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Returning 35 results for 'chain of standing'.
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Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
Amphibious. Hekaton can breathe air and water.Multiattack. Hekaton makes two attacks with his broken chains.
Broken Chain. Melee Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14","rollType":"to hit
","rollAction":"Broken Chain"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d6 + 9);{"diceNotation":"3d6+9","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Broken Chain","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
only), mage hand, prestidigitation
1/day each: chain lightning, cone of cold (6th-level version), fireball (6th-level version), fly, plane shift (self only)Before their banishment to the Underdark
of entitlement. Karontor exploited these qualities, tempting them with promises of higher standing in the ordning, and incited his descendants to launch an assault on the Feywild. When the assault
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
, requiring no material components:
At will: gust of wind, invisibility, lightning bolt
2/day each: chain lightning, cloudkill, haste
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Yan-C-Bin fails a saving throw, he
(Athletics) check.
Thunderstorms erupt in a 5-mile radius centered on Yan-C-Bin’s lair, creating deafening cracks of thunder and constant lightning. Every ten minutes the storm rages, creatures standing
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
are gifts of the angels.
8
I pace when standing and fidget incessantly when forced to sit.
Ideals
d6
Ideal
1
Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any
;Society functions only if people do their duty and respect the chain of command. (Lawful)
6
Conviction. Anything worth doing is worth doing with your whole heart. (Lawful)
Bonds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
floor and ceiling, with a rusty chain near each corner. The chains are part of the tower’s elevator mechanism (see area V4). The 5-foot-square sections of floor that surround the central shaft are weak
. Each 5-foot section can support 150 pounds; any more weight causes the section to collapse, and any creatures standing on that section fall 20 feet to the ground floor.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
has begun to fall away in places. In the middle of the room is a 5-foot-square hole in the floor and ceiling, with a rusty chain near each corner. The chains are part of the tower’s elevator mechanism
creatures standing on that section fall 40 feet to the ground floor, smashing through the second floor on the way down.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
cage back to its original position by hauling on its chain. Inscription. The inscription on the standing stone reads, in Common: “Displease not the Delvers.”
.
An eight-foot-tall rectangular stone stands upright in the room’s center. The stone has an inscription on it that’s hard to read from a distance. At the foot of the standing stone, a small human is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
chained up just inside the opening. Each wolf’s chain leads to an iron rod driven into the base of a stalagmite.
Three wolves are confined here. They can’t reach targets standing on the steps, but all
yank the rod loose, bending it so that their chains are freed. A goblin or bugbear can use its action to release one wolf from its chain.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
.
Dragon’s Vision In this vision, the character is standing next to a skeletal warrior with red pinpricks of light in his eye sockets (Lord Vanrak Moonstar). Slumped in a stone throne, he says, “Is
rubble is disturbed. Treasure. Buried under the rubble is Vanrak Moonstar’s ancient mithral armor (chain shirt), which has the additional property of granting its wearer darkvision out to a range of 60
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
.
Armoire. Standing against the south wall is a wooden armoire draped in cobwebs.
Treasure. The armoire contains the skeletal remains of a halfling adventurer who was trapped inside by giant spiders and
starved to death. The skeleton is clad in a chain shirt and wears a ring of swimming on one bony finger. Characters who search the armoire also find an explorer’s pack (minus water and rations). 19c
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
golden thread (worth 250 gp) and a suit of chain mail, both nonmagical. Gustav’s black mace is a mace of terror. Fortunes of Ravenloft If your card reading reveals that a treasure is here, it lies on
the floor behind the altar. If your card reading indicates an encounter with Strahd in this area, he is among the bats fluttering below the ceiling or he is standing at one end of the chapel—a dark shape in the vast hall.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Guard
Medium humanoid (dwarf), lawful evil
Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield)
Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12)
Speed 25 ft.
