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Cube of Force
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This cube is about an inch across. Each face has a distinct marking on it that can be pressed. The cube starts with 36 charges, and it regains 1d20 expended charges daily at dawn.
You can use an
the barrier. Walls, floors, and ceilings can pass through at your discretion.
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The barrier deactivates.
The cube loses charges when the barrier is targeted by certain spells
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
monsters fall upon them.
Strange Escort. Certain Underdark explorers—judged inventive by some and lunatics by others—have learned to travel among the dire corbies. After blocking their ears to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Infamy Even among the notorious Boromar Clan, your group has a distinct identity and a reputation. What’s the event or unique trait that makes your crew stand out? Consult the Group Infamy table for
suggestions on how your group might stand out within the larger syndicate. Group Infamy d6 Notorious Element 1 Tattoos. Each member of your group has a distinct tattoo that inspires fear in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
game of D&D. As such, all three share certain similarities: rolling a d20, being affected by Advantage and Disadvantage, adding modifiers, and comparing the total to a target number. But ability checks
, attack rolls, and saving throws are each distinct from the other. If something in the game affects one, such as the Guidance spell, the other two aren’t affected unless the rules specifically say so. A game rule that affects D20 Tests affects all three.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Cube of Force Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement) This cube is about an inch across. Each face has a distinct marking on it that can be pressed. The cube starts with 36 charges, and it regains
. 5 5 Nothing can pass through the barrier. Walls, floors, and ceilings can pass through at your discretion. 6 0 The barrier deactivates. The cube loses charges when the barrier is targeted by certain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
shattered his empire. The deck also gained magical powers distinct from the cards’ effects: wizards, sorcerers, and warlocks could use the deck to empower their spells. The Deck of Many Things was central
characters to interact with the Deck of Many Things, but it rewarded them with new powers instead of punishing them and blocking all efforts to escape the deck.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Cube of Force Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement) This cube is about an inch across. Each face has a distinct marking on it that can be pressed. The cube starts with 36 charges, and it regains
certain spells or comes into contact with certain spell or magic item effects, as shown in the table below. Spell or Item Charges Lost Disintegrate 1d12 Horn of blasting 1d10 Passwall 1d6 Prismatic spray 1d20 Wall of fire 1d4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
absolutely certain that Vizeran’s ritual will work if the talisman is placed elsewhere. He’s not as learned or powerful as his master. Grin encourages the adventurers place the dark heart elsewhere and, in so
doing, arrange a different battlefield for the demon lord showdown. He refuses to go along with any effort to leave the talisman in Menzoberranzan. If the characters intend to place the dark heart as
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
following information: How Can We Enter Haskasori? “Ancient magic seals the city gates, and few besides Cozmioko and Anthradusk are long-lived enough to remember the passphrase. However, I’m certain
weeks, and it has remained still. But as I approached you, it grew warm and started to twitch. It has settled down only now. I’m certain this is Cozmioko’s will.” What Can You Tell Us about Anthradusk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
song has left countless Underdark creatures and travelers unable to flee as these monsters fall upon them. Strange Escort. Certain Underdark explorers—judged inventive by some and lunatics by others—have
learned to travel among the dire corbies. After blocking their ears to avoid the effect of a flock’s song, these travelers attempt to mimic the strange hooting and chirping of a dire corby, with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers
) with the characters, Astarion recognizes two Vampire Wardens from Cazador’s palace. The wardens are blocking the public exit to Rat’s Run. Certain that someone from the palace wants to kidnap him
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
placed to be phosphorescent mushrooms.
The lights are proper lamps flanking two massive stone gates blocking the tunnel. Before you get a chance to examine the intricate carvings on the gates
check succeeds, and refuses them entrance if it fails. If the check fails by 5 or more, the guard gives the order to arrest the characters, announcing that they are now slaves of the duergar (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
walls and paint them with bright, colorful murals. Other artisans are covering the floor in an elaborate mosaic featuring a distinct winding path of red tiles, some of which cross over a series of
. Certain of the frescoes show the rooms of some building: a library filled with many books and scrolls, a torture chamber, a wizard’s workroom. Chairs, windows, boxes, bales, doors, chests, birds, bats
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, evil, or neutral), and the other describes attitudes toward society and order (lawful, chaotic, or neutral). Thus, nine distinct alignments define the possible combinations. These brief summaries of the
types of creatures are associated with metaphysical planes of existence—specifically the Outer Planes—that embody certain alignments. For example, most devils hail from the Nine Hells, a plane of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
stone, with a distinct, winding path of red tiles about two feet wide snaking its way south down the corridor. No stonework can be seen on the walls or the ceiling twenty feet above, for some sort of
strange human-animal mixtures—pig-human, ape-human, and dog-human—going about various tasks. Certain of the frescoes show rooms of some building—a library filled with many books and scrolls, the door
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Silverhand This legendary wizard and leader appears as a human female in her early twenties. She interacts with the characters with kindness and a certain whimsy, but doesn’t disclose what time period
characters as annoying apparitions and refuses to deal with them. Bruenor Battlehammer The dwarf king’s red hair has turned mostly white, and he leans heavily on a thick crystal cane. He is old, frail
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
avoid her. The characters are Ireena’s best hope for protection, so she is willing to accompany them under certain conditions. Although she appears mild, she has a strong will, and she aids the party
