crushing runes grasp to her released

Soul Shaker

Monsters Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Crushing Grasp"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d8+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Crushing Grasp

together, whereupon the soul shaker reforms and regains all its hit points. Unusual Nature. The soul shaker doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Crushing Grasp. Melee Weapon Attack: +7

Wayward Haint

monsters

. The trapped haint can see and hear through the bottle out to 10 feet, and any creature in that range can hear the haint. The haint is released if the bottle breaks or another creature opens it

and lash out with a crushing wave of the grief and indecision that binds their spirit. Secret. Wayward haints can be trapped in empty bottles if they’re tricked or forced to pass over one.PoisonAcid, Bludgeoning, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Piercing, Slashing, Thunder

Shub-Niggurath

monsters

of desperate exiles fleeing persecution, face starvation in the wilds. Seemingly by chance, they stumble across ancient standing stones or a similar edifice. The runes on the site are strangely

give way to twisted, misshapen creatures “blessed” by Shub-Niggurath. Her dark young walk the land, crushing anyone who would defy the cult. The corruption spreads, eventually reaching

The Cure

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

around the hilt and minuscule runes emblazoned on the flat of the blade. When light hits the dagger, the blade appears to pulse with an inner radiance. The dagger resembles the one that scarred Quill as

a child. To activate the spells imbued within the dagger, the weapon must pierce the flesh of the intended target. After the purifying magic is released, the dagger loses its magical properties.

The Cure

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

around the hilt and minuscule runes emblazoned on the flat of the blade. When light hits the dagger, the blade appears to pulse with an inner radiance. The dagger resembles the one that scarred Quill as

a child. To activate the spells imbued within the dagger, the weapon must pierce the flesh of the intended target. After the purifying magic is released, the dagger loses its magical properties.

Qualith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, nonliving material they grasp or caress with their tentacles. The imprinting causes imperceptible surface changes to the object, and abrasion or degradation of the material can cause the inscription to

, its intended meaning, and its intended audience. A failed attempt results in a crushing headache and, in extreme cases, madness. A comprehend languages spell provides understanding of the inscription roughly equivalent to what a mind flayer would get from it.

Qualith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, nonliving material they grasp or caress with their tentacles. The imprinting causes imperceptible surface changes to the object, and abrasion or degradation of the material can cause the inscription to

, its intended meaning, and its intended audience. A failed attempt results in a crushing headache and, in extreme cases, madness. A comprehend languages spell provides understanding of the inscription roughly equivalent to what a mind flayer would get from it.

10. Arcane Display

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

if needed. Hanging on a stone peg that juts from the wall, the gold-plated shield is etched with arcane runes. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of necromancy magic radiating from the shield. A

character who examines the runes and succeeds on a DC 18 Intelligence (Arcana) check can ascertain that the runes give the shield the magical ability to trap creatures inside it. Any creature that

10. Arcane Display

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

if needed. Hanging on a stone peg that juts from the wall, the gold-plated shield is etched with arcane runes. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of necromancy magic radiating from the shield. A

character who examines the runes and succeeds on a DC 18 Intelligence (Arcana) check can ascertain that the runes give the shield the magical ability to trap creatures inside it. Any creature that

36. Temple Maintenance

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

door to area 36c. Dwarvish runes are inscribed above each lever. The pit is a trash compactor designed to flatten garbage into sheets that can be easily carted away and disposed of. The first lever

is currently in the up position and has the word “Crush” inscribed above it. Moving this lever to the down position causes the pit’s east and west walls to close together, crushing anything between

36. Temple Maintenance

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

door to area 36c. Dwarvish runes are inscribed above each lever. The pit is a trash compactor designed to flatten garbage into sheets that can be easily carted away and disposed of. The first lever

is currently in the up position and has the word “Crush” inscribed above it. Moving this lever to the down position causes the pit’s east and west walls to close together, crushing anything between

