Devas are emissaries of divine will. These immortal messengers adopt the shapes of mystical beasts or idealized, winged mortals. As with all angels, their true forms are known only to the gods they serve. Rather than literal correspondence from a god, a deva conveys an allegory or quest to mortals, tasking them with delivering something to its rightful place. While the angel might be called on in…
Wondrous Item, Legendary Usually found in a box or pouch, this deck contains a number of cards made of ivory or vellum. Most (75 percent) of these decks have thirteen cards, but some have twenty-two. Use the appropriate column of the Deck of Many Things table when randomly determining cards drawn from the deck. Before you draw a card, you must declare how many cards you intend to draw and then…
You hurl a twisting bolt of blood at a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d6 Necrotic damage, and you gain a number of Temporary Hit Points equal to your Proficiency Bonus. Cantrip Upgrade. The damage increases by 1d6 when you reach levels 5 (2d6), 11 (3d6), and 17 (4d6). Available For: Sorcerer (Legacy), Warlock (Legacy), Wizard…
On the Elemental Plane of Earth, galaxies of gemstones twinkle over vaults of treasure. If dao are there, so is wealth worth hunting. —Gundren Rockseeker, Dwarf Treasure Hunter Genies of minerals and gemstones, dao embody the resolve of rock. Using innate magic, they move through the earth unimpeded, exploring depths inaccessible to most. Dao delight in the treasures of the earth, whether raw…
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Dingpots are animated objects created to assist in magical and alchemical research—or simply to help in the kitchen. Often cheerful, dingpots delight in serving up delicious meals, soothing tea, and the occasional magical draught.
The new rules presented in this adventure appear below, grouped together by rules type.
In some settings, laws prohibit the possession and use of poison, but an illicit dealer or unscrupulous apothecary might keep a hidden stash. Characters with criminal contacts might be able to acquire poison easily. Other characters might have to make extensive inquiries and pay bribes before they acquire the poison they seek.
Wondrous Item (morningstar), very rare (requires attunement) You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Trick Weapon. As a Bonus Action, you can switch between the Transformed and Untransformed states of this weapon. In both states, the weapon is a Morningstar with the Reach property. Untransformed. The flowers growing in the cradle exude a sickly sweet…
This section provides tools useful for adventures in Calimshan.
This section provides tools useful for Icewind Dale adventures, including guidance on renown, Bastions, and random encounters.
This section provides tools useful for adventures in Baldur’s Gate.
This section provides tools useful for adventures in the Dalelands.
This section provides tools useful for adventures in the Moonshaes, including guidelines on renown, Bastions, and an encounter table for seagoing adventurers.
This chapter provides advice on rules for adventure elements such as poison and traps.
You touch a machine, temporarily powering it and allowing it to function as if it were whelmed by a spirit or permanently enchanted. A machine targeted by this spell stays powered for the duration before shutting off. For a machine to function using this spell, it must still be in working condition. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The spell’s duration increases with a spell slot of level 3–4 (1…
You touch a creature and grant it a measure of protection from death. The first time the target would drop to 0 Hit Points before the spell ends, the target instead drops to 1 Hit Point, and the spell ends. If the spell is still in effect when the target is subjected to an effect that would kill it instantly without dealing damage, that effect is negated against the target, and the spell ends.…
Deepborn are a fish-like species native to Olmarsh, typically rising up from the abyssal depths of the province’s black sea — home to terrors beyond imagining known as the Hungry Ones. Immersed in a near constant eldritch presence that emerges from the deep and descends from beyond the stars, these folk manage their state of paranoia by embracing and harnessing the uncanny and cosmic. While they…
The target takes an extra 2d8 Radiant damage from the attack. The damage increases by 1d8 if the target is a Fiend or an Undead. Using a Higher- Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above
*Stat blocks for these creatures (except the card drawer) appear in the Monster Manual.
Nicrone Dendallen is a human Wizard whose passion for self-improvement has become an obsession, focused on removing the inherent limits of his own mortality. His focus on gaining power through sacrifice at any cost attracts dedicated sycophants. Their beliefs make them eager to recklessly endanger their lives for the chance to earn powerful rewards from his hand. Dedicated and tenacious followers…
Type: Martial Melee Weapon Cost: 300 GP Weight: 2 lbs Damage: 1d4 Bludgeoning Properties: Light, Thrown (range 20/60), Returning Mastery of Advanced Weapons requires military training and skill. To use any of the special properties or the Weapon Mastery properties of the Returning Club, you must take the Advanced Weapon Proficiency feat. This weapon has the following Mastery Property. To use this…
Weapon (spear), legendary (requires attunement) You gain a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. The first time you attack with the weapon on each of your turns, you can transfer some or all of the weapon’s bonus to your Armor Class. For example, you could reduce the bonus to your attack rolls and damage rolls to +1 and gain a +2 bonus to Armor Class. The adjusted…
Ankylier Enchanters utilise their magical skills to add further value to the merchandise that the Ankylier forges produce. By commercialising their knowledge, they are able to imbue mystical energies into a piece of armour or weapon, granting it magical properties. Despite their magical abilities, Ankylier Enchanters are not generally turned to for guidance or wisdom. Instead, they are seen as…
*Stat blocks for these creatures (except the card drawer) appear in the Monster Manual.
Weapon, uncommon This magic ammunition is made by the elder Clerics of nature and hunting deities. Attack rolls made with this ammunition deal no damage on a hit. When you hit a creature other than yourself with the ammunition, the target regains Hit Points equal to 2d4 plus your Dexterity and Wisdom modifiers (minimum +1). If the target is an ally, you have Advantage on the attack roll. Once it…
Armor (ring mail), legendary You have a +3 bonus to AC while wearing this armor. This armor is leather armor with heavy rings sewn into it. The rings help reinforce the armor against blows from swords and axes. Ring mail is inferior to chain mail, and it's usually worn only by those who can't afford better armor.
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