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Returning 35 results for 'crown check'.
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Princes of the Apocalypse
benefits while wearing the crown:
You have resistance to psychic damage.
You have advantage on saving throws against effects that would charm you.
You can use a bonus action to inspire one creature you
can see that is within 60 feet of you and that can see or hear you. Once before the end of your next turn, the inspired creature can roll a d6 and add the number rolled to one ability check, attack
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
inside the amphora, the target is restrained inside. As an action, the restrained creature can make a DC 14 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check, escaping from the amphora on a success. The effect also ends if the
amphora is destroyed. The amphora has AC 8, 20 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage.He is old and decrepit, garbed in ancient finery worn to tatters. A dented crown rests on his brow
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
effects.
Special Equipment. Shemeshka carries a magic crown called the Razorvine Tiara. In the hands of anyone other than Shemeshka, the Razorvine Tiara functions as a tentacle rod that deals slashing
. If the spell is 6th level or higher, Shemeshka makes an Intelligence check (DC 10 + the spell’s level). On a success, the spell fails and has no effect. Whatever the spell’s level, the
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
hit point. If he takes radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of his next turn.
Special Equipment. Kas wears the Crown of Lies (see the Introduction of Vecna: Eve of Ruin
).
Spider Climb. Kas can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Strength of the Night. Kas doesn’t require a coffin, and he drinks
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
Card
Card Title
A ♦️
Chancellor*
K ♦️
Day
Q ♦️
Night
J ♦️
Dawn
2 ♦️
Dusk*
A ♥️
Destiny*
K ♥️
Crown
, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder. This resistance lasts for 1d12 days.
Coin. Five pieces of jewelry, each worth 100 gp, or ten gemstones, each worth 50 gp, appear at your feet.
Crown. You learn the
Magic Items
Tyranny of Dragons
. Each mask shrinks to become the modeled head of a chromatic dragon, appearing to roar its devotion to Tiamat where all the masks brought together are arranged crown-like on the wearer’s head
Draconic. You also have advantage on any Charisma check you make against dragons that share the color of the mask from which these properties were chosen.
Legendary Resistance (5/Day). If you fail a
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
While wearing this crown, a character automatically fails any Intelligence (Investigation) check made to see through an illusion. An illusion that is touched still has its true nature revealed
. However, a character wearing a crown has such a strong sense that the illusion is real that they might not know which of their senses to believe.
If this crown is closely examined by a character who
Drow Arachnomancer
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
long rest. It knows the following warlock spells:
Cantrips (at will): chill touch, eldritch blast, mage hand, poison spray
1st–5th level (3 5th-level slots): conjure animals (spiders only), crown of
. The drow can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the drow has disadvantage on attack rolls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the History skill who lays eyes on one of these treasures can recall its lore with a successful DC 20 Intelligence (History) check. Black Opal Crown The Black Opal Crown was once worn by the archmage
Sadamor of Netheril. Legend speaks of how Sadamor saw the depths of humanity’s evil reflected in the opal of his crown. Heartbroken, he created a doomsday device — a sphere of annihilation — to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
) check discovers that the black opal in Ras Nsi’s crown is a stone button. If the check succeeds by 5 or more, the character also sees tiny holes hidden among the scales of the Night Serpent carvings
their nightmares to the great serpent. A yuan-ti malison (Ras Nsi) wielding a flaming sword and wearing a gold crown set with a black opal leads the snake people to a great door to the underworld. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
) check, remembers that the silver circlet, the adamantine crown, and the golden crown were symbols of Phalorm, also known as the Realm of Three Crowns. This kingdom fell to an invasion of goblinoids nearly nine hundred years ago.
