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Returning 27 results for 'button before down combat relate'.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
chest is shut, the chest locks and the clamps snap shut on the key once more. Any character inside the chest when this happens is trapped. At the same time, a button magically appears on the lid of
magic. Consequently, the lid cannot be removed. The stone sarcophagus is impervious to damage and spells. Whenever one of the three chests is locked, a carved button magically appears on the sarcophagus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
inspection reveals that the flaming skull, the comet, and the tower are buttons that can be pressed. Flaming Skull. This carving represents Skullport. Each time this button is pressed, a magical
. Each time this button is pressed, a magical, disembodied male voice fills the room and says in Common, “Gate access to Stardock from level 16 only.”
Tower. This carving represents Halaster’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Gather any maps you’ll need for the definite and possible encounters, then focus the remainder of your prep time on the definite encounters, as outlined below. For combat encounters, review the monsters
, a combat encounter could open with a tense negotiation designed to appeal to players who enjoy social interaction. Step 5. Skim the encounters you flagged as possible. Two-Hour Preparation With
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. Gather any maps you’ll need for the definite and possible encounters, then focus the remainder of your prep time on the definite encounters, as outlined below. For combat encounters, review the monsters
encounter. Step 4. Consider how each definite encounter relates to the players’ motivations. Think about elements you can add to interest them. For example, a combat encounter could open with a tense
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
found themselves unable to leave. The sculptors seek assistance to escape the tomb, and provide whatever information they know in exchange for aid. They can relate how the rest of the sculptors (in
one of Moghadam’s magical passes. In combat, it uses the implements it holds as weapons. Use the statistics for the girallon’s claw attack, but a hammer attack deals bludgeoning damage and a chisel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
unsettling forms to frighten foes. A doppelganger’s agenda might relate to its mysterious magical origins or to more mercenary goals. Roll on or choose a result from the Doppelganger Deceptions table
the first round of each combat), reach 5 ft. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) Bludgeoning damage.
Read Thoughts. The doppelganger casts Detect Thoughts, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
completing this stage of the journey might involve combat, careful negotiation, or both. The third and longest stage might involve encounters with unexpected monsters—from a Giant Crab to a Kraken —living
giants, drow now dwell in the homes of their former masters, guarding the relics and holy sites that fate has entrusted to them. With a culture based on rebellion, magic, and combat prowess, drow are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
(Insight) check or a speak with animals spell, but the torturer speaks to the characters only in bold threats. In combat, Andras uses weapons coated in blood of the lycanthrope poison (see appendix C
button recognizable as one of the missing components of the Infernal Machine. Removing this component deactivates the controls and releases the restraints on the tables, freeing Francache, Big Gadai
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
in the tower (area H9). They fight to the death if provoked to combat; if left undisturbed, they instead slip away to warn their boss of the intruders. H7: City Ruins These chambers were once
villain who defiled their master’s grave. When the characters enter combat with one mummy, roll 1d6 to determine how many more mummies arrive on the scene at the start of the second round of combat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
cargo hold, the flesh golem tries to beat the characters unconscious. The squidlings are compelled to try to devour the brains of unconscious characters, avoiding combat otherwise. The heavy chains and
pink slurry made from humanoid brains, a crate of machine parts, a crate of weapons (see “Treasure” below), and three crates that the gnome squidlings live in. Development. Sounds of combat here
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
1. The Vault of Chicomoztoc (Chee-koh-MOZ-tok, the place of seven caves) The poisonous gas is present here, affecting fire and breathing. Relate the following information to the characters gradually
tribal warriors in combat. The ten warriors of one side are painted black, while the ten others are done in red. Warriors that are animated will fight animated enemy warriors first, but once they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
kiddywidgets as hostages (see “Kiddywidget Nests” below). The skitterwidgets won’t do anything that might harm their young. If the characters are eager to fight the skitterwidgets, run that combat now
countdown timer and a blinking red button built into it. Suspended above the console are four wireframe windows, each displaying a projected image.
