measured such with only allies for for lock

Cult of Mammon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

, noble, spy, thug Signature Spells: Mending (cantrip), Tenser’s floating disk (1st level), arcane lock (2nd level), glyph of warding (3rd level) Mammon’s greed overwhelms everything else. He deals with

pounds. Promise of Wealth (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action, this creature chooses one creature it can see. Up to five allies of its choice become convinced that the target

The Role of Dreams

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

dreamer and free them from whatever is preventing them from communicating. A villain has implanted some kind of psychic lock in a character’s mind, which prevents them from accessing some knowledge or

capability. The goal of the adventure is to remove the psychic lock, which might take the form of a complex trap or maze in the dream. The actual objective of the adventure lies in Dal Quor. The

14. Base de Résistance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

allies. Rizzeryl works for two groups: House Auvryndar, a low-ranking drow house from Menzoberranzan that is slowly and secretly consolidating its power in Undermountain, and the Zhentarim, which is

gleaming gemstone. An arcane lock spell has been cast on the door. Rizzeryl the drow mage and his wererat gang can pass through the door, while other creatures must force it open with magic or a

Talhundereth Locations

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

and maybe even making allies. Talking with the Drow. Unless the characters speak Elvish or Undercommon, the drow call their leaders in area T15 to translate. Whether they talk or fight, their leaders

Loyalists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

the world. At their worst, the loyalists see the people of Saltmarsh as a barrier to growth. The locals are little more than allies of the Sea Princes, traitors who for too long have evaded the crown’s

clan seeks to establish here. Threats to the livelihood of the dwarves earn her wrath. Flaw. Manistrad has little patience; she tends to push for quick results over a more measured approach. The

Sheila

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

the attack roll if at least one of your allies is within 5 feet of the target, the ally doesn’t have the Incapacitated condition, and you don’t have Disadvantage on the attack roll. Level 1: Thieves

Hands As a Bonus Action, you can do one of the following. Sleight of Hand. Make a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check to pick a lock or disarm a trap with Thieves’ Tools or to pick a pocket. Use an

The Morkoth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

to maneuver himself into a position where he can deal the most damage to them. Tholtz doesn’t care if he catches his allies or King Hekaton in a spell’s area. Treasure Tholtz’s spellbook is locked in

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

Ziggurat Locations, Tiers 1–3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

) crumbles and the door automatically shuts, sealing characters in the lightless chamber. Once closed, the door can be pushed open only from outside. It can’t be opened from inside, and it has no lock

beehive. The locked cage holds what little treasure the Guardians of Gorm have accumulated. As an action, a character can pick the lock with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check using

Abyssal Prisons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

carries. The largest drawer of the desk is held closed with an arcane lock spell (requiring a successful DC 25 Strength check to break). Inside is a flat box of black wood (see the next subsection) and a

gravity trap again, but the creature can remain safe if it stays in the space where it fell until another character deactivates the trap. 13. Sorlan’s Haunt The lock plainly visible on each of the

N9. Vistani Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

, you can smell the odors of wine and horses that emanate from this central area. This natural clearing serves as a permanent campsite for the Vistani and their dusk elf allies. Map 5.6: Vistani Camp

back from the dead. Treasure. Kasimir wears a ring of warmth and has a leather-bound spellbook containing all the spells he has prepared (see appendix D) plus the following spells: arcane lock

Vault Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

of that wraith can hear the horn, prompting the wraith’s allies in area V8 to join the fight. A horn blown in the dungeon level can’t be heard from the keep above and vice versa. V5: Scrying Chamber A

key (see area V4), or a character using thieves’ tools can use an action to try to pick the lock, doing so with a successful DC 16 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. V7: Valendar’s Cell When the

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

trap, or failing to disarm it, triggers the trap. When triggered, the trap fires a small poisoned dart from the lock. Any creature standing in front of the lock is automatically struck by the needle

. The gate’s lock can be opened with a successful DC 20 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools, or the gate can be broken (AC 15, 18 hit points, damage threshold 10). Guards from area 27 rush forward to

