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Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
depending on the tattoo’s rarity, as shown below. You can use a shield and still gain this benefit.
RARITY
AC
Barrier Tattoo Uncommon;Uncommon
12 + your Dexterity modifier
Barrier Tattoo Rare;Rare
15 + your Dexterity modifier (maximum of +2)
Barrier Tattoo Very Rare;Very Rare
18
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
” Team's decisionist — and, depending on who you talk to, a reincarnated demigod. (It's a long story.) Those who know him acknowledge his confidence, his arrogance, and his odd ability to engage with
for the previous life in a karmic-ledger kind of way. His current incarnation embraces the good side. Mostly. Except for that occasional toxic bitterness. Oh, and the misanthropy. Actually, if you end up hating this guy, it's probably not your fault.
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
. Their song has a strange magical current to it, causing those who hear it to suffer a stomach-churning vertigo that makes it impossible to move at speed or climb cave walls. Spellcasters suffer as their
old pathways become impassable or a flock sustains heavy losses in a particular area, dire corbies will sometimes chart a new migratory course. Depending on their new route, a mob of these creatures
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Forged by the archwizard Ahghairon, this intelligent battleaxe was crafted to defend Waterdeep. Its current wielder is a former member of Force Grey named Meloon Wardragon (see appendix B), but the
defense against the axe, which passes through that spell’s barrier of magical force.
When you hit a fiend or an undead with the axe, cold blue flames erupt from its blade and deal an extra 2d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
original expedition that lead to Daoine Gloine, the legendary city deep within the Barrier Peaks — and the site of Kwalish’s current laboratory. After reaching Daoine Gloine, the characters find the city
an accomplished gnome map merchant named Anaxi Zephries, known as “the Cartophile.” Information collected by Anaxi over the years has traced Kwalish’s route into the Barrier Peaks — at least up to the
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Spells
Cantrip
produce flame, shocking grasp
1st
chaos bolt, create or destroy water, unseen servant
2nd
heat metal, rope trick
3rd
call lightning,
tend to be loud, flashy, or explosive, even when the effect is unremarkable. For example, when you open the portal of a rope trick spell, the portal might be outlined by harmless, showy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Barrier Tattoo Wondrous item (tattoo), rarity varies (requires attunement) Produced by a special needle, this magic tattoo depicts protective imagery and uses ink that resembles liquid metal. Tattoo
you aren’t wearing armor, the tattoo grants you an Armor Class depending on the tattoo’s rarity, as shown below. You can use a shield and still gain this benefit. Rarity AC Uncommon 12 + your Dexterity modifier Rare 15 + your Dexterity modifier (maximum of +2) Very Rare 18
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
quarters in the priestess’s tower. Each hanging tower has two chambers, with a rope ladder running between the upper and lower chamber through a zurkhwood trapdoor. The elite warriors have finer
quaggoth is also present, carrying out chores such as cleaning up or delivering water. Either reacts hostilely to intruders, but they might choose to flee and warn the outpost rather than attack, depending
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
boiling oil down each rope. A creature that starts its turn holding onto the oily rope takes 5 (2d4) fire damage, or half as much damage with a successful DC 10 Dexterity saving throw. A creature must
succeed on a DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check to climb an oily rope. Failing this check by 5 or more causes the creature to fall. Prize. If a character wins the contest of fire giant’s spirit, Diasma
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
zurkhwood blocks attached to one another by a length of rope. If its chocks are removed, a cart begins to roll. Its initial speed of 10 feet increases by 10 feet every round until it comes to the end of its
track or reaches its maximum speed of 60 feet. A cart stops if it hits a stopped cart or the iron guard barrier at either end of the track.
