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Returning 35 results for 'presence are and his climbing'.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
into burrows, holes, or crevices, climbing up to ledges, or coiling around stalactites to drop on unwary prey. A grick consumes virtually anything that moves except for other gricks. It targets the
become aware of their presence and plot alternate routes around their lairs. When prey is scarce in the Underdark, gricks venture aboveground to hunt in the wilderness, lurking in trees or on cliff
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
into burrows, holes, or crevices, climbing up to ledges, or coiling around stalactites to drop on unwary prey. A grick consumes virtually anything that moves except for other gricks. It targets the
become aware of their presence and plot alternate routes around their lairs. When prey is scarce in the Underdark, gricks venture aboveground to hunt in the wilderness, lurking in trees or on cliff
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
warriors (Ryld and Llauzdrar).
Bats. Harmless bats flutter around, disturbed by the drow’s presence.
Stumps. The floor is dotted with the stumps of felled zurkhwood stalks and the occasional bat
natural climbing speed. A successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check is needed otherwise. Moving across the trunk without slipping or falling requires a successful DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
warriors (Ryld and Llauzdrar).
Bats. Harmless bats flutter around, disturbed by the drow’s presence.
Stumps. The floor is dotted with the stumps of felled zurkhwood stalks and the occasional bat
natural climbing speed. A successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check is needed otherwise. Moving across the trunk without slipping or falling requires a successful DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
busy scions climbing into skycoaches, hosting opulent parties, and showing off their latest purchases at all hours of the day.
Unicorn Estate has a grand unicorn statue and unicorn-shaped topiaries
estate enters the property, the illusion of a unicorn appears wherever the creature is and brays loudly, announcing its presence. Four human guards provide security at the estate, with two at the front
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
busy scions climbing into skycoaches, hosting opulent parties, and showing off their latest purchases at all hours of the day.
Unicorn Estate has a grand unicorn statue and unicorn-shaped topiaries
estate enters the property, the illusion of a unicorn appears wherever the creature is and brays loudly, announcing its presence. Four human guards provide security at the estate, with two at the front
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
ascending the ziggurat by any means other than climbing the stairs. Characters who try to fly up rise above the trees but never get any closer to the ziggurat, as if they’re flying into a powerful
. They can be found in the jungle in 30 minutes if anyone in the group has proficiency in the Nature skill, or 60 minutes otherwise. Each character climbing the stairs needs his or her own orchid. Second
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
ascending the ziggurat by any means other than climbing the stairs. Characters who try to fly up rise above the trees but never get any closer to the ziggurat, as if they’re flying into a powerful
. They can be found in the jungle in 30 minutes if anyone in the group has proficiency in the Nature skill, or 60 minutes otherwise. Each character climbing the stairs needs his or her own orchid. Second
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
each hour or half hour. Other means of subterfuge such as illusions, climbing along the walls, or using flying or levitation magic automatically avoid detection, but invisibility of any kind activates
magical wards placed by derro savants to guard against duergar intrusion. When a ward activates in response to the presence of an invisible creature, nearby derro fly into a frenzy, creating a chaotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
at head height. These features are sometimes trapped or magically warded to prevent anyone from climbing the building’s exterior. Interior walls usually have floor-level holes or tunnels that a Medium
method uses blocks of special incense to fill a room with poisonous faint smoke that disguises the presence of the poison until it takes effect. There are legends of certain yuan-ti infiltrating human
