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Returning 30 results for 'bards being diffusing curious returns'.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can leave the lair
the lair returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. The increased Hit Die recovery ends immediately. The existing abundance of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the greatest bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can
made with advantage.
If the dragon dies, the animal population near the lair returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. The
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
":"damage", "rollAction":"Emerald Embers", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.Emerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative of the gem dragons, wielding psionic power to weave illusions to
to mirror the dragon’s mood.
Clever Concealment
The shyest of the gem dragons, emerald dragons are also the most curious. They love to observe local settlements and peoples, using their psionic
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
":"Emerald Embers", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.Emerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative of the gem dragons, wielding psionic power to weave illusions to deceive and
dragon’s mood.
Clever Concealment
The shyest of the gem dragons, emerald dragons are also the most curious. They love to observe local settlements and peoples, using their psionic abilities to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Salamander Most salamanders are arrogant yet curious, seeking to create artful blazes or burn that which has never been burned. They eagerly explain their work to strangers before trying to determine
) Fire damage. Hit or Miss: The spear magically returns to the salamander’s hand immediately after a ranged attack.
Constrict. Strength Saving Throw: DC 15, one Large or smaller creature the salamander
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
wyvern lies on the skybridge, its body scorched by lightning. 4 A curious and friendly cloud giant is surprised to see travelers on the skybridge and asks them at length about recent happenings in the
bakunawa’s call over the skybridge in the night, but she has seen nothing. After conversing with the characters, Ina returns to her ritual song and invites the characters to join in. Any character can
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
charm). Once you cast this spell, you can’t cast it again until the next dawn. This charm vanishes after 13 days, when your appearance returns to normal.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
heaped around Shagambi’s bones: 200 gp, five moonstones (50 gp each), the fine music box activated by the trap (250 gp), and an instrument of the bards (Canaith mandolin). The instrument turns to dust and
enemy.”
If the spirit successfully inhabits the character, give the player Shagambi’s card (see appendix F). If the attempt fails, the spirit returns to the mandolin and waits for another character to touch it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the mural, three wizards wearing curious hats flee toward a distant series of caves. An inscription below the painting is accompanied by a rough map.
The inscription reads: “Here the dragon returns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
filled with Janyans enraptured by the low-toned, hypnotic music of a group of bards. Xoese-Addae leads the characters to a private audience suite overlooking the quad, occupied by a single Janyan wearing
return any lore they find to him so he can destroy it. When the party returns, a character can fool Brother Broumane by claiming they found nothing and succeeding on a DC 18 Charisma (Deception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. Although some of the dancing is wanton and performed for show, large-scale ring dances in the street for all ages are also popular. All the dancing ends at dusk, after which bards and minstrels perform at
, on his statue in the City of the Dead, and atop the altars of the House of Wonder. Bards perform songs in honor of the wizard all over the city. The Open Lord visits taverns and inns throughout
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
returns to its home dimension. If the party attempts to remove anything from this area, the spectator attacks. Brazier of Green Flame. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check identifies the brazier
surges into the cave every 2 minutes, it raises the water level by 10 feet. After 1 minute, the water level returns to its normal depth of 20 feet. This flooded cave is home to a giant octopus that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
beneath each display indicate the purpose of these curious tools and credit the inventors and lands of origin, where known. Persistent rumors hold that a hidden treasure vault, guarded by clockwork
patriars, traveling nobles, famed bards, and socially ambitious Lower City residents hoping to rub shoulders with the elite. The inn is unfussy, but conducts its service with flawless technique and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. At this point, each of the summoned elves must choose whether to follow the visions, because it is known that not every elf returns from an encounter with Corellon. It’s true that to be absorbed into
be with. Stories of Hanali’s romantic adventures among elves and other mortals are perennial favorites when sung by elf bards and poets. In Arvandor, Hanali maintains a hidden pool called Evergold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
beneath each display indicate the purpose of these curious tools and credit the inventors and lands of origin, where known. Persistent rumors hold that a hidden treasure vault, guarded by clockwork
patriars, traveling nobles, famed bards, and socially ambitious Lower City residents hoping to rub shoulders with the elite. The inn is unfussy, but conducts its service with flawless technique and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
belch smoke and flame. Forge of Doom. A colossal forge dominates the first floor of the Armory, which is open to the public. Mercenaries, mongers, and other curious buyers gawk at industrious
, supposedly impartial magistrate appointed by the Guvners. Punishments are tailored to fit the crime, and advocates are strongly encouraged. Lawyers and orators, these civil servants include bards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
, admonishing them to douse any bright lights they carry, as the lights hurt the pechs’ eyes. If the characters comply, the pechs become curious and willing to chat. Otherwise, they resume their work
magical construction. She might propose one of these methods to the party from inside the cage. Freed Genie. If the cage is destroyed, Kasdu’ul returns to her lively self. The grateful genie urges the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
500 pounds of material. Additionally, if characters are held captive in area 6, their equipment is stored here. Development. When the second orc raiding party returns (five days after the characters
sound of running water and a curious buzzing coming from far below.
