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Broom of Animated Attack

Monsters Curse of Strahd

spell save DC or fall unconscious for 1 minute. False Appearance. While the broom remains motionless and isn't flying, it is indistinguishable from a normal broom.Multiattack. The broom makes two melee

contested by the creature's Strength check. If the broom wins the contest, it flies out of the creature's grasp and makes a melee attack against it with advantage on the attack roll.Animated objects

Contests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

with the higher check total wins the contest. That character or monster either succeeds at the action or prevents the other one from succeeding. If the contest results in a tie, the situation remains

contest between a monster trying to open a door and an adventurer trying to keep the door closed, a tie means that the door remains shut.

Contests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

with the higher check total wins the contest. That character or monster either succeeds at the action or prevents the other one from succeeding. If the contest results in a tie, the situation remains

contest between a monster trying to open a door and an adventurer trying to keep the door closed, a tie means that the door remains shut.

Archaeologist

Backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

An archaeologist learns about the long-lost and fallen cultures of the past by studying their remains — their bones, their ruins, their surviving masterworks, and their tombs. Those who

original purpose and determine its builders, whether those were dwarves, elves, humans, yuan-ti, or some other known race. In addition, you can determine the monetary value of art objects more than a

2. Northern Terraces

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

, inviting light. Circle of Builders This circle is found in the middle terrace, but its members travel to the top and the edges of the cave to harvest the resilient fungi used in their craft. Gasbide. The

builders’ circle leader is a pioneering would-be architect and a supporter of Sovereign Phylo. Already driven mad by Zuggtmoy’s spores, Gasbide dreams of bizarre, elaborate structures no myconids

Ramya's Torment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Ramya’s Torment The Dark Powers endlessly conspire to confound Ramya, most persistently in the following ways: Ramya’s treacherous siblings, Arijani and Reeva, endlessly contest her reign and sow

discord across Kalakeri. Ramya both loathes and loves her siblings, so despite their perpetual deceptions, she remains vulnerable to their promises and lies. Ramya can manipulate her domain and control

Dwarves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Dwarves The Stout Folk are deliberate and steadfast, with a proud history as great artisans, builders, and warriors. Although the glory of their empires faded long ago, the dwarves still hold to

their ancient ways and traditions. They stubbornly defend what remains of their old domains beneath hill and mountain, and some seek to reclaim what they have lost to the depredations of orcs, goblins

2. Vast Cavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

scrap metal. Builders. Four scaladar (see appendix A) are hauling new pieces of metal to the arch and attaching them to it. The cavern is dark aside from the intermittent light of welding sparks coming

dotted with the remains of broken machines. Corpses. Two ogres clad in iron armor lie dead among the metal detritus, their flesh pierced by dozens of metal crossbow bolts. The ogres served the hobgoblins until they were shot dead by Zox’s arbalests a few days ago.

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

convinced to defend the school in a contest against a rival college. 7 An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how they respond

":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. Rocks immediately stop moving of their own accord. The existing abundance of crystals and emeralds remains, but new ones form at a normal rate.Fire, PsychicChange

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

the school in a contest against a rival college. 7 An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how they respond. 8 An

over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. Rocks immediately stop moving of their own accord. The existing abundance of crystals and emeralds remains

Dispater

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

from it. He yearns to solve every mystery of the cosmos, a quest that might seem foolhardy for anyone other than an immortal being. Any hint of a secret that remains hidden draws his attention, and a

reality is a contest played out under secret rules. If he can discover the principles that define the true nature of the cosmos, he can learn how to ascend to the top of the Nine Hells’ hierarchy and

Cities and Sites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

island escaped the devastation wrought during the Last War, it remains a hotbed for clandestine activities. Lyrandar wizards use magic to continuously alter Stormhome’s weather, turning the otherwise

students from Khorvaire, Cyre, and Aundair worked together to win honor in the Trials of the Ninefold Path. Known to students simply as the Nine, this contest pits students of the eight traditions

