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Eye and Hand of Vecna

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Vecna the Archlich;Vecna was a mighty wizard who, through magic and conquest, forged a terrible empire. For all his power, however, Vecna feared death and took steps to prevent his demise by becoming

3 feet of wood or dirt. Thicker substances block the vision, as does a thin sheet of lead. Attuning to the Hand. To attune to the hand, you must press it against the stump where your left hand was

Pyxis of Pandemonium

Magic Items Mythic Odysseys of Theros

stat block), which appear in unoccupied spaces within 30 feet of it and are hostile. 7 Swarming Insects. The vessel casts the insect plague spell, centered on itself and with a radius of

30 feet. 8 Unbridled Revel. The vessel casts the Otto's irresistible dance spell on each creature within 30 feet of it.

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

melodious chimes dance in the shutterless windows of its vaulted halls. Held aloft by genie magic and the staircases that branch from it, the palace is a pit stop for planar travelers and a haven for

by the creature that slays him (see the Last Wish trait in Nafas’s stat block).Lightning, ThunderPoison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

with a student’s ball gown 4–5 1d4 Lorehold apprentices (see chapter 7) affected by an Otto’s irresistible dance spell 6–7 1d6 inkling mascots (see chapter 7) on a mission to mar a student’s outfit for

the Magister’s Masquerade 8–9 1d4 bolts of shimmering, animate fabric (use the rug of smothering stat block for each bolt) that clearly don’t want to be turned into clothes 10 1 cloaker disguised as part of a student’s outfit for the Magister’s Masquerade

Carnival Etiquette

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

party is consistently polite to carnival staff and fellow attendees. Conversely, acts such as interrupting someone, being rude, or grumpily refusing to dance are unfavorable. Lower the carnival’s mood by

by 1 step as 1d6 Witchlight hands (chaotic good; see the stat block earlier in the chapter) escort the troublemakers to the gates.

Expanded Ziggurat

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

characters of all levels, though unseasoned adventurers determined to face the Returner in combat are almost certainly doomed to fail. Characters killed by Zargon might be resurrected on the Infinite

chosen! Praise the Returner!” shouts the cultist on the altar with glee as they melt into an amorphous blob of chattering teeth and darting eyes. Treasure. The twelve cultists each wear a gold mask of

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

dance to any tune. — Volo To feel the thunder of orcish war drums outside the gate and to hear a chorus of voices growling, “Gruumsh!” is the nightmare of every civilized place in

rangers might be familiar with many of these symbols, enabling them to keep their charges from inadvertently stumbling into a tribe’s territory. Colors of Conquest Three colors have special meaning

Daring Dancer

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

keeps their distance only if threatened or rebuffed in extremely clear terms. Ollin Ollin is a chaotic good tiefling. They use the priest stat block but have Performance +3 rather than Persuasion, and

they can speak Common; Ignan; and the local language, Tletlahtolli. Ollin is a bombastic, traveling dancer who enjoys participating in local celebrations and entices Tletepecs to dance their cares away

Cult of the Eternal Flame

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

encompasses fiendish inventiveness and a drive to devise new tools for their mad cause. They are masters of fire and forge, taking captives to work in their infernal foundries. Fire cultists see conquest

with only her cunning intelligence. In her youth, she learned to dance for coin and slowly worked her way up from the wine sinks of the laborers’ districts to the elegant chambers of the city’s nobles

Pyxis of Pandemonium

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

casts the maze spell on each creature within 30 feet of it. 6 Nightmare. Tendrils of shadow seep from the vessel and form into 1d4 shadow demons (see the Monster Manual for their stat block

Unbridled Revel. The vessel casts the Otto’s irresistible dance spell on each creature within 30 feet of it. Pyxis of Pandemonium (DAVID PALUMBO)

College of Creation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

creative work included harmonies that continue to resound through existence today, a power known as the Song of Creation. The bards of the College of Creation draw on that primeval song through dance

them gained a voice of their own. And now they sing too. Learn the Song, students, and you too can teach the mountains to sing and dance.” Dwarves and gnomes often encourage their bards to become

Goblinoid War Camp

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

wooden building in the middle of camp. Here the warlord meets with advisors and makes plans for future conquest. Most of the time, a command center also holds elite bugbear bodyguards that protect

for recording “withdrawals” and reporting on inventory to the camp’s leaders. The Block Maglubiyet’s holy symbol is a headsman’s axe, and the block is where it is blessed by feeding it the lifeblood

