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Spell Scroll of Fireball

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

This Spell Scroll bears the words of the Fireball spell, written in a mystical cipher. If Fireball is on your spell list, you can read the scroll and cast it without Material components. Otherwise

, the scroll is unintelligible. Casting Fireball by reading the scroll requires it’s normal casting time. Once cast, the scroll crumbles to dust. If the casting is interrupted, the scroll isn&rsquo

Spell Scroll

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

A Spell Scroll bears the words of a single spell, written in a mystical cipher. If the spell is on your spell list, you can read the scroll and cast its spell without Material components. Otherwise

, the scroll is unintelligible. Casting the spell by reading the scroll requires the spell’s normal casting time. Once the spell is cast, the scroll crumbles to dust. If the casting is interrupted

Encode Thoughts

Spells Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

memory), you can transform the thoughts or memories you read, rather than your own, into a thought strand. Casting this spell while holding a thought strand allows you to instantly receive whatever

otherwise stationary. If you cast this spell while concentrating on a spell or an ability that allows you to read or manipulate the thoughts of others (such as detect thoughts or modify

Quandrix Professor of Theory

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

the professor sees another creature within 60 feet of itself casting a spell, the professor can try to nullify the spell’s formation. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 saving throw using the

interacts with the world can change the world. They impress upon their students to use magic as a tool to shape the overall experience of reality, and in turn make the world a better place. Quandrix

Iggwilv the Witch Queen

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

, teleport, wishNegate Spell (2/Day). When Iggwilv sees a creature within 60 feet of her casting a spell, she tries to interrupt it. If the creature is casting a spell using a spell slot of 8th level or

lower, its spell fails and has no effect. If it is casting a 9th-level spell, it must succeed on a DC 22 Intelligence saving throw, or the spells fails and has no effect.Iggwilv can take 3 legendary

Isperia

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. Isperia is immune to any effect that would sense her emotions or read her thoughts, as well as any divination spell that she refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain her intentions or

slot): divine word 8th level (1 slot): antimagic fieldMultiattack. Isperia makes two claw attacks. She can cast a spell with a casting time of 1 action in place of one claw attack. Claw. Melee Weapon

Spell Scroll Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

A Spell Scroll bears the words of a single spell, written in a mystical cipher. If the spell is on your spell list, you can read the scroll and cast its spell without Material components. Otherwise

, the scroll is unintelligible. Casting the spell by reading the scroll requires the spell’s normal casting time. Once the spell is cast, the scroll crumbles to dust. If the casting is interrupted

Mister Light

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

spell attacks): At will: dancing lights, polymorph (after casting, roll a d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Witchlight vane"}; on a roll of 3 or 8, Light can’t cast the spell

get to know Naeryx better, though it took a while for Naeryx to trust him. After getting his hands on some money, Urmius bought a sad little carnival that was camped on the outskirts of

Tearulai

Magic Items Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

has an Intelligence of 17, a Wisdom of 12, and a Charisma of 20. It has hearing and truesight out to a range of 120 feet. It communicates telepathically with its attuned wielder and can speak, read, and

, fine art, and poetry. Vain, the weapon strives to improve its appearance. It craves gemstones and seeks out better ones with which to adorn itself. Most of all, it longs to return to the forests around

Vecna the Archlich

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

reactions per round but only one per turn. Dread Counterspell. Vecna utters a dread word to interrupt a creature he can see that is casting a spell. If the spell is 4th level or lower, it fails and

scribe. He spent the better part of his childhood secretly educating himself in his masters’ arts. Once Vecna learned all he could, he massacred the wizards. He then recorded his every foul thought

Alustriel Silverhand

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

/day each: Telepathy, Teleport, Time Stop Shining Counterspell. Alustriel interrupts a creature she can see within 60 feet of herself that is casting a spell. If the spell is 5th level or lower

Alustriel and her deeds better known than in the Silver Marches and its capital, Silverymoon. Alustriel ruled Silverymoon for centuries, once disguised as a wizard named Elué Dualen and then later

