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Returning 35 results for 'scepter check'.
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Storm King's Thunder
with one of the Ruling Scepters of Shanatar, which she had found in a wreck at the bottom of the Trackless Sea. Only a creature attuned to a Ruling Scepter and in possession of it can harness the powers
from challenging or threatening Hekaton’s leadership.
Any creature not attuned to a Ruling Scepter who sits on the throne is paralyzed and encased in a magical force field. While encased, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
restoring the city to its former state. If the undead medusa guarding area O4 is overcome, the crown and scepter recovered from the monastery can be used to open the temple gate, as noted in the adventure
. A follow-up successful DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check can then trigger ritual magic that reverses the flood of ooze and sends it back to the Slime Pits. However, if this check is failed by 5 or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
the huge dais on the south wall, atop which sits an obsidian throne inlaid with silver and ivory skulls. Upon the throne rest a crown made of gold and a scepter made of electrum, with a gold knob on
one end and a silver cap on the other.
Aura. The crown and both ends of the scepter prove to be magical if such is detected for. In addition, the crown and the gold knob of the scepter radiate an aura
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
52. The Hidden Room of Nahual (NAH-wahl, alter ego) A character can discover one of the secret doors to this room by succeeding on a DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check. Each door can be opened by
with its surface carved to depict feathers. The statue is wearing a feathered headdress and a feathered robe. Lying across its lap in its open palms is a scepter of gold and silver with an eagle’s head
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
52. The Hidden Room of Nahual (NAH-wahl, alter ego) A character can discover one of the secret doors to this room by succeeding on a DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check. Each door can be opened by
with its surface carved to depict feathers. The statue is wearing a feathered headdress and a feathered robe. Lying across its lap in its open palms is a scepter of gold and silver with an eagle’s head
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
restoring the city to its former state. If the undead medusa guarding area O4 is overcome, the crown and scepter recovered from the monastery can be used to open the temple gate, as noted in the adventure
. A follow-up successful DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check can then trigger ritual magic that reverses the flood of ooze and sends it back to the Slime Pits. However, if this check is failed by 5 or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
the huge dais on the south wall, atop which sits an obsidian throne inlaid with silver and ivory skulls. Upon the throne rest a crown made of gold and a scepter made of electrum, with a gold knob on
one end and a silver cap on the other.
Aura. The crown and both ends of the scepter prove to be magical if such is detected for. In addition, the crown and the gold knob of the scepter radiate an aura
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Extradimensional Spaces is open to the pages with Fistandia’s handwritten notes. A character who succeeds on a DC 13 Intelligence (Arcana) check is able to decipher the shorthand and find the command
word, “scepter,” that opens the doorway. Otherwise, the Avowed are happy to help examine Fistandia’s notes. Once the command word is spoken, shimmering, translucent doors appear in the middle of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Extradimensional Spaces is open to the pages with Fistandia’s handwritten notes. A character who succeeds on a DC 13 Intelligence (Arcana) check is able to decipher the shorthand and find the command
word, “scepter,” that opens the doorway. Otherwise, the Avowed are happy to help examine Fistandia’s notes. Once the command word is spoken, shimmering, translucent doors appear in the middle of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
with a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check. The interior of the sarcophagus is lined with lead and contains several treasures (see “Treasure” below). Golden Sun Whenever the sun or its chain
magically preserved remains of Queen Napaka. She wears the tattered remnants of a black gown and a hornet mask made of painted gold (250 gp). In her left hand, Napaka holds an iron scepter with an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
with a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check. The interior of the sarcophagus is lined with lead and contains several treasures (see “Treasure” below). Golden Sun Whenever the sun or its chain
magically preserved remains of Queen Napaka. She wears the tattered remnants of a black gown and a hornet mask made of painted gold (250 gp). In her left hand, Napaka holds an iron scepter with an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
keyhole is real. The jade key found in area 53 can be used to unlock the relief and swing it open, revealing the crawlway. The lock can also be picked with a successful DC 21 Dexterity check made by a