Expanded Ziggurat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

unexpected guests. If the characters attempt to fool the cultists using disguises or magic, the high priest plays along while telepathically warning his allies, who attack as one. If the characters are

defeated here or elsewhere on this level, the cultists chain one unlucky character to the altar and lock the remaining characters in the cages. The cultists then ring the gong. Altar. Two sets of iron

Areas of Kolat Towers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

lock, burning hands, comprehend languages, counterspell, darkvision, dimension door, find familiar, levitate, sending, and unseen servant. (You can replace any of these spells with a spell of the same

Charisma (Deception) check convinces these Zhents that the characters are their allies. Treasure. Resting in small piles and neat stacks on the table are 74 cp, 52 sp, 19 gp, and 4 taols. K15. Summoning

Tower of the Heavens Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

carries the key. As an action, a character can pick the lock with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check using thieves’ tools. The chest contains a fine fur-trimmed robe worth 10 gp, a gold

casts the Arcane Lock spell on the door to buy themselves time. Silence. A permanent Silence spell pervades the library, eliminating all sound in this area. A Dispel Magic spell ends the effect. The

Lower Level Locations

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

kidnapped Ronnom when he was a child. When the oni perceived the boy’s malevolent nature, she befriended Ronnom, and the two remain allies to this day. Using her shape-shifting ability, Veen presents

gallons of wine. M30: Dungeon Cell The door to this room is locked. Opening the door requires the proper key (typically in Hierarch Anish’s possession), Thieves’ Tools, or a Knock spell. The lock is

Locations in Saltmarsh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, and other troublemakers who need to cool off for a few nights. The lock is high quality (requiring a successful DC 20 Dexterity check with thieves’ tools to pick), and the door is built of stout wood

. Rumors abound of a vault hidden beneath the building. In the cellar, the dwarves have dug a chamber in the earth that is sealed with a heavy iron door and a fine lock (requiring a successful DC 25

NPCs by Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

NPCs by Guild This section describes various nonplayer characters that belong to each guild. These characters can serve as enemies, rivals, allies, or contacts. In addition to the NPCs presented here

, resistance, sacred flame, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): command, detect evil and good, ensnaring strike, sanctuary, shield of faith 2nd level (3 slots): arcane lock, augury, calm emotions, hold person

Temple Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

Vox will kill the characters if they disobey. Fellow Cultists. If the characters follow Peluze’s directions, the cultists in the temple welcome them as allies (see “Infiltrating the Cult” above). T4

keyhole. Portal. When a cult leader’s key (see areas T6, T8, and T10) is turned in this lock, the altar’s flames roar to the ceiling and form a burning archway that acts as a portal. Creatures who climb

Blood Pens

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

physically or magically attack through the bars. To free the occupants of a cage, a character can pick the lock on the cage door, which requires a successful DC 15 Dexterity check. If freed from their

characters, he and any surviving allies go on patrol, attacking any intruders in the Doomvault. Garden Beds. Enchantment magic imbues the garden beds. Any living humanoid that spends more than 1 minute

Necropolis Locations (Y10-Y18)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

sits in a backstage room, wrapped in chains and padlocked. A character using thieves’ tools can try to pick the lock as an action, doing so with a successful DC 15 Dexterity check. In a leather-bound

action that would directly benefit one of their allies. Bewitched’s Script. The cursed character hears the voice of an imaginary fey creature whispering in their ear. Whenever presented with a choice, the

Locations on the Entrance Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

) check, a character can spot alterations to the lock and hinges that are part of the trap mechanism. A successful DC 20 Dexterity check by someone using thieves’ tools can be used to disable the hinge

elvenkind. The lock and the chest’s handles are coated with oil of taggit (see “Sample Poisons” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). With a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check, a character

Locations M - P

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

intimidated. He has little respect for adventurers, but he tolerates their presence if one or more of them are members or allies of the Black Network. Treasure Each mercenary carries 2d10 gp in a pouch

. Treasure At the back of the Hunt Lords’ banquet hall is a locked treasure chest. Amrath wears the key to it around his neck, but a character can pick the lock using thieves’ tools with a successful

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