The easternmost chamber in the Mountain Door complex formerly served as the main entrance to the Glitterhame, which occupies the great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
characters comply, the pechs become curious and willing to chat. Otherwise, they resume their work, defending themselves if necessary. In conversation, the pechs warn the characters about the clay golem in
party from inside the cage. Freed Genie. If the cage is destroyed, Kasdu’ul returns to her lively self. The grateful genie urges the characters to find and slay the dao that imprisoned her if they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
, like the deaths of stars or which gate-town will be consumed by a plane next. Portal. This passage travels through both space and time. Any creature that uses the portal returns to area P3a moments
). Treasure. A character who searches the room finds curios worth 15,000 gp, a dagger of venom, a suit of demon armor, and an instrument of the bards (Anstruth harp), all designed with vulpine shapes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
similar magic also disperses the fog, which returns after 10 minutes. Cages. The cages contain some of Xanthoria’s failed experiments, which she left to die and rot: The rotting corpse of what looks like
afraid but seems curious, and he is clean and seems well fed. He addresses the robed figure, calling her Xanthoria and asking her to show him what she’s doing in an attempt to alleviate his boredom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
save. If any characters keep their composure, Gorguth becomes friendly and willing to chat. If every character fails the save, the chimera laughs and returns to the sky. What Gorguth Knows. Gorguth
trespassers to back away from their den. The cub is indifferent—curious but skittish. What the Bears Know. The bears’ attitudes improve by one step if the characters offer them food or if a character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
here when he isn’t conducting business in area B25 or entertaining visitors in area B26. Treasure. The lyre is an instrument of the bards (Cli lyre) decorated with carvings of phoenixes. Jarazoun
intruding spirit is banished using magic such as the dispel evil and good spell. The banished spirit returns to the book.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
temple. Those seeking entrance must make signs like those described in E1. If the characters instead ask to speak with the temple’s leaders, one ogre leaves and returns with a razerblast from area E2
chamber, and a burned tapestry spans the east wall. Dancing about the room are four small humanoids made of magma.
The dancing creatures are four magmins. They are curious to know who the characters are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
waterfalls. Icy fog fills the cavern. The cave and the passageway are both Heavily Obscured by frigid fog. A strong wind (like that created by Gust of Wind) disperses the fog, but it returns after 1
condition. Releasing Enstavva. If the characters end Enstavva’s Petrified condition, she is pensive and Friendly toward anyone who frees her. Enstavva knows Common, Dwarvish, and Giant. She is curious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
library, after which the sound returns to its bottle. Breaking a bottle releases the sound, but the sound dissipates after it plays once. All the bottles are labeled. Sample contents include the
times in their lives and are curious about what lurks there. C24. Osvaldo’s Prison If Ammalia Cassalanter or Victoro Cassalanter (see appendix B) or both are present, the door to this room is unlocked but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
characters seeking assistance to wait for the cathedral’s caretaker to return. If they heed the druid’s advice, assume that the caretaker returns at the next dawn. The primary caretaker of Shadowtop
are even more formidable than the knights and have served the city well for years. Silverymoon is also a haven for Harpers — not surprising, given that many Harpers are wizards and bards. Grand and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Realm from the Briny Maze. If you choose, curious characters might find locations from the previous chapter nearby. Bubbles. The flumphs installed the organic devices that generate the bubbles. The
, which killed them while they were determining how to get through the door. The encephalon cluster returns occasionally to gnaw on the bones. Rear Mindgate. The double door can be opened only by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
an avalanche as it attacks. Overlords and Minions. Blue dragons covet valuable and talented creatures whose service reinforces their sense of superiority. Bards, sages, artists, wizards, and assassins
attackers to be crushed and suffocated. When it returns later, it collects its possessions — along with the wealth of the dead intruders.
Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
tricks with good humor. Copper dragons are particularly fond of bards. A dragon might carve out part of its lair as a temporary abode for a bard willing to regale it with stories, riddles, and music. To
possessing the item. Instead, it might send curious treasure hunters on a wild goose chase to search for the object while it watches from afar for its own pleasure. A Copper Dragon’s Lair Copper dragons