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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, lesser restoration (1 hour).
Medicine (+4), herbalism kit
4
Lamplighter
Light. Ritual only: continual flame (1 hour).
Tinker's tools
5
Locksmith
Mending. Ritual only: arcane lock (1
: speak with dead.
Deception (+3), Religion (+4)
8
Oracle
Guidance. Ritual only: augury, divination (1 hour).
History (+4), Religion (+4)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. Criminal Rogue. It’s not that you’re a bad person. You’ve just never met a lock you didn’t want to open. It’s like they speak to you, whispering “Free me! Free me!” You’re not even in it for the gold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
character can pick a cell’s lock with a successful DC 15 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. The metal of the cells is especially susceptible to the planar craft’s technology, allowing a lock to be
humanoid commoners, most of which require healing in order to speak coherently or walk on their own. If the monks are dealt with, freed prisoners can fill the characters in on the layout of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
4. Armory The armory door has an arcane lock spell cast on it. Officially, only Ras Nsi, Sekelok, and Fenthaza know the command phrase to bypass the spell (“white feather”). Speaking the command
creatures who fail to speak the correct passphrase. The current passphrase is “black mask.” Characters are given three chances to utter the correct phrase before Ukurlahmu attacks. Before it attacks, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
magewright are time and money. A locksmith can cast more than one arcane lock in a day; but it takes an hour and 65 gp for each lock they want to create. While the common spell list is a starting point for
don’t just snap their fingers. They may use lengths of wire or iron rods, tracing patterns around the lock they’re dealing with while murmuring incantations. An oracle might work with cards or dice, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
when it is provided with a lock of hair, a personal belonging, or another object connected to the target. Possession of such an item allows it to sense the creature’s location from as far as a mile away
, frightened
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages understands Common and the languages of its creator but can’t speak
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Resonant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
outer gates lock automatically when they close. The two gnome mages on duty have prepared knock spells, which they use to circumvent the gates’ complex locking mechanisms. It takes two knock spells to
them he will be here waiting for them. (If the characters don’t speak his language, the sergeant raps his knuckles on the outer gates seven times to explain what they must do to signal for the gates to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
spiral staircase to an attic that Nim uses as a lair — only to find the attic’s door fitted with a new lock. Valetta doesn’t recognize the lock or have a key to open it, but a character using thieves
’ tools can pick the lock with a successful DC 20 Dexterity check. A knock spell or similar magic also opens the door. Valetta won’t allow characters to break down the door, but she does permit them to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
tools 5 Locksmith Mending. Ritual only: arcane lock (1 hour), knock. Thieves’ tools, tinker’s tools 6 Mediator Guidance. Ritual only: comprehend languages, zone of truth. Insight (+4), Persuasion (+3
) 7 Medium Minor illusion. Ritual only: speak with dead. Deception (+3), Religion (+4) 8 Oracle Guidance. Ritual only: augury, divination (1 hour). History (+4), Religion (+4)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
the characters try to enter, determine if the four kenku inside are aware of their presence before reading the boxed text. A character with thieves’ tools can pick the lock on a door or the window
flee. A successful DC 10 Charisma (Intimidation) check forces captured kenku to divulge what they know. What the Kenku Know When kenku speak, they mimic sounds and voices they have heard before. Under
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
ran off with the monkey’s mind inside, never to be seen again. Ernest uses the baboon stat block, but his Intelligence and Charisma are 10, and he can speak Common. His alignment is neutral good
captured in Prismeer, they hear the distant whistling of the calliope and can follow the music to safety. Any barriers or obstacles in their way are magically removed. For example, the lock on a cell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
of a Speak with Animals spell for 8 hours. 9 The creature gains 4d4 + 4 temporary hit points. 10 The creature sprouts dragonfly-like wings, gaining a flying speed of 30 feet for 1 hour. Price
Characters must give a lock of their hair to buy a fey fruit. The goblin vendors don’t specify what they need the hair for, but they give the hair to Granny Goosefinger, the hag who runs the doll shop (see the Antique Dolls section), in exchange for jewelry.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
13. Storeroom The southwest double door is locked. Using thieves’ tools, a character can pick the lock with a successful DC 15 Dexterity check. Stacks of sturdy wood crates, bundles of cloth, and
, giving him an Intelligence of 10 and the ability to speak Common. After serving him for the duration of the enchantment, the serpent slithered off and found its way to Omu. Azi Mas has a good memory; he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
