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Thessalar

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

Toxicity. Any magic item that restores hit points and can be applied to a piercing or slashing weapon (a potion, an ointment, and so forth) causes a hit with that weapon to deal extra damage to Thessalar

of life, resulting in such creatures as the thessalhydra and the owlbear. In recent years, he has also researched the prolonging of life—namely his own. Thessalar hopes that by becoming a lich

Knight of Eldraine

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

embodiment of one of the five virtues the knights of the realm hold as standards of excellence. The recent invasion of nightmarish creatures called Phyrexians devastated the courts, with much of the

. Knights of Eldraine channel their devotion to the virtues of the realm into magical power that infuses their attacks. Most knights deal extra radiant damage with these attacks, but some knights

Hobgoblin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

Hobgoblin Hobgoblins are cunning, disciplined warriors who crave conquest. They impose a strict military hierarchy and are often found in the company of goblins and bugbears. Hobgoblin Medium

10 (+0) CHA 9 (−1) Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages Common, Goblin Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Martial Advantage. Once per turn, the hobgoblin can deal an

Subclasses

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

3rd Filled with a rage that channels the primal magic of the storm Barbarian Path of the Zealot 3rd Fueled by a religious zeal that visits destruction on foes Bard College of Glamour 3rd Wields the

beguiling, glorious magic of the Feywild Bard College of Swords 3rd Entertains and slays with daring feats of weapon prowess Bard College of Whispers 3rd Plants fear and doubt in the minds of others

Bards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

living storehouses of history and folklore. Bards know a great deal, and they tend to be willing to share what they know, or at least barter for it. The arrival of a renowned bard is a special occasion

, akin to the visit of a dignitary. A bard can reasonably expect at least a hot supper and a clean place to sleep from a local landlord or inn in exchange for a few songs or stories. A noble might host a

Travel to the Tomb

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

Uthtower, an ancient keep swallowed by the mere. Trekking on foot into the salt marshes is arduous work, with or without a barge, and the journey takes well over a day. Due to the recent proliferation

(and likely destruction) of a great deal of undead from this region, the characters are likely to simply have a miserable day trudging through the muck. However, if you so wish, feel free to through in an encounter or two with undead that are fleeing the site of the battle at Leilon.

Low-Level Followers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

2nd-level wizard as an apprentice, a cleric might choose (or be assigned) a 3rd-level cleric as an acolyte, and a bard might take on a 4th-level bard as an understudy. One advantage of allowing lower

monsters that are an appropriate challenge for higher-level characters can deal enough damage to instantly kill or incapacitate a low-level follower. The adventurers should expect to spend effort and resources protecting lower-level NPC party members and to provide healing when this protection fails.

Franchise Downtime

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

as heroes, cement recent alliances, wrap up open plot hooks, or deal with debts or obligations incurred while saving the world. Friends and Enemies The characters’ heroics might have changed the

defeat) and to set the course for the campaign to come. The characters might enjoy changing cosmetic elements of their franchise headquarters to reflect their recent victories, spread their reputation

A Beautiful Mine

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

standing on a box, yelling about various local happenings, including the recent evacuation of workers from a nearby mine that has been overrun by kobolds. A reward of 50 gp is offered to anyone who can rid

, setting the kobolds on edge. The characters can either try to parley with the kobolds and get them to leave the mine peacefully, or they can rid Ten-Towns of their presence permanently and try to deal with the grell on their own.

Enlarge/Reduce

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

Enlarge/Reduce Level 2 Transmutation (Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 30 feet Components: V, S, M (a pinch of powdered iron) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute

category—from Medium to Large, for example. The target also has Advantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws. The target’s attacks with its enlarged weapons or Unarmed Strikes deal an extra 1d4

Suggestion

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

Suggestion Level 2 Enchantment (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 30 feet Components: V, M (a drop of honey) Duration: Concentration, up to 8 hours You suggest a

obviously deal damage to the target or its allies. For example, you could say, “Fetch the key to the cult’s treasure vault, and give the key to me.” Or you could say, “Stop fighting, leave this

Mass Suggestion

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

Mass Suggestion Level 6 Enchantment (Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 60 feet Components: V, M (a snake’s tongue) Duration: 24 hours You suggest a course of activity

deal damage to any of the targets or their allies. For example, you could say, “Walk to the village down that road, and help the villagers there harvest crops until sunset.” Or you could say, “Now is

