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Control Water

Spells Player’s Handbook

directions. The water in the area moves as you direct it, but once it moves beyond the spell’s area, it resumes its flow based on the terrain. The water continues to move in the direction you

the normal water level is restored. Redirect Flow. You cause flowing water in the area to move in a direction you choose, even if the water has to flow over obstacles, up walls, or in other unlikely

Bigby's Hand Legacy

Spells Player’s Handbook (2014)

. Forceful Hand. The hand attempts to push a creature within 5 feet of it in a direction you choose. Make a check with the hand's Strength contested by the Strength (Athletics) check of the target. If the

hand moves with the target to remain within 5 feet of it. Grasping Hand. The hand attempts to grapple a Huge or smaller creature within 5 feet of it. You use the hand's Strength score to resolve the

Arcane Hand Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

. Forceful Hand. The hand attempts to push a creature within 5 feet of it in a direction you choose. Make a check with the hand's Strength contested by the Strength (Athletics) check of the target. If the

hand moves with the target to remain within 5 feet of it. Grasping Hand. The hand attempts to grapple a Huge or smaller creature within 5 feet of it. You use the hand's Strength score to resolve the

Control Water Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

beyond the spell's area, it resumes its flow based on the terrain conditions. The water continues to move in the direction you chose until the spell ends or you choose a different effect. Whirlpool

in the area to move in a direction you choose, even if the water has to flow over obstacles, up walls, or in other unlikely directions. The water in the area moves as you direct it, but once it moves

Gravity

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

Gravity On the Infinite Staircase, gravity is a logical force—until it isn’t. The direction of its effect is perpendicular to the steps of the nearest staircase. Staircases twist, bend, and invert

, falling down the steps until it comes to a halt or goes over the edge, at which point it continues “downward” until it collides with the next closest section of the staircase, and so on. Precious items lost in this way sometimes appear on the nearest landing, mysteriously returned to their owners.

Magical Storms

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

teleported 5d20 miles in a random direction. Conjuration When conjuration magic churns within a storm’s heart, creatures of wind and rain emerge from distant realms to attack anything they encounter. The

danger. During the storm, any checks made to resolve hazards or manage the ship are made with disadvantage. Evocation These ferocious storms are wracked with thunderbolts, driving sheets of acid rain

The Order of Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

encounter, when everyone rolls initiative. Once everyone has taken a turn, the fight continues to the next round if neither side has defeated the other. COMBAT STEP-BY-STEP Determine surprise. The

order or their stated positions in the room or other location, the DM figures out where the adversaries are — how far away and in what direction. Roll initiative. Everyone involved in the combat

The Order of Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

encounter, when everyone rolls initiative. Once everyone has taken a turn, the fight continues to the next round if neither side has defeated the other. COMBAT STEP-BY-STEP 1. Determine surprise. The

order or their stated positions in the room or other location, the DM figures out where the adversaries are--how far away and in what direction. 3. Roll initiative. Everyone involved in the combat

Actions in Exploration

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

in action.) In such situations, have the characters take turns, though it’s usually not necessary to roll Initiative as you would in a combat encounter. Resolve one character’s actions before moving

attributes to provide direction. A character who succeeds on an Intelligence (Investigation) check might notice a clue that gives the players a hint to the puzzle’s solution.

Howling Iceberg Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

8 miles per hour (80 feet per round) in a direction of the creature’s choice. The iceberg continues this movement until the attuned creature changes the direction and speed or the creature’s

Dhergoloth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

than dumb brutes, employers must use caution when instructing these fiends. They can handle simple orders that don’t take a lot of time to resolve. When given anything complex to do, they either

spin a different direction from its dancing legs. I’d like to vivisect one at some point to find out how this can be. Dhergoloth Medium fiend (yugoloth), neutral evil Armor Class 15 (natural armor

Splitting Loyalties

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

agent of the Sunweaver—deemed service in the Brightguard a holy calling, the group’s ranks swelled. Most members have unshakable resolve, but recent revolutionary acts have the order on edge. The

