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Returning 35 results for 'dead climbing'.
Magic Items
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
climbing meet eight dead and falling Eight snakes sneak under eight bats screaming Eight eyes open, always dreaming All on the cauldron that is ever seeming
can’t be used again until the next dawn.
Tying a dead frog or toad to the end of an ordinary branch and dipping it in the water-filled cauldron transforms the branch into a wand of polymorph
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
human female is sprawled face down in a pool of blood. She is dressed like a high-ranking member of the Cult of the Dragon.
The dead cultist was slain by Iskander. They argued, the dead cultist turned
tell that the cultist was killed by a dragontooth dagger (see appendix C). The balconies are set 8 feet above the floor and can be easily reached by climbing. The floor of each balcony bears a teleport
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
human female is sprawled face down in a pool of blood. She is dressed like a high-ranking member of the Cult of the Dragon.
The dead cultist was slain by Iskander. They argued, the dead cultist turned
tell that the cultist was killed by a dragontooth dagger (see appendix C). The balconies are set 8 feet above the floor and can be easily reached by climbing. The floor of each balcony bears a teleport
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
supplies, you see the body of a dwarf miner, dead for at least a week.
The northeastern section of the cavern has collapsed, forming a ten-foot-wide, twenty-foot-deep pit. A sturdy hemp rope is tied off
around a nearby stalagmite and dangles down the side of the pit, at the bottom of which is a rough-hewn tunnel heading northwest and east.
This was the campsite of the Rockseekers. The dead dwarf is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
climbing a 10-foot-high ledge. (This ledge is further described in area 9.)
Halaster killed a beholder that sought to carve out a domain on this level. From its moldering corpse grew a host of gas spores
Memories table. These memories are experienced from the eye tyrant’s point of view. The walls of the sinkhole have abundant handholds and can be scaled with a successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check. Treasure The dead beholder has a gold tongue stud set with a peridot (750 gp).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
shaft with a successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check. No ability check is required if a rope or climbing gear is used. An unscrupulous and ambitious goblin named Snigbat stands guard at the bottom
has no influence over them. With Hark and the ogres dead, Snigbat can seize the title of boss without being challenged. Once she becomes the new boss, she allows the characters and the villagers of Nightstone to leave the Dripping Caves unharmed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
three shambling mounds, which rise up and attack any other creatures in the room. After 1 hour, the shambling mounds revert to dead compost. The shaft in the ceiling ascends 15 feet to area 45. To scale the smooth walls of the shaft, a character needs a climbing gear or magic.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Deadstone Cleft In the desolate, fog-shrouded foothills of the Graypeak Mountains is a dead-end canyon with the petrified bodies of stone giants embedded in its hundred-foot-tall gray walls. The
connecting them.
Climbing Walls. The walls of Deadstone Cleft have abundant handholds and are fairly easy to climb, requiring a successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check.
Fossilized Stone Giants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
opening of the sinkhole is 20 feet wide and descends into a 20-foot-deep pit. Six workers (neutral, human commoners) are at the bottom of the pit, frantically trying to climb out. Climbing the
Intelligence (Nature) check sees that the earth of its walls is dry and dead, like it’s from somewhere else entirely. Whistlers. A moment after a character looks in the hole, two large, gaunt, bipedal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
sheer cliffs can be scaled, but only with a climbing kit, proficiency in the Athletics skill, and at least 300 feet of rope. The path is a much easier route to the top. It begins on the north side of
attack. Rite of Stolen Life Nanny Pu’pu is a worshiper of Myrkul, the Lord of Bones, and knows a ritual of transformation that can turn a dead humanoid into a zombielike creature. Characters who bring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
K’thriss Drow’b. All four members of the “C” Team lie dead on the floor of their individual bedrooms.
The purple light that radiates out from each room pulses out around the edges of the closed
interior doors, all of which lead to the shared study beyond.
