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Moonblade

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

+1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Each rune beyond the first grants the Moonblade an additional property. The DM chooses each property or determines it randomly by

. You control this entity, deciding how it acts and moves. It remains until it drops to 0 Hit Points or you dismiss it as a Magic action.

Zodar

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

exist or where they came from, but the most popular hypothesis is that they are the creations of some long-forgotten god. Zodars interact with other sapient creatures in a manner that goes beyond mere

aloofness. They simply hover in silence. When a zodar finally performs some significant action, the reasons for that action aren’t always clear. One interpretation of this behavior posits that

Tiefling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

possible sense, they still look human. However, their infernal heritage has left a clear imprint on their appearance. Tieflings have large horns that take any of a variety of shapes: some have curling

three broad categories. Tieflings born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal language, passed down through generations, that

Deck of Many Things Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

1d4 + 1 (to a minimum score of 1). You can draw one additional card beyond your declared draws. Jester. You gain 10,000 XP, or you can draw two additional cards beyond your declared draws. Key. A

in the hands of monsters, which you must clear out before you can claim the keep as yours. Vizier. At any time you choose within one year of drawing this card, you can ask a question in meditation and

Moonblade Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

first rune always grants a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Each rune beyond the first grants the moonblade an additional property. The DM chooses each property or

this creature, deciding how it acts and moves. It remains until it drops to 0 hit points or you dismiss it as an action. 00 The moonblade functions as a vorpal sword. Sentience A

Feral Tiefling

Species Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

possible sense, they still look human. However, their infernal heritage has left a clear imprint on their appearance. Tieflings have large horns that take any of a variety of shapes: some have curling

three broad categories. Tieflings born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal language, passed down through generations, that

Deck of Several Things

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

already been claimed, you gain an equivalent hoard. Idiot. Reduce your Intelligence by 1d4 + 1 (to a minimum score of 1) for the duration of the adventure. You can draw one additional card beyond

your declared draws. Jester. You gain proficiency in a skill of your choice for the duration of the adventure, or you can draw two additional cards beyond your declared draws. Key. A

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

violet eyes. In a breeze or when aloft, the creature’s scales and hair appear to blaze with a holy, golden fire. Beyond their coloration, ki-rins vary in appearance based on the deity each one

lair. The spell’s point of origin is always the point outdoors closest to the center of its lair. The ki-rin doesn’t need to maintain a clear path to the sky or to concentrate for the

What Does a DM Do?

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

session and for creating situations that facilitate fun. Improviser. A big part of being the DM is deciding how to apply the rules as you go and imagining the consequences of the characters’ actions in a

way that will make the game fun for everyone. Referee. When it’s not clear what ought to happen next, the DM decides how to apply the rules. Storyteller. The DM crafts adventures, setting situations in

What Does a DM Do?

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

session and for creating situations that facilitate fun. Improviser. A big part of being the DM is deciding how to apply the rules as you go and imagining the consequences of the characters’ actions in a

way that will make the game fun for everyone. Referee. When it’s not clear what ought to happen next, the DM decides how to apply the rules. Storyteller. The DM crafts adventures, setting situations in

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

special significance beyond that is imparted to it. At 4 years old an orc is considered a juvenile, and by age 12 it is a fully functioning adult. Most orcs don’t live past the age of 25 due to

everywhere in the world around them, and the priests of a tribe are entrusted with the responsibility of identifying these signs and omens — both good and bad — and deciding how the tribe should

Maintaining Order

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

within their own ranks, members of any faction might bristle at having to work alongside (much less take orders from) members of other factions. Chain of Command In addition to deciding how the

expeditionary force is organized and distributed (see “Marching Orders”), the players must also institute a clear chain of command. One or more of the adventurers might be the field commanders of the expanded

Adventurers and Organizations

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

. Factions and organizations aimed at player characters are a way to keep higher-level adventurers connected to your world, providing ties to key NPCs and a clear agenda beyond individual gain. In the

same way, villainous organizations create an ongoing sense of menace above and beyond the threat of solitary foes. Having different characters tied to different factions can create interesting

