before blocking days covers refuses

Eye and Hand of Vecna

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature reduced to 0 Hit Points by this damage is transformed into green slime (see chapter 3) that covers the ground in its

property can’t be used again until 30 days have passed. Destroying the Eye and Hand. If the Eye of Vecna and the Hand of Vecna are both attached to the same creature and that creature is slain by

Adult Lunar Dragon

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Tail Attack. The dragon makes one Tail attack. Treacherous Ice. Magical ice covers the ground in a 20-foot radius centered on a point the dragon can

ancient or adult lunar dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic, which produces one or more of the following effects: Black Frost. A thin layer of black frost covers the ground

Ancient Lunar Dragon

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Tail Attack. The dragon makes one Tail attack. Treacherous Ice. Magical ice covers the ground in a 20-foot radius centered on a point the dragon

covers the ground, which kills all ordinary plants growing within 6 miles of the lair if the dragon is ancient, or within 3 miles if the dragon is an adult. Haunting Moan. A haunting sound gets

Riverine

Monsters Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

. The riverine conjures swampy ground that briefly covers the ground in a 20-foot square the riverine can see within 120 feet of itself. That area becomes difficult terrain until initiative count

, the flora and fauna return to normal levels, and its river dries out over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Regional Effect Fade Days"} days. All other effects

Draconic Shard

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

":"Days"} days, the gemstone dissipates and the shard re-forms, regaining all its hit points and appearing in the place the gemstone once occupied or in the nearest unoccupied space. Unusual Nature

, the force of the dragon’s will and mind sometimes refuses to pass on. This essence lingers in the form of a psychic remnant called a draconic shard. A draconic shard in its true form resembles a

Viari

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

damage if he fails. He can't use this trait if he's incapacitated. Second-Story Work. Climbing does not cost Viari extra movement. Additionally, when he makes a running jump, the distance he covers

attacker.A product of life on a small-town farm, the rogue known as Viari carries fond memories of those childhood days and his loving family. (Well, except for that thing where his parents insist on

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

We had a tabaxi come through once, a few winters back. She kept the taproom packed each night with her stories and spent most days napping in a chair in front of the fireplace. We thought she was

on a particularly interesting item when an owner refuses to sell or trade it. Tabaxi Names Each tabaxi has a single name, determined by clan and based on a complex formula that involves astrology

Avarice

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Icy Doom. When Avarice dies, her corpse freezes for 9 days, during which time it can’t be thawed, harmed by fire, animated, or raised from the dead. Special Equipment. Avarice wields a staff

the Monster Manual but is a fiend instead of a beast. Spellbook. Avarice’s spellbook has white leather covers and vellum pages. The tiefling’s personal sigil is burned into the front cover

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

retains its name, alignment, and personality. The creature also inherits Nafas’s palace and all it contains. If the creature refuses, Nafas gains a new body in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType

":"roll", "rollAction":"Last Wish"} days, regaining all his hit points and appearing in a random safe location on the Infinite Staircase. Legendary Resistance (5/Day). If Nafas fails a saving throw

Wand of Wonder Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

feet, its range becomes 120 feet if it isn't already. If an effect covers an area, you must center the spell on and include the target. If an effect has multiple possible subjects, the GM randomly

success. 96-97 The target's skin turns bright blue for 1d10 days. If you chose a point in space, the creature nearest to that point is affected. 98-00 If you targeted a creature, it must make a

Oozing Royalty

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

. The characters must contend with Princess Ebonmire and Prince Livid (see the “Royal Oozes” sidebar). These dimly intelligent oozes defend their master to the death, blocking the characters from

hide while its Psychic Crush attack recharges. Treasure When Princess Ebonmire dies, the black pudding disgorges a pair of spellbooks with covers made from troglodyte hide and pages made from

Conclusion

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

participants, takes a full day to perform, and consumes 1,000 GP of rare moss and crystals. Grahlista covers the cost of materials and leads the ritual, though she asks willing characters to

participate. Soon after the ritual’s completion, a welcome rain begins falling, and the heat wave breaks. The locals are overjoyed and host a celebration for the characters. Within a few days, the region’s weather returns to normal, thanks to the characters’ daring.