The Fallen Investigation of the members of the “C” Team confirms that they are truly dead. No magic available to the characters can return them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Into the Maze The minotaurs’ maze fills a region of the Underdark one mile on each side. A network of corridors climbing up to higher levels and descending to lower ones by way of ramps, the maze
minotaurs Corpse The characters stumble upon the headless remains of a butchered corpse belonging to a dead dwarf, gnoll, human, or svirfneblin. Gnawed Bones A pile of cracked and gnawed bones is laid out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
palisade’s logs rise to sharpened points, and the gaps between the logs are sealed with tar. The palisade and its stone watchtowers (see area 2) can’t be climbed without the aid of climbing gear or magic
stands atop a constructed, funnel-shaped hill called a motte. The rocky slopes of the motte are covered with loose shale, and scaling these slopes without climbing gear requires a successful DC 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Y3. Druids’ Circle Atop the hill is a wide ring of black boulders and smaller rocks that collectively form a makeshift wall enclosing a field of dead grass. Lightning strikes the edge of the ring
,” they sleep in earthen graves hidden under covers made of sod and dead grass. Characters entering the circle who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 16 or higher notice the dozen covered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
into the north wall of the lodge (leading to area 1D). Flying or climbing characters can reach a balcony on the second floor (leading to area 1G) or a gaping window on the third floor (leading to area
sound of someone climbing the stairs, he retreats to Storvald’s throne room (area 1G). Two closed doors stand between him and that room. Since he isn’t a giant, Nilraun must use an action to try to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
ladder is fixed in the chute for climbing up and down, but nothing marks the position of the open, 3-foot-wide hole when it is covered by rugs. The slight depression it causes in the rug can be
members are likely to recognize this regalia as Mondath’s. When they see that the person wearing it is not Mondath, or if they know she is dead, alarm bells are guaranteed to go off. Developments If a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, defended herself from the unjust arrest, and was charged with attempted murder as a result. She fled to the Indigo Desert and joined an outlaw band, quickly climbing the ranks to become the leader. While
wrapped up tight. They looked like twin death, they did. I’ll never forget their hissing and their slithering, horrid tongues. As a mercy, the body they were dragging looked like it was already dead. I rode on, I tell you. I didn’t look back.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
climbing vines. The palace has many windows, all rendered shatterproof by magic. Attendants in impeccable livery see to the needs of the palace’s occupants, while armored guards stand vigilant around the
exchange for a donation in coins, gems, or art objects of a certain value, as noted in the Helpful Spells table. Helpful Spells Spell Donation Commune 1,000 gp Legend lore 1,500 gp Lesser restoration 150 gp Raise dead 2,000 gp Remove curse 250 gp Scrying 1,000 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
stout vines, so climbing into or out of the grotto is easy and automatically successful. The bones are the remains of Ormalagos, an adult green dragon better known during her lifetime as Needle. She used
the plants around it are dead. The secret door can be detected with a successful DC 17 Wisdom (Perception) check. Characters who inspect the plants around the door and succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
fixed in the chute for climbing up and down, but nothing marks the position of the open, 3-foot-wide hole when it is covered by rugs. The slight depression it causes in the rug can be noticed with a
person wearing it is not Mondath, or if they know she is dead, alarm bells are guaranteed to go off. Developments If a fight breaks out in area 12 and four of the guards from that chamber retreat here
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
climbing 20 feet up the garbage heaps. C2. Hidden Tunnel A narrow passage winds through tons of debris before opening into a leaking, dead-end cavity. Oily sludge pools along the east edge of the chamber
Mercykillers fight to the death. A character who succeeds on a DC 20 Charisma (Deception) check convinces the Mercykillers that Valder is dead or not in Curst. Tunnel. The tunnel to the north winds for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
.
Stairs. Two stone staircases rise on either side of the north entrance, climbing to the balcony.
