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# Colosseum Enter the Colosseum and compete for glory and riches. Complete a series of three challenges and gain rewards based on your performance. Featuring 8 different challenges, each requires teamwork or raw battle prowess to succeed. Challengers (PCs) compete against Combatants (NPCs or Opposing PC teams) for victory. This content is easily incorporated into any campaign, or used as a standalone module to try builds and party compositions. It also works well with pregenerated characters of a given level for one-off play. ## Features ### Enter the Colosseum (Beacons) You can enter the Colosseum anywhere a beacon is located. Typically this is at major cities or hubs, but beacons can exist potentially anywhere. : Activating a beacon with the appropriate amount of gold, teleports you to the Colosseum and begins the first (randomly selected) challenge. ### Challenege Level (CL) The Challenge Level (hereafter refered to as CL) is used to determine entry cost, gold reward modifier, and Encounter Sizing Guidance. The CL is chosen by the entrants, and by default is equal to the party's average level. Some challenges have a "Party Sizing" reccomendation to ensure the challenge scales to the party size. ### Cost to Enter The cost to enter is equal to 25 GP * CL. This is a total cost paid by the group, not per individual cost. At CL 5, the entry fee is 125 GP. Your DM may choose to allow Gemstones as substitution for some or all of the gold cost. This value can be adjusted at DM discretion to balance the gold fountain provided by repeated runs. ### Challenge Points (CP) Unless otherwise specified in the Special Rules section of a Challenege; A number of Challenge Points is awarded for completing a Challenege, according to the following table. ##### Challege Point table |Challenge is Completed...|Points Awarded| |:---|:---| |by the end of Round 2|3| |by the end of Round 6|2| |by the end of Round 10|1| \column ### Timed Challenges Challenges are intended to be completed in 2-6 rounds each, with a maximum of 10 rounds. After 10 rounds the challenge ends in failure and the party exits the Colosseum. ### Death Saving Throws Player Characters are Immune to death while in the Colosseum. Unless otherwise specified in the Special Rules section of a challenege; A creature that is reduced to 0 Hit Points and fails three Death Saving Throws or is killed outright, despawns and is removed for the remainder of the current challenege. They respawn at 1 Hit Point prior to the beginning of the next challenge. This creature can benefit from Refreshments and Boons if available to the party. ### Initiative Initiative is rolled after each challenge is set up and Challengers and Combatants are placed on the map. Initiative should be rolled individually for Combatants. ### Elite Challenge When Challengers complete all three Challenges with a total CP score of 7 or higher, the Challengers unlock an optional Elite Challenge. Using "Encounter Sizing Guidance", this challenge should use the minimum number of Combatants possible. : Challengers do not earn Refreshments or Boons prior to an Elite Challenge. {{imageMaskCorner4,--offsetX:40%,--offsetY:-33%,--rotation:40 ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/IP-DND-Resources/Colosseum/refs/heads/main/img/Arena-Athlete-Art.jpg){height:500px,bottom:-30px,right:-160px} }} {{artist,bottom:350px,right:50px ##### Arena Athlete [Jason Chan](https://www.jasonchanart.com/) }}

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{{pageNumber $[HB_pageNumber]}} \page ## Moving to the next Challenge The party adds any Gold Dice and Item rewards earned to their reward pool, random Boon options are presented, and they have the option to retire or continue. All active effects and spells end (excluding Boons) and a minimum of 1 minute passes between challenges. If a challenge is completed before the end of round 4, the party recieves Refreshments in addition to a Boon. After round 4, a Challenger must choose between earning a presented Boon or Refreshments. ### Refreshments You may benefit from a Short Rest and can use any resources at your disposal. ### Boons Boons are randomly selected boosts given to Challengers that they benefit from until exiting the Colosseum. Roll 1d8 for each Boon table below, and present the options to the party for each Challenger to select 1 from (3 total). Some Boons are only available until consumed (or given immediately), others can be taken multiple times (cumulative) and some can only be taken once per Colosseum. Consumed Boons do not stack. Spells cast as part of a Boon require no material components. Only 1 Boon is selected per challenge. |Roll|Boon|Persistence| |:---|:---|:---| |1|+5 Speed|Cumulative| |2|+1 to Initiative rolls|Cumulative| |3|+1 AC|Cumulative| |4|+1 to any ability score (up to max)|Once per ability| |5|+1 to all Saving Throws|Once| |6|+2 to Concentration checks|Once| |7|+2 to Attack rolls|Once| |8|+1 to Spell Save DC|Once| |Roll|Boon|Persistence| |:---|:---|:---| |1|Know any one Cantrip*|Once| |2|One free cast of Arcane Vigor*|Consumed| |3|One free cast of Misty Step|Consumed| |4|One free cast of Jump|Consumed| |5|One free cast of Lesser Restoration|Consumed| |6|One free cast of Grease*|Consumed| |7|One free cast of Command*|Consumed| |8|One free cast of Shield|Consumed| |Roll|Boon|Persistence| |:---|:---|:---| |1|Gain temporary Hit Points equal to CL * 2|Immediate| |2|Gain Heroic Inspiration|Immediate| |3|Make one weapon Attack as a Bonus Action|Consumed| |4|Cast a Cantrip as a Bonus Action|Consumed| |5|Regain up to 3 of your missing Hit Dice|Immediate| |6|Gain a bonus level 1 Spell Slot|Immediate| |7|Regain half of your missing Hit Points|Immediate| |8|Gain +20 Speed this turn|Consumed|

