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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
), detect evil and good
3/day each: charm person (as a 5th-level spell), darkness, suggestion
1/day: raise dead
Magic Resistance. The angel has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical
effects.Multiattack. The angel makes two attacks with its scythe. It can substitute Chains of Obligation for one of these attacks.
Scythe. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
Amphibious. Hekaton can breathe air and water.Multiattack. Hekaton makes two attacks with his broken chains.
Broken Chain. Melee Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14","rollType":"to hit
one of the following spells, requiring no material spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At will: detect magic, levitate, light
1/day each: control
Yeenoghu
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: detect magic, spiritual weapon (8th-level spell, 4d8 + 2;{"diceNotation":"4d8+2","rollType":"damage
covered in matted fur and taut, leathery hide, his face like a grinning predator’s skull. Patchwork armor made of discarded shields and breastplates is lashed onto his body with heavy chains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
overhead. Each is suspended by chains, pulleys, and gears in such a way that it can be turned over to set its sand running.
Slumped against the wall at the far side of the chamber is the cultist who
in the manipulation of time. These hourglasses were part of his attempt to control the flow of time, though he abandoned that research. The hourglasses can be rotated by pulling on their chains, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
treasure chest dangles from rusty chains embedded in the ceiling.
The chest is 6 feet long, 3 feet wide, 3 feet high, and suspended 1 foot above the surface of the 5-foot-deep pool. A keyhole shaped
be trapped. However, a detect magic spell or similar effect reveals an aura of evocation magic around it. Picking the lock requires a successful DC 22 Dexterity check made using thieves’ tools. This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
overhead. Each is suspended by chains, pulleys, and gears in such a way that it can be turned over to set its sand running.
Slumped against the wall at the far side of the chamber is the cultist who
in the manipulation of time. These hourglasses were part of his attempt to control the flow of time, though he abandoned that research. The hourglasses can be rotated by pulling on their chains, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
ceiling by iron chains is a 20-foot-long iron horn with etched Dwarvish runes coiling around it.
The giant horn weighs 2 tons. It dangles 20 feet above the floor on three thick, 5-foot-long iron chains
. The Melairkyn dwarves forged the horn and placed it here to guard the treasure in this hall (see “Treasure” below). A detect magic spell or similar magic reveals an aura of conjuration magic around
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Master’s Guide). 29b. Underbrew in Chains Affixed to the back wall of the western alcove is a stone-framed painting of a scarred male dwarf wearing black plate armor. He is bound by heavy iron chains
and shackles anchored to the floor of a dreary dungeon cell. The painting is 3½ feet wide by 7 feet tall. Thanks to a permanent Nystul’s magic aura spell cast on the painting, a detect magic spell does
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
that end in area M3. Cudgel Ram. A detect magic spell or similar effect reveals an aura of evocation magic around the 1,000-pound naval ram. A ship with the naval ram attached has advantage on all
statue of St. Cuthbert is laid horizontally and attached to the floor with rusty chains. Rusty Chains. The chains that bind the statue of St. Cuthbert have AC 14, 18 hit points, and immunity to poison
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, grinning with the satisfaction that he dealt the fatal blow to his hated rival. 3. Hekaton in Chains Two Kraken Society cultists stand watch on the decks fore and aft of King Hekaton, who lies on his
back in the ship’s hold, wrapped in magical chains that trap him in stasis. The 28-foot-tall giant appears frozen in time, his eyes open and staring blindly into the sky. He is effectively restrained
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
spells, requiring no material components:
At will: command (as a 2nd-level spell), detect evil and good
3/day each: charm person (as a 5th-level spell), darkness, suggestion
1/day: raise dead
Magic Resistance. The angel has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Multiattack. The angel makes two attacks with its scythe. It can substitute Chains of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
from discarded shields and breastplates held together by chains and decorated by the flayed skin of his fiercest foes. His face is like a grinning predator’s skull. When Yeenoghu hunted across the
spell attacks). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: detect magic
3/day each: dispel magic, fear, invisibility
1/day: teleport
Legendary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
coal-black skin, and they bedeck themselves in brass and gold torcs, chains, and rings, all glittering with jewels. When an efreeti flies, its lower body transforms into a column of smoke and embers
spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: detect magic
3/day each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Spellcasting. Bel’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 23). Bel can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: detect magic, fireball
3/day each: dispel
demanding, Bel sighs and snaps his fingers, causing the infernal chains to fall off the fire giants. He promises freedom to any fire giant that kills an intruder, prompting the giants to attack the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
