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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Innate Spellcasting. The hag's spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15). She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: detect magic, disguise self
. Unless the save succeeds, the creature takes 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dream Eater","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage, and the hag regains hit points equal
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
can’t make attacks while grappling a creature in this way.
Spellcasting. The hag casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
3/day each
graduating to pushing someone down the stairs or setting a house on fire. Eventually, the child’s terrified family and community face painful decisions of what to do about the seemingly remorseless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
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The second 10-foot square along these stairs is warded by magic like that of a glyph of warding spell (save DC 17). If the glyph is triggered, nothing happens until a creature moves onto the
40. Dragon Breath When the party reaches the bottom of the stairs, read: A staircase leads upward into the gloom. It seems as though you have found the entrance to another layer within the complex
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
sound and a powerful wind issuing from above. Any creature that climbs more than 30 feet up the tower, using the stairs or otherwise, must make a DC 15 Strength saving throw. On a successful save, the
creature is halted in its movement and can’t climb higher due to the strong wind. On a failed save, it is thrown from the stairs and takes 10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage upon landing in area 5a. The wind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
it collapses under 50 pounds or more of weight. A creature on the collapsing stairs must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw to avoid falling onto a bed of wooden spikes planted underneath the staircase. On a failed save, the creature lands on 1d6 wooden spikes, each one dealing 1d6 piercing damage.
W3. Downstairs Hall This undecorated hall features a creaky and moldy wooden staircase. Trapped Stairs. The staircase climbs 10 feet to area W14. Its upper half has been weakened to the extent that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
K79. Western Stair This staircase of ancient stone is worn smooth. Thick dust covers its steps, and cobwebs choke the passage. The stairs rise at a 45-degree angle for a distance of 40 feet
horizontally, leading to a 10-foot-square landing (see below). A second set of stairs continues upward to the east at a similar angle for a distance of 30 feet horizontally, ending at a secret door that opens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
” — hollowed-out stalactites connected by walkways, stairs, and rope bridges. The towers are concealed by the thick webs of giant spiders stretched below them, so that only the lowermost parts of the stalactites
.
Stairs. These 5-foot-wide stairs are carved into the stone sides of the cavern between several of the cave entrances.
Bridges. Bridges of spider-silk rope connect the walkways to the guard tower
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
ogre mercenary (see cave E). The Hostile bugbears fight the characters on sight and can’t be bargained with. Brian Valeza H3: Stairway Stairs ascend north. At the top of the stairs is a heavy log the
width of the stairway. Two goblins stand guard on a landing halfway up the stairs.
These two Goblin Warriors are Hostile toward the characters. When the goblins detect an intruder to the south, roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the eastern wall climbs to the next story, reaching it at a balcony that overlooks the entrance hall along its north and west sides; the stairs appear safe to climb, though the balcony rail is broken
in several places. Under the stairs at the north end of the hall, a third corridor leads east.
The stairs show considerable wear and creak ominously when tread upon but remain strong enough to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
collapse. He survives only if the characters reach the roof and encourage him to flee back down the stairs immediately or save him via some other method. Desperate to escape, he eagerly follows the
them. Creatures on the stairs inside the tower must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or fall. Unless characters have been tracking their ascent, assume they’ve climbed 60 feet when the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
The Godstrand The gate to Mount Celestia stands atop the Godstrand, a soaring pillar whose top is perpetually hidden by clouds. Spiraling stairs ascend the tower. These are open to any who wish to climb
, but those with corrupt intentions find the journey harrowing. Climbing the Godstrand Nearly a mile of stairs and ramps leads from the base of the Godstrand to its top. The stairs take most creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
18. Corridor Protected by Fear Gas If the characters travel south from the secret door, they reach a landing at the top of a stairway. Stairs descend to the west. The corridor that extends past the
successful save. Once the effect ends, the creature is immune to the gas for 1 hour. Beyond the first 10 feet, the gas becomes thicker, and it irritates the eyes. The area is lightly obscured, so it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
pale violet light brightens before you, revealing an opening in the vaulted ceiling and a spiral stone staircase with no railing, climbing up into darkness.
Around the stairs, the light reveals a
of the entrance.
The ball of violet light floats to a stop beneath the center of the open shaft, beyond the foot of the stairs. It then hovers there as if waiting for you.
The orb of magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
below the path. Just past the base of the stairs, a door framed by nothingness rises from the path. Fifty feet beyond that, the path meets an intersection, with another door straight ahead.
This
a failed save, a creature is struck, takes 9 (2d8) bludgeoning damage, and is knocked off the walkway. A creature knocked off the walkway appears to fall into infinite space. Unless the creature can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
below the path. Just past the base of the stairs, a door framed by nothingness rises from the path. Fifty feet beyond that, the path meets an intersection, with another door straight ahead.