##### [(*) You may use Consitution or your regular spellcasting ability
modifier to calculate bonuses or spell save DC for this boon.]()

\column {{imageMaskEdge2,--offset:4%,--rotation:270 ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/IP-DND-Resources/Colosseum/refs/heads/main/img/Ajani-Mentor-of-Heroes-Art-2.jpg){height:110%,right:-250px,bottom:-100px} }} {{artist,top:50px,right:30px ##### Ajani, Mentor of Heroes [Aaron Miller](https://www.aaronbmiller.com/) }} {{pageNumber $[HB_pageNumber]}} \page ## Rewards Rewards are placed into a pool when the party completes a Challenge. Rewards are granted to the party once the Colosseum is complete or the party chooses to retire after completing a challenge. If the party fails a challenge, they forfeit any item rewards gained, but still roll and earn gold rewards. Individual creatures do not drop or carry any items or gold directly. ### Experience If you are using experience to track levels, you may award experience for each completed challenege rather than defeating creatures. The reccomended experience awarded per completed challenge is 10% of the total experience required to grant the next level (DM's discretion). For example, if the party average level is 2, you must gain 600 experience (to a total experience of 900) to gain level 3. Completing a challenge would award 60 experience. Assuming 3 challenges in a single session of play, this sets a level progression of 2-4 sessions per level. For the sake of simplicity, it is reccomended that all earned experience is gained following the conclusion of the current instance. \column ### Gold Each completed challenge confers a number of "Gold Dice" that represent your potential gold rewards. At the conclusion of the Colosseum, players roll their earned Gold Dice. **Result.** The total Gold Dice roll is multiplied by the CL, and that much gold is awarded to the party. **Example.** With a total roll of 40 at Challenge Level 5: 40 * 5 = 200 GP reward. : Unless otherwise specified in the Special Rules section of a Challenege; Each challenge begins with the potential of 5 Gold Dice, and at the end of each second round (2, 4, etc) the amount of Gold Dice awarded is reduced by 1. The size of Gold Die awarded is based on which challenge was just completed. The maximum posible Gold Dice in the pool is 5d6, 5d8, and 5d12. ##### Gold Dice reward table |Challenge Completed|Die Size Rewarded| |:---:|:---:| |1|d6| |2|d8| |3|d12| ### Items Each completed challenge offers one item as a reward in addition to Gold Dice earned. Based on the CL, the rarity of the item increases. Each subsequent challenge provides the potential for a different type of item reward. See the tables below for reccomended rarities and items to be available upon completed challenges. Items available in each item pool and whether they are randomly earned or selectively given should be at DM discretion for balance purposes. Remember that items still have GP values in addition to gold rewards! ##### CL Item Rarity table |Challenge Level|Item Rarity| |:---:|:---:| |1-2|Mundane| |3-4|Common| |5-8|Uncommon| |9-12|Rare| |13-16|Very Rare| |17+|Legendary| ##### Challenge Item Pool |Challenge #|Item Types in Pool| |:---:|:---:| |1|Potion, Scroll, Ammunition, Consumable| |2|Rod, Staff, Wand, Wonderous Item, Equipment| |3|Ring, Armor, Weapon| ### Elite Challenge Completing an Elite Challenge rewards the party with 2x muliplier on their final Gold Dice roll, and one additional item reward selected across the entire possible list of item rewards available. {{imageMaskCorner25,--offsetX:-51%,--offsetY:-43%,--rotation:0 ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/IP-DND-Resources/Colosseum/refs/heads/main/img/Hoard-Robber-Adventures-in-the-Forgotten-Realms-MtG-Art.jpg){height:100%,left:-187px,transform:scaleX(-1)} }} {{artist,bottom:550px,left:300px ##### Hoard Robber [Anna Pavleeva](https://www.artstation.com/annapavleeva) }} {{pageNumber $[HB_pageNumber]}} \page ## Challenges Each challenege is determined randomly by rolling on the Challenge Roll table and selecting the corresponding challenge. The same challenge should not be chosen during the same Colosseum instance if already completed, and should be rerolled. : **Map Selection.** The style or setting is at DM's discretion. This allows the use some otherwise underutilized maps. It is encouraged to mix in maps of varying gradients and environments (such as lava caves or urban areas). Perhaps adding some hazards or obstacles makes the encounter more dynamic! : **Combat.** Unless otherwise noted in *Features* or the *Special Rules* section of a challenge, all regular combat concepts still apply. This includes damage, healing, and any other effects. Challenges are designed to be ran in a combat environment with explicit changes. : #### Challenge Roll Table |Roll 1d8|Challenge| |:---:|:---| |1|Beelzeball| |2|Capture the Flag| |3|Infiltration| |4|King of the Hill| |5|Slaughter| |6|Smash it Up| |7|Tower Defense| |8|Tug of War| \column ### Challenge Summaries #### Beelzeball Compete in this head to head sporting matchup that will test your Dexterity and strategy to manuever the field and score a goal! #### Capture the Flag Two teams each control a flag separated by distance. Each team vies for control of both flags using any tool at their disposal to do so! #### Infilitration Avoid detection in this stealthy mission. Sentries and traps litter the way. Distract, detect, and determine your path through this gauntlet! #### King of the Hill Two teams battle to take control of the hill and protect their teammate who is occupying it, using any capabilities they have to establish dominance. #### Slaughter Classic gladiator Colosseum combat.
