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a permanent Nystul's magic aura spell, concealing the magic of these items and hiding her true nature from magic or features that can detect undead.
Aversion of Fire. If Lynx takes fire damage, she
) have been granted to them by their diabolical masters, and are not meant to be claimed as treasure. If either agent is killed in the course of the adventure, their special equipment vanishes, returning to Bel or Zariel.
PoisonNecrotic, Psychic
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
up to its speed. If the dragon turtle is swimming, this movement doesn't provoke opportunity attacks.
Boiling Aura (Costs 3 Actions). The dragon turtle radiates intense heat. Until the start of the
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Boiling Aura","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. Being underwater doesn't grant resistance against this damage.Dragon turtles are mighty creatures whose inherent
Monsters
Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
Aura of Death. Creatures within 30 feet of Skall have disadvantage on death saving throws.
Cosmic Annihilation. A creature killed by Skall can be restored to life only by means of a true
Doors. The Heralds of Dust idolize their ageless factol, whose stoic visage has become the faction’s emblem. Skall can usually be found examining his orrery of souls (detailed in Adventure Atlas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Starting the Adventure The adventure begins as the characters near the walls of Yeonido. Read or paraphrase the following description as the party draws close to the city gates: The curving walls of
on a DC 12 Intelligence (Nature) check realizes. The detect magic spell also reveals that the fog emanates an aura of enchantment magic. As the characters near the city gate, they notice the guards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Adventures in Zinda Consider the plots on the Zinda Adventures table when planning adventures in the city. Zinda Adventures d6 Adventure 1 Madame Nasana Lar hosted an exquisite banquet for her
pools near Zinda. Evidence suggests they have been kidnapped by a cabal of sea hags. 6 A massive silk cotton tree with a fiendish aura attracts a host of banshees. A datura seeks help in appeasing these mournful spirits.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
githyanki’s right hand. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of transmutation magic around the tattoo. The tattoo is Vocath’s sigil, worn by those who are closest to the mercane. If the tattoos are brought
ship might reappear in some later adventure, with Mustaf Shultz in command and the githyanki Nalvoor at the helm.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
), remains in the dean’s possession throughout the adventure and allows her to spread the curse that afflicts Strixhaven’s students. The adventure tells you when cursed students behave strangely during
side effect of the orb’s curse, the spell detect magic reveals an aura of enchantment surrounding creatures bearing the curse. This aura is distinctive, but in a way detect magic offers no further
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
is touched, and it clears a minute later. A detect magic spell reveals the shard emanates an aura of enchantment magic. A character who succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check realizes the
. Dalamar’s schemes don’t have ramifications for the rest of the adventure, and you can develop them as you please. After discovering the shard, Dalamar parts ways with the characters, returning to the elven encampment to plan his next move.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
of the adventure). Dean Tullus spread the curse to several students during the recent reception, and Murgaxor is now testing his magic’s power. The one remaining opponent reacts as follows: “What… what
. A character who casts detect magic on the unconscious students discovers an aura of enchantment magic surrounding each of them, along with some strange element they can’t quite place. This is an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
aura spell, concealing the magic of these items and hiding her true nature from magic or features that can detect undead.
