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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
) that descends 140 feet to the first level of Undermountain, the sprawling dungeon under Waterdeep. A rope-and-pulley mechanism is used to lower adventurers into the well and hoist them out. More
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
, which has a head shaped like an anchor, unlocks the painted chest in area 18. The winch mechanism to raise and lower the portcullis (area 4) is on the east wall in the northwest section of the gallery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
corpse to rot. The iron lever operates the mechanism that raises and lowers the portcullises by sliding it along the comb-shaped hole in the floor plate. Depending on how the lever is positioned, it
can be used to raise any of the portcullises one at a time, or to lower all the portcullises into place. The portcullises are impervious to weapon damage. The gaps between the bars are 4 inches wide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
upper path is festooned with towers and battlements where defenders can fire freely at creatures attempting to make their way along the lower path. A paved road runs along the western wall of the
cavern, onto which wagons and draft animals are hoisted so they can bypass the maze. The hoist mechanism can be destroyed with the single pull of a lever if invaders manage to hijack it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
to this gaping orifice hangs a winch with a simple rope-and-pulley mechanism that Durnan, the proprietor, uses to lower adventurers down the shaft and (sometimes) pull them up again. Durnan controls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
triggered, the mechanism pushes the millstone through the wall and sends it rolling down the stairs. When this occurs, anyone who has a passive Perception score of 14 or lower is surprised. Everyone rolls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw to grab one of the handles or it plummets down the tube. A security mechanism might prevent creatures from falling the full distance (see below). If so
level’s map. Security Mechanism. Between each pair of floors is a metal aperture with a barrier that prevents a creature from traveling to floors it isn’t authorized to access. If a creature doesn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, Lower Dura) was one of the first Ghallanda halls in Sharn. Its glory days are long past, but the young innkeeper, Eranna d'Ghallanda, is determined to keep it alive. The Anvil is frequented by
) operated by House Ghallanda and located in almost any part of Sharn. 7 The district of Fallen (Lower Dura) was abandoned after a floating tower fell on it. The adventurers might have taken over an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
a chain and pulley mechanism on the north wall next to the gate. Under normal circumstances, it takes 3 rounds to raise or lower the gate, but an emergency device allows the gate to be dropped in a
description of what the characters see depends on which section the party enters from. Central Arena. The arena proper lies somewhat lower than the rest of this level. Double doors at the south end of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
). Metal Gate. A bronze gate is currently closed (down). It can be raised and lowered by a pulley mechanism fastened to the east wall. Under normal circumstances, it takes 3 rounds to raise or lower the
responsible for keeping guard over the gate that separates the entrance from the rest of the lair. The gate is normally closed and down. It is raised and lowered by means of a chain and pulley mechanism
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
interest to find here. C3: Quarterdeck The splintered remains of a mast jut up from this rear deck like a broken spear. The ship’s wheel is askew, dislodged from its mechanism.
The wheel bears the name
formed when the rotting floorboards collapsed under the weight of the captain’s sea chest. It broke through the floor of the lower deck (area C8) as well, coming to rest in the hold (area C9). Treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
Locations on the Lower Level The following locations are identified on map 6.4. 1. Grand Entry Cavern The entrance to the lower level is obviously meant to be impressive, as its walls bear carvings
map that shows areas 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the lower level. Area 1 is labeled (in Common) as “Grand Entry,” area 2 as “Storage Place,” area 3 as “Provisions,” and area 4 as “Great Hall of the Jarl.” The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
and lubricated.
This mechanism operates the canal and lock system that runs between areas E12 and E13. The levers activate counterweights and springs that raise and lower the great barrier door, which
the first time on a turn or ends its turn there. Mechanism. Once the characters move to a point near the center of the chamber, read the following aloud: A large mechanism hangs in the air to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
. Once this property is used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn. Flames. You can use this card to summon a devil. The card is attuned to a specific devil with a challenge rating of 8 or lower
tempt you to undertake an evil act in exchange for further service. After 1 minute or when the devil’s hit points drop to 0, the devil returns to the Lower Planes. Once this property is used, it can’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
the material component for any wizard spell of 6th level or lower that has no cost in gold pieces associated with it. To determine what trinkets are here, roll twelve times on the Trinkets table in
, and commands the griffons to take flight and circle the castle, attacking intruders on sight and returning here when she calls them off. A simple clasp mechanism, 10 feet above the floor, secures each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
escape, but it serves its purpose by impeding intruders. Other examples of delaying traps include collapsing walls, a portcullis that drops from the ceiling, and a locking mechanism that shuts and bars a
mechanism, or clog a valve that leaks poisonous gas into a room. A Strength check is often the method for thwarting traps that can be destroyed or prevented from operating through the use of brute force. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the underside of the upper structure earlier, they spot the little saboteurs from this 30-foot-lower vantage point. Bucket Shuttle. This rope-and-pulley mechanism is used to transport miners and ore
or raised. The true monster of the mine reveals itself M7. Bucket Lift Landing The mechanism creaks as the bucket lift descends to the floor of a small cave where two dusty tunnels lead in opposite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
gravity plane aligned with the gravity plane of the asteroid. Flinch uses a winch to lower Big Bluster, one of the Second Wind’s jolly boats, into the overlapping gravity planes of Topolah’s Tower and
birds nest in all areas of the tower. Ceilings and Floors. Openings in the floors and ceilings connect the tower’s three levels. A magical rope-and-pulley mechanism serves as an elevator; a creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
calls himself Great Ulfe. These raiders emerge from the Mountain Door to hunt and pillage in the surrounding area. To keep their lair secure, the orcs have blocked access to the lower levels of
Wisdom (Perception) check. With a successful DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) check afterward, a character deduces that they form part of a trap mechanism. A character who makes a successful DC 12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
stretches across the mouth of the tunnel where the lower passage joins the cart track. It can be spotted with a successful DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check. If the tripwire is missed, each character who
passes through the tunnel mouth has a 50 percent chance to trip it and trigger two mechanisms. The first mechanism is a spring-loaded wooden contraption resembling a claw that swings out from the wall of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
mechanism.) Hanging on the walls are twelve metal masks bearing human-like visages. Alarm Mechanism. The 1-foot-diameter, disk-shaped tile that serves as the coin in the Zhentarim symbol is actually a
banners hanging on the back wall, each displaying the symbol of the Zhentarim — a black, winged snake biting a coin. The lower part of the room contains a black marble table surrounded by high-backed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
the keep. The mechanism to lower the portcullis is in area 2. Were the portcullis to be dropped, lifting it manually would require a successful DC 22 Strength (Athletics) check. Scaling the Walls. The
action to raise or lower the drawbridge or the portcullis in area 1. 3: Armory This room is filled with shortswords, crossbows, shields, and maces placed here by the folk who owned the keep before
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
clockwork mechanism.