Be the last team standing! #### Smash it Up Deal as much damage as fast as you can in this simple timed damage test! #### Tower Defense Combatants spawn and follow the shortest path towards the Challengers base. Destroy the Combatants before they reach the base to gain rewards! #### Tug of War Use your willpower against the opposition to pull the rope to your team's side. Do you use your raw Strength, or your wit to distract and disable the oppostion? {{imageMaskEdge8,--offset:16%,--rotation:6 ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/IP-DND-Resources/Colosseum/refs/heads/main/img/Goblin-Boom-Keg-Fate-Reforged-MtG-Art.jpg){width:100%,bottom:-145px} }} {{artist,bottom:410px,left:30px ##### Goblin Boom Keg [Viktor Titov](https://www.artstation.com/viktortitov) }} {{pageNumber $[HB_pageNumber]}} \page ### Beelzeball Compete in this head to head sporting matchup that will test your Dexterity and strategy to manuever the field and score a goal! #### Setup On a map that is 100 feet by 65 feet, with a center line drawn perpendicular to the long sides across the midpoint. A 10 foot by 5 foot area is placed on the center of each short side, on the inside of the map. Each team begins on either side of the mid point which represents their side and their goal. Challengers and Combatants place themselves in an unoccupied space of their choice on their side of the field. : At the start of the first round, the beelzeball appears on the center most point of the field. Challengers and Combatants compete for possession of the ball, and attempt to move the ball and score a goal on the opposite side of the field from their side. Successfully moving the ball into the opposing team's goal, scores a goal for your team. : **Party Sizing.** The opposing team composition should use Encounter Sizing Guidance and have an equal number of combatants to challengers. #### Objective Be the first team to score 3 goals, or have the highest number of goals at the end of 10 rounds. If the challenge ends in a tie at the end of round 10, a Shootout occurs. : **Shootout.** Each challenger and combatant rolls a DC 15 Strength (Atheletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. The team with the most successes wins. On a tie, repeat this process until there is a clear winner. #### Death Saving Throws Creatures can't be reduced below 1 Hit Point. If damage would reduce a creature's Hit Points to 0 or less, they are instead knocked Prone with 1 Hit Point. \column :: #### Special Rules **Opportunity Attacks.** Opportunity Attacks are disabled during this Challenge. : **Challenge Points.** Points awarded for completing this challenge with specific goal thresholds:
(3 Goals) 3 Points; (2 Goals) 2 Points; (1 Goal) 1 Point. #### Special Abilitites **Possess.** As a *Bonus Action* while you are not Prone, you can take control of a ball that is not being controled by another creature that is in a space you occupy or are adjacent to. While you possess the ball, you must maintain *Concetration* or you lose possession of the ball, which drops into your space. : **Pass/Shoot.** As an *Action*, you can pass the ball to a teammate or take a shot on a goal if you have possesion of it. Make a Strength (Atheletics) check with a DC of 10 + 1 for each 5 ft of distance for the attempted pass or shot. On a failure, the ball moves half way between you and the intended destination and comes to a rest. On a success, the ball moves towards the intended location. : **Intercept.** As a *Reaction*, you can intercept a ball in motion and attempt to take control of it. When the ball is in motion and moves within 5 feet of you, you can make a *DC 13* Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to try and take possesion of the ball. On a failure, the ball continues on its intended path. : **Tackle.** As an *Action*, you can attempt to forcefully take possesion of the ball from another creature within 5 feet of you that currently posses the ball. Make a contested Strength (Atheletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check (each creature chooses independently).
