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Guild Keyrune

Magic Items Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

enough space for the creature, the keyrune doesn’t transform. See the Monster Manual for the creature’s stat block — the name of which is given in bold in the keyrune’s

it is an artificial human. Dimir Keyrune (Very Rare). This keyrune, carved from black stone accented with steel, resembles a stylized horror. On command, it transforms into an intellect devourer that

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

and twisted remains of a failed experiment, a hammer, a block and tackle, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 5 gp (Azorius 1-zino coins) Feature: Urban Infrastructure The popular

same laboratory ran off to join the Selesnya, and we get into a big argument every time we run into each other. 10 I compare notes and techniques with a Simic scientist over lunch sometimes.

Challenge Rating

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

Challenge Rating Challenge Rating (CR) summarizes the threat a monster poses to a group of four player characters. Compare a monster’s CR to the characters’ level. If the CR is higher, the monster is

. The Dungeon Master’s Guide provides guidance to the DM on using CR while planning potential combat encounters. See also “Stat Block.”

Challenge Rating

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

Challenge Rating Challenge Rating (CR) summarizes the threat a monster poses to a group of four player characters. Compare a monster’s CR to the characters’ level. If the CR is higher, the monster is

. The Dungeon Master’s Guide provides guidance to the DM on using CR while planning potential combat encounters. See also “Stat Block.”

Demons and Souls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

Demons and Souls Demons feast not on food or water, but on souls. These fuel their bloodthirsty powers, and while starved for souls, a demon can scarcely think. Soul Count A demon’s stat block states

average number. Soul Devourer Demons can gain more souls by slaying other creatures, as described in their Soul Devourer trait. Unlike hit points, there is no maximum limit to a demon’s soul count. Soul

10. Detention Facility

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

10. Detention Facility The mind flayers use this detention facility to hold “cattle” — the term they use to describe humanoids they consider a food source. The door to the cell block is made of stone

and sealed with a Qualith door lock (see “Qualith Door Locks”). Unless it is held open, the door automatically closes and locks. The cell block is 10 feet high throughout and contains the following

D20 Tests

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

spell, or another rule might give a bonus or penalty to the die roll. Compare the Total to a Target Number. If the total of the d20 and its modifiers equals or exceeds the target number, the D20 Test

Difficulty Class (DC). The target number for an attack roll is called an Armor Class (AC), which appears on a character sheet or in a stat block (see the rules glossary). JOHN GRELLO A D20 Test can result in a dramatic success, a simple accomplishment, or a catastrophe

D20 Tests

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

spell, or another rule might give a bonus or penalty to the die roll. Compare the Total to a Target Number. If the total of the d20 and its modifiers equals or exceeds the target number, the D20 Test

Difficulty Class (DC). The target number for an attack roll is called an Armor Class (AC), which appears on a character sheet or in a stat block (see the Rules Glossary).

Shadow Dragon Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

renegotiated, but in the intervening century, the dragon has fallen to shadow. 6 A group of shadar-kai (elves native to the Shadowfell) arrive at a city’s gates, seeking refuge. They are fleeing the

. 4 A shadow dragon wyrmling and a shadow demon have become unlikely companions as they compare and contrast their parallel evolutions. 5 Two shadow dragon wyrmlings of different dragon kinds

Goblin Ambush

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

encounters in the adventure. Here are the steps you should follow to run it effectively: Review the goblin stat block in appendix B. Since the goblins are hiding, you’ll need to know their Stealth skill

goblins: roll one d20 for all of them, add their Stealth skill modifier (+6) to the roll, and compare the total to the characters’ passive Wisdom (Perception) scores. A character whose score is lower

Feygrove

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

Feygrove The southeastern side of the hill once held flourishing gardens: an idyllic refuge in an otherwise martial environment. When the abbey was destroyed, three dryads settled in the abandoned

many other dangers. The overgrown trees are the den of countless giant spiders and several phase spiders. Among these are deadly ruin spiders (see chapter 21 for this stat block), creatures altered

Reaching the Bottom

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

giant crane (use the pteranodon stat block) previously hidden by the fog emerges and takes flight. The giant crane poses no threat, but its sudden movement alerts a band of brigands lurking nearby. After

your clothes. But none among us can compare To one wily, swift, and stand-up hare— Scarf that’s glorious, thief notorious, His deeds are truly meritorious! With a wink and a grin, he’ll show

