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Storm King's Thunder
with one of the Ruling Scepters of Shanatar, which she had found in a wreck at the bottom of the Trackless Sea. Only a creature attuned to a Ruling Scepter and in possession of it can harness the powers
from challenging or threatening Hekaton’s leadership.
Any creature not attuned to a Ruling Scepter who sits on the throne is paralyzed and encased in a magical force field. While encased, the
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the choldrith has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks
", "rollAction":"Web"} to hit, range 30/60 ft., one Large or smaller creature. Hit: The target is restrained by webbing. As an action, the restrained target can make a DC 11 Strength check, bursting the webbing
Book of Vile Darkness
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
can’t use this property again until the next dawn.
Dark Lore. You can reference the Book of Vile Darkness whenever you make an Intelligence check to recall information about some aspect of evil
, such as lore about demons. When you do so, double your proficiency bonus on that check.
Dark Speech. While you carry the Book of Vile Darkness and are attuned to it, you can use an action to recite
Magic Items
Keys from the Golden Vault
property again until the next dawn.
Dark Lore. You can reference the Book of Vile Darkness whenever you make an Intelligence check to recall information about some aspect of evil, such as lore about
demons. When you do so, double your proficiency bonus on that check.
Dark Speech. While you carry the Book of Vile Darkness and are attuned to it, you can use an action to recite words from its pages in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
private hunting domain. Drow warriors patrol the forest, alert for poachers and intruders. Check for random encounters in Kyorbblivvin once every hour. Roll a d20 and consult the Kyorbblivvin Encounters
table to determine what, if anything, the characters encounter. The party can avoid random encounters in Kyorbblivvin by succeeding on a DC 15 Dexterity (Stealth) group check. Kyorbblivvin Encounters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
). If that causes someone to look up, describe how the ceiling is covered with bats with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check. To avoid startling the bats, characters must proceed very quietly
. This requires a successful DC 10 group Dexterity (Stealth) check. If more characters fail the check than succeed, the bats are alarmed by the noise, drop from the ceiling, and fly through the cavern
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
). If that causes someone to look up, describe how the ceiling is carpeted with bats with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check. To avoid startling the bats, characters must proceed very quietly
. This requires a successful DC 10 Dexterity (Stealth) check. If three or more characters fail the check, the bats are alarmed by the noise, drop from the ceiling, and fly through the cavern in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
its mishap threshold. The infernal war machine fails an ability check (or its driver fails an ability check using the vehicle’s ability) by more than 5. If a mishap has a repair DC, the mishap can be
. One of the vehicle’s weapons (DM’s choice) can’t be used until this mishap ends. If the vehicle has no functioning weapons, no mishap occurs. 20 (Str)
11–13 Blinding Smoke. The helm station
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
, 30 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Repairing the Runestone. A character who knows the Giant language can repair the cracked runestone with a successful DC 15 Dexterity check
using either mason’s tools or the Sleight of Hand skill. Failing the check causes the runestone to break. Alternatively, any character can remove the cracked runestone and replace it with the stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
highest point, to the east. At the west end of Qu’ellarz’orl is a small cavern containing a sculpted stalagmite tower. Within this tower rests the Chamber of the Ruling Council, where the matron mothers of
(Stealth) group check. Qu’ellarz’orl Encounters d20 Encounter 1–5 Elite drow patrol 6–8 2d4 gargoyles 9–10 1d6 + 2 giant wolf spiders 11–14 Groundskeepers 15–20 Slave parade Elite Drow Patrol This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
High Overseer, Thavius Kreeg. Ravengard did not go eagerly, however. It took months of persuasion by his fellow dukes — the other three members of Baldur’s Gate’s ruling Council of Four — to convince
as commander of the Flaming Fist at Fort Beluarian in Chult, in the hopes that she can keep the Flaming Fist in check. However, it will take time for her ship to arrive. Meanwhile, refugees from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the History skill who lays eyes on one of these treasures can recall its lore with a successful DC 20 Intelligence (History) check. Black Opal Crown The Black Opal Crown was once worn by the archmage
chunk of the moon, this polished egg-shaped stone was given as a gift by the ruling syl-pasha of Calimport to his sailor daughter. It is said that anyone who holds the stone can always find the way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
ruling over its domain. Long ago, the beholder heard rumors of an arcane device known as the Maze Engine, capable of shifting the gears of reality. During the last Great Modron March, Karazikar
characters demonstrate their willingness to challenge the beholder (including by killing Shedrak), surviving slaves can be convinced to aid them with a successful DC 16 Charisma (Persuasion) check. On a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
action is up to you. You might tell the player to make a Strength check, while mentally setting the Difficulty Class (DC) at 15. If the Strength check is successful, you then determine how a face full of
, you need to know them. You don’t have to memorize these rules or the Player’s Handbook, but you should have a clear idea of their contents so that, when a situation requires a ruling, you know where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Constitution saving throw or be stunned until the end of its next turn. A character disguised as Halaster can make a Charisma (Deception) check contested by the golem’s Wisdom (Insight) check, with
advantage on the check if the portrayal is particularly convincing. On a successful check, the golem is indifferent toward that character. The magical light motes are harmless but attracted to movement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
impressive carriage, Itzmin emerges. Itzmin A spiteful tiefling in his late forties, Itzmin del Prado is a chaotic evil cult fanatic. He’s also a politician and part of San Citlán’s ruling council, the
succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (Nature) check confirms that the collapse was deliberate. To escape, the characters must find the alternative exit in the depths of the mine.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
with ear and neck flaps to cover his shaved, tattooed head. It’s not an especially effective disguise; characters who make a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check notice the edges of the tattoos
guild. Secretly, its leaders seek to extend their shadowy fingers into every throne room and ruling council chamber in Faerûn. Like the Harpers, the Zhentarim too are aware that the Cult of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
cap with ear and neck flaps to cover his shaved, tattooed head. It’s not an especially effective disguise; characters who make a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check notice the edges of the
thieves guild. Secretly, its leaders seek to extend their shadowy fingers into every throne room and ruling council chamber in Faerûn. Like the Harpers, the Zhentarim too are aware that the Cult of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
(Intimidation or Persuasion) check convinces the guards to let them see Young-Gi. When the guards admit the characters, they escort the characters to the estate’s gardens. Read the following when the
character succeeds on a DC 12 Charisma (Persuasion) check. If convinced to speak about his old friend, he shares the following information: Dae Won-Ha was a brilliant magistrate and hero of the people
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
exception forms they need to fill out to approach the gate. This halfling-sized stack of forms takes 1d4 days to fill out and requires a character to succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check. If a
character fails this check, they miss a field or otherwise err and are provided a new stack of forms to fill out. These take just as long to complete as the first set of forms. If the characters settle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
target (save DC 18). You can’t use this property again until the next dawn. Dark Lore. You can reference the Book of Vile Darkness whenever you make an Intelligence check to recall information about
some aspect of evil, such as lore about demons. When you do so, double your proficiency bonus on that check. Dark Speech. While you carry the Book of Vile Darkness and are attuned to it, you can use an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
in its bow.