Lord of Blades' Strike Squad

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

Lord of Blades’ Strike Squad While the characters explore Landro, they’re pursued by a warforged named Glaive (see the accompanying stat block). Glaive is a high-ranking commander loyal to the Lord

to the Lord of Blades’ bloody conquest of the blighted region. Among the blades, Glaive is best known for her talent at self-modification. “Glaive” is etched onto the back of her neck-plate. It is the

Skill Proficiencies

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

. Performance Charisma Act, tell a story, perform music, or dance. Persuasion Charisma Honestly and graciously convince someone of something. Religion Intelligence Recall lore about gods, religious

proficiencies appear in its stat block. Skills with Different Abilities Each skill proficiency is associated with an ability check. For example, the Intimidation skill is associated with Charisma. In some

Skill Proficiencies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

. Performance Charisma Act, tell a story, perform music, or dance. Persuasion Charisma Honestly and graciously convince someone of something. Religion Intelligence Recall lore about gods, religious

proficiencies appear in its stat block. Skills with Different Abilities Each skill proficiency is associated with an ability check. For example, the Intimidation skill is associated with Charisma. In some

Prismari Faculty

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Prismari Faculty This section describes noteworthy members of the Prismari faculty. Some of them use a Prismari-specific stat block from chapter 7. Several of them are genasi, who are Humanoids

professor of expression) is a newly hired instructor teaching a few courses in choreography and dance ensembles. He recently graduated from Strixhaven himself, and he bubbles with excitement at the

Big Top

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

the Big Top just before dawn to find out!” Aside from those scheduled events, a variety of entertainers perform here. Colorful orbs of light dance in the lofts of the tent while magic spotlights

curtained doorway between the Big Top and the dressing room is guarded by two Witchlight hands (chaotic good; see the stat block earlier in the chapter), who bicker over the appeal of the acts while

Manor Locations (C11-C20)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

stat block. C12. Faculty Office This office is comfortably furnished with a wide oak desk, a high-backed leather armchair, a towering bookcase, and homey wall hangings. Characters who search any of

line the walls, as do mounted collections of insects and reptiles. Three pteranodons form the room’s centerpiece—all of them magically immobile in midair, positioned as if engaging in a strange dance

L5. Jagged Sanctum

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

block later in the adventure). At the center of the chamber is an artificial pool filled with water and covered with floating lilies. The stolen pages from The Book of Inner Alchemy rest on an

his most trusted subordinates. Bak Mei is joined by four Immortal Lotus monks (see their stat block earlier in the adventure). To increase the difficulty of this encounter, add more monks who have just

Eye and Hand of Vecna

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

Eye and Hand of Vecna Wondrous Item, Artifact (Requires Attunement) Vecna was a mighty wizard who, through magic and conquest, forged a terrible empire. For all his power, however, Vecna feared death

inch of common metal, or up to 3 feet of wood or dirt. Thicker substances block the vision, as does a thin sheet of lead. Attuning to the Hand. To attune to the hand, you must press it against the stump

8. Nightstone Inn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

suffers a 10-foot reduction to her speed. Treasure. Gum-Gum’s sack contains several muffins, a block of cheese, a cooked chicken, a frying pan, an iron pot, a bullseye lantern, two flasks of oil, a set

abandoned village ripe for conquest while leaving its defenses more or less intact. Kella isn’t alone. The morning after the cloud giants attacked, a flying snake carrying a message from her Zhent

M2. Amphitheater

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

Island of Death in an Ocean of Tears. Explorers arrive on an island littered with bones. It takes them years to realize they’re all dead. Endelyn Moongrave (see appendix B for her stat block) is not

korreds’ special jig (see “Korred Dance” earlier in the chapter) can command the hair to operate these contraptions; otherwise, a device can be manually operated by a character who makes a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check.

