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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
gyrocopter can be used as a vehicle; it requires one pilot.
The gyrocopter wonder is a Huge object that weighs 500 pounds and has the following statistics: AC 14, HP 50, Speed 5 ft., and Fly Speed 20
mobility wonder transforms into a personal transport device and remains active for 24 hours. While active, the mobility wonder increases your Speed to 30 feet. Other creatures can’t remove your mobility wonder from you unless you allow it.
Magic Items
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
propeller atop it. Its midsection is open on two sides. Once wound, the gyrocopter wonder remains active for 8 hours. While active, the gyrocopter can be used as a vehicle; it requires one pilot
resembles a metal turtle shell with straps. It is designed to be worn on your back or flank, depending on your anatomy. Once wound, the mobility wonder transforms into a personal transport device and
Magic Items
Tyranny of Dragons
device, and it is so large that it requires two Medium creatures (or one Large or bigger creature) to hold it while a third creature sounds it, making the earth resonate to its call.
The low, moaning
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Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
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
’s origins and operation can be found in the Mind of Metal, a tome of artificer’s secrets that connects the device to the traditions of the lost Olman people, and which was written by Lum the
Wand of Orcus
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Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
The ghastly Wand of Orcus rarely leaves Orcus’s side. The device, as evil as its creator, shares the demon lord’s aims to snuff out the lives of all living things and bind the Material
user and makes grandiose promises that it has no intention of fulfilling, such as vowing to help its user overthrow Orcus.
Destroying the Wand. Destroying the Wand of Orcus requires that it be taken to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
with a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check. A character can also use Thieves' Tools or Tinker's Tools to detach the rod from the console or reattach it, which requires 1 minute and no ability check. Without the rod in place, the flying saucer does not function.
magic opens the dome, as does a successful DC 15 Dexterity check made by a character using thieves’ tools. The dome covers a cockpit that contains a padded leather seat and a slanted metal console
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. The console is a magic device bolted to the floor that resembles a small desk with a slanted top. It is a Large object with AC 15, 18 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. The
-fifth master switch opens or closes all the gates at once. Flipping one or more switches on the console requires an action. Light Control. A brass dial on the console controls the light level in area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Thundering Observatory Magic A creature in the Observation Chamber can use the control console to activate the following properties: Death Ray. As an action, a creature can use the observatory
controls can make a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check. On a successful check, the creature can cast the scrying spell (spell save DC 17) from the device. A magical image of the target appears before the controls.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
brass posts to form a railing around the balcony.
Against the southwest wall sits a humming metal console with several switches and a flashing red bulb on its slanted top. Mounted on the wall above it
is an oval plate of dark glass. A blocky creature clutches a small ceramic card in one of its mechanical hands as it waits nervously by the console.
The creature next to the console, a Modron
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
to light a candle, torch, or campfire. Using the device requires your action. Music Box. When opened, this music box plays a single song at a moderate volume. The box stops playing when it reaches the song’s end or when it is closed.
can spend 1 hour and 10 gp worth of materials to construct a Tiny clockwork device (AC 5, 1 hp). The device ceases to function after 24 hours (unless you spend 1 hour repairing it to keep the device
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, bronze cannon inlaid with arcane runes and mounted on a heavy tripod device. It launches balls of crackling electricity. Aiming a Lightning Cannon requires the Utilize action, then a crew member can take the Lightning Ball action.
Lightning Cannon Medium Object Armor Class: 19 Hit Points: 30 Lightning Ball (Requires Aim). Ranged Attack Roll: +6, range 300/1,200 ft. Hit: 22 (4d10) Lightning damage. A Lightning Cannon is a small
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
to light a candle, torch, or campfire. Using the device requires your action. Music Box. When opened, this music box plays a single song at a moderate volume. The box stops playing when it reaches the song’s end or when it is closed.
