before blessing diffusing cautious rune

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

provoke retaliatory attacks from the creatures they steal from. It’s better to be cautious and overlooked than to be considered dangerous and a threat. In a couple of situations, kobolds might

. A kobold’s cautious nature doesn’t mean it can’t get angry. The blood of dragons flows in its veins, and like a raging drake, a kobold that is pushed too far or has its back

Feeder Trenches Locations

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

is a sweet, purple sludge flowing through shallow troughs from which grells sup. Cautious of risking the wrath of an unknown number of grells deprived of their gastronomic satisfaction, the mind

flayer fanatics traded some of their most degenerate mind flayers to Naruv in exchange for a well-guarded place to scribe their bolstering rune. The characters can access the Feeder Trenches from area X4

23. Fazrian's Court

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

planetar dies by its own hand or at the hands of the characters, Torm bestows on each character a blessing of protection (see “Supernatural Gifts” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). This

blessing is permanent if its receiver is a worshiper of Torm; otherwise, the blessing lasts for 10 days. Torm’s blessing is not bestowed on any character who releases one or both mariliths that are trapped

24. Githzerai Retreat

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

treated with cautious respect until they prove themselves undeserving of such consideration. All rooms and corridors in this part of the dungeon have flat, 10-foot-high ceilings. 24a. Hall of Smiths Decor

can be found in area 14b). Characters must be 14th level or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder

7. Githyanki Stronghold

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

found on level 15.) Characters must be 13th level or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes

is cautious and patient. She has suffered more losses than her superiors would consider acceptable, so she’s waiting for reinforcements before launching any further assaults. The younger knight

11. Drow Outpost

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

nonthreatening manner, the guards are cautious but willing to summon their leaders to speak on their behalf. If greeted with hostility, the drow elite warrior sounds the alarm with a single whistle, bringing

“Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Gates”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 5 on level 2, in the closest

Reghed Nomads

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

nearly fifty years old—ancient by tribal standards. He has led the Elk Tribe for over half his life, and age has made him cautious. He has seen other kings and queens rise and fall, has made war with

enemies believe she has actual ice flowing through her veins. She has no living children that she knows of, but with Auril’s blessing, she won’t need any heirs to preserve her legacy. Bjornhild intends

Life and Outlook

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

instinctively attack the gnomes. Kobolds in battle with gnomes are much less likely to run away because their hatred overrules their sense of self-preservation. A kobold’s cautious nature doesn’t mean it

at random from kobold eggs, even in a tribe that has no adult urds. Although being able to fly is an incredible gift, and it would be expected for kobolds to interpret the wings as a blessing from

Lambent Zenith Locations

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

approach and state their business. Lysan and Zastra are cautious but friendly. They have a sardonic sense of humor developed after being stranded for so long. If the characters express no hostile

ship power the wards. Kycera knows one rune was placed in the ship’s stateroom, but she doesn’t remember the second rune’s location. She believes that magic or a pass phrase can deactivate the runes

Modifying a Class

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

presented as a divine blessing. Changing Spell Lists Modifying a class’s spell list usually has little effect on a character’s power but can change the flavor of a class significantly. In your world

their masters, drawn from the sorcerer or wizard lists. Suddenly, the paladin feels like a different class. Be cautious when changing the warlock spell list. Since warlocks regain their spell slots

The Fissure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

the same character is submerged in all four pools, that character receives the blessing of That-Which-Endures. This blessing comes in handy later in area 7. Key. To make the key appear, one or more

important to allow them to take rests. However, if the players become overly cautious and attempt to take a long rest after every encounter, have wandering monsters interrupt their attempts to sleep

Tomb Locations

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

with stars are vitality’s bane. Blue is neither blessing nor curse. Moon cleanses you of illness or worse. Green’s neighbor is never boring— Drink deep; pass through the flooring.” The

throw, taking 26 (4d12) lightning damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A Detect Magic spell or similar effect unveils the source of this trap: a tiny rune inscribed in the

Zorzula's Rest Locations

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

cautious of outsiders but gullible, and they resent Ruxithid for putting them on guard duty. A character can convince the goblins to open the door with either a successful DC 15 Charisma (Deception or

creature must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes damage that varies depending on the last rune the creature tapped: Death. 13 (3d8) necrotic damage Light. 13 (3d8

House of Cards Locations

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

, the characters can ask Bindle a riddle of their own. If the characters answer Bindle’s riddle or ask one, Bindle is delighted and allows them to stay in his room. With Bindle’s blessing, the characters

one willing character to receive the Charm of the Flames (see chapter 8), marking that character’s skin with an infernal rune. If the character whose soul has been lost is adventuring with the party

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