Example Complex Traps

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

and initiative count 10. Active Elements. The Path of Blades includes a set of whirling blades along the first 80 feet of the trap, crushing pillars that slam down from the ceiling to the floor before

+5 bonus to the attack roll and dealing 11 (2d10) slashing damage on a hit. Crushing Pillars (Initiative 10). Each creature in the 50-foot-long area beyond the first 80 feet of the hallway must make a

6. Annam's Temple

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

archway is 40 feet wide and 40 feet tall. Six different runes are carved into it, each one inlaid with mithral, and a glowing mist fills the arch. Niches in the walls on either side of it contain empty

Their Weapons. Five of these statues grasp giant-sized weapons that can be removed. Thrym’s weapon is missing and can be found in area 7. Removing any of these weapons from the dungeon causes it to

6. Annam's Temple

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

archway is 40 feet wide and 40 feet tall. Six different runes are carved into it, each one inlaid with mithral, and a glowing mist fills the arch. Niches in the walls on either side of it contain empty

Their Weapons. Five of these statues grasp giant-sized weapons that can be removed. Thrym’s weapon is missing and can be found in area 7. Removing any of these weapons from the dungeon causes it to

Example Complex Traps

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

and initiative count 10. Active Elements. The Path of Blades includes a set of whirling blades along the first 80 feet of the trap, crushing pillars that slam down from the ceiling to the floor before

+5 bonus to the attack roll and dealing 11 (2d10) slashing damage on a hit. Crushing Pillars (Initiative 10). Each creature in the 50-foot-long area beyond the first 80 feet of the hallway must make a

35. Eyes of Stone

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

side on the floor. The beholder has been here longer than the Shadowdusks. If released from its petrified state with a greater restoration spell or similar magic, it attacks other creatures

this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 1 on level 23, in the closest unoccupied space next to the similar gate located there.

35. Eyes of Stone

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

side on the floor. The beholder has been here longer than the Shadowdusks. If released from its petrified state with a greater restoration spell or similar magic, it attacks other creatures

this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 1 on level 23, in the closest unoccupied space next to the similar gate located there.

12. Burket's Guard Post

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4

grasp 1st level (4 slots): magic missile, shield, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): mirror image, web 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, fear, haste, stinking cloud If Burket is killed or if

(worth 10 gp) and Snarla’s spellbook. The book contains the spells that she has prepared and no others. It is protected by an explosive runes glyph of warding that deals 5d6 fire damage.

12. Burket's Guard Post

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4

grasp 1st level (4 slots): magic missile, shield, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): mirror image, web 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, fear, haste, stinking cloud If Burket is killed or if

(worth 10 gp) and Snarla’s spellbook. The book contains the spells that she has prepared and no others. It is protected by an explosive runes glyph of warding that deals 5d6 fire damage.

22. Rooms of Magic

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

22. Rooms of Magic Ezzat summons and speaks to planar beings in area 22a, and keeps his spellbook in area 22b. 22a. Magic Circle Circle. A circle of runes is inscribed on the floor. Door Symbol

antipathy effect like that created by an antipathy/sympathy spell (save DC 20) while the spellbook is in its grasp. The spell affects all creatures except Ezzat and is inactive whenever the spellbook

22. Rooms of Magic

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

22. Rooms of Magic Ezzat summons and speaks to planar beings in area 22a, and keeps his spellbook in area 22b. 22a. Magic Circle Circle. A circle of runes is inscribed on the floor. Door Symbol

antipathy effect like that created by an antipathy/sympathy spell (save DC 20) while the spellbook is in its grasp. The spell affects all creatures except Ezzat and is inactive whenever the spellbook

3. Entrance to the Tomb of Horrors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7

that evidently confines some sort of horrid creature (its taloned and scaled hands grasp the bars of its small window). If the plaster and lath beneath this image is broken away, a normal, inward

noticeable runes in the mosaic floor. The message reads: Acererak congratulates you on your powers of observation, so make of this whatever you wish, for you will be mine in the end no matter what! Go

D&D Beyond

Search Results