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Stonemelder

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

Death Burst. When the stonemelder dies, it turns to stone and explodes in a burst of rock shards, becoming a smoking pile of rubble. Each creature within 10 feet of the exploding stonemelder must

","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It knows the following sorcerer spells (an asterisked spell is from appendix B): Cantrips (at will): acid splash, blade ward, light, mending

Ruinblade

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

version of the green devil face of the Tomb of Horrors is fashioned into the hilt of the weapon, with the blade extending from its open mouth. The blade always appears ruined and rusting, and causes its

surroundings to appear reflected in the blade as if in a state of decay. You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. When you hit an undead creature with it, the attack

Aasimar Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

I saw her, wreathed in wings of pure light, her eyes blazing with the fury of the gods. The bone devils stopped in their tracks, shielding their faces. Her blade, now a brand of light, swept

aasimar are typically content to turn away from the world, but a few become agents of evil. In their minds, their exposure to celestial powers amounted to little more than brainwashing. Evil aasimar make

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

shadow on a balcony a stone’s throw away. She slides her blade free of its cloth-wrapped scabbard and peers through the open window at the tyrant prince, so vulnerable in the grip of sleep

nearby towns or villages and exchanging their service for food and other goods. As versatile warriors, monks often end up protecting their neighbors from monsters or tyrants. For a monk, becoming an

Gith

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

Gith The descendants of an ancient people — so old their original name has been lost — have turned against each other, becoming vicious enemies divided over mortality, purpose, and the machinations

, content within the confines of their fortresses floating through the chaos of Limbo. Although the two groups of gith despise each other, their hatred for the mind flayers from whom they escaped

Gambler's Blade

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Gambler’s Blade Weapon (any sword), rare (requires attunement) Choose a magical bonus of +1 to +3. This sword gains that bonus to its attack and damage rolls. For each point of bonus you choose for

the sword, you take a corresponding penalty (−1 to −3) to your death saving throws. You can change this magical bonus each day at dawn. Curse. This weapon is cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends

30. Path to the Tomb

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

30. Path to the Tomb Keresta uses this hallway to reach her tomb. 30a. Secret Door A bas-relief mural covers the southwest wall of this 20-foot-high room. The mural depicts Shar in the form of a

young woman, her billowing cloak becoming one with the night sky as she descends upon unsuspecting human mourners in a graveyard. In each hand, she clutches a dagger. Characters who examine the mural

15: Metallurgy Lab

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

15: Metallurgy Lab The doors leading into the northeast and southwest ends of this chamber are both red. Michele Giorgi Some of the creatures imprisoned in the Donjon Sphere aren’t content to

tentacles. Upon seeing the characters, Bimbi sighs with relief and explains it’s searching for fresh brains to feed its friend, a mind flayer imprisoned in an isolation chamber (area 20b). “I used to find

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

; activities. Swinging a blade formed of pure fire, a half-elf charges into a mass of skeletal soldiers, sundering the unnatural magic that gives the foul creatures the mocking semblance of life

becoming a druid was part of your character’s destiny. Have you always been an adventurer as part of your druidic calling, or did you first spend time as a caretaker of a sacred grove or spring

Polymorph Blade

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Polymorph Blade Weapon (any sword), very rare (requires attunement) When you attack a creature with this magic weapon and roll a 20 on the attack roll, the creature must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving

has legendary actions. Curse. This weapon is cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse to you. Until the curse is broken with a remove curse spell or similar magic, you are unwilling to

Blade of the Medusa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Blade of the Medusa Weapon (any sword), very rare (requires attunement) When you attack a creature with this magic weapon and roll a 20 on the attack roll, the creature must make a DC 15 Constitution

to this effect if it is immune to damage of the weapon’s type, does not have a body made of flesh, or has legendary actions. Curse. This weapon is cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse

Ruinblade

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

use the weapon as his own phylactery.) A small jade version of the green devil face of the Tomb of Horrors is fashioned into the hilt of the weapon, with the blade extending from its open mouth. The

blade always appears ruined and rusting, and causes its surroundings to appear reflected in the blade as if in a state of decay. You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic

