guide causes leading

Daern's Instant Fortress

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

As a Magic action, you can place this 1-inch adamantine statuette on the ground and, using a command word, cause it to grow rapidly into a square adamantine tower. Repeating the command word causes

interior is divided into two floors, with a ladder, staircase, or ramp (your choice) connecting them. This ladder, staircase, or ramp ends at a trapdoor leading to the roof. When created, the tower has

Flind

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Yeenoghu, a flind uses demonic insight to guide the gnolls toward weak prey ripe for slaughter. Unlike other leaders who might skulk behind their minions, a flind leads the charge in battle. Its flail causes wracking pain, paralysis, and disorientation in those it strikes.

Void Scavver

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

. While most other scavvers are content to feed on kitchen scraps, a void scavver goes after the cook. A void scavver can emit an invisible ray from its eye that causes its target to feel fear even

larger varieties are more formidable, in part because they often don’t wait for their meals to come to them. A scavver has a single large eye in the leading edge of its head. This eye glows

Orcus Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

action to cause one of the following effects; he can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: Orcus’s voice booms throughout the lair. His utterance causes one creature of his choice to

be subjected to power word kill. Orcus needn’t see the creature, but he must be aware that the individual is in the lair. Orcus causes up to six corpses within the lair to rise as skeleton

Geryon (Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

teleports, along with any equipment he is wearing and carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space he can see. Sound the Horn (1/Day). Geryon blows his horn, which causes 5d4;{"diceNotation":"5d4

one of the following lair actions; he can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Banish. Geryon casts the banishment spell. Chill Blast. Geryon causes a blast of cold to burst from the

Wastrilith

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

defilement, you can use the optional rule on abyssal corruption in chapter 2 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, causing the poisoned creature to be corrupted.PoisonCold, Fire, Lightning; Bludgeoning

, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksUndertow. If the wastrilith is underwater, it causes all water within 60 feet of it to be difficult terrain for other creatures until the start of its next turn.

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

following lair actions; he can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Banish. Geryon casts the banishment spell. Chill Blast. Geryon causes a blast of cold to burst from the ground

benefit from the rest. Hellish Doorways. Sapient creatures within 1 mile of the lair frequently see shimmering portals leading to places they consider safe. Passing through a portal always deposits a

Mudslick Tower

Magic Items Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

a battlement atop it. Its interior is divided into two floors, with a ladder running along one wall to connect them. The ladder ends at a trapdoor leading to the roof. When activated, the tower has a

(this use of the spell counts as replicating a spell of 8th level or lower). Each casting of wish causes the roof, the door, or one wall to regain 50 hit points.

Devastation Orb

Magic Items Princes of the Apocalypse

. Reducing it to 0 hit points causes it to explode instantly. A special container can be crafted to contain a devastation orb and prevent it from detonating. The container must be inscribed with symbols

Dungeon Master’s Guide. Earth Orb. When this orb detonates, it subjects the area to the effects of the earthquake spell for 1 minute (spell save DC 18). For the purpose of the spell’s

Zuggtmoy Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

), Zuggtmoy can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; she can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row. Zuggtmoy causes four gas spore;gas spores or violet fungus;violet fungi

madness, which is a character flaw that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more on madness. Madness of Zuggtmoy d100 Flaw (lasts until cured) 01–20

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Short or Long Rest). Auril causes a magical blast of cold air to erupt from her hand. Each creature in a 60-foot cone must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw, taking 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8

damage from swirling ice, and nonmagical, open flames in that area are extinguished. Splinter (Costs 3 Actions). Auril uses Create Ice Mephit or causes one to ice mephit she can see within 60 feet of

Yeenoghu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

same effect two rounds in a row. Yeenoghu causes an iron spike—5 feet tall and 1 inch in diameter—to burst from the ground at a point he can see within 100 feet of him. Any creature in

madness, which is a character flaw that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more on madness. Madness of Yeenoghu d100 Flaw (lasts until cured) 01–20

Fraz-Urb'luu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: Fraz-Urb’luu causes up to 5 doors within the lair to become walls, and an equal number of doors to appear on walls where there previously were

’s Guide for more on madness. Madness of Fraz-Urb’luu d100 Flaw (lasts until cured) 01–20 “I never let anyone know the truth about my actions or

Iggwilv's Cauldron

Magic Items The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

cauldron has the following random properties: 1 minor beneficial property (determined by rolling on the Minor Beneficial Properties table in the Dungeon Master’s Guide) 1 minor detrimental

property (determined by rolling on the Minor Detrimental Properties table in the Dungeon Master’s Guide) Iggwilv's Cauldron Gold;Gold Cauldron. The gold cauldron has the following properties

Demonomicon of Iggwilv Legacy

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

in the “Artifacts” section of the Dungeon Master’s Guide: 2 minor beneficial properties 1 minor detrimental property 1 major detrimental property Spells. The book has 8

do so, you can add double your proficiency bonus to the check. Fiendish Scourging. Your magic causes pain to fiends. While carrying the book, when you make a damage roll for a spell you cast against

Daern's Instant Fortress Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

is divided into two floors, with a ladder running along one wall to connect them. The ladder ends at a trapdoor leading to the roof. When activated, the tower has a small door on the side facing you

. Only a wish spell can repair the fortress (this use of the spell counts as replicating a spell of 8th level or lower). Each casting of wish causes the roof, the door, or one wall to regain 50 hit points.

Instant Fortress Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

is divided into two floors, with a ladder running along one wall to connect them. The ladder ends at a trapdoor leading to the roof. When activated, the tower has a small door on the side facing you

. Only a wish spell can repair the fortress (this use of the spell counts as replicating a spell of 8th level or lower). Each casting of wish causes the roof, the door, or one wall to regain 50 hit points.