, the local priest (area E5). She refuses to be taken to Vallaki or anywhere else while the burgomaster lies dead on the mansion floor.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
territory, and each one has its own distinct society and culture. To the people of Theros, “Meletis” is more or less synonymous with “Meletians”—the polis isn’t just the people who live in the city of Meletis
extensively. Its Abora Market, just inside the city gates, is open to outsiders only on certain days, and Setessan merchants prefer to barter goods rather than accept currency. Despite these restrictions
Orc
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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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
. Cube of Force This cube is about an inch across. Each face has a distinct marking on it that can be pressed. The cube starts with 36 charges, and it regains 1d20 expended charges daily at dawn. You
through at your discretion. 0 The barrier deactivates. The cube loses charges when the barrier is targeted by certain spells or comes into contact with certain spell or magic item effects, as shown in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
shrines and private chapels, as distinct from full-fledged temples, are common throughout Faerûn, particularly in areas where a temple doesn’t exist. Shrines tend to be unstaffed, kept up by the locals and
certain deities is frowned on. Most governments that engage in persecution limit such restrictions to the establishment of formal temples, priesthoods, and organized festivals. (On a practical level
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
rulers of the world. Giants, therefore, don’t pray to Annam, who refuses to hear them. Instead, they revere his divine children, as well as a host of other hero-deities and godly villains that are minor
racially distinct. Stronmaus, for example, doesn’t look like a storm giant, though he is often depicted as one in carvings and other art. Like Annam and each of his brothers, Stronmaus is a unique godly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
assassinated the entire family line. Baron Morrikan d’Kundarak and Lord Tolar Paelion were blood brothers, and Morrikan refuses to believe the accusations made against the Paelions. He has sworn to
distinct territories. When their agents cross paths, rivalries can trigger confrontation—which manifests in artistic competitions or duels between assassins. Internal Tensions The schism of House Phiarlan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
negotiating the end to a deadly turf war among thieves’ guilds. In this scenario, you’ll spend a lot of time on steps 1 and 2, developing each of the major NPCs as a distinct villain with an agenda. In
character. One way to handle influence is to treat it like inspiration. A character gains influence in a certain situation only if you grant it, and bringing influence into play requires spending it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
to each other. If possible, let one NPC do most of the talking, but if multiple NPCs need to talk, give them distinct voices so the players know who’s who. Using Your Face and Arms Use your facial
the NPC in question is a family member or a contact of a particular adventurer and talks only to that character. An NPC of a certain race or class might listen only to characters he or she feels a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
routine of its life. Others are driven by wickedness or spite, as with a ghost that refuses to rest until every member of a certain family or organization is dead. The surest way to rid an area of a ghost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, evil, or neutral), and the other describes attitudes toward society and order (lawful, chaotic, or neutral). Thus, nine distinct alignments define the possible combinations. These brief summaries of the
fiends. Both types of creatures are associated with metaphysical planes of existence—specifically the Outer Planes—that embody certain alignments. For example, most devils hail from the Nine Hells, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
in dozens of languages. Khea’s a busy woman, and regardless of when the characters arrive, she initially refuses to see them until the next morning. If a character succeeds on a DC 16 Charisma
certain that they witnessed a sign from Phenax, verification of the god’s ominous interest in this enigma. Khea can also identify the name Varyas as belonging to a dangerous, rabble-rousing oracle who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
certain how to quell the Cataclysmic fire. The flames were created by the gods, so it stands that the power of the gods could extinguish them. Lord Soth is a peerless foe. The characters won’t be able
the character refuses the offer, the altar emits smoke that coalesces into a hulking figure. This hostile figure uses the clay golem stat block, but it is an Undead instead of a Construct. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Electrum and platinum pieces are rarer in these lands. Smaller states use coinage borrowed from other nations and looted from ancient sources. Travelers from certain lands (notably the wizard-dominated
coins stamped with leering demonic faces and called torments, that currency expresses a distinct flavor. Creating new coins connected to specific locations, like the toals of Waterdeep or the eclipsed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. They don’t know it by name, and though they all hum it perfectly, they’re not entirely certain they knew it before today. Unknown to the characters, the cursed tune spread to them when Gailby
all the commotion interferes with his work. Crinkle and Gailby are not present. Varnyr refuses to speculate about the “malaise,” since she’s not a spellcaster and doesn’t want to guess at the cause
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the south wall requires a blood sacrifice to open (see below).
The altar refuses to budge. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of transmutation magic around and above it. Any object weighing 10
behind the south curtain opens only when certain conditions are met (see below).
A character who examines a curtain and succeeds on a DC 19 Wisdom (Perception) check notices the slightly darker
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
characters negotiate poorly, or if any brains are destroyed, certain disks deactivate — and reaching the treasury becomes a greater challenge. In order to persuade the brains to keep all the floating
it refuses to disconnect. The modron thereafter integrates its consciousness into the monastery’s, running its systems as its new integrated mind. Brains in Jars Brain (Name) Disks Knowledge Area of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
continue to kill—these “invasive species” that disturb Onyari’s plants. Duskwalker will let the characters pass so long as they promise not to disturb the trees. The treant refuses to aid the characters
DC 12 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes the symbol. By Paladine’s might, a dragonlance is restored Restoring the Lance. As each character enters this area, they gain the distinct impression






