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Keys from the Golden Vault
, are the same in each form. Any equipment he is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. He reverts to his true form if he dies.
Keen Smell. Eliphas has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks
relics and keeping powerful items out of evil hands. Eliphas designed the magical music boxes that the Golden Vault uses to communicate with its field operatives.
Eliphas is a neutral good, human
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Puzzles Tinnel Lovitt This section presents two puzzles designed to invite group participation and challenge characters (and players) of any stripe. Each puzzle can be included in your campaign as
the puzzle is solved. Hint Checks. This section suggests hints that characters might use their skills to reveal. Provide one or more of the hints if the characters get stuck. If a character has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
combatants, and lesser kuo-toa live in fear of them. Kuo-toa Gear. Many weapons of the kuo-toa are designed to capture rather than kill. Nets are common, though some carry pincer staffs (also called
mancatchers) designed to trap and immobilize foes. Kuo-toa warriors also treat their shields with a sticky goo that catches incoming weapons. In general, kuo-toa don’t like the weight of armor on their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
). Getting the helm to the Command Deck will take a bit of work, given that the tyrant ship’s access shafts are designed for hovering beholders. Characters can use the climbing kits, pitons, and ropes to
create an anchored rope ladder that allows them to easily traverse an access shaft. Assuming they follow this course of action, no ability checks are required to climb the shaft. It simply takes time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
language through your senses. Skills. The Docent has a +7 bonus to ability checks using one of the following skills (roll a d4): (1) Arcana, (2) History, (3) Investigation, or (4) Nature. Spells. The
. Personality. A Docent is designed to advise and assist the warforged it’s attached to, including acting as a translator. The Docent’s properties are under its control, and if you have a bad relationship with your Docent, it might refuse to assist you.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
distress, which are designed to lure the characters onward. The tunnel floor is a counterweighted beam. Its overbalancing point is the third square north of the door. When one or more characters move
Strength (Athletics) check, or two successful checks if using the Dash action. Those who succeed still slide 10 feet north on initiative count 10 in each round, but they can also climb upward according
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
checks is required to slowly disengage the trap’s components. The trap’s effect degrades with each successful check until the characters finally deactivate it. Most complex traps are designed so that they
. Countermeasures. A trap can be defeated in a variety of ways. A trap’s description details the checks or spells that can detect or disable it. It also specifies what happens, if anything, on a failed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
which jets of flame will erupt, or otherwise detect something that points to a trap's presence. A trap's description specifies the checks and DCs needed to detect it, disable it, or both. A character
character can attempt an Intelligence (Arcana) check to detect or disarm a magic trap, in addition to any other checks noted in the trap's description. The DCs are the same regardless of the check used
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
which jets of flame will erupt, or otherwise detect something that points to a trap’s presence. A trap’s description specifies the checks and DCs needed to detect it, disable it, or both. A character
character can attempt an Intelligence (Arcana) check to detect or disarm a magic trap, in addition to any other checks noted in the trap’s description. The DCs are the same regardless of the check used
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
an extended magical ritual. Constructed Nature. A homunculus doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Expeditious Messenger An expeditious messenger is a speedy flier, designed to quickly carry
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Keen Senses. The defender has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks.
Telepathic Bond. While the defender is on the same plane of existence as its master, it can magically
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
’ tools and a successful DC 15 Dexterity check. The Banites’ ritual is designed to break Shan’s will, making him subservient to Bane. Amath has been using this ritual to “turn” broadsheet publishers as
secure and safe to walk on, enabling creatures to scale the outside of the tower without having to make ability checks. The scaffolding rattles and creaks, however, and any creature that moves on it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Lower Decks The lower decks are riddled with holes, allowing easy access to the fortress interior. Characters can ascend to the command deck without needing to make ability checks simply by moving up
) piercing damage.
Soul Intake Deep inside the wreck is a 5-foot-diameter, cylindrical pipe made of iron that runs almost the full height of the fortress. This pipe was designed to siphon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
decisions on how to present the information or allow for checks to find the trap. Should you give the characters a clue that the tripwire is there? Should you allow them to make a check before they set off
the characters who succeeded on the saving throw take 2 Bludgeoning damage.