This
a failed save, a creature is struck, takes 9 (2d8) bludgeoning damage, and is knocked off the walkway. A creature knocked off the walkway appears to fall into infinite space. Unless the creature can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
affected creature, that creature can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on a successful save. The Door. When anyone get close to the door, read: The door seems to be very heavy, and it has many
chamber is a cross-shaped dais with sets of stairs leading up to it along each of the four ends. In the center of the dais rises a cylindrical structure that appears to be made of transparent walls of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
Academy map, handout 1.) They soon come upon the extraction crew: You reach the bottom of the stairs and see a corridor filled with smoke. A half dozen dead bodies litter the hallway floor. Coming toward
githyanki. Two rooms lie east of the characters: a laundry room about 20 feet from the stairs, and another dormitory 20 feet beyond that. The hallway has the following features: Errant Grenade. One of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
finishing a long rest, Auril gets back all her forms. The Frostmaiden has no need for worldly possessions and keeps nothing of value in this room. Stairs Up. The curved staircase climbs 90 feet to area
. Ice Rink The staircase descends into a vaulted chamber. A nine-foot-high railing of sculpted ice hugs the staircase as it descends to the chamber floor, which, like the stairs, is smooth and gleaming. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Areas of the Converted Windmill The following locations are keyed to map 4.8. View Player Version W1. Stone Staircase A curved set of stone stairs climbs 20 feet to the upper level. The stairs are
) bludgeoning damage from falling debris on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. W5. Ancient Millstone An ancient millstone lies under a jumble of debris that includes machinery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
tower floating on a billowy cloud a thousand feet overhead. The tower must be hundreds of feet tall, and its spire looks strangely like a pointy wizard’s hat. As the tower drifts closer, stairs made of
clouds begin to form underneath it and descend toward you.
Map 1.3 shows the tower. The stairs are made of firm cloud stuff and spiral downward, stopping just short of the ground. They are sized for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
(magically heated) hangs above the door and overturns when a creature triggers the tripwire. The creature must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 33 (6d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half
as much damage on a successful one. A creature that fails this save is covered in molten bronze and takes 5 (1d10) fire damage at the end of each of its turns until it uses an action to scrape off the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
; they beg the characters to save their young tiefling friend. Confronting the Kenku The kenku clutches the Stone of Golorr in one clawed hand and Squiddly the tiefling in the other. When cornered, the
the kenku in the shin, causing it to release him, and hides under some old furniture. This act initiates combat as the kenku draws its sword. If he has a clear path to the stairs, Squiddly runs down
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
and majestic, rising at a slight angle toward the south. Wall torches light four flights of stairs that connect wide landings. Water thunders in torrents past both sides of the stairs and underneath
these landings. At the top of the stairs is a platform, on which rests a giant bronze forearm with an upraised fist.
An imposing figure stands beside this bronze arm. He is wrapped almost entirely in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
a sharp 10-foot drop-off. Wooden stairs descend at the right end of the ledge. A stout cage made of iron bars surrounds these steps to a height of 10 feet to prevent untrained drakes from escaping up
. On a failed save, the character is affected as by a confusion spell for one minute (10 rounds). On a successful save, the character is affected as by a confusion spell for 1 round. The effect is not magical.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
a sharp 10-foot drop-off. Wooden stairs descend at the right end of the ledge. A stout cage made of iron bars surrounds these steps to a height of 10 feet to prevent untrained drakes from escaping up
against poison. On a failed save, the character is affected as by a confusion spell for one minute (10 rounds). On a successful save, the character is affected as by a confusion spell for 1 round. The effect is not magical.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
within 10 feet of the door must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) piercing damage from the rain of arrows on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The trap does
stairs into the single room of this floor, a snarling and growling greets you. On opposite sides of this room stand two vicious-looking hounds with black fur. The creatures smell of sulfur and rot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
1. On Your Mark! Get Set! Go! A broad set of stairs descend to a large chamber with the following features: Pillars. Four stone pillars support a 35-foot-high, vaulted ceiling strung with cobwebs
fireball spell (save DC 22) when a creature lands on the pit floor. The fireball is created using a 7th-level spell slot, engulfs all creatures in the pit, and deals 42 (12d6) fire damage on a failed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
black horse.” 7 “The fish is your friend.” 8 “The stairs downward lead to that which you seek.” 9 “Look for two crossed swords. There your goal lies.” 10 “If you see two crows, turn back. Beyond is
., passive Perception 16
Languages Common, Giant, Infernal
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Innate Spellcasting. The hag’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15). She can innately cast the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. Bridge. A symbol spell (save DC 19) is inscribed in the center of the bridge. Anyone who steps on the bridge and fails their save has the blinded condition in addition to the symbol’s hopelessness
tower has three floors and a door on the ground floor. Stairs connect the levels, and only the topmost level is furnished. A continual flame spell in the wizard’s study on the top floor still burns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
tricky as the ship rocks back and forth. Treat the floor as difficult terrain. Climbing stairs or a ladder requires a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check, unless a character has a climbing speed. On a failed
smash holes and tearing away at any creatures it touches. The tentacles strike quickly, spearing through sides of the ship. Only luck can save the characters from being hit by them. At the start of
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->Princes of the Apocalypse
-foot-wide path in the center of the hall. Each creature in this area must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or take 3d6 bludgeoning damage. Those who fail the save by 5 or more are swept along
of twenty arrows each. S4. Central Stairs A single spiral stair runs through the tower’s center, with landings at each floor. The stairs have a handrail along the outer edge. S5. Initiate Dormitory
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
throw, taking 22 (4d10) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature seated on the throne and touching the orb can use a bonus action to broadcast its voice to
“Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 17c on level 8, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. 25c. Entrance Stairs. Stairs carved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
passage heads in the same direction. A set of narrow stairs cut into the rock wind up to the north, and two old wooden doors stand in a wall of dressed stone to the east.
The stream flowing from area
the bottom of the stairs. A short flight of stone steps leads down to a wooden door that stands half-open. Dark, stagnant water pools in the small landing at the base of the steps and in the doorway
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
okay to do bad deeds—starting with breaking things or wandering without permission, then graduating to pushing someone down the stairs or setting a house on fire. Eventually, the child’s terrified
each of the hag’s turns. The hag can’t make attacks while grappling a creature in this way.
Spellcasting. The hag casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
3/day each: disguise self (including the form of a Medium Humanoid), fog cloud