before being duplicates consult returns

Sion

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

condition (escape DC 13) as its shadow wraps around it. Once the target escapes the grapple, its shadow returns to normal. Spellcasting. Sion casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the

’s shadow.” Sion’s sorcery allows him to step in and out of shadows and create shadowy duplicates of himself. He can even exercise limited control over others’ shadows, causing

Bodytaker Plant

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Podling Link. The plant can see through and communicate telepathically with any of its podling;podlings within 10 miles of it. Rejuvenation. When the plant dies, it returns to life in the place

consuming individuals and replacing them with duplicates called podling;podlings. Bodytaker plants view themselves as perfect organisms and seek to dominate the lands where they grow. To their minds, a

Conclusion

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

spiritor then returns to Sylvania to attend to other ongoing parties. If the characters are still in Danai’s good graces, she might invite them to join her for one more celebration. When the characters

are ready to leave Sylvania, consult the “Advancing in Level” section of chapter 4 and let the characters determine their next destination.

Immortal Contacts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

distances. Consult the Immortal Communication table to determine what mysterious method your patron uses to direct your party. Immortal Communication d10 Means of Contact 1 A party member speaks to

mortal agents summons you to meetings in various locations. 7 Certain animals speaks to you in your patron’s voice. 8 Your patron teleports you to their presence, expresses their will, then returns you

73. Trial of the Square

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

duplicates created by a mirror image spell. The mephit attacks all other creatures in the room, with its duplicates appearing to follow suit. The mephit knows three command words: “bloatbug,” “frogspittle

or remove curse, ends the effect and returns the creature to its normal weight. Frogspittle: Each creature in the room must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or take 9 (2d8) poison damage

Entering Candlekeep

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

writing) oversee the front gates, examining and discussing written works presented by hopefuls trying to gain entrance. If a question arises, the Avowed send a runner to consult with a sage in the

library. The runner eventually returns bearing a missive of acceptance or denial. Visiting scholars experienced in this procedure often bring a selection of possible donations to ensure admittance

The Enemy Sighted

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

road, headed toward Vogler. The adventure unfolds in one of two ways from here: With Mass Combat. If you are using the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game along with this adventure, consult the

, Darrett is reeling from Becklin’s defeat and returns with the characters to Vogler. You can run any encounters from the “Invasion of Vogler” section as the characters escape the village, or you can skip ahead to “The Final Boat” section.

Sion

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

fervent devotion to Piyarz and, ironically, refer to him in private as “Piyarz’s shadow.” Sion’s sorcery allows him to step in and out of shadows and create shadowy duplicates of himself. He can even

13) as its shadow wraps around it. Once the target escapes the grapple, its shadow returns to normal. Spellcasting. Sion casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability

Bodytaker Plant

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

invasive organisms subvert whole societies by consuming individuals and replacing them with duplicates called podlings. Bodytaker plants view themselves as perfect organisms and seek to dominate the

) Proficiency Bonus +3 Podling Link. The plant can see through and communicate telepathically with any of its podlings within 10 miles of it. Rejuvenation. When the plant dies, it returns to life in

Psychic Wind

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

the storm. As quickly as it comes, the psychic wind passes, and the sky returns to normal in a few rounds. The psychic wind has two kinds of effects: a location effect and a mental effect. A group of

effect as well. Roll a d20 twice and consult the Psychic Wind Effects table to determine the location and mental effects. Psychic Wind Effects d20 Location Effect 1–8 Diverted; add 1d6 hours to

Shunned Cave Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

magic item; roll once on the Magic Items table in appendix A (rerolling duplicates) to determine the item. G3: Tight Passage A narrow crack spans the cave wall here. The opening is only big enough for

here, the owlbear loses interest and returns to its den. G4: Smelly Refuse This cave contains heaps of food scraps, rotting carcasses, and a scattering of halfling-size bird pellets composed of fur

Ogre Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

the party pays the ogre his asking price, he joins them for a single fight in any of the caves except for the two caves he says are off-limits (cave G and cave K). After the fight, the ogre returns to

once on the Magic Items table in appendix A (rerolling duplicates) to determine the item. The dragon fights any creature that steals from its hoard. Brian Valeza

Magic Items

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

, does it require concentration? A potion’s effect requires concentration only if its description says so or if it duplicates a spell that requires concentration. For the hat of disguise, how do I set

magic weapons with the thrown property (javelins and the like) assumed to return to their owner after being thrown? If a magic weapon returns to you after you throw it, its description says so, as in the

The Dark Dominion

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

place for random encounters. When it suits you, roll a d20 and consult the Dark Dominion Encounters table to determine what the party encounters, or choose an encounter that you like. Dark Dominion

seek reinforcements. If the characters remain in the area, the patrol returns with two additional patrols 1d10 minutes later. Drow Spore Servants These drow became infected with Zuggtmoy’s spores and

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

reserves, or otherwise planning the fortress’s defense. Areas 1, area 5, and area 19 have particular encounters associated with them (see “Assault Encounters”). For every other area, consult the following

H3. Hall of Rainbows

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

the mural, three wizards wearing curious hats flee toward a distant series of caves. An inscription below the painting is accompanied by a rough map. The inscription reads: “Here the dragon returns

correctly requires a successful DC 14 Wisdom (Survival) check. If a Bedine is present to consult, the check succeeds automatically.