and fitted with iron handles, iron hinges, and a sturdy iron lock. Each lock is molded to look like a smiling gnome’s face missing its nose. Zox carries a stubby iron key with a head shaped like a
tiny bulbous nose that unlocks all nine doors. Zox fashioned a spare key but lost it during a recent Undermountain foray (see level 12, area 14). A character can try to pick a door’s lock using thieves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
points, vulnerability to fire, and immunity to bludgeoning, piercing, and psychic damage. A sturdy iron-barred gate set into the east wall is held shut with an arcane lock spell that only drow can ignore
, with these changes: The Sing-Alongs are lawful good. Each has a Charisma of 14 and the following skill: Performance +4. They have these racial traits: They speak, read, and write Common and Halfling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
of the armory. T8: Vault The door from the armory (area T7) is secured with a complex lock. If the characters examine it, read the following: This ancient vault door has three locks, each housed
Talhundereth were protective of their library and unwilling to share its lore with most visitors. Typically, knowledge seekers would speak with the temple’s librarian and wait here while the librarian
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
identifies the predator’s target, such as a lock of hair, a well-worn glove, or a much-used weapon. The moment the newly manufactured steel predator emerges, it bounds away in search of its prey. It
understands Modron and the language of its owner but can’t speak
Challenge 16 (15,000 XP)
Innate Spellcasting. The steel predator’s innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom. The steel predator can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
when it is provided with a lock of hair, a personal belonging, or other object connected to the target. Possession of such an item allows it to sense the creature’s location from as far as a mile away
darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages understands Common and the languages of its creator, but can’t speak
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Resonant Connection. If the banderhobb has even a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
who speak Common and Dwarvish; being dwarves, they have darkvision out to a range of 60 feet and resistance to poison damage. They carry ice picks (1d4 piercing damage) instead of clubs. Each dwarf is
(50 gp each). Korux carries 15 gp in a yeti fur-lined leather pouch. Storn carries a rusty iron lock (3 gp) as a good luck charm; he lost the key that opens it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
steep price, anyone can commission the manufacture of a steel predator. To create a steel predator, the modron’s machine must be fed something that identifies the predator’s target, such as a lock of
., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages understands Modron and the language of its owner but can’t speak
Challenge 16 (15,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5
Magic Resistance. The steel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
about the theft until word reaches their ears the following day, when Speaker Waylen asks them to find the thieves and return the missing fragments of chardalyn, so that he can lock them up with the
Charisma (Investigation) check at the end of that hour. On a failed check, no useful information is obtained. If the check succeeds, the character is urged to speak with Scython, the tiefling ferryman, who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
16. Old Dwarven Halls The doors in this area are made of stone and sealed with Qualith door locks (see “Qualith Door Locks”). Unless they are held open, the doors automatically close and lock. Rooms
, bestowing on each construct an Intelligence of 11 and the ability to understand (but not speak) Dwarvish and Undercommon. Each duergar brain is contained in a glass sphere embedded in the construct’s head
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. The statue is a stone golem with a challenge rating of 11 (7,200 XP) and these changes: The statue is Huge and has 230 (20d12 + 100) hit points. It understands Abyssal but can’t speak. It can climb
Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 6b on level 12, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. Casting speak with dead on one of the skulls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
(Insight) check or a speak with animals spell, but the torturer speaks to the characters only in bold threats. In combat, Andras uses weapons coated in blood of the lycanthrope poison (see appendix C
). He uses the assassin stat block with the following changes: He is neutral evil, and can speak and understand Common and Giant Owl. Andras has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
newest one is Prisoner 299. Characters who want to speak with Vaelish Gant must arrange a meeting with Prisoner 237 (see “Prisoner 237: Vaelish Gant”). To add detail to some of the inmates, roll on the
votes are cast. The warden (see area R21), who always attends such meetings, sits in the middle chair and casts the tie-breaking vote, if necessary. R21. Warden’s Quarters The arcane lock on this door
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
to pick the lock, doing so with a successful a DC 15 Dexterity check. Alternatively, a character can force open the door with a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check. Ruxithid, found in the
the jar and can still speak, though his voice comes out no louder than a whisper. Upon seeing the characters enter the room, he attempts to grab their attention (he has been attempting to get
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
Speak with Small Beasts trait common among forest gnomes.