The Grand Dame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

character who wins the contest can board the ship without raising suspicion. If Storn wins the contest, he views the character as suspicious and demands an explanation for the individual’s presence. Storn

isn’t really interested in the answer; he’s looking to see how the character reacts. A character who reacts in a nonthreatening manner can repeat the check. If the character wins the contest, Storn’s

Dwarfholds of the North

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

and their borders remains graven on cavern walls, trail markings, and scattered coins. Some of these realms, and the marks that bear testimony to their presence, are detailed below. Haungdannar

triangle, with the largest in the center. Besilmer. Nearly six thousand years ago, shield dwarves established an aboveground realm in the Dessarin valley that they named Besilmer. They were the builders

Creating Sentient Magic Items

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

the exclusion of all else. As long as the wielder's use of the item aligns with that special purpose, the item remains cooperative. Deviating from this course might cause conflict between the wielder

purpose, conflict can arise. When such a conflict occurs, the item makes a Charisma check contested by the wielder's Charisma check. If the item wins the contest, it makes one or more of the following

Shadowfell

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

of her domain, hunting the most dangerous beasts she can find. When she grows dissatisfied with simpler prey, she draws people into a fatal contest, ensuring that the land remains steeped in blood

Mount Ironrot Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Wisdom (Perception) check spots a loose brick among the bridge’s remains. Behind the brick are a Potion of Healing (greater) and a moldy hunk of bread—part of the veterans’ provisions. Ialos A

founder as a gesture of respect; they are grateful to the village’s original builders for creating this space they can use to mourn. Mill. The millstones have been removed from this mill, leaving an

Upper Levels and Cellar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

ten feet below. The pile of rubble covers the smashed remains of a chair. Archais, the wizard of the old Firewatch Island garrison, once resided in this chamber. It was he who first gave the warning

leather backpack where Archais kept his spellbook and his journal. His spellbook is long lost, but the journal remains inside. Archais’s journal relates his numerous assignments and duty stations while a

Animated Objects

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

Appearance. While the broom remains motionless and isn’t flying, it is indistinguishable from a normal broom. Actions Multiattack. The broom makes two melee attacks. Broomstick. Melee Weapon Attack: +5

contested by the creature’s Strength check. If the broom wins the contest, it flies out of the creature’s grasp and makes a melee attack against it with advantage on the attack roll. Guardian Portrait A

Staff

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

in the “Services” section in chapter 5 of the Player’s Handbook, untrained hirelings provide general labor, and can function as builders, cleaners, porters, and other workers. Untrained hirelings can

hireling remains dedicated to the party’s goals, or the DM can make that decision on the basis of how the adventure plays out and the characters’ attitude toward the adventuring NPC. Tasks and Downtime

Skytower Shelter Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

few bones (the remains of mountain goats) but nothing of value. S4. Chieftain’s Cave This twelve-foot-high cave has a crackling fire in its center and walls lined with hunting trophies, including the

them if they refuse to leave. A clever character can win over the goliaths by challenging and beating one or more of them in a rock-holding contest. The contest plays out as follows: Each participant

Example Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

, causing the creature to fall into the pit. The lid remains open thereafter. A creature that falls into the pit takes 3 (1d6) Bludgeoning damage from the fall. Detect and Disarm. As a Study action, a

a wall or similar barrier. It can’t go around corners, but creative dungeon builders incorporate curving turns into nearby passages that allow the stone to keep moving. Detect and Disarm. As a Study

Example Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

the creature to fall into the pit. The lid remains open thereafter. A creature that falls into the pit takes 3 (1d6) Bludgeoning damage from the fall. Detect and Disarm. As a Study action, a creature

builders incorporate curving turns into nearby passages that allow the stone to keep moving. Detect and Disarm. As a Study action, a creature can examine the section of floor that forms the pressure plate

Areas of the Vault

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

violent one. Aurinax is patient, wise, merciful, and vigilant. He remains in humanoid form until combat breaks out, since he can’t easily carry the dragonstaff of Ahghairon in dragon form. The dragon

loses the contest, Aurinax senses that the group is lying to him. These checks are made with advantage if Renaer Neverember is with the party, since the dragon remembers meeting Renaer when he was but