Hellfire Engine

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

wish spell or killing the lemure and casting true resurrection on the creature’s original body can restore it to life. Constructs and devils are immune to this effect.Hellfire engines are

intervene on their behalf. The archdukes of the Nine Hells would like nothing better than to modify this magic so it works against demons, too, but that discovery has eluded them so far.Fire, PoisonCold, Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

You have always had a way with people. You know what makes them tick, you can tease out their hearts’ desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions you can read

there, I have a child who doesn’t know me. I’m making the world better for him or her. 4 I come from a noble family, and one day I’ll reclaim my lands and title from those who

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

using her magic. Casting such great magic night after night while also granting spells to her devoted followers leaves Auril weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined

to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures that can harm her. Auril’s worshipers know better than to disturb her self-imposed isolation. Terrible blizzards have cut off Icewind Dale

Wand of Orcus Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

. Made from bones as hard as iron, the wand is topped with a magically enlarged skull that once belonged to a human hero slain by Orcus. The wand can magically change in size to better conform to the

to a range of 120 feet. The wand communicates telepathically with its wielder and can speak, read, and understand Abyssal and Common. Personality. The wand’s purpose is to help satisfy Orcus

Auril (First Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

realm in the far north and, after a time, plunged it into frigid darkness using her magic. Casting such great magic night after night while also granting spells to her devoted followers leaves Auril

weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures that can harm her. Auril’s worshipers know better than to

Circle of Power

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Circle of Power 5th-level abjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self (30-foot radius) Components: V Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes Divine energy radiates from you, distorting and

diffusing magical energy within 30 feet of you. Until the spell ends, the sphere moves with you, centered on you. For the duration, each friendly creature in the area (including you) has advantage on saving

Shield of the Hidden Lord

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Intelligence of 22, a Wisdom of 18, and a Charisma of 24, as well as hearing and truesight out to a range of 120 feet. The shield can speak, read, and understand Common and Infernal, and it can communicate

(incorrectly) that it can break free of the shield if it’s brought to the Nine Hells, for it’s convinced that the shield’s powers are weaker there. Freeing Gargauth. Casting dispel

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Frostmaiden could not stay away for long. Auril returned to her icy realm in the far north and, after a time, plunged it into frigid darkness using her magic. Casting such great magic night after

that can harm her. Auril’s worshipers know better than to disturb her self-imposed isolation. Terrible blizzards have cut off Icewind Dale from the rest of the world, and a shroud of mist

Sword of Zariel

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

transformation. Your alignment becomes lawful good, and you gain the following traits: Angelic Language. You can speak, read, and write Celestial. Celestial Resistance. You have resistance to necrotic and

conduct myself determines my reward in the afterlife. (Lawful) 6 Redemption. All creatures are capable of change for the better. (Good) Bonds D6 BOND 1 I have a

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

can tease out their hearts’ desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions you can read them like they were children’s books. It’s a useful talent, and

. 3 Somewhere out there, I have a child who doesn’t know me. I’m making the world better for him or her. 4 I come from a noble family, and one day I’ll reclaim my lands and

Running This Chapter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Running This Chapter In this chapter, the characters explore the halls of Lavoglia, better known as the Palace of Heart’s Desire. Most likely, they’ve learned of Zybilna’s betrayal at the hands of

’ experience as entertaining as possible: Read the description of Iggwilv’s Cauldron in appendix A. Read this chapter in its entirety, and reacquaint yourself with the “Rules of Conduct” and “Death in

Spell Scroll (p. 200)

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

Spell Scroll (p. 200) Starting with its second sentence, the first paragraph now reads as follows: If the spell is on your class’s spell list, you can read the scroll and cast its spell without

providing any material components. Otherwise, the scroll is unintelligible. Casting the spell by reading the scroll requires the spell’s normal casting time. Once the spell is cast, the words on the scroll fade, and it crumbles to dust. If the casting is interrupted, the scroll is not lost.

