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Night Caller

Magic Items Tales from the Yawning Portal

This whistle is carved from transparent crystal, and it resembles a tiny dragon curled up like a snail. The name Night Caller is etched on the whistle in Dwarvish runes. If a character succeeds on a

Skabatha Nightshade

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

eyelashes. Underneath her makeup, her flesh is textured like rotten bark and infested with wood lice and fungus. The windup key sticking out of her back is a part of her body and no easier to remove than one

adopted daughter, surpassed them in power and carved out a Feywild domain for herself in the guise of an archfey named Zybilna. The hags wormed their way into Iggwilv’s good graces, biding their time

Longbow of the Healing Hearth

Magic Items Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

This ivory longbow is inscribed with a prayer to the god Hiatea, the runes of which are entwined with gilded engravings of wheat stalks and deer antlers. You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage

rolls made with this weapon. If you load no ammunition in the weapon, it produces its own, automatically creating one magic arrow when you pull back the string. The arrow created by the bow vanishes the

Orcus Figurine

Magic Items Candlekeep Mysteries

Carved from an ogre’s petrified heart, the gray figurine depicts the Demon Prince of Undeath in ghastly detail, clutching his skull-topped wand in one hand and three severed heads by the hair

properties: Undead within 30 feet of the figurine can’t be turned. Dead creatures within 30 feet of the figurine can’t be brought back to life. A creature that holds the figurine while

Azuredge

Magic Items Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

weapon is searching for a new owner. Azuredge has a solid steel handle etched with tiny runes, wrapped in blue dragon hide with a star sapphire set into the pommel. The axe head is forged from silver

feet and a long range of 180 feet. Whether it hits or misses, the axe flies back to you at the end of the current turn, landing in your open hand or at your feet in your space (as you choose). The axe

Wyrmskull Throne

Magic Items Storm King's Thunder

the ground and is a massive thing made of polished obsidian with oversized feet — the impaled skulls of four ancient blue dragons. Runes glisten in the carved obsidian, winking to life with blue

Priest of Osybus (Deathly)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

necrotic damage. The Tattoo of Osybus now appears carved into the skull’s forehead. 5 Priest of Osybus (Spectral);Spectral. The priest now appears wraithlike, and its challenge rating

action required) and takes its turn immediately after the priest. If the creature is within 5 feet of the priest, it can turn back into a tattoo as an action, reappearing on the priest’s flesh and regaining all its hit points.

Priest of Osybus (Ectoplasmic)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

replaced by that of a flameskull, but it retains its Tattoo of Osybus trait, and all fire damage it deals becomes necrotic damage. The Tattoo of Osybus now appears carved into the skull’s forehead

within 5 feet of the priest, it can turn back into a tattoo as an action, reappearing on the priest’s flesh and regaining all its hit points.

Priest of Osybus (Spectral)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

flameskull, but it retains its Tattoo of Osybus trait, and all fire damage it deals becomes necrotic damage. The Tattoo of Osybus now appears carved into the skull’s forehead. 5 Priest of

the creature is within 5 feet of the priest, it can turn back into a tattoo as an action, reappearing on the priest’s flesh and regaining all its hit points.

Priest of Osybus (Vampiric)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

damage it deals becomes necrotic damage. The Tattoo of Osybus now appears carved into the skull’s forehead. 5 Priest of Osybus (Spectral);Spectral. The priest now appears wraithlike, and

’s mental commands (no action required) and takes its turn immediately after the priest. If the creature is within 5 feet of the priest, it can turn back into a tattoo as an action, reappearing on the priest’s flesh and regaining all its hit points.

