confession release groups to have round

Hexton Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

only), protection from evil and goodThe hexton can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn. Counter Magic. The hexton attempts to interrupt a creature it can see that is casting a

damage on a successful one.When the armies of Mechanus mobilize against the forces of chaos, hextons are the field generals who command modron troops. These hulking hierarchs lead groups of modrons in

Customizing the Puzzle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Customizing the Puzzle This puzzle explores how to use groups of objects to disguise a message. So long as your groups can be arranged in a logical order (like the gems being arranged alphabetically

in this puzzle), all you must do is adjust the number of items to correspond to a particular letter of the alphabet. Alternatively, perhaps another organizing principle orders your groups. For example

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

their oaths lead them into the service of the crown as leaders of elite groups of knights, but even then their loyalty is first to the cause of righteousness, not to crown and country. Adventuring

confession and forgiveness, the paladin starts fresh. If a paladin willfully violates his or her oath and shows no sign of repentance, the consequences can be more serious. At the DM’s discretion

Rules of the Trial

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

courtesy, and then sets out the rules of her test: Contenders may divide into small groups or choose to participate alone. Once groups are established at the trial’s start, alliances between contenders

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.

Ready

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

occurs, you can either take your reaction right after the trigger finishes or ignore the trigger. Remember that you can take only one reaction per round. When you ready a spell, you cast it as normal

but hold its energy, which you release with your reaction when the trigger occurs. To be readied, a spell must have a casting time of 1 action, and holding onto the spell's magic requires concentration

Myconids

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

passage through their colonies. Circles and Melds. The largest myconid in a colony is its sovereign, which presides over one or more social groups called circles. A circle consists of twenty or more

Reproduction. Like other fungi, myconids reproduce by mundane sporing. They carefully control their spores’ release to avoid overpopulation.

1. Hook Horrors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

the following round, unless the characters move toward them (in which case the two groups converge in area 2A).

Tactics

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

groups of warriors. If they have time, they prepare the battlefield with small bolt-holes for them to hide in and simple pit traps to hamper their opponents. Standard kobold tactics include the

obvious places as false “treasure,” prompting intruders to open the container and release a swarm. In a combat involving large numbers of kobolds (such as ten or more), consider spreading out their

5. Overpass

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

against the goblin’s passive Wisdom (Perception) score to creep by without being noticed. If the goblin spots the adventurers, it signals the goblins in area 7 to release a flood (see the “Flood!” section

). Those who succeed hold onto the bridge and must climb it to safety. Flood! The large pools in area 7 have collapsible walls that can be yanked out of place to release a surge of water down the main

Delerium Chip Legacy

Equipment

, delerium shatters and crumbles into worthless ash when reduced to zero hit points. However, delerium geodes release a random arcane anomaly (see Dungeons of Drakkenheim) when destroyed. Delerium

powerful sensation of deja vu and are stunned for 1 round (No save). 4 The nearest creature becomes unstuck in time. It is affected by the blink spell for 1 minute. Instead of vanishing into the

Delerium Geode Legacy

Equipment

, delerium shatters and crumbles into worthless ash when reduced to zero hit points. However, delerium geodes release a random arcane anomaly (see Dungeons of Drakkenheim) when destroyed. Delerium

powerful sensation of deja vu and are stunned for 1 round (No save). 4 The nearest creature becomes unstuck in time. It is affected by the blink spell for 1 minute. Instead of vanishing into the

Delerium Massive Cluster Legacy

Equipment

, delerium shatters and crumbles into worthless ash when reduced to zero hit points. However, delerium geodes release a random arcane anomaly (see Dungeons of Drakkenheim) when destroyed. Delerium

powerful sensation of deja vu and are stunned for 1 round (No save). 4 The nearest creature becomes unstuck in time. It is affected by the blink spell for 1 minute. Instead of vanishing into the

Delerium Fragment Legacy

Equipment

, delerium shatters and crumbles into worthless ash when reduced to zero hit points. However, delerium geodes release a random arcane anomaly (see Dungeons of Drakkenheim) when destroyed. Delerium

powerful sensation of deja vu and are stunned for 1 round (No save). 4 The nearest creature becomes unstuck in time. It is affected by the blink spell for 1 minute. Instead of vanishing into the

Where Next?

