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Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
", "rollAction":"Thundering Stone Club"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6);{"diceNotation":"3d6+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Thundering Stone Club", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning
", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Boulder"}; on a roll of 3 or lower, the giant has no more boulders to throw.Unyielding. In response to failing a saving throw to avoid being moved, having the prone
Monsters
Keys from the Golden Vault
weapon attacks are magical.Multiattack. Jhaeros makes two slam attacks.
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit
. Over the last year, however, Naevys watched with growing concern as Jhaeros became more withdrawn and secretive, closing Ghalasine to trade and failing to honor his alliances.
Jhaeros has been
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Paralyzing Touch"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Paralyzing Touch
next 24 hours.After failing in an earlier task for the Red Wizards, the lich Tarul Var is sequestered within the Doomvault (Dead in Thay), where he tries to avoid the attention of Szass Tam
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
is trapped in the barghest, any magic that tries to restore the soul to life has a 50 percent chance of failing and being wasted.Multiattack. The barghest makes one Bite attack and one Claw attack
.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4", "rollType":"damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Level 7: Maddgoth’s Castle Maddgoth’s Castle is designed for four 9th-level characters, who should amass enough XP to reach 10th level. The characters can forge tenuous alliances with several of the
. Either by design or because of some failing, the shrinking magic doesn’t affect all creatures, as adventurers who explore the castle will discover. THE ORIGINAL MADDGOTH'S CASTLE
Undermountain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
to the cavern’s ceiling is the petrified body of a primordial giant. The figure’s arm stretches up, breaching the cavern ceiling, and its fingers emerge on the surface above as Dreamer’s Reach (in this
the petrified form to terrorize the inhabitants of the cavern below. Or they could climb to the surface at Dreamer’s Reach, leading the characters into Annam’s Cradle to find their source. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage. The giant can cause the club to emit a burst of thunderous energy that deals 10 (3d6) thunder damage to each
has no more boulders to throw.
Reactions
Unyielding. In response to failing a saving throw to avoid being moved, having the prone condition, or both, the giant succeeds instead.
Katerina Ladon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
opportunity arises, until they reach adulthood and are capable of seeking out stronger prey. A barghest avoids contact with large, open fires. Any conflagration larger than its body acts as a gateway to Gehenna
in the barghest, any magic that tries to restore the soul to life has a 50 percent chance of failing and being wasted.
Actions
Multiattack. The barghest makes one Bite attack and one Claw attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
underestimate mortal foes—a failing that can lead to their downfall. Pit Fiend Large Fiend (Devil), Lawful Evil
AC 21 Initiative +14 (24)
HP 337 (27d10 + 189)
Speed 30 ft., Fly 60 ft.
Ability
makes one Bite attack, two Devilish Claw attacks, and one Fiery Mace attack.
Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +14, reach 10 ft. Hit: 18 (3d6 + 8) Piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
Tarul Var After failing in an earlier task for the Red Wizards, the lich Tarul Var is sequestered within the Doomvault (Dead in Thay), where he tries to avoid the attention of Szass Tam. Interlopers
*Conjuration spell of 1st level or higher
Turn Resistance. Var has advantage on saving throws against effects that turn undead.
Actions
Paralyzing Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
, and they can disable it with a successful DC 17 Intelligence (Arcana) check or a successful DC 17 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. Failing the check by 5 or more causes the sigil to detonate
debris. On a successful saving throw, they take half as much damage and aren’t knocked prone or restrained. A creature can use an action to try to pull itself or another creature it can reach out of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
competitor to reach the clifftop wins the contest. A competitor who stops touching one of the ropes at any point is disqualified. At the start of the contest’s second round, wrestlers atop the cliff dribble
succeed on a DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check to climb an oily rope. Failing this check by 5 or more causes the creature to fall. Prize. If a character wins the contest of fire giant’s spirit, Diasma
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check enables a creature to destroy the trap by defacing a key rune on the perimeter of the mosaic that is within reach; failing this check causes the trap
(Perception) check reveals the trip wire and the net. A successful DC 15 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools disables the trip wire without causing the net to drop or the bell to ring; failing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
)
5 Impatience. Whatever it takes to reach an epiphany, I will do it. (Chaotic)
6 Change. There are no constants in this life. If we don’t innovate and adapt, we are doomed. (Chaotic
or impeding a wise course of action Failing to plan appropriately for a challenge Giving in to wanton fury and destruction Keranos’s Devotee Piety 3+ Keranos trait As a devotee of Keranos, you have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
controls causes mechanisms below to screech as the entire turntable shakes—trying to rotate, failing, then halting. Every creature on the turntable except the operator must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity
a DC 14 Wisdom (Survival) check see that numerous aurumvorax claw marks lead from the southwest tunnel. If the characters head down that tunnel, they reach area G2 after 5 minutes of walking. If they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
creature has the statistics of a giant skeleton (see appendix A) that cannot move and uses the following attack in place of a scimitar: Halberd. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target
death but is terrified of failing Talos: if the characters enter her cabin, she chooses to drunkenly unload the details of her plight rather than fight them. Did she not honor her god with chaos and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
guards are indifferent to the characters, and they tell anyone who approaches to get in line. It takes 19 (3d12) hours for a creature at the back of the line to reach the gate. Even then, only those
they can convince him to give up her location by succeeding on a DC 16 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check. Failing everything else, paying Xannik 200 gp gets him to give up Beltha’s location.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
to buy her freedom (see “Treasure”). Failing that, he tries to liberate her by force. If Kella wormed her way into the characters’ good graces, she reveals her allegiance to the Zhentarim once the
fort.” If combat erupts, Xolkin drinks his potion of invulnerability before leaping into the fray. The Zhents have no easy way to reach the keep and ignore it for the time being. That said, if the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
require a community of elves or another source of positive energy to sustain them. Failing this, their light fades and they eventually die. The Undying Court. The honored undead of Aerenal are united
Spell Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (3d6 + 5) radiant damage.