Gith Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

to plunder the Material Plane and other worlds, bringing treasures and slaves back to their ageless realm. At the same time, they hunt down and kill mind flayers whenever possible, as recompense for

can manipulate the stuff of chaos and use it to their benefit; thus, they have carved out a stronghold for themselves on the plane of Limbo that is virtually impervious. Though the githzerai are

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

“Yer late, elf!” came the rough edge of a familiar voice. Bruenor Battlehammer walked up the back of his dead foe, disregarding the fact that the heavy monster lay on top of his elven

ye in trouble if I came out an’ looked for ye!” — R. A. Salvatore, The Crystal Shard Kingdoms rich in ancient grandeur, halls carved into the roots of mountains, the echoing of

10. Mad Mage's Puzzle

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

10. Mad Mage’s Puzzle Indentation. A 4-inch-deep, 8-foot-wide, 10-foot-long rectangular indentation is carved into the floor of this 20-foot-high cavern. Jigsaw Pieces. A loose pile of carved

, painted stones stands near the south wall. The pile contains ninety-nine chunks of stone, each weighing 25 pounds and carved in the shape of a jigsaw puzzle piece. The pieces form an image of Halaster

Runic Circle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

inscribed into a flat stone hilltop. The stones bear Giant runes, carved constellations, and strange symbols. On the ground, an enormous circle of Giant runes of power links the monoliths and circumscribes smaller circles of runes. Carved lines throughout the circle link different strings of symbols.

Hiatea's Hearth Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Hiatea’s Hearth Features Dyson Logos Map 4.9: Hiatea’s Hearth View Player Version Map 4.9 depicts Hiatea’s Hearth, including the following features: Feast Tables. Several giant-sized tables carved

from whole tree trunks run the length of the hall. Hearth. An enormous fireplace holds iron spits, pots, and kettles within. Inscribed on the stone arch surrounding the fireplace are Giant runes

27. Arch Gate to Level 4

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

27. Arch Gate to Level 4 Embedded in the south wall is an archway with six shallow, empty niches carved into it. The wall inside the arch is carved with a stylized image of a mountain with a sun

. Characters must be 8th level or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that

Rune Carver

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

, so I can prevent it from happening to societies of the present. 5 Life may be a whirlwind of chaos, but whenever I create my runes, I feel at peace. 6 My brain struggles to process words written in ink, but the feeling of carved runes makes my mind sing.

mystic shapes of our runes. —Diancastra You’ve dedicated your life to studying runecraft. Whether you were taught by a master rune carver or learned by poring over ancient engravings, you can tap into

The Cure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

The Cure To reverse Quill’s corruption, the Harpers crafted a dagger infused with several forms of purifying magic. The magic dagger is carved from a single piece of amethyst, with leather wrapped

around the hilt and minuscule runes emblazoned on the flat of the blade. When light hits the dagger, the blade appears to pulse with an inner radiance. The dagger resembles the one that scarred Quill as

13. Grand Vestibule

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

pillar is carved to look like a scowling dwarf with bulging muscles that supports the column’s upper third on its broad shoulders. Blue sapphires glitter in the dwarves’ eyes. Double Door. The doors

in the east wall stand 18 feet high, a carving of a mighty waterfall spanning their surfaces. Mithral inlays make the carved falls look like they are running with molten metal. Curtain. A 40-foot

Nothic Lair Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

. The cave has mostly smooth stone walls with patches of unworked stone. The smooth stone walls are carved with geometric patterns and indecipherable runes. Lighting. The cave is unlit, and its denizens

9. Hidden Rune

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

flank a stone double door engraved with a giant letter H. If their handles are tugged, the double doors fly open, revealing a stone wall with a giant elder rune carved into it (see “Elder Runes”). Draw

ledge 120 feet away. (For more information on the bridge, see area 16. The far ledge is described in area 17.) Double Door. At the south end of the room, two pillars carved with scores of eyes

35. Eyes of Stone

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

arch’s keystone is carved with the visage of Halaster, whose eyes follow any creature that approaches the arch. Petrified Beholder. In the northern arm of the room, a petrified beholder sprawls on its

passage!” A stone arm with a flat, outstretched hand then rises from the floor before the arch. If a magic item of at least uncommon rarity is placed into the hand, it sinks back into the floor with the

Where to Use Riddles

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

inscrutable runes carved onto a cursed bow might hold the key to undoing the weapon’s evil magic. Locations. Mystical grottoes, forgotten temples, and secret hideouts might all be locked behind befuddling

fortune. A series of frost giant runes etched onto a stone wall could, when decoded, activate a magical doorway to a long-lost city.

