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Returning 35 results for 'shining check'.
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Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
/day each: Telepathy, Teleport, Time Stop
Shining Counterspell. Alustriel interrupts a creature she can see within 60 feet of herself that is casting a spell. If the spell is 5th level or lower
, it fails and has no effect. If the spell is 6th level or higher, Alustriel makes an Intelligence check (DC 10 plus the spell’s level). On a successful check, the spell fails and has no effect
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
’t observed the mirror shade move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the mirror shade isn’t the creature’s own reflection
enter the afterlife, the spirit sometimes becomes a mirror shade instead. Mirror shades are incorporeal Undead that, in their true forms, look like person-shaped blobs of shining light. More often
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
spell. If the spell is 3rd level or lower, it fails and has no effect. If the spell is 4th level or higher, the hexton makes an Intelligence check (DC 10 + the spell’s level). On a success, the
endeavors outside Mechanus, with the most notable example being the Great Modron March. Hextons have solid frames that bristle with six shining flanges. They boast a pair of arms and tentacles, both of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creates a shining bead of gravitational force in its mouth, then releases the energy in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 23 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the
surrounding a legendary amethyst dragon’s lair is altered by the dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Background Check. Once per day, the dragon can cast the legend
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creates a shining bead of gravitational force in its mouth, then releases the energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 20 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the
dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Background Check. Once per day, the dragon can cast the legend lore spell, requiring no spell components, naming any person, place, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
K85. Sergei’s Tomb A portcullis is closed in the archway into this tomb. Lifting it requires a successful DC 25 Strength check. White marble steps descend to a tomb that has a vaulted ceiling thirty
opens easily to the touch of a lawful good creature. Otherwise, opening it requires a successful DC 15 Strength check. Sergei’s flesh has been magically preserved, and at first glance it looks like he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
K85. Sergei’s Tomb A portcullis is closed in the archway into this tomb. Lifting it requires a successful DC 25 Strength check. White marble steps descend to a tomb that has a vaulted ceiling thirty
opens easily to the touch of a lawful good creature. Otherwise, opening it requires a successful DC 15 Strength check. Sergei’s flesh has been magically preserved, and at first glance it looks like he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
Overview The River Shining Tavern is located in the town of Daggerford, in the Sword Coast region of the Forgotten Realms. The tavern’s menu is legendary, but shipments from Holrow Homestead, the
cruel villain. CHILDREN IN PERIL
Before running this adventure, check with each player to see if they’re open to playing in an adventure where children are in danger (though the villains intend to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. This line reads: We lift up our light to reveal what is hidden and banish the darkness forever.
A character who makes a successful DC 12 Intelligence check realizes that this line might be more than a
metaphor—a puzzle that requires literal interpretation of an aphorism would be just the kind of thing a Harper playwright would enjoy. Shining a source of light directly on the page reveals a phrase
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. This line reads: We lift up our light to reveal what is hidden and banish the darkness forever.
A character who makes a successful DC 12 Intelligence check realizes that this line might be more than a
metaphor—a puzzle that requires literal interpretation of an aphorism would be just the kind of thing a Harper playwright would enjoy. Shining a source of light directly on the page reveals a phrase
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
boxed text aloud to set the scene: You stand in the great marble hall of Castle Never, on a red carpet that leads up to a throne. Atop the chair sits a serious man in shining plate armor and blue cloak
to pay anything back.”
Encourage each character to make a case to Dagult. After making their statement, the character should make a DC 13 ability check. In cases of simple argument, this is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
boxed text aloud to set the scene: You stand in the great marble hall of Castle Never, on a red carpet that leads up to a throne. Atop the chair sits a serious man in shining plate armor and blue cloak
to pay anything back.”
Encourage each character to make a case to Dagult. After making their statement, the character should make a DC 13 ability check. In cases of simple argument, this is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
Overview The River Shining Tavern is located in the town of Daggerford, in the Sword Coast region of the Forgotten Realms. The tavern’s menu is legendary, but shipments from Holrow Homestead, the
cruel villain. CHILDREN IN PERIL
Before running this adventure, check with each player to see if they’re open to playing in an adventure where children are in danger (though the villains intend to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
Dungeon Master, you act as the characters’ senses—they cannot know something about the world or the situation unless you tell them. Check with the players occasionally to ensure everyone understands what
their characters are sensing. Describe to the players everything their characters would experience.
Look into the Cave. By shining a light or peering into the cave entrance, the characters see a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
Dungeon Master, you act as the characters’ senses—they cannot know something about the world or the situation unless you tell them. Check with the players occasionally to ensure everyone understands what
their characters are sensing. Describe to the players everything their characters would experience.
Look into the Cave. By shining a light or peering into the cave entrance, the characters see a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
receiving the guidance of the gods in their battles to keep their homeland free from invasions. In the center of the wall is a painting of a pyramid with a temple atop it and the sun shining over the land
to this impression. If characters attempt to go in this direction, they walk straight into the wall unless someone succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. The space beyond the arch immediately
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
receiving the guidance of the gods in their battles to keep their homeland free from invasions. In the center of the wall is a painting of a pyramid with a temple atop it and the sun shining over the land
to this impression. If characters attempt to go in this direction, they walk straight into the wall unless someone succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. The space beyond the arch immediately
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, in their true forms, look like person-shaped blobs of shining light. More often, though, mirror shades are encountered on reflective surfaces such as mirrors or panes of glass. There, they blend in
its initiative roll. If a creature hasn’t observed the mirror shade move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the mirror shade isn’t the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
eerie green light pulses from this beacon, shining westward out to sea. With each green pulse of light, you hear the thump of a slow-beating heart.
