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Player’s Handbook
larger than a 30-foot Cube, and you decide when you cast the spell how the illusion behaves and what sounds it makes. This scripted performance can last up to 5 minutes.
When the trigger you specify
create an illusion of yourself to appear and warn off others who attempt to open a trapped door.
Physical interaction with the image reveals it to be illusory, since things can pass through it. A
Programmed Illusion
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
larger than a 30-foot cube, and you decide when you cast the spell how the illusion behaves and what sounds it makes. This scripted performance can last up to 5 minutes.
When the condition you
word or phrase.
Physical interaction with the image reveals it to be an illusion, because things can pass through it. A creature that uses its action to examine the image can determine that it is an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
archaeologists. The archaeologists are in dire straits, and it’s up to the characters to decide whether to help. Eventually, the characters realize that the sixth piece of the Rod of Seven Parts is located
in the complex the archaeologists were exploring: the Tomb of Wayward Souls. The archaeologists haven’t explored far into the deadly complex, so the characters must face its challenges without much
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, the character spots an iron grate in the street that wasn’t closed properly. Lifting it reveals an iron ladder that descends 10 feet to an underground sewer tunnel. Characters who lower themselves
into the tunnel can hear the sounds of splashing water and children’s voices in the distance and might decide to follow them. (The children are holding hands in the dark and being guided by Squiddly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
a heavily armored warforged stands guard Building on the book’s introduction, this chapter reveals how you can create a character shaped by Eberron and its war-filled history. The chapter offers you
. Dragonmark. Decide whether your character bears one of the mystical marks associated with the dragonmarked houses. Background. Choose the house agent background if your character has devoted themself to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
decide that assassins provided by the Zhentarim should counter the sacrificial prisoners by infiltrating the cult complex and escorting those prisoners to freedom. In that case, you might remind the
Assigning Assets When you’ve noted which assets are fighting against the cult, it’s time to decide how those forces of good attack. The characters are key figures in the allied force marching on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
take a while for adventurers to realize that an apparently unconnected series of encounters early in a campaign are actually all part of the complex schemes of the Lords of Dust. These fiends are so
devious that it is often impossible to discern a pattern to their actions until their plans have come to fruition and the connections have finally been made clear. (You could retroactively decide that what you intended as unconnected encounters were all part of the plan from the beginning!)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
kind gesture at a future date, or challenging the characters to a friendly drinking contest. Ability Checks in Social Interaction You decide the extent to which ability checks shape the outcome of a
social interaction. A simple social interaction might involve a brief conversation and a single Charisma check, while a more complex encounter might involve multiple ability checks helping to steer the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
is lit by the same dim, ambient light found throughout this complex. Ahead, you hear the high-pitched cackling of several creatures.
Four quasits are wrestling each other farther along in the tunnel
creature readily surrenders the name of Narrak — the derro savant leading the cultists in the Whorlstone Tunnels (see area 12). In exchange for its life, the quasit reveals that the cult plans to curse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Vault Features Maps 6.3 and 6.4 depict the Three Moons Vault. The vault is a complex, castle-like structure with a dungeon level, several towers, a secret entrance through the cliffs, and a
damage. A Detect Magic spell reveals an aura of evocation magic emanating from the mirror. Unless covered, the reflective side of a moonlight mirror casts bright light in a 20-foot hemisphere, in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
reveals diagrams and descriptions of almost every location in Candlekeep. Secrets of the Barn Door Any character who studies the book comes across a bookmark at an unusual set of renderings for a tower
known as the Barn Door. How it got that name is not explained. On the facing page is a floor plan detailing the tower’s lowest level (a small dungeon complex), which contains an array of odd mechanical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
, discarded by chaos clergy in favor of more ecclesiastical clothing before moving further into the temple complex. The walls here were washed with a chlorine solution daily when the temple was in use
brooch of shielding; a successful DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check reveals that it was crafted by a celestial artisan.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
point out that there’s nothing left in the library to steal, Ilda is overcome by a fit of misery as she agonizes over her failures. A successful DC 14 Intelligence (Religion) check reveals that Ilda
complex. Ilda knows nothing about the cultists, who have not entered this area. If the characters gain her confidence, Ilda can also offer the following information: Diderius’s passion was powerful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
with local authorities. Summary The characters arrive at the Cassalanter mausoleum to find several dead cultists inside (encounter 4, “Mausoleum”). A left-for-dead survivor reveals that these
cellar hideout (encounter 9, “Cellar Complex”). With the Stone of Golorr in their possession, the characters emerge from the cellar complex only to find themselves surrounded by members of the City Watch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
you decide when you cast the spell how the illusion behaves and what sounds it makes. This scripted performance can last up to 5 minutes. When the trigger you specify occurs, the illusion springs into
appear and warn off others who attempt to open a trapped door. Physical interaction with the image reveals it to be illusory, since things can pass through it. A creature that takes the Study action to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
tower, but her spies learned about it some time ago. She reveals the tower’s location to characters who want to conclude their dealings with the hags or perhaps put an end to them. The tower in Gehenna
is beyond the scope of this adventure; flesh out its occupants and defenses as you see fit if the characters decide to pay the hags a visit. Zybilna takes no immediate action against the surviving hags
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
of the action during play, describing locations and creatures that the adventurers face with read-aloud text. The players decide what their characters do as they navigate hazards and choose what to
Secrets and reveals are important DM tools. If you read any of the DM-only material and still want to experience the adventure as a player, you can—just don’t let this knowledge influence your character’s actions or behavior. More importantly, don’t spoil any surprises for your fellow players!
