18 first book

18. First Blood

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

18. First Blood If the characters have forged an alliance with Xarann A’Daragon (see area 17d), he goes on ahead of them and distracts the drow in area 18b, allowing the characters to gain surprise

way down this hallway for the first time (see “Vlonwelv’s Pulpit”). Alcoves along the north wall have secret doors set into the backs of them. These doors pull open easily from this side, revealing

Tome of the Stilled Tongue

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

This book has a desiccated tongue pinned to its front cover. Five of these tomes exist, and it’s unknown which one is the original. The tongue on the first Tome of the Stilled Tongue belonged

to a treacherous former servant of the lich Vecna the Archlich;Vecna. The tongues pinned to the covers of the four copies came from other spellcasters who crossed Vecna. The first few pages of each

Book of Vile Darkness

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

attuned to the book, you can cast the following spells (save DC 18) from it: Animate Dead Circle of Death Dominate Monster Finger of Death Once you use the book to cast a spell, you can’t

Archlich;Vecna authored the Book of Vile Darkness. He recorded in its pages every horrid idea, every corrupt thought, and every example of foul magic he came across or devised. Other practitioners of

Gorgon

Monsters Monster Manual

Gore. Melee Attack Roll: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Gore"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 18 (2d12 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d12+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Gore

. Petrifying Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Petrifying Breath"}. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 15, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. First Failure

Demonomicon of Iggwilv

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

) check related to the Abyss. When you do so, you gain Advantage on the check. Containment. The first ten pages of the Demonomicon are blank. As a Magic action while holding the book, you can target a

. The tome recounts both the oldest and most current profanities of the Abyss and demons. Demons have attempted to censor the text, and while sections have been ripped from the book’s spine, the

Silver Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Monster Manual

"}. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 13, each creature in a 15-foot Cone. Failure: 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Cold Breath", "rollDamageType":"Cold"} Cold damage. Success

: Half damage. Paralyzing Breath. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 13, each creature in a 15-foot Cone. First Failure: The target has the Incapacitated condition until the end of its next turn, when it

Manual of Golems

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Flesh Golems 60 days 50,000 GP 18 Manual of Iron Golems 120 days 100,000 GP 19-20 Manual of Stone Golems 90 days 80,000 GP To create a golem, you must spend the time shown on the

, the book is consumed in eldritch flames. The golem becomes animate when the ashes of the manual are sprinkled on it. It is under your control, and it understands and obeys your spoken commands.

Candle of Invocation

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

;D20 Tests. In addition, a Cleric or Druid in the light can cast level 1 spells they have prepared without expending spell slots. Alternatively, when you light the candle for the first time, you can

Plane 01–05 Abyss 06–10 Acheron 11–17 Arborea 18–25 Arcadia 26–33 Beastlands 34–41 Bytopia 42–46 Carceri

Cockatrice Regent

Monsters Monster Manual

", "rollAction":"petrifying bite", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it is subjected to the following effect. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 14. First Failure: The target

condition instead of the Restrained condition. Talons. Melee Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"talons"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 18 (4d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"4d6+4

Adult Brass Dragon

Monsters Monster Manual

Throw: DC 18, each creature in a 60-foot Cone. First Failure: The target has the Incapacitated condition until the end of its next turn, at which point it repeats the save. Second Failure: The target

", "rollDamageType":"Fire"} Fire damage. Fire Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Fire Breath"}. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 18, each creature in a 60-foot-long, 5

Elemental Cataclysm

Monsters Monster Manual

cloud have the Blinded and Deafened conditions and can’t cast spells with a Verbal component. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 23, each creature that enters the cloud for the first time on a turn or

starts its turn there. Failure: 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Raging Storm", "rollDamageType":"Lightning"} Lightning damage plus 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8

Blob of Annihilation

Monsters Monster Manual

moves up to its Speed and can move through the spaces of Huge or smaller creatures and objects. Strength Saving Throw: DC 23, each creature or object whose space the blob enters for the first time

or smaller creature it can see within 600 feet of itself. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 23, the targeted creature. Failure: 18 (3d6 + 8);{"diceNotation":"3d6+8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction

