contacted warded reduced

Demilich Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Drain (Costs 2 Actions). Each creature within 30 feet of the demilich must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature’s hit point maximum is magically reduced by 10 (3d6

);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Energy Drain"}. If a creature’s hit point maximum is reduced to 0 by this effect, the creature dies. A creature’s hit point maximum

Demilich (Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Actions). Each creature within 30 feet of the demilich must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature’s hit point maximum is magically reduced by 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation

":"3d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Energy Drain"}. If a creature’s hit point maximum is reduced to 0 by this effect, the creature dies. A creature’s hit point maximum can be restored

Quest: Chaos Unfurls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

to a storeroom containing a pile of empty scroll cases and a warded chest that holds the scrolls. She instructs the characters to open the chest when they’re ready, then wishes them good luck and

throw or take 1d4 Slashing damage. A character reduced to 0 Hit Points by a scroll has the Unconscious condition but is Stable. There are two scrolls for every player character in the party. As an

13. Transmutorium

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

. Xebekal can be contacted with telepathy. It promises wealth and power to anyone who restores it, but has no intention of honoring its promises. Only a wish spell can turn the tapestry back into the beholder

it once was. The tapestry has AC 5, 33 hit points, immunity to poison damage, and vulnerability to fire damage. If it is reduced to 0 hit points, the tapestry is destroyed. The characters gain no XP

13. Transmutorium

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

. Xebekal can be contacted with telepathy. It promises wealth and power to anyone who restores it, but has no intention of honoring its promises. Only a wish spell can turn the tapestry back into the beholder

it once was. The tapestry has AC 5, 33 hit points, immunity to poison damage, and vulnerability to fire damage. If it is reduced to 0 hit points, the tapestry is destroyed. The characters gain no XP

Remallia Haventree

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

, which is warded by all manner of spells. She uses a silver raven figurine of wondrous power to deliver messages to Harper spies scattered throughout the city. Remallia Haventree Medium humanoid (elf

takes damage, the ward takes the damage instead. If the ward is reduced to 0 hit points, Remallia takes any remaining damage. When Remallia casts an abjuration spell of 1st level or higher, the ward

Quest: Chaos Unfurls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

to a storeroom containing a pile of empty scroll cases and a warded chest that holds the scrolls. She instructs the characters to open the chest when they’re ready, then wishes them good luck and

throw or take 1d4 Slashing damage. A character reduced to 0 Hit Points by a scroll has the Unconscious condition but is Stable. There are two scrolls for every player character in the party. As an

Remallia Haventree

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

, which is warded by all manner of spells. She uses a silver raven figurine of wondrous power to deliver messages to Harper spies scattered throughout the city. Remallia Haventree Medium humanoid (elf

takes damage, the ward takes the damage instead. If the ward is reduced to 0 hit points, Remallia takes any remaining damage. When Remallia casts an abjuration spell of 1st level or higher, the ward

Demon Customization Tables

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

the demon is reduced to half its hit points or less, a swarm of insects (wasps) forms around it. The swarm considers creatures other than the demon to be enemies. 5 Extra Arm. The demon gains advantage

demon’s next turn. 13 Thick Lead Skull. The demon can’t use telepathy or be contacted by telepathy. It can’t be charmed, frightened, or stunned. 14 Worm Tongue. The demon can’t speak any language. 15

Demon Customization Tables

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

the demon is reduced to half its hit points or less, a swarm of insects (wasps) forms around it. The swarm considers creatures other than the demon to be enemies. 5 Extra Arm. The demon gains advantage

demon’s next turn. 13 Thick Lead Skull. The demon can’t use telepathy or be contacted by telepathy. It can’t be charmed, frightened, or stunned. 14 Worm Tongue. The demon can’t speak any language. 15

Ooze Grottos

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

quarterstaff that deals 1d4 force damage instead of the normal damage of that weapon. The prod suffers no damage from contact with oozes. In addition, an ooze hit by a prod has its speed reduced to 0 until

vats each contain one ooze, all of them reduced-threat versions of the creatures (see “Reduced-Threat Monsters” above). Two vats hold black puddings (marked B on the map), one has a gray ooze (G), and

Landgrave's Folly

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

of the roof is gone from the belfry beneath the upthrust spire, but portions of the walls and their arched windows remain. A seaweed-tangled staircase descends deeper into the flooded tower. Warded

cooperating with anyone. Its only fear is dying before it becomes monarch of the sea, so if it is reduced to 40 hit points or fewer, it stops fighting and focuses on escape. Writhing Sigils. The glowing

Ooze Grottos

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

quarterstaff that deals 1d4 force damage instead of the normal damage of that weapon. The prod suffers no damage from contact with oozes. In addition, an ooze hit by a prod has its speed reduced to 0 until

vats each contain one ooze, all of them reduced-threat versions of the creatures (see “Reduced-Threat Monsters” above). Two vats hold black puddings (marked B on the map), one has a gray ooze (G), and

Landgrave's Folly

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

of the roof is gone from the belfry beneath the upthrust spire, but portions of the walls and their arched windows remain. A seaweed-tangled staircase descends deeper into the flooded tower. Warded

cooperating with anyone. Its only fear is dying before it becomes monarch of the sea, so if it is reduced to 40 hit points or fewer, it stops fighting and focuses on escape. Writhing Sigils. The glowing

Abyssal Prisons

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

can’t leave the pit until all the demons within it are destroyed. The pit is otherwise easy to climb. Shalendra Floshin Pit Battle. In the pit, a reduced-threat vrock (see “Reduced-Threat Monsters

. Two summoning circles are empty. The other four contain creatures: Circle A. One reduced-threat hezrou (see “Reduced-Threat Monsters” above) Circle B. Four quasits Circle C. One reduced-threat

Abyssal Prisons

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

can’t leave the pit until all the demons within it are destroyed. The pit is otherwise easy to climb. Shalendra Floshin Pit Battle. In the pit, a reduced-threat vrock (see “Reduced-Threat Monsters

. Two summoning circles are empty. The other four contain creatures: Circle A. One reduced-threat hezrou (see “Reduced-Threat Monsters” above) Circle B. Four quasits Circle C. One reduced-threat

Haven Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

hemipsheres go dark again as soon as there are no longer any creatures in the room. Warded Door. The door in the center of the concave wall opens by sliding into the wall, but it’s sealed by powerful

attack the characters unless attacked first. He disappears if reduced to 0 hit points, but the magic that binds him to this place causes him to re-form at full health after 1 minute with no knowledge

Haven Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

hemipsheres go dark again as soon as there are no longer any creatures in the room. Warded Door. The door in the center of the concave wall opens by sliding into the wall, but it’s sealed by powerful

attack the characters unless attacked first. He disappears if reduced to 0 hit points, but the magic that binds him to this place causes him to re-form at full health after 1 minute with no knowledge

Example Complex Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

, damage their components, or discern how to avoid them. The blades are disabled if their attack bonus is reduced to −8. Ways to reduce it are described below. Intelligence (Investigation), DC 15. As

throw or be knocked prone. 5 Smoke fills the room. Visibility is reduced to 1 foot until the next time the Tempest element activates. 6 Poison floods the room, forcing creatures to make saving throws as

Example Complex Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

, damage their components, or discern how to avoid them. The blades are disabled if their attack bonus is reduced to −8. Ways to reduce it are described below. Intelligence (Investigation), DC 15. As

throw or be knocked prone. 5 Smoke fills the room. Visibility is reduced to 1 foot until the next time the Tempest element activates. 6 Poison floods the room, forcing creatures to make saving throws as

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