The winner of the contest gains or retains possession of the ball. The other creature is knocked Prone and moved 10 feet away from the winner. : **Steal.** As a *Reaction*, you can attempt to steal possesion of the ball from another creature within 10 feet of you. Make a or Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. The creature currently in possession of the ball makes a contested Dexterity (Acrobatics or Sleight of Hand) or Wisdom (Insight) check (their choice). The winner moves 5 feet and gains or retains possession of the ball. {{imageMaskEdge8,--offset:27%,--rotation:13 ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/IP-DND-Resources/Colosseum/refs/heads/main/img/SurgetoVictory_5000x.jpg){width:100%,bottom:-230px} }} {{artist,bottom:250px,left:130px ##### Surge to Victory [Grzegorz Rutkowski](https://www.artstation.com/rutkowski) }} {{pageNumber $[HB_pageNumber]}} \page {{imageMaskEdge3,--offset:3%,--rotation:90 ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/IP-DND-Resources/Colosseum/refs/heads/main/img/Mardu-Banner.jpg){height:100%,left:-400px} }} {{artist,top:50px,left:30px ##### Mardu Banner [Daniel Ljunggren](https://darylart.com/) }} \column ### Capture the Flag Two teams each control a flag separated by distance. Each team vies for control of both flags using any tool at their disposal to do so! #### Setup On a map that is 150 feet by 50 feet, 2 flags are placed 100 feet apart (centered as best as possible), each on a 5 foot square base tile. Each team is assigned a different flag and starts in a space adjacent to their base tile. : **Party Sizing.** The opposing team composition should use Encounter Sizing Guidance and have an equal number of Combatants to Challengers #### Objective Retreive and return the other team's flag to your base tile. You must place both flags at your base tile to win. #### Death Saving Throws Creatures can't be reduced below 1 Hit Point. If damage would reduce a creature's Hit Points to 0 or less, they are instead teleported to a pocket dimension. At the beginning of their next turn, they return from this pocket dimension in an unoccupied space of their choice adjacent to their base tile at half of their Maximum Hit Points (rounded up). #### Special Rules **Moving the Flag.** The flag cannot be teleported, relocated, or moved by any spell or effect. A flag cannot be held or moved except by Challengers and Combatants themselves (not by pets or familiars). If a creature teleports while holding the flag, it drops in their space prior to teleporting. : **Opportunity Attacks.** Opportunity Attacks are disabled during this Challenge. : **Challenge Points.** Points awarded for completing this challenge by the end of the specified round: (Round 3) 3 Points; (Round 6) 2 Points; (Round 10) 1 Point. #### Special Abilitites **Quick Start.** Moving on to your base tile teleports you to an unoccupied space of your choice within 10 feet of the center point between the two base tiles. : **Grab the Flag.** As a *Bonus Action*, grab a flag on a base tile or not being held by a creature. : **Take the Flag.** As an *Action*, if a creature is currently holding the flag, another creature within 5 feet can attempt to take it by making a contested Strength (Atheletics) or Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. Alternatively, a flag can be given willingly. : **Return the Flag.** As an *Action*, a creature that is holding their team's flag teleports their flag back to their base. {{pageNumber $[HB_pageNumber]}} \page ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ### Infilitration Avoid detection in this stealthy mission. Sentries and traps litter the way. Distract, detect, and determine your path through this gauntlet! #### Setup On a map that is atleast 50 feet by 75 feet, two 5 foot square areas are placed with 60 feet of space between them. One of these 5 foot areas is designated as the starting point, and the other is designated the pedestal. Placed throughout the map are various traps and patroling sentries. Challengers are placed in an unoccupied space of their choice that is adjacent to the starting point. : **Party Sizing.** A Sentry and a Trap (1 each) should be placed on the map for each Challenger. : **Medium Object.** Choose the kind of object, or roll on the Object Form Table (See Object). The Object has a Size of Medium and weighs 150 lbs. (A Small or Medium creature can carry Str x 15 lbs) \column ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: **Sentries.** A Sentry is a construct. Sentries patrol back and forth between 2 fixed points that are 20 feet apart on their turn. See Sentry for stat block. : **Traps.** Traps should be be placed throughout the map and can be detected with a Wisdom (Perception) check with a DC of 10 + CL. Refer to the Traps section on page 100 of the 5e.24 DMG. #### Objective A Challenger must carry the Medium Object from one end of the map to the other and place it on the pedestal without being detected or triggering a trap. If the Object is destroyed, the challenge is a failure. #### Special Rules **Sentry Detection.