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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
Darkvision out to 120 feet.
The wand communicates telepathically with its wielder and speaks Abyssal and Common.
Personality. The wand’s purpose is to help satisfy Orcus’s desire to slay
guarded.
Bathing the wand in positive energy (such as that which permeates the Positive Plane) causes it to crack and explode, but unless the above conditions are met, the wand instantly re-forms on Orcus’s layer of the Abyss.
Instrument of the Bards
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a legendary bard college. The
’t be used to cast that spell again until the next dawn. The spells use your spellcasting ability and spell save DC.
You can play the instrument while casting a spell that causes any of its
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
brief existence, a banderhobb attempts to carry out its creator’s bidding. It accomplishes its mission with no concern for the harm it suffers or causes. Its only desire is to serve and succeed. A
Bard
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set bards apart from their fellows. Only rarely do bards settle in one place for long, and their natural desire to travel—to find new tales to tell, new skills to learn, and new discoveries
of song, speech, and the magic they contain. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation
Orcus
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Prince of Undeath, known as the Blood Lord. He takes some pleasure in the sufferings of the living, but far prefers the company and service of the undead. His desire is to see all life quenched and the
action to cause one of the following effects; he can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row:
Orcus’s voice booms throughout the lair. His utterance causes one creature of his choice to
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
known as the Blood Lord. While he takes pleasure in the sufferings of the living, he far prefers the company and service of Undead. His desire is to see all life quenched and the multiverse transformed
’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row:
Deadly Utterance. Orcus’s voice booms throughout the lair. His utterance causes one creature of his choice to be subjected to power word
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Queen of Fungi, Lady of Rot and Decay, Zuggtmoy is an alien creature whose only desire is to infect the living with spores, transforming them into her mindless servants and, eventually, into
and make one weapon attack.
Summon Fungi. Zuggtmoy causes four gas spore;gas spores or violet fungus;violet fungi (both appear in the Monster Manual) to appear in unoccupied spaces that she chooses
Zuggtmoy
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
attack against a target that she designates.The Demon Queen of Fungi, Lady of Rot and Decay, Zuggtmoy is an alien creature whose only desire is to infect the living with spores, transforming them into her
), Zuggtmoy can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; she can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row.
Zuggtmoy causes four gas spore;gas spores or violet fungus;violet fungi
Wand of Orcus
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
’s desire to slay everything in the multiverse. The wand is cold, cruel, nihilistic, and bereft of humor.
In order to further its master’s goals, the wand feigns devotion to its current
imprisoned the hero’s soul and keeps it hidden and well guarded.
Bathing the wand in positive energy causes it to crack and explode, but unless the above conditions are met, the wand instantly reforms on Orcus’s layer of the Abyss.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
magic set bards apart from their fellows. Only rarely do bards settle in one place for long, and their natural desire to travel — to find new tales to tell, new skills to learn, and new discoveries
Learning from Experience True bards are not common in the world. Not every minstrel singing in a tavern or jester cavorting in a royal court is a bard. Discovering the magic hidden in music requires
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
magic set bards apart from their fellows. Only rarely do bards settle in one place for long, and their natural desire to travel — to find new tales to tell, new skills to learn, and new discoveries
Learning from Experience True bards are not common in the world. Not every minstrel singing in a tavern or jester cavorting in a royal court is a bard. Discovering the magic hidden in music requires
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Instrument of the Bards (p. 176) The final paragraph is replaced with the following: “You can play the instrument while casting a spell that causes any of its targets to be charmed on a failed saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
nautical theme; images of the sun; and mirrors, which they use to gaze at their own reflections and to redirect sunlight into their caves. Topaz dragons like to keep their lairs well lit and can spend
treasure appear bigger. But whatever pride topaz dragons take in their hoard, they have little desire to show it off, so even those rare creatures who maintain cordial relationships with a topaz
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
6. Reflections This swampy cavern has a 50-foot-high ceiling of jagged rock. Rising from the mire is an island of dry rock, upon which are the following features: Ruins and Statue. Amid the ruins of
on this level, the image changes to appear as that character, even if the character is later raised from the dead. A dispel magic spell that targets the image causes it to disappear for 1 hour. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Instrument of the Bards Wondrous item, rarity varies (requires attunement by a bard)
An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way
DC.
You can play the instrument while casting a spell that causes any of its targets to be charmed on a failed saving throw, thereby imposing disadvantage on the save. This effect applies only if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
suspicion and justifiable caution. Some wizards feel the very existence of warlocks taints the view of their noble Art and causes the common folk to view all practitioners of magic with doubt. Some
because they can’t find the power they desire elsewhere. Some warlocks forge multiple pacts, although they must eventually come to favor one over the others, as their patrons are jealous and possessive beings.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
holding them. Twelve painted figures line each hall, six on the west wall and six on the east wall, directly across from one another. Figures on facing walls are perfect reflections of each other
, 10-foot-wide curtain between the two hallways, radiating an aura of conjuration magic to a detect magic spell or similar effect. A successful dispel magic (DC 17) cast on the curtain causes it to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
peevishness brings the worst of the sun god’s qualities into focus. As a campaign villain, Heliod is most likely driven by his desire to assert his rulership over the other gods of the pantheon and his
decides to end their conflict by banishing Mogis. To his surprise, both gods turn against him. The resulting conflict causes the sun to rain divine blood, producing bizarre effects.
