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Marut

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

smaller. Blazing Edict (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Blazing Edict"}. Arcane energy emanates from the marut’s chest in a 60-foot cube. Every creature in

and to punish any party who breaks them. A marut resorts to lethal force only if a contract calls for it, if the contract is fully broken, or if the marut is attacked. Inevitables care nothing for

Imix

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

within a volcano on the Elemental Plane of Fire. This fortress-palace is known as the Temple of Ultimate Consumption. Imix is quick to answer calls from the Material Plane, since he hungers eternally

drastically, quadrupling in size (for example, a fire blazing in a 5-foot by 5-foot area expands to a 10-foot by 10-foot area). Pools or streams of lava or other molten material are also affected. Creatures

Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Subclasses Class Subclass Level Available Description Barbarian Path of the Ancestral Guardian 3rd Calls on the spirits of honored ancestors to protect others Barbarian Path of the Storm Herald

3rd Filled with a rage that channels the primal magic of the storm Barbarian Path of the Zealot 3rd Fueled by a religious zeal that visits destruction on foes Bard College of Glamour 3rd Wields the

Bard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

effect that calls for a damage roll (including Magic Missile) even if the damage roll is not preceded by an attack roll. Which Spell Scrolls can Bards understand—spells from the Bard list only, or

Bard Do the benefits from Bardic Inspiration and the Guidance spell stack? Can they be applied to the same roll? Yes, different effects stack if they don’t have the same name. If a creature under the

Bard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

. You can use Cutting Words to reduce the damage from any effect that calls for a damage roll (including magic missile) even if the damage roll is not preceded by an attack roll. Can a bard replace

Bard Do the benefits from Bardic Inspiration and the guidance spell stack? Can they be applied to the same roll? Yes, different effects stack if they don’t have the same name. If a creature makes an

O2. Bone Mill

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

the finest ingredients. If the characters seem uninterested in her wares, she bellows, “Begone!” If they attack or refuse to leave, she calls out to her daughters and turns to fight. The hags operate the millstone manually, since the arms of the windmill no longer function.

Activity While Traveling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

DM might allow a bard to engage in the Raise Morale activity by playing bawdy songs on deck to lift the crew’s spirits. The party’s pace has no effect on the activities they can engage in while

. Forage The character casts fishing lines, keeping an eye out for sources of food, making a Wisdom (Survival) check when the DM calls for it. Raise Morale (First Mate Only) The first mate can manage the

Etherealness

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Etherealness Level 7 Conjuration (Bard, Cleric, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: Self Components: V, S Duration: Up to 8 hours You step into the border regions of the

spell. CRAIG J SPEARING The Wizard Evard calls on his infamous spell, Evard’s Black Tentacles, to teach reckless bandits a lesson

Uncle Longteeth's Wagon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

a DC 20 Charisma (Persuasion) check. Sincerity pleasantly surrenders after confessing her crimes. The guards collect Uncle Longteeth’s iron flasks as evidence. If the characters refuse to surrender

the flasks, Varrel explains he needs the bottles to ensure Sincerity meets justice at her trial. He’ll look the other way if the characters take one iron flask, but if they try to take more, he calls

Voice of War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

: Beneath the carvings of leaping fish etched into Vogler’s open wooden gate, a human in black-and-red scale mail sits astride an armored warhorse. She holds out a rolled parchment and calls out, “Who

night. Refuse and die. This is the Dragon Queen’s will. Characters proficient in Religion recognize the name Takhisis as one of the gods of Krynn. A cleric of Takhisis or a character who succeeds

Students

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

scraps of parchment. He plans to become an adventuring bard but hasn’t the courage to tell his parents, who would never tolerate such a pedestrian, dangerous life for their son. Mazia Foulard (lawful good

nobles with an extra skill: Performance +7. The students are friendly but scream loudly and try to hide if confronted by unidentified intruders. They refuse to cooperate with anyone opposed to Sythian

Marut

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

any party who breaks them. A marut resorts to lethal force only when a contract calls for it, when the contract is fully broken, or when the marut is attacked. Word Is Law. Inevitables care nothing

Attack: automatic hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 60 force damage, and the target is pushed up to 5 feet away from the marut if it is Huge or smaller. Blazing Edict (Recharge 5–6). Arcane energy

Gracklstugh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

not downright alarmed — at the sight of an armed expeditionary force from the surface world at their gates. They likely refuse entry to the full party, allowing only a select few characters into the

responsible for the presence of the demon lords stokes the already blazing embers of animosity against the dark elves, with the more militant factions of Gracklstugh calling for a renewed war of vengeance against Menzoberranzan.