Fount of Moonlight

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

Fount of Moonlight Level 4 Evocation (Bard, Druid) Casting Time: Action Range: Self Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes A cool light wreathes your body for the duration

, emitting Bright Light in a 20-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 20 feet. Until the spell ends, you have Resistance to Radiant damage, and your melee attacks deal an extra 2d6 Radiant

Dragonmarked Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

those parties — but it seems like you made a deal with the fey prince. You’re not sure what you agreed to; you’d better find out! Guild Artisan Bard. You ran the finest bar in Cyre, until the Mourning

True Strike

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

True Strike Divination Cantrip (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: Self Components: S, M (a weapon with which you have proficiency and that is worth 1+ CP) Duration

of using Strength or Dexterity. If the attack deals damage, it can be Radiant damage or the weapon’s normal damage type (your choice). Cantrip Upgrade. Whether you deal Radiant damage or the weapon’s

Wealth

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

, measuring gold by the pound rather than by the coin. Only merchants, adventurers, and those offering professional services for hire commonly deal in coins. Starting Wealth by Class Class Funds

Barbarian 2d4 × 10 gp Bard 5d4 × 10 gp Cleric 5d4 × 10 gp Druid 2d4 × 10 gp Fighter 5d4 × 10 gp Monk 5d4 gp Paladin 5d4 × 10 gp Ranger 5d4 × 10 gp Rogue 4d4 × 10 gp Sorcerer 3d4 × 10 gp Warlock 4d4 × 10 gp Wizard 4d4 × 10 gp

Devil Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

, speaking in measured sentences or noticing pleasant details about the environment or a character’s clothing. Patience. Devils are rarely in a rush to make a deal or sign a contract. As masters of the

devil as it plots its conquest or corruption of a soul. This allows for winding schemes that are rarely what they seem on the surface. For minor devils, a simple acceptance of an evil gift is enough

Mass Suggestion

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

Mass Suggestion Level 6 Enchantment (Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 60 feet Components: V, M (a snake’s tongue) Duration: 24 hours You suggest a course of activity

deal damage to any of the targets or their allies. For example, you could say, “Walk to the village down that road, and help the villagers there harvest crops until sunset.” Or you could say, “Now is

Suggestion

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

Suggestion Level 2 Enchantment (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 30 feet Components: V, M (a drop of honey) Duration: Concentration, up to 8 hours You suggest a

obviously deal damage to the target or its allies. For example, you could say, “Fetch the key to the cult’s treasure vault, and give the key to me.” Or you could say, “Stop fighting, leave this

Enlarge/Reduce

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

Enlarge/Reduce Level 2 Transmutation (Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 30 feet Components: V, S, M (a pinch of powdered iron) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute

category—from Medium to Large, for example. The target also has Advantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws. The target’s attacks with its enlarged weapons or Unarmed Strikes deal an extra 1d4

Suggestion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

Suggestion Level 2 Enchantment (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 30 feet Components: V, M (a drop of honey) Duration: Concentration, up to 8 hours You suggest a

obviously deal damage to the target or it allies. For example, you could say, “Fetch the key to the cult’s treasure vault, and give the key to me.” Or you could say, “Stop fighting, leave this library

Enlarge/Reduce

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

Enlarge/Reduce Level 2 Transmutation (Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 30 feet Components: V, S, M (a pinch of powdered iron) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute

category—from Medium to Large, for example. The target also has Advantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws. The target’s attacks with its enlarged weapons or Unarmed Strikes deal an extra 1d4

Friends

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

Friends Enchantment Cantrip (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 10 feet Components: S, M (some makeup) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute You magically emanate

if it isn’t a Humanoid, if you’re fighting it, or if you have cast this spell on it within the past 24 hours. The spell ends early if the target takes damage or if you make an attack roll, deal damage, or force anyone to make a saving throw. When the spell ends, the target knows it was Charmed by you.