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

negotiate for his release if the characters capture him. He suggests that it would be most unwise to oppose a duke of Baldur’s Gate without leverage. If the characters decide to attack Vanthampur Villa

D) usually operate as mixed groups of Banites, Bhaalites, and Myrkulites. Here are a few appropriate encounters for a party of four or five characters of 3rd to 5th level: Abduction Squad (for 3rd

Delerium Crystal Legacy

Equipment

, delerium shatters and crumbles into worthless ash when reduced to zero hit points. However, delerium geodes release a random arcane anomaly (see Dungeons of Drakkenheim) when destroyed. Delerium

powerful sensation of deja vu and are stunned for 1 round (No save). 4 The nearest creature becomes unstuck in time. It is affected by the blink spell for 1 minute. Instead of vanishing into the

Delerium Shard Legacy

Equipment

, delerium shatters and crumbles into worthless ash when reduced to zero hit points. However, delerium geodes release a random arcane anomaly (see Dungeons of Drakkenheim) when destroyed. Delerium

powerful sensation of deja vu and are stunned for 1 round (No save). 4 The nearest creature becomes unstuck in time. It is affected by the blink spell for 1 minute. Instead of vanishing into the

35. Scythe-Seeing

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

empty except for two doors. The door in the north wall is round and made of adamantine (see area 39c). Corpse. Between the northern and southern halves of the room, where the room is narrowest, a

on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or be struck by flying broken blades for 9 (2d8) slashing damage. A character proficient with thieves’ tools can use them to try to safely release the pressure and

Approaching the Winery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

shapes emerge from the vineyard, their limbs cracking as they trudge forth through the mist and rain. Thirty needle blights (in six groups of five) emerge from the surrounding vineyard and make their way

winery, thus keeping the needle blights at bay, or stand and fight. If they stay outside and fight, druids and blights from inside the winery join the battle on the rounds shown below. Round Creatures

Factions of Cynidicea

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

death of their society and regain Cynidicea’s past glory. However, cooperation between the groups is rare and frequently devolves into altercations. Guardians of Gorm The Guardians of Gorm are

sincerity and never speak their true intentions, advancing their goals through deceit and treachery. Mages wear silver masks of a smiling, round-faced boy—the face of Usamigaras—along with silvery robes

Knights' Quest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

cliffs. Hunting the Manticore The knights ride giant vultures and stay together as a group. Characters can join the knights’ group, form their own group, or split up into multiple groups. A character

group of hunters in the canyon roll a d20, adding 1 for each character or knight in the group. Any group that rolls a total of 18 or higher comes within 100 feet of the manticore. Any and all groups

Creating Quick Monster Stats

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

groups, its expected challenge rating should be lower than the party’s level. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that your monster must have a challenge rating equal to the level of the characters to

be a worthy challenge. Keep in mind that monsters with a lower challenge rating can be a threat to higher-level characters when encountered in groups. Monster Statistics by Challenge Rating

Workers' Camp

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

, with the two groups blaming each other for every worksite mishap and grievance. They flee into the tomb if threatened, but fight with picks and shovels if cornered. Each worker uses the cultist stat

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

Sanctuary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

, with other worship areas arranged around it. Foes The force outside the temple is split into three groups. One (A) is battering at the front doors, another (B) is circling the temple in a screeching

mob, and the third (C) is heaping burning straw against a rear door. All these groups together would overwhelm 1st-level characters, but characters can devise a plan that gets them inside the temple by