M11. Stage Workshop

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

and take refuge at Motherhorn. Skylla carries the key to Golmo’s chains and willingly parts with it only if doing so might save her life. Even though she is costumed, Skylla is instantly recognizable to

by Endelyn (“nocturli”), which bestows a semblance of life upon eight inanimate props scattered throughout the workshop. Each of these props uses the animated armor stat block (with Armor Class

Building Combat Encounters

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

’ XP. Add up the XP for all of the monsters in the encounter. Every monster has an XP value in its stat block. 4. Modify Total XP for Multiple Monsters. If the encounter includes more than one

1 × 1 2 × 1.5 3–6 × 2 7-10 x 2.5 11-14 x 3 15 or more x 4 5. Compare XP. Compare the monsters’ adjusted XP value to the party’s XP thresholds. The closest

Creating a Combat Encounter

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

monster has an XP value in its stat block. Modify Total XP for Multiple Monsters. If the encounter includes more than one monster, apply a multiplier to the monsters’ total XP. The more monsters there

× 4 Compare XP. Compare the monsters’ adjusted XP value to the party’s XP thresholds. The threshold that equals the adjusted XP value determines the encounter’s difficulty. If there’s no match, use

Mystical Islands

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

or population, specially tailored to suit their whims. 10 Divine Refuge. A god created this island to be a personal getaway, making it a reflection of the world as it would appear if they were

block). The curse lasts until the visitor leaves the isle or until it is broken by a spell like remove curse. Timeless Island. When characters leave the island after spending at least 1 day there, they

Astral Blights

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

characters to decide their own course of action. The ambulatory vines are six astral blights (see the accompanying stat block). They focus their attacks on nearby commoners, ignoring the characters except for

earth tremors cause their shelter to partially collapse, making it apparent that there’s no safe refuge in the settlement. The characters will need to choose another option. Investigate the

Specific Spells

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

various game features distinguish between the armor you don and a Shield you wield. Take a look at the Monk’s Unarmored Defense feature and compare it to the Barbarian’s version. In the Monk’s version

or class feature explains what it does. Can an object created with Minor Illusion move? For example, a wall sliding down a corridor? An illusory object created by Minor Illusion doesn’t move. Compare

Automata

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

establishments be grouped within the same block. Rows of near-identical shops confound visitors. Concord Terminus This resplendent train station belongs to the Concordant Express, an interplanar train

stories involving the gate-town. Automata Adventures d4 Adventure Hook 1 Fleeing interplanar bounty hunters, a three-horned tiefling named Romerillo (chaotic good, tiefling spy) seeks refuge on

The Stone Tooth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

woods block the view upslope, making it difficult to ascertain the origin of the smoke (a natural chimney). Have the party’s guide make a DC 10 Wisdom (Survival) check when the group first enters the

higher detects the orcs as they approach. The orcs aren’t likely to notice a hidden lookout; compare their passive Perception scores to the character’s Dexterity (Stealth) check. Four hunched humanoids

Encounters (A-C)

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

Awakened Beast 1 Polar bear 2 Arctic fox (see appendix C) 3 Snowshoe hare (see appendix C) 4 Snowy owl 5 Reindeer (use the elk stat block) with glow-in-the-dark antlers that

a fight. If a stat block becomes necessary, the dwarves are lawful good scouts, with these changes: Dwarf Traits: They have a walking speed of 25 feet and darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. They

Barn Door Locations

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

Stonky Noptopper (a rock gnome master sage; see "Sages and Master Sages" for his stat block) and three cult fanatics (Pig Wheat, Ram Sugar, and Sheep Sweet Corn). Eager to get to their assigned spots in

contraptions. Characters who compare those drawings with Stonky’s skitterwidgets can tell where the gnome got the inspiration for his mechanical creations. Navigation Notes. A slip of paper tucked into

Giantkind Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

(attitude: 1d8 + 1) searching for a creature it killed whose soul escaped the Raven Queen’s clutches (the creature is now a revenant) 9 1 death giant shrouded one* (attitude: 1d6) debating 1 devourer

hopes of receiving a vision or prophetic word 9 1 storm herald* conferring with 1 kraken (attitude for both: 1d8 + 1) 10 1 adult blue dragon (attitude: 1d6) seeking the secret refuge of a