Card Reading

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

card in order. 1. The Tome of Strahd Flip over card 1, and read: This card tells of history. Knowledge of the ancient will help you better understand your enemy. This card determines the location of

Card Reading When you perform a card reading before running the adventure, write down the results for reference later. If the characters have their fortunes read in the adventures, do the card

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

new leader can act as the real boss. If the creature brushes aside such manipulation, the tribe falls into line behind the new tyrant—better to abide the new rule than conspire against it and be

goblin is a sorcerer with the wild magic origin whose every casting, including cantrips, is accompanied by a wild magic surge. Use the mage stat block in the Monster Manual to represent this goblin, adding

First Blood

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

First Blood After the last veteran is defeated or once the veterans stand down, read the following: A tall elf woman wearing a sumptuous gown appears at the mouth of the alley, shaking her head

their overzealousness. Seeing how you handle yourselves, though, I might be able to better apologize with an offer of employment.” The woman introduces herself as Madame Samira Arah, the newest member of Zinda’s ruling council, the Kings of Coin (see the “Zinda Gazetteer” section).

Running the Adventure

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

be read aloud or paraphrased for the players when their characters first arrive at a location or under a specific circumstance as described in the text. When a creature’s name appears in bold type

, that’s a visual cue pointing you to its stat block as a way of saying, “Hey, DM, you better get this creature’s stat block ready. You’re going to need it.” The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for

Githyanki

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

in Seadeeps (level 17). Knights and the Draconic Tongue Githyanki knights encountered in the Crystal Labyrinth and Stardock speak Draconic in addition to their native language of Gith — all the better

exercise and a tome of clear thought, and she has promised to award both items to her most accomplished soldier. In truth, she plans to read these tomes to gain their benefits herself, but uses the

Running the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

be read aloud or paraphrased for the players when their characters first arrive at a location or under a specific circumstance, as described in the text. The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for

most of the creatures encountered in this adventure. When a creature’s name appears in bold type, that’s a visual cue pointing you to its stat block as a way of saying, “Hey, DM, you’d better get

Sign of Sorcery

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

Sign of Sorcery As the world well knows, some sorcerers are better than others at controlling their spellcasting. Sometimes a wild display of magic gone awry emanates from a sorcerer who casts a

spell. But even when one’s magic goes off as planned, the act of casting is often accompanied by a telltale sign that makes it clear where that magical energy came from. When your sorcerer character casts

Being the Dungeon Master

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

of the action during play, describing locations and creatures that the adventurers face with read-aloud text. The players decide what their characters do as they navigate hazards and choose what to

, making sure the rules serve the group’s fun. Tutorials in each adventure teach you some of those rules, but you’ll want to reference the D&D Beyond Basic Rules to better understand them. Keep It Secret

The Cauldron Was Saved

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

something else, Zybilna satisfies that desire as well as she can, given the limits of the spell. If Zybilna can provide what the characters desire without casting a wish spell, so much the better. For

The Cauldron Was Saved If her cauldron was not destroyed, Zybilna offers her rescuers the use of a wish spell in return for their accomplishments: “As a reward, I offer you one free casting of a wish

Mind Blank

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Mind Blank Level 8 Abjuration (Bard, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: Touch Components: V, S Duration: 24 hours Until the spell ends, one willing creature you touch has Immunity to Psychic

damage and the Charmed condition. The target is also unaffected by anything that would sense its emotions or alignment, read its thoughts, or magically detect its location, and no spell—not even Wish—can gather information about the target, observe it remotely, or control its mind.

Mind Blank

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Mind Blank 8th-level abjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S Duration: 24 hours Until the spell ends, one willing creature you touch is immune to psychic damage, any effect

that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, divination spells, and the charmed condition. The spell even foils wish spells and spells or effects of similar power used to affect the target’s mind or to gain information about the target.

Mind Blank

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

Mind Blank Level 8 Abjuration (Bard, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: Touch Components: V, S Duration: 24 hours Until the spell ends, one willing creature you touch has Immunity to Psychic

damage and the Charmed condition. The target is also unaffected by anything that would sense its emotions or alignment, read its thoughts, or magically detect its location, and no spell—not even Wish—can gather information about the target, observe it remotely, or control its mind.

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