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
direct servants of one of the gods, but occasionally they escape from the realm of Nyx and pursue their own goals—which might be as simple as violent rampage, or as complex as a far-reaching plan to
break the power of the gods. You can use the Nyxborn Monster Origin table to help you decide what brought a Nyxborn creature into existence. Nyxborn Monster Origin d6 Origin
1 A god created
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
castle, learn how to find R04M using a damaged magic item called a mimir, and witness unnatural events plaguing the plane. Part 3: Unity of Rings reveals Shemeshka’s role in a planes-warping plot and
sees the characters recover their memories and lost abilities. From there, the characters must save a group of lost modrons carrying information dangerous to the stability of the planes and ultimately decide whether to maintain the status quo of the multiverse or reshape it to their design.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
two complex ones Three or four scenes involving significant exploration or social interaction Within these constraints, it can be difficult to create open-ended adventures. A time limit assumes a
working with the temple’s enemies, add a layer of tension. Consider leaving some details or plot points for the DM to decide. For example, the DM might have the option to pick which member of the temple guards is the traitor, ensuring that the scenario is different for each group.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
the original palace on the site of Cair Ophidian decide the new complex is an outrageous insult. With a retinue of extraplanar servants, they drive Euryale out. This conflict could be resolved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Infiltrating Web’s Edge Irina Nordsol Heroes who stumble into Web’s Edge unaware of its dangers usually meet a gruesome end Web’s Edge is a dangerous place. If the characters burst into the complex
successful DC 14 Wisdom (Religion) or Intelligence (History) check reveals that “The Spider Queen smiles on you” is a typical religious greeting that those in Web’s Edge expect to hear from fellow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
you decide when you cast the spell how the illusion behaves and what sounds it makes. This scripted performance can last up to 5 minutes. JUSTINE CRUZ A spellcaster could use Programmed Illusion
to
interaction with the image reveals it to be illusory, since things can pass through it. A creature that takes the Study action to examine the image can determine that it is an illusion with a successful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
cube, and you decide when you cast the spell how the illusion behaves and what sounds it makes. This scripted performance can last up to 5 minutes. When the condition you specify occurs, the illusion
interaction with the image reveals it to be an illusion, because things can pass through it. A creature that uses its action to examine the image can determine that it is an illusion with a successful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
guarantees the party safe passage through level 17. A successful DC 16 Wisdom (Insight) check reveals that the illithid has no intention of making good on its promise. If the githzerai zerths from
the characters to the mind flayer colony on level 17, where Extremiton (the colony’s ulitharid leader) can decide what to do with them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
cube, and you decide when you cast the spell how the illusion behaves and what sounds it makes. This scripted performance can last up to 5 minutes. When the condition you specify occurs, the illusion
interaction with the image reveals it to be an illusion, because things can pass through it. A creature that uses its action to examine the image can determine that it is an illusion with a successful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
pairs. You can decide which pack members are at the stall when the characters arrive (see “Amberdune Pack” below for names). Speaking with the Manager. Korvala takes her duties as the owner of
reveals that Korvala isn’t being entirely truthful. To avoid making a scene, she invites characters who see through her lies back to the Amberdune Pack's hideout as long as they are willing to talk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
village.”
Pelk tells the characters that this news came by way of Mitor Jans, a ship captain who makes a living transporting crab meat to Candlekeep. Pelk also reveals that Jans, eager for shipments to
resume, has volunteered to take adventurers by sea to a trading post where they can meet with the grippli leader-in-exile, if they decide to undertake the quest to help the frogfolk. Pelk informs the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Varram alive, the priestess demands that the party leave the complex without killing any more yuan-ti. She is willing to turn over the dwarf, but explains that his soul has been temporarily drawn from his
breaks out, she slays Varram (he has only 3 hit points remaining), then attacks with her followers. Developments A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals a secret space and a passage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
(Religion) check reveals that Ilda can be released from her sojourn here if any volumes from the lost library are returned (see area 11). Although Ilda is not evil, the confrontation with her should
dwell in the innermost parts of the complex. Ilda knows nothing about the cultists, who have not entered this area. If the characters gain her confidence, Ilda can also offer the following information
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Varram alive, the priestess demands that the party leave the complex without killing any more yuan-ti. She is willing to turn over the dwarf, but explains that his soul has been temporarily drawn from
combat breaks out, she slays Varram (he has only 3 hit points remaining), then attacks with her followers. Developments A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals a secret space and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
Strength check made by someone with a Strength score of 16 or greater, to break it down. Opening the door to this chamber reveals a grisly sight. Three desiccated human corpses are strung up at even
move quickly along the ground and walls. Objectives/Goals These creatures immediately fled the chamber with the illithids and started exploring the complex, until they became trapped here. Natural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
clear, sparkling crystal. Though the complex has its own gravity and is not fully transparent, moving through it can sometimes create the unsettling sense of floating in space. Characters who look
access to the creature’s original organ. Removing Valin’s organ from the creature’s body reveals it to be shriveled, glassy, and pulsing with unnatural life. If the creature’s original organ is replaced
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
prisoner, but the kobold reveals its secrets anyway while shrieking at the top of its lungs, alerting other nearby monsters. By putting the choice of success at a cost in the players’ hands, and even
archery contest, you might decide that the more an attack roll exceeds the target’s AC, the higher the character’s score. The archery target might have AC 11, but it has five concentric rings indicating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, sharing disjointed half-memories and dreamy opinions about its surroundings. On a success, the eidolon reveals a snippet of the cipher’s meaning. What the eidolon reveals is a worthy secret … and one
of this secret is up to you to decide, and learning more about it might color future adventures of your own design. Secrets of Phenax d6 Result
1 As a mortal, Phenax was destined to free the