before bands device charge returns

Swanmay

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

along well with dryads and other creatures devoted to protecting the wilderness. Roll or choose a result from the Swanmay’s Charge table as inspiration for what a swanmay protects. Swanmay

’s Charge 1d6 The Swanmay Is Devoted to Protecting … 1 A hidden spring. 2 A lakeshore recently ravaged by a forest fire. 3 The conjunction of three rivers

Mechanical Wonder

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

horizontally for every 1 foot it descends in the air. If a creature attached to a cord is ever more than 500 feet away from the gyrocopter, the cord immediately disappears and returns to the wonder

mobility wonder transforms into a personal transport device and remains active for 24 hours. While active, the mobility wonder increases your Speed to 30 feet. Other creatures can’t remove your mobility wonder from you unless you allow it.

Mechanical Wonder

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

creature attached to a cord is ever more than 500 feet away from the gyrocopter, the cord immediately disappears and returns to the wonder. Mobility Wonder (Common). While inactive, the mobility wonder

resembles a metal turtle shell with straps. It is designed to be worn on your back or flank, depending on your anatomy. Once wound, the mobility wonder transforms into a personal transport device and

Awakened White Moose

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Charge. If the moose moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with an antlers attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType

":"damage","rollAction":"Charge","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. Sure-Footed. The moose

Deck of Dimensions

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

to use the following properties: Marked Card. As a bonus action, you can expend 1 charge to draw a card from the deck and place it in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of you. The card then becomes

wearing or carrying, appearing in the closest unoccupied space to the card. After you teleport in this way, or after 8 hours, the card returns to the deck, and the mark on it fades. Riffling Portal. As an

Artus Cimber

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

. While attuned to and wearing the ring, Artus can expend the necessary number of charges to activate one of the following properties: Artus can expend 1 charge and use the ring to lower the

returns to normal at a rate of 10 degrees per minute. Artus can cast one of the following spells from the ring (spell save DC 17) by expending the necessary number of charges: Bigby's hand (2

Wand of Orcus Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

The ghastly Wand of Orcus rarely leaves Orcus’s side. The device, as evil as its creator, shares the demon lord’s aims to snuff out the lives of all living things and bind the Material

or more of its charges to cast one of the following spells (save DC 18) from it: animate dead (1 charge), blight (2 charges), circle of death (3 charges), finger of death (3 charges), power word kill

The Maze Engine

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

The Maze Engine Deep within the Labyrinth lies the Maze Engine — a mechanical, magically powered device capable of altering reality. Modrons refer to the device as an Orderer because it was designed

chapter 2, “Creating a Multiverse,” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). It’s a 20-foot-diameter sphere built of 1-foot-wide bands of magically hardened and shaped bronze, engraved with arcane symbols. Gaps

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

sparkles. If you use an arcane focus, it probably takes the form of an intricate device that could include metal gauntlets, glass canisters, copper tubing, and leather straps attaching it to your body

An Orzhov banker financed my laboratory’s current work and expects great returns. 8 I have a cousin in the Cult of Rakdos, and we get along quite well. 9 A former attendant from the

Deck of Dimensions

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

charges. While holding it, you can expend 1 or more of its charges to use the following properties: Robson Michel Deck of Dimensions Marked Card. As a bonus action, you can expend 1 charge to draw a

hours, the card returns to the deck, and the mark on it fades. Riffling Portal. As an action, you can expend 3 charges to cast the Arcane Gate spell from the deck. The deck vanishes, and fluttering

Ring of Winter

Magic Items Tomb of Annihilation

regains all its expended charges daily at dawn. While wearing the ring, you can expend the necessary number of charges to activate one of the following properties: You can expend 1 charge as an action

point the temperature in the area returns to normal at a rate of 10 degrees per minute. You can cast one of the following spells from the ring (spell save DC 17) by expending the necessary number of

Against the Giants

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

Against the Giants Giants have been raiding settled lands in bands, with giants of different sorts in these marauding groups. Death and destruction have been laid heavily upon every place these

lean times for the rulers as well as the ruled. Therefore, a party of the bravest and most powerful adventurers has been assembled and given the charge to punish the miscreant giants. Characters whose

