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Returning 35 results for 'mechanus some with only all fighting for lurks'.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Automata Gate Destination: Clockwork Nirvana of Mechanus Primary Citizens: Modrons Rulers: Council of Order Automata is a machine of law and order. The town’s geography is as rigid as its bureaucracy
Cycle, the time it takes for the largest gear in Mechanus to complete a single rotation. However, on at least one occasion, the march came early, and legions of modrons wreaked widespread havoc as
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Basic Rules (2014)
paladins take their work seriously. A delve into an ancient ruin or dusty crypt can be a quest driven by a higher purpose than the acquisition of treasure. Evil lurks in dungeons and primeval forests
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, break off from an icy mire in its deepest recesses and are gradually assembled and organized, perhaps under the influence of nearby Mechanus, into the perfect cubes of Avalas. The nature of Acheron
question of what they are fighting for, among armies that have forgotten how to even ask the question. On a more literal level, an adventure in Acheron can involve preventing a villain from scavenging
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Order of the Gauntlet The Order of the Gauntlet is a relatively new organization dedicated to smiting evil wherever it lurks and without hesitation. The Order understands that evil wears many guises
. Bravery isn’t fighting the dragon out there—it is fighting the dragon within. That is what we do in our prayers. Once you have slain that dragon, you have overcome the darkness lurking within yourself
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
opens up inside the temple is hundreds of feet deep and pitch black below the uppermost 20 feet. But the creature that lurks within is much closer than that. The juvenile kraken (see appendix C
) normally lurks several hundred feet down in the pit, but its hunger has steadily drawn it up higher. Its progress is slow because it must acclimate to the decreasing pressure as it rises. It now lurks 40
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
with sentience and capable of independent thought. Golems are the iconic constructs. Many creatures native to the outer plane of Mechanus, such as modrons, are constructs shaped from the raw material
something in the game, such as a magic item, might refer to them. For instance, a spear that is especially effective at fighting demons would work against any monster that has the demon tag.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
mostly masks the odor of decay that permeates the hall. Nezzarum, a Silver Dragon Wyrmling who knows Common, lurks inside the statue of Orcus. The dragon can gaze out into the hall through the
approach Nezzarum without first fighting Xia, the dragon is initially Indifferent. Indifferent Dragon. If Nezzarum hasn’t seen the characters prove themselves in battle, he errs on the side of caution and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
stronghold in exchange for treasure and the occasional gift of fresh meat. Still, the nothic is untrustworthy. The nothic lurks near the west ends of the two bridges. If it notices intruders entering the
Intelligence (History) check recognizes the sword and recalls this lore. Sir Aldith died fighting off the orcs that attacked through the hidden caverns below his manor. Talon was lost here until the nothic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
, Kaynen becomes Friendly. He answers questions to the best of his ability and gladly allows the characters to harvest a tree bark sample.
The dryad has heard rumors that a dragon wyrmling lurks down
wyrmling, Kaynen asks them to do so. Kaynen also warns the characters about a strange, angry elf who lurks around the lair’s entrance (area R4).
Slithering Spy. After the characters talk with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
(Perception) check to notice the swarms hiding in the webs. One swarm drops on the first character to come into the room, gaining surprise if the character is unaware of it. The other swarm lurks on the
defeating the construct in combat, characters can pull out its charged disks to hinder its attacks. With a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check, any character fighting the mechachimera notes that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, while others are imbued with sentience and capable of independent thought. Golems are the iconic constructs. Many creatures native to the outer plane of Mechanus, such as modrons, are constructs shaped
certain creatures. The tags have no rules of their own, but something in the game, such as a magic item, might refer to them. For instance, a spear that is especially effective at fighting demons would work against any monster that has the demon tag.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
spoken in area C1 can easily be heard in area C19, and vice versa. The lake is home to small blind cave fish. A giant octopus lurks in a grotto to the south, behind a column of rock that supports the
are usually off-duty and might be asleep; roll 1d6 to see how many cultists are in their bunks. Sounds of fighting nearby rouse the sleeping cultists, who join the fray on their turns during the third
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
: Thurl’s face darkens. “Great evil lurks among these hills,” he says. “Depraved cultists led by wretched monsters. But let us speak of such matters after the feast has warmed our blood.”