Mark of Handling Human

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

purely natural animals; the mark allows its bearer to guide a hippogriff as easily as a horse. House Vadalis Leader: Dalin d’Vadalis Headquarters: Foalswood (near Varna, Eldeen Reaches

; there’s a lot of turnover at the bulette ranch. But these exotic creatures aren’t enough to satisfy the most innovative members of the house, leading to the practice of magebreeding. Using

Geryon Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Geryon can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; he can't use the same effect two rounds in a row: Geryon causes a blast of cold to burst

see shimmering portals leading to places they consider safe. Passing through a portal always deposits a traveler somewhere in Stygia. Freezing strong winds howl around the area within 1 mile of the lair

Geryon (Summoner Variant) Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

see. Sound the Horn (1/Day). As an action Geryon blows his horn, which causes 5d4;{"diceNotation":"5d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Sound the Horn"} minotaur;minotaurs to appear in unoccupied spaces

initiative ties), Geryon can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; he can't use the same effect two rounds in a row: Geryon causes a blast of cold to burst from the ground at a point

32. Guardroom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

several natural fissures in the floor (leading to the underground lake below), and is used as a privy. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the lizardfolk to

32. Guardroom Four lizardfolk renders are stationed here, assigned to watch over the gemsmith in area 31. Corridor The small corridor leading east across from the guardroom dead-ends at a point with

4. Guardroom

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Tunnel A secret trapdoor in the floor opens to an access tunnel leading to area 5. It can be found with a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1

charge in this area causes the guards to change shifts, leaving for the barracks (area 6). Spending 2 charges reverses time and causes them to instead head into the temple complex to search for

5. Watch Room

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mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the guards to change shifts, leaving here for the barracks (area 6). Spending 2 charges causes them to instead head into the temple complex to search

into area 1. Secret Tunnel A secret trapdoor in the floor opens to an access tunnel leading to area 4. It can be found with a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check. Manipulating Time Having a

38. Treasure Vault

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. The third is a quartz holding locate object. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area either causes 1d4 of the largest uncut rubies to become cut and polished, doubling

39. Secret Door The secret door leading into this area can be detected with a successful DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check, but is locked. Without the key (found in area 2 or area 20), the lock requires

30. Hidden Stairs

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“Underground Lake” at the end of this chapter for more information. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the thessalkraken to reveal itself as it breaks the surface

of the water seeking food. Spending 2 charges also causes 1d4 lizardfolk renders to arrive, ready to brave the waters in search of gems. The lizardfolk take the appearance of the characters as a sign of offering, and attempt to force them into the water as sacrifices for their demigod.

17. Flooding Pit

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actual door leading to area 18. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area opens one closed pit at random, or closes one pit at random if all the pits are open.

, the outline of a door on the south wall of each pit can be seen. Flooding Trap The first two pits are trapped, such that anyone trying the false door at the bottom causes a stone slab to slide across

8. Office of the Torturer

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strongbox holds treasure collected from Andras’s recent victims—110 sp, 55 gp, 10 pp, five rubies (worth 100 gp each), and a vial of mummy rot antidote (see appendix C). Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes Andras to return here from area 9 and prepare to rest.

leading into area 8. This chamber serves as the office and apartment of Andras, the temple’s torturer and rival of the warden. It holds a bed, a desk, and mundane gear. The desk contains notes on

Gaining Access

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

a potential route out, leading them to another location in the Underdark where it is supposed to be. Then they need to find a map or guide for the potential route, which could involve them in what is

Gaining Access By the time they have visited the locations detailed in the previous chapters, the characters should have knowledge of a route to the surface world and a map or guide to help them

Loyalty

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Loyalty Having the adventurers leading an expanded party gives you the opportunity to use the optional loyalty rules in chapter 4, “Creating Nonplayer Characters,” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. You

34. Guardroom

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eidolon and the sacred statue there. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the lizardfolk to head into the temple complex to search for Moghadam’s thieves, believing the thieves have just arrived. You determine where the guards might be encountered as a result.

21. Elite Guard Barracks

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lizardfolk renders are stationed here. They attack any intruders to subdue them, then drag them before Thessalar in area 15. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area

reverses time and causes the lizardfolk to head into the temple complex to search for Moghadam’s thieves, believing the thieves have just arrived. You determine where the guards might be encountered as a result.

27. Workshop and Storage

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clay wrapped in cloth are scattered about. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the homunculus in area 15 to return here (its place of origin).

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Conclusion When the characters defeat Hellenrae and her followers or convince them to guide them deeper into the temple, they are done with the monastery portion of the adventure. The Ancient Stair

(area M24) descends about 250 feet, leading to a quarter-mile passage in a natural cavern. This passage in turn leads to area B1 in the Temple of Black Earth (see chapter 4).

T14: Secret Vaults

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Crawling Claws nests in the statue’s nooks and crannies, emerging to attack when the statue is disturbed. 2 Disturbing the statue causes its head to split open, releasing a Hostile Flameskull. 3 The

statue acts as a sarcophagus. Disturbing the statue causes it to break apart, freeing the Hostile Mummy inside. 4 Disturbing the statue causes four Specters to emerge from cavities behind the walls

Mechanical Guides

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, it’s possible that they acquire both mechanical guides. You can decide whether the programming of the two constructs causes them to bicker and one-up each other—or whether each guide attempts to

Mechanical Guides Each mechanical guide is programmed to teleport through space and time to the adventure’s set locations, effectively dropping the characters at the start of chapter 3 or chapter 4

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