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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
instead resets to 350 hit points, and it recharges its Steam Breath. Additionally, the dragon turtle can now use the options in the "Mythic Actions" section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional
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
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->Storm King's Thunder
that radiates a faint aura of conjuration magic under the scrutiny of a detect magic spell. Touching a sconce with an open flame causes a spectral fire to materialize above the sconce. This flame sheds
light sources can’t surprise the Uthgardt barbarians in area 4. If the party advances quietly without light sources, the characters can surprise the Uthgardt with a successful group DC 14 Dexterity (Stealth) check.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
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The room is lined with lead and has antimagic properties, so no spells will work within the room, and no magical properties of items of any sort will properly function except those that detect an aura
of magic or a place of desecration. Statues. Each statue has a magical aura, but they are merely hunks of metal; they do nothing. Each registers to the casting of detect evil and good as a desecrated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
surprises characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score lower than 12. After attempting to shove a character into the mud, the giant attacks the party with its greatclub. Gorgon Mud This
creature that ends its turn in an area of gorgon mud must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be petrified. Gorgon mud removed from its pool becomes ordinary mud. The pool radiates an aura of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the characters find the Sword of Zariel, but it knows where Bel’s nine adamantine rods are located. The sibriex uses its telepathy to contact the first party member who comes within 120 feet of it
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Challenge 18 (20,000 XP)
Contamination. This sibriex emits an aura of corruption 30 feet in every direction. Plants that aren’t creatures wither in the aura, and the ground in it is difficult terrain for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
spell reveals an aura of abjuration magic around the otherwise ordinary shield, inside which is trapped a deva named Aryx. While trapped in the shield, Aryx can’t communicate with anyone. Any ability
gratitude by granting each party member a blessing of health (see “Supernatural Gifts” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). If the characters have not yet dealt with the fallen planetar on level 21
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
The Dessarin Road If the party follows the trail south from Beliard toward Summit Hall and Womford, they come across the spot where the delegation from Mirabar was attacked. No one else found it
because it’s off the road. Only in the last day or two have natural scavengers returned to the area, since the lingering aura of elemental magic kept them away until now. The Dessarin Road leads south
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
god. Each cube weighs half a pound. A detect magic spell or similar effect reveals an aura of abjuration magic around each cube. The puzzle cubes can’t be destroyed by any means. If they’re discarded
, Zagmira is willing to spend a 5th-level spell slot to cast invisibility on up to four party members. If the characters recover the puzzle cube taken by Ras Nsi, the Red Wizards turn against the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
the floor and a fire burns in a brazier in the center of the room. There is one necromancer in here, plus one ghast and one priest for every character in the party, including sidekicks. The characters
is one greater zombie in here per character in the party, including sidekicks. Secret Door. The secret door in here leads to area E6 and can be uncovered with a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
all the way to the ceiling of the space that contains it. A teleport trap is invisible to the senses, and a permanent Nystul’s magic aura spell prevents divination spells such as detect magic from
described in their encounter locations. Splitting the Party. Teleport traps are designed to split the party — a situation that can challenge any DM. To ensure that every member of a split party gets
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->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
to 350 hit points, and it recharges its Steam Breath. Additionally, the dragon turtle can now use the options in the “Mythic Actions” section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional 62,000 XP
. The dragon turtle makes one Claw or Tail attack.
Move. The dragon turtle moves up to its speed. If the dragon turtle is swimming, this movement doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks.
Boiling Aura
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
one of hem—and in fact both of the sacks will disappear if she is asked to accompany the party. If a character touches one of the sacks before she is asked to come along, she and the other sack
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->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
level of Undermountain and brought it here after subjecting it to Far Realm energies. It radiates a strong aura of abjuration magic under the scrutiny of a detect magic spell or similar magic, and a
purpose of the obelisk. If the party includes no evil characters, Tezca-Zyanya offers to accompany its rescuers and assist them until its services are no longer required. It continues to pass itself
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->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
characters on the pretext that they are Lena’s new associates. He directs them to her office, where she joins them shortly. If the party thanks the attendant, he remarks, “Truly, my pleasure. I envy
) human (Oeridian/Flan)
Vera is a dark-skinned, stocky woman whose aura more than makes up for her lack of height. When her underlings say that a single look from Vera could level a man, they’re only
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
Divine Oracle”). After he gives this information, he asks the characters to avenge his death by killing his evil father, Blagothkus (see “Development”). If the party attacks the ghost, it fights back
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
14. Chapel of Evil After passing through the illusory black sphere the party will have crawled along the small tunnel until reaching the end, only to find it is solid stone. It requires a successful
outstretched arm points to a stone archway set in the wall. The opening is filled with opaque, bright orange vapors.
