construct respects grabbing to have realizes

Scaladar

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

Scaladar Scaladar are constructs created by Trobriand, one of Halaster’s apprentices. They move and attack like giant scorpions, grabbing prey with two large pincer claws and delivering a deadly

scaladar doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Scaladar Huge construct, unaligned Armor Class 19 (natural armor) Hit Points 94 (7d12 + 49) Speed 30 ft., climb 20 ft. STR 19(+4

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

they are more interested in grabbing plunder and food rather than in wanton slaughter. The elderly, children, and any who seem weak or meek enough might escape death. If they leave the population more

dwarfhold, the orcs will butcher any dwarf that stands against them, but it’s really all about the property—they would be just as happy if all the dwarves ran away. Strength Respects

Wilderness Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

they are mounted.) 2 The path leads into a lonely grove that serves as the grave of a former dryad queen. If appropriate respects are paid, the characters have a 50 percent chance to receive a

who get in its way. 6–7 Some strange creature has wandered down from the Monastery of the Distressed Body. Such creatures might include an ancient security construct gone mad (use oaken bolter

Features of Setessa

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

Setessa never construct a building that isn’t absolutely necessary, and their homes and buildings are seamlessly integrated into the environment, with magic coaxing vegetation to weave together into

cave, but the morbid atmosphere usually sends the children scurrying back before long. Setessans come here to worship Pharika and Erebos, paying respects to the dead or hoping to fend off death for a

Trench of Love Lost Locations

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

hole pierces the deck and the hull below. The first time a creature that isn’t a Construct or Undead comes within 5 feet of the ship’s wreckage, the creature must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. On

what brought the characters here so it can better understand the value of the site and the magical relics it has discovered. If the characters reveal what they seek, Ylch realizes the value of the

Sanctum Showdown

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

creator and Ruxithid can command the Construct to cast it. If this fight seems too easy for the party, add two goblin psi brawlers (see appendix A), who rush from Zorzula’s Rest to join the combat in

Intelligence (Religion) check. On a successful check, the character realizes that the message’s tone as well as the means of communication are unlike any known divine tradition—this is some other kind

Life in the Tribe

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

that the lair is protected from intruders. Special Enemies When orcs attack a settlement of humans or halflings, they will kill anyone who presents a threat, but they are more interested in grabbing

stands against them, but it’s really all about the property — they would be just as happy if all the dwarves ran away. Strength Respects Strength Orcs appreciate physical prowess and formidable combat

Scouting the Museum

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

respects history 3 Billie Quartermile (lawful neutral halfling), who loves policy and procedure 4 Milanova Wumplestocking (lawful good gnome), who is very serious but loves a good pun 5 Garent Millaneff

Intelligence (Arcana) check. If the check is successful, the character realizes the statues can animate. Gemstone Wing. If the characters don’t carefully remove the Murkmire Stone from its pedestal in area V13

Museum Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

. A character who examines the stones on display in the easternmost room realizes the central display cabinet includes a chunk of jade similar in size and weight to the Murkmire Stone. The display case

(Perception) check realizes the items on display include two flawless weapons: a +1 dagger and a +1 handaxe. The weapons are inside a glass case with a jammed lock, so the characters must break or cut

Golem Laboratories

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

. If a golem is inactive, it is unconscious. If a golem is listed as being a reduced-threat monster, it is because the construct is incomplete. Dungeon State. When these areas are cleared, any golems

unguents and bindings used in the creation of the golems. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check realizes that these materials, which weigh 10 pounds, are worth 1,500 gp. Glyph Key

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

amulet’s wearer can command the bound guardian to cast the Fireball spell stored within the Construct. D8: Icicle Cave Rows of thick icicles—some long enough to connect the icy floor and ceiling—hang in

Construct to fight Challidax. But before they leave the lair, Gelida wants the amulet so she can use the guardian to carry her box out of the caves and wherever else the mephit pleases. If the characters

Threshold Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

tower) and attack. Symbol. The symbol on the floor sheds dim orange light out to 5 feet. A character who sees the symbol and succeeds on a DC 16 Wisdom (Perception) check realizes it looks like an

and repair the tower’s construct defenders. The two Istarian drones (see appendix B) are intact but powered down. They activate and attack in the room if a drone, a column, or the console is damaged

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

character who walks across the floorboards realizes that the only way past this room is through the thin gaps between the floorboards. If the characters still struggle, allow them to make a DC 12

a careful search of the area. Observing the Night Sky. A character observing the mirage of the night sky can make a DC 14 Intelligence (Nature) check. On a success, a character realizes that, while

Maelstrom Level 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

dragon has infiltrated and compromised the storm giants’ court, grant advantage on the check. Hellenhild. The frost giant jarl respects battle prowess. If the character making the check wounds

realizes that her faith in the small folk has been misplaced. In effect, the killing Mirran or Nym gives Iymrith a major victory, so far as the act drives a wedge between giants and the small folk. To win

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

members of the town guard stand next to the pillars. This antechamber once welcomed pilgrims wishing to pay their respects to Xeluan, but the Onyx Scar has converted it into a guard post. The guards

this and succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana) check realizes a mystical force shattered the giant’s heart and that this same force might be able to mend it. X5: Barricaded Corridor The Onyx Scar

Landro Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

been here for years. Anyone who examined the thin, gray liquid in the cave entrance realizes that the white powder is residue from this liquid. The corpses are Cyran soldiers who were instantly killed

palm-size dose of paste. A creature can take 1 minute to apply a dose of the paste to a Construct to grant it 10 temporary hit points. Once dispensed, a dose of paste loses its magic if not applied

Upper Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

creature is magically transformed into an animated, doll-like effigy of itself made of wood. The creature’s statistics are the same, except that it is a Construct with vulnerability to fire damage, and it

what they represent. On a failed check, the character ascertains nothing. On a successful check, the character realizes that the dretches are manifestations of suppressed negative emotions belonging to

Areas of the Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

realizes its beloved pet has died. Sylgar’s large fishbowl weighs about 6,000 pounds, and the treasure chest at the bottom is real (see “Treasure” below). The small fishbowl weighs 60 pounds and is used

floor. A mangy straw pallet lies on the floor under the bowl. (The fishkeeper, Ott Steeltoes, uses the pallet as a bed.) Dream Nullifier. Xanathar hired a wizard to construct a device that would prevent

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