Aversion of Fire. If Lynx takes fire damage, she has disadvantage on attack
” section of their stat blocks) have been granted to them by their diabolical masters, and are not meant to be claimed as treasure. If either agent is killed in the course of the adventure, their special equipment vanishes, returning to Bel or Zariel.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
is a fountain of quicksilver: Ecstasy’s gate to Elysium. Creatures that submerge themselves in the reflective pool emerge in Amoria, the plane’s innermost layer. Aura of Tranquility The gate to Elysium
dulls the blades of anger and hostility in its vicinity. At all hours, a pacifying aura radiates from the Bone Plinth in a 300-foot radius. Any creature that starts its turn in this area is targeted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
wisdom from him directly. Casting detect magic reveals an aura of divination magic in the room. The corpse belongs to a young cloud giant named Eigeron, whose father, Blagothkus, betrayed and
adventure. Statistics for the evil cloud giant and detailed plans of his flying castle are provided in the Tyranny of Dragons adventure. If the characters are intent on confronting Blagothkus, you can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
. Tixie Tockworth. Unless she was defeated elsewhere, Tixie Tockworth (see her description and stat block at the end of the adventure) sits on the barstool farthest from the entrance, cradling an
aura of abjuration magic around the complex geometric symbol inscribed on the floor. When a creature other than Tockworth enters the space above the symbol for the first time on a turn or starts its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
ask her to come with them and are kind, she will do so and stay with them through the rest of the adventure. Treasure. Both of Siren’s sacks contain treasure, but it isn’t possible to acquire more than
immediately disappear. The large sack contains 50 pieces each of copper, silver, electrum, gold and platinum. It appears to be a normal sack, but it has a magical aura if it is checked, for it is a bag of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
unassuming structure seems typical of an abandoned house. Impressions of past events and subtle, ambient haunts transpire during this time (see “Ambient Haunts”). Awakened. In the course of the adventure
haunts occur throughout the house at this time. Waking the House The house reveals its full haunting at a dramatic moment. The adventure notes events that wake the house, many surrounding the events of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
use pass cards (see “Employee Pass Cards” earlier in the adventure) to bypass the arcane lock spells on the doors, which can be shouldered open with a DC 25 Strength (Athletics) check. Employee-Only
Areas Entering an employee-only area requires a pass card (see “Employee Pass Cards” earlier in the adventure). Security guards who encounter unauthorized individuals in employee-only areas immediately
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
she. She has no way to prove this hypothesis, but she nevertheless opposes groups like the Grim Harrow (see chapter 19) that seek to destroy the Deck of Many Things. Adventure Hooks Asteria knows more
source. She finds arcane magic particularly interesting. As an altruistic and heroic figure, Asteria also makes a fine patron for adventuring groups that align with her values. The following adventure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
earlier in the adventure). Holrow Family Scrapbook. On a small table lies an album with “Holrow” written across the front in Common; this is the Holrow family scrapbook. The scrapbook recounts the
in the adventure for inspiration. Flauma is pleased to see new playthings, and as long as the characters appease her, she doesn’t cry. If they ignore her, hurt her, or make her angry, she sobs and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
throne is fixed to the platform and can’t be moved. It radiates an aura of transmutation magic to a detect magic spell. A character who searches the throne and succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence
an aura of abjuration magic if detect magic is cast on it. Among the carved symbols on the cabinet is a glyph created by the symbol (pain) spell. A character who searches the cabinets for traps finds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, the beholder has used its reality-altering dreams to create a twin of Quill that feels real to the touch. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of illusion magic around the fake Quill, which otherwise
have been drafted to serve as waiters during the party in the ballroom (see “Quill’s Party” later in the adventure). Renekor’s presence is slowly warping the demiplane, causing these servants to shift allegiance, becoming loyal and obedient to the beholder rather than to Quill or the Harpers.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
M22. Endelyn’s Room A detect magic spell reveals an aura of abjuration magic on the door to this room. If a creature other than Endelyn touches the door, a hand of force similar to that created by
wardrobe when the eye opens, she awakens. If you used the “Lost Things” adventure hook and the Story Tracker indicates that Endelyn turned one or more of the characters’ lost possessions into magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
requires a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check. The arms are treated as a pressure plate (see “The Ruins: General Features” at the beginning of the adventure) if a character attempts to jam them in
southern door is the infinity symbol, representing the dual-god, the supreme god of creation. The door isn’t latched, but it is stuck shut. A detect magic spell cast on it reveals that an aura of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
