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Prisoner 237

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

with spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): light,* message,* prestidigitation, shocking grasp (see “Actions” below) 1st level (4 slots): mage armor,* shield

, sleep 2nd level (3 slots): arcane lock,* detect thoughts,* suggestion* 3rd level (2 slots): counterspell, lightning bolt* *Prisoner 237 needs material components to cast these spells.Shocking Grasp

Fractine

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

surfaces substituting for the mirror needed to cast certain divination spells. While being used in this way, the fractine siphons magical energy from the spellcaster—not enough to cause harm

, and the fractine can’t be harmed from within the demiplane. The fractine can imprison only one creature at a time and can release that creature as a bonus action. If the fractine is reduced

Star Spawn Seer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

hands become bulky, flipper-like appendages able to grasp the seer’s strange staff formed of a blend of flesh, bone, and star stuff. A star spawn seer is almost always accompanied by one or more

aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world. Elder Evil Blessings Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those

Plasmoid

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

grasp and manipulate weapons and tools. Although most plasmoids are translucent gray, they can alter their color and translucence by absorbing dyes through their pores. Plasmoids don’t have

, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the text of the cure

Godefroy's Torment

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

escaping his undead existence. However, he can’t grasp even its basic workings and is frustrated by every delay and malfunction related to the device. FOUNDATIONS OF HORROR Three years after the 1983

release of the adventure Ravenloft, the sequel adventure, Ravenloft II: The House on Gryphon Hill, debuted. The adventure pulled back the Mists on the domain of Mordent, a realm of terrors beyond Barovia

Ability Checks

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

checks might be appropriate in certain situations, at your DM’s discretion. Pay attention to your skill proficiencies when thinking of how you want to interact with an NPC, and stack the deck in your

to lead the discussion. When negotiating for a hostage’s release, the cleric with Persuasion should do most of the talking.

Ability Checks

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

checks might be appropriate in certain situations, at your DM’s discretion. Pay attention to your skill proficiencies when thinking of how you want to interact with an NPC, and stack the deck in your

to lead the discussion. When negotiating for a hostage’s release, the cleric with Persuasion should do most of the talking.

Rules of the Trial

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

Rules of the Trial On the night of certain full moons, Chakuna selects fifteen souls within her domain who she considers worthy prey. She leads the participants to Pantara Lodge, shows them every

whim. For example, if she catches a competitor too soon, she might offer to release them if they sacrifice an arm to feed her beasts.

Klothys's Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

holiness of a terrible beast, Klothys’s acolytes murder heroes sent to deal with it. 3 Certain that civilization offends fate, a priest raises a herd of typhons to release on a city. 4

Meeting Eldemere

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

research has since convinced me this Brazen Egg holds a final gift from Cozmioko and a way to spoil Anthradusk’s plans. To do so, you must return to Haskasori, release the egg’s power to weaken

following information: How Can We Enter Haskasori? “Ancient magic seals the city gates, and few besides Cozmioko and Anthradusk are long-lived enough to remember the passphrase. However, I’m certain the

Beyond Death

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

binds. 11 Lead an immortal anvilwrought to Erebos’s palace and convince the god to let the construct die. 12 Discover why Erebos is no longer allowing certain individuals to die. 13

their release. 20 Seek out Klothys’s domain and learn from her oracles how you’re destined to escape the Underworld.

Workers' Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

in area 2. They know certain command words that magically compel the hulks’ obedience. The handlers carry long hooked poles to prod the hulks, and which are also enchanted to magically open and close

the stone slab in area 2. If approached, the handlers refer characters to Moghadam in area 1. If combat breaks out, they flee to area 2 and release the umber hulks, ordering them to dispose of the

Prisoner 237: Vaelish Gant

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

his release, and that the Lords’ Alliance would acquiesce to the brotherhood’s demands rather than risk an all-out attack on Revel’s End. But by now, Gant has been incarcerated long enough to

