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Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). He has the following
blood (see “Poisons” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide) into the stew before asking them to taste it and give him an honest critique.
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: mage hand
Spellcasting. Môrgæn is a 9th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4;{"diceNotation
":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). She has the following ranger spells prepared:
1st level (4 slots): alarm, animal friendship, hunter's mark
2nd level
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
, the spells on the Simic Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them
.)
Simic Guild Spells
Spell Level
Spells
Cantrip
acid splash, druidcraft
1st
detect poison and disease, expeditious retreat, jump
2nd
alter self, enhance
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immune to this effect. The suggestion must be worded in such a manner as to make the course of action sound reasonable. Asking the creature to stab itself, throw itself onto a spear, immolate itself, or do
some other obviously harmful act ends the spell.
The target must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, it pursues the course of action you described to the best of its ability. The suggested
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. Creatures that can't be charmed are immune to this effect. The suggestion must be worded in such a manner as to make the course of action sound reasonable. Asking the creature to stab itself, throw itself
onto a spear, immolate itself, or do some other obviously harmful act automatically negates the effect of the spell.
Each target must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, it pursues the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, however. Anyone attuned to the item can be targeted by a detect thoughts spell cast by Xendros, with no limit on range; any saving throws triggered by the spell automatically fail; and the target has no
knowledge of the casting. This curse can be detected by casting an identify spell on the item and succeeding on a DC 25 Intelligence (Arcana) check. The check can be attempted once per casting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Urgent Summons Early in this part of the adventure, one or more characters receive messages from their factions, asking for help with other dangers in the area. This opportunity allows you to
find the characters at their campsite. Magic might be used, such as a sending spell. Whether the party chooses to respond or continue on their current course is up to the players.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
commune with the dead through them. A speak with dead spell cast on a death mask causes the face to animate as if it were the corpse of the deceased creature that bore its likeness. The Heralds of Dust
keep records of the faces’ identities, but some have been lost to time and can be gleaned only by asking the dead. Undead Workforce. Skeletons and zombies roam the halls of the Mortuary, completing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
to this effect. The suggestion must be worded in such a manner as to make the course of action sound reasonable. Asking the creature to stab itself, throw itself onto a spear, immolate itself, or do
some other obviously harmful act ends the spell. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, it pursues the course of action you described to the best of its ability. The suggested
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
to this effect. The suggestion must be worded in such a manner as to make the course of action sound reasonable. Asking the creature to stab itself, throw itself onto a spear, immolate itself, or do
some other obviously harmful act ends the spell. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, it pursues the course of action you described to the best of its ability. The suggested
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
be charmed are immune to this effect. The suggestion must be worded in such a manner as to make the course of action sound reasonable. Asking the creature to stab itself, throw itself onto a spear
, immolate itself, or do some other obviously harmful act automatically negates the effect of the spell. Each target must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, it pursues the course of action you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
be charmed are immune to this effect. The suggestion must be worded in such a manner as to make the course of action sound reasonable. Asking the creature to stab itself, throw itself onto a spear
, immolate itself, or do some other obviously harmful act automatically negates the effect of the spell. Each target must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, it pursues the course of action you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Getting the Quest Captain Arlaggath asks about the characters’ hometowns and reasons for being in Easthaven before asking if they can assist in an investigation. If they express interest, she shares
spell scroll of fireball in a copper tube and a gray bag of tricks. They can have one or the other if they find the missing fishers.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
hissing sound. The natural pattern of the stone vaguely resembles a swarm of snakes. A character who touches the stone hears a sibilant whisper asking that individual to ask a question aloud. If the
character does so, the voice answers as if the character had cast the augury spell. Once the stone is used in this way, it cannot be used again until the next dawn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
pool liquid steel. Despite being liquefied, the metal is cool to the touch. A detect magic spell reveals a strong aura of transmutation magic emanating from each pool. No matter how much metal is
pools in cube form. A creature might learn the method by casting identify on a pool or by asking Zox. A creature must place one or more of its hands within 1 foot of the pool’s surface and recite the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
rate of sustained fire. Her core philosophy is that one should shoot first and then ask no questions later. Because what’s the point of asking questions when the person you’ve shot first is already
material components:
At will: mage hand
Spellcasting. Môrgæn is a 9th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). She has the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
heavily obscured. A detect evil and good spell cast in the area, or a paladin’s use of Divine Sense, indicates that this is a consecrated place. Any creature that steps into the mist must make a DC 15
asked to come out of the chamber in order to break the spell, and she can give no clues as to the nature of her durance. If the characters come close enough, they can see that two sacks, a large one and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Yellowcrest Manor The former Yellowcrest Manor is easily located, either by using Sarah’s directions from the diary or asking in Waterdeep. Though no members of the Yellowcrest family remain in the
magic such as a charm person spell guarantees an automatic success. Arnulf can reveal any of the following details: The manor was previously owned by the Yellowcrest family, most of whom were killed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
