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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, sticking to shadows and hiding in spots that seem too shallow or well-lit to conceal anything. They appear smaller than their true size, thanks to their hunched posture and emaciated frames. Cultists
communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world.
Elder Evil Blessings
Charlatan
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Backgrounds
Player’s Handbook (2014)
You have always had a way with people. You know what makes them tick, you can tease out their hearts’ desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions you can read
Characteristics
Charlatans are colorful characters who conceal their true selves behind the masks they construct. They reflect what people want to see, what they want to believe, and how they see the
Symbol
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
When you cast this spell, you inscribe a harmful glyph either on a surface (such as a section of floor, a wall, or a table) or within an object that can be closed to conceal the glyph (such as a book
Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the target is driven insane for 1 minute. An insane creature can't take actions, can't understand what other creatures say, can't read, and speaks only in
Aasimar
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
the chance.
When traveling, aasimar prefer hoods, closed helms, and other gear that allows them to conceal their identities. They nevertheless have no compunction about striking openly at evil. The
deadly foes. The radiant power they once commanded becomes corrupted into a horrid, draining magic. And their angelic guides abandon them.
Even aasimar wholly dedicated to good sometimes feel torn
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
can tease out their hearts’ desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions you can read them like they were children’s books. It’s a useful talent, and
.
Suggested Characteristics
Charlatans are colorful characters who conceal their true selves behind the masks they construct. They reflect what people want to see, what they want to believe
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
illusions, allowing them to better conceal their treasures from prying eyes and divinations.
Creating an Emerald Dragon
Use the Emerald Dragon Personality Traits and Emerald Dragon Ideals tables to
pool that connects to the caldera lake via an underwater channel. When the volcano is active, the waters here bubble up into the caves before draining down nearby lava tubes. During especially active
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, allowing them to better conceal their treasures from prying eyes and divinations.
Creating an Emerald Dragon
Use the Emerald Dragon Personality Traits and Emerald Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your
before draining down nearby lava tubes. During especially active periods, the waters surge up into the nearest halls and corridors before draining away.
Underwater Cache. The dragon stashes gold and
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
) into a thought strand that others can potentially read, share, or steal. These thought strands are treated as valuable currency among the Dimir.
Suggested Characteristics
Skilled at infiltration
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
year and before. Dean Tullus makes sure the rest of the faculty knows about Murgaxor’s threat to the university—a threat every professor takes seriously. Although the faculty is inclined to conceal this
student named Murgaxor was expelled long ago for using life-draining magic on his fellow students. Murgaxor was thought defeated, but clearly, he has somehow returned. The university staff doesn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Entering the City When the characters see Omu for the first time, read: The jungle parts to reveal a dead city enclosed by sheer cliffs. Ruined buildings and stone boulevards rise like ghosts from
the floor of the misty basin. Colorful birds glide overhead.
A waterfall pours into the basin, creating a swollen river that floods much of the city before draining into a deep rift filled with molten
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
poison and psychic damage. When any character approaches the crystal window and peers through it, read the boxed text in area 10, omitting the last sentence about the window. If the characters enter
area 10 through the broken window without taking appropriate steps to conceal themselves, the undead creatures in Obo’laka’s tomb attack (see area 10 for more information).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Hold of the Deepking The Hold of the Deepking stands south of Laduguer’s Furrow and north of Themberchaud’s lair. When the characters first lay eyes on it, read the following boxed text aloud to the
players. The Hold of the Deepking is a dark and foreboding edifice lodged between two great columns that rise up into thick clouds of smoke that conceal the cavern ceiling. Giant basalt braziers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. Changelings mature slightly faster than humans but share a similar lifespan—typically a century or less. While a changeling can transform to conceal their age, the effects of aging affect them similarly
revert to your true form or until you die. Changeling Instincts. You gain proficiency with two of the following skills of your choice: Deception, Insight, Intimidation, and Persuasion. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and two other languages of your choice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Knights of the Shield The following encounter occurs only if the characters have the Shield of the Hidden Lord. Otherwise, skip ahead to the “Tale of the Hellriders” section. Read the following to
. The farmer gives you a friendly wave as the wagon draws near.
The farmer is Kaddrus, a lawful evil cambion using the alter self spell to conceal his true form. Hiding under the hay are the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
ability score of your choice increases by 1. Age. Changelings mature slightly faster than humans but share a similar lifespan — typically a century or less. While a changeling can transform to conceal
, Insight, Intimidation, and Persuasion. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and two other languages of your choice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
examined, read the following (from the original Tomb of Horrors): The walls are being painted with figures of animals, strange signs and glyphs, and humanoids posing with spheres of different colors
, whose magic does not yet fully conceal it. However, that magic prevents anyone carrying any gold or wearing any clothing that is gold in color from passing through the sphere. Open Passageway. One
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Astral Blights When you are ready to begin play, read: Your adventures have taken you to a coastal community, where local fishing boats share the harbor with trade vessels from far and wide. Lately
blight doesn’t require air or sleep.
Actions
Multiattack. The blight makes two Heat-Draining Vine attacks.
Heat-Draining Vine. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
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2 Conceal evidence of a vast conspiracy.
3 Control a community through fear by posing as a legendary bogeyman.
4 Replace a noble to enjoy a decadent lifestyle.
5 Spy on wizards to
the first round of each combat), reach 5 ft. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) Bludgeoning damage.