3 Angry at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
victory or by cleaving to stubbornly held ideas. Although a campaign against Iroas might be straightforward in how the action plays out, the underlying causes of conflict could be quite complex
, involving attacks on people who may seem unrelated to the initial conflict. As a campaign villain, Iroas is most likely driven by his desire to win in battle, to confront Mogis, or to avenge an insult to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
is a mystery, but Dusters maintain they must divest themselves of passion to progress. Death shows no desire or emotion, and neither should its heralds. Dusters see undeath as a precursor to True
exceptions for magic that causes individuals to rise as Undead—a transformation Dusters view as a natural stepping stone on the path to True Death.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
if the caves were near-perfect reflections of each other. Fey Crossings d8 Fey Crossing 1 Altar. This stone altar might be found atop a lonely plateau, behind a waterfall, inside a cave, or in
crystalline formations and resembles a glittering cathedral. When moonlight shines into the cave at night, it causes a shimmering pool or spring in the center of the cave to transform into a fey crossing. 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
peoples and monsters that inhabit the worlds on the Material Plane originated. After the First World was shattered by a great cataclysm, the many worlds were formed like reflections or (in some cases
chapter. This magic causes the user to appear in a known teleportation circle or some other location in another world. The Roots of the Worlds Similar to magical portals, nexus points are locations that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
inside it. Lifting the rusty visor on either suit’s helmet reveals its grinning skull, and removing the helmet entirely causes the goblin’s skull to tumble onto the floor. The suits topple over easily
, producing a loud clatter as the armor and skeletons break apart on the floor. Disturbing either suit of armor or touching the surface of the door causes a large, skeletal version of Endelyn’s gaunt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
studies are driven by a desire to manipulate reality. Flames Your magical ability stems from a gamble you made with a Fiend—though you’re not sure if you won or lost. Fool You use your arcane prowess to
con unsuspecting individuals. Gem You carry a seemingly ordinary item stolen from a powerful archmage, and it causes inexplicable things to happen around you. Jester You come from a long tradition of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
flee from opponents that can match my strength. 3 My supposed allies are my first victims. 4 Deep down inside, I am terrified I will fail Yeenoghu. 5 My desire to torment my foes sometimes gives them the opportunity to outwit me. 6 My arrogance causes me to overlook opportunities.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
firmly in the world by associating the class with a particular race or culture. For example, you might decide that bards, sorcerers, warlocks, and wizards represent the magical traditions of four
. You could break that down still further: bards of the College of Lore could be high elves, and bards of the College of War could be wood elves. Gnomes discovered the school of illusion, so all wizards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Zuggtmoy The Demon Queen of Fungi, Lady of Rot and Decay, Zuggtmoy is an alien creature whose only desire is to infect the living with spores, transforming them into her mindless servants and
; she can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row. Zuggtmoy causes four gas spores or violet fungi (see the Monster Manual) to appear in unoccupied spaces that she chooses within the lair. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
the trigger and the activity that causes the trap to activate. Effect. A trap’s effect occurs after it activates. The trap might fire a dart, unleash a cloud of poison gas, cause a hidden enclosure to
for you to describe what happens next, the players should be specific about how they want to defeat the trap. Simply stating the desire to make a check isn’t helpful for you. Ask the players where their characters are positioned and what they intend to do to defeat the trap.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
wand communicates telepathically with its wielder and speaks Abyssal and Common. Personality. The wand’s purpose is to help satisfy Orcus’s desire to slay everything in the multiverse. The wand is
which permeates the Positive Plane) causes it to crack and explode, but unless the above conditions are met, the wand instantly re-forms on Orcus’s layer of the Abyss.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
accomplishes its mission with no concern for the harm it suffers or causes. Its only desire is to serve and succeed. A banderhobb that is assigned to track down a target is particularly dangerous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Upper Palace Locations Palace of Heart’s Desire, Upper View Player Version P32. Minstrels’ Gallery This balcony extends out over the banquet hall (area P18). The door on the west wall is sealed with
. If it loses half or more of its hit points, the harpsichord is too damaged to play music. Reducing the harpsichord to 0 hit points destroys it and causes eight pieces of wreckage to magically spring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
versa, due to the mechanism’s many moving parts. Members of the Hourglass Coven who find themselves at risk of being captured or killed flee to the Palace of Heart’s Desire (see chapter 5) using their
pounds and has AC 17, 25 hit points, and immunity to lightning, poison, and psychic damage. Reducing one of these rods to 0 hit points destroys it and causes the rods above it to fall, making the lowest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
preens and holds long, complimentary conversations with myriad admiring reflections here. Escape Tunnel. From the sleeping chamber, a concealed escape tunnel leads out through a hollow root before
the attack. Grasping Plants. The faerie dragon causes roots and vines to temporarily grow around it; until initiative count 20 on the next round, the ground within 20 feet of the dragon is difficult
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Orcus Orcus is the Demon Prince of Undeath, also known as the Blood Lord. While he takes pleasure in the sufferings of the living, he far prefers the company and service of Undead. His desire is to
the lair. His utterance causes one creature of his choice to be subjected to power word kill. Orcus needn’t see the creature, but he must be aware that the individual is in the lair. Grasp of the Dead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
within. The Hourglass Coven’s thieves slip in and out of the tent as they desire, and most of the carnival staff prefer to give the attraction a wide berth, believing it to be jinxed or haunted
onlookers in their youth; the images grow steadily older, until the mirrors deep within the hall reflect onlookers in their twilight years. As the characters scrutinize their reflections, ask the players






