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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
a labyrinth, a cage, a tower, or any similar confined structure or area of your choice.
The special component for this version of the spell is a miniature representation of the prison made from jade
version of the spell consists of rare soporific herbs.
Ending the Spell. During the casting of the spell, in any of its versions, you can specify a condition that will cause the spell to end and release
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
end of the hall leads outside and can be pulled open to reveal the gardens (area S9). The sixty mongrelfolk confined here are fed at irregular intervals by Clovin Belview. Dinner is foretold by the
mongrels cower in the shadowy northwest corner. One of them cradles something shiny. Three mongrelfolk are confined here. One of them cradles a polished brass candlestick as if it was a doll. Any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
to their cause. Each tower sage has magical tattoos on their arms: glowing constellations that magically update to reflect that sageâs hierarchy within the towerâs prophetic order. Though Piyarz claims
discover his secret. Shalfey and Hadley Shalfey held the titles of elder sage and keeper of the books until Piyarzâs coup. Though Piyarz now falsely claims these titles and Shalfey is confined to his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
following information to save his skin: Ras Nsi is slowly rotting to death. He doesnât know the cause of his affliction and has no way to cure it. Before he dies, Ras Nsi wants to bring forth Dendar
an aura of transmutation magic around the shields. Only Ras Nsi can activate the shields, and the effect is confined to this room. Teleporter The engraved stone disk in the eastern alcove is one of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
transports the target into a tiny demiplane that is warded against teleportation and planar travel. The demiplane can be a labyrinth, a cage, a tower, or any similar confined structure or area of your
casting of the spell, in any of its versions, you can specify a condition that will cause the spell to end and release the target. The condition can be as specific or as elaborate as you choose, but the DM
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Cyre was consumed in a magical cataclysm now known as the Mourning. The cause of the Mourning remains unknown, and many fear that it was a consequence of the extensive use of war magic. Shock and
into its armies. The religion was largely abandoned toward the end of the war and many of the undead were confined to crypts, but some are still in use.
Magical Innovation. Over the course of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
transports the target into a tiny demiplane that is warded against teleportation and planar travel. The demiplane can be a labyrinth, a cage, a tower, or any similar confined structure or area of your
casting of the spell, in any of its versions, you can specify a condition that will cause the spell to end and release the target. The condition can be as specific or as elaborate as you choose, but the DM
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Captured by the Yuan-ti Characters captured by the yuan-ti are stripped of their gear, fitted with manacles (one set binding the wrists and another binding the ankles), and confined to the pits in
, he views them as dangerous and has them put to death immediately. If Ras Nsi learns that theyâve come to put an end to the death curse, he is intrigued. If they reveal that the cause lies in the Tomb
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
appearance is yours to customize, and donât feel confined to a single appearance. Perhaps the spiritsâ look changes with the rangerâs mood or with the seasons. You decide!
Gnome Swarmkeeper Gathered
insects 2 Miniature twig blights 3 Fluttering birds 4 Playful pixies Once on each of your turns, you can cause the swarm to assist you in one of the following ways, immediately after you hit a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
journey.