Thurl allows
kill the characters later that night. Fighting all of the knights and cultists at once is a deadly encounter, but the villains aim to capture the characters first, and then hurl them from the top of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
. She’s not interested in fighting, since fights make messes. Nikki Dawes Newmy Talking with Newmy. Newmy would rather talk than fight. She shares the following points: Crypt Cleaner. The Dolindars
elongated arms lurks near the coffin.
Isolation warped the matriarch of the Dolindar family, Kevetta, into a lonely sorrowsworn (see appendix A). She remains near her coffin and uses her harpoon arms to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Lurks, because uttering its real name risks attracting its attention. Its actual form, if it even has one, is unknown; it’s most often represented as an ooze-like creature with many tentacles or a purple
lack status and are desperate to achieve it. A small sacrifice and a prayer to That Which Lurks might simply go unnoticed by Ghaunadaur, or it might punish the petitioner, but there is also a chance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. 3 I came to understand the darkness that lurks in the wilds, and I vowed to combat it. 4 My people lived on the edges of civilization, and I learned the methods of survival from my family. 5 After a
family tradition. 3 The local lord forced me to enlist in the army. 4 War ravaged my homeland while I was growing up. Fighting was the only life I ever knew. 5 I wanted fame and fortune, so I joined a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
to a flight of natural steps up to area B2. A spore servant octopus lurks in the water and attacks any creatures (other than myconids) who enter the tunnel, regardless of the state of the tides
middle. 2nd-Level Characters. If the characters are 2nd level, two stirges clinging to the tunnel ceiling are disturbed if fighting breaks out in this area and join the battle. The stirges ignore the spore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
area. 5. Spider Nest The north–south section of this hallway is filled with sheets of webbing (see the sidebar). An ettercap lurks in here, latching onto the ceiling over the door to area 6. Two
spider (named Roil). Unless the characters were unusually quiet while making their way through the ship, Krell has heard them moving and fighting monsters in other areas. Before the fight begins, he has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
bones and scraps of clothing, but see “Treasure” below. Development. Fighting in this room alerts the Redbrands in area R5 that trouble is on the way. Treasure. A jeweled gold bracelet worth 140 gp
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Three Redbrand ruffians (see appendix A) stand guard here, though they spend most of their time taunting the hapless prisoners (see “Captives” below). If they hear fighting in area R4, they take
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
and loves a good laugh at someone else’s expense. Anyone’s welcome in her taproom. A portal to a massive pit-fighting arena rests at the back of the Bottle and Jug, disguised as the door to an always
with a tiny cog for a cap. When placed on a flat surface, the cap rotates like the gears of Mechanus. Golden Gout. Imported from the Nine Hells, this spiced whiskey burns all the way down. Imbibers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
scenes from elsewhere in the Platinum Rooms that flicker on the crystal sphere. The archons order anyone who clearly isn’t in Shemeshka’s employ to leave. They attack 1 round later, fighting to the
the workings of their home plane, Mechanus. Shemeshka corroborates everything R04M told the characters in chapter 13. As soon as she has shared this information, or if she is forced into battle after
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
portal now remains tied to a pocket dimension channeling the power of the Far Realm. Danger lurks on the other side of the door, whose stone has been marked as off limits for Dran Enterprises employees
zombies surrounds a dozen Dran Enterprises pirates, who are fighting for their lives. The ship is moored at an old and decaying dock, with a single building visible against a forest of thick trees. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
is bolted to the north end of the pool. The room’s ceiling is 20 feet high. An aboleth lurks at the deep end of the pool. During the chaos of the outbreak and the events that followed, the aboleth
doesn’t aid them in combat—the android was built for making drinks and small talk, not fighting. If the characters confront Aphelion about Oakley’s claims, it responds that the android is incorrect and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
fighting them and immediately surrenders. See “Traitorous Adviser” for details about interacting with her. Forewarned! If the gargoyles in area H6 alert Rummox to the party’s presence, the genie and all