Mogis's Champions

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

a formerly peaceful polis. 3 Organize disparate groups of bandits and criminals into a cohesive fighting force. 4 Hunt down a famous defender of the law who champions Iroas. 5

characters, now deeply indebted to the god of slaughter, realize that he will not release them willingly from his service. At this point, the characters might seek freedom from Mogis’s service. Iroas or

The Thornapple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

(Insight) check intuits that something weighs heavily on Nargis’s mind, though the tavern keeper won’t say what (see “Nargis’s Confession” below). If asked about the attempt on Zenia’s life, Nargis

for three rounds. On the fourth round, they overcome the effects of biza’s breath and groggily stop attacking. In the aftermath of the battle, characters who inspect the stage, the divas, or their

Haruman's Arrival

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

Haruman’s Arrival If the characters free Jander or any of his companions, their bodies crumble to dust in grateful release. In response, twenty stirges attack the group. When the second round of

Sanctuary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

, with other worship areas arranged around it. Foes The force outside the temple is split into three groups. One (A) is battering at the front doors, another (B) is circling the temple in a screeching

mob, and the third (C) is heaping burning straw against a rear door. All these groups together would overwhelm 1st-level characters, but characters can devise a plan that gets them inside the temple by

4. Fungi Thicket

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

of insects (spiders) arrive on the second round of combat, plus another swarm of insects (centipedes) on the third round. Treasure The abundance of fungi in the thicket makes it easy to forage here

”) ZUGGTMOY'S GIFT A myconid with Zuggtmoy’s gift can, as an action once per day, release a 20-foot-radius cloud of demon-tainted spores. Any other creature within the area that isn’t already “blessed

3. Kennel

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

floor. Each round that any character remains in sight, the wolves attempt a single DC 15 Strength check. On the first success, they loosen the rod and the DC drops to 10. On a second success, they

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.

Parade Chase

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

escapes. If not, the chase continues for another round. If the characters catch Itzmin, he tells them where Serapio is in exchange for his release. Should Itzmin escape, the character who has the highest

pursuers, and designate the pursuer closest to them as the lead. The lead pursuer might change from round to round. Dashing During the chase, a participant can freely use the Dash action a number of

Doppelganger

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

how to behave and speak authentically. Hedonistic Swindlers. Doppelgangers work alone or in small groups, with group roles shifting from con to con. While one doppelganger takes the place of a murdered

reverts to its true form if it dies. Ambusher. In the first round of a combat, the doppelganger has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it surprised. Surprise Attack. If the

Keeper Societies

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

of mysterious creatures, metaphysical theories, and tales of the macabre. Among their misinterpretations and outright flimflam—like round planet theory and dikesha dice—Keepers also possess hints of

organization, incorporating members who operate alone or in small groups, as well as elite social clubs or secretive societies. In all cases, Keepers identify each other by the Mark of the Raven, a sunburst

Cragmaw Hideout Locations

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

. Development. A goblin in this area can use an action to release one wolf from its chain. If the wolves are goaded by enemies beyond their reach, they are driven into a frenzy. Each round that any

them. Development. When the goblin boss is defeated, any remaining goblins attempt to flee to area H3 and release the wolves there. Treasure. The goblin boss has a belt pouch containing 16 sp. H3

The Emerald Enclave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

, the passage of creatures, and the general weal of the natural world. Severin’s plan to release Tiamat from the Nine Hells represents a grave threat to the natural order. The Dragon Queen’s reign and

groups. Their primary focus is places where the natural world and civilization intersect, because that’s where the natural order is most easily upset. Humanoids and monsters alike can become a threat

The Emerald Enclave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

, the passage of creatures, and the general weal of the natural world. Severin’s plan to release Tiamat from the Nine Hells represents a grave threat to the natural order. The Dragon Queen’s reign and

groups. Their primary focus is places where the natural world and civilization intersect, because that’s where the natural order is most easily upset. Humanoids and monsters alike can become a threat

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