Wood Elves: The Tairnadal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

champions of Dhakaan — live on after death, becoming the patron ancestors of the Tairnadal. Upon reaching adulthood, a Tairnadal elf forms a bond with one of these ancestors and strives to follow in

weapon of Valenar elves. A haft of fine wood supports a long, curving blade on either end. Forged with techniques honed over centuries, these blades are strong, sharp, and remarkably light. Each

Dragonmarked NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

the Bitter Blade in House Deneith squeezes tribute from local towns in exchange for “protection.” 3 An heir of House Ghallanda poisons members of other dragonmarked houses who stay in non-Ghallanda

other while spying on local nobility. 10 An heir of House Sivis starts blackmailing people based on the content of intercepted messages. 11 A bounty hunter of House Tharashk hunts one of the characters

Welcome to Leilon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

of Leilon were content to leave his tower and the monsters within alone. The Spellplague, a divine phenomenon that twisted Faerûn’s magic, corrupted the tower’s defenses. The creatures sealed within

adventurers called the Swords of Leilon. When the House of Thalivar released its monsters, the Swords fought to cover the escape of the townsfolk. They died, becoming ghosts bound to Leilon’s ruins

Who's Your Friend?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

. After poking through your oatmeal with the blade of her dagger, the gnome lifts it out and shows you an oatmeal-smeared object resembling a tiny bead. She glances over her shoulder toward where cultists

.” Jamna Gleamsilver If the characters tell Gleamsilver what they know about the cult’s cargo, she expresses gratitude and relief that she doesn’t need to risk breaking into their wagons. In fact, she

Who's Your Friend?

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

. After poking through your oatmeal with the blade of her dagger, the gnome lifts it out and shows you an oatmeal-smeared object resembling a tiny bead. She glances over her shoulder toward where cultists

.” Jamna Gleamsilver If the characters tell Gleamsilver what they know about the cult’s cargo, she expresses gratitude and relief that she doesn’t need to risk breaking into their wagons. In fact

Trapper

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

halfling-sized meal once a week to remain sated. It is content to stay in one place, given a steady supply of food, and thus trappers are a threat along any well-traveled dungeon corridor and on routes

remnants as bait: a creature that stops to investigate the bones for valuables stands a good chance of becoming the trapper’s next meal. Trapper Large monstrosity, unaligned Armor Class 13 (natural

Converted Windmill: Autumn

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

onset of madness. Now she locks herself away, content to let time erode the last of her conscience. She always saw Dagult and Waterdeep as one and the same, and now they are both her mortal enemies

. Art Imitates Life (3/Day). Kalain touches one of her paintings and causes its subject to spring forth, becoming a creature of that kind provided its CR is 3 or lower. The creature appears in an

Nocturnal Raiders

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

were heaped with corpses and awash in blood. Even the surface elves might be content to overlook their hatred for their kin and leave the drow alone, as long as they never had to lay eyes on the drow or

without becoming victims themselves. Slaves and Status The drow are known and feared throughout the world for their practice of slavery, but those who have visited their cities report that slaves aren’t as

The Hexblade

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

warlocks create weapons that emulate those formed in the Shadowfell. Others forgo such arms, content to weave the dark magic of that plane into their spellcasting. Because the Raven Queen is known to

use your Charisma modifier, instead of Strength or Dexterity, for the attack and damage rolls. This benefit lasts until you finish a long rest. If you later gain the Pact of the Blade feature, this

Appendix D: Magic

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

is expended, roll a d20. On a 1, the chest loses its magic (becoming an ordinary chest), and its gemstones turn to dust. Cauldron of Plenty Wondrous item, rare This cauldron is made of thick

word stun 9th level: blade of disaster,* power word kill *Described in this chapter. Wizard Spells Characters who obtain The Codicil of White from Auril’s abode or The Incantations of Iriolarthas

Vlaakith's Dilemma

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

raids, she risks her best warriors and marauders becoming experienced and powerful enough to challenge her rule. Also, if she sends out too many raiding parties at one time, the security of Tu’narath

, and every such endeavor they undertake ends in this manner. A Blade Kept Sharp Despite the decadent lifestyle the githyanki indulge in, they remain in fighting shape. All are required to attend

