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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
immunity to all types of damage except force damage. If killed or somehow released, the quasit disappears in a cloud of smoke, and a new one appears in the cage, provided the cage is intact.
While
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
be revived except by a wish spell.
Unusual Nature. The nightwalker doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The nightwalker makes two Enervating Focus attacks, one of which can be
as they arrived.
Worse, for each creature that enters the plane, a nightwalker is released to take its place. In order for a trapped creature to escape, the released nightwalker must be lured back
Magic Items
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. The fish then disappears.
15-18
Blue with white bands
When released from the hook, this fish squirms free, sprouts
wings, follows you around, and sings a beautiful tune in Aquan. It disappears after 2d4 hours or when reduced to 0 hit points. The fish uses the quipper stat block, except that it can breathe air and has
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
trapped within it, as does expending all of the coin’s charges. The coin itself rusts from within and is destroyed once the soul is released. A freed soul travels to the realm of the god it
served or the outer plane most closely tied to its alignment (DM’s choice). The souls of lawful evil creatures released from soul coins typically emerge from the River Styx as lemure;lemure devils
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
transported out of that plane.
Demiplanar Donjon. Anything the dreadnought swallows is transported to a demiplane that can be entered by no other means except a wish spell or the dreadnought’s
the dreadnought dies, its demiplane vanishes, and its contents are released into the Astral Plane.Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
realized you have no memories except for a single name.
4
You were a necromancer’s undead servant for years. One day, your consciousness returned.
5
You awoke in an abandoned laboratory
alongside complex designs for clockwork organs.
6
You were released after being petrified for generations. Your memories have faded, though, and your body isn’t what it once was.
7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
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3 After clawing free from your grave, you realized you have no memories except for a single name.
4 You were a necromancer’s undead servant for years. One day, your consciousness returned
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5 You awoke in an abandoned laboratory alongside complex designs for clockwork organs.
6 You were released after being petrified for generations. Your memories have faded, though, and your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
creature uses the air elemental stat block, except its Slam attack deals necrotic damage instead of bludgeoning damage. The creature fights until destroyed. When reduced to 0 hit points, the creature is
(see “Murgaxor’s Orb” at the start of the adventure). If the orb is destroyed, any creature released from it vanishes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
small, unopenable cage containing a quasit. The trapped quasit is incapacitated, and its cage has AC 19, 10 hit points, and immunity to all types of damage except force damage. If killed or somehow
released, the quasit disappears in a cloud of smoke, and a new one appears in the cage, provided the cage is intact. While you hold the banner, your weapon attacks and those of all allied creatures within 300 feet of you count as magical for the purposes of overcoming damage immunities and resistances.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
and empty except for an ornate, rectangular mirror mounted on the wall opposite the room’s only exit.
Attached to the west wall with sovereign glue is a mirror of life trapping. Any creature within
properties. The command words are also written in the spellbook found in area 28. Destroying the Mirror If the mirror is destroyed, all creatures trapped within it are released at once. (See chapter 7 of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
soul coin frees the soul trapped within it, as does expending all of the coin’s charges. The coin itself rusts from within and is destroyed once the soul is released. A freed soul travels to the realm
of the god it served or the outer plane most closely tied to its alignment (DM’s choice). The souls of lawful evil creatures released from soul coins typically emerge from the River Styx as lemure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
that enters the plane, a nightwalker is released to take its place. In order for a trapped creature to escape, the released nightwalker must be lured back to the Negative Plane by offerings of life
hit points by the nightwalker and can’t be revived except by a wish spell.
Unusual Nature. The nightwalker doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.
Actions
Multiattack. The nightwalker makes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
from it when you can’t. Keep secrets from all except Shar’s faithful. Only a fool believes in hope. The altar is a Large object with AC 17, 50 hit points, vulnerability to radiant damage, and immunity to
poison and psychic damage. If the altar is destroyed, the shadowy rift collapses, and any creatures trapped in the extradimensional prison beyond are released. They appear in random unoccupied spaces
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
close to the shield as possible. A creature trapped in the shield can do nothing except attempt a DC 18 Charisma saving throw at the end of each of its turns. On a successful save, the creature is
released and appears in an unoccupied space as close to the shield as possible. On a failed save, the creature takes 31 (7d8) necrotic damage. If this damage reduces the trapped creature to 0 hit points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
cavities. If puzzle cubes representing every trickster god except Unkh are inserted into the cavities in such a way that the cubes of rival gods are opposite to one another, a stone block slowly descends
puzzle door and succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check notices holes in the mouths of the skulls. Stuffing the holes with cloth or wax prevents the gas from being released. Doing so while the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
as a thief when one of his prize tomes was misplaced. Ilda died not long after Diderius, and her spirit returned here to act as caretaker to his great stores of knowledge. Ilda is not violent except
can be released from her sojourn here if any volumes from the lost library are returned (see area 11). Although Ilda is not evil, the confrontation with her should still be harrowing. This is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
hold person and a false key. Sphere 8. The actual key and a silver ring. When the ring is released from the sphere, it speaks to the characters telepathically: “Stop before you put me on. I confer the
any of the powers mentioned above, except for the wish spell, as long as it remains in the room. While it is located here, the ring enables the wearer to produce the indicated spell effects at will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Nematode’s exterior is uninteresting except for the cave in its side. This location is presented on map 8.5. Mike Schley Map 8.5: The Nematode View Player Version N1: The Mouth A cave at one end of the
infected eardrum, making the membrane thicker in some places and thinner in others.
The Nematode’s mouth remains closed until the pressure of it brain fluid is released. Once the fluid is released
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
might increase by one level every day at dawn with no saving throw allowed. The mark can’t be removed from any character except by a wish spell or by destroying the Princess of the Shadow Glass, either
grant you resistance or immunity to such damage are suppressed.