, shocking grasp (see “Actions” below) 1st level (4 slots): mage armor,* shield, sleep 2nd level (3 slots): arcane lock,* detect thoughts,* suggestion* 3rd level (2 slots): counterspell, lightning

14. Little Box of Horrors

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

, losing 1 foot of depth per minute. Box. The box can be unlocked and opened while the statue holds it. Prying it from the statue’s grasp requires a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check and causes

a successful DC 15 Dexterity check. Opening the box without the proper key, however, causes the acid overhead to plunge. The box’s interior is lined with thin sheets of lead to thwart certain forms

3. Entrance to the Tomb of Horrors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7

strange human-animal mixtures—pig-human, ape-human, and dog-human—going about various tasks. Certain of the frescoes show rooms of some building—a library filled with many books and scrolls, the door

that evidently confines some sort of horrid creature (its taloned and scaled hands grasp the bars of its small window). If the plaster and lath beneath this image is broken away, a normal, inward

Samurai

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

hit points increases when you reach certain levels in this class, increasing to 10 at 10th level and 15 at 15th level. You can use this feature three times, and you regain all expended uses of it when

, your fighting spirit can delay the grasp of death. If you take damage that reduces you to 0 hit points and doesn’t kill you outright, you can use your reaction to delay falling unconscious, and you can

Druid Subclass

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

Druid Subclass A Druid subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Druid levels, as specified in the subclass. Druids form loose associations, which they call circles. This

Fog Cloud, Hold Person, Ray of Frost 5 Sleet Storm 7 Ice Storm 9 Cone of Cold Temperate Land Druid Level Circle Spells 3 Misty Step, Shocking Grasp, Sleep 5 Lightning Bolt 7 Freedom of Movement 9

Lost Treasures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

a great many sacrifices to function. Tabaxi thieves might try to steal the jewel and bear it safely back to Maztica, perhaps trading it for the release of enslaved loved ones. Conversely, a villain

characters’ part and might result in them receiving an ominous Ytepka Society token. Magic Items of the Trickster Gods Certain magic items — specifically those in which the spirits of the nine trickster

Telemy Hill

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Talavar or failed to release him from his cage, Telemy Hill is merely the next stop on their journey. Telemy Hill is an ancient fey entity, a sentient hill that travels throughout the Feywild and even to

ago, while rooting through the swamp for truffles, she was attacked and robbed by brigands. She hasn’t left her hilltop den since returning to the hill and must be pretty hungry by now. If the

Fractine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures

to be used as scrying sensors, their reflective surfaces substituting for the mirror needed to cast certain divination spells. While being used in this way, the fractine siphons magical energy from the

imprisoned. No other creature can enter the demiplane, and the fractine can’t be harmed from within the demiplane. The fractine can imprison only one creature at a time and can release that creature as

Spell Attacks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

a spell, such as shocking grasp. Each spell has a casting time. A game feature, such as an opportunity attack, doesn’t let you bypass that casting time, unless the feature says otherwise. The War

spell attacks. Here’s how: certain monsters—including the banshee, the lich, and the specter—have a melee spell attack that isn’t delivered by a spell. For example, the banshee’s Corrupting Touch action

Melee Attacks

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

can thus attack targets within 5 feet of them when making a melee attack. Certain creatures (typically those larger than Medium) have melee attacks with a greater reach than 5 feet, as noted in their

target to the grappled condition. The condition specifies the things that end it, and you can release the target whenever you like (no action required). Escaping a Grapple. A grappled creature can use

College of Glamour

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

legend. These bards are so eloquent that a speech or song that one of them performs can cause captors to release the bard unharmed and can lull a furious dragon into complacency. The same magic that

attacks. The number of temporary hit points increases when you reach certain levels in this class, increasing to 8 at 5th level, 11 at 10th level, and 14 at 15th level. Enthralling Performance Starting

