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Swanmay

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

along well with dryads and other creatures devoted to protecting the wilderness. Roll or choose a result from the Swanmay’s Charge table as inspiration for what a swanmay protects. Swanmay

’s Charge 1d6 The Swanmay Is Devoted to Protecting … 1 A hidden spring. 2 A lakeshore recently ravaged by a forest fire. 3 The conjunction of three rivers

Deck of Dimensions

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

to use the following properties: Marked Card. As a bonus action, you can expend 1 charge to draw a card from the deck and place it in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of you. The card then becomes

wearing or carrying, appearing in the closest unoccupied space to the card. After you teleport in this way, or after 8 hours, the card returns to the deck, and the mark on it fades. Riffling Portal. As an

Artus Cimber

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

. While attuned to and wearing the ring, Artus can expend the necessary number of charges to activate one of the following properties: Artus can expend 1 charge and use the ring to lower the

returns to normal at a rate of 10 degrees per minute. Artus can cast one of the following spells from the ring (spell save DC 17) by expending the necessary number of charges: Bigby's hand (2

Demilich (Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

":"necrotic"} necrotic damage, and if this damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, its soul is trapped as if it failed the saving throw. A soul trapped in a gem for 24 hours is devoured and ceases to

assume a wraithlike form. The skull then emits a terrifying howl that can slay the weak-hearted and leave others trembling with fear. Left alone, it sinks back down and returns to the empty peace of

Deck of Dimensions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

charges. While holding it, you can expend 1 or more of its charges to use the following properties: Robson Michel Deck of Dimensions Marked Card. As a bonus action, you can expend 1 charge to draw a

hours, the card returns to the deck, and the mark on it fades. Riffling Portal. As an action, you can expend 3 charges to cast the Arcane Gate spell from the deck. The deck vanishes, and fluttering

Ring of Winter

Magic Items Tomb of Annihilation

regains all its expended charges daily at dawn. While wearing the ring, you can expend the necessary number of charges to activate one of the following properties: You can expend 1 charge as an action

point the temperature in the area returns to normal at a rate of 10 degrees per minute. You can cast one of the following spells from the ring (spell save DC 17) by expending the necessary number of

Gnomengarde Roster

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

. Mystery Monster There used to be twenty-two gnomes living in the caves, but a mimic devoured two gnomes — named Orryn and Warryn — in the past tenday. The creature is currently disguised as a barrel in

area G8, but it will devour more gnomes once its hunger returns unless it is dealt with. It can move around and adopt other disguises as needed, though its forms are limited to Medium objects such as

Charms

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

Supernatural Gift (Charm) This Charm has 3 charges. You can expend some of its charges to cast one of the following spells: Greater Restoration (2 charges) or Lesser Restoration (1 charge). Once all its

days. The Charm then vanishes from you, and the weapon returns to normal. Charm of Vitality Supernatural Gift (Charm) This Charm allows you to give yourself the benefit of a Potion of Vitality as a Magic action. Once you do so, the Charm vanishes from you.

Ring of Winter

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

necessary number of charges to activate one of the following properties: You can expend 1 charge as an action and use the ring to lower the temperature in a 120-foot-radius sphere centered on a point you

below 32 degrees. This effect is permanent unless you use the ring to end it as an action, at which point the temperature in the area returns to normal at a rate of 10 degrees per minute. You can cast

Finding Iymrith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

information, Hekaton (or Serissa) leaves Imperator Uthor in charge of Maelstrom and sets out with four storm giant bodyguards named Nimir, Orlekto, Shaldoor, and Vaasha (see appendix D for statistics

roll initiative for each storm giant. The former approach expedites combat; the latter leads to a battle with more verisimilitude. HARSHNAG RETURNS! If the characters decide to confront Iymrith

Artus Cimber

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

charges to activate one of the following properties: Artus can expend 1 charge and use the ring to lower the temperature in a 120-foot-radius sphere centered on a point he can see within 300 feet of

is permanent unless Artus uses the ring to end the effect as an action, at which point the temperature in the area returns to normal at a rate of 10 degrees per minute. Artus can cast one of the

The Elder Brain

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

returns. It is convenient for humanoids to understand a mind flayer colony by thinking of it as a single individual — the elder brain — directing a number of subservient, remote minds, which are the

also sees itself as a savior of the mind flayer race and a living memorial that preserves the memories of the mind flayers’ prey. By its twisted logic, humanoids whose brains are devoured by the colony

