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Returning 35 results for 'failed arrive'.
Magic Items
Tomb of Annihilation
make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw each time you use the amulet to teleport. On a failed saving throw, the black skull cackles as you are transformed in transit. The transformation takes effect
as soon as you arrive at the destination, and is determined randomly by rolling percentile dice and consulting the Black Skull Transformation table.
Black Skull Transformation
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Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
at the intended destination. On a failed check, a mishap occurs instead. The DM rolls on the Telescope Travel Mishaps table to determine the mishap or chooses a mishap that’s good for the
telescope. The DM decides its attitude.
5
The travelers appear on a different planet or celestial body in the Wildspace system nearest to their target destination.
6
The travelers arrive at their intended destination, but they each appear coated in harmless slime.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
out.
The creatures known as star spawn are the heralds, servants, and soldiers of the Elder Evils, capable of taking on forms that can journey to the Material Plane. They arrive most often in the wake
Dexterity saving throw, taking 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Radiant Flames", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Psychic
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
taking on forms that can journey to the Material Plane. They arrive most often in the wake of a comet—or perhaps this phenomenon merely signals that star spawn are in the vicinity and available for
", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
PsychicColdShadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the mangler takes the Hide action.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
of taking on forms that can journey to the Material Plane. They arrive most often in the wake of a comet—or perhaps this phenomenon merely signals that star spawn are in the vicinity and
Flames", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
of taking on forms that can journey to the Material Plane. They arrive most often in the wake of a comet—or perhaps this phenomenon merely signals that star spawn are in the vicinity and
", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
PsychicCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
", "rollAction":"Collapse Distance"}. The seer warps space around one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. That creature must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the target, along with
find any way out.
The creatures known as star spawn are the heralds, servants, and soldiers of the Elder Evils, capable of taking on forms that can journey to the Material Plane. They arrive most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Adventure Hooks If you’re not using Nafas as a group patron, consider the following ways to involve the characters in the adventure: From the Sea. The characters arrive on a ship or wash ashore from
, Juliana and Orlando. The governor sends for the characters, desperate for their help after a string of failed rescue attempts.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Adventure Hooks If you’re not using Nafas as a group patron, consider the following ways to involve the characters in the adventure: From the Sea. The characters arrive on a ship or wash ashore from
, Juliana and Orlando. The governor sends for the characters, desperate for their help after a string of failed rescue attempts.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
horrified commander, Cudgel Ironsmile, along with Mayor Raven, Becklin, and several burly spectators. The group has already seen some fighting, as treacherous mercenaries tried and failed to kill
, Darrett or other surviving members of Vogler’s militia drag them from danger and revive them. The characters awaken outside of battle with 1 hit point each just as Cudgel, Becklin, and Raven arrive.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
horrified commander, Cudgel Ironsmile, along with Mayor Raven, Becklin, and several burly spectators. The group has already seen some fighting, as treacherous mercenaries tried and failed to kill
, Darrett or other surviving members of Vogler’s militia drag them from danger and revive them. The characters awaken outside of battle with 1 hit point each just as Cudgel, Becklin, and Raven arrive.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, the galeb duhr takes offense, grumbling about ingratitude. An apology accompanied by a successful DC 12 Charisma (Persuasion) check satisfies the galeb duhr. On a failed check, the galeb duhr gives
the offending character one more chance, allowing the character to repeat the check provided the apology is sung with feeling. On a second failed check or if the character refuses to sing, the galeb
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, the galeb duhr takes offense, grumbling about ingratitude. An apology accompanied by a successful DC 12 Charisma (Persuasion) check satisfies the galeb duhr. On a failed check, the galeb duhr gives
the offending character one more chance, allowing the character to repeat the check provided the apology is sung with feeling. On a second failed check or if the character refuses to sing, the galeb
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
already met the hunters of Therno Lake (detailed later in this adventure), those hunters might have directed them to the derro lair. If the characters failed to secure such information, they can find
peak, have advantage on the check. Impact Crater The star created a crater on the side of the pass, directly above the derro outpost. When the characters arrive, read or paraphrase the following text
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Fahrenheit must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw at the end of each hour. Characters without cold weather gear automatically fail this save. On a failed saving throw, a character suffers one
level of exhaustion. When the characters face off against Arauthator, the dragon roars so loudly that the whole iceberg reverberates with his rage. This calls the ice trolls from area 12, which arrive 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the characters arrive here, hundreds of snakes begin to slither out of holes in the statues and the corners of the room. Though they are not a threat by themselves, the snakes fill the suits of armor
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The horrors won’t leave this room. Treasure Four rubies worth 1,000 gp each are set in the eyes of the statues and can be pried out.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
along the crater’s southern slope; a character can spot these switchbacks with a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check. Characters who take this path arrive at the crater floor just south of area
hazardous scree. On a failed check, the creature tumbles down the steep slope; the creature takes 21 (6d6) bludgeoning damage and has the prone condition when it reaches the crater floor.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the characters arrive here, hundreds of snakes begin to slither out of holes in the statues and the corners of the room. Though they are not a threat by themselves, the snakes fill the suits of armor
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The horrors won’t leave this room. Treasure Four rubies worth 1,000 gp each are set in the eyes of the statues and can be pried out.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
