convince when radius

Aspect of Bahamut

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

hoard or even the follower’s own life—might convince the god to send aid to the world in the form of a divine aspect. This aspect is a physical manifestation of the Platinum Dragon

disappear. Each creature in a 20-foot-radius, 100-foot-high cylinder centered on each point must succeed on a DC 27 Dexterity saving throw or take 24 (7d6);{"diceNotation":"7d6","rollType":"damage

Planetar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

... 1 Convince a villain to meet with the angel. 2 Find a loved one a villain believes is dead. 3 Heal the loved one of an evil ruler. 4 Inspire the defenders of a besieged holy site

damage plus 18 (4d8) Radiant damage. Holy Burst. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 20, each enemy in a 20-foot-radius Sphere centered on a point the planetar can see within 120 feet. Failure: 24 (7d6) Radiant

Yggdrasti

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures

across without provocation. By using a speak with plants spell or similar magic, someone might be able to convince an yggdrasti to break off its attack, but the monster’s innate hatred of other living

) Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing Damage Immunities lightning Condition Immunities blinded, deafened, exhaustion Senses blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception

Dream Eater

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two

. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 13 Languages Deep Speech, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Ghastly Visions. Each creature that starts its turn within

requires the creature to use its action to make a DC 16 Charisma (Persuasion) check to convince the engulfed target the nightmare isn’t real, with the target escaping on a success. The creature

Goon Balloon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures

Greyspace. The miners wanted us to eliminate them. Our warlock, who was fluent in Deep Speech, managed to convince the bulbous creatures to relocate peacefully. They insisted we take them to a small

16 Languages Deep Speech Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Burst. The goon balloon bursts when it drops to 0 hit points, releasing noxious gas in a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on

Devilish Work Crew

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

character can convince them to parley with a successful DC 12 Charisma (Persuasion) check. The devils won’t forgive their comrade for his compassion, but the characters could persuade them to release

Immunities blinded, poisoned Senses blindsight 30 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 9 Languages understands Abyssal but can’t speak Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Bad Flier. The abyssal chicken

Dragonbait

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

know where the city is located. If the characters convince Artus Cimber to help them destroy the Soulmonger, Dragonbait wants to help as well. Dragonbait Medium humanoid (saurial), lawful good

is immune to disease. Magic Resistance Aura. While holding his holy avenger, Dragonbait creates an aura in a 10-foot radius around him. While this aura is active, Dragonbait and all creatures

Sample Haunted Traps

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

haunted trap affects a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on an ancient but pristine instrument. When a creature enters the area, the trap’s emanation manifests as the sound of distant, mournful music. A round

use an action to try to convince the performer to stop playing, doing so with a successful DC 14 Charisma (Persuasion) check. When the performer stops playing, all creatures affected by the haunted

Temple of Light

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

Xeleth. If the characters fail to convince the crowd of Xedalli’s innocence, Xedalli resorts to challenging her brother to a trial by combat. If the characters turn the crowd’s opinion against the

damage. Starlight Spellcasting. Water removed from the Astral Font glows faintly for 24 hours, shedding dim light in a 5-foot radius. A spellcaster who quaffs an ounce or more of the glowing water must

Third Session

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

Enclave sends dragons to guard the ancient treant known as the Grandfather Tree. The party can also distribute dragons to specific regions. In such a scenario, a dragon protects a 100-mile-radius

the Cult of the Dragon are exiles with no connection to Thay. The Thayan Red Wizards approach the Council of Waterdeep asking for an envoy to be sent to Thay, where they must convince the most reviled

Aspect of Bahamut

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

tremendous sacrifice—a vast hoard or even the follower’s own life—might convince the god to send aid to the world in the form of a divine aspect. This aspect is a physical manifestation of the Platinum

. Each creature in a 20-foot-radius, 100-foot-high cylinder centered on each point must succeed on a DC 27 Dexterity saving throw or take 24 (7d6) force damage. A creature in the area of more than one lance is affected only once.

Third Session

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

-radius area around the point where it is assigned, stopping draconic raids in that area. Setup: Xonthal’s Tower At the summit, information comes to the characters revealing that a senior member of the

allied with the Cult of the Dragon are exiles with no connection to Thay. The Thayan Red Wizards approach the Council of Waterdeep asking for an envoy to be sent to Thay, where they must convince the most

Tower of the Heavens Locations

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

, but characters can convince them to stand down with a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check. Characters who mention Shalfey have advantage on this check. If hostilities are defused, Captain

can easily convince Mainwaring to give them the benefit of the doubt, and she agrees to overlook the characters’ activities as they seek answers in the tower. If combat breaks out in this room, the

Temple Locations T10-T18

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

. Sylvarie attacks characters who descend into this area, believing they have been sent by the hags to torment her. A character can use an action to try to convince Sylvarie to stand down, first by making the

darkness, it sheds dim light in a 5-foot radius. A creature that is attuned to Radiance can use a bonus action while holding the mirror to cast the enhance ability spell, chosing itself and no other