Marut

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

party who breaks them. A marut resorts to lethal force only if a contract calls for it, if the contract is fully broken, or if the marut is attacked. Inevitables care nothing for the spirit of an

marut if it is Huge or smaller. Blazing Edict (Recharge 5–6). Arcane energy emanates from the marut’s chest in a 60-foot cube. Every creature in that area takes 45 radiant damage. Each creature that

Guard Reactions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

the city’s gates. Roll on the Gate Interactions table if you want to randomly determine the experience characters have as they attempt to pass through a gate. If someone calls the Flaming Fist or the

of travelers to wait for 6d10 minutes for no clear reason. 3 The guards refuse to admit anyone with animals, unusual weapons, or obvious magic items. 4 The guards don’t let anyone through

Return to Ten-Towns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

wooden sleds pulled by canines as big as wolves. The closest driver calls out, “Can we be of service?” The figure calling to the party is Vellynne Harpell (see appendix C), a wizard of the Arcane

transport the characters and their gear. If the characters insist on steering these sleds, the kobolds fuss about handing over the reins but do so, piling into the cargo beds. If the characters refuse to

Approaching the Outpost

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

, these duergar use their Enlarge trait to increase their size. If a duergar is caught alone by a group of foes, it calls out for help before turning invisible. When backup arrives, it uses its Enlarge

and rejoins the fight. These duergar won’t negotiate, and they refuse to surrender. If the characters capture and interrogate a duergar, a successful DC 14 Charisma (Intimidation) check can convince

Scholar of Impossibilities

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

evil being that calls itself the Scholar. It is curious about the characters and seeks to expose them to its corruptive ideas. Should a character converse with it, the Scholar speaks cryptically while

was meant to know with one interested character (see the “Secrets of Eternity” section below). If the characters ignore the baernaloth, leave its cave, or refuse its offers, it lets them go. If the

Vizeran's Plan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

characters can refuse Vizeran at any time, at which point the archmage tells them to leave his home and wishes them good luck surviving in a world dominated by the demon lords. He says he will find

other means to deal with the problem on his own. If the adventurers are willing to ally with him, Vizeran further outlines his needs. He explains that the ritual is powered by a unique talisman he calls

Helpful Sisters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

stop relying on the kindness of strangers.” The woman then opens a door into what looks like a kitchen and calls out, “Heat up something for Trovus. He’s been out ‘patrolling’ again.” The woman

Kelvin’s Cairn. If they refuse the quest, Caer-Konig continues to be tormented by invisible thieves until the duergar stop searching the town for chardalyn. Getting a Dogsled If the characters are

Memories of Dae Won-Ha

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

characters do this, the gwishin finds peace, and neither she nor the fog returns. If they refuse or don’t uphold their promise within a few weeks, her threat continues. Presenting All the Tokens. If the

supernatural gift detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Memory of the Ancestors. This charm calls the spirit of one of your ancestors to inhabit one weapon of your choice and watch over you. A

Guard Reactions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

the city’s gates. Roll on the Gate Interactions table if you want to randomly determine the experience characters have as they attempt to pass through a gate. If someone calls the Flaming Fist or the

to wait for 6d10 minutes for no clear reason. 3 The guards refuse to admit anyone with animals, unusual weapons, or obvious magic items. 4 The guards don’t let anyone through the gate. Those wishing

Theater: Spring

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

named Yaliek Iltizmar (N female Rashemi bard; see appendix B), who is also a member of the Harpers. She pays close attention to characters who nose around backstage, then shares any interesting

characters refuse, and makes good on its threat if the characters don’t share the wealth. The faerie dragon doesn’t have a hoard of its own, since it gives its earnings to unfortunate Waterdavians by

The Direct Approach

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

Students?” A character who is a bard (or pretends to be one) can petition Sythian to become a student at Skalderang Conservatory. The character must first prove they can afford Sythian’s tutelage (by

laugh and orders the characters to leave at once. If the characters refuse, Sythian and Joster flee to area C15, where Sythian equips himself with Golden Axe and tries to escape out the window using the