Mislead

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

Mislead Level 5 Illusion (Bard, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: Self Components: S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour You gain the Invisible condition at the same time that an

illusory double of you appears where you are standing. The double lasts for the duration, but the invisibility ends immediately after you make an attack roll, deal damage, or cast a spell. As a Magic

True Strike

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

True Strike Divination Cantrip (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: Self Components: S, M (a weapon with which you have proficiency and that is worth 1+ CP) Duration

of using Strength or Dexterity. If the attack deals damage, it can be Radiant damage or the weapon’s normal damage type (your choice). Cantrip Upgrade. Whether you deal Radiant damage or the weapon’s

Mislead

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

Mislead Level 5 Illusion (Bard, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: Self Components: S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour You gain the Invisible condition at the same time that an

illusory double of you appears where you are standing. The double lasts for the duration, but the invisibility ends immediately after you make an attack roll, deal damage, or cast a spell. As a Magic

Chapter 2: The Lands of Barovia

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

forever shattered when Strahd led a bloody crusade against the enemies of his family that ended here with the slaughter of hundreds. Struck by the scenic beauty of his most recent conquest and eager to

Playing with Class

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

: Barbarian: Path of the Ancestral Guardian, Path of the Zealot Bard: College of Glamour, College of Whispers Druid: Circle of Dreams, Circle of the Shepherd Fighter: Arcane Archer, Cavalier, Samurai

Monk: Way of the Drunken Master, Way of the Kensei, Way of the Sun Soul Paladin: Oath of Conquest Ranger: Gloom Stalker, Horizon Walker, Monster Slayer Rogue: Mastermind, Scout, Swashbuckler Sorcerer: Divine Soul, Shadow Magic, Storm Sorcery Warlock: Celestial, Hexblade Wizard: War Magic

Knight

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

Knight The Order of the Gauntlet is taking strides to deal with the giant threat. The characters encounter a knight of the order mounted on a warhorse clad in chain mail barding (AC 16). There is a

Jordeth Tavilson (LN male Illuskan knight of Tyr), a believer in swift justice, has a gash in his armor and a broken lute strapped to his back. The lute belonged to his squire, who perished in a recent

Adventure Summary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

part of its original cargo and others recent invaders—Aphelion asks the party to carry out tasks on each level of the spacecraft in exchange for its assistance and rewards. Aphelion can override many

, the computer relies on the characters to clear the way. Once the characters deal with the behemoth, they must contend with Aphelion to safeguard the scientist from the supercomputer’s mechanical clutches.

Prestidigitation

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

Prestidigitation Transmutation Cantrip (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 10 feet Components: V, S Duration: Up to 1 hour You create a magical effect within range

make a color, a small mark, or a symbol appear on an object or a surface for 1 hour. Minor Creation. You create a nonmagical trinket or an illusory image that can fit in your hand. It lasts until the end of your next turn. A trinket can deal no damage and has no monetary worth.

Awaken

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

Awaken Level 5 Transmutation (Bard, Druid) Casting Time: 8 hours Range: Touch Components: V, S, M (an agate worth 1,000+ GP, which the spell consumes) Duration: Instantaneous You spend the

Awakened Tree in “Creature Stat Blocks”. The awakened target has the Charmed condition for 30 days or until you or your allies deal damage to it. When that condition ends, the awakened creature chooses its attitude toward you.

Phantasmal Force

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

Phantasmal Force Level 2 Illusion (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 60 feet (10 ft. Square) Components: V, S, M (a bit of fleece) Duration: 1 Minute You attempt to

. On each of your turns, such a phantasm can deal 2d8 Psychic damage to the target if it is in the phantasm’s area or within 5 feet of the phantasm. The target perceives the damage as a type appropriate to the illusion.

Prestidigitation

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

Prestidigitation Transmutation Cantrip (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 10 feet Components: V, S Duration: Up to 1 hour You create a magical effect within range

make a color, a small mark, or a symbol appear on an object or a surface for 1 hour. Minor Creation. You create a nonmagical trinket or an illusory image that can fit in your hand. It lasts until the end of your next turn. A trinket can deal no damage and has no monetary worth.

Awaken

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

Awaken Level 5 Transmutation (Bard, Druid) Casting Time: 8 hours Range: Touch Components: V, S, M (an agate worth 1,000+ GP, which the spell consumes) Duration: Instantaneous You spend the

Awakened Tree in the Monster Manual. The awakened target has the Charmed condition for 30 days or until you or your allies deal damage to it. When that condition ends, the awakened creature chooses its attitude toward you.

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