Guide. You and your companions receive help from a guide who can guarantee safe passage through a particular region of the Feywild (such as
in the Fey’s company for an agreed-upon period of time) 4 The color in your eyes 5 The memory of your first kiss 6 The spring in your step or the sparkle in your eyes 7 A lock of your hair 8 Your name
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
developments. Regardless of what he is told, the king remains skeptical until he has had a chance to speak with his daughter, Serissa, and his brother, Uthor. He urges the characters to return to Maelstrom
a desk drawer. Tholtz has the key in his possession, but the lock on the drawer is easily broken and can be just as easily picked using thieves’ tools (no ability check required). The spellbook
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, the honorable Wigglewog, did not survive. I’ve been trapped up here for a while now. Help me. I must tell my queen of the fall of Prismeer!”
If the characters speak in raised voices, Sir Talavar
around the birdcage. While Sir Talavar is in it, he can’t cast spells, but he can use his Euphoria Breath. The cage is locked and can’t be destroyed, and its lock can’t be picked. A knock spell or similar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
of Shalx The amber door to this room is sealed with an arcane lock spell. The password to suppress the spell is “Shalx.” A character can push open the doors with a successful DC 25 Strength check
someone, I expect payment in return.” X33b. Vault of Maverus The amber door to this room is sealed with an arcane lock spell. The password to suppress the spell is “Maverus.” The door is otherwise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
nonthreatening manner, the guards are cautious but willing to summon their leaders to speak on their behalf. If greeted with hostility, the drow elite warrior sounds the alarm with a single whistle, bringing
lock on the chest can be picked with a successful DC 15 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools, or opened with a knock spell or similar magic. Melith’s shrine contains a 1-pound obsidian figurine of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
-shaped iron doors are the only features in the room. Each door has a heavy latch that bears the insignia of Dran Enterprises, but no lock is visible. Above each of the iron doors, a differently shaped
later for more information). The condition of the guard’s head makes it impossible to talk to him with speak with dead. Aside from his grievous head wound, the guard’s body is untouched except where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. Picking the lock requires a successful DC 15 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. The door can also be forced open with a successful DC 18 Strength (Athletics) check. Larder The chamber next to the
homeless sods are too frightened of Thrakkus to speak ill of him, and the City Watch doesn’t seem to care about crimes committed in the Field Ward. Thrakkus the Butcher The butcher has no time to suffer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
keys to the shackles. A character can pick the lock on a set of shackles with a successful DC 15 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. Even if they are freed, the troglodytes won’t flee this area
for freeing them and their young. Characters who don’t speak Troglodyte and don’t have access to a tongues spell or similar magic can use gestures, pictures, or other crude methods to communicate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Enchantment C Thunderwave Evocation — Unseen Servant Conjuration R Level 2 Wizard Spells Spell School Special Alter Self Transmutation C Arcane Lock Abjuration M Augury Divination R, M Blindness
Steed Illusion R Protection from Energy Abjuration C Remove Curse Abjuration — Sending Divination — Sleet Storm Conjuration C Slow Transmutation C Speak with Dead Necromancy — Stinking Cloud