The containers in the boat are canopic jars. Magic Mural. This magic mural is a portal. A character who inspects the mural and succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana) check can tell
with a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check Falling. A creature that falls from the boat or the portal plummets 10,000 feet to the ground; it takes 70 (20d6) bludgeoning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
characters must present Zariel with the argument to rejoin the celestial host, then make a DC 25 Charisma (Persuasion) check. If the check is successful, Zariel is convinced to grasp the sword and
accept its angelic spark back into her soul. The DC of this check is reduced by 5 for each of the following NPCs that are present when the characters try to redeem Zariel: Lulu. If Lulu is with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
born with a mystical connection to Lolth, which gives them divine magic. They also make up the ruling caste of most chitine colonies. A colony can support numerous choldriths, who serve as commanders
to sleep.
Spider Climb. The choldrith can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
black voids until initiative count 20 on the next round. All other creatures within 120 feet of the planetar have disadvantage on saving throws until the effect ends. Blinding magical light springs from
call on the planetar to look inward and judge itself, making a DC 26 Charisma (Persuasion) check as part of that action. If the player roleplays well, grant the character advantage on the check. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
minutes, the creature can roll the die and add the number rolled to one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw it makes. The creature can use the inspiration die after the roll is made but
check, and the creature making the attempt takes 10 (3d6) acid damage.
The cube can hold only one Large creature or up to four Medium or smaller creatures inside it at a time.
Transparent. Even
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
cliff — requiring a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check — and toss down the ladder, the characters can proceed. Otherwise, they lose a day’s travel finding another route. If the characters remove
shed dim light in a 10-foot radius. A sharp blow to one of the crystals, including throwing it so it impacts a hard surface, causes it to burst in a 10-foot-radius flash of blinding light. Any creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
paraphrase the following: A blinding flash leaves an indelible mark in your brain as you step into the lens. When your vision clears, you find yourselves in the corner of a stone chamber filled with
Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check can tell she’s turning into an undead creature. If the check succeeds by 5 or more, the character knows the group has 2 rounds to stop the transformation. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the Archmage of Menzoberranzan under the auspices of his own house, the First House of the Ruling Council.
“Gromph and I only ever had two things in common: our passion for the Art, and our hatred of
The characters can learn the following information from Vizeran by asking the right questions; he doles out information sparingly, but a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Insight) check might yield additional
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
of the cube can pull a creature or an object out of the cube by succeeding on a DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check, and the puller takes 10 (3d6) Acid damage.
Transparent. Even when the cube is in
plain sight, a creature must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check to notice the cube if the creature hasn’t witnessed the cube move or otherwise act.
Actions
Pseudopod. Melee Attack Roll: +4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
.
The Arcane Acropolis is Karsus’s home, sanctum, and ruling palace. It is designed to awe and intimidate, to showcase his mastery of magic and serve his every whim as he develops ever more powerful
. Bounties. The watch posts hefty bounties for those who escape its grasp. Adventurers looking to earn coin or seek out fellow rebels might check the information posted to the watch’s bounty boards. Crime and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
shapechangers working in the area, the half-elf initially denies knowing anything about such a person. A character who succeeds on a DC 10 Wisdom (Insight) check notices that the barkeep is clearly concealing
something. If the characters push the issue, a successful DC 10 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check causes Squid to dish up information. Any Charisma (Intimidation) check inspires him to first
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
crystal cylinder shatters, and a myriad of tiny lights pour forth from within. These bright souls coil through the air like a tornado, blazing upward and then vanishing in a blinding, spectral flash
many liches that seek to become as powerful as him. He keeps their phylacteries here. Each balcony has 2d6 + 5 lich phylacteries on it. Any character who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
open can break it down with a successful DC 10 Strength check. The door crashes open to reveal two drowned sailors in a cabin that must once have been luxurious. A bookcase, half collapsed, holds
middle. A jagged hole gapes in the floor beside the bed.
If the characters dropped the wheel in area C3 or needed more than one Strength check to open the door into this room, the two zombies are beside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. Each time a check fails, the character must choose between either taking 10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage from a fall or gaining 1 level of exhaustion (which means disadvantage on further ability checks
). The three ability checks are as follows: A DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check to climb around gaps in the walkway. A DC 15 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to cross wide gaps in the wooden walkways by






