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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Crawling Claws nests in the statue’s nooks and crannies, emerging to attack when the statue is disturbed. 2 Disturbing the statue causes its head to split open, releasing a Hostile Flameskull. 3 The
(worth 250 GP) resting on a bed of 2d6 × 100 GP 3 3-foot-tall statue of Orcus made of crimson marble (worth 750 GP and weighing 75 pounds) 4 Basket containing a randomly determined Common magic item
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
within 5 feet of the altar. Each awakened snake is unaligned, has an Intelligence score of 10, and speaks Common. The snakes claim to have useful information to share if the characters are willing to
releasing her. Ubtao has since withdrawn from the world, leaving no one to guard against Dendar’s release.
Ras Nsi, one of Ubtao’s fallen champions, has joined forces with the yuan-ti and become
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
sometimes work with bandits to abduct travelers, releasing captives only if they accept a dangerous bargain. Roll on or choose a result from the Lamia Pacts table to inspire a lamia’s desires. Lamia
Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 12
Languages Abyssal, Common
CR 4 (XP 1,100; PB +2)
Actions
Multiattack. The lamia makes two Claw attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Corrupting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
reason, kobolds hate gnomes and pranks of any kind. Kurtulmak’s most devoted worshipers dedicate themselves to finding and releasing their lost god from his prison-maze. Kobold
Small humanoid (kobold
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the kobold has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
)
Skills Acrobatics +5, Performance +5, Sleight of Hand +5
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Abyssal, Common
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Dying Burst
. When the clown drops to 0 hit points, it pops like a balloon, releasing a splash of putrid, corrosive ichor. Each creature within 5 feet of the clown when it bursts must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
speaks Abyssal, Common, and Deep Speech. When intruders enter the room, Zalthar stands, draws his sword, and says, “Dezmyr foretold your arrival. I’ve been waiting for you.” He then tries to destroy
its telepathy, the disguised couatl thanks the characters for releasing it. Exposure to the Far Realm has deprived the couatl of its memories, including those that would explain its entrapment and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Parts. The rod is the key to releasing Miska from his long imprisonment. Miska the Wolf-Spider Huge Fiend (Demon), Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 21 (natural armor)
Hit Points 399 (38d12 + 152)
Speed
., passive Perception 21
Languages Abyssal, Common, telepathy 120 ft.
Challenge 24 (62,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +7
Foul Ichor. A creature that hits Miska with a melee weapon attack takes 7 (2d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
unleashing their newest creation. The iron contraption shudders as it opens, releasing a hissing cloud of steam. Through the roiling vapor, an armored figure wearing a bucket helm stomps into view
character touches the lantern, the spirit can be seen within it. The spirit is insubstantial and can’t be harmed, nor can it cause harm. It speaks and understands Common, Elvish, and Sylvan. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
pit to area 6; see the “Whorlstone Tunnels: General Features” sidebar for more information on narrow tunnels. The abundance of fungi in the thicket makes it easy to forage here. Among the common
action to open or close a valve on the tank, releasing a cloud of pungent fertilizer that fills a 30-foot cube. The cloud grows 10 feet per side each round the valve remains open. The cloud has the same
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
speaks Common and Elvish. Jeryth Phaulkon When the characters arrive at Phaulkonmere for the first time, Melannor introduces them to the lady of the estate: a noblewoman-turned-demigod and Chosen of
Guild is releasing monsters to distract the City Watch and the City Guard while its members stir up trouble elsewhere. The authorities are having trouble catching and killing a flying horror known as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. Since the Selenelion twins are the living embodiment of the moon and the sun, the hag decided to separate the elf sisters, releasing one while keeping the other as her “guest.” By keeping the twins
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Sylvan
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Speak with Beasts and Plants. Amidor can communicate with Beasts and Plants as if it shared a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
by a haggard, grim-faced man named Tainted Barse (chaotic neutral, human bandit). The tavern sees its share of lowlifes, but rebels, visionaries, and heroic outlaws also dot the taproom, finding common
the characters to free Tovus Gilaf from the burgomaster’s estate. 3 A Mercykiller bloodhound (see Morte’s Planar Parade) arrives in town, searching for a fugitive who looks exactly like one of the characters. 4 The gate to Carceri briefly ruptures, releasing a host of destructive fomorians on Curst.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
knight (chaotic good) with these changes: Alagarthas is unarmed and unarmored (AC 10). He speaks Common and Elvish, and he has darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. He has advantage on saving throws
haughty and difficult to control, Endelyn locked them up. When they begged to be set free, the hag honored their request by releasing them into the wild—but only after she turned them into perytons. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
11 (+0)
Condition Immunities frightened
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages Common
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Tactical
Skills Intimidation +5, Perception +4
Condition Immunities frightened
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Common
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Tactical Discipline. The iron consul has advantage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. A plaque on the door reads “ENGINE ROOM” in Common and Gnomish. The room has the following features: The engine room is filled with machines that hiss, whir, and clatter constantly. A rock gnome
the lid causes panels in the front and sides to open, releasing a swarm of mechanical spiders that attacks anyone other than Jarlaxle. This swarm has the statistics of a swarm of insects (spiders), with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Languages Auran, Common
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Spellcasting. The knight is a 1st-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). It knows
Perception 9
Languages Common
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Guiding Wind (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action, the initiate gains advantage on the next ranged attack roll it makes before
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
emblem, a golden crown on a red field. Absolution Council Meetings. Members of the Absolution Council gather here to weigh the merits of releasing prisoners whom one or more council members have
warden of Revel’s End is Marta Marthannis, a lawful good human mage who speaks Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, and Orc and has a calm, unflappable disposition. She wears a red robe with gold trim and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
magical safeguards triggers, releasing two water elementals and six ice mephits. They appear in unoccupied spaces on the staircase and try to prevent intruders from reaching the basement. If Gazre
water elemental and an air elemental.