Elemental Magic Items

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

the feather fall spell for yourself. When either spell ends, the balloon slowly deflates as the elemental spirit escapes and returns to the Elemental Plane of Air. As the balloon deflates, you descend

turn. On a miss, the boomerang returns to the thrower’s hand. Once the boomerang deals thunder damage to a target, the weapon loses its ability to deal thunder damage and its ability to stun a target

K78. Brazier Room

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

-tall iron statues of knights on horseback, poised to charge with swords drawn, stand in deep alcoves facing each other. The brazier sits between them. The two statues are iron golems. Each horse and

, and the color of the flame returns to white. When the flame does so, the sand instantly reappears in the top part of the hourglass (provided the hourglass is intact), and the stone that was cast into

Courthouse: Summer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

”. The characters are charged with disturbing the peace, a minor offense that carries a fine and results in an edict. The charge stems from their conduct in encounter 3, “Street Chase.” Depending on how

, concludes that it’s nothing of consequence, and returns it to its owner. Dock Ward Courthouse Arrested characters are brought to a courthouse in the Dock Ward and confined to cells (area H8) until their

The Assault

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

alert 25 The Defense By the time the party returns to the fortress, the sahuagin have reinforced their numbers. Every area of level 1 now holds sahuagin defenders preparing for battle, acting as

the assault draws to a close. On Alert Prepared for attack, the sahuagin forces readily charge into battle once they know the assault has begun. The fortress rings with the sounds of sahuagin

Adventure Situations by Level

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

new captain has taken charge of a band of pirates or bandits and started raiding more frequently. Levels 5–10: Heroes of the Realm At this tier, characters undertake adventures that might determine the

dragon’s lair, and the dragon wants to reclaim the lair. 3 An ancient hero returns from the dead to prepare the world for the return of an equally ancient monster. 4 An ancient Artifact has the power to

Lesser Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

side of the cave. The ceiling of this soiled cave is 50 feet high. This cave once hosted dozens of bats, but a cloaker that dwells here devoured them. The hungry creature hides among the

, Kashem still pursues her original charge to destroy all who enter. When the characters arrive, Kashem floats silently above the chamber, waiting for a prime opportunity to strike. If the characters consume

Lesser Cavern Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

dozens of bats, but a cloaker that dwells here devoured them. The hungry creature hides among the stalactites, waiting to fall on one of the characters. Tunnel Ledge. A ledge on the north wall of the

a mote of her power to Kashem in exchange for the dao’s services. Long after the archmage’s departure, Kashem still pursues her original charge to destroy all who enter. When the characters arrive

Factions

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

(see appendix D) commands the castle for Rezmir. The half-dragon needs to show up occasionally to remind the bullywugs and lizardfolk that the Cult of the Dragon is really in charge, but Borngray runs

the bullywugs. Pharblex’s spellcasting holds his followers together, and that makes him useful to Rezmir. Pharblex Spattergoo Pharblex hopes that when Tiamat returns, Rezmir will hand Castle

Court of Air

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Tomes. The copying and binding of a typical book in Candlekeep’s library generally costs 100 gp or so (double for a translated version), though large books incur an additional charge. The manufacture of

authenticity by opening and reading it. If the letter passes muster, the Keeper returns it, opens the Emerald Door, and allows the letter’s owner to enter the Inner Ward. Unless a shorter or longer

Factions

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

(see appendix D for statistics) commands the castle for Rezmir. The half-dragon needs to show up occasionally to remind the bullywugs and lizardfolk that the Cult of the Dragon is really in charge, but

than as a spiritual system for the bullywugs. Pharblex’s spellcasting holds his followers together, and that makes him useful to Rezmir. Pharblex Spattergoo Pharblex hopes that when Tiamat returns

Monsters (S)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

. Bonus Actions Aquatic Charge. The sahuagin swims up to its Swim Speed straight toward an enemy it can see. Salamander Large Elemental, Neutral Evil AC 15 Initiative +2 (12) HP 90 (12d10 + 24

(2d6) Fire damage. Hit or Miss: The spear magically returns to the salamander’s hand immediately after a ranged attack. Constrict. Strength Saving Throw: DC 15, one Large or smaller creature the