5 Drawback: If the Princess of the Shadow Glass has not been released from her prison by the time your mark reaches this level, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
removes a curse on a Soul Coin frees the soul trapped within it, as does expending all of the coin’s charges. The coin rusts from within and is destroyed once the soul is released. A freed soul travels to
point for each charge it has remaining, and immunity to all damage except damage dealt by a Hellfire Weapon or an infernal war machine’s furnace.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
knowledge. Ilda is not violent except to those who would steal from Diderius. She manifests when the characters enter this area, demanding to know why they have come and threatening them if they plan to
(Religion) check reveals that Ilda can be released from her sojourn here if any volumes from the lost library are returned (see area 11). Although Ilda is not evil, the confrontation with her should
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
handle with a successful DC 22 Intelligence (Investigation) check. Shield. The room is empty except for a steel shield hanging on the south wall. The shield is cast in the form of a serene, angelic visage
brought within 10 feet of its sister shield in area 9b, the pit fiend is released. It appears within 5 feet of the shield’s bearer or in the nearest unoccupied space. The freed pit fiend attacks any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
attacks until they are set free. They speak Undercommon and demand to be released. The night hag Widow Groat (see area 71) carries the keys to the nothics’ shackles, which can also be picked with a
), “Mind the bones!” If the characters are searching for treasure, another nothic performs the same actions as above, except it shouts, “Follow the purple trail!”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the ceiling of this hall and cracked in two on the floor. The block was released when someone stepped on a hidden pressure plate in the floor. (The trap failed to hit its intended target and no
can do so except by using a knock spell or similar magic. The door has AC 15, 75 hit points, and immunity to all damage except force damage and damage dealt by adamantine weapons. 14b. North Entrance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
. When the dreadnought dies, its demiplane vanishes, and its contents are released into the Astral Plane. Astral Dreadnought
Gargantuan Monstrosity (Titan), Unaligned
Armor Class 20 (natural armor
dreadnought swallows is transported to a demiplane that can be entered by no other means except a wish spell or the dreadnought’s Bite and Donjon Visit. A creature can leave the demiplane only by using magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Some of the bones belong to gnolls who fell prey to cannibalism. The four gnolls in area Z3 move here to investigate any loud noises. They don’t attack intruders right away, however, except in self
demon lord Yeenoghu. These hungry gnolls don’t attack intruders right away, except in self-defense (see “Tale of Gnoll Betrayal”). Z4. Frozen Rift Thirty feet below the surface, a shelf of rock
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
hatch without needing to make an ability check. If the tiger is released, it begins stalking through the streets until its keen sense of smell locates either Rictavio (area N2) or Piccolo (area N7). The
tiger doesn’t attack anyone who isn’t a Vistana except in self-defense. It attacks Vistani on sight. Rictavio can make the tiger break off its attack and lure it back into the wagon. Treasure The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
member in charge during detention is a Prismari instructor named Arkin Minexes (lawful good orc Prismari professor of expression, except he casts Tenser’s floating disk instead of fog cloud; see chapter
student’s college (see chapter 7). Students in Detention d10 Student (College) Offense 1 Quentillius A. Melentor III (Prismari) Released pest mascots in Widdershins Hall 2 Rosie Wuzfeddlims (Lorehold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
her scarecrows if released. Each cage is held shut by one of Baba Lysaga’s arcane lock spells, and opening it requires a knock spell or a successful DC 20 Strength check. A character can also pick
reinforced with brass bands, and an iron tub stained with blood. In the middle of the room is a ghastly wooden crib with a small, angelic child sitting in it. All the furnishings except for the crib
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
demiplane vanishes, and the contents are released into the Astral Plane. Astral Dreadnought Gargantuan Monstrosity (Titan), Unaligned
Armor Class 20 (natural armor)
Hit Points 297 (17d20 + 119)
Speed 15
can be entered by no other means except a Wish spell or the dreadnought’s Bite or Donjon Visit. A creature can leave the demiplane only by using magic that enables planar travel, such as the Plane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
soldier uses the stone golem stat block, except that its Slam action deals slashing damage because it wields a giant glaive. At the start of the soldier’s next turn, a second stone soldier animates and
attacks. This soldier is identical, except that the designs on its armor are slightly different. Each time one of the stone soldiers is destroyed, another activates in its alcove and attacks at the start
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
withdrew its gaze, smashed nearly all the viewing rods (every rod except the one to the Briny Pool), and fled this room. Yet the damage was done. Golcuus became increasingly reclusive and obsessive
succeeds on a DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation) check recognizes the dangerous buildup of necrotic energy that can be released by carefully manipulating the strips of leather armor covering the corpse’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
magic, most creatures arrive here only after they have died. When the dreadnought dies, its demiplane vanishes, and its contents are released into the Astral Plane. An astral dreadnought doesn’t
.
Demiplanar Donjon. Any creature or object that the astral dreadnought swallows is transported to a demiplane that can be entered by no other means except a wish spell or this creature’s Donjon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
unreachable, the paper bird bursts into flames on takeoff and is instantly destroyed. The paper birds are hostile toward all creatures except the hags of the Hourglass Coven. They use the hawk stat block, with
prepared but hasn’t released. The door to the cage is held shut by a simple latch. To catch a paper bird, a creature must reach into the cage and use an action to try to grapple it; if the grapple check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
opening onto the breached third floor. H5. Servant’s Quarters Thalivar was tended by his loyal faerie servant, Soapwort, who died when his master accidentally released a menagerie of extraplanar
transmutation magic. If a symbol is mended or reworked, the statue comes to life and attacks intruders. The statues are stone golems, except that their size is Medium. They only attack creatures they