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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Spell Level
Spells
Cantrip
fire bolt, produce flame
1st
compelled duel, speak with animals, thunderwave
2nd
beast sense, shatter
3rd
conjure animals
Personality Trait
1
Unlike people, the beasts of the wild are friends who won’t stab me in the back.
2
Go ahead and insult me — I dare you.
3
I scorn those who can
Tabaxi
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
We had a tabaxi come through once, a few winters back. She kept the taproom packed each night with her stories and spent most days napping in a chair in front of the fireplace. We thought she was
figure responsible for the creation of the tabaxi, gifts each of his children with one specific feline trait. Those tabaxi gifted with curiosity are compelled to wander far and wide. They seek out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
pinned, face down, by rocks placed atop his arms, legs, and back. He is barefoot and wears ragged clothes.
Depending on what has happened in area T3, Grund (male half-orc thug) might be standing by
as responses to the characters’ questions. The Believers put him here as punishment for being disobedient. He failed to deliver a message from his father, Rotharr Hatherhand, to Ilmeth Waelvur. It
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the Fey type, has Intelligence 7, and can speak and understand simple phrases and concepts in Common. Nene has a boisterous personality but is easily distracted. He can mime straightforward responses to
questions, tap objects to get his point across, scratch simple images in the dirt, and so forth. The macaw is confused by the process of passing through the rift but is eager to get back to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
the characters), Daar’vik is suspicious and insists on escorting the ship back to the Rock of Bral, where he has it impounded until the question of its ownership can be resolved. Whether or not the
characters allow him to do this is up to them. If Captain Sartell is compelled to refuse Daar’vik’s offer of escort (perhaps because someone is holding her ship hostage or using magic to control her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
mimics in disguise. They are magically compelled to remain in this room and adhere to creatures only when Granny Nightshade orders them to do so. The mimics are trained in nonlethal combat
grimy, old-fashioned shawl, and her skin looks like gnarled bark. A large iron key extends from her back, ticking rhythmically as it rotates.
“Sit down, children,” she says in a voice reminiscent of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
is only as good as their word, and you feel compelled to keep others honest.
8 You can’t read or write, so this whole recording-and-playing-back-what-you-say-in-a-jar thing is a huge benefit.
. The jar is used to record others’ stories and your own observations, like a verbal notebook with unlimited space. The whisper jar records as fast as a creature can speak into it, and whispers back
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
turns his head and addresses them: “Are you here to worship me?”
If one or more characters say yes, the giant invites them to sit with him. If no characters say yes, he goes back to staring. Characters
who speak with the giant get lethargic responses but can eventually learn that he believes he’s a god whose followers forgot him, and now even he has forgotten who he is. The giant has no hope of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
typically have red hair. In the heat of battle, a firemane’s hair can ignite, transforming into a mane of flames cascading over its shoulders and down its back. Firemane Angel
Medium celestial
, requiring no material components:
3/day each: compelled duel, guiding bolt (as a 5th-level spell)
1/day each: daylight, fireball (as a 6th-level spell)
Magic Resistance. The angel has advantage on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
dozen miles of a behir’s lair, the behir is compelled to kill the dragon or drive it off. Only if the dragon proves too powerful to fight does a behir back down, seeking out a new lair site a great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
with the other archdevils to turn back the invasion. But when an investigation of the events uncovered his treachery, Baalzebul didn’t submit to punishment, and Maladomini was wracked with fighting as
alliances with him, even though they know he is compelled not to lie to them. Mortals, on the other hand, know nothing of the situation and still offer their souls to him. His ability to scheme
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
soon meet—and who could become a loyal ally. When the Knight card is used as a narrative device in this way, the ally it brings isn’t magically summoned or compelled to obey the characters; the deck
characters; perhaps the characters saved the ally’s life or helped the ally in a significant way. This is an especially good way to bring back an ally the characters liked but left behind in their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Ravenloft, then fades away. A creature charmed by Strahd feels compelled to accept the vampire’s invitation. N3q. Bathroom An iron tub with clawed feet stands against the back wall. Neatly folded
the center of the room. The chair behind the desk is comfortably padded and has the symbol of a roaring bear stitched into its back cushion. If the burgomaster has not been drawn elsewhere, he is here
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
demonic terrors of the Abyss. Were you in my place, would you risk it all to save others?” Zariel lets each character answer her question in turn. She thanks them for their responses, then utters a
question receive nothing. Once Zariel bestows her supernatural charms, Lulu’s Idyllglen memory ends. A flash of light brings all the characters (including dead ones) back to the Bleeding Citadel so that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
to fight back against the enemies of nature. 2 I found a place among a group of druids after I fled a catastrophe. 3 I have always had an affinity for animals, so I explored my talent to see how I
could best use it. 4 I befriended a druid and was moved by druidic teachings. I decided to follow my friend’s guidance and give something back to the world. 5 While I was growing up, I saw spirits all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw as the south end of the path collapses, blocking the way to area R7. On a successful save, the creature safely dodges back into area R3. On a failed save, it takes
in violet flames. To the east lies a shattered stone door, and north of it gapes a tunnel that leads back to the catacomb entrance. At the west end of the room stands a statue of a rearing horse and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
points as well.
Radiant Rebirth (Recharges after a Long Rest). If the archon is reduced to 0 hit points, it regains 30 hit points and springs back to its feet with a burst of radiance. Each
the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: command, compelled duel
1/day each: banishment, blade barrier
Mount. If the ashen rider isn’t mounted, it can use a bonus action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
his shield guardian. He stole the amulet that controls the shield guardian from a sorcerer some years back. Drannin Splithelm
Medium humanoid (shield dwarf), neutral evil
Armor Class 18 (plate
social graces Oreioth once possessed are fading rapidly. He has become a megalomaniac, styling himself the Lord of Lance Rock and surrounding himself with zombies and skeletons compelled to heed his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
in ice. At the back of the deck, a double door made of chitin and iron is tucked under two higher decks, the lower of which has another ballista mounted atop it.
