defeat inherent are bind

Polukranos

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

world, and so great were its size and strength that the gods Nylea and Heliod combined their power to bind the monster deep within the Nessian Wood. That incarnation was slain, but the eternal ideal

the minds and lore of a people that, even after a hydra’s defeat, the beast might reappear as a Nyxborn being and begin its legend anew.Acid

Forlarren

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

, set itself up as a petty lord, and rule over all those who fall into its grasp. A Sinister Cycle. A forlarren in its fey aspect demonstrates self-destructive urges that reflect the inherent tension in

. Unfortunately, when it reaches that breaking point, its diabolical nature asserts itself, and it remains in this scheming, dominating mindset until its plans are foiled and it faces defeat. Then, overwhelmed

Salamander

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

their enemies on contact. Even approaching a salamander is dangerous, since flesh blisters and burns in its proximity. This inherent heat is an asset to salamanders’ skill as smiths, allowing them to

, but others enlist the salamanders for their crafting skills, or bind them to forges and ovens to generate limitless heat. Salamander Large elemental, neutral evil Armor Class 15 (natural armor

Birth of the Poleis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

inspired and equipped two human heroes, Kynaios and Tiro, to overthrow the archon Agnomakhos. Divergent tales describe their history following the defeat of the tyrant. Some claim that they warred with each

the badlands of Phoberos as a barrier separating the poleis from each other. Meletis, Akros, and Skophos perpetuated the stark division between civilization and nature that was inherent in the archons

Optional Encounter

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

Optional Encounter If the characters are struggling or you worry about their ability to defeat the dracolich at the end of the adventure, this encounter adds a “here comes the cavalry” possibility to

bind Ogruhl can be broken with a successful dispel magic spell (DC 19). If commanded to do so, the golem uses its sapphire heart to cast dispel magic with a flash of blue light. If the players don’t

Worshiping Mogis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

a single being, the act of war personified. But the inherent tension between honor and brutality in combat led to a dichotomy of purpose too great for a single god to reconcile. Ripping himself apart

when groups rose to oppose him. After one such defeat, the warrior was so filled with wrath that he murdered his entire village in Mogis’s name. The god, delighted by this display, gifted the warrior

Whale Hunt

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

whale needs to be lured to the surface with bait. The desperate hunters try to capture a character to use for this purpose and, if successful, bind and lower the character into the water as a lure

breaks the morale of the other hunters, who head back to Bremen in defeat. Angajuk takes adventurers on an undersea tour

Tlincalli

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

kill, but they also take some of their prey alive when they have new mouths to feed. After using their stingers to paralyze victims and their spiked chains to bind them, tlincallis take these

hunter, moves on, or fights to the death to defeat it. Makeshift Weapons and Objects. Tlincallis are uncivilized and don’t build cities, make clothing, or mine metals. Instead, they scavenge what they

Vizeran's Scheme

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Vizeran believes that his rival meant to summon and bind one specific demon lord. Vizeran finds it difficult to believe that even Gromph could be arrogant enough to think he could bind all the demon lords

defeat the demon lords — but he needs the adventurers’ help to make it happen (see “Vizeran’s Plan”). Vizeran is willing to negotiate other reasonable agreements, including tutoring wizards and

Forlarren

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

into its grasp. A Sinister Cycle. A forlarren in its fey aspect demonstrates self-destructive urges that reflect the inherent tension in its nature. That aspect might drive it to drink itself nearly to

asserts itself, and it remains in this scheming, dominating mindset until its plans are foiled and it faces defeat. Then, overwhelmed with fear and shame, the forlarren’s diabolical nature fades and its

Zones and Denizens

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

them. To conquer the village, the adventurers must defeat all adult yakfolk that live here. If the adventurers approach the village in a nonthreatening manner, Chief Kartha-Kaya welcomes them with

strip the adventurers of their belongings (including their armor), then bind their wrists and ankles in shackles. The party’s belongings are piled in the chief’s hut, and the prisoners are set to work

Hydras

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

defeat, the beast might reappear as a Nyxborn being and begin its legend anew. Ironscale Hydra Five-headed ironscale hydras lurk in the wild places of the world, being common foes for heroes seeking to

the eternal ideal of a hydra. In its first incarnation, it fell from Nyx to the mortal world, and so great were its size and strength that the gods Nylea and Heliod combined their power to bind the

Encounters in the Crypt

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

a wand of secrets, and another wears a necklace of fireballs. If the characters defeat the undead, they can claim these items for themselves. C5. Memorial Steles When the characters enter this room

. Any character who has seen the steles in area C5 can, with a successful DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana) check, discern the papers’ purpose: they bind the warriors’ souls to the steles and compel them to

Mortuary Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

line a semicircular chamber within the Nevervault. Each stele is inscribed with arcane sigils that magically bind a restless soul to the stele. The steles each have an Armor Class of 17, 50 hit points

much damage on a successful one. Skall’s Reward. If the characters help Skall and defeat the spirit, they earn the respect of the dead. Skall bestows a Charm of the Dead Truce (see the “Heralds of Dust Charms” section) on each character.

The Morkoth

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

certain defeat at the hands of his other enemies. Rool’s betrayal doesn’t make him friendly toward the party. Once Daggerdark is dispatched, Rool continues to fight the adventurers to the bitter end

and unconscious while bound in this manner. Four chains bind him. The chains are secured to the hull and must be broken to release the giant from his stasis or free him from the ship’s hold. Striking

Areas of the Sanctum

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

is confronted, Urstul feigns anger toward the wizard and offers to help the characters defeat him, but this ruse can be seen through by someone who makes a successful DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check

. It radiates an aura of abjuration magic when targeted by a detect magic spell or similar magic. Manshoon uses the circle to bind extraplanar creatures. When a celestial, an elemental, a fey, or a

High Hall Cathedral

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

decomposed. Her nonmagical greatsword was placed at her side. Rumors suggest that she was an incarnation of Torm, or that Torm’s essence filled the woman and inspired her to defeat the threat. Any devil

doesn’t break the agreements that bind the souls of Elturel’s people to Avernus. Holy Water Fonts. The two wide fonts here contain water that has been blessed by priests, enough to fill fifty flasks

Areas of the Water Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

. Treasure Eyon has a waterproofed leather pouch on her belt that contains 15 gp, 6 pp, five delicately carved coral gemstones worth 80 gp each, and a potion of healing. Development If the characters defeat

rededicated it as a place to ceremonially drown captives. Each of the pools is 10 feet deep. The stones average about 50 pounds, and the ropes are used to bind a victim’s feet together before pushing him or

Tomb Locations

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

Onyx Scar’s resident spellcaster and has cast greater invisibility on himself. If the characters defeat the golem, Edino hides until he can sneak to area X19 and alert Aminta. Edino’s Experiments. Edino

Xeluan to its rightful place. When Rilago’s host touches the shard to the giant’s heart, they bind as one. As the giant’s heart is made whole again, Rilago’s spirit is laid to rest, and the character ceases to be possessed.

Locations on the Fortress Level

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

Strength (Athletics) check to defeat the arcane lock is DC 30, and the Dexterity check to bypass the magical lock using thieves’ tools is DC 25. Casting a knock spell on the door suppresses the magical

back. Several sets of corroded manacles are connected to the walls,and some still bind a few crumbling skeletons. Creatures. Three kobolds are bound with crude rope to the iron spike. A battered

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