STR
18(+4)
DEX
11(+0)
CON
14(+2)
INT
11(+0
saving throws while standing within 5 feet of a duergar ally wielding a shield.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the duergar has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
rattling of chains all around them. 12. Dressing Mill Eight orcs work here under the watch of a fire giant. The bucket chain moves from north to south through this room, the iron buckets dangling a few feet
must pass through them to hit its target. The northern and eastern gantries are unlit. The ceiling is 40 feet above the gantries, the floor 50 feet below. The rattling of the bucket chain fills the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
swing open when one or the other is touched with a silvered weapon, or if someone speaks Infernal while standing on the dais. The ghostly skull is neither a creature nor an object, but a magical force
room. 45b. Halaster’s Study Desk. A black crystal desk covered with melted candles and empty ink jars stands in the middle of the room.
Chair. Behind the desk, attached to a thin iron chain and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
otherworldly green, and beckons to you.
Ruxithid the Chosen The goblin standing on the sanctum mezzanine is Ruxithid the Chosen (see the accompanying stat block). Ruxithid’s psionic abilities afford him
Chosen Medium Aberration (Goblinoid), Neutral Evil
Armor Class 15 (chain shirt)
Hit Points 88 (16d8 + 16)
Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
19 (+4)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
(area K2) or lifted by an iron chain from the upper floor of the gatehouse (area K3). One bandit stands watch on the wall section just north of the gatehouse. If he spots the party approaching, he
breaks out here, characters standing in front of the gate are exposed to fire from the arrow slit in area K3 and the parapet on the wall. If the bandits in area K2 can’t line up shots at the intruders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Standing Stone was erected to mark the occasion, and the advent of Dalereckoning was decreed, beginning with the year 1 DR. This method of numbering the years in Toril’s history has spread across
Sword Coast, forming a chain along the Trade Way from Illusk in the far north to Baldur’s Gate in the south, near the borders of Amn. Like their elven and dwarven predecessors, they fought off attacks by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
sixth cells are strung with hammocks, offering space for the other eight kobolds to sleep. A2: Winch House A small, free-standing building halfway up the path has a peaked roof and a weathered wooden
door. A sturdy wooden pallet wrapped with rope hangs beneath the building on an iron chain, lying flat against the cliff face.
Inside the building is a winch that allows the pallet to be lowered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
be the disciplined regiments of a nation’s standing army, a fleet of ships comprising a kingdom’s armada, or a devastating horde of warriors and magical beasts. A given kingdom’s military could be a
Organization 1 Standing Army. A standing army serves as the highly disciplined and structured guardian of a province or an entire nation. Strict tiers of command ensure coordination between branches of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
a chain alerts any Morkoth crew members not already engaged in battle. Each chain has AC 20, 10 hit points, and immunity to all damage except bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from adamantine
. Hekaton is a storm giant, with the following changes: Hekaton has 330 hit points. He has no greatsword but can wield a length of broken chain as a melee weapon, making two attacks with it as an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
populations of many different species in relative peace with each other. Even the long-standing feud between Keoland and the Hold of the Sea Princes might be drawing to an end under the leadership of
meat with some spices and seasonings brought from the west, creating unique flavors. Old Keoland and Its Neighbors The long chain of the Lortmil Mountains forms a natural barrier between Old Keoland and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
chair is nicely carved and padded but seems unremarkable. On either side of the dais are large, free-standing large brass candelabras each holding five white candles. In each corner on the southern
wall is a large white pottery urn stoppered with a brass and wood plug. Sprawled on the floor near the west wall is human skeleton in black chain mail that is badly rusted and damaged. The skeleton’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
gold candelabras are neatly arranged on the table, standing behind which is a young woman with alabaster skin dressed in a torn and soiled red gown. Her auburn hair is neatly bundled so as not to touch
wooden holy symbol that depicts the sun hangs from a chain around his neck. He moves with the grace of a saint. The Abbot is a deva in disguise (see appendix D, as well as “Something Old” in the “Special
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, and a crate filled with packing straw. Standing against the north wall is a cabinet without doors, in which hang three cloaks made of walrus hide. Also present is a fur-clad Zhentarim wizard, Nilraun
of the lodge has a pitched roof. A wide triangular opening in the west wall allows wind and snow to enter. Near this opening, hanging from a chain bolted to a rafter, is a 20-foot-tall wooden cage that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
responsible for keeping guard over the gate that separates the entrance from the rest of the lair. The gate is normally closed and down. It is raised and lowered by means of a chain and pulley mechanism
net falls from the ceiling, covering the area in front of the gate in area 1. Each creature standing under the net as it falls must make a successful DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or be restrained. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
creatures of interest. 4: Island Path A wide dirt path slopes up the craggy island, connecting the shore to the south to a towering stone structure at the isle’s northern tip. Standing in the middle
around one ankle; the shackle is attached to a long metal chain wrapped around the anvil’s base. Looming in the chamber’s corner is a partially constructed war machine of stone and steel shaped like a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
zircon gemstones (750 gp) An electrum chain with a bloodstone pendant (250 gp) A wooden sea chest covered with bird droppings and sealed with a heavy padlock that a character using thieves’ tools can pick
raise our horn.