. Maintain order under the enlightened direction of Atash. Character Role. Characters who align with the Brightguard find the group earnestly seeks to enforce Akharin Sangar’s laws and keep the city

Dhergoloth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

dhergoloths are little more than brutes, employers must use caution when instructing them. They can handle simple orders that don’t take a lot of time to resolve. When given anything complex to do, however

its torso can spin a different direction from its dancing legs. I’d like to vivisect one at some point to find out how this can be. —Mordenkainen Dhergoloth Medium Fiend (Yugoloth), Typically

Random Encounters

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

each. Purple Worm Roll a d6 and consult the Purple Worm Direction table to determine where the purple worm comes from. Purple Worm Direction d6 Direction 1–2 The purple worm comes from behind the

party, heading in the same direction and filling the entire tunnel. The party must either stay ahead of the worm or turn and fight it. If they stay ahead of the worm, the tunnel branches after 1d6

Control Water

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

resumes its flow based on the terrain conditions. The water continues to move in the direction you chose until the spell ends or you choose a different effect. Whirlpool. This effect requires a body

direction you choose, even if the water has to flow over obstacles, up walls, or in other unlikely directions. The water in the area moves as you direct it, but once it moves beyond the spell’s area, it

Control Water

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

water in the area moves as you direct it, but once it moves beyond the spell’s area, it resumes its flow based on the terrain. The water continues to move in the direction you chose until the spell ends

level is restored. Redirect Flow. You cause flowing water in the area to move in a direction you choose, even if the water has to flow over obstacles, up walls, or in other unlikely directions. The

Control Water

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

water in the area moves as you direct it, but once it moves beyond the spell’s area, it resumes its flow based on the terrain. The water continues to move in the direction you chose until the spell ends

level is restored. Redirect Flow. You cause flowing water in the area to move in a direction you choose, even if the water has to flow over obstacles, up walls, or in other unlikely directions. The

Control Water

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

resumes its flow based on the terrain conditions. The water continues to move in the direction you chose until the spell ends or you choose a different effect. Whirlpool. This effect requires a body

direction you choose, even if the water has to flow over obstacles, up walls, or in other unlikely directions. The water in the area moves as you direct it, but once it moves beyond the spell’s area, it

15. The Great Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

. Double bronze doors stand in the eastern end of the south wall. Down the hall to the west is an archway carved in the form of twining serpents. Beyond it, the corridor continues on into shadow

to this impression. If characters attempt to go in this direction, they walk straight into the wall unless someone succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. The space beyond the arch immediately

51. Wind Tunnel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

rusty spikes. On the other side of this area, the corridor continues. Hazardous Hatch. Opening the hatch releases a whirlwind. The character who climbed up to open the hatch is hurled to the floor

save, the wind throws the creature 10 feet in a random direction, the creature takes 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage, and it is knocked prone. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the creature strikes one

Bigby's Hand

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

push a creature within 5 feet of it in a direction you choose. Make a check with the hand’s Strength contested by the Strength (Athletics) check of the target. If the target is Medium or smaller, you

remain within 5 feet of it. Grasping Hand. The hand attempts to grapple a Huge or smaller creature within 5 feet of it. You use the hand’s Strength score to resolve the grapple. If the target is Medium or

Revenant

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

its mortal body and superficially resembles a zombie. However, instead of lifeless eyes, a revenant’s eyes burn with resolve and flare in the presence of its adversary. If the revenant’s original body

a creature pursued by a revenant, which always knows the direction and distance between it and the target of its vengeance. In cases where the revenant seeks revenge against more than one adversary

Helpful Sisters

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

. She confirms that the town has been experiencing break-ins and robberies lately, but no one has witnessed a potential culprit. The only clue is a set of tracks leading in the direction of Kelvin’s

Kelvin’s Cairn. If they refuse the quest, Caer-Konig continues to be tormented by invisible thieves until the duergar stop searching the town for chardalyn. Getting a Dogsled If the characters are

