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repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. After 1 minute, it automatically succeeds. Success: Half damage only.
Shadowy Friends. A wave of shadow
this action again until the start of his next turn.
Jinxed Ground. Charisma Saving Throw: DC 17, each creature within a 20-foot Emanation originating from the sinner. Failure: The target has the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
a set of sturdy iron gates with a pair of shadowy figures standing behind them. Planted in the ground and flanking the road outside the gates are a half-dozen pikes with wolves’ heads impaled on them
palisade twelve feet off the ground, enabling guards to peer over the wall there. Map 5.1: Vallaki (Area N)View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
a set of sturdy iron gates with a pair of shadowy figures standing behind them. Planted in the ground and flanking the road outside the gates are a half-dozen pikes with wolves’ heads impaled on them
palisade twelve feet off the ground, enabling guards to peer over the wall there. Map 5.1: Vallaki (Area N)View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Guide) in 1d10 days.
Shadowy Form. Whenever the creature is fully in darkness or dim light, it becomes semi-incorporeal and gains resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage. If the
creature takes radiant damage, its Shadowy Form trait is suppressed for 1 hour.
Limbo Creatures influenced by Limbo have their appearance shift at each dawn. Their skin might change color, or their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Guide) in 1d10 days.
Shadowy Form. Whenever the creature is fully in darkness or dim light, it becomes semi-incorporeal and gains resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage. If the
creature takes radiant damage, its Shadowy Form trait is suppressed for 1 hour.
Limbo Creatures influenced by Limbo have their appearance shift at each dawn. Their skin might change color, or their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
intervals on iron bars that cross the room in a grid, eight feet above the ground. The bodies hang lifelessly from leather straps that are tied down to the grid with elaborate knots. The floors here
. Creatures/NPCs Three star spawn manglers were the first creatures to emerge from the portal to the Far Realm when the mind flayers opened it. These shadowy low-slung, creeping horrors each have six arms, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
intervals on iron bars that cross the room in a grid, eight feet above the ground. The bodies hang lifelessly from leather straps that are tied down to the grid with elaborate knots. The floors here
. Creatures/NPCs Three star spawn manglers were the first creatures to emerge from the portal to the Far Realm when the mind flayers opened it. These shadowy low-slung, creeping horrors each have six arms, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
M2. Monastery Grounds At the surface level of the floating rock island, the monastery is laid out as a large campus composed of sharp-angled buildings. These jut out of the ground like massive
). Creatures. If the check result is 14 or higher, a character catches sight or warning of magically animated leather faces (from area M7, the leather works) lurking around the most shadowy corners of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
M2. Monastery Grounds At the surface level of the floating rock island, the monastery is laid out as a large campus composed of sharp-angled buildings. These jut out of the ground like massive
). Creatures. If the check result is 14 or higher, a character catches sight or warning of magically animated leather faces (from area M7, the leather works) lurking around the most shadowy corners of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
: Fountains of shadowy energy burst from the dark pools to form an inky vortex in the open air at the vault’s center.
A gleaming black humanoid skull flies out of the vortex. It has a ruby in each of
, read: The skull turns to black ash that floats away, and the eight gems embedded in it fall to the ground.
The gems that contain souls gleam with inner light. If such a gem is crushed, the soul is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
that both dragon and lair have changed. In these cases, a shadow dragon’s lair undergoes the same transformation as the dragon, becoming a shadowy, melancholic version of the original site. Shadow
winds common to this region and drawn into the atmosphere. Clouds of ash periodically cast the surrounding lands into deep shadow, before the fine grit once again falls to the ground in a hazy gray
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
: Fountains of shadowy energy burst from the dark pools to form an inky vortex in the open air at the vault’s center.
A gleaming black humanoid skull flies out of the vortex. It has a ruby in each of
, read: The skull turns to black ash that floats away, and the eight gems embedded in it fall to the ground.
The gems that contain souls gleam with inner light. If such a gem is crushed, the soul is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
that both dragon and lair have changed. In these cases, a shadow dragon’s lair undergoes the same transformation as the dragon, becoming a shadowy, melancholic version of the original site. Shadow
winds common to this region and drawn into the atmosphere. Clouds of ash periodically cast the surrounding lands into deep shadow, before the fine grit once again falls to the ground in a hazy gray
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
packed earth in this 10-foot-high cave is a shallow grave for eight duergar mummies (Gorka Tharn’s former disciples). The mummies burst out of the ground and attack any creatures that enter this area
Treasure. The altar is carved from a single block of granite and dedicated to Laduguer, the evil god of the duergar. The mural painted on the wall behind the altar depicts a shadowy figure cradling a pile
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
packed earth in this 10-foot-high cave is a shallow grave for eight duergar mummies (Gorka Tharn’s former disciples). The mummies burst out of the ground and attack any creatures that enter this area
Treasure. The altar is carved from a single block of granite and dedicated to Laduguer, the evil god of the duergar. The mural painted on the wall behind the altar depicts a shadowy figure cradling a pile
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
and mess halls connected to all but the gate-town’s topmost ring. While there’s plenty of room to quarter soldiers above ground, generals find the cramped tunnel conditions foster more aggressive
death brings, others refuse to rest, joining a shadowy cabal of Undead warriors. Reborn as ghosts, liches, and mummy lords, they guide the Crown Generals from beyond the grave. The most feared and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
weary disbelief. The interior of the Fishbone Tavern is cramped and shadowy. Only two of the eight tables are occupied, one by two fishers and another by a lone figure in a dark, leather-patched cloak
person who keeps her ear to the ground about Dran Enterprises is Arla at the Peg and Hook (see below). He can share Arla’s story and provide directions to her shop. Working-Class Rumors The two fishers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
behalf. “If they don’t leave before dawn,” she says, “I’ll burn their wagons to the ground.”
The characters are asked to deliver Duchess Morwen’s message immediately after dinner. The travelers are
the dark figure standing with sword drawn, fighting off a host of shadowy shapes.
“This man of royal blood fought to protect us, as we protected him. We bore him safely to his home, and he thanked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
doors to the room are closed, the starry night sky is visible in all directions. Terrain more than 20 feet away at ground level, however, is shadowy and indistinct; only the sky above seems sharp and
leads to a wrought iron balcony lined with slate flagstones. The greenery and colorful flowers of the arboretum are visible below.
The oppressive miasma seems to press in even closer above the mansion here than at ground level.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
behalf. “If they don’t leave before dawn,” she says, “I’ll burn their wagons to the ground.”
The characters are asked to deliver Duchess Morwen’s message immediately after dinner. The travelers are
the dark figure standing with sword drawn, fighting off a host of shadowy shapes.
“This man of royal blood fought to protect us, as we protected him. We bore him safely to his home, and he thanked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
and mess halls connected to all but the gate-town’s topmost ring. While there’s plenty of room to quarter soldiers above ground, generals find the cramped tunnel conditions foster more aggressive
death brings, others refuse to rest, joining a shadowy cabal of Undead warriors. Reborn as ghosts, liches, and mummy lords, they guide the Crown Generals from beyond the grave. The most feared and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
weary disbelief. The interior of the Fishbone Tavern is cramped and shadowy. Only two of the eight tables are occupied, one by two fishers and another by a lone figure in a dark, leather-patched cloak
person who keeps her ear to the ground about Dran Enterprises is Arla at the Peg and Hook (see below). He can share Arla’s story and provide directions to her shop. Working-Class Rumors The two fishers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
doors to the room are closed, the starry night sky is visible in all directions. Terrain more than 20 feet away at ground level, however, is shadowy and indistinct; only the sky above seems sharp and
leads to a wrought iron balcony lined with slate flagstones. The greenery and colorful flowers of the arboretum are visible below.
