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Returning 35 results for 'crown checks'.
Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Stone Camouflage. The Pudding King has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in rocky terrain.
Gnome Cunning. The Pudding King has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma
, ray of sickness, shield
2nd level (3 slots): crown of madness, misty step
3rd level (3 slots): gaseous form, stinking cloud
4th level (3 slots): blight, confusion
5th level (1 slot): cloudkillWar
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
hours. On a failed save, the creature has disadvantage for 1 minute on Wisdom and Charisma checks and on Wisdom and Charisma saves.
At the start of each of its turns, the sire can suppress this aura
Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The sire can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: clairvoyance, crown of madness, major image, suggestion
1/day each
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
on the Crowd. Whenever a creature within 60 feet of the master dies, the master gains 15 temporary hit points and has advantage on all attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws until the end of
: charm person (as a 3rd-level spell), crown of madness
1/day: dominate person
Magic Resistance. The master has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The
Graz'zt
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
spells, requiring no material components:
At will: charm person, crown of madness, detect magic, dispel magic, dissonant whispers
3/day each: counterspell, darkness, dominate person, sanctuary
reaction to move up to its speed as Graz’zt directs.
Sow Discord. Graz’zt casts crown of madness or dissonant whispers.
Teleport. Graz’zt uses his Teleport action.The appearance of the
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. Xardorok attacks twice with a weapon or casts eldritch blast twice.
Spiked Gauntlet. Melee Weapon
Strength checks and Strength saving throws with advantage. If Xardorok lacks the room to become Large, he attains the maximum size possible in the space available.
Invisibility (Recharge 4–6
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
;s home world.
Sunlight Hypersensitivity. While in sunlight, Kas takes 20 radiant damage at the start of his turn, has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks, and can’t use his Change
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
is weakened until the end of its next turn. A weakened creature has disadvantage on Strength-based ability checks and Strength saving throws, and the creature’s weapon attacks that rely on
spines that run in a ridge from the crown of the head to the tip of the tail. These spines hover above a living topaz dragon’s back, dancing and shifting with the dragon’s mood.
Embodiment of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
":"Desiccating Breath", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and is weakened until the end of its next turn. A weakened creature has disadvantage on Strength-based ability checks and Strength
visibly in the gem-like spines that run in a ridge from the crown of the head to the tip of the tail. These spines hover above a living topaz dragon’s back, dancing and shifting with the dragon
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
moonstone dragon seeks the platinum crown of a Fey prince—and will do anything to get it.
4
A gluttonous moonstone dragon is consuming all the moonlight in a small forest, making the
succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on ability checks until initiative count 20 on the following round.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a legendary moonstone dragon
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
locals own.
3
A moonstone dragon seeks the platinum crown of a Fey prince—and will do anything to get it.
4
A gluttonous moonstone dragon is consuming all the moonlight in a small
images flit through the dragon’s lair. Each creature in the lair must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on ability checks until initiative count 20 on the following
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and is weakened until the end of its next turn. A weakened creature has disadvantage on Strength-based ability checks and Strength saving throws, and the
dragon’s psionic power manifests visibly in the gem-like spines that run in a ridge from the crown of the head to the tip of the tail. These spines hover above a living topaz dragon’s back
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and is weakened until the end of its next turn. A weakened creature has disadvantage on Strength-based ability checks and Strength saving throws, and the creature
power manifests visibly in the gem-like spines that run in a ridge from the crown of the head to the tip of the tail. These spines hover above a living topaz dragon’s back, dancing and shifting with
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
, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Web Walker. The drow ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.Multiattack. The drow makes two poisonous touch attacks or two bite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Rigus Gate Destination: Infinite Battlefield of Acheron Primary Citizens: Humanoids Rulers: The Crown Generals Generals stoke the fires of war in Rigus, a permanent military encampment linked to a
adventurers quickly ascend the ladder, but unproven visitors—called “slates” after the blank, chalk-white badges they wear within the town—are paid little attention. The six Crown Generals are the top brass
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->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
devastating blows, withstand peril, and garner glory. Whether in athletic contests or bloody battle, Champions strive for the crown of the victor. Level 3: Improved Critical Your attack rolls with weapons and
) checks. In addition, immediately after you score a Critical Hit, you can move up to half your Speed without provoking Opportunity Attacks. Level 7: Additional Fighting Style You gain another Fighting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
is littered with empty wine bottles. Painted in blood above the door leading to the uppermost chamber are the words “The crown knows all!” in Draconic. When the characters enter the topmost chamber
, read: An elderly woman sits rigidly on a black throne, shrouded in ice. She wears a crown of entwined iron tentacles, and her forehead is bruised where the band fits tightly against her skull. An
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Charisma checks and on Wisdom and Charisma saves.
At the start of each of its turns, the sire can suppress this aura until the start of its next turn.