yet, but this is a mark of the soul shaker’s control (see the “Soul Shaker” section at the end of this adventure). The festival-goers closest to the strange farmers panic and flee. Unless the
controlled. Spells like detect magic also reveal that the farmers are surrounded by an aura of enchantment magic. While this magic—the effects of the soul shaker’s geas spell—lingers, the farmers’ eyes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their homes and hoards, faerie dragons abandon both without a second thought if adventure beckons. Faerie dragon lairs are as varied and eccentric as their owners. Some resemble simple animal nests
dragon can take one of the following lair actions on initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties): Chaotic Aura. The faerie dragon creates misdirecting currents of air and magic around itself. Until
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
provided to create a foundation for further development. Abbey Isle This island south of Saltmarsh is the featured location in the adventure Isle of the Abbey. The island is the site of a small abbey that
House This abandoned house is the center of the action in The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh. Use the description from that adventure for this place. The haunted house can be a useful location for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
magic spell or similar effect, the Soulmonger radiates an intense aura of necromantic magic. Destroying the Soulmonger not only ends the effects of the death curse (see the introduction to the
adventure) but also frees all the souls trapped within the device. Freed souls travel to the afterlife, and any creature whose soul is set free can be brought back from the dead by magical means. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
alerts any guards in that area. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of transmutation magic around each statue. A character who becomes aware of the statues’ magical nature can make a DC 10
the nearby city watch headquarters. If all the characters are caught, their mission is unsuccessful and the adventure ends. Guard Locations After Hours Area Guards V1 2 V3 1 V4 1 V8 1 Area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
following additional action option: +1 Tiny Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d4 + 6) piercing damage.
A detect magic spell reveals an aura of abjuration magic
magic opens it, however. THE CALAMITOUS FLIGHT OF SIR TALAVAR AND WIGGLEWOG
Prior to the events of this adventure, Sir Talavar, a noble faerie dragon and emissary of Titania the Summer Queen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
that end in area M3. Cudgel Ram. A detect magic spell or similar effect reveals an aura of evocation magic around the 1,000-pound naval ram. A ship with the naval ram attached has advantage on all
. Cuthbert stands at the west end of the room. Benches. Four rotting benches are attached to the floor. Altar. A detect magic spell or similar effect reveals an aura of divination magic radiating from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
available from alchemists in the Styes, being one of the district’s more popular exports. Before running this final part of the adventure, make sure you’re familiar with the rules on underwater combat
already monstrous to behold, with oily, dark green flesh, 20-foot-long arms, and a ravenous mouth lined with hundreds of dagger-like teeth. Its enormous eyes are surrounded by an aura of red energy, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of abjuration magic emanating from these runes. Damaging the case triggers a magical trap that forces each creature in a 15-foot-radius sphere centered on the
unlocked wooden case that contains a 12-inch-long rod made of bone with a stylized copper minotaur head mounted at each end of it. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of enchantment magic emanating from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
depict the contemplative face of a beautiful angel.
A detect magic spell reveals that the window radiates an aura of abjuration magic. The window is unbreakable, and no one can enter the citadel from
spell reveals that it radiates an aura of evocation magic. Any demon or gnoll with at least 1 hit point remaining that starts its turn within 30 feet of the statue regains 10 hit points. If Lulu is with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
three forms. These descriptions do not reflect Auril at full power, but rather Auril as she is encountered in this adventure. First Form In her first form, Auril appears as a hunched, 7-foot-tall biped
crystalline form shatters and her divine spark vanishes. She is dead until the next winter solstice, when she reappears at full health in a cold, remote location of her choosing.
Frigid Aura. So long as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
crypts 37 and 38, between crypt 37 and the wall south of it, and between crypt 38 and the wall south of it. The traps can’t be perceived except with a detect magic spell, which reveals an aura of
in the north wall. (See “Sample Traps” in chapter 5, “Adventure Environments,” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for the rules on how this trap functions.) The trap resets when the weight is lifted and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
and solitary meditation to overcome that legacy. He appears to have been successful, exuding an aura of enlightened balance. Shuushar is even calm and accepting of his current imprisonment, merely
’ impending change as a wild card in the adventure. They’ve been prisoners for less than a month, meaning the full moon is coming. A Motley Crew The other prisoners who manage to escape with the player