Each cart weighs 300 pounds empty and is equipped with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
5. Portrait of a Mad Mage This room is empty except for an enormous red velvet curtain that covers the north wall. A pull-rope on one side of the curtain allows it to be drawn back. Behind the
painting must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or suffer a random form of long-term madness, determined by rolling on the Long-Term Madness table in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. On a failed save, a creature can be affected by the painting again, but not until its current madness ends.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
22. Frictionless Trap When the characters pass through the door from area 21, describe the features of the room beyond depending on how much of the chamber they can see. The path to the west is
seemingly disappear. This fact tends to frustrate (at least initially) any scheme for attaching a rope to the west wall from afar. In fact, however, one way to get safely across is to get a rope strung
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
— or simply bored, depending on what the characters have accomplished before reaching this level. See appendix A for more information on the Mad Mage. If the characters and their actions support
Halaster’s current goal (see “Halaster’s Goals”), the Mad Mage is not necessarily hostile. For example, if his primary goal is to find an apprentice, Halaster has kept an eye on any arcane spellcasters in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
conduct their business; and the Outer City, which lies outside the walls and where most of the city’s laborers reside in conditions that vary from crowded but clean to squalid. Depending on timing
he sells all the material needed for long-distance freight hauling: wagons, rope, netting, grease, chains, wheels, and so on. His shop also repairs wagons. He is not directly involved in the hiring of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
conduct their business; and the Outer City, which lies outside the walls and where most of the city’s laborers reside in conditions that vary from crowded but clean to squalid. Depending on timing
he sells all the material needed for long-distance freight hauling: wagons, rope, netting, grease, chains, wheels, and so on. His shop also repairs wagons. He is not directly involved in the hiring of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Keoland’s current ruler, King Kimbertos Skotti. The region enjoys a warm, mild climate but faces many threats from monstrous foes. Old Keoland Locations Location Ruler Description Bissel, the March of
; current inhabitants unknown Yeomanry, the Freeholder Vyndi Skyspear (goliath) Independent republic governed by an elected freeholder Old Keoland Culture Old Keoland is a diverse region of the Flanaess
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
characters enter an area marked on the patrol route, roll a die. The size of the die rolled is determined by the current suspicion level of the prison, as indicated on the Suspicion table. On a 1, the
group Dexterity (Stealth) check or try to blend in by making a group Charisma (Deception) check. Each check is made against a DC set by the current suspicion level. On a failure, the patrol notices
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
characters enter an area marked on the patrol route, roll a die. The size of the die rolled is determined by the current suspicion level of the prison, as indicated on the Suspicion table. On a 1, the
group Dexterity (Stealth) check or try to blend in by making a group Charisma (Deception) check. Each check is made against a DC set by the current suspicion level. On a failure, the patrol notices
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Oak Truestrike Oak Truestrike is the “B” Team’s decisionist — and, depending on who you talk to, a reincarnated demigod. (It’s a long story.) Those who know him acknowledge his confidence, his
deaths, but he spends each new life accounting for the previous life in a karmic-ledger kind of way. His current incarnation embraces the good side. Mostly. Except for that occasional toxic bitterness. Oh
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
evil tyrants. In the current situation, it doesn’t take long for them to suspect that the Zhentarim is wholly or partially responsible for the escalation of violence in Waterdeep. Harper spies might
depending on the circumstances. Remallia Haventree (see appendix B) feeds useful bits of information to the adventurers and might also offer them temporary shelter. If the adventurers are accosted and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
. Despite their influence within the city, factions have been erased from the city in the past, and current factions tread carefully to avoid that fate for themselves. They actively recruit new members
individuals known as factols. These leaders embody their groups’ philosophies and serve different roles depending on their factions’ needs. Factols and their delegates also represent their factions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Azuredge Weapon (battleaxe), legendary (requires attunement) Forged by the archwizard Ahghairon, this intelligent battleaxe was crafted to defend Waterdeep. Its current wielder is a former member of
made with this magic weapon. The shield spell provides no defense against the axe, which passes through that spell’s barrier of magical force. When you hit a fiend or an undead with the axe, cold blue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
boxes sealed with wax, 200 ballista bolts, 1000 yards of sailcloth, 500 feet of uncut silk rope, and four kegs of resin. Two drowned blades and two drowned ascetics wait for intruders toward the ship’s
into the lower decks, and so may be excluded from this combat if the entire party is below. INTERIOR FEATURES
This area has the following features.