Aura. A casting of detect evil and good or a paladin’s use of Divine Sense
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
rubble from a purple worm’s passage. The brightly colored murals are intact, and detect magic or similar magic causes the magic ink that preserves the work to glow. Any Bedine with the party display
the ruined city depicted in mural F. He is willing to guide the party there. If the golem sees the murals, it looks confused or reacts with vague recognition as it tries to recall images from its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
fears the books are the Mountain Cloud Empress’s diaries but then realizes their true nature. Nevertheless, Zhong Yin encourages the party to prioritize preserving any other historical artifacts the
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
off, the beans are dark brown and have a rich chocolate scent. They have the same magical aura as the trees. Kaga will pay the party 2,500 gp for the magical cocoa beans. Ignis won’t stop the party from
hang in bunches from the highest branches. A Detect Magic spell reveals the trees carry a faint aura of enchantment magic. A character investigating the greenhouse who succeeds on a DC 17 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
of the beholder, reckless Wongo suggests that his host attack another party member, to trick the beholder into thinking it has an ally. Black Drape, Iron Sphere The black drape conceals a magical
sphere of iron, 6 feet in diameter and floating 20 feet above the floor. A Nystul’s magic aura spell placed on the sphere makes it seem like an evil aberration to features or magic that can sense such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
120 ft.
Challenge 25 (75,000 XP)
Fear Aura. Any creature hostile to Bel that starts its turn within 20 feet of him must make a DC 23 Wisdom saving throw, unless Bel is incapacitated. Unless the
save succeeds, the creature is frightened until the start of its next turn. If a creature’s saving throw is successful, the creature is immune to Bel’s Fear Aura for the next 24 hours.
Innate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
invisible. If the characters disturb any of the items on the shelves, the couatl speaks to the party in Common, its voice seeming to come from everywhere in the chamber. “Interlopers, you have trespassed on
running out. Aura. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of evocation magic emanating from inside the crystal cylinder. The Right Path. To reach the “cure,” the characters must first face the
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
Miklos is aware the party is here for Cleric Lena. If a character has ties to Miklos, he takes a moment to check in with them. Miklos is more than happy to chat and offers the following information
historical event. “Reckon you could do it, then?” Miklos offers free lodgings to the party for the duration of their stay if they can do him a solid: either remove the current prank on his sign or pull
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Types of Hauntings The Spirit of
Lady Theodora Halvhrest When the party enters the house, few menaces initially present themselves. As characters explore, though, spirits gradually stir to life
its own death or someone else’s visceral end.
20 The spirit is soundlessly ambushed by shadowy limbs that drag it into the floor or walls.
Nightmares Whenever the party takes a long rest in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
here and Sigil.
A Detect Magic spell reveals an aura of conjuration magic emanating from the oval. This oval served as a conduit for powerful teleportation magic in Cyre, but the Day of Mourning
multiple colossi and triangulating the boot prints’ directions (no check required) points to the village of Ialos. Second Party. Smaller, fresher boot prints made by lighter bipeds meander aimlessly about
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
believes Jallarzi to be trustworthy. Jallarzi is working with a member of the Directing Oligarchy to arrange the city’s first open election to replace Anton. Lena has recommended the party to Jallarzi
light olive complexion and dark auburn hair pulled back to keep it out of her stoic gaze. Her calm aura hints at an unshakable resolve.
What They Want. Mietrah guards Lady Jolene with fierce devotion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. When the first character enters the room, Muiral becomes visible as he casts a wall of force spell, using the barrier to cut off that character from the rest of the party. He then engages the
. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of conjuration magic around the altar, which is 30 feet long, 15 feet wide, and 3 feet tall. Like a mass of webs, the altar has gaps across its surface. The first
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
out the illithid colony. (As a party member, he’s entitled to a full share of XP for defeating monsters.) At the very least, if the characters help Ezria escape, he asks to stay with them until they
githyanki in area 30 investigate. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of divination magic around each green crystal. Whenever a cell door is opened, the crystal above the doorway to that cell goes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
effects of the trap’s active elements, check its dynamic elements to see if anything changes about the trap. Many complex traps have effects that vary during an encounter. A magical aura might do more
on the danger it poses. Judging whether a party has overcome a trap requires some amount of adjudication. As a rule of thumb, if the characters disable a complex trap or are exposed to its effects and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
into tiny pieces, throws the scraps into the air like confetti, and gives the party a long stare. If the characters offer to kill the faerie dragon, the homunculus leads them to area 25b, reaches into
roll of 3, a spellbook contains four spells of each level from 1st through 3rd. Pick spells from the wizard spell list. Magic Mirror. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of transmutation magic around
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
table in the center of the chamber. There is one swashbuckler (see appendix A) plus one additional swashbuckler for each member of the party, not including sidekicks. See the “Scaly Eye Members
brazier at the center of the room. Scaly Eye members spar with each other around the brazier. There is one swashbuckler plus one additional swashbuckler for each member of the party, not including
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
invisibly through that area. Harshnag is unaware of this trap and can’t warn the party about it. When the trap activates, walls of stone (created by wall of stone spells) seal off the archways along the
the hall is a life-size statue of a stone giant that radiates an aura of transmutation magic under the scrutiny of a detect magic spell. Its arms are lifted up with hands outstretched and palms facing