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Returning 18 results for 'failed portcullis'.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
beam, which is difficult terrain, requires a DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. On a failed check, the character can’t move farther during that turn. If the check fails by 5 or more, the character
lock the wheel in place—but doing so causes a portcullis to fall across the entrance to the stairs. The portcullis can be lifted by a character who succeeds on a DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check. Easy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
triggers the trap. Falling Portcullis Simple trap (level 1–4, moderate threat) Some folk who build dungeons, such as mad wizards in search of new victims, have no intention of allowing their visitors to make
an easy escape. A falling portcullis trap can be especially devious if it causes a portcullis to drop some distance away from the pressure plate that activates the trap. Although the trap is deep in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
cone of the cauldron must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4 (1d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. North Balcony and Teleporter Ras Nsi and Fenthaza
originating from the room below. Set into the back wall is an alcove with an engraved stone disk on the floor — one of Ras Nsi’s magic teleporters (see “Teleporters”). Portcullis A portcullis seals the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
-covered portcullis has been lowered to block the passageway. North and East Hallways A hallway to the east ends at a life-size stone statue of a female storm giant holding a harp and wearing a gown of
scalding steam and boiling water, and must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. 3. Small Guest Quarters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
portcullis. This object can be prevented from coming down by wedging it in place as if it were a pressure plate. Pressure Plate. The 10-foot-square section of floor marked on the map is the location of
becomes difficult terrain after 1 minute. After 3 minutes of accumulation, a creature that moves through the sand must make a DC 10 Strength or Dexterity saving throw, becoming restrained on a failed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
top. Any other creature that comes into contact with an anemone must make a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 11 (2d10) poison damage from the anemone’s poisonous
is unlatched, a creature must use an action to push or pull on the heavy door, opening it with a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check. On a failed check, the door doesn’t open. The doors aren’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the boxes and must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 18 (4d8) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. X33. Lower Barracks The characters hear deep
the vaulted ceiling of this unlit chamber. East of the pillars, a duergar encased in an exoskeletal construct stands before a lowered iron portcullis. A similar creature stands in an alcove to the north
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the double door is a lowered iron portcullis. Area X6 contains the winch that raises and lowers the portcullis, which can also be forced open with a knock spell or similar magic. Arrow Slit. A duergar
, the duergar turns invisible and watches them without announcing his presence. If the characters are having trouble getting through the double door or the portcullis, the duergar opens them from area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
drawbridge is down, and the portcullis is up. Read or paraphrase the following if the characters get close enough to see into the moat: The bottom of the dry moat is littered with bones as well as complete
clamber through the moat with more time and effort. No check is required, but it’s a grisly detour, and the moat is difficult terrain. Portcullis. The portcullis is up, and nothing prevents entry to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. On a failed check, the door doesn’t open.
Fireplaces. Ironslag’s fireplaces are hewn out of the rock and have basalt mantelpiece ornately carved with images of hell hounds and fire elementals
as big and strong as a fire giant can use an action to lift a portcullis. Any other creature must succeed on a DC 22 Strength (Athletics) check to lift a gate above its head. Although these gates are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking the indicated damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. After the gem formation yields a total of 3d6 gem fragments, it goes
the ceiling over each channel.
A portcullis in the north wall blocks a door bearing the image of the Donjon card. On the stone arch above the portcullis, a large glyph depicts a waxing crescent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
escape, but it serves its purpose by impeding intruders. Other examples of delaying traps include collapsing walls, a portcullis that drops from the ceiling, and a locking mechanism that shuts and bars a
case, pick two spells, or combine the effects of a spell cast using a 9th-level and a 5th-level slot. For instance, a fireball spell of this sort would deal 24d6 fire damage on a failed saving throw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
the collapsing maze is hit by debris and must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage on a failed saving throw, or half as much damage on a successful one. Treasure
guard the hall. They gather in front of an iron portcullis in the southeast corner and tear bits of flesh off the bones of a recently slain dwarf. A ghostly eyestalk protrudes from the ceiling in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
to attempt to sway one giant lord. A failed check can’t be retried against the same giant lord until 24 hours have passed. The character gains advantage on the check under the following conditions
) is designed to serve as an escape route. At the far end of the passageway is a lowered portcullis that bars access to the sinkhole. Facing the pool and the doors are three enormous thrones. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
spine, and touching a pillar brings on nausea—a creature that does so must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature becomes poisoned for 1 hour. At the far west end of the
pint will make a human drunk.) On a failed save, the drinker becomes drunk (poisoned) for 1 hour, and must then repeat the saving throw. On a successful save after 1 hour, a character stops drinking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
stairs, the yakfolk built a village. In the centuries that followed, clans of dwarves eager to plunder the mines made numerous failed attempts to conquer the yakfolk village before concluding that
DC 15 Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. A character who fails the check doesn’t make it across and must make a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the character is swept
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
forward before the portcullis gates.
Flabbergast’s Ritual. Flabbergast casts the ritual of astral transmogrification as the caravan comes to a stop. As the magic takes effect, each character’s
made to pry information from them. While in the tavern, the dwarves are relaxed and won’t react negatively to a failed Charisma check. However, continued failures result in guards being called. Those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
or spells at any enemies in view. Development If the characters attack the Temple of Black Earth and retreat, the cultists reinforce this area. They block the front gate with an iron portcullis
failed result, the creature slips and falls prone on edge of the bridge. B11. South Passage This hallway leads south to area C10 of the Temple of the Crushing Wave. B12. Broog-Norb’s Lair If the