boar spear that is driven shaft-down into the ground, and whose head is adorned with three crowns. One limb of the spear’s crossguard bears a narrow silver circlet. On the other hangs a crown of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
searching the cavern for traps who succeeds on a DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check spots the pressure plate. The trap triggers whenever a weight of 50 pounds or more is placed on the pressure plate. Darts
walls and a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check is sufficient to spot small holes in the serpent carvings. The characters can spend 1 minute to plug the holes, which prevents the trap from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
(Nature) check. If one or more of the checks succeed, the lei is deemed acceptable, and Envy relinquishes the crown. If any character’s check total is 25 or higher, the lei is deemed extraordinary, and
Intelligence (Nature) check. If one or more of the checks succeed, the berry selection is deemed acceptable, and Wrath relinquishes the crown. If any character’s check total is 25 or higher, the berry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
vicious kobolds. While wearing a crown, a character automatically fails any Intelligence (Investigation) check made to see through an illusion. An illusion that is touched still has its true nature
to target Banrion specifically.) Crowns of the Forest The dryad-hags also lend each character a woven crown of willow branches—an uncommon magic item called a crown of the forest. They insist that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Clue 4: Book Garden This clue refers to the book gardens of area B9. When the characters enter a book garden, they see a lush arboretum. A successful DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals
that three of the shrubs are not ordinary greenery, but are instead awakened shrubs, each with a glistening crown of leaves. If a character uses an action to pat the shrubs on these leaves, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
restoring the city to its former state. If the undead medusa guarding area O4 is overcome, the crown and scepter recovered from the monastery can be used to open the temple gate, as noted in the adventure
. A follow-up successful DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check can then trigger ritual magic that reverses the flood of ooze and sends it back to the Slime Pits. However, if this check is failed by 5 or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
the huge dais on the south wall, atop which sits an obsidian throne inlaid with silver and ivory skulls. Upon the throne rest a crown made of gold and a scepter made of electrum, with a gold knob on
one end and a silver cap on the other.
Aura. The crown and both ends of the scepter prove to be magical if such is detected for. In addition, the crown and the gold knob of the scepter radiate an aura
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, kept alive by the magic of her crown. In her current state, she is stunned. A character who succeeds on a DC 12 Wisdom (Medicine) check can tell that Ivira is still alive. Her crown is cursed (see
ice. The arched ceiling is covered with icicles.
This chamber is lit by a permanent dancing lights spell that can be dispelled (DC 17). Characters who succeed on a DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check spot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
is a striking golden crown, the front of which is emblazoned with a glowing symbol of Vecna.
Throughout the square, terrified citizens gawk at the king with tearful, disbelieving eyes. Beneath the
are destroyed or the characters attack him. If a character tells the awestruck crowd that Lord Neverember is not the rightful ruler of Neverwinter and succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
emanating from it. A successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check allows a character to make out words in Abyssal that translate as follows: “Darkness is coming for you. Your doom is at hand.” 49C. Black
Opal Crown In this central open space, a gold crown topped with a glittering black opal rests on a marble pedestal.
If any creature removes the crown from the pedestal, two things happen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
stalagmites have been sawed off, and a lintel stone rests atop them. Chiseled into the lintel stone are the words “DON THE CRYSTAL CROWN” in Dwarvish. The rules of this gate are as follows: The gate
opens for 1 minute if a creature wears King Melair’s crystal crown (level 6, area 11d) while standing within 5 feet of it. Characters must be 10th level or higher to pass through this gate (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Relics of Besilmer The following items were crafted by the dwarves of Besilmer for their king, Torhild Flametongue. Lost Crown of Besilmer Wondrous item, legendary (requires attunement) This dwarven
wearing the crown: You have resistance to psychic damage. You have advantage on saving throws against effects that would charm you. You can use a bonus action to inspire one creature you can see that is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Unfortunate Swimmer The corpse on the beach was once an older human male, with a scraggly gray beard and short gray hair balding at the crown. His left ear is missing, though it is obviously an old
wound. He wears only a pair of homespun, water-soaked breeches, and his skin is wrinkled from having spent time in the water. A character who succeeds on a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Medicine) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
around the corner, some 30 feet from the lead party member, rests the minotaur known as Broken King Antigonos. He is old and decrepit, garbed in ancient finery worn to tatters. A dented crown rests on
The creature fits! Antigonos declares it his heir. He bestows his crown, robes, and belt pouch on the creature, then bows before wandering off.