Healing Touch (3/Day). The councilor touches another creature. The target magically regains 18 (3d8 + 5) hit points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
High Sorcery, wherein their dedication to the magical arts is challenged. Failing the test can be deadly, but those who dare to seek magical power without passing the test are branded renegades and
maze that the characters must traverse to reach the key at the center. The maze is 90 feet in diameter, leaving a 5-foot gap between it and the rotunda’s walls. A character who casts detect magic sees
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
one step ahead of their enemies for a long time, but Hethyl’s health is failing, and there’s nothing that can be done for her given her age. She considers Kadroth a worthy leader but lost his respect
Medium characters plus their gear. C19. Storage Characters can use the rowboat to reach this area, the floor of which is above the water level in the cistern (area C18). A harmless rat chews through the corner of a sack of grain lying on the floor. This room is otherwise empty.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
brightly lit by continual flame spells cast in wall sconces. Y19a. Main Entrance If the characters reach this area by ascending the strut at area Y6, read: Near the apex of the strut, the ceiling of
telepathy to politely instruct the intruders to leave the area. If the intruders behave threateningly or ignore its warnings, the magen tries to drive them away using suggestion spells, or failing that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
broken stone bridge.
When the characters reach the bridge, three apparitions of acidic mist float up from the lake below to meet the party. The apparitions are vaguely human-shaped and are hostile
using either mason’s tools or the Sleight of Hand skill. Failing the check causes the runestone to break. Alternatively, any character can remove the cracked runestone and replace it with the stone
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
you takes on the illusory appearance of a beautiful forest glade.
The first time an ally you can see takes damage as a result of failing a saving throw, you take the damage instead of them.
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have the ability to breathe air and water. You also sprout a pair of tentacles from your shoulders that have a reach of 10 feet and can be used to perform any action you could perform with your hands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
B14 to this chamber. A small handle bolted to the ceiling of this room allows the ramp to be easily raised and lowered by a creature that can reach it. B28: High Priest’s Burial Room Scorch marks from a
disarm a blade with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check using thieves’ tools, but failing this check triggers the trap. Creatures can also avoid the blades by not walking under them. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Path of the Pilgrim climbs past shrines to each of Annam’s children to reach the All-Father’s temple Diancastra Diancastra is the youngest child of Annam, born of a mortal giant mother shortly before
Underdark, seeking revelation from Skoraeus in the depths of the earth. Stronmaus Annam’s eldest child is jovial Stronmaus, whose greatest failing in myth is his inability to see the foolishness, jealousy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
the room with the planar gate (area S12). Very recently, treasure started disappearing from the dragon’s hoard. After failing to locate the thief, Ylagan accused the modrons of stealing his treasure
and destroyed several of them in a rage. He then used rubble to seal off the tunnel leading to his hoard and began hunting down the remaining modrons. These tridrones tried and failed to reach the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
to disarm the trap. Failing this check triggers the trap. Treasure. The chest contains three blank books with black leather covers (worth 25 gp each) and three Spell Scrolls (Bless, Protection from
impossible to determine which direction the sound is coming from until the characters reach areas D26 or D29. They can’t discern its words until they reach area D35. D23c–D23f: Family Crypts Each crypt is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
ritual, it should be clear to them that paying attention to the wedding’s schedule makes it easier to find times when they can more easily reach the vaults. Wedding Itinerary Time Event Summary
“Orrery Vault” below for more information. Picking the Locks. Three consecutive successful DC 20 Dexterity checks using thieves’ tools are required to open an outer vault door. Failing any check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Dal Quor and Eberron and disrupting the cycle of the planes. As a result, Dal Quor is always remote in relation to the Material Plane, and no manifest zones are tied to Dal Quor. The only way to reach
to erupt from the soil, or warp local plant life. Failing the check causes random, uncontrolled effects. 2 Fabulous formations of precariously balancing rocks dot these badlands. They randomly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. Moving on the rock requires a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check, and failing this check results in the creature falling into the water. Treasure. Each nest holds 1d4 - 1 blood hawk eggs
Underdark by way of a tunnel. Fuuna, a female kuo-toa monitor, and her retinue used the tunnel to reach the surface after she ordered the group to find new gods to add to their pantheon. After the kuo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
within easy reach, while the other two quite alert. The chamber has a rude table, a bench, two stools, and four cots. Torches light the place. Nine pegs on the walls hold clothing and six giants
will be casing the characters to learn what they carry. Cell 13C. The king’s chief lieutenant, a fire giant named Boldo, hangs in chains as punishment for failing to be properly deferential to Snurre
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
sandstone. Eventually the walls draw in so closely that you can reach out and touch either side, but then the narrow space opens into a hidden canyon in the heart of the hills. A sprawling monastery
, “What is your greatest failing?” and “Why do you think you are worthy to be a servant of eternal earth?” There are no right or wrong answers; the priest just wants to see how the newcomers react