can spend 1 hour and 10 gp worth of materials to construct a Tiny clockwork device (AC 5, 1 hp). The device ceases to function after 24 hours (unless you spend 1 hour repairing it to keep the device
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Chronolometer Wondrous item, very rare (requires attunement) While attuned to this device, you have a +1 bonus to Intelligence saving throws. The first time you attune to the chronolometer, you
choose one language you don’t know. You subsequently know that language while attuned to the device. Time Bandit. At the start of your turn, roll a d6 (no action required). On a 1–3, you slow down time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Tiny clockwork device that was left behind by a svirfneblin miner. The device produces a miniature flame that can be used to light a candle, torch, or campfire. Using the device requires an action. 6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
mechanized device drops a new canister into place with the recoil, loading the launcher immediately and automatically when it’s fired. Forge Launcher Large Object Armor Class: 15 Hit Points: 30
Fiery
Canister (Requires Aim). Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 15, each creature in a 20-foot-radius Sphere centered on a point 30 to 300 feet from the launcher. Failure: 14 (4d6) Fire damage. Success: Half damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
containers are suspended over the warehouse floor by chains, which run up and through a winch before descending to a mechanical control console atop the catwalk. Two doors near the console lead to other
more iron and silver scrap. A console on the catwalk controls both containers. A creature adjacent to the console can spend an action to throw a lever and tip either of the containers. If a container is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
active, the controls indicate something is malfunctioning. If the character wishes, they can use the console to diminish the power of this magic, but they can’t deactivate it completely. Diminished Magic
. If a character uses the console to throttle the tower’s magic, the symbol in the center of the room turns red, and the Threshold’s entire floating island plummets 10 feet. After this, a failsafe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
3U. Observatory The Stargazers converted the top level of the keep into an astrological observatory. The most interesting device they installed was a farseer of Illusk — a telescope-like contraption
. Tuning and focusing the device this way calls for a considerable amount of skill and practice, and the device’s dilapidated condition makes the process more difficult. Both Rezmir and Borngray visit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Far Gear Wondrous item, very rare (requires attunement) While attuned to this device, you have a +1 bonus to Charisma saving throws, and you have advantage on Charisma (Intimidation) checks. Aberrant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Spells Some magic items allow the user to cast a spell from the item. The spell is cast at the lowest possible spell and caster level, doesn't expend any of the user's spell slots, and requires no
components, unless the item's description says otherwise. The spell uses its normal casting time, range, and duration, and the user of the item must concentrate if the spell requires concentration. Many
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
3U. Observatory The Stargazers converted the top level of the keep into an astrological observatory. The most interesting device they installed was a farseer of Illusk—a telescope-like contraption
. Tuning and focusing the device this way calls for a considerable amount of skill and practice, and the device’s dilapidated condition makes the process more difficult. Both Rezmir and Borngray visit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
the walls. Hanging on the walls between the arrow slits are fifty sets of iron manacles guards use to bind prisoners’ wrists and ankles. Console. The console is a magical device that resembles a desk
one or more switches on the console requires an action. Light Control. A brass dial on the console controls the light level in area R16. Turning the dial requires an action or a bonus action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
the walls. Hanging on the walls between the arrow slits are fifty sets of iron manacles guards use to bind prisoners’ wrists and ankles. Console. The console is a magical device that resembles a desk
one or more switches on the console requires an action. Light Control. A brass dial on the console controls the light level in area R16. Turning the dial requires an action or a bonus action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
5. Lift Attached to the edge of the barracks platform is a winch-and-basket device consisting of a large swinging arm that carries a thin cord of strong spider silk. The cord runs through a series of
somewhat snugly in the basket, which is swung out over the edge of the platform and lowered to the cavern floor below by turning the spool using attached handles. This requires a successful DC 18
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Timepiece of Travel Wondrous item, very rare (requires attunement) While attuned to this device, you have a +1 bonus to Dexterity saving throws and you always know which way is north. Additionally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Dimensional Loop Wondrous item, very rare (requires attunement) While attuned to this device, you have a +1 bonus to Strength saving throws, and you have darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. If you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Rotor of Return Wondrous item, very rare (requires attunement) While attuned to this device, you have a +1 bonus to Constitution saving throws. You periodically receive flashbacks of old memories
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
they gladly throw away their lives “for Stonky!” Treasure. A thorough search of the room requires 10 minutes and yields four metal gizmos worth 250 gp each. These gizmos serve no function on their own
iron safe roughly five feet on a side and a low metal console with a slanted top. The safe’s thick door stands open on its iron hinges. The console, which is securely bolted to the floor, has a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Activating an Item Activating some magic items requires a user to do something in particular, such as holding the item and uttering a command word, reading the item if it is a scroll, or drinking it
item requires an action to activate, that action isn’t a function of the Use an Object action, so a feature such as the rogue’s Fast Hands can’t be used to activate the item. Command Word A command word
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legendary Magic Items
Horn of Beckoning Death Wondrous Item, Legendary (Requires Attunement by a Sorcerer, Warlock, or Wizard) Resembling a small dragon’s horn, this arcane device glows with a hellish internal light when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
, Ballynock is called Ballyrush. Reasons to Visit Adventurers might visit Ballynock for one of the following reasons. Demonstration. One of the merchants in Trapper’s Square requires help selling his newest
device. He offers a reward if the characters can convince onlookers to make a purchase. Hunting. Hunting and trapping parties regularly operate outside Ballynock and are always looking for skilled
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
This strange device was once thought to have been built by gods long forgotten and to have survived the eons since their passing, for it is incredibly ancient and crafted by means unlike anything
known today. However, its true origins derive from a planar craft that crashed in the Barrier Peaks, for the Infernal Machine once functioned as this craft’s central command console.
Explorers who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
to determine what random trinkets the characters find in certain locations on the spaceship. None of the trinkets requires an energy cell. Spaceship Trinkets d100 Trinket 01–02 Disembodied robot
arm with a mind of its own 03–04 Wearable blanket with sleeves and a hood 05–06 Small, rectangular device that can record and play back audio of up to 1 minute in length 07–08 Glow-in-the-dark ink
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
divination magic around it. If asked about it, Nim tells Valetta that it built this device to find the errant nimblewright and tried to seek it out, only to discover that Nim couldn’t leave the temple grounds
device comes within 500 feet of a nimblewright other than Nim, the umbrella begins to spin, whir, and click. The spinning, whirring, and clicking accelerates as the distance to the target lessens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
up the action between game sessions. Reliquary of Zerthimon Wondrous item, unique (requires attunement by a gith) Time is an important element of this adventure since, to succeed, the rrakkma must
action going while remaining fair, this reliquary becomes the essential time keeping device for the adventurers. Whoever is attuned to the reliquary can instinctively tell how charged up the Gith