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
each hour or half hour. Other means of subterfuge such as illusions, climbing along the walls, or using flying or levitation magic automatically avoid detection, but invisibility of any kind activates
magical wards placed by derro savants to guard against duergar intrusion. When a ward activates in response to the presence of an invisible creature, nearby derro fly into a frenzy, creating a chaotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
similar effect also reveals the presence of the key, either in the chest or among the wreckage. A successful dispel magic (DC 14) cast on the key renders it visible. 54B. Granite Ball A 5-foot-diameter
climb without the aid of magic or climbing gear. The pit’s acid can be safely contained in glass vials if the characters have any at hand, and can then be used as the acid in chapter 5, “Equipment,” of the Player’s Handbook.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
at head height. These features are sometimes trapped or magically warded to prevent anyone from climbing the building’s exterior. Interior walls usually have floor-level holes or tunnels that a Medium
method uses blocks of special incense to fill a room with poisonous faint smoke that disguises the presence of the poison until it takes effect. There are legends of certain yuan-ti infiltrating human
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
stationed inside the gatehouse, one in each tower. Four guards (male and female humans) man the adjacent walls. If the characters are seen flying or climbing over the walls, the guards assume that the
has seen adventurers before and assumes that the characters are Strahd’s allies or enemies; either way, their presence spells trouble for Krezk. Dmitri isn’t prepared to shelter Strahd’s enemies any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
stationed inside the gatehouse, one in each tower. Four guards (male and female humans) man the adjacent walls. If the characters are seen flying or climbing over the walls, the guards assume that the
has seen adventurers before and assumes that the characters are Strahd’s allies or enemies; either way, their presence spells trouble for Krezk. Dmitri isn’t prepared to shelter Strahd’s enemies any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
similar effect also reveals the presence of the key, either in the chest or among the wreckage. A successful dispel magic (DC 14) cast on the key renders it visible. 54B. Granite Ball A 5-foot-diameter
climb without the aid of magic or climbing gear. The pit’s acid can be safely contained in glass vials if the characters have any at hand, and can then be used as the acid in chapter 5, “Equipment,” of the Player’s Handbook.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
presence of a heated argument, grass withers under the feet of one who seethes with malice, and birds chip merrily in the presence of those who are joyous and squawk angrily at those who are dour. Time and
. Adventurers climbing a volcano on the Material Plane might suddenly find themselves scaling a Feywild mountain topped with skyscraper-sized crystals that glow with internal fire. Leaving behind a wide and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
presence of a heated argument, grass withers under the feet of one who seethes with malice, and birds chip merrily in the presence of those who are joyous and squawk angrily at those who are dour. Time and
. Adventurers climbing a volcano on the Material Plane might suddenly find themselves scaling a Feywild mountain topped with skyscraper-sized crystals that glow with internal fire. Leaving behind a wide and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
chapter 2 for information on moving along the chains and climbing the infernal iron posts they connect to. Ire of Tiamat Tiamat’s divine power is mighty enough to break the chains that bind Elturel
actions is spent.
Regeneration. If Tiamat has at least 1 hit point, she regains 30 hit points at the start of her turn.
Actions
Multiattack. Tiamat can use her Frightful Presence. She then makes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
chapter 2 for information on moving along the chains and climbing the infernal iron posts they connect to. Ire of Tiamat Tiamat’s divine power is mighty enough to break the chains that bind Elturel
actions is spent.
Regeneration. If Tiamat has at least 1 hit point, she regains 30 hit points at the start of her turn.
