defeat intended are breathe

Chapter 5: Temple of the Elder Elemental Eye

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

Chapter 5: Temple of the Elder Elemental Eye The struggle to defeat the forces of Elemental Evil is coming to a head. Characters have cleared out the cult’s surface outposts and taken the fight to

. CHARACTER ADVANCEMENT If the party cleaned out each of the temples in chapter 4, the adventurers begin this chapter around 10th level. The Fane of the Eye is intended for a 10th-level group; the Howling

Adventure Summary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

defeat the memory web, they inherit the emissaries’ memories, imprinting Shalfey’s mission firmly in their minds. Shortly thereafter, the characters witness the prophesied star falling to the Tegefed

Heavens, or they can track down the messengers’ intended contact, the druid Derwyth. The journey might lead characters to a cave of derro raiders, a lakeside community of hunters and giant beavers, or

The Wizards Three

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

facing the might of one of the multiverse’s most powerful good-aligned spellcasters, so the warlord devised a plot to trick Alustriel into helping him defeat Vecna. With the help of spies, Kas learned

that Alustriel intended to summon two powerful friends to oppose Vecna: the wizards Tasha and Mordenkainen. (For more information about Alustriel, Tasha, and Mordenkainen, see appendix B.) Kas knows

Anvilwrought

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

against being poisoned, and you have resistance to poison damage. You don’t need to eat, drink, or breathe. You are immune to disease. You don’t need to sleep, and magic can’t put you to sleep. Sentry’s

. 5 Purphoros intended me to carry on his work by making even greater creations of my own. 6 Someone in Mount Velus implanted a terrible secret within me in order to smuggle it out into the world.

Cargo Deck Conflagration

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

find the Cargo Deck filled with thick smoke. Rules for the smoke are as follows: Smoke Inhalation. Any creature that needs to breathe must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw whenever it starts its

creatures and objects beyond that range are only lightly obscured. Running the NPCs As the characters defeat the last of the mephits, Krik’Lit and Pffred get the fire under control by expending half the

2. Vast Cavern

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

scaladar through a variation of the simulacrum spell that uses rust as a component instead of snow. The arch is still months away from completion, and there’s a good chance it won’t function as intended. A

overlooking the trench. The hobgoblins aim to draw out Zox Clammersham, defeat him, seize the ring he uses to control the scaladar, and return the ring to Doomcrown, the hobgoblin warlord on level 14

Run the Encounter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

to defeat it in 1–2 rounds. Merrow Extortionist Large Monstrosity, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 30 (4d10 + 8) Speed 10 ft., swim 40 ft. STR 16 (+3

) Proficiency Bonus +2 Amphibious. The merrow can breathe air and water. Actions Multiattack. The merrow makes two Rend attacks. Rend. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) piercing damage. Linda Lithén

Episode 6: Showdown with the Six

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Episode 6: Showdown with the Six THE DRAN & COURTIER The characters (now 6th level) have learned that the Orrery of the Wanderer channels magic even more powerful than intended by its creator, the

been subsequently bested, the characters can open a final door leading to a dark series of dimensional caverns — and the lair of an ancient deep crow. That terrible creature is sure to defeat the

Viktra Mordenheim

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

more than create life—she could defeat death! She wished to breathe sentience into dead flesh and produce sturdier shells than the bodies of fragile, temporary mortals. She added corpse theft to her

Aboleth

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

knowledge and experience from generation to generation. Thus, the injury of their defeat by the gods remains perfectly preserved in their minds. Aboleths’ minds are treasure troves of ancient lore

(5,900 XP) Amphibious. The aboleth can breathe air and water. Mucous Cloud. While underwater, the aboleth is surrounded by transformative mucus. A creature that touches the aboleth or that hits it

Shadow Magic

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

see it, because I think it’s a different beholder. Shadow Sorcerer Quirks d6 Quirk 1 You are always icy cold to the touch. 2 When you are asleep, you don’t appear to breathe (though you must

still breathe to survive). 3 You barely bleed, even when badly injured. 4 Your heart beats once per minute. This event sometimes surprises you. 5 You have trouble remembering that living creatures and

