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Dungeon Master’s Guide
This rod ends in three rubbery tentacles. While holding the rod, you can take a Magic action to direct the tentacles to stretch outward, each one attacking a creature you can see within 15 feet of
feet of you. While Restrained in this way, the target takes 3d6 Psychic damage at the start of each of its turns. At the end of each of its turns, the target repeats the save, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Miska regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
Howl. Miska utters a bloodthirsty howl at one creature within
couldn’t be stopped.
In desperation, Miska’s opponents crafted an artifact to bind him in an extraplanar prison. This rod broke apart after sealing him in Pandemonium, scattering across
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Fey Ancestry. The drow has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put the drow to sleep.
Special Equipment. The drow wields a tentacle rod.
Sunlight Sensitivity
and three Tentacle Rod attacks.
Demon Staff. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Demon Staff"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Fey Ancestry. The drow has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put the drow to sleep.
Special Equipment. The drow wields a tentacle rod.
Sunlight Sensitivity
and three Tentacle Rod attacks.
Demon Staff. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Demon Staff"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The matron mother makes two demon staff attacks or three tentacle rod attacks.
Demon Staff. Melee Weapon Attack: +10
throw or become frightened of the drow for 1 minute. The frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Tentacle Rod. Melee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Tentacle Rod Rod, Rare (Requires Attunement) This rod ends in three rubbery tentacles. While holding the rod, you can take a Magic action to direct the tentacles to stretch outward, each one
, or until the target is no longer within 15 feet of you. While Restrained in this way, the target takes 3d6 Psychic damage at the start of each of its turns. At the end of each of its turns, the target repeats the save, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Barovia The third rod piece allows the characters to step through the portal in the Sigil sanctum and emerge in the western outskirts of the village of Barovia. If the characters haven’t already
, allow them to research Barovia in Sigil or ask the wizards about the place, then convey the points listed in the “Knowledge of Barovia” section below. When you’re ready to start the chapter, proceed to the “Arriving in Barovia” section.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Into the Astral Sea Chris Seaman The Astral Sea is home to many terrifying predators, including star anglers When the characters step through the portal to the Astral Sea to pursue the second rod
second, you have no sense of direction. Then, you start plummeting. The silver clouds shift, and you see that you’re falling toward a colossal, misshapen mass.
The characters emerge from a free
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Dedication. The casino is dedicated to Tiamat to celebrate the Dragon Queen’s avarice and pride. Those who don’t worship Tiamat are also welcome to partake in the casino’s offerings. Rod Piece. If the
characters mention the Rod of Seven Parts, Windfall artfully dodges the topic. She claims that while the casino has been visited by several high-profile adventurers and scholars, she hasn’t seen anything
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, Miska’s opponents crafted an artifact to bind him in an extraplanar prison. This rod broke apart after sealing him in Pandemonium, scattering across the planes and becoming known as the Rod of Seven
Parts. The rod is the key to releasing Miska from his long imprisonment. Miska the Wolf-Spider Huge Fiend (Demon), Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 21 (natural armor)
Hit Points 399 (38d12 + 152)
Speed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Multiattack. The matron mother makes two demon staff attacks or three tentacle rod attacks.
Demon Staff. Melee Weapon
success.
Tentacle Rod. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage. If the target is hit three times by the rod on one turn, the target must succeed on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
. The drow has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put the drow to sleep.
Special Equipment. The drow wields a tentacle rod.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight
three Tentacle Rod attacks.