Platinum Room Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

be opened from this room; only creatures in area P5 with the proper portal key can open it. Once opened, the portal remains open for 10 minutes. P2: Dungeonland An eclectic crowd of onlookers cheers

characters’ sight, such as area P1. Winning the Contest. There is a 50 percent chance for either Bowolg or Volsheez to win their ages-long battle, but which of these fantastically slow-moving entities

Cragmaw Castle Areas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

knowledge), Mystra (goddess of magic), Lathander (god of dawn), and Tymora (goddess of luck). This is an obvious sign that the builders of the castle were human. Developments If combat erupts here, the

creature it sees in the doorway. This room was once a library and workshop, but nothing of its original contents remains intact. Developments If the characters open the door and stay out of the

Predator Pools

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

of the globe while within 100 feet of it. Another creature that qualifies as a controller can gain control of a globe by winning a contest of Intelligence checks against the current controller. A

globe has half cover against effects that originate outside the globe. While inside a globe, a trapped creature can’t contest for control of the globe. Pools of Devotion A spirit naga oversees this

The Winding Way

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Pit and Illusion The builders placed several open pits throughout the Winding Way, each measuring 6 feet by 6 feet and with a depth of 10 feet. Covering each pit is an illusory section of floor (major

from the pool of corrosive slime at the bottom. A character who remains in the pit at the end of their turn takes this damage again. A character must make a successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics

Maglubiyet's Will Be Done

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

encounters priests of deities of battle or conquest, they offer them a simple choice: Turn to the worship of Maglubiyet, or prove the superiority of your god in combat. Any such priest who remains faithful to

heel, a mythic contest that has pitted the goblinoids and orcs of the world against one another since time immemorial.

Illithinoch Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

indifference for cowardice and have come to think that no one dares to contest their claim. They try to bully any intruders into leaving this room and attack if not met with immediate compliance. The mind

through the holes to unlatch the door from the inside, but mind flayers can unlatch the doors from the inside by reaching through the holes with their tentacles. Illithinoch’s original builders didn’t

Maelstrom Level 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

) check. (Roll once for both giants.) If the character wins the contest, Tug and Cog exchange glassy-eyed looks, shrug, open the doors, and allow the characters to enter the throne room. If the giants

win the contest, they attack. They also attack characters who try to slip past them without a proper escort. Tug and Cog aren’t allowed to enter the throne room, nor do they leave their post to join

A Detour to Neverwinter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

residents benefit from the rebuilding work, and live in hope that the artisans and builders in the City of Skilled Hands can turn their home into the Jewel of the North once again. The Stable Quiver is a

used this passage, which remains only a rumor. Rescuing Oppal The first step to rescuing Oppal is to communicate with her in some way. However, if a plan is hatched that allows the characters to

Spaceship Locations, Level 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

southeast corner of the room. Amid the remains are a blue key card, a red key card, and a needler pistol with 0 charges remaining, as well as three gem-encrusted bracelets worth 600 gp each. S38: Invasive

fourth spectates. They then invite the characters to show them their moves. To win the contest, the characters must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma (Performance) group check. Characters who augment their

Fane Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Intelligence contest. The giants usually bet 10 gp per game. Losing infuriates Maul; if the characters fail to calm him, he attacks, which prompts Karg to attack as well. The giants also attack if no character

killed by the Emberhorns a couple months ago. As is their custom, the minotaurs roasted the body and hung the remains as a trophy. Reinforcements. Any loud noise in here causes the minotaurs in area F17

Locations on the Dungeon Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

blocks and rubble. 19. Natural Cavern In their excavations, the ancient builders of the stronghold stumbled upon an enormous expanse of natural caves and caverns. The southern part of this network is

and is no longer drunk. On a failed save after 1 hour, the character continues to drink until falling unconscious for several hours, then awakens and remains drunk for 1 hour thereafter. Once a

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