Mercenary Interrogation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

the Ironclad Regiment named Svilnt Sunderlit. Mayor Raven gives Cudgel and the characters leeway in conducting the interrogation. Raven doesn’t oppose the use of coercive magic, but she refuses to let

characters and refuses to reveal anything but their name. By coercing the captive through roleplaying or by succeeding on a DC 12 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check, the characters learn the

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

conjures sludge-like moss that briefly covers surfaces in the lair. The ceiling, floor, and walls of the lair become difficult terrain until initiative count 20 on the next round. Toxic Spores. The

effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.Poison, Psychic

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Mossy Sludge. The dragon conjures sludge-like moss that briefly covers surfaces in the lair. The ceiling, floor, and walls of the lair become difficult terrain until initiative count 20 on the next round

. If the dragon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.Poison, Psychic

2: Pool

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

comes within 30 feet of the pool, then urges that thrall to help it escape. An invisible seal, like that created by the Wall of Force spell, covers the pool. A detention drone or a creature with a blue or

systems. If these controls are tampered with, Th’kogga’s pool becomes unlivable; if forced to remain there, the aboleth dies in 2d4 days.

Getting Started

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

prominent citizens have been kidnapped in the past several days. May I count on your help in rescuing them?” Lord Neverember describes the kidnap victims as follows: Eldon Keyward is a highly

of the victims ends at a specific place: Hallix Mausoleum in Neverdeath Graveyard. The priests worry that their inability to see inside this mausoleum means that an unknown opponent is blocking their

More Downtime Activities

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

each of the days. Profits cover the other half. 41–60 The business covers its own maintenance cost for each of the days. 61–80 The business covers its own maintenance cost for each of the days. It

earns a profit of 1d6 × 5 gp. 81–90 The business covers its own maintenance cost for each of the days. It earns a profit of 2d8 × 5 gp. 91 or higher The business covers its own maintenance cost for each

Vizeran's Secret Route

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

days on foot, during which time Grin says very little. Any character who succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check can tell that the drow mage is troubled by something, although he refuses to share his

Espionage Agency Contacts

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

those in the “good old days” 5 A hotheaded former soldier who would prefer a return to open warfare instead of this so-called “Shadow War” 6 A battle-scarred field agent who would do almost anything to

prevent a return to the horrors of the Last War 7 A bored but effective manager who refuses to be impressed by anything you do or shocked by anything that happens to you 8 A mysterious voice on the other end of a speaking stone

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

serve as a battering ram if a settlement dares to close its gates, blocking the way to the treasures and tasty food that lie within. A heavily laden wagon that requires the strongest orcs to return it to

the gods has no clear explanation, the priests might have to meditate for hours or days to get a vision of its meaning. Every group of orcs has particular superstitions and recognizes certain omens

A Lunar Dragon's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

Frost. A thin layer of black frost covers the ground, which kills all ordinary plants growing within 6 miles of the lair if the dragon is ancient, or within 3 miles if the dragon is an adult. Haunting

elemental that deals cold damage instead of bludgeoning damage. If the dragon dies, the moaning stops, the moon devils dissipate, and the black frost disappears over the course of 1d10 days, allowing plant life in the area to recover.

Beginning the Adventure

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

ritual, I’ll throw in a magic item from my own adventuring days. What do you say?” The magic item Grahlista offers is a pair of Boots of the Winterlands. If the characters negotiate for a better

reward, Grahlista agrees to give them the boots before they leave but refuses to budge on the amount of gold she offers. If the characters agree to aid Grahlista, she shares the following information

1. Portal Stones

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

1. Portal Stones This location is not shown on the map. The mossy stones are old and weathered; lichen covers most of their surfaces, but traces of white paint remain in a few of the grooves. The

“do business at the lodge” if the characters decide to dawdle at the lodge for many days. Activating any of these portal stones is unlikely without the lore available in distant libraries or in Rath