already met the hunters of Therno Lake (detailed later in this adventure), those hunters might have directed them to the derro lair. If the characters failed to secure such information, they can find
peak, have advantage on the check. Impact Crater The star created a crater on the side of the pass, directly above the derro outpost. When the characters arrive, read or paraphrase the following text
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
along the crater’s southern slope; a character can spot these switchbacks with a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check. Characters who take this path arrive at the crater floor just south of area
hazardous scree. On a failed check, the creature tumbles down the steep slope; the creature takes 21 (6d6) bludgeoning damage and has the prone condition when it reaches the crater floor.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Fahrenheit must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw at the end of each hour. Characters without cold weather gear automatically fail this save. On a failed saving throw, a character suffers one
level of exhaustion. When the characters face off against Arauthator, the dragon roars so loudly that the whole iceberg reverberates with his rage. This calls the ice trolls from area 12, which arrive 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
enter and exit the tomb. If you aren’t undead, you must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw each time you use the amulet to teleport. On a failed saving throw, the black skull cackles as you are
transformed in transit. The transformation takes effect as soon as you arrive at the destination, and is determined randomly by rolling percentile dice and consulting the Black Skull Transformation table
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
enter and exit the tomb. If you aren’t undead, you must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw each time you use the amulet to teleport. On a failed saving throw, the black skull cackles as you are
transformed in transit. The transformation takes effect as soon as you arrive at the destination, and is determined randomly by rolling percentile dice and consulting the Black Skull Transformation table
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
party must make a group Dexterity (Stealth) check. The DC is 23 to avoid the notice of Akaanvaerd. On a failed check, Akaanvaerd spots the characters, but he doesn’t pursue them immediately. At your
discretion, the dragon might arrive at the Star Forge just in time to complicate (or simplify, depending on how things go) the party’s encounter with Brimskarda. To avoid only the fire giants’ notice, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
party must make a group Dexterity (Stealth) check. The DC is 23 to avoid the notice of Akaanvaerd. On a failed check, Akaanvaerd spots the characters, but he doesn’t pursue them immediately. At your
discretion, the dragon might arrive at the Star Forge just in time to complicate (or simplify, depending on how things go) the party’s encounter with Brimskarda. To avoid only the fire giants’ notice, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
to its final destination. When the characters arrive, there is no one here, but there are several closed crates awaiting transport. Most of the crates contain commercial goods like cloth, crafted
thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. The creatures within the blast radius are also covered in green ink that only comes off with repeated scrubbing over the course of months
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
turns to another and says in a stage whisper, “I told you they’d arrive! Now pay up, you goof!” Turning to the characters, the student points to the manor house and says: “This is it. Sassy Sally Jane
is up there in the attic. For years, people have tried to liberate her. For years, they’ve failed. But we think this year is different. This year, you’re on campus.”
“You’re looking for a pink
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Pit of Shummrath Here you find a sticky situation. Poor Shummrath isn’t the fiend it used to be. — The Cartographer When the characters arrive at this location, read or paraphrase the following boxed
communication with Shummrath discover that the devil repeats the same thought over and again: it failed to show proper deference to Bel and will have its revenge. Shummrath can talk to the characters telepathically, but his mind unerringly loops back to this same vengeful thought.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
to its final destination. When the characters arrive, there is no one here, but there are several closed crates awaiting transport. Most of the crates contain commercial goods like cloth, crafted
thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. The creatures within the blast radius are also covered in green ink that only comes off with repeated scrubbing over the course of months
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
the party must make a DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) check to navigate the valley’s tangled thickets. On a successful check, the characters reach the homestead without issue. On a failed check, they
eventually arrive at the homestead, but the journey is exhaustingly circuitous; each character must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or gain 1 level of exhaustion.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
playing a flute and a fiddle, and two male halflings who were dancing The characters have only a few minutes to search the crime scene before members of the City Guard arrive. After that, they aren’t
with a successful DC 13 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. On a failed check, the character still acquires the pouch, but someone observes the theft and reports it to City Watch constables once they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
turns to another and says in a stage whisper, “I told you they’d arrive! Now pay up, you goof!” Turning to the characters, the student points to the manor house and says: “This is it. Sassy Sally Jane
is up there in the attic. For years, people have tried to liberate her. For years, they’ve failed. But we think this year is different. This year, you’re on campus.”
“You’re looking for a pink
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
members of the cult whom he couldn’t trust to keep quiet about the stone. Arn and Seffia would be horrified to learn that they failed in so simple a task; they try to correct their mistake by killing
Vaelle Lurval if she’s with the party (see “Mausoleum: Summer”). Devils’ Arrival As characters try to break into the cult fanatics’ apartment, three spined devils arrive. The devils fly to the tower
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
magically project his spirit beyond the confines of Strahd’s realm. His efforts failed, and Khazan destroyed himself. His remains lie entombed in the catacombs of Ravenloft. Khazan’s tower stood empty for
his protégé, Ezmerelda d’Avenir, who has taken to living in the tower while she searches for her mentor. She isn’t present when the characters arrive, however. Van Richten has returned, the old fool
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
magically project his spirit beyond the confines of Strahd’s realm. His efforts failed, and Khazan destroyed himself. His remains lie entombed in the catacombs of Ravenloft. Khazan’s tower stood empty for
his protégé, Ezmerelda d’Avenir, who has taken to living in the tower while she searches for her mentor. She isn’t present when the characters arrive, however. Van Richten has returned, the old fool