Symbol

Spells Player’s Handbook

You inscribe a harmful glyph either on a surface (such as a section of floor or wall) or within an object that can be closed (such as a book or chest). The glyph can cover an area no larger than 10

minutes, after which time the spell ends. Each creature in the Sphere when the glyph activates is targeted by its effect, as is a creature that enters the Sphere for the first time on a turn or ends

Wand of Orcus

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

from it (save DC 18). The table indicates how many charges you must expend to cast the spell. Spell Charge Cost Animate Dead 1 Blight 2 Circle of Death 3 Finger of

skull surmounts it. For this to happen, the long-lost hero must first be restored to life—no easy task, given the fact that Orcus has imprisoned the hero’s soul and keeps it hidden and well

Beholder

Monsters Monster Manual

Frightened condition until the end of its next turn. 4: Slowing Ray. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 16. Failure: 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Slowing Ray

. First Failure: The target has the Restrained condition and repeats the save at the end of its next turn if it is still Restrained, ending the effect on itself on a success. Second Failure: The target

Warlock

Classes Player’s Handbook

Armor, Sickle, 2 Dagger;Daggers, orb;Arcane Focus (orb), Book (occult lore), Scholar's Pack, and 15 GP; or (B) 100 GP Warlocks quest for knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the

) 9 4 13 3 5 16 +5 Ability Score Improvement 9 4 13 3 5 17 +6 Mystic Arcanum (level 9 spell) 9 4 14 4 5 18 +6 — 10 4 14 4 5 19 +6 Epic Boon 10 4

Death Tyrant

Monsters Monster Manual

target has the Frightened condition until the end of its next turn. Success: Half damage only. Slowing Ray. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 17. Failure: 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage

. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 17. First Failure: The target has the Restrained condition and repeats the save at the end of its next turn if it is still Restrained, ending the effect on itself on a success

Queen Forfallen

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

any combination. Greataxe. Melee Attack Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Greataxe"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 18 (2d12 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d12+5", "rollType":"damage

16, one creature Forfallen can see within 20 feet. The target has Disadvantage on this save if it has the Poisoned condition. First Failure: The target has the Restrained condition and repeats the

Adult Spirit Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Ruinous Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Ruinous Breath"}. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 18, each creature in

dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18): At Will: Detect Magic, Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form

Crown of Horns

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

instantly complete this transformation. Cone of Undeath. You can take a Magic action to unleash a wave of unholy light in a 60-foot Cone. Each creature in the Cone makes a DC 18 Constitution saving throw

crown, you emit an aura of terrifying energy in a 60-foot Emanation. A creature that enters this area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or

Heart Weaver's Primer

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

prepared wizard spells with a different spell in the book. The new spell must be of the enchantment school. When you cast an enchantment spell, you can expend 1 charge to impose disadvantage on the first saving throw one target makes against the spell.

This pristine book smells faintly of a random scent you find pleasing. When found, the book contains the following spells: antipathy/sympathy, charm person, dominate person, enthrall, hypnotic

Crog's Guide to Disarming Magic Traps

Equipment

This book describes various mundane techniques and theories related to foiling magic traps. If you spend 48 hours studying this book, you learn how to overcome certain types of magic traps with your

the Dexterity check is equal to 5 + the DC required to dispel or suppress the trap with dispel magic (minimum DC 18). On a failed check, the trap triggers.