Actions
Multiattack. Tiamat can use her Frightful Presence. She then makes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Regardless of a pit’s depth, its walls are too smooth for characters to climb without the aid of climbing gear, magic, or the Spider Climb trait (or a similar ability). Teleport Traps Teleport traps are at
revealing the trap’s presence. A successful dispel magic spell (DC 18) cast on the trapped section of floor destroys the trap. A creature that enters the trap’s space is teleported along with any objects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
willing to oppose the duergar, including stray bands of adventurers. The Caer serves as the cult’s headquarters. The cult’s presence is the worst-kept secret in Caer-Dineval, though few locals ever
and garb to fashion disguises for themselves. With the aid of climbing gear or magic, the characters can scale the castle walls seen or unseen. The characters can use a charm person spell or similar magic to convince a cultist to let them inside.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Regardless of a pit’s depth, its walls are too smooth for characters to climb without the aid of climbing gear, magic, or the Spider Climb trait (or a similar ability). Teleport Traps Teleport traps are at
revealing the trap’s presence. A successful dispel magic spell (DC 18) cast on the trapped section of floor destroys the trap. A creature that enters the trap’s space is teleported along with any objects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
can pass through narrow openings in the wall. Climbing over the wall requires a successful DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check. The wall can be easily broken apart or pushed down, but doing so creates a
of magic, however. Once they realize they’re in the presence of one or more spellcasters, the nothics become slightly more cooperative. They know that several bipedal rat creatures are holed up on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
can pass through narrow openings in the wall. Climbing over the wall requires a successful DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check. The wall can be easily broken apart or pushed down, but doing so creates a
of magic, however. Once they realize they’re in the presence of one or more spellcasters, the nothics become slightly more cooperative. They know that several bipedal rat creatures are holed up on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
willing to oppose the duergar, including stray bands of adventurers. The Caer serves as the cult’s headquarters. The cult’s presence is the worst-kept secret in Caer-Dineval, though few locals ever
and garb to fashion disguises for themselves. With the aid of climbing gear or magic, the characters can scale the castle walls seen or unseen. The characters can use a charm person spell or similar magic to convince a cultist to let them inside.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, there’s no chance they’ll be spotted climbing the tower. During daytime in clear weather, a circling pterafolk spots climbers with a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check, unless characters have
characters can use a long jump is 15 feet. Climbing into or out of the pit is easy and requires a successful DC 5 Strength (Athletics) check. However, the first character who enters the pit disturbs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, there’s no chance they’ll be spotted climbing the tower. During daytime in clear weather, a circling pterafolk spots climbers with a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check, unless characters have
characters can use a long jump is 15 feet. Climbing into or out of the pit is easy and requires a successful DC 5 Strength (Athletics) check. However, the first character who enters the pit disturbs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
object with AC 17, 60 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. If destroyed, the wall topples, providing access to area S23 and alerting creatures in that area to the characters’ presence
forty feet up.
At the chamber’s center, a massive brazier—easily ten feet tall and thirty feet across—roils with violet flames. A crude iron scaffold surrounds it, with uneven stairs climbing to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
object with AC 17, 60 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. If destroyed, the wall topples, providing access to area S23 and alerting creatures in that area to the characters’ presence
forty feet up.
At the chamber’s center, a massive brazier—easily ten feet tall and thirty feet across—roils with violet flames. A crude iron scaffold surrounds it, with uneven stairs climbing to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
. Blocked Stairs. Slabs of stone, each 5 feet high, block the stairs that descend into this hall along the north and east sides. Climbing over a slab costs 10 feet of movement. Once over a slab, a
feet high. Climbing into a niche costs 10 feet of movement. Dungeon State. If the otyugh is given a glyph key to the Prison of Filth and told how to use a black gate, it teleports to area 41 and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
. Blocked Stairs. Slabs of stone, each 5 feet high, block the stairs that descend into this hall along the north and east sides. Climbing over a slab costs 10 feet of movement. Once over a slab, a
feet high. Climbing into a niche costs 10 feet of movement. Dungeon State. If the otyugh is given a glyph key to the Prison of Filth and told how to use a black gate, it teleports to area 41 and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
southeast cave. Unless they are alerted to the characters’ presence, they are concentrating on devouring what’s left of a small deer. Tactics. If the characters attack the troglodytes in the northwest or
, scorching ray
If the characters make a lot of noise or tip off their presence in some other way, Kaarghaz begins this encounter invisible (see below). Otherwise, read: Behind the lizard, a hulking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
southeast cave. Unless they are alerted to the characters’ presence, they are concentrating on devouring what’s left of a small deer. Tactics. If the characters attack the troglodytes in the northwest or
, scorching ray
If the characters make a lot of noise or tip off their presence in some other way, Kaarghaz begins this encounter invisible (see below). Otherwise, read: Behind the lizard, a hulking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
sliding glassteel door betraying its presence. The githyanki used bound air elementals to help clean the luxury suites. After the githyanki abandoned Starglass Waypoint, these elementals coalesced into the
earthquake caused a 60-foot-deep sinkhole to form here. Scaling its walls without climbing gear requires a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check. At the bottom of the sinkhole, a Winged Kobold named