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Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
: Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Thunder. You have Resistance to the chosen damage type.
Elemental Pulse. When you cast this spell and at the start of each of your subsequent turns, you release a burst
participates in the casting, you can choose one additional creature, to a maximum of nine additional creatures. The chosen creatures also gain the benefits of the spell for its duration.
When the spell is cast, each secondary caster must expend a level 2+ spell slot; otherwise, the spell fails.
Iron Bands of Binding
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Magic Items
Basic Rules (2014)
hit, the target is restrained until you take a bonus action to speak the command word again to release it. Doing so, or missing with the attack, causes the bands to contract and become a sphere once
the check fails, any further attempts made by that creature automatically fail until 24 hours have elapsed.
Once the bands are used, they can't be used again until the next dawn.
Iron Bands of Bilarro
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
hit, the target is restrained until you take a bonus action to speak the command word again to release it. Doing so, or missing with the attack, causes the bands to contract and become a sphere once
the check fails, any further attempts made by that creature automatically fail until 24 hours have elapsed.
Once the bands are used, they can't be used again until the next dawn.
monsters
Chardalyn Sense. Zlan senses the emotions of anyone touching a piece of chardalyn within 100 miles of itself.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Zlan fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed
prove useful.
Zlan’s current plan is to heat Icewind Dale from below, warming the Underdark to melt its ice and release aberrant terrors from frozen stasis. This melting also exposes ancient sites containing power Zlan needs to enforce its wicked will on the region.Cold, PoisonLightning, Necrotic
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
characters into the planes of existence. These adventure ideas are most appropriate for characters of level 11+. Planar Adventure Situations 1d10 Situation 1 When magic fails to revive a dead person
, the only solution is to venture to the Outer Planes to find the person’s spirit and either release it from some prison or convince the person to return to life. 2 People who venture into the woods keep
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
also disarms the lock’s magical trap, allowing the chest to be opened safely. If the check fails, the demon skull bites down on the thieves’ tools and destroys them. If the check fails by 5 or more
, the magical trap teleports the character making the check inside the locked chest, whereupon the character is restrained. The chains holding the chest then release it into the water, where it sinks to
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
against the goblin’s passive Wisdom (Perception) score to creep by without being noticed. If the goblin spots the adventurers, it signals the goblins in area 7 to release a flood (see the “Flood!” section
). Those who succeed hold onto the bridge and must climb it to safety. Flood! The large pools in area 7 have collapsible walls that can be yanked out of place to release a surge of water down the main
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
modifier plus your proficiency bonus. On a hit, the target is restrained until you take a bonus action to speak the command word again to release it. Doing so, or missing with the attack, causes the
, and the restrained creature is freed. If the check fails, any further attempts made by that creature automatically fail until 24 hours have elapsed. Once the bands are used, they can’t be used again until the next dawn.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
modifier plus your proficiency bonus. On a hit, the target is restrained until you take a bonus action to speak the command word again to release it. Doing so, or missing with the attack, causes the
, and the restrained creature is freed. If the check fails, any further attempts made by that creature automatically fail until 24 hours have elapsed. Once the bands are used, they can’t be used again until the next dawn.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
communicate with the kindori (telepathy, for example). If the check fails, the kindori refuses to alter course. If the check fails by 5 or more, the kindori also dislodges the character, who is pushed 10
their migration. If the Second Wind is intact and its spelljamming helm becomes operational before then, Krux orders the characters to release the kindori so the creatures can go on their way.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or be struck by flying broken blades for 9 (2d8) slashing damage. A character proficient with thieves’ tools can use them to try to safely release the pressure and
render the trap harmless, doing so with a successful DC 20 Dexterity check. If this check fails by 5 or more, the trap flies apart as described above. Treasure. The dead dwarf was an adventuring rogue
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