Thornwall Keep

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

Thornwall Keep Veins of bronze-colored ivy cling to Thornwall Keep’s ancient three-story stone tower, the tallest structure in Vogler. From its crenelated roof rises an elaborate device resembling a

talk about the keep, the excavations she’s conducting on the grounds, and the device on the roof—all detailed in the “Vogler Gazetteer” section. The Green Shield After their breakfast, Becklin steps

Appendix 3. Dungeon Master Tips

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma

stop the Gith Capacitor from achieving a full charge. At the same time, to show off as many new creatures from Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes, this adventure is extremely combat heavy as well. To keep the

action going while remaining fair, this reliquary becomes the essential time keeping device for the adventurers. Whoever is attuned to the reliquary can instinctively tell how charged up the Gith

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out on a

raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that the

Appendix D: Magic Items

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

these items during the adventure but don’t want to make them part of your long-term campaign, some of them might function only in the monastery or Daoine Gloine, while others might be charge-dependent

trinket, two successes to operate a force pike or a teleportation-field device, and four successes to operate Kwalish’s powered armor.

Orc

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Orc When an existing territory is depleted of food, an orc tribe divides into roving bands that scout for choice hunting grounds. When each party returns, it brings back trophies and news of targets

Hall of the Fire Giant King

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

thereof) has been to the other two places, the characters will know that there is a charge upon them to report definite information to the rulers who have sent them forth to inflict punishment on the

keep all the loot they find, plus the possibility of reward from the rulers of the lands being ravaged by the giant bands. And now the adventurers stand before the black and smoking slag hill that

The Caller

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

statistics similar to a succubus/incubus, and no matter how many times it’s defeated, it always returns. Use the Caller to create adventures involving secret histories, domain-spanning conspiracies

requests they hunt down the Caller. This figure provides their agents with a device that allows the bearers to travel to whatever domain the Caller is currently in.

Imp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

take over bands of weaker monsters, or they might pose as helpful spirits and trick influential individuals into pursuing nefarious ends. I can tell you what I know, but wouldn’t you rather I tell you

. Shape-Shift. The imp shape-shifts to resemble a rat (Speed 20 ft.), a raven (20 ft., Fly 60 ft.), or a spider (20 ft., Climb 20 ft.), or it returns to its true form. Its game statistics are the same in each form, except for its Speed. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed.

8. Sculptors' Workroom

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

contains a small, unpainted miniature figure representing each character. Each figure is a tiny clockwork device. If painted and kept on hand, the figures secretly animate to help the characters with

Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the girallon to leave. Roll a d4. On a 1–2, the girallon checks in with Moghadam in area 1. On a 3–4, it goes to see Phenex in area 14.

M8. Endelyn's Mask Collection

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

that falls to the floor. “Binky!” shrieks the caged goblin. Endelyn uses the lightning-powered arcane device in this room to punish those who irritate her. The device has 3 charges and regains all

expended charges after 8 hours. Pulling the lever expends 1 charge and causes a line of golden lightning, 10 feet long and 5 feet wide, to flash between the two copper spheres. Any creature in this line

Centaur

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

the far-traveling Lagonna band and the proud raiders of the Pheres band. These bands occupy territories situated between the three major human poleis, making them common sights to those who travel human

basic physiology, the centaur bands are commonly associated with their own distinct traits. Lagonna band centaurs tend to be sleek and muscular, with powerful legs built for endurance rather than

8. The Draakhorn

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

dragon, it hangs suspended by chains from the ceiling of this chamber, blasted with fire to a dark ebony hue and bound by thick bands of bronze. Draconic runes etched into its surface glow with a purple

dragons to help them in their war against the giants. The Draakhorn is a signaling device, and it is so large that it requires two Medium creatures (or one Large or bigger creature) to hold it while a

