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Dungeon Master’s Guide
accepted by the weapon and try to attune to it, you become attuned to it instantly, and a new rune appears on it. You remain attuned to the weapon until you die or the weapon is destroyed. A Moonblade
functions like a nonmagical weapon of its kind for anyone other than its chosen bearer.
A Moonblade has one rune on it for each bearer it has willingly served (typically 1d6 + 1). The first rune grants a
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
Keen Smell. The cat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Relative Size. Any damage Onyx would take is reduced to 0. She has advantage on ability checks and saving throws
.
Dealing with Onyx. Onyx cannot be overcome or killed by combat. Any weapon attack against her that hits AC 12 makes contact but deals no lasting damage. However, if the attack would deal 10 or more
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
This shield is made from the scale of an ancient white dragon. It has a rune burned into its outward-facing side. A character who examines the rune and succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (History
) check recognizes it as an uven (“enemy” in Giant) rune that confers great power.
While holding the shield, you benefit from the following properties.
Winter’s Friend. You are immune to
Magic Items
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
immune to being knocked prone and has advantage on Strength and Constitution saving throws.
Shield Rune. The painted creature has advantage on Dexterity saving throws against effects that deal damage.
A
this paint.
One paint pot contains enough pigment to paint one rune. A creature can spend 10 minutes to paint one of the following runes onto itself or another creature:
Journey Rune. Difficult
Magic Items
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
The spikes of this iron morningstar glow with sickly, pale light. The death rune is inscribed on its shaft and inlaid with pearl.
You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this weapon
, and attacks with this weapon deal necrotic damage instead of piercing damage.
When you attack a creature with this weapon and roll a 20 on the attack roll, you gain 10 temporary hit points. Any
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
cast ensnaring strike, for example, the vines created by the spell might appear as rune-inscribed glowing bands that wrap around the target and hold it in place.
Suggested Characteristics
Traits
d8
Trait
1
I try never to let my judgment become clouded by emotion.
2
I have infinite patience with the dolts and boors I’m forced to deal with every day
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
living storehouses of history and folklore. Bards know a great deal, and they tend to be willing to share what they know, or at least barter for it. The arrival of a renowned bard is a special occasion
Bards Bards hold a special place of responsibility and respect in the Forgotten Realms. They are bearers of news, gossip, and messages in their travels from place to place, in addition to being
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
surface holds. For example, a storm rune carved into a stone might allow the stone’s possessor to control the weather. The same rune carved into door or chest might deal thunder damage to anyone who opens it.
consequence, it’s a path rarely taken. The exception is rune magic. Giants are drawn to the solidity and permanence of magical runes. Stone giants are great practitioners of rune carving, both because of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
, roll 3d4. You grow a number of inches in height equal to the roll. Moreover, the extra damage you deal with your Giant’s Might feature increases to 1d8. Master of Runes 15th-level Rune Knight
Knight feature You learn how to amplify your rune-powered transformation. As a result, the extra damage you deal with the Giant’s Might feature increases to 1d10. Moreover, when you use that feature, your size can increase to Huge, and while you are that size, your reach increases by 5 feet.
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Cats of Uldun-dar (ivory cat molar)
9 cat;cats
The tooth has 8 charges. As an action, you can expend 1 charge to cast the revivify spell from the tooth. If you are dead at the start of your turn, the
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You deal double damage to objects and structures. If you take 20 or more damage in one turn, you must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or spend your next turn in a murderous fury. During this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
business as a front to deal in illegal exports, like tut-krogh caterpillar eggs or wynling wings. The Dyn Singh Merchant Collective hires the characters to pose as buyers. 2 A revenant appears at the
Temple of Ember, seeking help to avenge its death at the hands of Damen Rak, head of one of the five families that oversee Siabsungkoh. 3 A group of bandits with twenty trained pangolins (use the cat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
48. Shagambi’s Tomb Each character who teleports into this tomb from area 47C appears atop a randomly determined teleportation rune (see “Teleportation Runes” below). Characters can also enter the
this area: Nervous Unkh suggests that her host leave the tomb at once using one of the teleportation runes, though she can’t decide which rune is best. Impulsive Wongo thinks it’s a good idea to shatter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
effects). This field prevents spells from detecting a magic item that is hidden beneath a secret trapdoor in the middle of the pentagram (see “Shield of the Uven Rune” below). A character who examines
successful DC 20 Dexterity check. Shield of the Uven Rune Wondrous item, very rare (requires attunement) This shield is made from the scale of an ancient white dragon. It has a rune burned into its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
otherwise avoid combat. Southeast Door This door has a stone wall behind it, inscribed upon which is an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). Determine the rune randomly by drawing a card from the Elder Rune Deck
(see appendix B). The rune targets the creature closest to the open door. It then vanishes until the door is closed, whereupon another elder rune appears in its place. Treasure The harp played by the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Chapter 5: Spring Madness Xanathar has let its paranoia get the better of it, and the beholder trusts no one. The Stone of Golorr disappeared from its lair while it was brokering a deal that would
, characters will see a recurring symbol that looks like a circle with ten equidistant spokes radiating out from its circumference. This symbol is Xanathar’s personal rune as well as the symbol used to represent the Xanathar Guild.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
College of Whispers Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing
songs, and telling tales to the audiences they gather. In truth, the College of Whispers teaches its students that they are wolves among sheep. These bards use their knowledge and magic to uncover
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
realize that the mind flayer fanatics placed their bolstering rune before the slaadi arrived and don’t care about returning. The characters can access Spawn Hollow from area X5 in Illithinoch. The
explosive runes variety in each passage. The explosive runes deal thunder damage. If the glyph activates, Chalaag casts invisibility on itself and investigates. S2: Crystal Pit The floor of this funnel-shaped
