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Returning 35 results for 'standing characters'.
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
birdfolk. Only when they roost on a branch or walk across the ground is their Humanoid nature clear. Standing upright, aarakocra are typically about 5 feet tall, and they have long, narrow legs that
creature in D&D, including each player character, has a special tag in the rules that identifies the type of creature they are. Most player characters are of the Humanoid type. A race tells you what
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
(Athletics) check.
Thunderstorms erupt in a 5-mile radius centered on Yan-C-Bin’s lair, creating deafening cracks of thunder and constant lightning. Every ten minutes the storm rages, creatures standing
Chance"} chance that characters in this area are caught in the path of a cyclone moving 250 feet per round. Each character must succeed on a DC 21 Constitution saving throw or take 33 (6d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
concocted this theory to dupe the characters into testing his latest escape plan. Characters who examine the standing stones and succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check discern that the arcane runes
A Wizard’s Theory The wizard claims that each standing stone is keyed to one of the eight schools of magic (abjuration, conjuration, divination, enchantment, evocation, illusion, necromancy, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
concocted this theory to dupe the characters into testing his latest escape plan. Characters who examine the standing stones and succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check discern that the arcane runes
A Wizard’s Theory The wizard claims that each standing stone is keyed to one of the eight schools of magic (abjuration, conjuration, divination, enchantment, evocation, illusion, necromancy, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
concocted this theory to dupe the characters into testing his latest escape plan. Characters who examine the standing stones and succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check discern that the arcane runes
A Wizard’s Theory The wizard claims that each standing stone is keyed to one of the eight schools of magic (abjuration, conjuration, divination, enchantment, evocation, illusion, necromancy, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
concocted this theory to dupe the characters into testing his latest escape plan. Characters who examine the standing stones and succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check discern that the arcane runes
A Wizard’s Theory The wizard claims that each standing stone is keyed to one of the eight schools of magic (abjuration, conjuration, divination, enchantment, evocation, illusion, necromancy, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Obelisk An unknown man with unknown purpose. Assist him at your peril, lest he drag you into madness. — The Cartographer When the characters arrive at this location, read or paraphrase the following
boxed text to the players: A thirty-foot-tall obelisk ringed by seven smaller standing stones rises from the crest of this hill. A tall man wearing tattered robes strides between the standing stones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Obelisk An unknown man with unknown purpose. Assist him at your peril, lest he drag you into madness. — The Cartographer When the characters arrive at this location, read or paraphrase the following
boxed text to the players: A thirty-foot-tall obelisk ringed by seven smaller standing stones rises from the crest of this hill. A tall man wearing tattered robes strides between the standing stones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Obelisk An unknown man with unknown purpose. Assist him at your peril, lest he drag you into madness. — The Cartographer When the characters arrive at this location, read or paraphrase the following
boxed text to the players: A thirty-foot-tall obelisk ringed by seven smaller standing stones rises from the crest of this hill. A tall man wearing tattered robes strides between the standing stones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Obelisk An unknown man with unknown purpose. Assist him at your peril, lest he drag you into madness. — The Cartographer When the characters arrive at this location, read or paraphrase the following
boxed text to the players: A thirty-foot-tall obelisk ringed by seven smaller standing stones rises from the crest of this hill. A tall man wearing tattered robes strides between the standing stones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
form a magic gate (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: If an arrow or a crossbow bolt is shot between the standing stones, the gate opens for 1 minute. Characters must be 14th level or higher to
15. Standing Gate to Level 17 Rising out of a 2-foot-deep pool of ooze is a pair of 15-foot-tall standing stones topped with a lintel, carved into which is a symbol of an arrow. The standing stones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
form a magic gate (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: If an arrow or a crossbow bolt is shot between the standing stones, the gate opens for 1 minute. Characters must be 14th level or higher to
15. Standing Gate to Level 17 Rising out of a 2-foot-deep pool of ooze is a pair of 15-foot-tall standing stones topped with a lintel, carved into which is a symbol of an arrow. The standing stones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
capering creatures.
The standing stones and the dancing figures are described in area C1. Characters who circle the hill before climbing it spot three caves (areas C2, area C3, and area C4) near the hilltop.
Arrival Characters coming from the Woodland Manse approach the Circle of Thunder from the south. Describe the location to the players as follows: Ominous storm clouds gather in the sky as you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
capering creatures.
The standing stones and the dancing figures are described in area C1. Characters who circle the hill before climbing it spot three caves (areas C2, area C3, and area C4) near the hilltop.
Arrival Characters coming from the Woodland Manse approach the Circle of Thunder from the south. Describe the location to the players as follows: Ominous storm clouds gather in the sky as you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
capering creatures.
The standing stones and the dancing figures are described in area C1. Characters who circle the hill before climbing it spot three caves (areas C2, area C3, and area C4) near the hilltop.