Ruins Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

and explodes on impact. Any creature within a 15-foot-radius sphere centered on the point of impact must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 35 (10d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as

a successful DC 13 Charisma (Persuasion) check, convince the wights not to attack on their next turn and answer a few questions instead. This ploy works once, after which further calls for peace fall

Far Realm Cysts

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

addition, its hatred of the Red Wizards makes the aboleth a potential ally. With a successful DC 20 Charisma (Persuasion) check, or another successful and appropriate check, a character can convince

unless the otyugh from area 20 is here, in which case it may convince them to delay or even negotiate with the characters (depending on how the previous encounter went). The otyughs use their telepathy to

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

functions as a familiar and has the statistics of a cat. An exact duplicate of you appears next to you, dressed as you but lacking any gear. It loudly tries to convince all other creatures that it is you

storm of rocks and dust to surround you in a 10-foot radius for 1 minute. Each creature hostile to you that enters the area must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 bludgeoning

Black Cabin Locations

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

a 10-foot-radius sphere of incinerating golden radiance centered on the device. Each creature in the sphere must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw, taking 90 (10d10 + 35) radiant damage on a

don’t have long to wait before someone arrives (see the “Werebear Visitor” sidebar). Characters in spirit form can convince the new arrival to do what they cannot, perhaps by writing messages in the

Tomb Locations

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

necromancy magic. Necklace Trap. The first time a creature touches the necklace, it releases a burst of deathly energy in a 5-foot-radius sphere. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22

feathers (a +3 Wand of the War Mage). A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check can convince Abalahin to relinquish the wand voluntarily. The wand can also be removed without

Scab Locations

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

map, or vice versa. S1. Oozing Entrance This entrance to the scab is a tube-shaped tunnel with a 20-foot radius. As the characters approach the entrance, read the following boxed text to the players

progress for Zariel. If Alazub is freed, a character who makes a successful Charisma (Deception) check against Alazub’s Wisdom (Insight) check can convince the devil that Zariel sent the characters to

Cove Reef

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

. Blood hawks make excellent hunting animals. Nobles are willing to pay 25 gp per intact egg. C2. Crystal Cave This cave has a single spherical room with a radius of 15 feet. Ogrorlo’s merfolk slaves

reveals an aura of enchantment magic emanating from the statue. Every night at midnight the statue sheds bright green light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for another 20 feet for 4 hours. A creature

Villa Locations

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

Vanthampur or one of her sons. If the characters have Amrik or Mortlock with them, they can convince either of the duke’s sons to talk them past the guards. Otherwise, the characters need to kill the

false bottom rises and pulls the cork out of a thin glass vial hidden underneath it. The uncorked vial releases a cloud of poisonous gas that fills a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on the chest. The

Necropolis Locations (Y10-Y18)

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

characters wake the tree, they can convince it to part with some of its wood with a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check, but only if it believes they intend to perform nefarious magic with it

indicates how long it will take to recharge. Chimeric Creations d6 Creature 1 A weasel with glowing eyes that emit bright light out in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet

Chromatic Dragons

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

innate right to rule, and this belief is the cornerstone of every chromatic dragon’s personality and worldview. Trying to humble a chromatic dragon is like trying to convince the wind to stop blowing. To

Strength saving throw or be pulled up to 20 feet into the water and knocked prone. A cloud of swarming insects fills a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point the dragon chooses within 120 feet of it

Lair Locations

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

wants freedom from the magic that binds her to the box, or barring that, she wants the autonomy to go where she pleases. Gelida hopes to convince the characters to give her control of the Shield Guardian

crystal sheds Dim Light in a 15-foot radius. A creature that touches the crystal receives a surge of positive energy and regains 70 Hit Points. The crystal grants this healing three times each day

Delphi Mansion Locations

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

fragment’s control, the body uses the knight stat block, has blindsight within a range of 30 feet, is blind beyond this radius, and acts immediately after the fragment in the initiative order. The

Charisma (Persuasion) check to try to convince Markos he’s being controlled. If the check fails, nothing happens and the action is wasted. If the check succeeds, Markos has disadvantage on attack rolls

Areas of the Villa

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

, Rolteme and Azalea Rosznar, and is preparing to sneak through the villa and rob the Cassalanters blind. The characters can convince the Black Viper to help them as they scour Cassalanter Villa by succeeding

successful DC 16 Strength (Athletics) check. If the box is opened by any means other than a golden key, poison gas sprays out from holes in the underside of the lid, filling a 15-foot-radius sphere centered

Lower Palace Locations

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

convince Shon that they have Prismeer’s best interests at heart, he gives them the horn and tells them where to find Zybilna (area P22), warning them about the jabberwock if he hasn’t already done so. P29

, psychic Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned Senses blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 10

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

, tipping over a clay pot of offal, garbage, and dragon droppings that falls on any creature in the doorway and splatters in a 5-foot radius. A creature hit by the stuff must succeed on a DC 10

’ living quarters is barred from the inside. Characters who give the proper password (“Ticklecorn!” spoken in Draconic; see area 15) or who make a successful DC 15 Charisma (Deception) check can convince

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