Navigation If the characters arenât following an established path or traveling with a landmark in sight, they risk getting lost. Here are some circumstances that can cause a group to lose its
appropriate. Exhaustion. The obstacle fatigues the characters, causing them to gain Exhaustion levels. For example, marching through a blizzard instead of taking shelter might cause each character to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
they comported themselves in previous encounters, the characters might be charged with additional crimes against the city or its citizens, possibly including brandishing weapons without due cause
who give up their visible weapons without a fuss arenât searched, but those who give the Watch a hard time are searched for hidden weapons (and stripped of anything that could potentially cause harm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
sealed the exit to stop whatever this is from spreading.â
KâTulah is vocal about her discomfort with being confined down here. Ebder regards the quarantine as a minor annoyance and complains that
all the commotion interferes with his work. Crinkle and Gailby are not present. Varnyr refuses to speculate about the âmalaise,â since sheâs not a spellcaster and doesnât want to guess at the cause
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
, ruling her own domain but confined to the Nine Hells by Asmodeus in accordance with some ancient contract (the terms of which are known only to Tiamat and the Lords of the Nine). Zarielâs seat of power is
been ruined by fire. Her eyes burn with a furious white light that can cause creatures looking upon her to burst into flame. Dis. Dis, the second layer of the Nine Hells, is a labyrinth of canyons wedged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
error, Extremiton either takes steps to correct it or tries to draw attention away from it. For example, it doesnât know Dwarvish well enough to cause the residents of Alterdeep to speak it fluently, so
which case theyâre taken out of their psipods and confined to area 10 until they can be fed to the neothelid in area 8. The characters can also try to form an alliance with the ulitharid. Extremiton
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
rival, Bel, who fell out of Asmodeusâs favor and was forced to serve as Zarielâs adviser. Tiamat, the Queen of Evil Dragons, is a prisoner on this layer, ruling her own domain but confined to the Nine
burn with a furious white light that can cause creatures looking upon her to burst into flame. Her seat of power is a flying basalt citadel that rakes the battlefields of Avernus. Dis Dis, the second
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Mournland Environment The arcane energies that caused the Day of Mourning and that linger in the remains of Cyre are mysterious and unpredictable, so they can be the cause of any bizarre magical
Mournland, but the worst effects of the mist are confined to the border region. Glowing Chasm. The northern part of the Mournland is dominated by a great crack in the ground that emits a cold purple light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
elite warrior with a circlet of blasting; see the âGrungs of Dungrunglungâ sidebar) issues commands from the pool during the day and sleeps here at night. He rarely has cause to leave the shrine these
surface for air. The thick, muddy bottom is littered with the bones of the grungsâ feasts. 7. Prison Pit This dug-out pit is 5 feet deep and covered by stout, wooden bars. Prisoners confined here are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
-tumble bunch, and cramming them into a shipâs confined quarters leads to inevitable rivalries, feuds, and petty crimes. If resentments among the crew grow too strong, the officers must step in and set
more difficult and can cause a vessel to crash. A group check determines how the officers and crew manage through one day of fog. The checkâs DC is randomly determined or chosen from the Fog DCs table
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
rushing water is loud in the confined space.
Characters using darkvision or a light source brighter than a candle can see more walkways attached to the northwest side of the shaft 30 feet farther down
. Please, we only want a place to stay so we can keep out of this horrible weather. We can work, and we wonât cause trouble. Termalaine would be richer for having us.â
Any character who succeeds on a DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
from a prism and attacks. Pit Traps. As shown on the map, the floor has many pit traps. Contact Stone. The glyphs on the sarcophagus cause it to serve as a contact stone. Treasure. Inside the sarcophagus
in the room takes 3 (1d6) fire damage as long as the elemental is present. The runes on the wall are a set of arcane bonds that keep the elemental confined here. A character who makes a successful DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
creatures along the bucket chain (in areas 12, 18, and area 34) begin receiving empty buckets. The empty buckets donât immediately cause concern, for shift changes and work breaks are common. But if 15
hounds are confined in the north cage, three in the south cage. Each cage door is held shut with a simple latch; a creature can use an action to unhook it and open the cage. The hounds are trained to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
here is to keep an eye on Dory, whom the Whisperer does not trust. Dory suspects this subterfuge, of course, and so he keeps Harid confined to this compartment. Because Harid has no loyalty to Dory, he
catch again indicates a disturbance beneath us. We cannot locate the cause but fear THEY may be in the water near you. Praise Tharizdun! He rests and awaits!
The Whisperer anticipates renewed Lantern
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
a descendant of Tasha Petrovna, a priest entombed in Castle Ravenloft (chapter 4, area K84, crypt 11). The Baronet. The baronâs miserable son, Victor Vallakovich (NE male human mage), has confined
servants, the butler and his wifeâs lady-in-waiting, have vanished without a trace in the past week, so he has good cause to be worried. The baron believes that everyone else is beneath him, and those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
surface with a tethered stone requires a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check, and wriggling free of the tether in the confined space requires a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. C5
prisoners in this makeshift jail. If the characters are defeated in the temple, they are stripped of their gear and confined here while Gar Shatterkeel decides how best to dispose of them. C6. Victory
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
), into giving them the large supply of smokepowder that he smuggled into the dungeon. Thorvin also tells them where to plant the smokepowder to cause the most damage (see âDestroy the Lairâ). X14
also captured and is confined in area X7. Zaibon wants to free her and escape into Undermountain, where House Auvryndar has outposts. Nihiloor has a key that unlocks the chairâs shackles. A character






