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Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
comes close enough to be detected. The spider then snares the ship before using web strands to catch crew members and reel them toward its snapping jaws.Snare Ship (1/Day). The spider weaves a magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Tiger A tiger lies in wait for the party but is noticed by any character whose passive Wisdom (Perception) score is 16 or higher. If not detected, the tiger pounces at a character who comes within 40 feet of it. The tiger retreats if it loses more than half its hit points.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Buying and Selling Magic Items Captain Xendros of the Faithful Quartermasters of Iuz has magic items for sale and can also broker the sale of magic items. Any such item comes with a mild curse
knowledge of the casting. This curse can be detected by casting an identify spell on the item and succeeding on a DC 25 Intelligence (Arcana) check. The check can be attempted once per casting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
aura of transmutation magic when such is detected for. Upwardly Mobile. Any character who touches a pillar with or without intent will uncontrollably float upward (as if affected by a levitate spell
wall, is a mosaic relief sculpture of a green devil’s face which appears to be exactly the same as that first encountered in the entrance hall to the tomb (area 3). Any creature that comes within 3 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
often haunts asteroid belts, lurking among normal asteroids until a spelljamming ship comes close enough to be detected. The spider then snares the ship before using web strands to catch crew members
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
found sanctuary in Undermountain, hid from the green dragon, and made peace with the archdruid Wyllow. Story time ends as soon as intruders are detected. Six of the werebats assume hybrid form before
their only other form is that of a Tiny bat. If the nursery comes under attack, the adults defend the young. If the adults are slain, the children turn into bats and flee. 16d. Werebat Treasury Werebats
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Denizens The Maelstrom Roster table summarizes the locations of the inhabitants when the characters approach and indicates how those creatures react when intruders are detected. Loud noises in one
princesses included — obey Uthor’s commands when it comes to military matters. Once Iymrith realizes that small folk have invaded the stronghold, she does everything she can to foment a war. She tries to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
open, and so on. This entry specifies what the trap targets, its attack bonus or saving throw DC, and what happens on a hit or a failed saving throw. Countermeasures. Traps can be detected or
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Traps are most effective when their presence comes as a surprise, not when they appear so often that the characters spend all their effort watching out for the next one.
Running a Simple Trap To prepare
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
succeeding on a DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation) check can see through the illusion. If the illusion is detected, all the characters see the gibbering mouthers in their true forms as both creatures
fight is done, the characters hear noise from the kitchen. As the battle ends, you hear a muffled thumping sound, as if something is striking wood. The sound comes from the kitchen.
The characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
locations of the canyon’s inhabitants when the characters approach and indicates how those creatures react when intruders are detected. Deadstone Cleft Roster Area Creature(s) Notes area 2 1 roc The roc
Reinforcements table to determine what comes knocking. Reinforcements enter through area 1. How these creatures behave is up to you and should depend on the state of affairs at Deadstone Cleft when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
this bolt comes forth, the altar turns a fiery blue-red, and if it thereafter is touched by any object it will explode as a fireball spell (save DC 15). Archway. Just as in other locations around the
faintly traced above it. This is the location of a moving stone block described below. The block can’t be magically detected, nor will it open by physical or magical means other than the method given in area 15.
Magic Items
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make an Intelligence check or use divination magic to learn something about a creature, that knowledge comes with added trivia of the DM’s devising.
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You emanate a weak magnetic aura
Anything poisonous within 50 feet of you is automatically detected and marked by the image of a small frog that is visible only to you.
A dozen small frogs constantly follow you around, chirping loudly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, knocked prone, or poisoned. The chest has a secret compartment in the bottom that can be detected and opened with a successful DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check. If
electrify the outer hull for 1 minute, after which the system requires 1 hour to recharge. Any creature that comes into contact with or starts its turn in contact with the outer hull when it’s electrified
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
is obvious. Understanding its nature is not. The DC of the check, regardless of its type, depends on the skill and care taken to conceal the trap. Most traps can be detected with a successful DC 20
environment are critical when it comes to properly locating a trap. A swinging log trap that’s meant to knock characters aside is a mere inconvenience on a typical forest path, where it can be easily
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
of these figures melt away, and they become three shadows until dawn. Characters who succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity (Stealth) check can cross the yard without being detected. Otherwise, Hurv and his
worth 250 gp each. G4. Guard Barracks This one-story stone building attached to the mansion serves as quarters for twenty house guards. The main room contains ten bunk beds. Each comes with a pair of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
squeeze through. One of the hags comes here at night every few days to throw down firewood and scraps of food for Sylvarie. Inside the Shrine. When the characters get a good look inside the shrine
glyph of warding spell. The hags use this glyph to eliminate intruders. It can be detected with a successful DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation) check and triggers when any creature except the hags or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
staircase. The rest of the cabin is empty. D6. Chart Room As the door comes open, a light breeze emerges from this room. Pieces of parchment and paper flutter on the floor. A large, detailed map of the Sword
animal. The ice troll hasn’t yet detected the goat. The kobolds keep it here so the dragon doesn’t eat it. D11. Rum Storage A key is jammed into the lock of this door—left there in haste by the crew
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
13. The Scavenger The Scavenger is a 290-foot-long, 50-foot-wide, 25-ton spelljamming vessel — a ship designed to travel through space. Halaster detected the vessel as it orbited Toril and lured it
action to aim it, and one action to fire it (+6 to hit, range 120/480 ft., one target). On a hit, a ballista bolt deals 16 (3d10) piercing damage. Each ballista comes with ten bolts stored in a rack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Skalanthas comes and goes from his lair, the dragon moves the boulders aside to clear the passage for himself, then moves them back to discourage others from using the tunnel. A Small creature can squirm
character finds the trip wire. Once detected, the wire is easily avoided or cut. A character using the stairs who fails to detect the wire snags on it, has the Prone condition, and takes 3 (1d6) Bludgeoning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
magical stasis until a threat is detected. The masters of the haven once knew the rituals that would summon the keys held by the golems, allowing easy passage through the door to the great library. With
comes from an iron wand embedded in the north wall (see “Fresco” below). Fresco. Characters who examine the fresco that spans the north wall notice the following: The dragon is as big as one would
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
the floor.