Angels in the Aftermath

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

angel wears a pointed, shimmering helmet and wields a flanged mace reminiscent of a blazing sun. “I am Artavazda,” the angel announces, “harbinger of the Brightguard and Atash’s righteous hand

offer. Should the characters still refuse, the pari understands but requests they visit the Ruz Bazaar to see the pain the Ashen Heirs are causing. Continue with “Afsoun’s Arrest” but then skip the

Trench of Love Lost Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

and to the sides of the platform are four deep, rounded alcoves. A spectral, armored figure with blazing emerald eyes appears from behind the throne and advances. “More fools of Djaynai? I’m the

tomes in area T5. After this, or if the characters are hostile toward it, Ylch telepathically calls upon the lingering crew of the Girscamen to aid it and then attacks. Sunken Souls. At the aboleth’s

Roleplaying Bel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

the characters reach the sibriex, Bel offers to provide them with a barge they can use to ply the River Styx. Bel doesn’t tell the characters that the Companion (what he calls the Solar Insidiator) was

into channels of molten lava. If the characters defeat the fire giants, Bel commends their victory and offers them the same deal as before. If the characters refuse him a second time, Bel smiles and

Class Training

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

me push beyond my limitations. 6 My anger needed to be channeled into battle, or I risked becoming an indiscriminate killer. Bard d6 I became a bard because … 1 I awakened my latent bardic

abilities through trial and error. 2 I was a gifted performer and attracted the attention of a master bard who schooled me in the old techniques. 3 I joined a loose society of scholars and orators to learn

Donigarten

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

immediately calls for reinforcements, which arrive in 1d4 + 2 rounds. The reinforcements consist of 1d4 similar drow patrols. Drow Spore Servants These drow fell prey to Zuggtmoy’s spores and were drawn

punishments or duties that can be set for them. Treatment of slaves is the affair of their owners. It is a capital offense for a slave to refuse any order from a drow of the house that owns the slave. A

Ogre Lair Locations

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

they approach peacefully, Oggdug assumes they must want to hire him for mercenary work. He tells the characters to cough up some coin or get out, threatening to clobber any who refuse. A character can

combat, grumbling that the characters are “puny cheapskates.” If the ogre drops to half his Hit Points or fewer, he calls to Cindertooth in area E3 for aid. Hiring the Ogre. Oggdug is accustomed to

Temple of Light

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

do not move the crowd, however. When Xeleth then tells of finding her engaged in a conspiracy to overthrow him, the crowd boos Xedalli and calls for Xeleth to be crowned emperor. Xedalli, in

characters don’t have the ring or refuse to present it, Xedalli loses her claim to the throne. Xeleth laughs, after which Andavier declares, “Xeleth is the rightful heir!” Skip ahead to the “All Hail

Eyes of Blood

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

keep their crimson hue. If the farmers are healed or roused from unconsciousness, they refuse to speak. They don’t attack again, but the locals keep them restrained. The characters likely don’t have

. Although she’s a small woman, Aunt Dellie’s charm and knack for survival have gotten her through numerous near disasters. Everyone calls her “aunt,” a trend started by her beloved goddaughter Kianna

Raided Catacombs Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

gods’ favor. The flames blazing through the tombs are fire from the Cataclysm. They used to be confined to Sarlamir’s tomb, but now they run rampant. Jandin doesn’t know why (she’s unaware of Lord

Sarlamir as a skeletal knight (see appendix B). The Undead knight wears ancient Solamnic armor and wields a blade blazing with violet flame. He attacks the characters as soon as he emerges and fights until

Leaving the Vault

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

male Turami human bard; see appendix B), Vevette Blackwater (CE female Tethyrian human swashbuckler; see appendix B), and three Zhent thugs. If Agorn and Vevette were killed or otherwise disposed of

Doom Raiders propose to split the take evenly with the characters. If the characters refuse this offer and the Doom Raiders outnumber them, the Zhents turn against them, putting characters who are Zhentarim members in a predicament.

Fortitude

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

Fortitude’s scenic groves. The step pyramid consists of seven stacked tiers quartered by staircases that ascend to the gate to Arcadia. Cradled by four curved beams at its summit, the blazing, green portal

to those of genies: a diamond-skinned dao, a djinni of noble gas, a glacial marid, and an azure efreeti with a saber wreathed in blue flames. Known as the Storm Lords, the beings refuse entrance to

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