Book of Vile Darkness Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

made to interact with non-evil creatures. Command Evil. While you are attuned to the book and holding it, you can use an action to cast the dominate monster spell on an evil target (save DC 18). You

even glimpse the scrawled pages invites madness. Most believe the lich-god Vecna authored the Book of Vile Darkness. He recorded in its pages every diseased idea, every unhinged thought, and every

Battle Master's Compendium

Equipment

Written by Bloodlord Varrox, Battle Master’s Compendium is a military treatise. Each of its thirteen chapters covers a different skill related to military strategy and tactics. The book’s

detailed analysis covers military units, weapons, strategy, rank, discipline, and much more. When you study a chapter in the book for 1 hour during a short or long rest, you learn interesting

Spellshard

Magic Items Eberron: Rising from the Last War

This polished Eberron dragonshard fits in the hand and stores information similar to a book. The shard can hold the equivalent of one book that’s no more than 320 pages long. A shard can be

concentration (as if concentrating on a spell) and takes the same amount of time it takes you to read and write normally. Thinking of a particular phrase or topic draws you to the first section in the shard

Book of Vile Darkness (Variant)

Magic Items Keys from the Golden Vault

-evil creatures. Command Evil. While you are attuned to the book and holding it, you can use an action to cast the dominate monster spell on an evil target (save DC 18). You can’t use this

even glimpse the scrawled pages invites madness. Most believe the lich-god Vecna authored the Book of Vile Darkness. He recorded in its pages every diseased idea, every unhinged thought, and every

Sunder Shaman

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

makes two slam attacks. The first of those attacks that hits deals an extra 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Multiattack"} damage if the giant has taken damage since its

., one target. Hit: 28 (4d10 + 6);{"diceNotation":"4d10+6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Rock","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Scion of Surtur

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Attack: +18;{"diceNotation":"1d20+18", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Lava Blade"} to hit, reach 30 ft., one target. Hit: 32 (4d10 + 10);{"diceNotation":"4d10+10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction

":"Lava Blade", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage plus 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Lava Blade", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. Lava Ball

Granite Juggernaut

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

spaces of creatures with the prone condition. When the juggernaut enters the space of a prone creature for the first time during this movement, the creature must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking

":"Slam", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, and if the target is a Large or smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or have the prone condition. “If

Candle of Invocation Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

Neutral good 14-15 Lawful evil 16-17 Lawful neutral 18-20 Lawful good The candle's magic is activated when the candle is lit, which requires an action. After burning for 4

. Alternatively, when you light the candle for the first time, you can cast the gate spell with it. Doing so destroys the candle.

The Codicil of White

Magic Items Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

The Codicil of White is a tall, thin volume bound in white ermine fur over seasoned boards of white pine and sealed with a clasp and lock of tarnished silver. The book is cold to the touch, and the

quite durable. A creature with the codicil in its possession has resistance to cold damage. The codicil was written by followers of Auril as a primer on her worship. The first page is a title page

Arclight Phoenix

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Flyby. The arclight phoenix doesn't provoke an opportunity attack when it flies out of an enemy's reach. Grounded Lightning. The first time on a turn that the arclight phoenix touches the ground, it

arclight phoenix can enter a hostile creature's space and stop there. The first time it enters a creature's space on a turn, that creature takes 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage

Demonomicon of Iggwilv Legacy

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

first 10 pages of the Demonomicon are blank. As an action while holding the book, you can target a fiend that you can see that is trapped within a magic circle. The fiend must succeed on a DC 20 Charisma

recounts both the oldest and most current profanities of the Abyss and demons. Demons have attempted to censor the text, and while sections have been ripped from the book’s spine, the general

Goose Mother

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

sprouted in place of the first. Enraged, the Goose Mother devoured the witch and rampaged deep into the wilds where it lives to this day. The Goose Mother lays one golden egg every hour, precisely on the

, you can use the Goose Egg Trinket table to determine the contents of one of the Goose Mother’s eggs that isn’t destined to hatch into a goose or a giant goose (also described in that book).

Teleport Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

a permanent teleportation circle whose sigil sequence you know. "Associated object" means that you possess an object taken from the desired destination within the last six months, such as a book from

distance that was to be traveled. For example, if you tried to travel 120 miles, landed off target, and rolled a 5 and 3 on the two d10s, then you would be off target by 15 percent, or 18 miles. The GM

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