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

Machine of Lum the Mad. Yet with Lum’s eventual defeat, his great machine was destroyed. The Infernal Machine is a delicate, intricate, bulky, and heavy device, weighing some 5,500 pounds. It can

forth, you breathe out intermittent gouts of flame that deal 1d4 fire damage to you. 49 You can cast the daylight spell three times. An evil undead creature that comes within 30 feet of you for the

Wave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

own nature and purpose. For all its devotion to the sea gods, Wave fears that it was intended to bring about a particular sea god’s demise. This destiny is something Wave might not be able to avert

a bubble of air around your head. It allows you to breathe normally underwater. This bubble stays with you until you speak the command word again, the cap is removed, or you are no longer underwater

Shambling Mound

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

+ 4) bludgeoning damage. Engulf. The shambling mound engulfs a Medium or smaller creature grappled by it. The engulfed target is blinded, restrained, and unable to breathe, and it must succeed on a

Resurgent Menace. If a shambling mound faces defeat before an overwhelming foe, the root-stem can feign death, collapsing the remains of its mound. If not subsequently killed, the root-stem beds down in

Adventure Situations by Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

to steal royal regalia. 7 A golem intended to serve as a protector has gone berserk and captured its creator. 8 A conspiracy of spies, assassins, and necromancers schemes to overthrow a ruler. 9 After

beholders, and hungry purple worms. They might encounter and even defeat a powerful adult dragon. At this tier, they broker peace between nations or lead them into war, and their formidable reputations

Ilvaash's Anima

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

-foot-tall statue of a Humanoid brain adorned with diamonds. This room is intended for eventual habitation by more cultists of Ilvaash. Seven Fragments. If the fanatics found all seven obelisk

with one another to not be nearest to the obelisk. The Fanatics’ Defeat. If all three fanatics are killed, the obelisk collapses into dust and is permanently destroyed.

Vizeran's Scheme

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

, the Prince of Demons, arrived in the Claw Rift of Menzoberranzan and rampaged through the city before escaping into the wider Underdark. The intended purpose of Gromph’s ritual is unclear, but

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

Hrakhamar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Hrakhamar Nearby volcanic eruptions forced the dwarves to abandon Hrakhamar (map 2.9). They always intended to reoccupy and reactivate the forge when it was deemed safe, but that day never came

. Despite their best efforts, the firenewts have been unable to force the door or defeat the locks. Locked Door. The door’s upper lock is embedded in an adamantine frame resembling a stylized form of

Character Advancement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

the treasure. Treasure. The wagon holds supplies intended for the keep: animal feed, bales of hay, and sacks of freshly milled flour. Stashed in one of the sacks is a purse that contains 12 GP

by Pral’s band. If the characters defeat Pral and his band, they find a sack that contains 20 GP and one magic item; roll once on the Magic Items table in appendix A (rerolling duplicates) to determine

Harrowhall Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

fate and the creator of the first Deck of Many Things, stands in the center of the courtyard. She’s depicted as a solemn-faced woman holding a spread of cards. The statue is a stone golem intended to

spirit confuses them. If the characters defeat Gremorly and these helmed horrors have not yet been destroyed, they become allies to the characters and defend this room on their behalf. Treasure. If a

Howling Caves Locations

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

breathe. The creature can’t breathe normally again unless it succeeds on the saving throw, made again at the end of each minute. A remove curse spell also ends the effect, as does bottled breath (see

spellcasters. Aerisi refuses to flee at this point, and trying to do so through the air portal with Windvane would be disastrous. When the characters defeat her, she vanishes in a scream of wind, but

Chromatic Dragons

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

dragon can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Actions Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence

ft., passive Perception 21 Languages Common, Draconic Challenge 14 (11,500 XP) Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving

Predator Pools

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

speed of 30 feet and can breathe underwater. Pool. The floor within 5 feet of the pool is crusted with the remains of the scrags’ meals. If a creature makes a Dexterity saving throw while on the

. The necromancy magic in this pool is intended not to keep it clean but to kill intruders. Any creature that makes an attack dealing radiant damage in this area must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving

Silent Sound Lighthouse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

” on it records adventures the order has undertaken. It also notes intended headquarters renovations that are constantly behind schedule, given how much time the franchise members spend away from the

stairs (see “Trapped Stairs” below). The hell hounds can, however, breathe fire on anyone who gets close enough to them. Wards. A character who succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check made to

People of Phandalin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

the first person to talk to them in private. Laughing off his claims as “political rhetoric,” he offers to buy drinks and asks to hear the group’s stories. Harbin Wester is intended to be a political

than a typical ogre, and tries to bargain with the characters if it looks like they might defeat her. If questioned, she tells the story of being hired to attack the manor. A goblin in hooded robes paid

Death House Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

open to the hallway. The stone slabs meant to seal the rooms lean against the walls outside the crypts. These crypts are intended to hold the remains of the Durst family members on their deaths. The

defeat it. For its Bloodheart Stake trait, the impaler is bound to the stake in Brigetta’s corpse. Retrieving the Rod Piece. If the relentless impaler is destroyed, the cultists cower in fear and allow

Dragon Organizations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Wards. The arcane markings carved into hidecarved dragons’ scales are magical protections, intended to make the dragons more resilient against the threats they might face in carrying out the lauth’s

mean journeying to another world or finding a way to help awaken the dragon’s dragonsight. Inheritors of the First World “Breathe, dragons: you are inheritors, / ruling the wreck of the First

Afterlife Casino Locations

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

, with shouting and cheering patrons clustered around it. Numbered rats scurry along their respective lanes. As the rats cross the finish line, cries of victory and groans of defeat erupt from the

cast-iron devil faces mounted on its south side. If a creature without an employee pass card comes within 10 feet of the double door, the devil faces open their mouths and breathe a 10-foot-wide, 30

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

the spiders to push the characters into the webs. If the characters defeat Sajia and Zuri and the phase spiders are not in the presence of Claugiyliamatar or other Gnawbones druids, a character who

breathe (see “Suffocating” in chapter 8 of the Player’s Handbook). A creature can pull another creature within its reach out of a slime pool by using its action and succeeding on a Strength (Athletics

The Fissure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

-deep section and under the sewage. There, the tentacle has three-quarters cover, and the creature can’t breathe. A creature that falls unconscious while grappled beneath the sewage is pulled through

breath weapon against the darkmantles because the weight of the boulders makes it hard for her to breathe. When the characters engage the darkmantles, the monsters ignore the dragon to focus on the

Supernatural Regions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Supernatural Regions Not all lands thrive as nature intended. Magical forces, strange interlopers, or tragic events can alter an area’s destiny, fundamentally changing the land. While the flora

squashed insects’ foul smell. Creatures that don’t need to breathe automatically succeed on this saving throw. 71–75 One of the characters in the region must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

tactile, and creatures unable to breathe underwater suffocate while in this chamber. A hostile giant shark swims beneath the characters. The shark is part of the mirage, though it can harm characters who

, perceiving the empty room and its exits. A creature with truesight can also see through the illusion. Upon realizing the illusion, a creature can breathe the water as easily as it breathes air. However

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

piercing damage). Treasure Khalt has a pouch containing 30 gp, 12 pp, four garnets worth 100 gp each, and two potions of greater healing. Development If the characters defeat these cultists and then

Briny Maze Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

defeat. She hopes someone else—perhaps the characters—might eliminate this problem for them. Wall Rip. The flumphs created the rip in the wall to enter the Briny Maze. It’s barely large enough for a

from realizing the rip is there. Enlisting the Flumphs. If the characters defeat the encephalon cluster lurking in area B12 and report to the flumphs, the flumphs are overjoyed that they can spread

Fane Locations

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

the ogre skeleton. This room houses three Emberhorn minotaurs waiting to receive the “blessing of Imix” (the ability to breathe clouds of burning embers). The ogre was a minion of the earth cult

are. He or she is also aware of any other prophets the party has faced and defeated, having seen the events in fevered visions. The prophet dismisses any such defeat as the culling the weak, assuring

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