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
The Ring of Winter After reclaiming Svardborg, Jarl Storvald used rune magic to divine how best to find the Ring of Winter — what the frost giants call the Ice That Never Melts. The runes told
searching for the ring and knew about its recent history. He suggested the formation of an alliance between Jarl Storvald and the Black Network, sweetening the deal by offering the frost giant jarl exactly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Bard Subclasses A Bard subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Bard levels, as specified in the subclass. Bards form loose associations, which they call colleges, to preserve
Harmony with the Cosmos Bards of the College of Dance know that the Words of Creation can’t be contained within speech or song; the words are uttered by the movements of celestial bodies and flow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
you’ll find weapons that deal unusual damage types and spellcasting that functions in atypical ways. Such an exception is a special feature of a monster and represents how it uses the weapon or casts
, and storm giant tempest caller all wield the traditional rune magic of their kind. They are joined by the death giant shrouded one and the fomorian warlock of the dark, giants outside the ordning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, and a new rune appears on it. You remain attuned to the weapon until you die or the weapon is destroyed. A Moonblade functions like a nonmagical weapon of its kind for anyone other than its chosen
bearer. A Moonblade has one rune on it for each bearer it has willingly served (typically 1d6 + 1). The first rune grants a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
deal. “See, you must know that I’m all about business — something Omin and Jim were too blind to see. This, between you and me? It’s not personal. It’s commerce. I can make you a deal. You give me
them), or when his deal is refused. The goblin whistles loudly a moment before he teleports away, followed by the heavy footsteps of something enormous and furry approaching from behind the bar. Onyx
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
and attack if any of them are disturbed or if the roper dies. They have the statistics of flying swords but deal piercing damage instead of slashing damage on a hit. Mirror Gate to Level 10 Etched
creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 14d on level 10, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
College of Swords Bards of the College of Swords are called blades, and they entertain through daring feats of weapon prowess. Blades perform stunts such as sword swallowing, knife throwing and
use only one Blade Flourish option per turn. Defensive Flourish. You can expend one use of your Bardic Inspiration to cause the weapon to deal extra damage to the target you hit. The damage equals the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
kingdoms and hidden elven enclaves, assimilated populations of gnomes and halflings, and more exotic folk. A great deal of adventure is to be had in the Realms, for those willing to seek it out. The
others. News and gossip are carried between population centers by caravans and ships that bring in supplies for trade and by traveling bards and minstrels who recount (or invent) stories to inform and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
carved moonstone dwarf is a sacred statue that can be possessed by the resident eidolon (see appendix A) of Dumathoin to deal with intruders. Until the statue is possessed, it is just an object carved to
threat has passed. MOON WRITING
The moon writing is magical Dwarven rune script left by ancient worshippers of Dumathoin. The runes writhe and wriggle until a living creature gets within 5 feet of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Great Wyrm. If the characters cut a deal with the kobolds, the sorcerer’s greed is easily manipulated. Acererak hasn’t told the kobolds about his alliance with Ras Nsi. For their part, the yuan-ti are
tabaxi sometimes leave their families and venture into the jungle to claim a hunter’s death. A divine being known as the Cat Lord leads the bravest to Omu, where they spend their final days hunting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the risk of being mistaken for an enemy of the realm.
5 You made a deal with a fiendish creature to escape trouble or save another character’s life. Emissaries of this fiend appear occasionally
Looks like trouble has some vacation time coming up. So let’s book it a nice inn.
4 We’ve got a real game of cat and mouse here … so it’s time to eat some cheese.
5 Is that all I’ve got
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
deal. But a rogue who notices a carefully worded legal trap in a contract can save their franchise from lasting harm — and a rogue who can insert such details into someone else’s contract is worth their
fountain pen stolen from the breast pocket of a royal wizard.
4 A piece of intricately woven curtain you had to cut to escape a mayor’s manor after stealing their valuables.
5 A gray cat with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
statistics as flying swords, except they deal bludgeoning damage on a hit. If a fight breaks out in this area, the creatures in area K14 come to investigate. K13. Holding Cell The door to this room has a
can force it open from this side. Nat, Jenks, and Squiddly make the best of Waterdeep’s harsh winter. K18. Arcane Rune This unlit hall is choked with dust and cobwebs. It contains the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
backgrounds (the giant foundling and the rune carver), and a wide selection of feats. The chapter also includes roleplaying suggestions to help you connect a character of any class to the grandeur of
find as they deal with giants or explore giants’ hidden realms. These treasures range from the contents of a wandering giant’s bag to the mightiest relics of giants’ ancient civilization. The chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
over a spider-shaped bronze brazier filled with flaming coals.
If she had her way, Melith would launch a full-scale assault on the kuo-toa, wipe them out, and then deal with the aboleth. As things
“Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Gates”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 5 on level 2, in the closest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
money or who double-crossed you on a deal sends a short, clear message. But leaving them hobbling when they walk or incapable of eating without a team of specialists sends a glorious, evocative poem
5 A gold belt buckle depicting the Dwarvish rune for chaos
6 A specially tailored belt pouch that you wear at the small of your back
7 Stylish mirrored spectacles
8 A specially
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
particularly interesting, but destruction as an expression of personal freedom or to earn things wrongfully denied? That's a different story. The Cult of the Howling Hatred appeals to those who deal in
it is an ancient rune that stands for the elemental lord Yan-C-Bin. Whatever their interpretations, the air cultists use the symbol as a secret password of sorts. By touching the thumbs and little
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
the Tarrasque comes to Sharn, there’s no one else to deal with the problem: the fate of the city is in your hands. This is something to consider in developing your character and choosing your
investment in the world. Optional Rule: Environmental Elements
A fight breaks out in The Cat & Biscuit. The gnome rogue leaps from the landing and swings across the room, passing over the heads of