We’ll fight and plunder in the morn.
To Vassavicken, we are sworn.
G12. Skeletal Guards This chamber has another door set into the far wall. Standing on either side of the door is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
behind the bed. An iron chandelier hangs from the ceiling over the center of the room, near the foot of the bed. A chain connected to the chandelier is snagged on an iron hook mounted to the east
. Cinderhild wears a fire opal pendant on a gold chain around her neck (worth 2,500 gp and weighing 25 pounds) and has a 2-foot-long golden pin (worth 250 gp and weighing 5 pounds) hidden in her hair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
chain shirts and the livery of House Gralhund. G10. Den and Trophy Room Lord Gralhund’s den has the heads of various beasts mounted on the walls and gleaming suits of armor standing at attention in the
years ago.) Corpses. Lying about the room are the bodies of eight guards wearing bloody and tattered House Gralhund livery over their chain shirts, as well as two dead Zhents in black leather armor. All
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
guards escort the questioners back to the hostel, ending the ceremony. Treasure. Lurg wears a gold chain belt worth 30 gp and carries the key to his desk (see area T14). T5: Mimic Door A stone door set
chain belt worth 60 gp, and a bag containing 180 gp (the collective wealth the gnomes have earned for their service). T8: Storeroom Dozens of boxes, casks, and sacks are neatly stacked on shelves and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
secret door). Any creatures standing near the door must make a successful DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or take 18 (4d8) bludgeoning damage from the door as it closes. Trapped Inside. The slab is badly
a chain and pulley mechanism on the north wall next to the gate. Under normal circumstances, it takes 3 rounds to raise or lower the gate, but an emergency device allows the gate to be dropped in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
survivors. The guards and clerics have a standing argument over who should keep the area clean. As a result, no one is willing to clean the place. Development. The moment the characters are spotted
spears, a shortbow and quiver of twenty arrows, two shortswords, three daggers, two shields, and one suit of chain mail armor sized for a Medium creature. 6. Meditation Room This room has been cleared of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
guard from area 1 to aid him. Treasure. Under the pile of skins is a silver belt worth 250 gp. The giant wears a jeweled chain on his wrist (a 500 gp necklace), and one of the sacks holds 950 gp. 3
opportunity attacks and ganging up to kill quickly. 5. Ice Caverns In a chamber southeast of the wolves’ lair, the giants have preserved eight corpses of mutilated victims, standing them upright and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Class 18 (chain mail, shield)
Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12)
Speed 25 ft.
STR
18(+4)
DEX
11(+0)
CON
14(+2)
INT
11(+0)
WIS
10(+0)
CHA
9(−1)
Damage
, spells, and illusions, as well as to resist being charmed or paralyzed.
Phalanx Formation. The duergar has advantage on attack rolls and Dexterity saving throws while standing within 5 feet of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
on a wooden shield. Linene Graywind (NG female human commoner) manages the store, which is one of a chain of mercantile outposts spread up and down the Sword Coast. Mother to Minghee (see “People of
characters are interfering with her and the Zhentarim’s plans, she need only tell the miners that the characters are standing in the way of their gainful employment to inspire them to use their pickaxes for