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Returning 16 results for 'effect ripples'.
Monsters
Locathah Rising
);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Umberlee's Wake"}. Power ripples out in a 60-foot radius sphere from a point within range (150 ft.) as the will of Umberlee affects all in her
at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself with a successful save. This only affects targets that are submerged or floating in water. Gar Shatterkeel and any undead serving him are
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
ground ripples and bursts over the monster, revealing itself as a wave of countless spiders. The tiny arachnids swarm the larger horror, girding it in skittering bodies.
Fighting Arasta as a mythic
count 20 (losing initiative ties), Arasta can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects. She can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row.
Arasta learns about any creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
two hands. If Gar scores a critical hit with this weapon, the target takes extra necrotic damage equal to half its hit point maximum.
Umberlee’s Wake (Recharge 5–6). Power ripples out in a 60-foot
both. These effects last for 1 minute. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself with a successful save. This only affects targets that are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Clever Beast When a roll on the Lake Events table indicates that the lake monster takes an interest in the characters, read: Ripples disrupt the surface of the lake, causing your boat to bob from
succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check can safely conclude that it’s the beneficiary of a druid’s awaken spell, and that the effect is permanent. The plesiosaurus answers straightforward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
spell or similar effect reveals auras of abjuration and evocation magic around it. When the ritual is performed correctly, the sarcophagus lid unlocks and slides open. It contains the bones of a
Kubazan tries to inhabit any character who touches either of the bracers (see "Spirits of the Nine Trickster Gods"). When Kubazan’s spirit manifests, read: The bracers glow as watery light ripples across
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
effect of a spell, the cavern targets the creature that requested its aid. A creature that asks a question here receives a truthful, albeit cryptic, answer in Common with clues to its goals. Those who
those who hear it. Characters who listen to the music can feel it tugging at memories from their pasts, whether joyful or otherwise. The music causes momentary ripples in the seemingly frozen waterfall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
. Three deathlock wights (see appendix B) oversee six skeletons. They attack intruders. Aura. A detect magic spell reveals a transmutation aura on the whole area, which is a simple magical effect to control
start of each of its turns or take 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage and 3 (1d6) piercing damage. Characters who take 12 damage also are knocked prone. Single-target attacks against the pigs have little effect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
(losing initiative ties), Arasta can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects. She can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row. Arasta learns about any creature touching her webs. Each
trait: The nightmarish arachnid unleashes a shriek that sounds like a thousand spider carapaces scarring slate. In response, the ground ripples and bursts over the monster, revealing itself as a wave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
transmutation to a detect magic spell or similar effect. Double Doors. The lock on the double doors opens with a key granted by passing the trials of the pools (see below). If the characters have that
advantage on initiative rolls. Either effect lasts until the end of the character’s next long rest. Green Pool. A character fully submerged in this pool must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw as poison
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
the pool of water that fills the center of the area. Ripples spread across the surface as if the water has been recently disturbed. Around the cavern, narrow alcoves hold enormous globes of blue liquid
shimmering light here has affected two wights, two dread warriors (see appendix B), and six zombies. They attack if the trap’s effect on them ends. Compelling Light Trap. Any creature that sees the magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. The target also has the grappled condition (escape DC 16). While grappling the target, the grell
: confusion, fear
J8: Burbling Intersection Phosphorescent fungus growing throughout this side tunnel ripples with iridescent colors, and the walls glisten with a thin, moist sheen of mucus.
Natural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
can repeat the saving throw at the end of each hour, ending the effect on itself on a success. If any saving throw after the initial one fails by 5 or more, the creature falls unconscious and remains so
until it takes damage or until it succeeds on a saving throw against this effect. A character who has proficiency in both Medicine and Nature recognizes these plants as soporifics after 2 rounds of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
throw or have the prone condition. The umber hulks ignore this effect. Tunnel. If the characters excavate the entrance to the tunnel through which the umber hulks entered this cavern, they find it runs
DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be warped by planar magic. Roll on the Abyssal Energy table to determine the effect, which lasts until the pillars pulse again or are destroyed. Abyssal Energy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
manually with a DC 25 Strength (Athletics) check. Knock spells and similar magic have no effect on these doors, though a legend lore spell or similar magic reveals how the doors can be opened and closed. A
clanging of metal and see ripples of heat throughout this brightly lit area. Those who linger here are susceptible to the effects of extreme heat (see the “Wilderness Survival” section in chapter 5 of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
music here a few days ago. The music and shifting shadows fade after a few more hours. The characters can’t physically interact with the shadows, but a silence spell or similar effect causes the shadows
to immediately wink out. They don’t return, even if the silence effect ends. Danger of Making Music. The characters can create their own musical echoes here by playing an instrument or singing, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
an irresistible desire to return. This effect can be removed only by a Wish spell (such as those granted in the Palace of Spires, detailed later in this adventure); a carefully worded wish can free
. G18: Lake A placid lake fed by a forest stream to the north reflects the colorful sky. Gossamer-winged dragonflies dance among the tall reeds and plants at the shore, and the lake’s surface ripples