Cottage Locations

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

faulty well is a 10-foot-high gelatinous cylinder (use the gelatinous cube stat block) that’s blocking the normal flow of water. The creature’s presence has also contaminated the water above it

cottage. If one or more of the frogs are killed, the rest leap into the lake below. If she hears the croaking frogs, Bavlorna sends three of her lornlings (use the quickling stat block in appendix C) to

Specific Spells

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

block of a conjured creature determines the nature of the creature’s damage, unless the spell says otherwise. Can conjure animals summon a swarm? No. Conjure animals summons individual creatures, and

compare it to the barbarian’s version. In the monk’s version, you must both forgo wearing armor and forgo wielding a shield if you want to benefit from the feature, whereas a barbarian must only forgo

Climbing Kelvin's Cairn

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

. Garret’s dog, Boy, tore free of its harness and ran back to Targos to get help, leaving the other five sled dogs (use the wolf stat block) behind. The dogs are friendly, cold, hungry, and miserable. If

escaped immediate death at the hands of the yeti but, in her panic, fled up the mountain rather than down it. Unwilling to approach the yeti cave again too soon, Astrix took refuge here. The sight of the

Areas of the Lair

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

. Ten-foot-high stone bleachers hug the northwest half of the room. Staircases lead from the bleachers to other areas of the lair, and a tunnel under the bleachers leads west to the monster cell block

. It pushes open to reveal area X33 beyond. X7. Cell Block This area contains four cells separated by bars. The rectangular iron doors have locks built into them, and Noska Ur’gray carries the keys

House of Cards Locations

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

the formation with a Dexterity or Intelligence check (their choice) using jeweler’s or mason’s tools, or by making an attack with a melee weapon. Compare the creature’s ability check or attack roll

Master’s Guide for the avatar’s stat block). The first creature that replies to the avatar, attacks it, or tries to open or damage the Sage door becomes bound to the avatar, and the avatar attacks

Command Level

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

. In attendance today is Xardorok’s paramour, Grandolpha Muzgardt (see the accompanying stat block). The three duergar cooks are Grandolpha’s loyal bodyguards. The chardalyn dragonet next to Grandolpha

down, Grandolpha invites the characters to join her for dinner. The main course is a cooked intellect devourer, its brain-body stewing in its own juices. The characters can partake of the feast that

Mine Locations

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

until the ghost shows itself (see “Janth’s Ghost” below). Speaking in fluent Common, Trex explains that he and his fellow kobolds sought refuge in the mine after being chased out of the foothills of

distress signal put out by an illithid ship that crashed in the mountains and track the signal to its source (see “Id Ascendant”). The only way to block the signal is by ending the character’s attunement

Torrents Locations

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

slime-covered walls of this half-submerged shrine. Stairs lined with columns ascend from the water to a landing where a block of smooth stone serves as an altar. Chains snake from the base of the altar

crawls up to the landing and joins the battle. P6. Yngukulub the Devourer An aboleth named Yngukulub the Devourer has allied itself with Gar Shatterkeel and the Cult of the Crushing Wave. Deranged kuo-toa

Thundertree Areas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

hide among the weeds that flank the cottage’s open doorway. Make a Dexterity (Stealth) check for the blights, and compare the result to the passive Wisdom (Perception) scores of the characters to

years ago. They use the zombie stat block, with the following additional trait. Ash Puff. The first time the zombie takes damage, any living creature within 5 feet of the zombie must succeed on a DC

Cragmaw Castle Areas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

figures are sculpted along the room’s upper reaches, looking down on the floor below. To the north, heavy curtains block a matching pair of archways. Between the archways is a cracked but ornately carved

room. It quietly observes intruders that enter the area before dropping down to strike. Compare the grick’s Dexterity (Stealth) check to the characters’ Wisdom (Perception) checks (or their passive

The Foundry

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

wight, an undead monster that thirsts for life essence. Two of the piles of bones are ogre skeletons (use the ogre stat block; give it the undead creature type, vulnerability to bludgeoning damage

object (use the animated armor stat block), which activates when a non-dwarf enters the room. It fights until destroyed. See “Arundil’s Animated Objects” above. 49. Idalla’s Den The mad dwarf Arundil

Meenlock

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

the most powerful mind flayer mages can pursue, since it requires the ability to craft a phylactery and cast the imprisonment spell. A mind flayer lich uses the lich stat block (see the Monster Manual

. Devourer of Thoughts. An elder brain sustains itself by consuming the brains of other creatures. When the mind flayer servants that guard and tend to an elder brain don’t bring its meals directly to it

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