character using thieves’ tools. But if the check fails by 5 or more, the secret door in the west wall slides open to release the stone juggernaut (see “Napaka Awakens” in area 62D). 62C. Broken Statue The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
keyhole is real. The jade key found in area 53 can be used to unlock the relief and swing it open, revealing the crawlway. The lock can also be picked with a successful DC 21 Dexterity check made by a
character using thieves’ tools. But if the check fails by 5 or more, the secret door in the west wall slides open to release the stone juggernaut (see “Napaka Awakens” in area 62D). 62C. Broken Statue The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
12 Intelligence (Investigation) check. On a success, the character realizes the model depicts this area in the past, not the current day. H7d: Well. As a Search action, a character can peer down this
dried-up, 30-foot-deep well and make a DC 16 Wisdom (Perception) check. On a success, the character spots a green stone amulet of Yaarnak (see “Haskasori Features”) at the bottom of the well. H8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
merrenoloth’s ferry. If a creature seated in the throne wears the bone devil’s crown and holds its scepter, that creature can attempt a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check to reopen the archway. Treat a
successful check as if the character had cast the gate spell to open a gate to the Nine Hells. Treasure. The crown and scepter are crafted of rare metal alloys and set with jeweled crystalline buttons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
merrenoloth’s ferry. If a creature seated in the throne wears the bone devil’s crown and holds its scepter, that creature can attempt a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check to reopen the archway. Treat a
successful check as if the character had cast the gate spell to open a gate to the Nine Hells. Treasure. The crown and scepter are crafted of rare metal alloys and set with jeweled crystalline buttons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
12 Intelligence (Investigation) check. On a success, the character realizes the model depicts this area in the past, not the current day. H7d: Well. As a Search action, a character can peer down this
dried-up, 30-foot-deep well and make a DC 16 Wisdom (Perception) check. On a success, the character spots a green stone amulet of Yaarnak (see “Haskasori Features”) at the bottom of the well. H8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
abbey carried a special scepter that allowed its holder to safely pass through the dunes, but this scepter was destroyed in the fire that razed the abbey. The skeletons now form an uncontrolled minefield
makes a single Wisdom (Perception) check. The check result is the number of squares along the pirates’ path that the characters travel. After that many squares, the characters stumble into a randomly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
abbey carried a special scepter that allowed its holder to safely pass through the dunes, but this scepter was destroyed in the fire that razed the abbey. The skeletons now form an uncontrolled minefield
makes a single Wisdom (Perception) check. The check result is the number of squares along the pirates’ path that the characters travel. After that many squares, the characters stumble into a randomly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
southwest wall of this room contains a secret door to the exterior. Vidorant uses this door often. A character who examines the wall and succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check spots the door
who searches the floor for traps and succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check detects the trap, which can be disabled by placing a strong object such as a pole or crowbar between the floor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
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The statues depict four historic leaders of the Knights of Solamnia and the bison-headed god Kiri-Jolith. A cleric of Kiri-Jolith or a character who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Religion) check
skeleton clutching a berserker axe. The south tomb is empty except for an iron amulet shaped like a smith’s hammer. A cleric of Reorx or a character who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Religion) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
southwest wall of this room contains a secret door to the exterior. Vidorant uses this door often. A character who examines the wall and succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check spots the door
who searches the floor for traps and succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check detects the trap, which can be disabled by placing a strong object such as a pole or crowbar between the floor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
sarcophagus, doing so with a successful DC 13 Strength (Athletics) check. If the sarcophagus is opened, Queen Zanobis—now a wight—springs from it and attacks. She wields a scepter instead of a blade
Intelligence (Investigation) check determines the rat was killed by acid. Characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 14 or higher feel intensifying tremors beneath them. If a character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