feet to a 20-foot-high chamber festooned with icicles. A naturally formed pillar supports the chamber’s domed roof. Two alcoves set into the north wall are fitted with rusty iron gates. Their chains
either gate or the rattling of chains, alerts the two white dragon wyrmlings in area Q4. One confronts intruders head-on while the other descends the chute in area Q4 and swoops in from behind. Q4. Waste
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
restrained condition until the start of your next turn. These bindings manifest as chains or some other symbol of stasis. You can use this benefit a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you
Sense. You know the direction to the last planar portal you used while you and the portal are on the same plane of existence. Moreover, as an action, you can detect the location of any portals within
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
shackles and chains bolted to the ceiling near the north wall. A lantern-shaped device resting atop the table appears to be the source of the music. An old man lies asleep in the chair, his horn-rimmed
are sold to a wizard or sage. The object on the table is a music box made of dark wood with gold filigree. A detect magic spell or similar effect reveals an aura of conjuration magic around it. Each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
has an intellect devourer in its skull, which is controlling it like a puppeteer. Because of the intellect devourer’s Detect Sentience trait, the bugbears can’t be surprised by the adventurers. When
stands atop a 3-foot-high circular stone dais in front of the hearth.
Hammer. Hanging above the anvil from thick iron chains is a 7,000-pound stone hammer, 10 feet long and 8 feet wide. Carved into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
250 pounds, stands 6½ feet tall, and radiates an aura of conjuration magic to a detect magic spell or similar effect. A wardrobe is a Medium object with AC 11, 30 hit points, and immunity to poison and
fights only in self-defense and disintegrates if destroyed. Nine Hells Wardrobe The scene on this door depicts twisted, screaming humanoid faces wrapped in chains. When the door is opened, read
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
leading to a stone portico. Oil lamps hang from the portico ceiling by chains, flanking an oaken double door.
The double door opens into an empty antechamber. On the south wall is a shield emblazoned with
doll’s head and looks down its neck finds a Spell Scroll of Detect Evil and Good. D21: Secret Stairs This narrow spiral staircase is made of creaky wood contained within a 5-foot-wide shaft of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
depict the contemplative face of a beautiful angel.
A detect magic spell reveals that the window radiates an aura of abjuration magic. The window is unbreakable, and no one can enter the citadel from
devil clutches a +1 glaive. S6. Torture Chamber When the characters enter this large, 30-foot-wide chamber, read the following boxed text to the players: Two iron chains attached to the ceiling end in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
, characters approaching can hear the rattle and clank of immense chains. Gigantic steel bolts have been driven into the stone floor of this immense area, attached to heavy chains. These trail down into
(Persuasion) check to fight the naga if it is lured into this chamber. Chains. Magic infuses the chains, which are long enough to allow the dragon turtle free run of the chamber. When the dragon turtle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
are six spell scrolls (three of detect magic, two of comprehend languages, and one of greater restoration). Also inside is a bottle of ink and an ink pen with fifteen sheets of parchment. Glyph Key
Wisdom (Survival) check ascertains that no other creatures have entered this side passage in a long time. If examined with a detect magic spell, the area displays an aura of necromancy. Stunning Shadow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
chains bolted to the walls end in five sets of rusty shackles, the keys to which are hidden inside the cauldron in area 10e. A character with thieves’ tools can pick each lock with a successful DC 15
figurehead stands 8 feet tall and weighs 1,200 pounds. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of abjuration magic around it. Casting dispel magic on the figurehead renders it nonmagical. Unless its magic is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
spell. For each level of the spell, the transcription process takes 2 hours and costs 50 gp for the rare inks needed to inscribe it. Chains of Carceri Prerequisite: 15th level, Pact of the Chain
using a warlock spell slot. You can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Eldritch Sight You can cast detect magic at will, without expending a spell slot. Eldritch Spear Prerequisite: eldritch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
as these marks persist, the character detects as a fiend when subjected to detect evil and good spells or similar magic. The character gains a new flaw. A character who exhibits behavior inconsistent
bound in chains with its eyes and mouth sewn shut stumbles through it. This individual is likely someone who breached their own infernal contract and is now paying the price. The terms of the deal are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
-diameter pentagram has been burned into the floor around him. A detect magic spell reveals a powerful aura of abjuration magic emanating from the symbol. Osvaldo’s chains are wrapped around the beams
apparent is a soulless abomination thanks to his parents’ thoughtless greed. His empty shell of a body has been transformed into a chain devil that his parents have imprisoned using his own chains. A 10-foot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
winch.