** A player that is detected by a Sentry or triggers a trap, drops the object in their space (if they are holding it) and is teleported back to the starting point. They can take no action until the start of their next turn. {{imageMaskEdge3,--offset:-3%,--rotation:180 ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/IP-DND-Resources/Colosseum/refs/heads/main/img/Grenzos-Cutthroat-MtG-Art.jpg){width:110%,top:0px} }} {{artist,top:50px,left:30px ##### Grenzo’s Cutthroat [Svetlin Velinov](https://www.artstation.com/velinov) }} {{pageNumber $[HB_pageNumber]}} \page :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ### King of the Hill Two teams battle to take control of the hill and protect their teammate who is occupying it, using any capabilities they have to establish dominance. #### Setup Centered on a 100 foot square map, is a 5 foot square area that is designated as "the hill". Players begin on a space of their choice that is at least 30 feet away from the hill. The creature on the the hill is considered the king of the hill. : **Party Sizing.** The Combatant team composition should use Combat Encounter sizing guidance. #### Objective End two consecutive turns as king of the hill or reduce the opposing team to 0 Hit Points. #### Special Rules **Unconscious.** A creature that is Unconscious while on the hill, falls off of the hill into an unoccupied space of their choice that is at least 10 feet away the hill. \column :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ### Slaughter Classic gladiator Colosseum combat. Be the last team standing! #### Setup On a map that is atleaast 55 foot square, each team is placed with atleast 50 feet of space between them. After placing Combatants, Challengers arrange themselves as they wish while maintaining the 50 foot separation. : **Party Sizing.** The opposing team composition should use Encounter Sizing Guidance. #### Objective Reduce the opposing team to 0 Hit Points before they defeat you. {{imageMaskEdge3,--offset:-3%,--rotation:180 ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/IP-DND-Resources/Colosseum/refs/heads/main/img/Akroan-Phalanx-Art-by-Steve-Prescott.jpg){width:120%,top:0px} }} {{artist,top:500px,left:30px ##### Akroan Phalanx [Steve Prescott](https://www.steveprescott.com/) }} {{pageNumber $[HB_pageNumber]}} \page ### Smash it Up Deal as much damage as fast as you can in this simple timed damage test! #### Setup At the center of the map (DMs choice) is a Large object that is 10 foot cubed in size. It takes on the form of your choice or roll the table below. See the Object stat block for details. The only thing that can be done to the object, is damage. Challengers begin in an unoccupied space of their choice that is at least 25 feet away from the object. : **Party Sizing.** The object's Hit Points should be increased by 20% for each party member above 4, and decreased by 20% for each party member below 4. : **Large Object.** Choose the kind of object, or roll on the Object Form Table (See Object). The Object has a Size of Large. #### Objective Reduce the object to 0 hit points before the end of round 10. #### Special Rules **Immovable.** The object can't be relocated, pushed, lifted, toppled, or moved in any way. : **Spellcasting.** *Trigger:* The object drops below 75%, 50%, and 25% Hit Points. *Response:* The object casts a randomly chosen spell from the Object Spell table, once on (or centered on) each creature. : **Object's Spells.** Each spell cast by the object is considered as being from a different source for the purposes of spells and abilities like Counterspell, Dispel Magic, or similar. These spells are cast without any component requirements or and do not require Concentration. The object also inherits the Immovable trait and Spellcasting Reaction. : ###### Object Spell Table |1d8|Spell|Level|Save|Effect|School| |:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---| |1|Charm Person|1|WIS|Charmed|Enchantment| |2|Entangle|1|STR|Restrained|Conjuration| |3|Sleep|1|WIS|Incapacitated/ Unconscious|Enchantment| |4|Crown Of Madness|2|WIS|Charmed|Enchantment| |5|Blindness/Deafness|2|CON|Blinded|Transmutation| |6|Hold Person|2|WIS|Paralyzed|Enchantment| |7|Web|2|DEX|Restrained|Conjuration| |8|Slow|3|WIS|Action or BA only, 25% Somatic fail|Transmutation| \column ### Tower Defense Combatants spawn and follow the shortest path towards the Challengers base. Destroy the Combatants before they reach the base to gain rewards! #### Setup Two 10 foot square areas are placed with 75 feet of space between them. One of these areas is referred to as the base, the other space is referred to as the spawn point. Challengers spawn in an unoccupied space of their choice adjacent to the base. : At the begining of each round, a Combatant appears on the spawn point and takes the shortest possible path across the terrain towards the base. If the combatant reaches the base, it occupies an unoccupied space in the base, and at the end of the current round, if it is still alive, it despawns. : A total of 5 combatants will spawn this way. Combatants will not attack directly, but they will attempt to protect themselves, end negative conditions, and take any action it can to accomplish its goal. : **Party Sizing.** The opposing team composition should use Encounter Sizing Guidance ensuring that there are exactly 5 Combatants. #### Objective Reduce all combatants to 0 hit points before they reach the base and despawn. If all 5 combatants reach the base and despawn, the challenge is considered a failure. #### Special Rules **Gold Dice.