Characters searching for a safe way down the cliffs
giant crab waves its claws at the characters, who can interpret this behavior as a friendly gesture with a successful DC 13 Wisdom (Animal Handling) check. A sea elf named Miraal used magic to imbue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
K86. Strahd’s Tomb A heavy portcullis stands closed in the archway leading to this tomb. Lifting it requires a successful DC 25 Strength check. Black marble steps descend to a dark tomb that has a
vaulted ceiling thirty feet overhead. The essence of evil permeates the very air. The smell of freshly turned earth is here. Settled into the dirt on the floor is a shining black coffin of finely waxed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
a translucent knight in shining armor, with the symbol of Tyr (a set of balanced scales) on his ghostly breastplate. The ghost is lawful good and speaks in Common. If the ghost is reduced to 0 hit
dealt the killing blow. The ghost wallows in despair, doomed to haunt the Obstacle Course until another follower of Tyr convinces it to move on with a successful DC 20 Charisma (Persuasion) check. A non
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
a translucent knight in shining armor, with the symbol of Tyr (a set of balanced scales) on his ghostly breastplate. The ghost is lawful good and speaks in Common. If the ghost is reduced to 0 hit
dealt the killing blow. The ghost wallows in despair, doomed to haunt the Obstacle Course until another follower of Tyr convinces it to move on with a successful DC 20 Charisma (Persuasion) check. A non
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
K86. Strahd’s Tomb A heavy portcullis stands closed in the archway leading to this tomb. Lifting it requires a successful DC 25 Strength check. Black marble steps descend to a dark tomb that has a
vaulted ceiling thirty feet overhead. The essence of evil permeates the very air. The smell of freshly turned earth is here. Settled into the dirt on the floor is a shining black coffin of finely waxed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
eerie green light pulses from this beacon, shining westward out to sea. With each green pulse of light, you hear the thump of a slow-beating heart.
Characters searching for a safe way down the cliffs
giant crab waves its claws at the characters, who can interpret this behavior as a friendly gesture with a successful DC 13 Wisdom (Animal Handling) check. A sea elf named Miraal used magic to imbue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, in their true forms, look like person-shaped blobs of shining light. More often, though, mirror shades are encountered on reflective surfaces such as mirrors or panes of glass. There, they blend in
its initiative roll. If a creature hasn’t observed the mirror shade move or act, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the mirror shade isn’t the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Sinister Sunbeams At some point, the hags attempt to trap the characters—so that they can then facilitate their rescue. To do so, they cause the sunbeams shining through the trees to subtly shift
around the characters. A successful DC 14 Intelligence (Nature) or Wisdom (Perception) check notices that the sunbeams are moving in an unnatural way. Hazards and Hindrances The sunbeams act as tripwires
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Sinister Sunbeams At some point, the hags attempt to trap the characters—so that they can then facilitate their rescue. To do so, they cause the sunbeams shining through the trees to subtly shift
around the characters. A successful DC 14 Intelligence (Nature) or Wisdom (Perception) check notices that the sunbeams are moving in an unnatural way. Hazards and Hindrances The sunbeams act as tripwires
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
outside Mechanus, with the most notable example being the Great Modron March. Hextons have solid frames that bristle with six shining flanges. They boast a pair of arms and tentacles, both of which end
. If the spell is 4th level or higher, the hexton makes an Intelligence check (DC 10 + the spell’s level). On a success, the spell fails and has no effect.
Lightning Rebuke. When a creature within
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
empty streets. Investigating the Town. A successful DC 12 Wisdom (Survival) check reveals infrequent tracks belonging to different humanoid creatures. Some travel alone, while others go in small groups
. A check of 17 or higher also reveals dog prints, though some of those prints have more claws per foot than an ordinary dog. A successful DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check made to search the ruins
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
empty streets. Investigating the Town. A successful DC 12 Wisdom (Survival) check reveals infrequent tracks belonging to different humanoid creatures. Some travel alone, while others go in small groups
. A check of 17 or higher also reveals dog prints, though some of those prints have more claws per foot than an ordinary dog. A successful DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check made to search the ruins
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
outside Mechanus, with the most notable example being the Great Modron March. Hextons have solid frames that bristle with six shining flanges. They boast a pair of arms and tentacles, both of which end
. If the spell is 4th level or higher, the hexton makes an Intelligence check (DC 10 + the spell’s level). On a success, the spell fails and has no effect.
Lightning Rebuke. When a creature within
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. Above the double door hangs a sign done in fine calligraphy: “Captain Dapplewing’s Manor.”
A search of the veranda and a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check turns up a key to the front door
a hairpiece. The statues on the right depict a drow wearing a scarf, a burly human in a tuxedo, and a high elf in a cowl.
With successful DC 15 Intelligence (History) check, a character recalls that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. Above the double door hangs a sign done in fine calligraphy: “Captain Dapplewing’s Manor.”
A search of the veranda and a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check turns up a key to the front door
a hairpiece. The statues on the right depict a drow wearing a scarf, a burly human in a tuxedo, and a high elf in a cowl.
With successful DC 15 Intelligence (History) check, a character recalls that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
failed check, the character takes 10 (3d6) fire damage from a blast of scalding steam. F9: Shimmering Dome Multicolored light dances through this faceted room, shining from a scintillating dome set
gate. As an action, a character can pick the lock with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check using thieves’ tools or wrench apart the bars with a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
failed check, the character takes 10 (3d6) fire damage from a blast of scalding steam. F9: Shimmering Dome Multicolored light dances through this faceted room, shining from a scintillating dome set
gate. As an action, a character can pick the lock with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check using thieves’ tools or wrench apart the bars with a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics