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Summon Construct

Spells Player’s Handbook

You call forth the spirit of a Construct. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range and uses the Construct Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose a material: Clay

, Metal, or Stone. The creature resembles an animate statue (you determine the appearance) made of the chosen material, which determines certain details in its stat block. The creature disappears when

Mechanical Wonder

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its movement to avoid danger. The domestic wonderis destroyed if it drops to 0 Hit Points. Domestic Wonder Medium Construct, Unaligned AC 9 Initiative -1

. The flying wonderis destroyed if it drops to 0 Hit Points. Flying Wonder Tiny Construct, Unaligned AC 12 Initiative +2 (12) HP 2 (1d4) Speed 5 ft., Fly 30 ft. Mod

Bugbear

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

and from out of the corner of your eye, they came to the Material Plane, urged to spread throughout the multiverse by the conquering god Maglubiyet. Centuries later, they still bear a fey gift for

. Here’s a list of the game’s creature types in alphabetical order: Aberration, Beast, Celestial, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead

Fire Genasi

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

range from deep charcoal to shades of red and orange. Some bear skin tones common to humanity but with fiery marks, such as slowly swirling lights under their skin that resemble embers or glowing red

creature type is. Here’s a list of the game’s creature types in alphabetical order: Aberration, Beast, Celestial, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

journals or hidden away in someone’s mind. Even you might not be aware of all the reasons behind the missions you carry out. Sometimes a mission’s sole purpose is to conceal the

d6 Flaw 1 I like secrets so much that I’m reluctant to share details of a plan even with those who need to know. 2 I would let my friends die rather than reveal my true

Mighty Servant of Leuk-o

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Named for the warlord who infamously employed it, the Mighty Servant of Leuk-o is a fantastically powerful, 10-foot-tall machine that turns into an animate construct when piloted. Crafted of a

conjecture than fact, often referring to otherworldly beings, the mysterious Barrier Peaks in Oerth, and the supposedly related device known as the Machine of Lum the Mad. The best details on the device

Slouching Toward Sloobludop

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

Slouching Toward Sloobludop The characters can choose to go to Sloobludop for several reasons: They need a boat (and possibly a guide) to navigate the Darklake. Travel along the waterways of the

Darklake is an excellent way to throw off their drow pursuers (see chapter 2 for details). Staying a short while in Sloobludop can provide a respite from pursuit, since the drow are reluctant to provoke

Summon Construct

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

Summon Construct Level 4 Conjuration (Wizard) HECTOR ORTIZ Construct Spirit (Stone) Casting Time: Action Range: 90 feet Components: V, S, M (a lockbox worth 400+ GP) Duration: Concentration

, up to 1 hour You call forth the spirit of a Construct. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range and uses the Construct Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose a

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. (Chaotic) 2 Empathy. It’s a gift to share in another’s joy, even if sometimes you must bear their pain, too. (Good) 3 Hospitality. We all live beautiful lives—it would be a

take in the breathtaking view.A Crystal Dragon’s Lair Crystal dragons dwell in cold regions, where they construct ice and snow structures reminiscent of castles but open to the sky. Glittering

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

something new. (Chaotic) 2 Empathy. It’s a gift to share in another’s joy, even if sometimes you must bear their pain, too. (Good) 3 Hospitality. We all live beautiful lives—it

central spire—the highest point in the local landscape—to take in the breathtaking view.A Crystal Dragon’s Lair Crystal dragons dwell in cold regions, where they construct ice and

Flavors of Fantasy

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

this baseline: a multitude of humanoid races coexist with humans in fantastic worlds. Adventurers bring magical powers to bear against the monstrous threats they face. These characters typically come

selfish reasons. Technology and society are based on medieval norms, though the culture isn’t necessarily European. Campaigns often revolve around delving into ancient dungeons in search of treasure or in

Atagua Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Atagua Features Those familiar with Atagua know the following details: Hallmarks. This land is known for the chocolate and sugar produced there and for the elevated walkways that traverse its forests

with smaller numbers of dark-skinned forest gnomes and tieflings, the latter of whom typically bear three horns. Nomadic clans of thri-kreen with iridescent carapaces also wander the Llanos; they’re

In This Collection

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

In This Collection Monstrous Compendium: Eldraine Creatures contains details of twenty-five denizens of Eldraine, presented in alphabetical order. The following table shows all these creatures and

allows you to sort them by creature type and challenge rating. Eldraine Creatures CR Creature Creature Type 1/2 Faerie Borrower Fey 1/2 Gingerbrute Construct 1 Faerie Pest Fey 2 Faerie Pathlighter

What the Redbrands Know

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

locals, for reasons unknown. (The Spider wants to keep potential competition away from the Phandelver mine.) The Spider sent bugbears to reinforce the Redbrands and provide extra muscle (see area R9

). Complex Guardian. The lower part of the complex is guarded by a hideous “eye monster” (see area R8). Prisoners. The Redbrands have a handful of captives in a holding area “near the old crypts,” which are guarded by skeletons (see area R4 for details).

Arcane Workshop

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

build specialized workshops for those purposes. Arcane Workshop Adventures Characters might find their way to an arcane workshop for a variety of reasons. Some possibilities are outlined in the Arcane

artificers finish making the item. 2 Petition the ranking artificer for access to the workshop’s specialized library. 3 Use the workshop to create a crucial magic item. 4 Locate a stolen construct that has

Lonelywood

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

and docks bear carvings of dragons, lions, and goats that pay deference to the family’s crest, which featured a chimera. Roughly half of Lonelywood’s able-bodied residents trawl the lake for

knucklehead trout, while most of the others spend their days in the forest felling and hewing the trees that are used to construct boats and buildings. Lonelywood’s timber is taken by cart to be sold in other

The Road to Phandalin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

started. (If you’re using another adventure hook, skip to the second paragraph and adjust the details as necessary, ignoring the information about driving the cart.) You began your adventuring career in

. Gundren was clearly excited and more than a little secretive about his reasons for the trip, saying only that he and his brothers had found “something big,” and that he’d pay you ten gold pieces each for

Deck of Many More Things

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

protected by a box or pouch. The forty-four cards of the Deck of Many More Things bear similar imagery to those in the Deck of Many Things and have potent magical effects, which are detailed later in

02 Balance* 03 Beast 04 Book 05 Bridge 06 Campfire 07 Cavern 08 Celestial 09 Comet* 10 Construct 11 Corpse 12 Crossroads 13

Classroom Gossip

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

improvisational outdoor play (see “All the World’s a Stage” later in this chapter). Chatter Details The characters might hear any of the following remarks. The first two rumors are more or less true

, while the second two aren’t: Owlbear Prop. “The Playactors Drama Guild has combined the hide of a bear and an owl head taxidermy to create a weird owlbear prop.” Basilisk Prop. “A prop at this year’s

16. Main Laboratory (South)

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

16. Main Laboratory (South) Depending on how they move through this area, the characters might see into area 14 at the same time. See that area for additional details. A massive L-shaped laboratory

process by which two owlbears are fueling the creation of a new creature—a two-headed owlbear nicknamed Bear-Bear (see appendix B for its stat block). If the lizardfolk shamans are attacked, they

Champions of Rock Throwing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

accurately with both arms as with one, a feat most humans would find impossible. These attacks are effective only at shorter ranges, however, for obvious reasons. When they hunt by rock throwing, giants

use smaller stones, about the size of a human head, that can kill an elk or a bear without smashing it into pulp.

Overview

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

the cult. The adventurers are summoned to Waterdeep for a summit that will come to be known as the Council of Waterdeep (see chapter 9 for details). Four council sessions take place over the course of

working together and contributing to the overall effort can enough power be brought to bear against the cult to prevent Tiamat’s return. The more successful the characters are in their actions against the

Overview

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

the cult. The adventurers are summoned to Waterdeep for a summit that will come to be known as the Council of Waterdeep (see chapter 9 for details). Four council sessions take place over the course of

working together and contributing to the overall effort can enough power be brought to bear against the cult to prevent Tiamat’s return. The more successful the characters are in their actions against the

Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

the cult. The adventurers are summoned to Waterdeep for a summit that will come to be known as the Council of Waterdeep (see chapter 9 for details). Four council sessions take place over the course of

working together and contributing to the overall effort can enough power be brought to bear against the cult to prevent Tiamat’s return. The more successful the characters are in their actions against the

Reunion in Sigil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

.” Alustriel and Tasha don’t know the details of these manifested secrets, but they assume the items appear as important objects and bear the lich-god’s symbol: a shriveled hand clutching an eye. To

The Mourning

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

superstitious say that these people are cursed, that anyone touched by the Mourning is now an agent of darkness. (See the book’s introduction for further details on how the Mourning might have affected

. Over the last four years, people have ventured into the mist for many reasons. Some sought to plunder the abandoned treasures of the richest nation in Galifar. Others hoped to find lost loved ones, or

Khyber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

for details.) Whether one takes this myth literally or figuratively, one cannot deny that untold alien worlds exist within the subterranean reaches that bear the imprisoned dragon’s name—not just the

Mosaic Mimir

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

conclusion). Consider earnest attempts at reporting accurate even if they lack certain details. Recordings with purposeful omissions, falsehoods, or editorializing should be considered skewed. Handout 4.1

: Mimir Restoration Tracker The Last Great Modron March Once data on all seven missing gate-towns is restored, the mimir can report on the Great Modron March. It provides the following details: The

8. Sculptors' Workroom

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

assisted by a girallon. The sculptors (use the cultist stat block) traveled here from the Temple of Moloch under the false promise of fabulous payment for helping construct the tomb. They have since

carries torches in two hands to provide light for the sculptors. With the other two, it hands out hammers, chisels, and other tools as needed. The girallon challenges the characters unless they bear

City Locations

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

“Central Flanaess” in this chapter). A red-bearded bear of a man with a prosthetic leg, Miklos is affable and proud. His friendly rivalry with Olaf and Sivan, the proprietors of the Silver Dragon Inn

Emridy Meadows. A character with the Wayfarer background might know Miklos as a generous man who gives away food and sometimes even lodging to people in need. Reasons to Visit. Adventurers might

Iron Golem

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

belch clouds of deadly poison. An iron golem’s body is smelted with rare tinctures and admixtures. Though other golems bear weaknesses inherent in their materials or the power of the elemental spirit

adamantine. Iron Golem Large construct, unaligned Armor Class 20 (natural armor) Hit Points 210 (20d10 + 100) Speed 30 ft. STR 24 (+7) DEX 9 (−1) CON 20 (+5) INT

Stone Golem

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

Stone Golem Stone golems display great variety in shape and form, cut and chiseled from stone to appear as tall, impressive statues. Though most bear humanoid features, stone golems can be carved in

Large construct, unaligned Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 178 (17d10 + 85) Speed 30 ft. STR 22 (+6) DEX 9 (−1) CON 20 (+5) INT 3 (−4) WIS

1. Create a Home Base

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

reasons (legitimate or otherwise), throwing them into the midst of the adventure. For each of these steps, give the locations only as much detail as they need. You don’t need to identify every

building in a village or label every street in a large city. If the characters start in the baron’s dungeon, you’ll need the details of this first adventure site, but you don’t have to name all the baron’s

Thassa's Villains

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

harmed. Thassa’s followers might become villains for a vast range of reasons. Some become obsessed with recovering or keeping hidden the secrets of the deep. Others come to worship the ocean itself, with

Triton master of waves MOoT 13 Storm giant MM 17 Dragon turtle MM 23 Kraken* MM 26 Tromokratis MOoT * See chapter 6 for details about these creatures in Theros. The floor of the Siren Sea is littered with vessels that navigated the waves unwelcomed (CHRIS RAHN)

10. Obo'laka's Tomb

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

object. The bronze disk weighs 250 pounds. The bear statues grip the disk tightly in their stone paws, so that it can’t be pried free without smashing the statues. Each statue is a Large object with

in area 11 (see that area for details). Treasure The bones of a zorbo (Obo’laka’s animal form; see appendix D) lie in a dusty pile within the sarcophagus. A ring of protection rests atop the pile. The

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