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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
they visit the inner bailey.
Disrupting the Charge Shannik wants to train two green recruits for the cavalry. He has them ride around the bailey for 10 minutes, spearing the hanging rings with
horse or its rider.
Luca Bancone A Cavalry Lance Laden
with Training Rings
Catapult Installation Shannik wants to install a catapult atop the Great Tower to defend against invaders. To do
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
saving throw, taking 5d4 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Rings Left to Right: Shooting Stars, Three Wishes, and Spell Turning
within 5 feet of a sphere, the sphere discharges lightning at that creature and disappears. That creature must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes lightning damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Arrival at the Bakery When the characters enter the bakery, read or paraphrase the following text: A brass bell rings as you enter this charming bakery. Sunlight filters through small windows
found outside the confectionery automatically succeeds on this check. On a failed check, Fill sticks to his story, but the characters can try again.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
sitting on a throne. Eight gemstones are embedded in the stone rings the dwarf wears on its steepled fingers.
Open Pit. In front of the statue is a 10-foot-deep open pit whose bottom is set with
spring-loaded iron jaws, around which are chunks of rock and dwarven bones.
A temple acolyte found this shrine but failed to notice the pit, which was hidden under a false stone floor. When the false
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
letting them choose the setbacks, you can give players more agency in crafting the story of their characters’ deeds. Degrees of Failure Sometimes a failed D20 Test has different consequences depending
triggered during the botched disarm attempt. Consider adding similar distinctions to other checks. Perhaps a failed Charisma (Persuasion) check means a queen won’t help, whereas a failure of 5 or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Countermeasures. A successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check reveals the presence of ash and faint burn marks in the area affected by this trap
net falls on intruders. An iron bell is also rigged to the trip wire. It rings when the trap activates, alerting nearby guards. Effect. A net covering a 10-foot-by-10-foot area centered on the trip wire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
touched, a ghostly armored male human wielding a spectral longsword emerges from it. This minor ghost was a guard who died having failed to protect the noble interred here. (Use specter statistics
a DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) check notices the bottom is several inches higher than the chest should be deep. Within is a gold chain and locket with a portrait of a lovely half-elf female etched in profile on the inside (100 gp) and two rings of braided silver and electrum (25 gp each).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
failed check, slaves either attack the characters or hide from them, waiting for Karazikar to deal with them. The Vast Oblivium: General Features The characters encounter the following features in the
, spanned by bridges made of gut and zurkhwood that are anchored to metal rings in the rock walls of the tunnel entrances. The tunnels are staggered so that the bridges cross over each other at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the wine must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 44 (8d10) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. On future occurrences of this encounter, the wine acts
occurrences of this encounter, the handkerchief is smeared with fresh blood. 5 A crystal dinner bell (worth 25 gp). The unseen servant rings the bell if the characters come within 10 feet of it. The sound
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, the creature drops 20 feet straight down into the snow, taking 1 bludgeoning damage from the cushioned fall and landing prone. On a failed save, the creature slides down the collapsing walkway to the
gold, and the pendant bears the symbol of two hands cupping the sun. Summer Star Summer Star. This magic item looks like a 6-inch-diameter gyroscope featuring two scorched rings inlaid with runes and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the exploding die must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw, taking 40 (9d8) force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. 3–4 The dodecahedron casts light on itself. The
composed of notched bronze rings, which can be turned so that the notches line up. Aligning the notches requires an action, and doing so causes the orb to gong loudly until the notches are no longer aligned. The sounds are spaced 6 seconds apart and can be heard out to a range of 600 feet.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
bludgeoning damage. 2: Acidic Lake A lake of bubbling water rings the island at the center of this crater. The water is violently turquoise and radiates acrid vapors.
The lake is 10 feet deep along
the water must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature that starts its turn submerged in the water
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
named Shariel whose flanged mace rings deeply when it connects with its target. The Righteous Hands are paragons of sportsmanship and honesty, rooting for each other and never disrespecting their
. The defensive team can try to catch the ball (see the “Catching” section). Each batter can attempt this check up to three times; after three failed checks, the batter strikes out and must stand down
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
desperation, demands a chance to prove her innocence in a trial by combat—a request that Xeleth mocks: “Only someone who bears one of the starlight rings can challenge for the right to rule,” says the prince
make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 24 (7d6) psychic damage. On a successful save, the creature gains the ability to cast one spell of their choice from the cleric
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
leads northeast from Beliard. When the adventurers locate the camp, read the following text: A footpath leads to a ruined stone wall that rings a hilltop. A dozen tents are pitched in the shelter of
failed his judgment. The chests holds 260 gp, a pouch with six citrines worth 60 gp each, and another pouch containing two potions of flying.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
buildings rises a tower of alabaster and gleaming, colored glass that reaches into the clouds. As you near the tower, your mimir rings like a bell, and its eyes pulse with golden light.