Threshold Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

stops the island from falling, returns the rune to its original orange color, and disables the console. The experience is startling, but it doesn’t harm the tower or creatures on the island. If the tower

constructs. To the southeast, an array of runes pulses on a console. In the middle of the south wall stands a small door and, to the west of it, a larger double door. In this room, workers would charge

Exploring the Cemetery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

specter returns to join the fray. G2. Chapel of Light Read the following as the characters enter this area: The once-beautiful main area of the chapel is littered with broken furnishings and splintered

servants slew them. Gideon then turned them into four minotaur skeletons that attack as soon as any character enters this area. The minotaur skeletons attempt to charge characters, knocking them

Raided Catacombs Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

, two wraiths that look like spectral Knights of Solamnia emerge from crypts and attack. The wraiths vanish if a character returns any stolen goods and makes an earnest apology. Broken Passage. Lord

Supernatural Gift (Charm) Two heroic steeds find you worthy and agree to serve you. This charm has 2 charges. As an action, you can expend 1 charge to summon a warhorse wearing plate barding (AC 18

Briny Maze Locations

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

after a fight: Activation Rods. The two rods in area B7 carry an electric charge and, when touched simultaneously, open the door in area B14. (The githyanki know that the charge deals a painful jolt

, which killed them while they were determining how to get through the door. The encephalon cluster returns occasionally to gnaw on the bones. Rear Mindgate. The double door can be opened only by

Giants

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

. Hit: 30 (4d10 + 8) bludgeoning damage. Shield Charge. The giant moves up to 30 feet in a straight line and can move through the space of any creature smaller than Huge. The first time it enters a

upon a sacred quest to find the frost giant and meet it in secret. The troll offers up its own body to be devoured in Vaprak’s name. Only the boldest and most determined frost giants can finish such a

Thundertree Areas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

Experience Points Divide 200 XP equally among the characters if the party returns the necklace to Mirna instead of keeping it. 10. Town Square Encroaching underbrush has yet to engulf the square. On the

northwest of the main area of the barracks was a kitchen and pantry, now containing piles of well-rotted sacks and barrels that once held salted meat. All the foodstuffs have long since been devoured by

Locations I - L

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

expend 1 charge from each wand, triggering the effects of both wands simultaneously. Special Equipment. Klauth carries a wand of fireballs and a wand of lightning bolts, and he wears a ring of cold

, she breathes poison gas at them, takes to the air, and returns to her hidden lair. If the characters restrain themselves, she tells them (in Common) to travel north to the Valley of Khedrun and search

N2. Blue Water Inn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

fed hot beet soup and fresh bread at no additional charge. A cooked wolf steak costs 1 ep. The inn offers a pint of Purple Grapemash No. 3 wine for 3 cp, or a pint of the superior Red Dragon Crush wine

in the taproom (area N2c). At dusk, he leaves the inn to tend to his horse and his wagon again, then returns to his room to retire for the night. Rictavio is too clever to leave anything valuable or

Masters' Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

Masters’ Domain This sector is the central sanctum of the Red Wizards in charge of the Doomvault. Locations in the Masters’ Domain are identified on map 5.5. Map 5.5: Master’s Domain Temples of

DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check. The spellcaster must also expend a 3rd-level spell slot. On a successful check, the soul-bound creature returns to normal with all of its Hit Dice expended. On a

Torrents Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

, promising to fulfill their desires in exchange for servitude. Characters who refuse are pulled down into the briny depths and devoured. The aboleth is heavily obscured by the dark, slimy water while

to the Plane of Water. No more watery globes form within the Plunging Torrents, and the water in the node returns to normal levels. Over the course of the next few days, much of the remaining water siphons out into the surrounding earth.

Supernatural Regions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

The temperature in the region drops by 10 degrees Fahrenheit every hour for the next 1d6 hours, after which the temperature returns to normal. If cold enough, ice crystals form in sinister patterns

counterpart in conversation. It offers to answer one question posed to it as if the creature cast the divination spell. After answering the question, the reflection returns to normal. 89–94 Floating shards

Locations R - U

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

charge to cast conjure minor elementals (summoning either four magma mephits or four magmins, as the wearer wishes) or fire shield (warm shield version only) from the ring. Once all of its charges are

characters seeking assistance to wait for the cathedral’s caretaker to return. If they heed the druid’s advice, assume that the caretaker returns at the next dawn. The primary caretaker of Shadowtop

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