Mysterious Manifestations

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

deliberate magic. While Yarana’s macaw was able to slip through, the rift is fading, preventing further passage in either direction. After a moment, Yarana continues: “Listen, please!” the woman calls. “I’m

Bad Data

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

risk! Advisement: full planar realignment! Highest alert!” The modron continues issuing such dire reports. As it does, wisps of green vapor leak from its mouth, eyes, and seams. Gradually this vapor

your direction. The modrons’ belief that the Outlands have been corrupted are so strong that they’ve shaken the underpinnings of the plane. Now these mistaken beliefs manifest as a planar incarnate

Ghost of Amun Sa

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

walks somberly in the direction of his pyramid. Amun Sa doesn’t speak to the characters any further—his curse allows him to share only the tale above. If the characters attempt to harm Amun Sa, he steps

into the Border Ethereal and continues his solemn march. Amun Sa doesn’t harm the party and makes no further attempts to defend himself. If Amun Sa’s ghost is slain, he appears to the characters again

When Clans Collapse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

individuals in a clan to fall prey to occasional bickering and infighting. Abbathor’s influence affects some dwarves more than others, and even those with the strongest resolve can be tempted to

the clan, and stone carvers start using short cuts that compromise their constructions. If such a decline continues for too long and becomes too severe, the result could be a schism within the clan

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

to collapse under our weight? Unlike a game of make-believe, D&D gives structure to the stories, a way of determining the consequences of the adventurers’ action. Players roll dice to resolve whether

adventurers grow in might as the campaign continues. Each monster defeated, each adventure completed, and each treasure recovered not only adds to the continuing story, but also earns the adventurers new

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

to collapse under our weight? Unlike a game of make-believe, D&D gives structure to the stories, a way of determining the consequences of the adventurers’ action. Players roll dice to resolve

adventurers grow in might as the campaign continues. Each monster defeated, each adventure completed, and each treasure recovered not only adds to the continuing story, but also earns the adventurers

Components of a Curse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

pronouncement, or it may be left to those who suffer the curse to make amends on their own. Research and divination can offer clues or even reveal the exact steps needed to resolve the curse. While more

place where it once rested Slaying the head of a dynasty that has long held power in the region Accomplishing a seemingly impossible task, such as raising a castle above the clouds or making the sun cross the sky in a different direction

Temple of Light

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

. “Where is your ring, dear sister?” If she has entrusted her ring of shooting stars to the characters, Xedalli points in their direction, causing all eyes in the temple to fall upon them. If the

their grievances against the Xaryxian Empire, while Xeleth attempts to twist every point against them. Resolve this debate by having one of the characters—whichever one is leading the argument in favor

Reaching the Bottom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

. Coming from one direction are several voices joined in a marching song. The singing grows louder as six bipedal rabbits wearing clothing emerge from the fog. Two of them tug at the reins of a giant

(Intimidation) group check. If the group check succeeds, the brigands are cowed by the characters’ resolve and retreat into the swamp rather than risk getting whomped by the party. On a failed check, the

Mutual Respect

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

behavior is interfering with everyone else’s enjoyment, everyone has a stake in helping to resolve the issue. Setting Expectations Before you assemble a group around a game table, pitch the

Flavor. In this box, broadly describe the direction you envision for your game. See the “Setting Expectations” section for the kinds of information to include here. Potentially Sensitive Elements

Mutual Respect

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

behavior is interfering with everyone else’s enjoyment, everyone has a stake in helping to resolve the issue. Setting Expectations Before you assemble a group around a game table, pitch the

, broadly describe the direction you envision for your game. See the “Setting Expectations” section for the kinds of information to include here. Potentially Sensitive Elements. If you know that some

Wailing Battlefield

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

continues to turn unless its blades are wholly destroyed. Each blade has AC 13, 30 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. As long as at least two blades are turning, they keep the smoke 30

Briny Maze. Resignation Tendered. Unwilling to continue these dangerous forays, Nellik and her mezzoloths fled while Ashripask slept. They fled in a direction Ashripask wouldn’t expect: into the Briny

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