1. Portal Stones

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

1. Portal Stones This location is not shown on the map. The mossy stones are old and weathered; lichen covers most of their surfaces, but traces of white paint remain in a few of the grooves. The

to “do business at the lodge” if the characters decide to dawdle at the lodge for many days. Activating any of these portal stones is unlikely without the lore available in distant libraries or in Rath

Moonstone Dragon Treasures

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

dragon sometimes wake to find all their silver—and memory of the past few days—missing. In addition to their strong preference for certain metals, many moonstone dragons seek out artworks and relics

day for clues about the vista’s whereabouts 6 An ornate silver chest that holds a mountain of gold coins; the dragon refuses to open the chest, claiming it can still smell the stink of the

S6. North Gate

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

S6. North Gate The road from the village climbs above the mist to the wide ledge on which the abbey is perched. A light dusting of snow covers the trees and the rocky earth. The gravel road passes

between two small, stone outbuildings, to either side of which stretches a five-foot-high, three-foot-thick wall of jumbled stones held together with mortar. Blocking the road are iron gates attached

Deep Dragon Treasures

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

dragon hoard that is simply a pile of gems and treasures, for these creatures take great pride in organizing and displaying their possessions. They can easily spend multiple days guiding visitors from

prize to prize, telling stories about favorite keepsakes—and when deep dragons visit each other, these tours can stretch out for days. Deep Dragon Art Objects d12 Object 1 A statue of an

W14. Wine Cellar

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

W14. Wine Cellar In the winery’s heyday, the wine cellar was packed with barrels awaiting shipment, but those days are long gone. Wooden pillars and beams support the ten-foot-high ceiling of this

ice-cold cellar, which is split in two by a five-foot-thick brick wall. A thin mist covers the floor. Each half of the cellar features an eight-foot tall wooden partition that doubles as a wine rack

What the Residents Know

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

include numerous assassinations. The monks have no interest in politics and no wish to harbor assassins, but Ronnom refuses to leave. He and his bodyguards have private quarters on the lower level

. Shipwreck Survivors. Six days ago, Skalanthas sank a ship called the Naiad that sailed close to the island. Three survivors swam ashore and found the monastery. The monks are happy to give them food, drink

Regional Effects

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

DC of the hag’s most powerful ability. These effects either end immediately if the hag dies or abandons the lair, or take up to 2d10 days to fade away. Regional Effects The region within 1 mile of a

-looking path, road, or trails occasionally become sharp for 100-foot intervals. Walking on these areas is like walking on caltrops. Small avalanches of rock intermittently fall, blocking a path or burying

Regional Effects

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

covers the ground, which kills all ordinary plants growing within 3 miles of the lair. Haunting Moan. A haunting sound gets louder or fainter (dragon’s choice) the closer one gets to the lair. The moan is

course of 1d10 days, allowing plant life in the area to recover. Adult Lunar Dragon Huge Dragon, Typically Neutral Evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 172 (15d12 + 75) Speed 40 ft

Leilon Point Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

keeps order, a relatively easy job until the sahuagin arrived. Marciano refuses to answer questions shouted through the door unless a character first succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check to

destroyed more property. Seven days ago, some of the fishers in the town took weapons and their boats to Salt Cave to see if the raiders were in the caves. The fishers have not returned. Five days ago

Meeting Fifel

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

and Eliphas Adulare request the pleasure of your company at Paliset Hall to celebrate the arrival of the winter solstice. Come to Loch Wynnis no earlier than three days before the winter solstice

. Zorhanna had it fitted into a necklace, which she wears on special occasions. A few days ago, she removed the necklace from our vault and wore it during a dress fitting. Since then, she has been

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

responsible for blocking tunnels to deter pursuit. Kobolds feel a cool affinity or something like kinship for other members of their tribe, but they are rarely affectionate with each other. Two kobolds

neighboring tribes that want exclusive claim to a flock of mountain goats might skirmish with each other every few days. Eventually the leader of one warring tribe realizes it is losing due to attrition and

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