Elder Evil Blessings

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

turn. At the end of that turn, the cultist teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 30 feet of it and returns to its normal form. The cultist can’t be targeted directly by any attack or other

martial weapon or a natural weapon, if it has one. The next creature hit by the touched weapon must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or experience short-term madness for 10 minutes. Consult the

Lost Things

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

the characters together as adults, united by the common goal of retrieving that which they’ve lost. The adventure begins shortly after the Witchlight Carnival returns to the characters’ world for the

character in the adventuring party, roll a d8 and consult the Lost Things table to determine what was stolen from that character. If a player doesn’t like their result, let them choose an option they prefer

Recurring Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

stages of advancement. For example, the adventurers might confront a villain who uses the stat block of a mage (9th-level wizard) and then returns later as an archmage (18th-level wizard). You could

villains in this category are numbered among the driving forces described later in this chapter. You can use the Villain You Don’t Understand table to choose one of these forces, then consult the

Designing Simple Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

for healing. A deadly trap might reduce a creature to 0 hit points in one shot, and leaves most creatures hit by it in need of a short or long rest. Consult the following tables when determining a

of danger posed by the trap. A spell is a great foundation to use as the design of a trap, whether the trap duplicates the spell (a mirror that casts charm person on whoever looks into it) or uses its

Island Locations

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

shown on map 5.1. Characters who can withstand the frigid water might want to explore these sunken wrecks. For each site searched, roll a d20 and consult the Shipwreck Discoveries table to determine

is more than 200 feet from where Nass died, the ghost instantly returns to that spot, regardless of whether the wizard’s corpse is still there. If the ghost is reduced to 0 hit points, it fades away

Shipwreck Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

hair, and shiny baubles are also visible in the harpy’s nest. Harpy’s Return. When the characters arrive at the shipwreck, the harpy is out looking for another ship to lure onto the rocks. It returns

crate in 1 minute; without a crowbar, it takes 10 minutes. When a character opens a crate, roll a d6 and consult the Crate Contents table to determine what’s inside. The characters can find each item on

Mortuary Basement Locations

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

, but if the characters disturb their performance, the poltergeists attack and the skeletons join in. If a character dies in this room and later returns, the poltergeists substitute the dolls for a

zombie pulls the furnace lever. Mortal Lessons A character could easily die in area M5. If this happens, reveal that the characters have multiple incarnations. Consult the “Glitch Characters” section

Random Encounters in Thither

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

location marked on the map of Thither or when they first arrive at a particular landmark. To determine what the characters encounter, roll a d8 and consult the Random Encounters in Thither table. Several

successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check. After 1d4 + 2 minutes, Kro’ah the goblin (chaotic neutral) returns for his dinner. In addition to an armful of firewood, the goblin has an explorer’s pack

Random Encounters in Yon

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

Random Encounters in Yon A random encounter in Yon occurs whenever you want it to. To determine what the characters encounter, roll a d8 and consult the Random Encounters in Yon table. If you get the

Dubhforgail (see area P18 in chapter 5). Mudlump’s Home. If Mudlump survives this encounter, he returns to his home in the tumbledown, moss-covered ruins of a 30-foot-diameter stone tower that once

Encounter Locations

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

similar magic also disperses the fog, which returns after 10 minutes. Cages. The cages contain some of Xanthoria’s failed experiments, which she left to die and rot: The rotting corpse of what looks like

character’s turn, roll a d4 and consult the Charnel Worm Effects table to see what additional danger the party faces from the worm. Charnel Worm Effects d4 Effect 1 The worm smashes a horde of

Keep Locations

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

random encounter occurs. To determine the encounter, roll a d6 and consult the following table: d6 Encounter 1 1d3 commoners (see area K17) 2 1d4 bandits (see area K8) 3 1d3 Crushing Wave reavers

returns before dawn and sleeps in his quarters (area K21). In the Great Hall, he is attended by a fathomer named Urshnora and two Crushing Wave reavers (see chapter 7 for both). If a battle breaks out

Locations on the Second Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

golden eye swims into view in the stone’s writhing center. For each creature that sees the eye, roll a d12 and consult the following table. The creature is affected as if by a symbol spell of the

drawn into the altar, the altar returns to its dormant state, and atop it will be the thing most wished for by the party—or something that will enable the characters to attain the end or state they most

Neverdeath Catacomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

excursion to a distant plane. Until her magic naturally returns, Sarcelle has the game statistics of a neutral mage without Spellcasting. She responds to some questions with cryptic-sounding

. At the far end of the secret passage is another secret door easily spotted and opened from inside the tunnel. Treasure. The collection of sinister books, many of which are duplicates, includes a few

Upper Palace Locations

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

table. A stalker attacks whoever is responsible for breaking its jar, ignoring all other targets. The stalker returns to the Elemental Plane of Air when it or its target dies. These “jars of

appears, and the creature disappears after 1 hour. See the conjure fey spell description for the creature’s behavior. These conjured Fey are magically created duplicates of creatures whose life essence

Fortress Level 2

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

is attacked. If the characters observe the interaction for 10 minutes, they witness the baron rise and issue an angry judgment before turning to consult with the priestess on other matters. The two

and waits for the baroness’s command to do so. If the characters enter combat with these three, the sahuagin servant slips away to find a nearby patrol (see “Patrols in the Lair”) and returns with

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