Search Results
All Results
Characters
Compendium
Spells
Items
Monsters
Vehicles
Forums
Returning 30 results for 'shields of respite defend vecna'.
Other Suggestions:
shield of recite defense vecna
shield of respite defense veins
shield of recite defends vecna
shield of recite deafened vecna
shield of recite defeat vecna
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
K5, where he is shackled as described below. In Vecna’s version of the multiverse, even oblivion offers his archrival no respite. Vision of Vecna. If the characters look at the surface of the
collections. K2: Statues of Vecna Six statues of Vecna in lordly poses stand along the edges of this open-air walkway.
Each statue is a Medium object with AC 13, 20 hit points, and immunity to poison and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Dead Gods Luca Bancone An astral dreadnought consumes a dead god in Vecna’s new reality When the characters cross the threshold in area E2c, they appear in an unreality where Vecna has usurped the
astral dreadnought unless the characters stop them. The astral dreadnought is called Arekanz. Arekanz has been consuming dead gods, but in this unreality, Vecna spitefully cursed the gods’ remains to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
. Miska’s other spyder-fiends (see appendix A) defend him and implement the demon lord’s complex strategies. Yet Miska’s position is precarious. While he’s a cunning general, he’s unable to command his
with Miska’s slow emergence; until Miska claws his way free and defeats Lolth’s forces, Kas can’t assault Vecna. And all the while, the portal to the demiplane Miska is trapped in is in danger of being swallowed by the Ruinous Sea.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
warrior researches ways to assert his will over the artifact known as the Hand of Vecna, so he can use its secrets to free the evil dragon queen Tiamat from the Nine Hells. Arkhan has traveled to a nearby
defend the tower, which is also guarded by the adult white dragon Obatala. When it detects intruders, the dragon roars to alert Krull, who emerges from the tower to greet new arrivals. Krull, whose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
. The chapel appears dedicated to Vecna, decorated with artwork and symbols in honor of the god of evil secrets. The worshipers, all humanoid, appear exhausted as they continue their chant. As you
Moghadam. Phenex. An incubus cleric of Vecna, Phenex directs the dark ceremony here. As long as he commands the worshipers (using a bonus action each round), they maintain their chant. In combat, Phenex
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse
shields and has a frame gilt in silver, gold, and other precious metals.
The cargo lift is about 50 feet away from the edge of the dock where the Recluse is moored. The individuals on the lift are the
not one to be trifled with; his retinue move to block the characters should they threaten violence. If Kreffik remains alive, he and his Helmed Horror defend Baron Zorlan should a fight break out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, Abriymoch, is a pleasure palace of sorts for devils that are enjoying a respite from their duties. Abriymoch is filled with devilish versions of taverns, theaters, casinos, and other entertainments. In
rumors exist that Fierna has stolen the secret of how to travel freely between the Nine Hells and the Material Plane from the archlich Vecna. The fact that the denizens of the Nine Hells take such rumors seriously is a clear indication of their respect for Fierna’s power.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
giants who wield two huge shields like plow blades. These shields bear spikes on their exterior and have hollow interiors into which the dreadnought pours hot coals at the first sign of danger. Armed with
its two shields, the dreadnought can present a fiery wall to any attacker. When the dreadnought has finished, often all that is left of a foe is a smoking smear on the floor. When not called on to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
King’s Dark Lanterns The King’s Dark Lanterns is the intelligence division of the King’s Citadel, an organization sworn to defend Breland from its enemies and dispense justice in the name of King
King’s Shields protect the king and his closest family members and associates. The King’s Wands provide magical support to the other branches of the Citadel as well as other Brelish forces. Some Dark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
entrance gates are similar in design, for ease of maintenance and the training of guards. The ground at your feet has been getting smoother and flatter, a welcome respite from the uneven passages to
dozen crossbow bolts. Behind you, a metallic din announces a group of six heavily armored dwarves appearing out of thin air, their swords leveled at you from behind sturdy metal shields.
When the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Moon’s Respite. Once the characters reach Bathalang Puno, they must still find Pangil ng Buwan’s lair. Circling the great tree takes over an hour. But while searching for the lair, if a character succeeds
hostilities break out, the dragon hunters defend themselves, using the stat blocks of five veterans (see “The Dragon Hunters” earlier in this adventure). The Bakunawa’s Lair Map 10.2: roots of bathalang
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
generally abstain from conflict, but they rally to defend their own when necessary. Transcendent Order. Headquartered in the Great Gymnasium, the Transcendent Order strives for harmony in all things
hoards too large to defend, they can store excess treasure in secure vaults beneath the Bank of Abbathor. The guarded rows of armored doors are pure theater, empty repositories designed to comfort
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
is forced open, one of the sahuagin immediately moves toward the west wall to ring the gong, while the remaining guards defend the entrance. If this creature is slain or otherwise prevented from
exit to the north.
The sahuagin here prepare to defend themselves.
Two sahuagin stand guard in this room. They attack intruders attempting to enter the fortress. The pulley mechanism is described in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
, north, and east walls. Each depicts an armed dwarf. The eastern and western ones carry axes and shields. The center statue is armed with two axes. The ceiling rises in a dome almost thirty feet above
). ARUNDIL'S ANIMATED OBJECTS
A century ago, the dwarf mage Arundil animated a number of objects to defend the Foundry against intruders other than dwarves. Many of these creations remain in place today
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
cataclysmic events.