Innate Spellcasting. The sire’s innate
spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 18, +10 to hit with spell attacks). The sire can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: clairvoyance, crown of madness
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
recruiting kenku in the Dock Ward. Find him and quietly put him to the sword.” Whichever character leads the search must succeed on three DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) checks before gaining three
failures, with each check representing 8 hours of investigation. Other characters can assist, granting advantage on the checks. Harko (bandit captain) has two kenku companions that fight by his side. Reward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
the monarch is selected (see “Selecting a Monarch” below). Candlefoot holds the hatbox containing the monarch’s crown. Mister Witch removes the crown of golden butterflies from the hatbox and places
crowd. Mister Light exudes cheerfulness and follows through with the ceremony regardless of who is chosen. At the end of the celebration, as the carnival begins to wind down, the ceremonial crown
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
of them learns what that person saw or heard. (No ability checks are required, since the eyewitnesses are eager to talk.) Fala Lefaliir Fala, the owner of Corellon’s Crown (see chapter 2, area T4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
weapon if necessary.
Feed on the Crowd. Whenever a creature within 60 feet of the master dies, the master gains 15 temporary hit points and has advantage on all attack rolls, ability checks, and
no material components:
At will: charm person (as a 3rd-level spell), crown of madness
1/day: dominate person
Magic Resistance. The master has advantage on saving throws against spells and other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Multiattack. The duergar makes two melee attacks. It can replace one of those attacks with a use of Mind Mastery.
Mind-Poison Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to
its weapon damage to 1, and makes attacks, checks, and saving throws with disadvantage if they use Strength. It gains a +5 bonus to all Dexterity (Stealth) checks and a +5 bonus to its AC. It can also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
document granting permission to oversee the estate in the name of the crown), a land grant (a legal document bequeathing custody of the land to the character for as long as he or she remains loyal to
the crown), or a deed (a legal document that serves as proof of ownership). Land can also be acquired by inheritance or other means. Royal charters and land grants are usually given by the crown as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
points at the start of his turn if he has at least 1 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
takes 20 radiant damage at the start of his turn, has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks, and can’t use Change Shape.
Actions
Multiattack. Kas makes three Vengeful Sword attacks. He can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
lowers by 1 step (see “Tracking Mood” earlier in the chapter). Ticket Pacts d8 Pact 1 You must not tell a lie knowingly. 2 You must wear a crown of flowers and water it every hour without taking it
instruments allow him to get the true measure of guests. In his hands, the spyglass and ear horn grant Nikolas advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks to discern lies and determine true intent. Characters who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
hand, poison spray
1st–5th level (3 5th-level slots): conjure animals (spiders only), crown of madness, dimension door, dispel magic, fear, fly, giant insect, hold monster, insect plague
make an ability check.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the drow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Web Walker. The drow ignores
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
attacks), and makes Strength checks and Strength saving throws with advantage. If the minotaur lacks the room to become Large, the minotaur doesn’t change size.
Bonus Actions
Unerring Tracker
spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At will: Prestidigitation, Speak with Animals
1/day each: Bestow Curse, Command, Crown of Madness
Bonus Actions
Unerring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
checks made to influence the tower’s guards. The draconians ignore sounds inside the tower. T2: Entry Murals of idyllic life in the flying city adorn this grand foyer’s gray stone walls. One on the west
orchestra pits, while a dais in the center holds a bejeweled throne whose back is carved like the rays of the sun. Seated on the throne is a human man dressed in crimson robes and wearing a crown bearing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Factions of Gracklstugh The Deepkingdom is a feudal state with the Deepking as the absolute monarch, who passes the crown to descendants or relatives in his Steelshadow clan. Each clan is led by a
exhaustion level drops below 1, it no longer suffers the effects of grackle-lung and becomes immune to it for the next week. Duergar and derro are inured to grackle-lung, making Constitution checks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
themselves known, the guard slides open the peephole and checks to see if they’re wearing the Ashen Heirs’ distinctive efreeti masks. If they are, he then asks for the passphrase. If a character answers, “Let
(Investigation) check notes a patch of sand that was recently dug up. The iron chest can be exposed and opened by two or more characters working for 1 minute. The chest contains a gold crown inlaid with fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
(Deception) check contested by the guards’ Wisdom (Insight) checks; if all the characters succeed, the guards are fooled and allow them to pass. If combat erupts here, two earth elementals burst up
.
This area is perfect for random encounters. G8. Cavern of the Lost Crown As the party approaches this area for the first time, read the following text: Bloodcurdling screams come from the cave ahead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
birds are harmless. Images of the silver circlet, the adamantine crown, and the golden crown from the characters’ dream are still recognizable in the mosaic. Descending the crumbling stairs on foot is
mason’s tools. On a failed check, a character triggers a short rockfall and takes 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage. After three successful checks, the archway is cleared. H3. Central Chamber Though a layer of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
chamber when they’re not hunting (25 percent chance of being absent when characters arrive). The bugbear wears a crown of antlers on his head to enhance his frightening appearance. Balsag considers all non
advantage on Charisma checks for 24 hours. Once the tile is activated, it is dormant for 24 hours. Creature. A shadow hides in the gloom behind the dragon statue. It attacks only those who spot it or who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, the character must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution check. Also, the character has disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide. 6–7 Warting Gas. Hideous warts erupt across the character’s
bucket and a withered head of cabbage. It decides on a large gourd. 2 A bullywug bedecked in the trappings of a monarch constantly adjusts his ill-fitting crown of lily blossoms while leafing through