White Abishai

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

so, since it is never clear the extent of Tiamat’s influence over the creatures. There are five kinds of abishai, each one reflective of one of Tiamat’s dragon heads (black, blue, green, red, and

V1: Arborean Road

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

clear: flames dance in the trees perhaps half a mile to the north. A charred wagon smolders in the middle of the road ahead, with no sign of life. As the characters come closer, they notice skeletal

fight the characters. The wagon and its goods are burned almost beyond recognition. As a Study action, a character can examine the wreckage and make a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check. On a

Warlock

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

Warlock You think me mad? I think true insanity is being content to live a life of mortal drudgery when knowledge and power is there for the taking in the realm beyond. — Xarren, herald of Acamar

Warlocks are finders and keepers of secrets. They push at the edge of our understanding of the world, always seeking to expand their expertise. Where sages or wizards might heed a clear sign of

K39. Hall of Webs

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

K39. Hall of Webs This ancient hall is choked with spider webs broken by a single clear path down its center. The hall has an arched ceiling 20 feet overhead, hidden behind thick webbing. At the

eastern end are a pair of arched bronze doors of ornate design. These doors can be pulled open to reveal area K40 beyond. Most of the hall is full of giant spider webs (see “Dungeon Hazards” in chapter 5

1. False Entrance Tunnel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7

1. False Entrance Tunnel If the characters clear the passage on the west side of the cliff face, read: The corridor before you is made of plain stone, roughly worked, and it is dark and full of

a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (5d10) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The trap mechanism is beyond the doors and inside the ceiling, so it can’t be disabled from outside.

Conclusion

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

with it the warmth of his homeland’s sun and his family’s friendship. It’s also clear that Simbon is impressed with Uzoma. Together the pair might become a force to be reckoned with in Anisa and

beyond. If Kirina and Kedjou’s plot isn’t revealed, Kirina’s rise in influence continues. Knowing the depths of his rival’s treachery, Prince Simbon might request the characters’ aid in exposing the rival prince’s future plots.

The Mourning

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

the disaster in time to flee. Others survived because they were already beyond the borders of Cyre; the mist stopped mere feet away from the camps of Cyran soldiers holding sections of the Brelish

front. And though the vast majority of people caught in the Mourning died, thousands did survive. Most have no clear memory of the event, and there’s no explanation for why they were spared. The

4. Pretty Big Hate Machine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

blindsight out to a range of 60 feet and is blind beyond this radius. It activates when a creature comes within 60 feet of it. Once it is activated, Shockerstomper attempts to destroy all creatures in

the cavern. It can’t pursue creatures beyond the cavern, because it’s too big to fit through the exit. The characters earn 11,500 XP for disabling or defeating it. Shockerstomper is a Gargantuan

Oracle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Oracle You possess a precious gift coveted not just by mortals but by the gods themselves: the gift of clear communication between the mortal and divine realms. As an oracle, you can perceive the

roll the d20 before deciding to add the d10, but you must decide before the DM says whether the roll succeeds or fails. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long

Orc Culture and Beliefs

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

around them, and the priests of a tribe are entrusted with the responsibility of identifying these signs and omens — both good and bad — and deciding how the tribe should react to them. As a race, orcs

communication from the gods. If the tribe has encountered a similar omen before, the priests understand how to interpret it, but if a sign from the gods has no clear explanation, the priests might

Features of Akros

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

canyon carved by the Deyda River. Nature and Akroan ingenuity conspire to make the Kolophon one of the most intimidating fortresses in Theros. Beyond the polis stretch craggy hills and mountains

, yet Akroans obsessively guard against invasion nonetheless. Beyond its thick walls, the streets of Akros are dotted with towering statues of heroes. Red-tiled roofs soar over square-topped sandstone