Endless Rockslide Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

portal to the Plane of Earth. Map 4.4 shows the following features surrounding the Endless Rockslide: Bridges and Walkways. Bridges carved with Binding Runes (see below) span the chasm, and walkways

allow access around the rockslide. A crane and winch with buckets and sieves, installed in recent times, allow workers to gather minerals from the slide. Chambers. Giant-sized chambers are carved into the rock near the falls, including a workshop that holds tools for working metal, stone, and gems.

16. Arch Gate to Level 7

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

16. Arch Gate to Level 7 Embedded in the north wall of this 10-foot-high cave is a stone arch. Carved into its keystone is a picture of a hand clutching a lit torch. The arch is one of Halaster’s

(see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 29 on level 7, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there.

Dreamer's Reach Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Dreamer’s Reach Features Dyson Logos Map 4.3: Dreamer’s Reach The mound around the stone fingers has been smoothed to a circular plateau. Giant-sized shelters are carved into the sides of the

carvings and Giant runes adorn all five monoliths. Shelters. The shelters are spacious for Small or Medium creatures, but they are cozy for the stone giants who built them, with just enough room for two Huge creatures to lie down side by side.

49. Arch Gate to Level 14

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

49. Arch Gate to Level 14 Arch. A stone arch embedded in the middle of the southeast wall has the image of an open book carved into its keystone. Secret Door. A secret door opens into a dusty

gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 25 on level 14, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there.

12. Dwarven Tools

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

Embedded in the wall at the end of the westward hallway is an arch gate (see “Gates”). Close inspection reveals the image of a dead tree carved into its keystone. The rules of this gate are as follows

pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 3b on level 5, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there.

15. Standing Gate to Level 17

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

15. Standing Gate to Level 17 Rising out of a 2-foot-deep pool of ooze is a pair of 15-foot-tall standing stones topped with a lintel, carved into which is a symbol of an arrow. The standing stones

pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 8b on level 17, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there.

21. Esclarotta's Tomb

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

of the sarcophagus is sculpted into the likeness of a female giant with long flowing hair. The sarcophagus is 20 feet long, 10 feet wide, and 10 feet tall. Dwarvish runes carved into its base spell the

21. Esclarotta’s Tomb This icy cyst has no obvious means of entry or egress. However, a creature can teleport to this buried chamber via area 17. You appear in an oval cave carved from solid glacial

16. Arch Gate to Level 15

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

16. Arch Gate to Level 15 Ceiling. This chamber soars to a height of 30 feet. Arch. A stone arch set into the south wall is decorated with gold-inlaid images of dragons in flight. Carved into the

wall above the arch are the following words in Draconic: “Only a dragon can unlock this gate.” Fountains. Alcoves to the west and east contain stone fountains, each carved to look like a perched

6. Annam's Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

archway is 40 feet wide and 40 feet tall. Six different runes are carved into it, each one inlaid with mithral, and a glowing mist fills the arch. Niches in the walls on either side of it contain empty

. The giants who carved the statue had no clue what Annam looked like, and they dared not misrepresent him. The six smaller statues depict the sons of Annam, who are listed in the table Giant Statues and

9. Mustering Hall

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

Trap In front of the double door, situated between the Dwarvish runes carved into the floor, is a hidden 20-foot-deep pit that opens if the lock on the doors is successfully picked. The cover of the

9. Mustering Hall Decor. Blunted picks hang with shields every 10 feet along the walls. Double Door. Dwarvish runes for strength and safety are etched in the floor in front of the double doors to

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