The double door is iced shut but
cargo hold, the flesh golem tries to beat the characters unconscious. The squidlings are compelled to try to devour the brains of unconscious characters, avoiding combat otherwise. The heavy chains and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
characters use the “Rime of the Frostmaiden” to cut a path to the dungeon. Reading the poem creates an opening in the ice wall that’s 100 feet high, 30 feet wide, and 20 feet deep. A tunnel at the back
examples of the questions the party might ask, and the golem’s responses: “Do you know where Ythryn is?” (No.) “Were you damaged when the city fell?” (Yes.) “Is there danger ahead?” (I don’t know.) “Have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the obsidian insignia scarabs of House Freth can ignore. The back wall is lined with boxes arrayed on shelves. Inside these boxes are thirty shortswords, thirty hand crossbows, and several hundred
music box worth 2,500 gp. 19k. Mother and Brother As the characters approach any of the doors to this area, they hear a female voice shouting in Elvish, followed by a male voice’s muted responses. Erelal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
instead has darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. It can understand Common but speaks only preprogrammed responses. If the modron has a flying speed, the replica has wings but can’t fly. The modron’s
has an easily spotted 6-inch-wide slot on its back, with the edge of a round disk protruding from it. A character within 5 feet of the buzz saw who succeeds on a DC 10 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
paladins slew all but one of the ambassadors, and sent the survivor back to Jarant’s court to communicate their answer. The other responses to the Najaran ambassadors fell somewhere in between
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
1d4 rounds, as if affected by the polymorph spell. The snakes are compelled to attack any other creatures in the room. Treasure. In addition to opening the door, the key is worth 25 gp. RESTING
No
for a creature to tear away the cloth wrappings on itself or another creature. On a failed save, the creature is no longer paralyzed but is compelled to rise along with the zombies and move toward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
importance of the goal to the body they inhabit means that they are compelled to try to accomplish this goal. Players can share their secret goal with other individual players once they learn it, as long
. However, Thoman and Gorat now each have a key to the vault that allows them to act on their secrets later. 11:30 AM — The Tavern Rizwin leads the caravan party back through the barracks, then north
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
blocking it out of the way. Characters attempting to hold the door become suddenly distracted, unable to remember why they were doing so. Characters who refuse to enter the inn feel oddly compelled to move
erupt and arguments break out. They go back to being quiet and happy if left alone. Anyone making it through the arguments can learn that these two came in for lunch one day and have never left (they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
ceases attacking. If not attacked further, he shares his name and the following facts: He is magically compelled to serve a black-robed wizard named Lohezet. He’s wary of Lohezet’s co-commander
orchestra pits, while a dais in the center holds a bejeweled throne whose back is carved like the rays of the sun. Seated on the throne is a human man dressed in crimson robes and wearing a crown bearing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
them home and allows them and their companions to pass through the gate unmolested. Otherwise, Arn tells the party in a deep and gravelly voice, “Turn back. You are not welcome here.” Two 500-pound
of the ledge, and two rough-hewn tunnels at the back of the ledge lead deeper into the mountain.
Five goliath warriors (see appendix C) stand guard atop this overlook. The griffon’s nest contains a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
undrinkable. D6. Bloated Corpse Floating face-down in the middle of this flooded room is the bloated corpse of a shirtless male human with knife wounds in his back. The corpse was once a Bhaal
to melt away and also causes the altar to smolder. D8. Moldy Tapestry The back wall of this dry alcove is hung with a 5-foot-wide, 7-foot-tall tapestry. It depicts a grisly scene of four faceless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. Barred Door. A back door leads out to the street. This sturdy wooden door is barred shut on the inside. Forcing it open from the outside requires a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check and makes a
information that Lord Gralhund does (see “Orond Gralhund” below) but won’t divulge it or the name of his master, Manshoon, unless he’s magically compelled to do so. Area G15a is a bathroom. A curtain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
on a grid, unless the DM says effects snap to the grid. There are many ways to position that cube. Can a creature under the effect of compelled duel teleport more than 30 feet away from the caster? No
. You can’t move farther than 30 feet away from the caster of compelled duel by any means, including teleportation. Is the damage dealt by a beast from conjure animals considered magical? The stat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
those whom the harpies lured to destruction. When the harpies spot intruders, they begin to sing. Those who are affected by the harpies’ song are compelled to climb. The nests are 80 feet above the
fissures high in the cavern walls.
This chamber is the Temple of the Elder Elemental Eye, the dark force that lies behind Elemental Evil. The ziggurat dates back to ancient times when drow renegades
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
from the outside. A wagon assembled in area J19 can be backed up to any pen. With the pen door open, a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Animal Handling) check then coaxes a caged creature into the back of a
towels. Against the back wall stands a wooden mannequin wearing an eye patch. A secret door along one wall can be detected with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. Starboard Closet. This closet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
“Recent Events in Phandalin” section can guide the NPCs’ responses to the characters’ questions. But beyond being sources of information, many of the NPCs in this episode have the potential to interact
stabbing people in the back while keeping a fake grin on his face. He is cunning in the ways of business, knowing exactly who to bribe or threaten to get what he wants, but he’s careful to keep most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
stat block with these changes: It speaks Common, though its responses are programmed. A successful DC 11 Wisdom (Perception) check notes a small clockwork device attached to the inside of a
swanky boardroom. Eight of the nine liches are here on an annual retreat, taking a break from the various exploitative and profitable enterprises they run back home. Lottie is the ninth lich. This