contain rotation grasping to her retreated

Cradle of the Hill Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

in any combination and one Grasping Root attack. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 33 (4d12

"} bludgeoning damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 22 Strength saving throw or have the prone condition. Grasping Root. Melee Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14", "rollType":"to hit

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out on a

return from a raid. The gaze of the One Eye brings madness to many an orc. — Elminster Roleplaying an Orc When you’re roleplaying an orc, the following tables contain possible

Vault Locations

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

that unlocks this door. T3: Gem Room This room contains open crates of gems sorted by color and type. Most are neatly faceted, though a few remain uncut. Guards. This room is part of the guard rotation

hold rolled-up sheets of parchment. Guards. This room is part of the guard rotation. Roll to determine if a guard is present (as described in “Interior Security”). Shelves of Potions. The four

Path Locations

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

the skeletons as they hiss accusations like “You fly on our backs” and “You soar on our bones.” However, the skeletons don’t understand or respond to anything the characters say. Grasping Claws. Until

all three skeletons are defeated, grasping skeletal claws reach from the ground, making the entire hallway difficult terrain. M6: Flooded Tavern The ceiling of this room is 20 feet high. The tunnel

Lower Level Locations

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

attack. They are otherwise Indifferent toward intruders and fight only in self-defense. They know Modron and Common Sign Language. Treasure. The four real crates contain goods the githyanki left

behind; Ylagan hasn’t realized there are valuables in these crates and so hasn’t claimed them for his hoard: Crates 1 and 2 each contain one hundred Rations, which have been magically preserved to make

The Lucent Edict

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

crew’s harrowing encounter with a group of neogi. The tale is not entirely fanciful—a band of neogi did recently board the Lucent Edict in search of salvage, but they retreated once they realized the

are not described below are assumed to contain nothing of interest. 1: Captain’s Chair An impressive chair is posed at the end of a catwalk so its occupant can look down onto the bridge floor. Green

Spaceship Locations, Level 2

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

simple workrooms contain one combat robot and three worker robots programmed to haul, manage, and protect cargo in the adjacent cargo holds (see area S33). The robots are inactive and indifferent

rocklike bark and grasping vines occupy this stretch of the walkway. The creatures use the roper stat block but are Plants instead of Monstrosities. They are hostile toward all non-Plant creatures. S39

Caves of Hunger Locations (H11-H21)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

conflicting personality trait: “I like to give orders and expect to be obeyed.” This flaw lasts until the attunement ends. H16. Ice Cave Although this cave is empty, it might contain a psychic haunting (see

emerges from this smaller cave in its gnoll form and attacks. See the “Tekeli-li” section earlier in this chapter for more information. Any kobold vampire spawn that retreated to this cavern are hidden in

Locations on the Upper Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

has some valuable item with it in the ice. Beginning with the northernmost one and proceeding clockwise, the ice blocks contain: A dwarf and a +1 battleaxe An elf with a long case at its feet

feet (thirty-seven in all, worth 10 gp each) A human wearing a ring of resistance (fire) A half-elf grasping a sack with a burst seam showing silvery coins (471 sp) A human wearing gleaming armor

Ironslag: Lower Level

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

this room, which contains wooden crates and barrels that the fire giants brought with them to Ironslag. The crates contain food, and the barrels contain water, rock salt, and ale. Resting against the

mounted on the north wall, 10 feet above the floor. Each shut-off valve is a rusty iron wheel roughly 5 feet across that must be turned a full rotation to stop the flow of water into the cistern south of

Geode Locations

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

G13. Several barrels and crates stand at the north end of the cavern. They contain water and rations. G13. Bulette Kennels Boulders have been used to build crude, roofless enclosures similar to pens

sight. The enclosures to the north and south are kennels enclosed by 10-foot-high walls. The south kennels are empty. The northern kennels contain three young bulettes (use rhinoceros statistics, but

Wyrmheart Mine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

exclusively and never walk along the cart track past area 5. 5. Haunted Forge This was the dwarves’ forge and workshop. Many of the miners retreated here when Tinder attacked, but the dragon

, which serves as the kobolds’ egg nursery. These kobolds protect their eggs with flinty resolve. The mossy niches in the walls contain a total of thirty eggs. 6C. Rolling Stone Trap A tripwire

Illithinoch Locations

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

crystal (see appendix B). X4: Laboratory Shelves and benches contain a mess of jars, powders, beakers, and other laboratory equipment. A five-foot-wide rift of green-and-silver energy roils on the south

prove useful. The pitchers contain stale water, and the bowl holds a few wrinkled fruits. Talking with Oshundo. Oshundo is surprised to see anyone other than an Illithinoch denizen here. Oshundo

Areas of the Fire Temple

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

while the other is sitting at a desk, consulting a tome and writing. Treasure One of the priests carries a potion of fire breath. The footlockers contain a total of 36 sp and 19 gp. E9. Ogre Den Two

hanging on the wall. Treasure The hanging shield is a +1 shield with a sprocket on its front that slowly turns clockwise, making one rotation per hour. E16. Well This chamber is unlit. At the end of