amulet of Yaarnak, though (see “Haskasori Features”). Yaarnak. The city’s former ruler, Yaarnak, lurks in the ruins to the south (area H8). Anthradusk stole the mummy lord’s staff and keeps it in his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. If the goblins heard the characters fighting the grick in area C8, they hide behind the altar and attempt to surprise the characters; otherwise, all three goblins are kneeling before the altar
wants to hunt, but between excursions, it lurks in the shadows of the hollow tower. When the grell notices intruders in the lower portion of its tower, it silently drops from the shadows and attacks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
(Huge size; 130 hit points) lurks on the ceiling here, reflected in the pool. Unless a character looks up and sees the ooze, it quickly slides down the pillar and attacks with surprise. White Pillar. A
-Threat Monsters” above) in the pit and fighting. When the Thayans start combat with the characters, each of the three oozes emerges from the pit 1d4 rounds later (roll for each). The oozes see all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the fireplace with the den (area N4k). Ernst Larnak lurks in the den and eavesdrops on any conversation that Lady Wachter has with the characters, so that he can advise her after they depart. N4j
of living in fear and poverty. Use the “Barovian Names” sidebar in chapter 2 to generate names for them, if needed. The imp doesn’t get involved in the fighting unless Lady Wachter is drawn into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
dwarves don’t keep a close watch from the arrow slit to the north, since they know that the gargoyles in area B1 and Nartham’s guards in area B4 stand watch. If alerted by serious fighting or unusual
create elemental devices. The master of the forge is a dao named Xharva Deem. Two duergar assist her. Roleplaying the Dao. Xharva Deem has no interest in fighting, because her bargain with Marlos
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Varakkta doesn’t surrender or flee, particularly if she’s fighting to regain her silver greatsword, the warriors surrender if Varakkta falls. Talking to the Githyanki. If the characters surrender the sword
B9 muttering about a trio of mind flayers who recently traveled through here with several human prisoners. Musician. A strange musician lurks in area B9 and sometimes makes “music that remains alive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
towers of evil’s stench. If you be evil, open the door so we may battle, and my eternal boredom can end.” Beyond the door’s barred window, a gargoyle lurks in a stone cell, challenging you in a low
being escorted by Manshoon or one of his lieutenants. The flying snakes join the battle, fighting as allies of the spectator. Teleportation Circle. The teleportation circle functions as described under
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
doors have opened. If any cultists remain in area A7, the hear the fighting and retreat to the palace (area A18). Treasure If the characters loot the tombs of the Tyar-Besil, they find 3d10 figurines
vrock, whose service was a gift from a demonic envoy, guards the temple alone. It lurks behind the throne and attacks any non-cultists that enter the hall. The drug-addled initiates don’t aid the vrock
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
hope of fighting off the invaders, the druid Tallos, died in his cot. All the bodies were dragged away by the drowned ones, after which the sea hags found in area 3 did some looting here. Rats attracted
fortress. Rather than risk exposing themselves to it, they chose to lock the door and throw away the key. A 10-foot-by-10-foot patch of green slime lurks on the ceiling in the western portion of the room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
times in their lives and are curious about what lurks there. C24. Osvaldo’s Prison If Ammalia Cassalanter or Victoro Cassalanter (see appendix B) or both are present, the door to this room is unlocked but
accidentally offended one another. They have changed into dueling garb and are fighting with rapiers to resolve their differences while onlookers drink wine and cheer them on. C25a. Garden Balcony This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
flooded pit. The dark water ripples and splashes strangely, as though something lurks deep within it.
The collapse that occurred here long ago disturbed an underground wellspring, flooding the whole
inedible, Grandlejaw grudgingly decided to tolerate the water weird. The water weird’s constant, frenetic motion keeps the water bubbly, which the hydra enjoys. Kellikilli likes fighting alongside a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
fungi. This is the lair of Lludd, a clever and long-lived behir who speaks Common and Giant in addition to Draconic. Lludd lurks on a ledge near the entrance to the chamber, waiting for morsels worthy of
reconfigures and opens, revealing three armored automatons. They march forward in unison, drawing weapons and readying shields.
This checkpoint is located on Mechanus, a plane of absolute order. The