social norms to avoid bringing shame to their clan. If a family member dies and becomes a gwishin, the burden is on the clan to appease the spirit. Asking for help would require the family to publicly
in time. Creatures that can’t be communicated with telepathically are immune to this effect. A remove curse or greater restoration spell cast on an affected creature restores its true memory. The gwishin typically manipulates only the memories of Yeonido’s residents, not those of visitors.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
determine whether your character notices something without asking you to make a Wisdom (Perception) check; the DM uses your Passive Perception instead. Passive Perception is a score that reflects a general
formulas: Spell save DC = 8 + spellcasting ability modifier + Proficiency Bonus Spell attack bonus = spellcasting ability modifier + Proficiency Bonus Your spellcasting ability modifier for a spell is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
your character notices something without asking you to make a Wisdom (Perception) check; the DM uses your Passive Perception instead. Passive Perception is a score that reflects a general awareness of
attacks with a weapon to your damage rolls with that weapon. Spellcasting. Note both the saving throw DC for your spells and the attack bonus for attacks you make with them, using these formulas: Spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Avarice and her retinue enter the necropolis 12 hours after the party arrives. Avarice immediately claims the floating chamber above Skydock Spire (area Y28) as her base of operations, using her fly spell
Vellynne’s presence in Ythryn, Avarice uses her raven familiar to deliver a written invitation to her rival, asking Vellynne to join her inside her floating lair. Vellynne accepts the invitation unless the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
spell, Gar is aware of every inhabitant within the coral mountain and has been tracking the characters’ progress through his domain. While he doesn’t know precisely what they’ve accomplished, outside
, blocking them in. If anyone is hesitant to enter, he’ll beckon for them to come forward, asking them to converse with him. In this regard, his demeanor is regal, but gracious and non-hostile. “Please. Come
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
aloud to them, asking them to halt and turn around. She is strangely audible underwater. Unless convinced otherwise, Fhenimore and Whymsee do their absolute best to keep from showing themselves, and
those spell areas. Once the characters emerge from those areas, or manage to remove the spells altogether, the kraken priests cast lightning bolt and then move to use their thunderous touch attack, as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
spell or a successful DC 20 Strength check; hammering on it brings the occupants over to open it, but they might be a surprise. When the door opens, read: The door opens and the smell of rotting flesh
, Trepsin, is asking for the cult’s recognition signal. If the characters don’t know it or just don’t provide it, the troll attacks. The kennel contains six ambush drakes (see appendix D for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
angel, no longer asking or expecting anything in return, and even willingly offer up their mortal lives for their angelic patron. Even after death, these debtors continue to serve the angel and the
flies out of an enemy’s reach.
Innate Spellcasting. The angel’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 19, +11 to hit with spell attacks). The angel can innately cast the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
spell or a successful DC 20 Strength check; hammering on it brings the occupants over to open it, but they might be a surprise. When the door opens, read: Trepsin The door opens and the smell of
, Trepsin (see the “Four-Armed Troll” sidebar), is asking for the cult’s recognition signal. If the characters don’t know it or just don’t provide it, the troll attacks. The kennel contains six ambush
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
affected by an animal messenger spell. In addition to delivering spoken messages, a mechanical sparrow can also carry written letters. Writing Desk. The writing desk contains three letters, two from
toys.
Your darling sister,
End
Dear Sister,
There’s no use asking Endelyn if she has the horn. She doesn’t tell us anything! But if we don’t find it soon, I fear what the jabberwock will do
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. Asking around about what’s going on in town or points the party toward the following NPCs: Outlaws are lurking out on the Cairn Road, but Constable Harburk (area 11) hasn’t found anything. Minthra
. If confronted, the cult spies deny involvement in any wrongdoing and try to bluff their way out of trouble. A spy caught red-handed weeps and begs for mercy. Some might claim to have been under a spell, hoping to gain sympathy. Caught spies reveal only what’s necessary to save their own skins.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
has a +1 bonus to Intelligence checks and Intelligence saving throws. It can speak and understand all languages. The Sphinx’s Riddle. Instead of asking a traditional riddle that the characters must
decrease by 1. This toll is magically extracted immediately, and manifests as another of the sphinx’s mechanical Ioun stone-like devices. This curse can be removed only by a remove curse spell cast by an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
has an initiative score, which is a passive Dexterity check: 10 + Dexterity modifier. By cutting down on die rolls, math done on the fly, and the process of asking for and recording totals, you can
weapon or casts a simple spell is more likely to act before a creature armed with a heavy or slow weapon. See the Speed Factor Initiative Modifiers table for details. If an action has no modifier listed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13; +5 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): light,* message,* prestidigitation
bolt*
*Prisoner 237 needs material components to cast these spells.
Actions
Shocking Grasp (Cantrip). Melee Spell Attack: +5 to hit (with advantage on the attack if the target is wearing armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Random Encounters (D-S) Ezmerelda d’Avenir Ezmerelda has cast a greater invisibility spell on herself and is stealthily exploring the castle. Choose one character in the back rank of the party’s
accompany them, Ezmerelda tests the characters’ knowledge about vampires by asking them questions such as “Have you ever seen a vampire change its form?” and “Do you know how to counteract a vampire’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
topic.) In exchange, the players should go along with those hooks. It’s OK for your players to give you some pushback on why their characters should want to do what you’re asking them to do, but it’s not
helpful to maintain the distinction between player and character knowledge by simply asking players, “What do your characters think?” Anachronistic thinking is another potential pitfall. You might need
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. It’s OK for your players to give you some pushback on why their characters should want to do what you’re asking them to do, but it’s not OK for them to invalidate the hard work you’ve done preparing the
knowledge by simply asking players, “What do your characters think?” Anachronistic thinking is another potential pitfall. You might need to remind players that their characters don’t know how to make