Secret Door The secret door into the final goblin lair area on the eastern cavern wall leading into the room is designed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
11. Weird Magic Halaster fills these caves with magical effects designed to confound adventurers. 11a. Hammer Time Motes. This 20-foot-high cave is dimly lit by dozens of tiny, tinkling motes of
is blinded and has disadvantage on Wisdom checks and Wisdom saving throws. Sunlight or any effect that deals fire damage or radiant damage destroys the toadstools. 11c. Unreliable Oracle This empty, 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the Labyrinth well, and befriending the modrons grants characters a +5 bonus to Wisdom (Survival) checks made to navigate the region. The tridrone warns the characters to avoid the center of the
resonates with the modrons. The tridrone explains that an Orderer is designed to bring order to chaos by altering reality. A malfunctioning Orderer can be very dangerous, however, altering reality in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
special use, as described in this paragraph. Sample DCs. A table at the end of each section lists activities that a tool can be used to perform, and suggested DCs for the necessary ability checks
. Proficiency with alchemist’s supplies allows you to unlock more information on Arcana checks involving potions and similar materials. Investigation. When you inspect an area for clues, proficiency with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
wearer has a Strength score equal to or higher than the listed score. Stealth. If the Armor table shows "Disadvantage" in the Stealth column, the wearer has disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks
Of all the armor categories, heavy armor offers the best protection. These suits of armor cover the entire body and are designed to stop a wide range of attacks. Only proficient warriors can manage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Despair Although the chambers in this zone are referred to as “temples,” they are essentially security rooms designed to destroy the unwary. Doors. All the doors in this zone are locked. Aura. Divine
Light. Seeming to offer a measure of protective power, the pillars have magic designed to prolong the torment of those trapped here. When a creature touches a pillar, the room pulses with light, and that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Ballista. This weapon is inoperable since the crash. N2. Cargo Hold Attached to the walls in this chamber are three sets of chains and manacles designed to hold large creatures. A staircase rises to the
energy cell cannot be recharged. Figuring out how to fire and reload a laser rifle requires two successful Intelligence checks (one to figure out how to fire it, another to figure out how to load it
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
designed to look like an efreeti’s face stands nearby.
This cylindrical chamber once housed a lush garden, but Navid torched it to create more comfortable surroundings. The man here is Navid, leader
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
, Nature, or Religion) checks you make about that topic. Bottle, Glass (2 GP) A Glass Bottle holds up to 1½ pints. Bucket (5 CP) A Bucket holds up to half a cubic foot of contents. Burglar’s Pack (16 GP
designed for travel in various environments. Component Pouch (25 GP) A Component Pouch is watertight and filled with compartments that hold all the free Material components of your spells. Costume (5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
fiction or nonfiction. If you consult an accurate nonfiction Book about its topic, you gain a +5 bonus to Intelligence (Arcana, History, Nature, or Religion) checks you make about that topic. Bottle
. Some events and locations admit only people wearing these clothes. Clothes, Traveler’s (2 GP) Traveler’s Clothes are resilient garments designed for travel in various environments. Component Pouch (25
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
succeeding on three DC 16 Charisma (Deception) checks. These checks can be made once every 10 minutes during the game. A character doesn’t need to be playing the game to goad the Fiends. Winning the Game. A
character wins the game if they succeed on three checks to play the game. The Fiends might attack the character if the character has been rude or is obviously cheating. A character is also deemed the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, a crystal, a rod, a specially constructed staff, a wand-like length of wood, or some similar item--designed to channel the power of arcane spells. A sorcerer, warlock, or wizard can use such an item
, except for those components that have a specific cost (as indicated in a spell's description). Crowbar. Using a crowbar grants advantage to Strength checks where the crowbar's leverage can be applied
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
require DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks. On a successful check, a character can move at half speed. On a failed check, a character makes no progress. If the check fails by 5 or more, the character
can attempt to sneak past the row of arrow slits by comparing their Dexterity (Stealth) checks to the orcs’ passive Perception scores. If the characters successfully sneak past the sentries, they reach
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
fight use the rules for Dexterity (Stealth) checks. If a wizard casts a spell like fireball during a surprise round, do the enemies get disadvantage on their saving throw? Being surprised has no effect
designed for the Battle Master archetype, but anyone can try to disarm a foe. The Disarm action option (DMG , "Disarm") provides one way a DM might adjudicate the activity. Are natural weapons considered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
specially constructed staff, a wand-like length of wood, or some similar item — designed to channel the power of arcane spells. A sorcerer, warlock, or wizard can use such an item as a spellcasting focus, as
spells, except for those components that have a specific cost (as indicated in a spell’s description). Crowbar. Using a crowbar grants advantage to Strength checks where the crowbar’s leverage can be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
pseudodragon was a gift from Xardorok, designed to win Grandolpha’s affection. Given time, Grandolpha thinks she can turn most of the Sunblight duergar against Xardorok. Several of them have already
, Grandolpha has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Poison Spray (Cantrip). Grandolpha extends her hand toward a creature she can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
them disadvantage on Perception checks to detect the characters as they approach the chamber. Coffer. The locked coffer can be opened by a character who makes a successful DC 14 Dexterity check using
Sekolah (see appendix C) swims menacingly overhead. The priestesses have disadvantage on any Perception checks to detect the characters. While the ritual is being maintained, the Maw of Sekolah does
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
dwarven enclave except patrols and honored guests. Cleverly hidden traps await those who storm the halls uninvited, and beneath the citadel is an expansive network of tunnels and caverns designed to confuse
the party. The bearer of the letter gains advantage on Charisma checks made to influence shield dwarves throughout the North. For more information on medals and letters of recommendation, see the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
Underdark. The tunnel leads beyond the scope of this adventure, but it could be a route to a site you have designed. Creatures. If they have not come forth as reinforcements, three kobolds camp here, serving
of considerable value can be unearthed by separate successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) checks: a fine agate statue of the elven deity Corellon Larethian (worth 30 gp) and a Medium chain shirt. 41