Arrival Characters coming from the Woodland Manse approach the Circle of Thunder from the south. Describe the location to the players as follows: Ominous storm clouds gather in the sky as you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
form a magic gate (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: If an arrow or a crossbow bolt is shot between the standing stones, the gate opens for 1 minute. Characters must be 14th level or higher to
15. Standing Gate to Level 17 Rising out of a 2-foot-deep pool of ooze is a pair of 15-foot-tall standing stones topped with a lintel, carved into which is a symbol of an arrow. The standing stones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
form a magic gate (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: If an arrow or a crossbow bolt is shot between the standing stones, the gate opens for 1 minute. Characters must be 14th level or higher to
15. Standing Gate to Level 17 Rising out of a 2-foot-deep pool of ooze is a pair of 15-foot-tall standing stones topped with a lintel, carved into which is a symbol of an arrow. The standing stones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
while in Gravenhollow. A creature attuned to a stonespeaker crystal gains the following additional benefits while in the library: While standing in the Archives of the Past with the crystal in hand
, the creature can choose to experience a vision of the past. After receiving this vision, the creature can’t experience another vision of the past until it finishes a long rest. While standing in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
capering creatures.
The standing stones and the dancing figures are described in area C1. Characters who circle the hill before climbing it spot three caves (areas C2, area C3, and area C4) near the hilltop.
Arrival Characters coming from the Woodland Manse approach the Circle of Thunder from the south. Describe the location to the players as follows: Ominous storm clouds gather in the sky as you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
while in Gravenhollow. A creature attuned to a stonespeaker crystal gains the following additional benefits while in the library: While standing in the Archives of the Past with the crystal in hand
, the creature can choose to experience a vision of the past. After receiving this vision, the creature can’t experience another vision of the past until it finishes a long rest. While standing in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
while in Gravenhollow. A creature attuned to a stonespeaker crystal gains the following additional benefits while in the library: While standing in the Archives of the Past with the crystal in hand
, the creature can choose to experience a vision of the past. After receiving this vision, the creature can’t experience another vision of the past until it finishes a long rest. While standing in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
while in Gravenhollow. A creature attuned to a stonespeaker crystal gains the following additional benefits while in the library: While standing in the Archives of the Past with the crystal in hand
, the creature can choose to experience a vision of the past. After receiving this vision, the creature can’t experience another vision of the past until it finishes a long rest. While standing in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Running the Hunt Explain the Biblioplex’s areas in detail before the characters begin this scavenger hunt, so they have an idea of which areas the clues point to. Have the characters begin the
scavenger hunt with the first clue, since it points to the room they’re already standing in. The players can then complete the other clues in any order they wish.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Running the Hunt Explain the Biblioplex’s areas in detail before the characters begin this scavenger hunt, so they have an idea of which areas the clues point to. Have the characters begin the
scavenger hunt with the first clue, since it points to the room they’re already standing in. The players can then complete the other clues in any order they wish.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
30. Stairs Down It’s obvious to any character standing at the top of this 20-foot-long staircase that the ghostly chants originate from somewhere below. Characters who descend the stairs and follow the hall beyond arrive in area 35.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
30. Stairs Down It’s obvious to any character standing at the top of this 20-foot-long staircase that the ghostly chants originate from somewhere below. Characters who descend the stairs and follow the hall beyond arrive in area 35.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Running the Hunt Explain the Biblioplex’s areas in detail before the characters begin this scavenger hunt, so they have an idea of which areas the clues point to. Have the characters begin the
scavenger hunt with the first clue, since it points to the room they’re already standing in. The players can then complete the other clues in any order they wish.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Running the Hunt Explain the Biblioplex’s areas in detail before the characters begin this scavenger hunt, so they have an idea of which areas the clues point to. Have the characters begin the
scavenger hunt with the first clue, since it points to the room they’re already standing in. The players can then complete the other clues in any order they wish.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
30. Stairs Down It’s obvious to any character standing at the top of this 20-foot-long staircase that the ghostly chants originate from somewhere below. Characters who descend the stairs and follow the hall beyond arrive in area 35.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
30. Stairs Down It’s obvious to any character standing at the top of this 20-foot-long staircase that the ghostly chants originate from somewhere below. Characters who descend the stairs and follow the hall beyond arrive in area 35.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
crystal crown (see level 6, area 11d) while standing within 5 feet of it. Characters must be 11th level or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass
18. Serpent Gate These 10-foot-high side caverns feature a standing gate that grants access to level 11. Strikingly beautiful carvings of serpents decorate the walls of these caverns. 18a. Trapped
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
sides of the pit and use faerie fire spells to outline their intended targets before attacking with their pseudopods. The puddings cast Melf’s acid arrow spells at prey beyond their reach. 5b. Standing
Gate to Level 12 At the north end of this 20-foot-high cave are two 15-foot-tall standing stones hewn from black basalt. Carved into the lintel spanning them is a large, blood-red X. The standing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Damming the Styx If the characters are traveling with the ice imp (see “Mirror of Mephistar”), it leads them to the narrowest point of the Styx’s tributary river and sets about hammering its five
shattersticks into the rocky ravine walls (see the “Shatterstick” sidebar). The imp asks the characters to stand guard while it works. As the imp places the shattersticks, eight spined devils swoop down
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Damming the Styx If the characters are traveling with the ice imp (see “Mirror of Mephistar”), it leads them to the narrowest point of the Styx’s tributary river and sets about hammering its five
shattersticks into the rocky ravine walls (see the “Shatterstick” sidebar). The imp asks the characters to stand guard while it works. As the imp places the shattersticks, eight spined devils swoop down
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Damming the Styx If the characters are traveling with the ice imp (see “Mirror of Mephistar”), it leads them to the narrowest point of the Styx’s tributary river and sets about hammering its five
shattersticks into the rocky ravine walls (see the “Shatterstick” sidebar). The imp asks the characters to stand guard while it works. As the imp places the shattersticks, eight spined devils swoop down