An evil wizard named Vecna stole one such obelisk and used it to erase the obelisk’s creators from existence. Vecna also stole the knowledge needed to create new ones. That knowledge
, its meditation is disturbed by the arrival of a tomb tapper (see appendix C), which tunnels up from belowground to attack anyone present. The tomb tapper fights to the death to defend the Ythryn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
activity outside, two duergar take light crossbows (+2 to hit, 1d8 piercing damage) and post themselves at the arrow slits. The other three prepare to defend the room’s only entrance. B6. Yarsha’s
(see chapter 7 for both) dwell here. In addition to normal gear, Yarsha carries a potion of greater healing, and the guards have light crossbows (+3 to hit, 1d8 piercing damage) if they need to defend
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
on a nugget of gold, that’s Yondalla turning bad luck into good. Arvoreen From time to time, halflings must fight to defend their friends or their village. In those moments, the tales of Arvoreen come
concentrated effort. Turtle Shell. Halflings cluster together and cover each other with shields, washtubs, wheelbarrows, coffer lids, or anything else that can deflect a blow. Troll Knocker. A few halflings act
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the start of the chapter. The archdruid is friendly toward visitors who have done nothing to anger her. The displacer beast and the awakened tree fight to the death to defend her. Characters who do
clutching shields and spears. The shield of the northern statue features a pine tree, while an oak tree is emblazoned on the shield of the statue to the south.
Frescoes. The walls are carved with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
action to raise or lower the drawbridge or the portcullis in area 1. 3: Armory This room is filled with shortswords, crossbows, shields, and maces placed here by the folk who owned the keep before
go with her and her companions to the chapel and defend them from the evil magic there while they attempt to reconsecrate it. She hopes reconsecrating the chapel to Istus will break the ritual and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
occupy this grim chamber, ready for deployment at a moment’s notice. Unless the soldiers have been called elsewhere to defend the vault or perform drudge work, the garrison contains sixteen skeletons
humans). A seventh veteran is resting in the tent to the north and rushes to help their allies when a fight breaks out. The veterans defend the keep with their lives, knowing that to do otherwise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. Open chests in the middle of the room contain suits of leather armor. The most unusual items in this armory are the shields — they are made of beaten copper and fashioned into the shape of horseshoe
crab shells.
The room contains twenty spears, ten shortswords, five scimitars, five light crossbows, four hundred crossbow bolts, two hundred arrows, fifteen suits of leather armor, and eight shields
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
25 ep, a dagger in a scabbard, and a leather whip. The officer carries the key to the chest and he wears a silver collar (15 gp). 6. Armory Shields of all sizes hang on the walls here, with javelins
they take offensive action. The lizardfolk adults defend their hatchlings and their property, doing their utmost to prevent the characters from entering area 25. If a fight breaks out, two lizardfolk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
are indifferent toward the characters. Dealers abstain from combat but defend themselves if threatened. A mezzoloth pit boss watches over each group of tables, keeping an eye out for cheaters and
specialty is a face-numbing cocktail called the Abominable Yes Please. Jane Katsubo One of the Dubious Vecna Impersonators
Who Perform at Fortune’s Wheel Sulking Dragon. Winter’s Bite, a piteous young
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
robes for Ythryn’s elite. Characters who enter the store spot the spiders immediately. The spiders defend themselves if attacked but are otherwise nonthreatening. In the center of the interior, crystal
itself.
Adamantine shields cover the observatory’s windows. A large chunk of stone from another building has crashed through the roof and embedded itself in the floor like a jagged stone knife. This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
tried to defend Jhaeros and Regine; the sixth was Regine herself. A character who holds a figurine experiences a flash of emotion like that felt by the victim in their final moments and, in a couple
are adorned with crossed swords and shields. Furnishings include a bed, a wardrobe, and a glass statuette on a nightstand.
The wardrobe holds spare uniforms and outfits. Treasure. The statuette on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Cockatrice inn is a low-walled, poorly built oval stone keep in the heart of the village. It features a central yard covered by a rickety roof made of old shields and bits of rusted armor, pounded flat
civilization in the Delimbiyr Vale east of Secomber. If the town is worried, it doesn’t show it. Loudwater provides a welcome respite for weary caravan and riverboat drivers, not to mention adventurers. It lies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
point of being nearly helpless. They will defend themselves if harmed, but they offer no resistance otherwise. 9. Barracks This room holds twenty-four unarmed orc captives (six orcs, eighteen orc
entrance holds several pike-sized spears, battleaxes, two-handed swords, and other weapons and armor usable only by giants. Some helmets are balanced on shields, each propped up by a warhammer or a mace
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the combat to defend its master. Combat in this small room is hampered by its size and low ceilings. Melee attacks made with two-handed weapons have disadvantage in this room. Development. If Bimz is
(the lizardfolk). The eight bundles here contain the following equipment: 10 morningstars 10 longswords 10 shields 20 javelins 1 shield emblazoned on the front with the design of a lizard with forked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
the tracks at dangerous speeds. Other large rocks, worn nearly spherical, sit motionless throughout the gallery.
The rolling boulders are three galeb duhr, created and bound by Iggwilv to defend
reconfigures and opens, revealing three armored automatons. They march forward in unison, drawing weapons and readying shields.
This checkpoint is located on Mechanus, a plane of absolute order. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
kobolds hostile. Four small humanoids are shackled by thick, rusted chains attached to a large iron spike set in the floor. Several broken weapons and sundered shields lie in one corner.
Creatures. Four
other tribe members here are too young, too old, or too cowardly to defend themselves; they flee if combat breaks out and are worth no XP. Even the kobolds capable of fighting run away if they are