Current. The water here is still, though it slowly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
30 GP, 50 feet of rope, five torches, and a Potion of Healing. Potion of Healing. A Potion of Healing is a small vial with shimmering red magical liquid inside. If a character drinks the liquid, it
restores 2d4 + 2 Hit Points to the character. These Hit Points are added to the character’s current Hit Points. A character’s Hit Point value cannot be higher than their Hit Point Maximum. Advantage and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Meeting Kwalish You have several options for having Kwalish appear to the characters, depending on how much time you wish to dedicate to the party’s exploration of the city of Daoine Gloine. Quick
concerns, and he believes that the secrets of the technology found in the Barrier Peaks hold a vast potential to advance knowledge. If questioned, he proudly details his experiments (including with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
creature that wades into this fissure or starts its turn there must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or be swept away by the current and dropped into the shaft that plunges thousands of feet
. M6. Bucket Lift A wooden pulley system has been constructed around a large hole in the floor. A bucket big enough to hold a humanoid is held up by thick rope. Three alcoves next to the lift contain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
a failed check, the crowd counts as 10 feet of difficult terrain. 3 A large stained-glass window or similar barrier blocks your path. Make a DC 10 Strength saving throw to smash through the barrier
and keep going. On a failed save, you bounce off the barrier and fall prone. 4 A maze of barrels, crates, or similar obstacles stands in your way. Make a DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) or Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
character manages to finish an arduous climb to the top of a cliff despite slipping, only to realize that the rope on which his companions dangle below him is close to breaking. When you introduce costs such
consequences depending on the degree of failure. For example, a character who fails to disarm a trapped chest might accidentally spring the trap if the check fails by 5 or more, whereas a lesser failure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
into view. As these creatures travel, they hoot, chirp, and howl in maddening cacophony. Their song has a strange magical current to it, causing those who hear it to suffer a stomach-churning vertigo
course. Depending on their new route, a mob of these creatures might emerge in a dungeon connecting the Underdark and the surface world. Rampaging through such a dungeon, the flock often forces its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
ownership of the place, she has merely taken over the manor from its current owner. That owner (whose identity is left to your determination) is kept alive and bound within an extradimensional prison
, treated as a permanent Leomund’s tiny hut held inside a permanent rope trick spell that can be opened only by Lynx. When the rope from the spell hangs down, it is disguised as a curtain pull in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
coil of rope slams into the character, unfurling and reducing their speed by half until the end of their turn. 16 Loose rigging careens across the deck. Choose a character. That character must succeed
on a DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to grab the rigging and be safely flung to an unoccupied space within 40 feet of their current position. On a failure, they stay where they are and fall prone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
hungry xorn. Ghuldur grasps the rope from which she hangs and is threatening to feed her to the xorn unless she divulges the location of the gem she stole from Krimgol. Yantha Coaxrock. Yantha is the
leader of the Stoneheart Enclave based in Blingdenstone (see chapter 6). She is bound with rope and spinning an elaborate lie about how the drow must’ve charmed her and taken Krimgol’s gem. She has an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, move a pile of stones, or tie a dozen knots in a length of rope.
Bonus Actions
Move Soul Light. The brigganock moves its soul light up to 30 feet in any direction to an unoccupied space it can see. At the end of the current turn, the light returns to the brigganock.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Modes of Travel The adventurers might find different ways to cross the Darklake, depending on how long they traverse it and who or what they encounter along the way. Since there is no wind in the
character sitting in a floating barrel or other watertight container, either steering with a paddle or flowing with the current. Such a vessel has a speed of 1 mph, requires a crew of 1, allows for no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
tunnel system, older tunnels are often employed in these traps. A tunnel can be rigged to collapse by pulling a rope connected to a support beam; a fleeing kobold can yank the rope, or the beam might be in
. Individual kobolds might rest in a shallow pit or a personal-sized alcove, depending on the customs of the tribe. These spaces are used primarily for resting, although some kobolds might quietly work on