** Instead of losing a Gold Die every second round, a gold die is gained for each combatant that is reduced to 0 hit points. : **Challenge Points** Points awarded for completing this challenge by defeating combatants: - (5) 3 Points - (3-4) 2 Points - (1-2) 1 Point {{pageNumber $[HB_pageNumber]}} \page ### Tug of War Use your willpower against the opposition to pull the rope to your team's side. Do you use your raw Strength, or your wit to distract and disable the oppostion? #### Setup A rope is marked and centered in a 20ft square area. Each team is placed on opposing sides of the rope, in an unoccupied space of their choice adjacent to the rope. All creatures have all speeds reduced to 1 foot. : At the end of the round, any creatures that chose to use their Action to Pull, make a Strength (Atheletics) check. Each team totals the sum of all of their Athletics checks and each team's score is compared. The center of the rope moves a number of feet equal to the difference between these scores, in the direction of the winning team. Each foot of movement should be tracked specifically. : If a team successfully pulls the center of the rope 10 feet to their side, they win a match point, and the rope is reset for the next round. : **Party Sizing.** The opposing team composition should use Encounter Sizing Guidance. \column :: #### Objective Win two match points before the end of round 10. : **Tie.** In the event of a tie, which ever team has the center of the rope on their side wins. if the rope is still centered or Round 10 ended in a match score of 1 to 1, Each creature makes a Strength (Atheletics) check, and the team with the highest total score wins. Repeat this process until there is a clear winner. #### Special Rules **Damage Immunity.** On their turn, a creature can use their Actions, Bonus Actions, and Reactions normally, but all creatures are Immune to all damage. #### Special Abilities **Pull.** At the end of the round, a creature that is not Concentrating and did not use their Action on their turn (or chose to use their Action to Pull), makes a makes a Strength (Atheletics) check. : **Action Surge.** If a creature can use an effect to "take an additional Action on their turn", this can be used to Pull even if they already used their regular Action on their turn. {{imageMaskEdge5,--offset:1%,--rotation:0 ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/IP-DND-Resources/Colosseum/refs/heads/main/img/gaboleps-tug-of-war.jpg){width:100%} }} {{pageNumber $[HB_pageNumber]}} \page ## Object |Roll 1d6|Object| |:---|:---| |1|Wooden barrel with iron bands| |2|Wooden Crate| |3|Stone Statue| |4|Metalic Sphere| |5|Wood & Metal Chest| |6|Clay Jug or Pot| {{monster,frame ## Object *Large or Medium Object, Unaligned* {{stats {{vitals **AC** :: 10 **HP** :: 50 x CL **Speed** :: 0 ft. \column **Initiative** :: +0 (10) }} {{tables | | | MOD | SAVE | |:--|:-:|:----:|:----:| |Str| 10| +0 | +0 | |Int| 10| +0 | +0 | | | | MOD | SAVE | |:--|:-:|:----:|:----:| |Dex| 10| +0 | +0 | |Wis| 10| +0 | +0 | | | | MOD | SAVE | |:--|:-:|:----:|:----:| |Con| 10| +0 | +0 | |Cha| 10| +0 | +0 | }} **Immunities** :: All status conditions **Senses** :: Passive Perception 10 **Languages** :: None **CR** :: 1 (XP 200; PB +2) **Spell Save DC** :: 10 }} ### Traits ***Immutable.*** The object's Resistances, Vulnerabilities, and Immunities can not be changed and it can't be modified, shapechanged, polymorphed, teleported, knocked prone, or changed in any way. : }} \column ## Sentry {{monster,frame ## Sentry *Medium Construct, Unaligned* {{stats {{vitals **AC** :: 10 **HP** :: 50 x CL **Speed** :: 20 ft. \column **Initiative** :: +0 (10) }} {{tables | | | MOD | SAVE | |:--|:-:|:----:|:----:| |Str| 10| +0 | +0 | |Int| 10| +0 | +0 | | | | MOD | SAVE | |:--|:-:|:----:|:----:| |Dex| 10| +0 | +0 | |Wis| 10| +0 | +0 | | | | MOD | SAVE | |:--|:-:|:----:|:----:| |Con| 10| +0 | +0 | |Cha| 10| +0 | +0 | }} **Immunities** :: All status conditions except Blinded **Senses** :: Truesight 15 ft., Passive Perception 10 **Languages** :: None **CR** :: 1 (XP 200; PB +2) **Spell Save DC** :: 10 }} ### Traits ***Immutable.*** The sentry's Resistances, Vulnerabilities, and Immunities can not be changed and it can't be modified, shapechanged, polymorphed, teleported, knocked prone, or changed in any way. : ***Blind*** The sentry is always affected by the Blinded condition. : ***Unlimited Reactions*** You can take a Reaction whenever you like with no limitations. ### Reaction ***Detect*** *Trigger:* A creature enters your Truesight range or makes an Attack roll against you. *Response* Teleport that creature back to the starting point. }} {{pageNumber $[HB_pageNumber]}} \page

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## Encounter Sizing Guidance Inspired by [various similar models](https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDBehindTheScreen/comments/dtirnb/combat_encounter_cr_cheatsheet/), this uses a "Slot and Sizing" methodology. :: :

Using the following table, add 1 "slot" for each party member. using the following tables, assign Combatants to fill all of the slots. Pay attention to "Party Sizing" reccomendations in some challenges as you may need a specific number of total Combatants. In these tables, CR refers to the standard "Challenge Rating" normally used.