this chapter. Even if the check fails, though, Zariel accepts the offered soul in exchange for all the souls of Elturel. Unless you want to add additional challenges for the characters, the archdevil
can free the city from its chains and return it to the Material Plane. Relinquishing the Sword If the characters try to bargain for Elturel’s release without the Sword of Zariel, Zariel considers
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
glares at a character and bellows, “FREE ME!” or “BRING ME MY HAMMER!” in Giant first and Abyssal second. If that fails to garner the desired reaction, Kostchtchie resorts to using telepathy to contact the nearest character, demanding its immediate release while offering nothing in return.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
the stone slab in area 2. If approached, the handlers refer characters to Moghadam in area 1. If combat breaks out, they flee to area 2 and release the umber hulks, ordering them to dispose of the
intruders. They step up to fight for themselves only if all else fails. Treasure Little of value can be found in the camp aside from personal effects. These effects include several letters offering high
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Haruman’s Arrival If the characters free Jander or any of his companions, their bodies crumble to dust in grateful release. In response, twenty stirges attack the group. When the second round of
fails this saving throw can repeat it at the end of each of their turns, ending the effect on them on a success. Treasure Haruman uses infernal tack to ride his nightmare. Development If the hellwasp
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
secured to a heavy iron bar just inside the door in area T4. From where he is, Grund can use an action to release two chains. He starts with the cage at the western end of the tunnel, sealing off retreat
the cage seals them in. Those who wish to avoid a falling cage must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. Those who fail are caught in the cage. Anyone who fails by 5 or more is hit by the iron
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
”) ZUGGTMOY'S GIFT
A myconid with Zuggtmoy’s gift can, as an action once per day, release a 20-foot-radius cloud of demon-tainted spores. Any other creature within the area that isn’t already “blessed
” with Zuggtmoy’s gift must make a Constitution saving throw, with a save DC of 8 + the myconid’s Constitution modifier + the myconid’s proficiency bonus. A creature that forgoes or fails the saving throw
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. At first, she orders the characters to release her. If they refuse, she tries to bargain with them (see “Roleplaying the Dao” below). While trapped inside the bottle, Keshma can’t attack or cast spells
promise she made to the characters in exchange for her freedom, then casts plane shift in an effort to return to the Elemental Plane of Earth. (The attempt fails, naturally, and she winds up trapped in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
them. Development. When the goblin boss is defeated, any remaining goblins attempt to flee to area H3 and release the wolves there. Treasure. The goblin boss has a belt pouch containing 16 sp. H3
. Development. A goblin in this area can use an action to release one wolf from its chain. If the wolves are goaded by enemies beyond their reach, they are driven into a frenzy. Each round that any
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
block regarding other humanoids fails, and the panther attacks any such creature it can see. If it can see no target, the bewildered panther resumes its pacing. Treasure. Almost all the weapons around the
. A surefire way of getting in is to tie a grappling hook to an arrow and shoot the arrow up through the hole. This method never fails to anchor the hook on something, for Xipe grabs the rope once it is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
built in his forge, nor does he reveal that it has a planetar trapped inside it. Bel also fails to mention that the nine adamantine rods are the keys to unlocking the device and freeing the planetar
magic, hold monster, mirror image, mislead, raise dead, teleport, wall of fire
1/day each: imprisonment, meteor swarm
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Bel fails a saving throw, he can choose to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
character using thieves’ tools. But if the check fails by 5 or more, the secret door in the west wall slides open to release the stone juggernaut (see “Napaka Awakens” in area 62D). 62C. Broken Statue The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
legend. These bards are so eloquent that a speech or song that one of them performs can cause captors to release the bard unharmed and can lull a furious dragon into complacency. The same magic that
can cast command as a bonus action on each of your turns, without expending a spell slot. Any creature charmed by you automatically fails its saving throw against the command you cast with this
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
click sounds from within the lid as the clamps around the key release. Any character who climbs inside a chest and closes its lid can turn its golden key with ease. If a chest’s key is turned while the
, the smoky apparition leaps at you, screaming, “Let me in!”