From somewhere in the distance, you can hear the faint ringing of hammer on anvil.
The sound of the hammering comes from beyond the east wall, as can be determined with a successful DC
) check to spot. If the characters detected the faint trail that leads there, a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check locates the door. Beyond is a flight of stone stairs that leads upward. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
southeast corner is sheathed in tarnished copper plate.
The six skeletons are animated and under orders to attack any creature that comes within 10 feet of the door leading to area R5 or the door
columns and watches them, attempting to use its Weird Insight to discern the intruders’ secrets. Ssarnak communicates via telepathy. If detected, it prefers to negotiate and will betray the Redbrands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
towels. Against the back wall stands a wooden mannequin wearing an eye patch. A secret door along one wall can be detected with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. Starboard Closet. This closet
detected with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. J29. Guest Cabin Eyecatcher only This richly appointed cabin is set aside for special guests. It contains a large bed, a wooden chest, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
secret backstabbing and outright fights over the title. Most often, the victor in such a struggle comes from another family of the lasher caste, and any allies of the previous boss count themselves
Exterior. Anyone who is skilled or fortunate enough to pass through the territory of a goblin tribe without being detected is likely to come upon some telltale signs of habitation — complete with goblins at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
to exposure to drow poison (see “Sample Poisons” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The mechanism for this trap is inside the chest, thus it cannot be detected from the outside. A character
touched the creature who comes into contact with it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be affected as if by a fear spell with the pillar as the object of its fear. Passing between two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the same character is submerged in all four pools, that character receives the blessing of That-Which-Endures. This blessing comes in handy later in area 7. Key. To make the key appear, one or more
pit fills and eventually clamber out. Trap C. Nearly invisible runes cover the floor in this area. The runes radiate conjuration to a detect magic spell or similar effect, or can be detected with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
staircase descends 30 feet to area V10. Secret Door. A section of this chamber’s western wall is hollow and set onto hinges that allow it to swing out toward the courtyard. The secret door can be detected
chain with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. If a character fails this check by 5 or more, the mirror comes loose from the chains and falls to the floor 20 feet below. V37: Aviary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
pouch containing 15 gp, and a folding boat. This discovery can only be made once. If this result comes up again, re-roll on the table. 3. Spirit Domes A bell-shaped dome of sculpted stone rises from the
is artfully drugged; the contamination can be detected only by someone who has proficiency in Medicine and who succeeds on a DC 13 Wisdom (Medicine) check. Zalkoré partakes, but she’s built up such a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
DC 25 Strength (Athletics) check. Secret Door. The secret door to the library (area C3) can be detected by a character who makes a successful DC 18 Wisdom (Perception) check. The character discovers
cellar contains the following features: The east wall is lined with nearly thirty cask s of wine. A faint draft comes from the south end of the wine cellar. The draft betrays the location of a secret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
pleasantly scandalized. While some of the news — such as word of new laws passed by the Council of Four or official election results — is handed down directly by the government, most comes from freelance
to spy on the wizards and search for the treasure. So far, none of the residents have detected it — the last person to do so was the previous owner, killed by the nothic’s rotting gaze. Though evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
guildhouse complex.
G27: Tower Peak This room is situated at the top of the tower and is off limits to everyone except Guildmaster Dusk, who comes here to reflect, doodle in her diary, and gaze
the trap is detected, a character can spend 1 minute trying to disable it, either by plugging the holes or by placing counterweights on the hooks as someone else carefully lifts the painting. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
pleasantly scandalized. While some of the news — such as word of new laws passed by the Council of Four or official election results — is handed down directly by the government, most comes from freelance
the tome and neighboring Mandorcai’s Mansion, a nothic lurks in the house’s passages, using them to spy on the wizards and search for the treasure. So far, none of the residents have detected it — the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
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Five lizardfolk are always on duty here. If the characters make any noise in the nearby corridor, one of the guards comes out to investigate. On seeing intruders, he shouts to his comrades and then
because of the general hubbub, but their presence will certainly be detected if they move into the room. Even when their intrusion is noticed, the characters will not be greeted with hostility unless