Darklake District

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

heat slams against you as an acrid smog rises to choke the air out of your lungs. The Darklake spreads out beyond a jumble of buildings and streets, reflecting the lights of countless fires burning

with drow, svirfneblin, orcs, and others — pay little attention to the characters unless they are looking to do business. Guards posted at the gates make it clear to the characters that non-duergar are

2. Entrance from the Village Hall

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

tight spiral. This route is used regularly to bring supplies to Arauthator’s minions, so the steps are clear and easy to climb. Supplies are carried down strapped to villagers’ backs, or lowered in

disease or injury beyond Bonecarver’s limited healing ability are quarantined here in the relative warmth of the caves. The coughing villager is named Mend-nets (tribal warrior). Mend-nets is

Planar Travel

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

of song and story for years to come. Travel to the planes beyond the Material Plane can be accomplished in two ways: by casting a spell or by using a planar portal. Spells. A number of spells allow

. Some portals are like doorways, a clear window, or a fog-shrouded passage, and simply stepping through it effects the interplanar travel. Others are locations-- circles of standing stones, soaring

What the Dead See

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

unclear. If anyone else is nearby and the characters ask them about the omen, it’s clear no bystanders witnessed the vision. A character who scrutinizes the mask finds nothing supernatural about it

nothing. Beyond this, the text remains undecipherable, and the word “Khea” is also a mystery. If a character spends an hour inquiring in the polis about “Khea,” or succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence

43. Veils of Fear

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

43. Veils of Fear This room lies beyond a double door, the outside of which is carved with leering and laughing skulls. The doors are neither locked nor trapped, and they swing inward on rusty hinges

to reveal the room beyond. Ten feet from the doors, a thick tapestry curtain hangs from wall to wall. Its embroidery shows a scene of merriment: nobles feasting around a banquet table, a roast boar

2. Entrance from the Village Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

tight spiral. This route is used regularly to bring supplies to Arauthator’s minions, so the steps are clear and easy to climb. Supplies are carried down strapped to villagers’ backs, or lowered in

suffer disease or injury beyond Bonecarver’s limited healing ability are quarantined here in the relative warmth of the caves. The coughing villager is named Mend-nets (tribal warrior). Mend-nets is

Planar Travel

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

of song and story for years to come. Travel to the planes beyond the Material Plane can be accomplished in two ways: by casting a spell or by using a planar portal. Spells. A number of spells allow

specific location on another. Some portals are like doorways, a clear window, or a fog-shrouded passage, and simply stepping through it effects the interplanar travel. Others are locations — circles of

The Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

characters. When the adventurers begin to feel a sense of hopelessness or peril beyond their capability, then have the other sides focus on each other for a while, giving the characters a chance to

. When it’s clear that the characters have the upper hand, turn on the monster toward them. But when it is clear that the characters will be victorious, have the remaining enemies fall quickly to avoid a drawn-out and anticlimactic denouement.

31. Reflected Hall

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

-foot-high crawlway in the east wall is flush with the floor. At the far end of the hall, a rippling, transparent curtain of water fills a stone archway. Beyond the curtain, you see another hallway

the north. Crystal Eyes. The nonmagical crystal eyes are two of the ten keys needed to open the vault of the beholder (area 44). 31B. Curtain of Water Clear water forms a 1-foot-thick, 7-foot-high

Jhesiyra Kestellharp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Jhesiyra Kestellharp Among the greatest of Undermountain’s secrets is the story of Jhesiyra Kestellharp, who was one of Halaster’s most gifted apprentices until it became clear to her that Halaster

form. Jhesiyra can exert control over Halaster’s magic gates, keeping adventurers from passing through them if she thinks they lack the might needed to defeat the perils beyond. In terms of game rules

6. Main Gate

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

6. Main Gate A lowered drawbridge spans a foggy moat. Beyond the drawbridge is an open portcullis, and beyond the portcullis is a covered gateway leading to an open courtyard. Large figures loom in

areas 9, area 10, and area 15. Rezmir and her guard drakes (see area 11) arrive three rounds later. The lower courtyard is clear of fog during daylight hours. At Night. In addition to the ogres standing

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