The oppressive miasma seems to press in even closer above the mansion here than at ground level.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
great chamber. At the north of the ruins stands a menacing statue of the Dragon Queen with her five snarling draconic heads. Above the statue, deteriorating stone reveals a shadowy chamber in the wall
Paladine’s power. Extinguishing the flames destroys the brazier, as detailed below. Scaffold. The scaffold surrounding the brazier rises 10 feet off the ground. Stairs to the west and east climb to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
great chamber. At the north of the ruins stands a menacing statue of the Dragon Queen with her five snarling draconic heads. Above the statue, deteriorating stone reveals a shadowy chamber in the wall
Paladine’s power. Extinguishing the flames destroys the brazier, as detailed below. Scaffold. The scaffold surrounding the brazier rises 10 feet off the ground. Stairs to the west and east climb to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. The Nether Oak is easily angered and uproots itself if driven to combat. When it attacks, four needle blights spring from the ground to assist it, acting on the same initiative count. Y11. Tower of
(see “Inscription” below). In the resulting chaos, the blue slaad encountered on the tower’s ground floor escaped from its cell and rampaged through the observatory. The Arch-Astronomer, who became
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. The Nether Oak is easily angered and uproots itself if driven to combat. When it attacks, four needle blights spring from the ground to assist it, acting on the same initiative count. Y11. Tower of
(see “Inscription” below). In the resulting chaos, the blue slaad encountered on the tower’s ground floor escaped from its cell and rampaged through the observatory. The Arch-Astronomer, who became
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
falls to the ground below, taking 14 (4d6) bludgeoning damage in either event. When the characters reach the bottom, they see an open archway at the base of the stairs. Beyond this archway lies area H2
directed at the door to area H8. When the characters are ready, the ghost wishes them luck. As soon as a damage-dealing spell targets the door, the ground trembles and a cold wind gusts through the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
creatures are unaffected. The pulse of energy suppresses magical traps throughout the city and causes the floating chamber above Skydock Spire (area Y28) to crash into to the ground, pulverizing it and
paraphernalia. A soft groaning sound emanates from a shadowy, door-sized rectangle along the curved northern wall.
Staircases to the east and west descend to the lower part of the room, where a sunken
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
falls to the ground below, taking 14 (4d6) bludgeoning damage in either event. When the characters reach the bottom, they see an open archway at the base of the stairs. Beyond this archway lies area H2
directed at the door to area H8. When the characters are ready, the ghost wishes them luck. As soon as a damage-dealing spell targets the door, the ground trembles and a cold wind gusts through the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
creatures are unaffected. The pulse of energy suppresses magical traps throughout the city and causes the floating chamber above Skydock Spire (area Y28) to crash into to the ground, pulverizing it and
paraphernalia. A soft groaning sound emanates from a shadowy, door-sized rectangle along the curved northern wall.
Staircases to the east and west descend to the lower part of the room, where a sunken
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
and forms a canopy that hides the ruined realm even from above. The area covered by the mist is a shadowy, muffled region devoid of life, sunlight, and sound. The wall of mist ranges in thickness from
Mournland, but the worst effects of the mist are confined to the border region. Glowing Chasm. The northern part of the Mournland is dominated by a great crack in the ground that emits a cold purple light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
and forms a canopy that hides the ruined realm even from above. The area covered by the mist is a shadowy, muffled region devoid of life, sunlight, and sound. The wall of mist ranges in thickness from
Mournland, but the worst effects of the mist are confined to the border region. Glowing Chasm. The northern part of the Mournland is dominated by a great crack in the ground that emits a cold purple light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
ornamentation. Two arrow slits, one on each side of the door and each about 10 feet above the ground, guard the entrance.
The entry door is unlocked but closed and is too heavy to push open except with 1
commanders (see appendix A) are positioned at the entrance’s arrow slits. The arrow slits are 10 feet above the ground and can be reached from inside Zorzula’s Rest via the spiral staircases in area Z2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
ornamentation. Two arrow slits, one on each side of the door and each about 10 feet above the ground, guard the entrance.
The entry door is unlocked but closed and is too heavy to push open except with 1
commanders (see appendix A) are positioned at the entrance’s arrow slits. The arrow slits are 10 feet above the ground and can be reached from inside Zorzula’s Rest via the spiral staircases in area Z2