: |Combatant Type|Slots Occupied|Abbreviation| |:---|:---|:---| |Minion|1/3|M| |Soldier|1|S| |Captain|2|C| |Elite|4|E|

: ![cat warrior](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/IP-DND-Resources/Colosseum/refs/heads/main/img/Encounter%20Table.png) {width:100%}

#### Example 1 A party of 5 Challengers that have chosen a Challenge Level of 7, and 5 Combatants are needed. There would be 5 slots and Combatant composition would be a mix of 5x CR 2-3. : This is because there are 5 slots for 5 Challengers, and a CR 2-3 takes up one slot each at CL 7

: #### Example 2 A party of 4 Challengers that have chosen a Challenge Level of 9, and are doing Tug of War. There would be 4 slots and Combatant composition could be one of: - 1x CR 11-12 - 2x CR 5-6 - 1x CR 5 & 2x CR 3-4 - 4x CR 3-4 : This is because there are 4 slots for 4 Challengers. A CR 11-12 takes all 4 slots, or a CR 5-6 takes 2 slots each, etc.

:: #### Example 3 A party of 3 Challengers that have chosen a Challenge Level of 2, and are doing Slaughter. There would be 3 slots and Combatnat composition could be one of: - 1x CR 1 & 1x CR 1/2 - 3x CR 1/2 - 2x CR 1/2 & 3x CR 1/8 - 1/4 - 1x CR 1/2 & 6x CR 1/8 - 1/4 : This is because there are 3 slots for 3 Challengers. A CR 1 takes 2 slots, a CR 1/2 takes 1 slot, and a CR 1/4 - 1/8 takes 3 to one slot.

{{pageNumber $[HB_pageNumber]}} \page ## Player Handout Enter the Colosseum and compete for glory and riches. Complete a series of three challenges and gain rewards based on your performance. Featuring 8 different challenges, each requires teamwork or raw battle prowess to succeed. Challengers (PCs) compete against Combatants (NPCs or Opposing PC teams) for victory. These challenges are intended to be an augment to regular combat rules and mechanics. ### Entering the Colosseum As a party, choose the Challenge Level (CL) for this Colosseum instance. The CL determines the cost to enter, difficult scaling of challenges, and potential rewards. The reccomended CL is your avg party level #### Cost to Enter The cost to enter for your party is **25 GP * CL**.
This is paid as a group. ### Key Information #### Death True death is disabled in the Colosseum. Depending on the challenge you may be restored on the next round or at the end of the challenge. #### Timed Challenges Challenge rewards peak when completed before the end of round 2. #### Completing a Challenge Based on how well your party does when completing a challenge, you may be awarded additional support (See Below). If you complete a challenge prior to the end of round 4, you benefit from both. Otherwise, each party member picks which they wish to receive. **Refreshments.** You may benefit from a Short Rest and can use any resources at your disposal. **Boons.** Each Challenger that receives a Boon, will be presented with 3 options to select which Boon to receive. These are randomly determined from 3 tables. Some Boons are persistent for the remainder of the Colosseum instance, some are available until used once. ### Rewards Based on how many challenges have been completed in the current Colosseum instance; Gold Dice and an Item reward will be placed into your reward pool. For each challenge completed, the size of Gold Dice increases, as well as which items may be available as a reward. Completing challenges in less rounds increase the number of Gold Dice your party earns. If you fail to complete a challenge, you forfeit all potential Item rewards, but you still earn your Gold Dice. \column {{challengetitle ### Beelzeball }} Compete in this head to head sporting matchup that will test your Dexterity and strategy to manuever the field and score a goal! #### Objective Be the first team to score 3 goals, or have the highest number of goals at the end of 10 rounds. If the challenge ends in a tie at the end of round 10, a Shootout occurs. #### Death Saving Throws Creatures can't be reduced below 1 Hit Point. Instead they are knocked Prone with 1 Hit Point. #### Special Rules & Abilities **Opportunity Attacks.** Opportunity Attacks are disabled during this Challenge. : **Possess.** As a *Bonus Action* while you are not Prone, you can take control of a ball that is not being controled by another creature that is in a space you occupy or are adjacent to. While you possess the ball, you must maintain *Concetration* or you lose possession of the ball, which drops into your space. : **Pass/Shoot.** As an *Action*, you can pass the ball to a teammate or take a shot on a goal if you have possesion of it. Make a Strength (Atheletics) check with a DC of 10 + 1 for each 5 ft of distance for the attempted pass or shot. On a failure, the ball moves half way between you and the intended destination and comes to a rest. On a success, the ball moves towards the intended location. : **Intercept.** As a *Reaction*, you can intercept a ball in motion and attempt to take control of it. When the ball is in motion and moves within 5 feet of you, you can make a *DC 13* Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to try and take possesion of the ball. On a failure, the ball continues on its intended path. : **Tackle.** As an *Action*, you can attempt to forcefully take possesion of the ball from another creature within 5 feet of you that currently posses the ball. Make a contested Strength (Atheletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check (each creature chooses independently).