6 The ticking of gears or ringing of a clock can be heard by you and those affected by your magic.
Level 3: Restore Balance Your connection to the plane of absolute
the duration, attack rolls against you can’t benefit from Advantage, and whenever you make a D20 Test, you can treat a roll of 9 or lower on the d20 as a 10. Once you use this feature, you can’t use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
to exposure to drow poison (see “Sample Poisons” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The mechanism for this trap is inside the chest, thus it cannot be detected from the outside. A character
transported to area 18 on the third level (see map 6.7). You should devise the twenty-four glyphs upon this pillar and select which two are the trigger mechanism. The second tier is dark gray stone, with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
ascertain the extent of her power and influence. Each of them awaits an audience with the regent. The giant guests gather around mussel-shell tables and a giant coral fountain in the lower part of the
, a mechanism hidden in the walls and ceiling causes the iron chains to retract, pulling the anchors back up, whereupon the trap resets. As an action, a character can disable the pressure plate (by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
beds line the walls of these ramshackle barracks. Four brawny humanoids sit on the lower bunks, listening intently to a fifth who ominously gestures from beneath a tattered white sheet, as if mimicking a
trust any of them, but the Zargonites are especially ruthless. Dungeon Tip. The lower levels of the ziggurat are haunted by Undead. Glory of Cynidicea. Kanadius believes only the Guardians of Gorm can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
gatehouse features doors that lead out to the tops of the walls to the north and to the east. Stairs lead down to the floor below. A chain mechanism in the northern half of the room positioned over the main
raise or lower the portcullis. The bandits posted in this area operate the mechanisms to let people into or out of the castle. The stairs in this room descend to area K2. The doors lead out onto the wall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the boxes and must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 18 (4d8) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. X33. Lower Barracks The characters hear deep
the locking mechanism in this way causes the portcullises in area X37 to fall, sealing off that room’s eight alcoves. Stone Lever. Pulling down the lever in the south alcove deactivates the trap in area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
-curtained windows. A handsome, glass-doored wine cabinet stands against one wall.
Perched on the chandelier are three invisible imps that behave like the imps in area V3. A rope-and-pulley mechanism
is Shaleen Zoraz (neutral female human commoner), a sewer maintenance supervisor who was backing an effort to extend the Lower City’s sewer system into the underground space occupied by the Dungeon of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
the “Mines” section in area 10) and also pauses at the upper level of Ironslag (area 11) and the lower level (area 24). Accounting for all of its stops, it takes the elevator platform 15 minutes to move
lever protruding from it. The lever is mounted 10 feet above the floor and is in the up position. Pulling it down triggers a mechanism in the elevator’s suspension rig that disengages the elevator from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
. Noisy Investigations. If the characters make a lot of noise here, the wights in area C2 investigate. C2: Lower Mausoleum If the wights described below moved to investigate area C1, omit the last
. Whatever mechanism they connect to is inoperable. Secret Door. One cog on the north wall doesn’t connect to anything else on the wall around it. A creature must succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
wall is Klim Jhasso, a male human noble captured in the Lower City two days ago after his bodyguard was slain. Klim is a neutral evil noble with 1 hit point remaining. He is unarmored (AC 10) and
book has black leather covers and sports a tiny, skull-shaped locking mechanism. Flennis has the key to the lock stuck in her hair. A character can also pick the lock with a successful DC 10 Dexterity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Crypt of the Talhund Locations The following locations are keyed to map 6.4. Mike Schley Map 6.4: Crypt of the Talhund View Player Version P1: Lower Landing Four stone sarcophagi stand against the
Rivibiddel can’t get the lever to move. He’s done enough tinkering to realize that the lever is tied to some vast clockwork mechanism that must cause entire rooms in the crypt to shift. The lever is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
effort. V21: Drawbridge The castle’s drawbridge is lowered over the murky moat.
Soth’s rank-and-file soldiers use this gate to enter the keep. Drawbridge. To raise or lower the wooden drawbridge, both
levers inside the keep must be pulled at the same time. An automatic mechanism then raises or lowers the bridge over the course of 1 minute. Moat. The moat surrounding the Three Moons Vault is 50 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
, dumping the creature into the pit. With a successful DC 15 Dexterity check, a creature can use thieves’ tools to jam the lid shut. A mechanism resets the trap 1 minute after the door opens, pushing it
back into the closed position. The mechanism is in the pit wall under the catwalk. A creature can jam it in the open position with a successful DC 15 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. If this check