sarcophagus, doing so with a successful DC 13 Strength (Athletics) check. If the sarcophagus is opened, Queen Zanobis—now a wight—springs from it and attacks. She wields a scepter instead of a blade
Intelligence (Investigation) check determines the rat was killed by acid. Characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 14 or higher feel intensifying tremors beneath them. If a character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
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The statues depict four historic leaders of the Knights of Solamnia and the bison-headed god Kiri-Jolith. A cleric of Kiri-Jolith or a character who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Religion) check
skeleton clutching a berserker axe. The south tomb is empty except for an iron amulet shaped like a smith’s hammer. A cleric of Reorx or a character who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Religion) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Strength check. The doors (AC 15, 60 hit points) can also be smashed. If the doors are reduced to 0 hit points, a greater invisibility spell is cast on the amber golem in this room. The spell lasts for
) Pile 6 7,000 wooden coins painted gold (worthless) 15,000 cp in fifteen iron pots An obsidian scepter with gold filigree (worth 2,500 gp) Eleven rusted helms (worthless) Fifteen thin, leather-bound
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Strength check. The doors (AC 15, 60 hit points) can also be smashed. If the doors are reduced to 0 hit points, a greater invisibility spell is cast on the amber golem in this room. The spell lasts for
) Pile 6 7,000 wooden coins painted gold (worthless) 15,000 cp in fifteen iron pots An obsidian scepter with gold filigree (worth 2,500 gp) Eleven rusted helms (worthless) Fifteen thin, leather-bound
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
before it touches the ground, doing so with a successful DC 10 Dexterity check. Any creature that catches a seed before it touches the ground receives a gift, determined by rolling a d8 and consulting
: “I am easily amused.” Any conflicting character trait is suppressed in the meantime. 4 The creature gains a die, a d4, which it can add to one ability check it makes before the next dawn. 5–7 The seed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Nevertheless, a character can attempt to shift a giant lord’s attitude toward the party from hostile to indifferent by succeeding on a DC 20 Charisma (Persuasion) check. A character can use an action
to attempt to sway one giant lord. A failed check can’t be retried against the same giant lord until 24 hours have passed. The character gains advantage on the check under the following conditions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
and only then can a character use an action to try to pry open the lid of a sarcophagus, doing so with a successful DC 13 Strength (Athletics) check. Using a crowbar or a similar tool grants advantage
on the check. Treasure Each air elemental has 2,500 gp swirling inside it. The six sarcophagi held the mummies of dead Netherese priests, until Iymrith devoured their remains to make room for her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
and only then can a character use an action to try to pry open the lid of a sarcophagus, doing so with a successful DC 13 Strength (Athletics) check. Using a crowbar or a similar tool grants advantage
on the check. Treasure Each air elemental has 2,500 gp swirling inside it. The six sarcophagi held the mummies of dead Netherese priests, until Iymrith devoured their remains to make room for her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
before it touches the ground, doing so with a successful DC 10 Dexterity check. Any creature that catches a seed before it touches the ground receives a gift, determined by rolling a d8 and consulting
: “I am easily amused.” Any conflicting character trait is suppressed in the meantime. 4 The creature gains a die, a d4, which it can add to one ability check it makes before the next dawn. 5–7 The seed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Nevertheless, a character can attempt to shift a giant lord’s attitude toward the party from hostile to indifferent by succeeding on a DC 20 Charisma (Persuasion) check. A character can use an action
to attempt to sway one giant lord. A failed check can’t be retried against the same giant lord until 24 hours have passed. The character gains advantage on the check under the following conditions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
successful DC 25 Strength (Athletics) check. The room contains the following: Drow. Rizzeryl the drow mage sits on a chair in the southwest corner while resting in a trance. If he hears someone coming
conceals a hidden compartment, which can be found with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. It contains three items: Rizzeryl’s leather-bound spellbook (which holds the spells he has prepared
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
serpent. One hieroglyph at a time, the dial reveals the correct sequence of floor tiles to stand on: vulture, serpent, door, reed, scarab, scepter, foot, and urn. Stepping on a floor tile that matches the
save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A character who searches for traps can detect the holes hidden behind the dial with a DC 25 Wisdom (Perception) check; once found, these holes can be