The winner of the contest gains or retains possession of the ball. The other creature is knocked Prone and moved 10 feet away from the winner. : **Steal.** As a *Reaction*, you can attempt to steal possesion of the ball from another creature within 10 feet of you. Make a or Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. The creature currently in possession of the ball makes a contested Dexterity (Acrobatics or Sleight of Hand) or Wisdom (Insight) check (their choice). The winner moves 5 feet and gains or retains possession of the ball. {{pageNumber 1}} \page {{challengetitle ### Capture the Flag }} Two teams each control a flag separated by distance. Each team vies for control of both flags using any tool at their disposal to do so! #### Objective Retreive and return the other team's flag to your base tile. You must place both flags at your base tile to win. #### Death Saving Throws Creatures can't be reduced below 1 Hit Point. Instead at the end of their next turn, they return to their base tile at half of their Maximum Hit Points at the beginning of their next turn. #### Special Rules & Abilitites **Opportunity Attacks.** Opportunity Attacks are disabled during this Challenge. **Moving the Flag.** The flag cannot be teleported, relocated, or moved by any spell or effect. A flag cannot be held or moved except by Challengers and Combatants themselves (not by pets or familiars). If a creature teleports while holding the flag, it drops in their space prior to teleporting. **Quick Start.** Moving on to your base tile teleports you to an unoccupied space of your choice within 10 feet of the center point between the two base tiles. **Grab the Flag.** As a *Bonus Action*, grab a flag on a base tile or not being held by a creature. **Take the Flag.** As an *Action*, if a creature is currently holding the flag, another creature within 5 feet can attempt to take it by making a contested Strength (Atheletics) or Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. Alternatively, a flag can be given willingly. **Return the Flag.** As an *Action*, a creature that is holding their team's flag teleports their flag back to their base. {{challengetitle ### Infilitration }} Avoid detection in this stealthy mission. Sentries and traps litter the way. Distract, detect, and determine your path through this gauntlet! #### Objective A Challenger must carry the Medium Object (150 lbs.) from one end of the map to the other and place it on the pedestal without being detected or triggering a trap. If the Object is destroyed, the challenge is a failure. #### Special Rules & Abilitites **Sentry Detection.** A player that is detected by a Sentry or triggers a trap, drops the object in their space (if they are holding it) and is teleported back to the starting point. They can take no action until the start of their next turn. \column {{challengetitle ### King of the Hill }} Two teams battle to take control of the hill and protect their teammate who is occupying it, using any capabilities they have to establish dominance. #### Objective End two consecutive turns as king of the hill or reduce the opposing team to 0 Hit Points. #### Special Rules & Abilitites **Unconscious.** A creature that is Unconscious while on the hill, falls off of the hill into an unoccupied space of their choice that is at least 10 feet away the hill. {{challengetitle ### Slaughter }} Classic gladiator combat. Be the last team standing! #### Objective Defeat the opposing team before they defeat you. {{challengetitle ### Smash it Up }} Deal as much damage as fast as you can in this simple timed damage test! The Object will try to defend itself. #### Objective Destroy the Object before the end of round 10. {{challengetitle ### Tower Defense Combatants spawn and follow the shortest path towards the Challengers base. Destroy the Combatants before they reach the base to gain rewards! }} #### Objective Reduce all combatants to 0 hit points before they reach the base and despawn. If all 5 combatants reach the base and despawn, the challenge is considered a failure. {{challengetitle ### Tug of War }} Use your willpower against the opposition to pull the rope to your team's side. Do you use your raw Strength, or your wit to distract and disable the oppostion? #### Objective Win two match points before the end of round 10. #### Special Rules & Abilitites **Damage Immunity.** On their turn, a creature can use their Actions, Bonus Actions, and Reactions normally, but all creatures are Immune to all damage. **Pull.** At the end of the round, a creature that is not Concentrating and did not use their *Action* on their turn (or chose to use their Action to Pull), makes a makes a Strength (Atheletics) check. **Action Surge.** If a creature can use an effect to "take an additional Action on their turn", this can be used to Pull even if they already used their regular Action on their turn. {{pageNumber 2}}

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