Fighter

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

, however, recognizing the effort that goes into doing a job right. Berserkers flailing about the battlefield and challenging all comers have a certain amount of flamboyance, sure. But you can’t spend the

combatants enter a fight not knowing whether their boots have come untied. 6 You have a belt pouch specially made to release ball bearings or caltrops in the thick of the fight, forcing your

Melee Attacks

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

can thus attack targets within 5 feet of them when making a melee attack. Certain creatures (typically those larger than Medium) have melee attacks with a greater reach than 5 feet, as noted in their

succeed automatically if the target is incapacitated. If you succeed, you subject the target to the grappled condition. The condition specifies the things that end it, and you can release the target

Devils

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

mortal’s soul before death, it can instantly return to the Nine Hells with the soul in its possession. Only divine intervention can release a soul after a devil has claimed it. DEVIL TRUE NAMES AND

scrolls and tomes are said to exist that list the true names of certain devils. A mortal who learns a devil’s true name can use powerful summoning magic to call the devil from the Nine Hells and

The Glitterhame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

opportune moment to attack intruders with surprise. The other moves east to the gate and opens it to release a brown bear, which attacks any non-troglodyte in the next round (roll initiative for the bear

a DC 15 Wisdom check. If the check succeeds and no troglodytes remain nearby, the characters can release it safely and let it depart. 22. Fungus Cavern A trickle of water seeping down from the

Lulu the Hollyphant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

angel Zariel when she assembled her army of Hellriders to attack Avernus. Through the gate we went, tearing through devils like a song through air. Victory was within our grasp until some of the

Spellcasting trait. As she regains memories and the use of certain spells, notify the player of these changes to her character.

Morkoth

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

void of the Astral Plane. One could float in the skies of Avernus in the Nine Hells without being destroyed and without causing harm to its residents. Whatever is on or within a certain distance of a

spell attacks). The morkoth has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): acid splash, mage hand, mending, ray of frost, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify

Thundertree Areas

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

Enclave, a widespread group of wilderness survivalists who preserve the natural order while rooting out troublesome threats. The enclave works to restore and preserve the natural order by keeping the

the Emerald Enclave If the party helps Reidoth by chasing off Venomfang, the druid privately approaches certain members of the group and urges them to join the Emerald Enclave. He speaks with those who

Ruins Locations

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

group of wilderness survivalists who preserve the natural order while rooting out unnatural threats. The enclave works to restore and preserve the natural order by keeping the elemental forces of the

approaches certain members of the group and urges them to join the Emerald Enclave. She speaks with those who exemplify the ideal of protecting the natural order. If a character agrees, Reidoth gives

Hirelings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

party’s progress along the way, in the hope of finally mapping the route to Daoine Gloine, and has specific value to the party in certain areas of expertise. However, each hireling also has one or more

can earn his release from the coffin along the way — by any means possible. Value to the Party. Originally native to an area near the Barrier Peaks, Ctenmiir has much experience with the initial route

Druid Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Druid Subclasses A Druid subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Druid levels, as specified in the subclass. Druids form loose associations, which they call circles. This

Sleet Storm 7 Ice Storm 9 Cone of Cold Temperate Land Druid Level Circle Spells 3 Misty Step, Shocking Grasp, Sleep 5 Lightning Bolt 7 Freedom of Movement

The Morkoth

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

certain defeat at the hands of his other enemies. Rool’s betrayal doesn’t make him friendly toward the party. Once Daggerdark is dispatched, Rool continues to fight the adventurers to the bitter end

and unconscious while bound in this manner. Four chains bind him. The chains are secured to the hull and must be broken to release the giant from his stasis or free him from the ship’s hold. Striking

Candlekeep

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

are told of it at the gates, and turned away kindly if they have no such gift. Heralds; priests of the gods Oghma, Gond, Deneir, and Milil; certain archmages; and others acknowledged as “friends of

cellars of certain of the towers that lead down into the very bedrock of the pillar upon which the keep is built. A monk once confided to me that these caverns store emergency supplies and provide

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