A floor-to-ceiling iron cage in the middle of the room contains an elevator shaft with chains running up and down away from it. The chains are in constant motion, and you hear loud mechanical
, poison spray (see “Actions” below)
3/day each: detect magic, enlarge/reduce (self only), faerie fire, invisibility (self only), polymorph, stoneskin (self only)
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
with a 50-foot-high ceiling (which enables even very tall victims to be suspended on chains well above the floor). The stairway and the chamber are lit by torches, but the area is lightly obscured due to
). Various chains, bats, irons, whips, ropes, wires, and the like are strewn about the place. A table, two chairs, a stool, and a large barrel of ale complete the picture. Two fire giants, the King’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
stuffed young silver dragon suspended by chains from the ceiling. It isn’t valuable, but many other items on display are. Treasure The countess’s collection of art objects includes paintings, statues
mantelpiece is a stuffed and mounted aarakocra with blue plumage. This poor creature is the remains of Jakka (see the “Aarakocra Simulacra” section earlier in this chapter). A detect magic spell reveals a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
(an arcane focus) and a leather-bound spellbook that belong to Marta Moonshadow (see area 5d). The book contains the following spells: chromatic orb, cone of cold, counterspell, detect magic, dispel
inscribed with the insignia of House Auvryndar (25 gp), and he carries 35 gp in a web pouch. 20h. Old Dining Hall Lanterns. Anchored to the rafters by short chains are four unlit iron lanterns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Roll: +7, reach 10 ft. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) Slashing damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 14) from one of two chains, and it has the Restrained
trait otherwise works like the Detect Magic spell but isn’t itself magical.
Actions
Multiattack. The chuul makes two Pincer attacks and uses Paralyzing Tentacles.
Pincer. Melee Attack Roll: +6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
aboleth. These crystals give off dim light that fills the cave. A detect magic spell or similar effect reveals an aura of divination magic radiating from the mosaic. A creature that takes a short or long
statue of an enormous clam. A character who makes a successful DC 20 Intelligence (History) check knows that the clam is the symbol of the aboleth Ogrorlo. A detect magic spell or similar effect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
cobwebs. The chains used to raise and lower the chandeliers are fastened to iron hooks mounted on the walls. Set into the north wall is a fireplace, and arranged about the room are basalt tables
above the bed are large chains and manacles, the purpose of which is known only to the duke and the duchess. A 15-foot-diameter shield made from adult black dragon scales is displayed on the north wall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Sense and detect evil and good reveal that this zone is thoroughly desecrated. 26. Temple of Light Glowing pillars brightly light this chamber of white marble. Each pillar is carved in the likeness of a
courtyard here, creating the sense of a monastic sanctuary. Each of the glowing silver pillars that support the ceiling has a set of chains and manacles fastened to it. Thayans hang from four of the