If the spirit successfully inhabits the character, give the player Wongo’s card (see appendix F). If the attempt fails, the spirit returns to
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
queen, chose not to flee, and instead offered herself as a sacrifice in exchange for the release of her people. Acererak was impressed by the queen’s courage — not enough to spare her life or honor her
successful one. The wearer of the necklace fails the saving throw automatically. A remove curse spell or similar magic removes the curse from the necklace. Sarcophagus. The sarcophagus contains the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
pursuers. If Itzmin is never out of the lead pursuer’s sight, the check fails automatically. Otherwise, if the result of Itzmin’s check is greater than the highest passive Wisdom (Perception) score, he
escapes. If not, the chase continues for another round. If the characters catch Itzmin, he tells them where Serapio is in exchange for his release. Should Itzmin escape, the character who has the highest
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Lord of Waterdeep to secure Fenerus’s release. Mirt has personally lost coin to the Blood Hawk Posse, so helping Fenerus squirm out of jail stings him deeply. A character who has at least 4 renown in
) check. A character who is impersonating a noble or an official makes a good argument and succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma (Deception) check. If the check fails, Magister Barch sees through the ruse and uses
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
successful DC 20 Charisma (Persuasion) check, convince the priestess to escort them to Matron Mother Quenthel Baenre (see “Private Meetings” later in this chapter). If the check fails by 5 or more, the
swarm, its mouth closes, and it can’t release another swarm until 1 hour has passed. COMMON DROW PHRASES
The following are a few key drow phrases you can use when roleplaying dark elves.
Oloth plynn
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. Whether the check succeeds or fails, a glyph of warding spell targets the character with a fear spell (save DC 15). The glyph doesn’t trigger if the door is unlocked using the stone key from the
pedestal prevents the gate closure and the release of gas. The gas fills the shrine for 1 minute, then dissipates. Any creature that starts its turn inside the shrine while the gas is present must
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
spell cast to unlock, damage, or re-mold the doors automatically fails. Characters can use dimension door or similar magic to get past the doors. They can also slip through the cracks between the doors
serve Zariel in undeath by the terms of their original oath to her. By destroying the papers, the characters deactivate the memorial steles and can release the knights’ souls from servitude (see area
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
minutes; on a check that fails by 5 or more, the brewer also ages 4d10 years. L3. Cavern of Souls Stalks of slimy, violet mushrooms as tall as a person dot this cavern. Mycelial tendrils drift from the
something else entirely. Both Konrad and Rugga are in constant agony. They can communicate telepathically out to a range of 60 feet. Their communications consist of pleas to release them from their torment
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw; those standing along the walls have advantage on the save. On a successful save, a creature finds purchase on the ledge. A creature that fails the save falls
character can try to unlock the button using thieves’ tools, doing so with a successful DC 17 Dexterity check. Pressing the unlocked pendant causes the secret door’s lock to release with a dull clunk
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
spend 8 hours searching for the camp on their own, finding it with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) group check. If the group check fails, they can repeat it after another 8 hours of looking. Base
the characters release them, the dogs run back to the nearest town to seek shelter. Under the sled are two small crates. One is empty, and it appears that the dogs broke into it and ate the provisions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
creature that fails the check falls off the bridge and lands prone on the frozen river below, taking 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage from the fall. U6. Old Camp This cave contains an abandoned campsite
filled with gold coins that lies in the muck at the bottom of Lac Dinneshere. If the deal is struck and the characters release her as promised, Maud returns to the lake to make good on her end of the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
and unconscious while bound in this manner. Four chains bind him. The chains are secured to the hull and must be broken to release the giant from his stasis or free him from the ship’s hold. Striking
) check to calm down the king. If the check fails, the character’s words fall on deaf ears. If the character mentions Serissa by name, the check is made with advantage. Hekaton has no idea that his