Read Thoughts. The doppelganger casts Detect Thoughts, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
bedchamber, read: This palatial bedchamber is eerily quiet and still. Cracks have formed in the blue plaster walls, set into which are colorful coral branches and seashells. Pillars carved to resemble
rain-catching cistern on the roof. Next to the basin is a stone plug that can be used to keep the water from draining out through the hole in the bottom of the basin. Vestibule. The western door off
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Commodore Krux Characters who venture to the Happy Beholder can find Commodore Krux there, day or night, nursing a hefty flagon of ale. When the characters enter the tavern, read: A large, spherical
accosted by four lawful evil astral elf warriors (see Boo’s Astral Menagerie) wearing cloaks and visors to conceal their identities. These elves (named Faarfryn, Helix, Kekarion, and Lannis) seek to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Arrival at the Citadel When the characters approach the imperial citadel, either as prisoners or in their own ship, read: As your ship draws closer to the citadel, you can make out thousands of
conceal a light weapon on their person by succeeding on a DC 17 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. Prisoners are delivered to the imperial docks, where they are met by six lawful neutral astral elf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
closed to conceal the glyph (such as a book, a scroll, or a treasure chest). If you choose a surface, the glyph can cover an area of the surface no larger than 10 feet in diameter. If you choose an
, can’t read, and speaks only in gibberish. The DM controls its movement, which is erratic. Pain. Each target must make a Constitution saving throw and becomes incapacitated with excruciating pain for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
18. Treasury When characters peer into this area from area 17, read: Beyond the double door is a twenty-foot-wide, twenty-foot-long hallway leading to a dark, pillared chamber strewn with chests
, crates, and other containers. Everything is covered with dust, but not enough to conceal the broken bones and weapons lying on the hallway floor.
The remains on the floor belong to a pair of long-dead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Reya Mantlemorn Before the characters leave the Low Lantern, a new arrival greets them. Read the following to the players: A cloaked figure approaches, armor clanking with each step. One gloved hand
wounded the soldier with her longsword, fled down an alley, and stole a cloak to better conceal her armor and weapons. She’s been a wanted fugitive ever since. Reya hasn’t been in Baldur’s Gate long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
well as treasure with which to reward characters for their assistance. When you’re ready for the characters to meet with Syndra, read: You have been invited to the home of Syndra Silvane, a retired
overstuffed chair near the fire. You can’t discern a gender, because only the person’s head emerges from under a heavy blanket draped over the chair, and an embroidered hood and silver mask conceal the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Mutiny The Last Breath After negotiations with Gargenhale conclude, but before he can return to his ship, read: The Last Breath turns tail and flees, leaving its captain behind. Gargenhale’s dark
their characters, read or paraphrase the following boxed text to them: As Gargenhale bellows a curse at the dwindling stern of his ship, Flinch approaches the vampirate captain with glazed eyes and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
Approaching the Prison When the characters approach the prison, read the following text: Perched on a high cliff overlooking the Sea of Moving Ice is a bleak stone fortress carved from a gigantic
conceal a dagger or similarly sized weapon from a guard’s notice with a successful DC 13 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. If the characters have sled dogs or pack animals, a guard grants the party
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Approaching the Prison When the characters approach the prison, read the following text: Perched on a high cliff overlooking the Sea of Moving Ice is a bleak stone fortress carved from a gigantic
conceal a dagger or similarly sized weapon from a guard’s notice with a successful DC 13 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. If the characters have sled dogs or pack animals, a guard grants the party
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
read them like they were children’s books. It’s a useful talent, and one that you’re perfectly willing to use for your advantage. You know what people want and you deliver, or rather, you promise to
kind of document or the handwriting you are trying to copy. Suggested Characteristics Charlatans are colorful characters who conceal their true selves behind the masks they construct. They reflect what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
Heralds of Dust oppose the party’s interference. The factorylike assembly spans multiple floors; map 1.1 depicts a portion of it. When the characters arrive, read or paraphrase the following text
incorporeal Undead that periodically escape from below. Map 1.2 depicts the Spirit Sump. When the characters arrive, read or paraphrase the following text: Metal catwalks spiderweb above this vast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Hall of Illusions A glass cabinet stands near the entrance to this tent. If the characters approach it, read the following boxed text aloud. If they investigate the tent first, skip ahead to
causing mischief throughout the carnival and sometimes uses magic to conceal her true form. If the characters agree to help Candlefoot, he performs a few delightful magic tricks for their amusement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Verelda Lang, the characters’ Magical Physiologies professor. If they bring the lost ring to her, she is effusive in her thanks—and then offers it to the characters as a gift, trying to conceal her pride
read or write without being disturbed. Treasure. If the characters search this area, a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check reveals several small hidden drawers in the frame of one of the day beds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
contains a lot of information that can be shared with the players at specific times, as discussed below. New Character Options During character creation, you can allow your players to read the new
suspense. Either approach is fine. Even DMs who conceal their dice rolls might divulge certain results. For example, when a creature scores a critical hit against a character, it’s customary to let the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
attacks and uses Unsettling Visage if available.
Slam. Melee Attack Roll: +6 (with Advantage during the first round of each combat), reach 5 ft. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) Bludgeoning damage.
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D20 Tests.
Actions
Draining Swipe. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Necrotic damage, and the target’s Strength score decreases by 1d4. The target dies if this reduces that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
areas in between. When the adventurers enter the warehouse, read: In the areas where the walls and ceiling didn’t collapse, this warehouse contains no crates, no boxes, no barrels, and no wares of any
character reaches the bottom of the sinkhole, read: The sinkhole fissure ends at a level floor of worked stone. Dust, debris, rocks, and pieces of wood that once made up the walls and ceiling of the warehouse