Getting the Quest

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

Torrga Icevein. In other words, Sephek gets around. He’s charming. Makes friends easily. He’s also Torrga’s bodyguard, so I’m guessing he’s good with a blade. “His victims come from the only three towns

their way out of becoming sacrifices to Auril, it’s likely the Frostmaiden will use him to kill again. Hlin is too old and frail to apprehend Sephek herself, but she has more gold than she needs, so she

Mogis's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

his blade. To Mogis, the ideal follower is one who sheds all moral compunctions in the course of bringing suffering to the world. He also cultivates grievances and bitterness in those not ordinarily

dramatically (and perhaps violently) worthy in a contest of strength, a feat of endurance, or a similar accomplishment. 5 You called on Mogis’s power to settle old scores by becoming an

Example Complex Traps

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

cunningly hidden secret doors. The hallway is 20 feet wide and 160 feet long. It is mostly clear. After 80 feet, the floor is broken and cracked, becoming difficult terrain until the 130-foot mark

, imposing disadvantage on the blades’ attacks against the creature while it isn’t incapacitated. Attack. A creature in the area can ready an attack to strike at one of the blades as it goes by. The blade

Welcome to the City of Blades

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

come closer. Firelight illuminates massive columns with structures built around their bases. The cold air of the Underdark is becoming warmer even at this distance, and you can now see a variety of

foreign mercenaries). Possible offers of employment in the Blade Bazaar can also be turned into timely rescues for the adventurers. Otherwise, they end up in Overlake Hold, interrogated by Errde Blackskull.

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

the Great Blue Devil A relief of a scowling, fiendish face made of azure mosaic tiles spans the hallway’s back wall. The face’s mouth is open, revealing a black maw, and its eyes are carved from

clouded white crystal. To the right of the mosaic is a closed door. A character who examines the relief with a Detect Magic spell or similar magic finds that the relief’s mouth radiates conjuration magic

Black Earth Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

(spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It knows the following sorcerer spells (an asterisked spell is from appendix B): Cantrips (at will): acid splash, blade ward, light, mending, mold earth

in a burst of rock shards, becoming a smoking pile of rubble. Each creature within 10 feet of the exploding stonemelder must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 11 (2d10) bludgeoning damage on

Landro Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

yet, Glaive and one of her blade scout companions attack the characters from both ends of this narrow tunnel. After all combatants have taken a turn, the attackers flee into Landro and hide for another

with relief and waves, shouting, “Please, help me find my comrades!” The lawful good ghost, who says its name is Chandry, pleads with the characters to help it reunite with its comrades inside

Encounter Locations

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

the cloud giants who once occupied this keep. They were an isolated clan, content to live in peace away from the squabbles of other giants and mortals. Their propensity for using magic to alter the

Zikran’s Zephyrean Tome shatters and Gazre-Azam is released from the book. The djinni materializes in an unoccupied space within 30 feet of the book and lets out a deep sigh of relief. Treasure. The room

Monsters F - M

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

, Infernal, thieves’ cant Challenge 2 (450 XP) Special Equipment. Garret wears a ring of warmth (included in his statistics) and wields a gambler’s blade longsword (see appendix D). Bardic Inspiration

spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following bard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): blade ward, vicious mockery 1st level (4 slots

Locations on the Dungeon Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

The visible walls of the corridor leading south bear faint traces of disgusting murals and bas-relief depictions of nasty things. After about 40 feet, the way is completely blocked by tons of stone

. A character who tastes the wine must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution or Wisdom saving throw (drinker’s choice) to keep from becoming intoxicated. (One quart is enough to make a giant reel, while a

Tool Descriptions

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

supplies include ink, a dozen sheets of parchment, and three quills. Arcana. Although calligraphy is of little help in deciphering the content of magical writings, proficiency with these supplies can aid in

civilization, to predict areas where villages or towns might be found, and to avoid becoming lost. You have studied so many maps that common patterns, such as how trade routes evolve and where settlements

Lady's Ward

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

, they plead with the characters to represent them in court. 5 When the coast is clear, a shady-looking Doomguard rot blade (see Morte’s Planar Parade) opens their long overcoat in front of the characters

obstructing justice and becoming the next target. Though most of their work occurs in the Prison, members of the faction regularly mete out discipline in public for all to see. Lady’s Ward Locations Robson

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