The Glitterhame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

target prone, then snaps at it with its powerful jaws to gulp it down. Treasure. The two chests contain a total of 2,200 sp. One holds a potion of climbing, and the other a potion of water breathing

here if they retreated to attack characters who got past them. Treasure. The gricks discarded the inedible portions of their victims in the back of the cave. Rooting through the grisly remains

Briny Maze Locations

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

injured wizards retreated here to rest, but the maze entrapped them. All five died while being absorbed. B5: Tumor Garden Several fleshy lumps in the floor rise like stalagmites to heights of two or

death cries and the ruptured wall. Though Varakkta was reluctant to leave her valued greatsword behind, she elected for discretion and retreated to rejoin her followers. Greatsword. The greatsword is

Areas of the Water Temple

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

is the first elemental temple the characters explore, they find Gar Shatterkeel (see chapter 7) here, standing next to the altar in the northern part of the room. Otherwise, he has retreated down to

a motivation for some who aren’t entirely committed to the tenets of the Crushing Wave cult. Treasure Several rusty iron coffers lie on the dry ledge at the south edge of the chamber. Two contain 730

Cave Locations

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

night sky. Dozens of skeletons—many crushed under fallen debris—are scattered across the floor. The cave is large enough to contain two freestanding structures. Each of these stone rooms is

myself. A pity it must end this way.” Nezznar the Spider is accompanied by two bugbears who defend their leader to the death. If the doppelganger from area W18 retreated to this area, it assumes the

Crypt of the Talhund Locations

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

western room contain all the parts for a serviceable suit of plate armor. As this armor is funerary armor for the Talhund, Dumathoin’s faithful are reluctant to attack its wearer. Undead dwarves in the

gnome’s body, and he’s now hovering on death’s door. Weakened and scared, Rivibiddel retreated here. Halfway There. He has copied the entirety of He of the Hidden Gemstone, but the last half of his copy

Scions of Giants' Gods

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

privileged place among giants. On some worlds, these scions ruled the first empires of giants until Annam retreated into seclusion. On other worlds, the scions guard their birthplaces (which are rich in

or Spit Rock attacks in any combination and one Grasping Root attack. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 33 (4d12 + 7) bludgeoning damage. Spit Rock. Ranged

Necropolis Locations (Y1-Y9)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

the cells contain the frozen bodies of prisoners who died when Ythryn crashed or who perished from starvation not long afterward. Infirmary. If the characters spend at least 30 minutes searching the

rabbit (50 gp), a silver necklace from which hangs a crow’s-foot pendant grasping a peridot (500 gp), a potion of invisibility in a stoppered vial made from a witch’s fingerbone, and a potion of

Neverdeath Catacomb Locations

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

. Learning of Sarcelle’s vision counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules found in this book’s introduction. C6: Supply Room Stone shelves in this room contain boxes and bags. A few

ransacking the room. The cultists quickly retreated and haven’t been back. The wraiths emerge from the dust and ash when anyone opens the door, shrieking, “Vecnans, die!” They vent their rage on nearby

Upper Palace Locations

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

. Small, misshapen creatures nesting in the cradles reach toward the symbols with their claws but can’t quite grab them. The cradles contain eight dretches—manifestations of Zybilna’s darkest

debris. The knight wears a helm adorned with feathery wings, and he is holding a longsword and a shield. Nothing of value remains in the study. Any hags of the Hourglass Coven who retreated to the

Areas of the Earth Temple

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

iron coffers by her forge contain a total of 600 gp, two gold bracelets worth 100 gp each, a gold necklace with a ruby pendant worth 750 gp, and a bag with a dozen malachites worth 25 gp each. In

characters’ arrival, and he prefers to meet visitors in this area. A shadow demon that serves as Marlos’s messenger and majordomo lurks nearby. If he isn’t here, Marlos has retreated down to the Fane of the

Lower Palace Locations

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

. During this time, characters can move freely through the banquet hall without angering the fomorian. Tea Cart. The tea cart’s drawers contain utensils, candlesticks, teacups, saucers, bowls, and

reaching desperately toward the cauldron, while the armored woman at her side is grasping a fine-looking quarterstaff. A jabberwock (see appendix C) is coiled around the cauldron. Zybilna treated the

Red Larch Locations

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

). Key NPCs. The Helm is run by the jovial but grasping Garlen Harlathurl (male Tethyrian human commoner). He is a cynic bitter from failed Waterdhavian mercantile ventures, but he has turned out to be

that begin to smell of death are taken out back and opened. If they contain dead bodies (rare, but it happens), Aerego burns them without a word to the constable or anyone else. Key NPCs. Aerego is a

Chromatic Dragons

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

effect two rounds in a row: Pools of water that the dragon can see within 120 feet of it surge outward in a grasping tide. Any creature on the ground within 20 feet of such a pool must succeed on a DC 15

rounds in a row: Grasping roots and vines erupt in a 20-foot radius centered on a point on the ground that the dragon can see within 120 feet of it. That area becomes difficult terrain, and each

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