If no one participates in Antigonos’s test, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Manipulation in Motion After the Dark Powers released him, Kas tracked down a cell of Vecna’s cultists, who told the vampire more about the lich-god’s planned ritual. The vampire used the Crown of
Lies to intercept a message from Alustriel to Mordenkainen, then used the crown to mimic Mordenkainen. Kas then met with Alustriel and gained her confidence. While posing as Mordenkainen, Kas sabotages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
before it touches the ground, doing so with a successful DC 10 Dexterity check. Any creature that catches a seed before it touches the ground receives a gift, determined by rolling a d8 and consulting
: “I am easily amused.” Any conflicting character trait is suppressed in the meantime. 4 The creature gains a die, a d4, which it can add to one ability check it makes before the next dawn. 5–7 The seed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
doorway leading into area 13. The arrows are carved of stone and their heads are in the shape of fangs, set with the symbol of a cobra with a crown above it. A DC 18 Intelligence (Religion) check
doors in area 4. Broken arrows, bloodstains, and a dead cultist are strewn across the floor of the chamber. A DC 12 Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals that the arrows were shot from the north
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
doorway leading into area 13. The arrows are carved of stone and their heads are in the shape of fangs, set with the symbol of a cobra with a crown above it. A DC 18 Intelligence (Religion) check
doors in area 4. Broken arrows, bloodstains, and a dead cultist are strewn across the floor of the chamber. A DC 12 Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals that the arrows were shot from the north
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
requires a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check to notice the south door that leads into area 18A. Once that door is opened, the gas dissipates. 18A. False Crypt Beyond the door, a stairway leads
resembles a lich, wearing a crown on its head, slowly rises from the couch (and throws up its hands in apparent fear if the mace is being carried). A booming voice seeming to emanate from the whole of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
crown and value the good of the kingdom before the good of the region. The town guard, the dwarves, and the local farmers are generally loyalists. The loyalists care about security. They want to keep
Saltmarsh into a trading hub with a higher standard of living and improved security. If the Sea Princes are held in check and the sea lanes cleared of threats, Saltmarsh can grow to become the envy of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, characters who succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check realize that the statue depicts Gond, the god of invention. A character who worships Gond automatically succeeds on the check. The five toppled
, and two male halflings) and six unlucky monsters (two kobolds, three goblins, and a carrion crawler). Treasure. A copper crown with six arrowhead-shaped malachite spires (75 gp) hangs from one of the carrion crawler’s stony tentacles.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
merrenoloth’s ferry. If a creature seated in the throne wears the bone devil’s crown and holds its scepter, that creature can attempt a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check to reopen the archway. Treat a
successful check as if the character had cast the gate spell to open a gate to the Nine Hells. Treasure. The crown and scepter are crafted of rare metal alloys and set with jeweled crystalline buttons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Purple Dragon Knight Purple Dragon knights are warriors who hail from the kingdom of Cormyr. Pledged to protect the crown, they take the fight against evil beyond their kingdom’s borders. They are
you. Each one regains hit points equal to your fighter level, provided that the creature can see or hear you. Royal Envoy A Purple Dragon knight serves as an envoy of the Cormyrean crown. Knights of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
bar, opens the door, and allows them inside. If the characters don’t comply or don’t have the note, a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check convinces the bullywug to open the door and let them
in. Otherwise, a character can use an action to try to force open the door, doing so with a successful DC 13 Strength (Athletics) check. When the characters peer inside, read: Standing just inside the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
can grab the staff out of the air with a successful grapple check against the staff, and grappling the staff does not reduce the creature’s speed. Any creature that successfully grapples the staff
Strength (Athletics) check. Breaking the staff in this manner destroys it. Treasure The game on the table is called Coroniir, more commonly known as crowns. A game of strategy like chess, it enables