Celestial
otherwise within 100 feet of the gate to Mount Celestia, it must make a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature has visions of its past wicked deeds and gains 1 level of exhaustion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. Among the displays are several that stand out: A 4-foot-tall working model of a clock tower rings at the top of every hour. It is made of wood, iron, bronze, and glass, with brass bells and delicate
on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. She has resistance to lightning damage. She speaks Common and Draconic. If the characters mention the figure they saw on the roof of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Dexterity saving throw, taking 70 (20d6) bludgeoning damage from flying debris on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature melded with the Steinfang when it explodes takes no
rings at the top of each hour and can be heard out to a range of 60 feet. After ringing at highsun, the clock must be wound or it stops working. Winding the clock requires a tiny key (which Elister
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Cherryport in area K3, who investigates. Sidra wears a teleporter ring (see “Teleporter Rings”). Treasure. Silverware on the table is worth 100 gp. K3. Kitchen Mouthwatering scents fill this room
teleporter ring (see “Teleporter Rings”). Treasure. A cupboard holds a dozen jars of herbs and spices. Among them is a flask labeled “Assassin’s Blood,” which contains six doses of the poison. K4. Musty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
three concentric, gilded rings. The pool has no visible drain.
The painted mural on the ceiling depicts the Prince of Frost, an archfey of Zorhanna’s acquaintance. Pool. The pool is 10 feet long, 5 feet
throw, taking 14 (4d6) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. No more than once per day, while Zorhanna is immersed in the pool, she can use it to contact the Prince
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
a failed check, the creature is knocked prone next to the shrine and takes 5 (2d4) force damage. Effects of a Shrine. Channeling the energy of the trapped Chosen, each shrine creates magical effects
magical energy. A character can make multiple checks of the same type or any combination. On any failed check, the character who attempted the check is pushed off the shrine and knocked prone next to it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
with their sharp edges. Each creature in the cave makes a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) Slashing damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. This magical
each) Twenty gold rings (worth 25 GP each) Trade Pile Ten Books (historical texts worth 25 GP each) Five flutes (worth 2 GP each) Bejeweled, fur-lined cloak fit for royalty (worth 2,500 GP) Ten gold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the corridor before flooding it with magical fire. Each creature inside the closed-off corridor must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 28 (8d6) fire damage on a failed save or half as much
there triggers a fusillade of arrows and must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (6d8) piercing damage from the arrows on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. The 5-foot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. In either event, the creature is poisoned. The poisoned creature must repeat the saving throw every 24 hours, taking 3 (1d6) poison damage on a
trembles, gibbers, or retches. The chest holds nine coin necklaces, eight bracelets of beads (5 gp apiece), four small figurines of jade and coral (25 gp each), and three rings carved of jade and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
and drink for Alessia and any visitors to the tomb. It currently contains empty glass flasks, half a loaf of bread, and three peaches. If the cabinet door is closed, a bell rings. When the door is
Intelligence saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A character wearing gloves or other protection has advantage on the saving throw. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
, taking 7 (3d4) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. With a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check, a character discovers that the hinges are connected to a
without wearing protective clothing is risky, requiring a successful DC 15 Dexterity check. On a failed check, the character is exposed to the poison. Coffer 1 is unlocked and trapped. It contains thirty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
). Key NPCs. The Helm is run by the jovial but grasping Garlen Harlathurl (male Tethyrian human commoner). He is a cynic bitter from failed Waterdhavian mercantile ventures, but he has turned out to be
-stained building are massive stone blocks that rise into tall, wide chimneys. The din of forge hammers rings out late into most nights. Eldras Tantur (male Turami human thug) has been Red Larch’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
the rubble above. The creature must succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw to reach the other side of the crawlspace unscathed. On a failed save, the creature takes 7 (3d4) bludgeoning damage from
failed check, 1d4 of the cultists wake up. Awake cultists are hostile but easily cowed. A character can use an action to make a DC 12 Charisma (Intimidation) check. On a successful check, all awake
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
information about these creatures. Casino patrons come and go through two sets of double doors in the east wall. Descending rings of seats encircle a 35-foot-wide, 10-foot-deep depression in the floor
gold rings (100 gp each) on his fingers and keeps an employee pass card in his waistcoat pocket (see “Employee Pass Cards” earlier in the adventure). A15: Clerk’s Office Employee-Only Area This office
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the gas’s area must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, taking 9 (2d8) poison damage on a failed save or half as much on a successful one. Creatures that fail this saving throw are poisoned for 1
coins, iron rings painted silver, and bits of colored glass. 14. Treasure Room This room is a large square whose ceiling is held up by two massive gray granite pillars. The walls, floor, and ceiling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
thieves’ tools, or the door can be forced by someone who makes a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check. The three creatures are wights that spring to attack anyone who enters the cell. The rings
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
out. On a failed check, the characters must restart the labyrinth. The longer the characters take to navigate the maze, the greater the risk of encountering the creatures within it. Every 30 minutes
teleport outside the circle as normal. On a failed save, the attempt is wasted. A creature that ascends to the ceiling is transported to the Lost Caverns in front of area G9. Treasure. Propped against
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
stasis and steal his staff of power. Appendix D has additional roleplaying notes for Thinnings. Treasure. The bottom drawer of Thinnings’s dresser contains the butler’s collection of rings. Many of the
rings are rewards from Zybilna for faithful service, and others were gifted to him by guests who learned about his obsession. The collection includes the following: Sixty-one ornate silver rings (10 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
minstrels’ flutes are the hollowed and carved bones of former Windwyrds who failed to please Aerisi Kalinoth with their music. A character can tell the instruments are humanoid bones with a successful DC
armor are gold and silver items, including torcs and rings set with semi-precious stones, pendants, brooches, and the like, worth about 600 gp total. In addition, a platinum goblet set with rubies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
impact causes a portion of the ceiling to collapse. Whoever forced the doors open must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 9 (2d8) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage
must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature becomes poisoned. While poisoned in this way, the creature is also charmed by every other creature in Nangalore. A creature