Ticket Booth

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

(Stealth) check or be spotted and approached by 1d3 Witchlight hands of any alignment (see the stat block earlier in the chapter). The hands ask to see the character’s ticket; any character without a

off. 3 You must perform a short dance whenever you hear someone say your name. 4 You can’t talk about your favorite subject. 5 You must carry around a small pumpkin as though it were a precious egg

Rigus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

respected among them is the death knight Nagaro, a former paladin from the world of Krynn who severed her oath in her pursuit of conquest. While the strategies of other Undead generals in her company have

. 2 The avatar of an evil deity of war (use the planar incarnate [Fiend form] stat block from Morte’s Planar Parade) emerges from the Lion’s Gate to destroy Rigus. 3 A mummy lord in the Crown commands

Spaceship Locations, Level 2

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

adjacent cocktail lounge (area S46) and dance club (area S45). S37: Lounge Apart from its inhabitants, this lounge is identical to the those on the ship’s first level (see area S8). When the characters enter

rocklike bark and grasping vines occupy this stretch of the walkway. The creatures use the roper stat block but are Plants instead of Monstrosities. They are hostile toward all non-Plant creatures. S39

11. Student Dormitories

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

private sanctum, Otto’s irresistible dance, Tasha’s hideous laughter, telekinesis, Tenser’s floating disk, and true polymorph. 11b. Skrianna’s Room Skrianna has filled her quarters with creature

words written in the Red Wizard’s own blood. It contains all the spells Nylas has prepared (see the mage stat block), plus animate dead, blight, and contact other plane.

Sylvania

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

hours. Elves and hobgoblins dance together in glittering patches of magical light, serenaded by singing harpies and the drum of satyr hooves on hollow stumps. Locals treat every visitor like the

gobbles up King Ewren III. As the kingdom descends into chaos, a pixie messenger asks the characters to help determine the next monarch. 4 One of the Seven Spiritors (use the ghost stat block) possesses a satyr and involves the characters in a scandal that must be remedied.

Amidor and Gleam

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

stat blocks). The masked figure is Gleam, a high elf acrobat (use the Selenelion twin stat block in appendix C) from the Witchlight Carnival. Whenever lightning flashes across the dark sky, it’s easy

Pollenella The mountains are home to clans of korreds—stout Fey creatures whose hair has the strength of iron. The korreds gather and dance at Lockbury Henge. (If the characters don’t think of it themselves

The Doom Raiders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

, polymorph 5th level (2 slots): dominate person, greater restoration 6th level (1 slot): Otto’s irresistible dance Actions Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60

precious metals and stones, such as coins and gems, within 60 feet of her. Skeemo Weirdbottle Skeemo (see below for his stat block) became the Master of Magic for the Black Network in Waterdeep

Effects for Single Cards

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

companions. Roll initiative for the devil, which has its own turns. The DM has the creature’s stat block. On each of your turns, you can issue a verbal command to the devil (no action required by you), and as

attack bonus +9, save DC 17). Once this property is used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn. Jester. As an action, you can brandish this card and use it to cast the Otto's Irresistible Dance

Nafas's Lair

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

domes, and melodious chimes dance in the shutterless windows of its vaulted halls. Held aloft by genie magic and the staircases that branch from it, the palace is a pit stop for planar travelers and a

end immediately, resuming when he either gains a new body or is replaced by the creature that slays him (see the Last Wish trait in Nafas’s stat block). Nafas Large Elemental, Chaotic Good Armor Class

E8: Jail Car

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

shifting blur like that of a deep desert haze. The Stranger is chaotic neutral and uses the archmage stat block, though they abhor combat. The Stranger wears an invisible ring of mind shielding that

series of hand gestures, dance moves, and drumrolls. If the characters are after the true name of some other creature, perhaps a fiendish nemesis or tenuous planar ally, the Stranger might know that

Flavors of Fantasy

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

desert sands, and its people launch a campaign of conquest. Epic Fantasy An epic fantasy campaign emphasizes the conflict between good and evil, with the adventurers on the side of good. These heroic

royal courts, and aboard seafaring vessels. Nevertheless, the heroes might end up in classic dungeon situations, such as escaping from a prison cell block or searching storm sewers to find a villain’s

Character Advancement

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

here for days, I still don’t have any tales worth telling. Do you?” Aurore Folny Mallyn Human Traveler Stat Block: Commoner This young wayfarer’s heart is filled with wanderlust. Easy

(Performance). The character vividly recounts a legendary story through song, dramatic reenactment, or interpretive dance. If at least one character succeeds on the check, Mallyn thanks the party and

Upper Level (M10-M16)

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

in an intricate dance. The far wall is almost completely covered by a map of the night sky, with a golden sunburst in the center above a closed door. The cabinets are crowded with skulls, bones

creature that comes within its reach (use the accompanying animated chained library stat block). Fistandia’s most treasured knowledge is kept here. There are rare tomes on the sciences, arcana, and alchemy

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