Demon Staff. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage, or 8 (1d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage if used with two hands, plus 14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
condition until the start of its next turn. While Teremini concentrates on her ritual, spherical barriers of solid moonlight also surround each lunar crystal dais. Nothing can physically pass through
minutes. Solid moonlight also extends into the Ethereal Plane, blocking ethereal travel through it. The ritual is powered by the rod piece and is therefore unaffected by the Antimagic Field spell.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
causes the creature to pass through the propeller, the creature takes damage from the spinning blades. One can jam the propeller by fixing an immovable rod in place between two of the blades. Other
jammed until the start of the creature’s next turn, when it can use its action to repeat the check. A creature that fails the check or chooses to extricate itself takes 11 (2d10) slashing damage and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Setup The Zhentarim wants to start a small caravan from Womford and use its usual contingent of guards and drovers. They hire the characters as armed escorts for Ascaleld Marurryn, a negotiator for a
wagons, each pulled by two oxen and equipped with an axe, a shovel, two buckets, and a three-pointed-iron-rod fire spit that can readily be used as three improvised spears. Each wagon carries two Black
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Zalto have been using rods of the Vonindod (see appendix B) to locate fragments of the construct. One such rod has led a mated pair of fire giants named Okssort and Ildmane to Triboar. Their entourage
NPCs” section at the start of this chapter. If the players try to keep the special NPCs out of the fight, you can endanger them by having stray orogs or magmins threaten the NPCs directly, thereby
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
survivors. Ironslag Reinforcements d100 Creature(s) 01–60 None 61–85 1 fire giant carrying a rod of the Vonindod and a Small fragment of the Vonindod that weighs 150 pounds 86–00 1 fire giant
carrying a rod of the Vonindod and accompanied by 1 hobgoblin captain and 3d6 hobgoblins dragging a Huge fragment of the Vonindod that weighs 2,500 pounds Map 8.1: Ironslag View Player Version IRONSLAG
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
attention to what he considers the uninteresting dealings of lesser beings. However, once the characters arrive in Barovia, explore a place called Death House, and find a piece of the Rod of Seven Parts
within his lair, regaining all his hit points.
Regeneration. Strahd regains 20 hit points at the start of his turn if he has at least 1 hit point. If he takes radiant damage, this trait doesn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
characters roll initiative. If the characters attack or otherwise interrupt Grottenelle before the start of her first turn, the summoning fails. Otherwise, a glabrezu appears in the center of the pentagram
at the start of Grottenelle’s turn. Grottenelle attacks intruders and commands the glabrezu to do the same if the summoning is successful. Zuzanna Wuzyk High Summoner Grottenelle Stonecutter calls on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Rod. This 6-inch-long black metal rod has a button at the top. Using an action to press the button causes the rod to emit a chirp. Any creature within 30 feet of the rod that isn’t deafened and has an
Intelligence of 3 or lower must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be incapacitated for 1 minute. After each activation, there’s a 25 percent chance that the rod breaks and becomes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
turn to the party, revealing ghostly, screaming skulls instead of faces. The soldiers are three hostile wights. Three will-o’-wisps, previously invisible, appear at the start of combat and fight
liquid that pools around the dais.
Floating above the brain and scattering light across the room is a small, slender object: a piece of the Rod of Seven Parts.
Years after its abandonment, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
yourself. Your access to this energy is represented by Focus Points. You have 4 Focus Points. You can expend these points to enhance or fuel certain Monk features. You start knowing three such features
impose one of the following effects on that target. Addle. The target can’t make Opportunity Attacks until the start of its next turn. Push. The target must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
carrying, up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space he can see. Until the start of his next turn, he appears ghostly and gains resistance to all damage.
Witchlight Vane Wondrous Item, Legendary (Requires
Attunement by Mister Light or His Handpicked Successor) This ornate rod is topped by a pair of butterfly wings and incorporates bits of red glass into its length. It weighs 3 pounds. Magic Weapon. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Death House Hauntings Martin Mottet If the characters fall in Death House, Strahd will happily claim the piece of the Rod of Seven Parts therein The characters enter the following haunted zones in
illusion dissolves into a cloud of bats that quickly fills the chamber. At the start of each turn, the bats deal 7 (2d6) piercing damage to each creature in the haunted zone. After 5 turns, the bats
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
charged disk that powers the creature, as well as a platinum rod. The disks are of use to the characters as they explore the super-secret basement, and the rods can be claimed as treasure, as noted
platinum rod as part of its components. Each rod is worth 20 gp. Door. The door exiting this area is made of steel, and is closed and locked. Its only features are three 6-inch-wide slots set in a row at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
as a Black Earth rod. Such a rod is like an ordinary mace, but in the hands of a stonemelder, it serves as a conduit for Ogrémoch’s wrath. Stonemelder
Medium humanoid (human), neutral evil
Armor
Rod. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage. The stonemelder can also expend a spell slot to deal extra damage, dealing 2d8 bludgeoning damage for a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
hit, the target takes 1d4 fire damage at the start of each of its turns. A creature can end this damage by using its action to make a DC 10 Dexterity check to extinguish the flames. Antitoxin. A
, a crystal, a rod, a specially constructed staff, a wand-like length of wood, or some similar item--designed to channel the power of arcane spells. A sorcerer, warlock, or wizard can use such an item
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
lb.
