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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, preferring to assess intruders first in order to devise the most advantageous approach to dealing with them.
Sapphire dragons watch for signs of Aberrations and other creatures corrupted by the Far Realm
’s lair.
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Powerful infernal creatures have opened a portal in the middle of a city square. The key to closing the portal is a mythical holy weapon that happens to be the pride and joy of a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
strategies and ambushes based on their ability to maneuver underground. A sapphire dragon often refrains from striking immediately, preferring to assess intruders first in order to devise the most
portal in the middle of a city square. The key to closing the portal is a mythical holy weapon that happens to be the pride and joy of a sapphire dragon’s hoard.
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A sapphire dragon
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
ability to maneuver underground. A sapphire dragon often refrains from striking immediately, preferring to assess intruders first in order to devise the most advantageous approach to dealing with them
. The key to closing the portal is a mythical holy weapon that happens to be the pride and joy of a sapphire dragon’s hoard.
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A sapphire dragon threatens to sink a town into the Underdark
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
sapphire dragon often refrains from striking immediately, preferring to assess intruders first in order to devise the most advantageous approach to dealing with them.
Sapphire dragons watch for signs of
flayer;mind flayers that usurped the dragon’s lair.
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Powerful infernal creatures have opened a portal in the middle of a city square. The key to closing the portal is a mythical holy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Removing the Rod Closing the portal by removing the Rod of Seven Parts from the stones has the following consequences: Spyder-Fiends Flee. All spyder-fiends flee the citadel, including Uvonxu (see
noticeable to alert Kas first—such as collapsing Hurricane Tower—Kas comes for a fight sooner. In either case, see the “Fighting Kas” section later in the chapter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
ceilings are 20 feet high. Doors. After closing, all exterior doors to the patio and tavern are closed, locked, and sealed with an arcane lock spell. A successful DC 25 Dexterity check using thieves
“Strixhaven Accessibility” sidebar. Patrons. Students of all years and colleges can be found in Firejolt Café. See chapter 7 for stat blocks for first-year students, and for apprentices and pledgemages from the different colleges.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
hulks have symbols magically scribed on their mandibles by Moghadam, placing them under the effect of a permanent dominate monster spell. Their handlers (at area B when the characters first arrive
to either return here to rest if they are elsewhere, or to depart for the tomb to begin work, opening or closing the stone slab accordingly.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
haunting the catacombs. There was a crazy svirfneblin back in the first days of reclamation who disappeared. Some of the scouts claim to have seen him, skulking around the unrecovered areas of the
settlement. (The scouts don’t know that this gnome is the Pudding King.) The Stoneheart Enclave is closing in on a solution to the threat of Ogrémoch’s Bane (untrue). The gnomes call a large unclaimed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
their new stronghold to their hearts’ content. Tavern Rooms When the characters first arrive, the tavern’s taproom is filled with broken furniture, tarnished silverware, casks of wine that have turned
(such as “Closing time!” and “Last call!”) on dusty floors and grimy windows. To truly claim the tavern as their own, the characters must either appease the poltergeist or destroy it. Appeasing Lif. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
certain geographical features on the globe. Activating the Sphere The first time any creature moves within 5 feet of the central globe, read: The apparatus suddenly swings around, its rings rotating
armillary chair, the globe closes again. Any attempt to prevent that closing overloads the mechanism; until the blockage is removed, any creature within 5 feet of the armillary sphere that isn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
similar statistics. On her first turn in combat, Ilvara casts conjure animals to summon two giant spiders to fight alongside the drow, while Asha casts spirit guardians on herself and concentrates to
maintain it. The other drow cast darkness to hinder ranged attackers before closing to melee. Shoor protects Ilvara, while Jorlan makes no effort to protect his fellow drow. Ilvara prefers to strike
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Those who come here seeking him must first talk their way past the taverna’s heavily tattooed head bouncer and mixologist, the werewolf Haldrake Moonbaun. Closing the Borders. When Harkon chooses to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
wizard the reigar knows by reputation, Hastain decides to put an end to the characters’ meddling: Closing in from behind is a gigantic, bioluminescent, jellyfish-like creature with a flamboyantly
casts dimension door on their first turn, using the spell to board the party’s ship. When that happens, read: A magical doorway appears on the main deck of your ship. The flamboyantly dressed figure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
earth elementals to help defend Blingdenstone. They also use their magic to aid in various engineering tasks, such as widening burrows, closing off tunnels, or establishing spell gem emplacements and
led to their deaths. Others are fully aware — and often hostile and dangerous. Ogrémoch’s Bane Ogrémoch’s Bane is a drifting cloud of transparent, magical dust that first appeared in Blingdenstone over
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
in darkness, closing as soon as they feel light’s kiss. Domains of Dread In a far-flung corner of the Shadowfell drifts a hidden expanse of roiling mist and vague semireality. At this eerie edge of the
above the valley of Barovia, which is ruled by Strahd von Zarovich, the first vampire. Borca Amid opulent estates and impoverished villages, two Darklords—the vicious poisoner Ivana Boritsi and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
moist tentacles. At the same time, blunt stones like teeth emerge from all sides of the cave entrance, and its opening slams shut like a mouth closing.