Zikran Zikran stands in front of the crystal when the party arrives. He is a chaotic evil water genasi archmage with these changes: Zikran speaks Aquan, Common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
gantries in 2 and 3 rounds, respectively. Releasing the catch on a winch requires a knock spell. A creature can also use its action to make a DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check, releasing the catch on a
creatures along the bucket chain (in areas 12, 18, and area 34) begin receiving empty buckets. The empty buckets don’t immediately cause concern, for shift changes and work breaks are common. But if 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
in the muck. When a bubble touches something edged, such as a twig or a blade of grass, it pops, releasing its gas with a sound of stifled laughter. The gas smells like old cheese. As the characters
a moment before prompting them to continue. If asked about what they’re doing, the stilt walkers explain (in Goblin or, if necessary, in Common) that they are gathering eggs for trading in Downfall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
condition. Releasing Enstavva. If the characters end Enstavva’s Petrified condition, she is pensive and Friendly toward anyone who frees her. Enstavva knows Common, Dwarvish, and Giant. She is curious
forehead in a pose of evident sorrow.
The dejected giant is Ralvald, a Lawful Neutral Frost Giant who knows Common as well as Giant. The giant has become so wrapped up in his own troubles that he doesn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
ring of lightning resistance. He has an Intelligence score of 14 (+2) and speaks Common, Elvish, and Giant. He wields a giant iron maul, the head of which doubles as a cage (see “Zalto’s Prisoner”). He
shield dwarf. He speaks Common and Dwarvish. He has advantage on saving throws against poison, and he has resistance to poison damage. He has darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. He wields a battleaxe and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Property. No Trespassing!” in Common. A lookout is stationed on a second-floor balcony above the western end of the porch.
Any character who approaches the porch in plain view is spotted by the bandit
, tugging or turning the knob causes the vial in the door to break, releasing a cloud of poisonous gas that fills a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on the door. The trap also triggers if the door is forced
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
can destroy ghosts. Patrin tells the characters that if they defeat the phase spiders, they can get the book and use it to break Gremorly’s ritual, releasing the ghosts trapped in Harrowhall. 11
Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Giant
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Ethereal Sight. Gremorly can see 60 feet into the Ethereal Plane when he is on the Material Plane, and vice versa
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
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The spherical monster that guards this room is a spectator that speaks Common. One of the human wizards who worked in the Forge of Spells summoned the creature to guard the magic items created and
dwarves who work for the owners of Wave Echo Cave, sent to terminate the spectator’s employment (thereby releasing it from its obligations). If the deception succeeds, the spectator disappears and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
alliance’s emblem: a golden crown on a red field. Absolution Council Meetings. Members of the Absolution Council gather here to weigh the merits of releasing prisoners whom one or more council members have
. The calm and unflappable warden of Revel’s End is Marta Marthannis, a lawful good, human mage who speaks Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, and Orc. She wears a red robe with gold trim and keeps a ring with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
canyon beyond the monastery walls. Two doors lead from this room to the north, and one to the south.
The cultists spend little time in this common room. They spend most of their waking hours
M21, also releasing the angry umber hulk in that area. Qarbo is eager to let the umber hulk in area M21 have its fun, so he prefers the third option. If the characters survive the experience, he is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
speaks Common and Sylvan) that fill the illusory glade at any given time. The spirit lights are part of the mirage, are indifferent to the characters’ presence, and disappear if attacked. Any character
but is a Construct. This central statue controls the two cobra statues; each cobra statue uses the spirit naga stat block but is a Construct. The statues speak Common. The statues are hostile toward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
alliance’s emblem: a golden crown on a red field. Absolution Council Meetings. Members of the Absolution Council gather here to weigh the merits of releasing prisoners whom one or more council members have
. The calm and unflappable warden of Revel’s End is Marta Marthannis, a lawful good, human mage who speaks Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, and Orc. She wears a red robe with gold trim and keeps a ring with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
and onto the ground, releasing the tadpoles. On its turn, a crawling claw can move to a specimen jar and take an action to release the slaad tadpole trapped within. Treasure. On the shelf along the
return to her human form. Zala has no interest in Markos’s current activities and little knowledge about them. Zala speaks Common, Deep Speech, and Elvish. If the characters attack her, Zala responds in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Aminta’s key safely disarms the capsule, as does a character who picks the lock and succeeds on their check by 5 or more. Otherwise, the capsule breaks when the door is opened, releasing a cloud of
gp each) and three bottles of fine wine (10 gp each). The remaining bottles hold common wine. X17: Treasury This room is lit by oil lamps resting atop two narrow tables. Other furnishings include a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
finely honed sense of tactics, and they are able to lead and unite other demons in common cause. Mariliths are often encountered as captains at the head of a demonic horde, where they embrace any
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Abyssal, Common
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Shapechanger. The quasit can use its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. S22b: Elder’s Quarters. This spacious, moldy apartment houses the southern vegepygmy colony’s leader, Griss, a withered-looking vegepygmy moldmaker who speaks Common and Vegepygmy. Griss is grave and
visor—guard this gray room. Alarms flash atop the robots’ heads as one of them addresses you in Common: “HALT, ENTRANT. STATE THE NATURE OF YOUR BUSINESS.”
Three combat robots guard this security