Crossbow bolts (20)
1 gp
1 ½ lb.
Sling bullets (20)
4 cp
1 ½ lb.
Spellcasting Focus Item
Cost
Weight
Arcane Focus
Crystal
10 gp
1 lb.
Orb
20 gp
3 lb.
Rod
fire damage at the start of each of its turns. A creature can end this damage by using its action to make a DC 10 Dexterity check to extinguish the flames. Antitoxin. A creature that drinks this vial of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
count 20 of the next round (losing initiative ties). The ceiling is too heavy to be stopped by any braces, but an Immovable Rod or similar item can prevent it from dropping so far as to crush anyone. T11
Acererak’s piece of the Rod of Seven Parts; as long as the rod piece remains within the tomb, so must Rerak. Rerak resents his creator for leaving him to languish within this tomb, and though he remains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
accompanying illustration, looks like a metal rod with a tip shaped like a bird’s head. The air elemental and the water elemental obey Zikran’s orders. Given a chance, Zikran brags about his plans to
difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.
Regeneration. The ghost regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn. If the ghost takes radiant damage or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Scepter. A character who studies the massive crystal formation notices a rod-shaped item encased within. Breaking the crystal formation frees a bone scepter wrapped in the scaly hide of a blue dragon
. This is a Rod of Rulership, the scepter Yaarnak covets (see area H8). H11: Catacombs LEROY STEINMANN Alcoves of all shapes and sizes line these musty halls. Some nooks are wide shelves holding scraps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
throw (DC 8 plus your Dexterity modifier and Proficiency Bonus) or take 1d4 Fire damage and start burning (see the Rules Glossary). Ammunition (Varies) Ammunition is required by a weapon that has the
Sorcerer, Warlock, or Wizard can use such an item as a Spellcasting Focus. Arcane Focuses Focus Weight Cost Crystal 1 lb. 10 GP Orb 3 lb. 20 GP Rod 2 lb. 10 GP Staff (also a Quarterstaff) 4 lb. 5 GP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
feet of yourself. The target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw (DC 8 plus your Dexterity modifier and Proficiency Bonus) or take 1d4 Fire damage and start burning (see the rules glossary
lb. 20 GP Rod 2 lb. 10 GP Staff (also a Quarterstaff) 4 lb. 5 GP Wand 1 lb. 10 GP Backpack (2 GP) A Backpack holds up to 30 pounds within 1 cubic foot. It can also serve as a saddlebag. Ball Bearings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
creatures present. See the “Iriolarthas the Demilich” section at the start of the chapter for information about the demilich. Iriolarthas attacks anyone who takes its staff of power or spellbook from
quicksilver (500 gp each), an intricate crystal rod (1,800 gp), Iriolarthas’s fully charged staff of power, a hefty spellbook titled The Incantations of Iriolarthas, and a scroll of tarrasque summoning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
ounces of oil of slipperiness, three ounces of sovereign glue, three potions of water breathing, an immovable rod, a folding boat, a bag of holding containing several fishing nets and 500 feet of
that focused the light of the beacon’s flame. The hermitage disassembled the beacon and installed the bell for sounding at mealtime and to signal the start of meditation sessions. Aaron’s Last