8. The Draakhorn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

dragon, it hangs suspended by chains from the ceiling of this chamber, blasted with fire to a dark ebony hue and bound by thick bands of bronze. Draconic runes etched into its surface glow with a

dragons to help them in their war against the giants. The Draakhorn is a signaling device, and it is so large that it requires two Medium creatures (or one Large or bigger creature) to hold it while a

Mezzoloth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

, violent yugoloths are more direct than most of their scheming brethren, but what they lack in guile they make up for in persistence and numbers. Mezzoloths typically form mercenary bands with others of

or Ranged Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) Piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) Force damage. Hit or Miss: The trident magically returns to the mezzoloth’s claw immediately

Charms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Supernatural Gift (Charm) This Charm has 3 charges. You can expend some of its charges to cast one of the following spells: Greater Restoration (2 charges) or Lesser Restoration (1 charge). Once all its

days. The Charm then vanishes from you, and the weapon returns to normal. Charm of Vitality Supernatural Gift (Charm) This Charm allows you to give yourself the benefit of a Potion of Vitality as a Magic action. Once you do so, the Charm vanishes from you.

Ring of Winter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

necessary number of charges to activate one of the following properties: You can expend 1 charge as an action and use the ring to lower the temperature in a 120-foot-radius sphere centered on a point you

below 32 degrees. This effect is permanent unless you use the ring to end it as an action, at which point the temperature in the area returns to normal at a rate of 10 degrees per minute. You can cast

6. Captive Balor

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

black sphere holds the demon in place, and appears to be slowly draining away its essence. The balor Tarnhem is bound here by the magic of Acererak, who has fashioned a device from a sphere of

the mouth of the great green devil face in this area when the Tomb of Horrors is complete. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area reverts Tarnhem to an earlier period before so much of his life force was drained, awakening him if he is unconscious.

Bitter Grievances

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

history of that nation. It was seized by Thrane during the Last War, and the Treaty of Thronehold ratified its occupation of the place. Thrane placed an Aundairian archbishop, Solgar Dariznu, in charge

bands; some independent war bands have even crossed the Talenta Plains to raid across the borders of Karrnath and Q’barra. High King Vadallia insists that these are the actions of individual soldiers

Running the Siege

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

. Initial Surge The first sign that the orcs have arrived occurs when their scouts appear on the low ridges all around the compound. Soon after, small bands of orcs spread out, surrounding the buildings. With

are within range, they throw javelins at any visible targets. The next round, they charge to close the distance and attack with melee weapons. After two or three rounds, the orcs retreat. The orcs

The Wilds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

. Scions of a once-mighty empire, the elves of Eldraine have found new purpose in their role as guardians of nature. Most elves move through the woods in small bands of hunters, gatherers, and druids

invasion, the fauns have taken charge of the Tanglespan, a great chasm between the realm and the wilds. They map out the crisscrossing pathways spanning the chasm, fight off the trolls who lurk beneath the

Finding Iymrith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

information, Hekaton (or Serissa) leaves Imperator Uthor in charge of Maelstrom and sets out with four storm giant bodyguards named Nimir, Orlekto, Shaldoor, and Vaasha (see appendix D for statistics

roll initiative for each storm giant. The former approach expedites combat; the latter leads to a battle with more verisimilitude. HARSHNAG RETURNS! If the characters decide to confront Iymrith

The Monastery

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

or fog. A force pike uses an energy cell (see area M10), expending one charge for each successful attack. If claimed as treasure, a pike’s cell holds 2d10 remaining charges. If you prefer not to have

appears to emerge from the other ring, no matter how far apart the devices are. The second device has a flying speed of 40 feet, and can be flown remotely under the creature’s control as part of its

Appendix D: Magic

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

, and they spoil if not consumed after 24 hours. Gems and precious metals created by the chest disappear after 1 minute. The chest regains 1d20 expended charges daily at dawn. If the item’s last charge

of Fisher’s Delight d20 Fish Color Magical Property 1–10 Green with copper bands This tasty fish provides a day’s worth of nourishment to one creature that eats it. The fish loses this

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