If any creature disturbs the bones in the alcove, or if Muiral commands them to rise, they coalesce into
frame are the following words in Celestial: “The dead know the secret.” The rules of the gate are as follows: Speaking the proper command word (“Axallian”) while standing in front of the mirror opens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
flee from eight rats scavenging
Eight toads climbing meet eight dead and falling
Eight snakes sneak under eight bats screaming
Eight eyes open, always dreaming
All on the cauldron that is
Iggwilv’s Cauldron, the poem titled “The Witch Queen’s Cauldron” is an incantation that hints at the time-freezing property of the artifact:
Eight cats perch atop eight dead attending
Eight lizards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
when entering this area: Skittish yet greedy Nangnang wants her host to loot the corpse of the dead dwarf before anyone else can. Wise Shagambi suggests that there might be a clue nearby to suggest
handout 23 in appendix E. Characters can avoid triggering the floor tiles by flying or by climbing along the walls and ceiling. Climbing the walls requires a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. The first one contains the exsanguinated corpse of a mountain goat. The second one holds a dead shield dwarf prospector wearing a tattered fur cloak and clutching a miner’s pick close to his chest
. Treasure. Lying next to the ice spider eggs is a frozen potion of climbing and a warhammer with a sapphire (worth 1,000 gp) set into the end of its haft. The potion must be thawed before it can be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
) check hears distant chittering. Light. None. The sunken floor of this huge hall is covered in dead insects, their dried shells shifting and whispering in a faint breeze. Dozens of demonic faces are
filled completely with dead insects along with occasional bones, making it difficult terrain. Pit Traps. Scattered through the room, hidden beneath the blanket of insect bodies, are several pit traps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
can pass through narrow openings in the wall. Climbing over the wall requires a successful DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check. The wall can be easily broken apart or pushed down, but doing so creates a
; see appendix A) has been backed into the southeast corner by a vicious mezzoloth and two nothics. Three dead nothics (killed by Rex) lie on the floor near them.
The mezzoloth was summoned and bound to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
(7d12 + 7) hit points, and walking and climbing speeds of 10 feet. It can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Its ability scores are as
creature. The glowing golden hue of Haungharassk’s shell is augmented by veins of real gold. That gold can be stripped from the shell, but only if the snail is dead (see “Treasure” below). Killing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
cultist dies, its corpse freezes for 9 days, during which time it can’t be thawed, harmed by fire, animated, or raised from the dead. Cult Behavior The Knights of the Black Sword take orders from Levistus
and garb to fashion disguises for themselves. With the aid of climbing gear or magic, the characters can scale the castle walls seen or unseen. The characters can use a charm person spell or similar magic to convince a cultist to let them inside.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
usable only by a death tyrant, negative energy prevents survivors of a battle from healing and animates any dead or dying creatures as zombies under the beholder’s control. Because there is no limit
falling block trap. This ray allows a beholder to station its minions in parts of the lair that can otherwise be accessed only by climbing or flying, preventing the occupants from escaping. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, featuring smooth stone steps and brick walls. Two sputtering torches in wall sconces illuminate the staircase, but the dungeon below is dark.
Map 1.3: Dungeon of the Dead Three View Player Version
the bottom of the staircase is empty, unlit, and flooded with foul-smelling water to a depth of 2 feet (see “Dungeon Features” below for more information). Dungeon Features. The Dungeon of the Dead
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
locked (see Area 2), the bedroom window (see Area 4), and the balcony (Area 5). Climbing. The exterior of the townhouse features well-finished wood paneling and offers no footholds for climbing. The
be intimidated and responds to attempts with, “Yeah, maybe I will scream so loud for the guard it will wake the dead, and we can see who gets there first, yeah?” If Kercut is persuaded to talk, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, there’s no chance they’ll be spotted climbing the tower. During daytime in clear weather, a circling pterafolk spots climbers with a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check, unless characters have
characters can use a long jump is 15 feet. Climbing into or out of the pit is easy and requires a successful DC 5 Strength (Athletics) check. However, the first character who enters the pit disturbs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
but now has only one battered tower near the south road. A wraith—the tormented remnant of a long-dead garrison commander—stands watch. When it detects visitors, the wraith lets out a shriek that
. Climbing atop the wreckage requires a successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check. N5. Siege Towers The remains of two mighty siege towers lie flattened near the moat’s edge. The scorch marks of battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
any creature that isn’t a drow.
Drow. Four male drow elite warriors hide in the dead-end tunnels to the south. Any character who has a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 20 or higher spots these
, Constitution 10, Intelligence 3, Wisdom 3, and Charisma 1. Its climbing and walking speeds are 30 feet, and it can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make