Unless the characters have already encountered him (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
scores of real icicles that festoon the ceiling. The ice mephits are tasked with guarding the cave but do not enter melee combat willingly. An ice mephit’s preferred tactic is to use its action to fly
its top, with an open eye carved above it. Close examination reveals that the pupil of the eye is a stone button that can be pressed. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of divination magic around the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
dismembered combat robot clutter a workbench in this workshop. 6 The last page of a crew member’s journal mentions a brush with an “escaped specimen” on one of the lower decks. 7 1d4 Humanoid skeletons
. At the start of the third round of combat, a combat robot appears in the eastern hallway, sirens blaring. If the cloaker is still alive, the robot quickly moves to slay it. If the characters defeat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
sunken Tammeraut. Most of the journal is moldy and illegible. The last few pages are intact, and they relate the events surrounding the coming of Tammeraut: Our worst fears are confirmed. Virgil has
already faced it, or if it is feeding on one of the party members after besting that character in combat (see “Look Out Above”). 25. Bolt-Hole A rickety ladder leads down from the larder into a musty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Giant. They relate the same information as Heldalf, but add that they wish Ralvald would give up his impossible quest to defeat Challidax. D5: Ralvald’s Retreat A wide river crosses this cavern
apologetic or surprised to catch her “bathing.” A mean-spirited prankster, Gelida has no wish to fight; she simply hides behind the metal box if the characters start combat. Gelida recognizes an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
studies the carvings on the west wall and succeeds on a DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check notices that each wizard’s eye is a button that can be pushed. If a character pushes either button, or uses an
be disintegrated but is actually teleported to area X34a or X34b, depending on which button was pushed. Once a button is pushed, it locks in place for 1 hour and can’t be pushed again until that time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
checking visitors’ identification papers Combat behind closed doors probably doesn’t raise an alarm, but any loud disturbance in the streets is likely to put the entire settlement on alert. As it
until its business with the characters is concluded, then politely shows them the door. Princess Doll. One of the items in Kinrob’s junk pile is a sackcloth doll with button eyes and a gold cloth tiara
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
tomb (area P12). Disturbance. Sounds of combat or other loud, alarming noises in this area draw the attention of Juliana and Orlando in area P6 as well as Argus and Hamish, a pair of former adventurers
Garden for only two days, not the two years that have already passed on the island of Sybarate. Juliana and Orlando gladly relate their tragic tale of forbidden love with sincerity—if a touch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
) check discovers not only the secret door but also a secret button on the headboard. Pushing the button causes the bed to slide eastward, allowing easy access to the hidden closet. Hidden Closet. This
headless body. The Celestial Codex On each of his turns in combat, Markos defends himself while taking a bonus action to continue the ritual. If he’s able to take this bonus action three more times
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
searches the wall for secret doors and succeeds on a DC 17 Wisdom (Perception) check notices the sheen of frequent touches on the snowflake button. Treasure. Four items on display are magical: Rust
disguised as Zorhanna can command the golem to move aside. Otherwise, the golem attacks if it takes damage or if someone tries to sneak past it into area P12. In combat, the golem uses Slow on its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the combat to defend its master. Combat in this small room is hampered by its size and low ceilings. Melee attacks made with two-handed weapons have disadvantage in this room. Development. If Bimz is
story to relate and will assist the characters to the best of his ability in their undertaking. Oceanus speaks Aquan as well as Elvish. If invited to do so, he joins the characters with enthusiasm and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. She has collected them since childhood, though they are not valuable. The footlocker holds the attendant’s modest personal effects, including a stuffed cat with green button eyes and a bracelet with
bejeweled necklaces are conjured above it and immediately attack any creatures in the room. On their first turn in combat, the genies target intruders with their phantasmal killer spells, maintaining
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Emaciated Elmo is the sole survivor of a party of adventurers that penetrated the lair weeks ago. In a weak and raspy voice, he tells his story. Relate the following details: He is a wizard and the
slaves. The sahuagin attack any intruders on sight. Development. If the sahuagin here are alerted by the sounds of combat in area 12, they gather the slaves and chain them to the pillars in this room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
for a monk. If combat occurs, sleeping monks wake up and stand up during their first turn. They can each take a normal second turn. By day, four monks (the ones who drew night shift) sleep here. M4
at half their normal hit points. If confronted by individuals she believes to be new recruits, Hellenrae calls them out and tests them personally in hand-to-hand combat. She chooses one character at a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
doesn’t change, but it is free to go where it pleases. It shuns combat and fights only in self-defense. Killing one or more dretches causes an upswell of dark emotions in Iggwilv, which can have
claim to be the true heroes of the situation, since they trapped Iggwilv in time to save Prismeer from her tyranny and debauchery. They relate memories of Iggwilv’s past, portraying her as a demented
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
bakers, and they are frozen in time. In addition to the large cake described below, characters can see platters of blue-frosted cupcakes and candied apples on sticks, bowls of sugar-glazed button
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Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
False Appearance. If the golem is embedded in a window and motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if