Anyone in the cavern when the teeth emerge and
enters the digestion pool for the first time on its turn or starts its turn there takes 33 (6d10) acid damage. Increase the damage to 99 (18d10) acid damage if the creature is fully immersed in the pool. A creature reduced to 0 hit points from this acid damage is completely dissolved.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the cells or die trying. A wedge, spike, or similar object can be used to prevent the door from closing. Lava Trap. Molten lava begins pouring from the tiny holes in the ceiling as soon as any
must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Any creature that enters the cell for the first time on a turn or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
World’s destruction.” To some dragons, this closing couplet of “Elegy for the First World” is not merely an exhortation to dominate the Material Plane, but a call to recreate the original world of the
mean journeying to another world or finding a way to help awaken the dragon’s dragonsight.
Inheritors of the First World “Breathe, dragons: you are inheritors, / ruling the wreck of the First
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
amounts of rubble and dirt come spilling into the room. Several large stones appear to have wedged themselves tightly, closing the collapse.
The figures of people and animals in all of the dioramas
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->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. Damage. Players need you to tell them how much damage their characters take and what type of damage it is. Whenever the adventure presents damage that is variable, it shows the average damage first
to share such information with them as it becomes apparent. For example, you can describe a creature’s wounds closing up when it regenerates. Characters don’t need to fight a creature to know certain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
footfalls from within the barn move toward the main hall. After a moment, Ignis exits the barn through the sliding door, closing the door behind her. If the characters are hidden and Ignis doesn’t spot
them, she first stokes the fire, then reaches into the pot of boiling water and plucks out the rubber cap. She snaps it onto a clear jar filled with frothy, fresh cow’s milk. Cooing softly, she carries
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
closing off a backstage area. A portrait of Quill posing on a chaise longue hangs on the north wall, though the image is distorted as if someone had smeared the paint before it dried.
The ballroom
during the first few months of his captivity, with the entries becoming more sporadic until the arrival of Renekor. Quill believes that a year has passed in Wisteria Vale, when it really has been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
magic of the pillars is triggered. Teleporting Pillars. The first time a creature moves within 5 feet of a pillar on its turn, the creature must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or be teleported to
stench of preservatives with a hint of rot. Flesh golems in their first gruesome stages of assembly are on a few of the tables. Other tables contain only prepared body parts and bones.
A contact stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
demons emerge, whichever comes first. The portal can be closed early through any of the following means: Closing the Book. A character within 5 feet of the altar can close the book as an action with a
creature inside. Levitation. A Levitate spell allows a character to rise out of the pentacle’s area of effect. Teleportation. A character who first succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma saving throw can then
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
stepping stones between the floating disk and the middle passage. The pillars are hot when they first rise. A creature that comes into contact with a hot pillar for the first time on a turn or starts its
around the perimeter.
One razerblast (see chapter 7) and one fire giant lounge here, off duty from keeping watch over area W1. When the characters first enter this chamber, the fire giant is dozing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
kill any creature that enters the tunnel. Upon entering the tunnel for the first time, a character who has a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 15 or higher notices odd waves and currents that suggest
. What the Ghost Knows. At first, the ghost remembers nothing about Delvin, the cult, or the catacombs. Once the ghost’s identity has been restored, it remembers not only its life as Chanelle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. When this happens the first time, see the section “Stage 2: Little Inn of Horrors” below. See also “Advancing to Stage 2 and Beyond” above. 2. Common Room Two male humans are quietly eating a meal at
can share that strangers come and go, with the main door always closing behind them before anyone else can get out. The strangers often head into the door to the right of the bar. Others have gone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
) use the holes to make crossbow attacks at intruders in the hallways. Opening or closing a hole cover requires an action. Normally one cultist operates the hole cover while another shoots. Only one
first time the characters visit, one fathomer (see chapter 7) and three cultists are here, sorting through the newest pile of looted cargo. The sounds of fighting here alerts the lizardfolk in area C13
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Journeys Three huge sheds stand here in a triangle, surrounded by sturdy wooden wagons at all stages of assembly. The first is a workshop full of busy woodworkers, the second is a storage area for parts
to pass off her suggestion as a “helpful” rumor. 19. Luruth’s Tannery This former warehouse reeks with an eye-watering, throat-closing stench that obliterates all other smells within a bowshot of the