before bones days cautious relics

Crown of Horns

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

The Crown of Horns contains the essence and intelligence of Myrkul, one of the Dead Three. This ghastly crown is a pale silver circlet with four curved bones set around its rim. On the crown's brow

the course of 365 days. During that time, the transformation is purely cosmetic; these cosmetic changes slowly fade if you end Attunement to the crown before completing the transformation. When the

Troglodyte Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

in the shallow depths of the Underdark in a constant state of war against their neighbors and one another. They mark the borders of their territories with cracked bones and skulls, or with

secretions, and the debris of their foul feasting. Single-Minded Brutes. Troglodytes are devoted almost entirely to procuring food. They rarely plan more than a few days into the future, instead

Caradoc

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

. Rejuvenation. If Caradoc dies, he reforms within Dargaard Keep in 2d6;{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. Unusual Nature. Caradoc doesn’t require air, food, drink

tongues to spread his lies. However, Caradoc is tethered to his scorched bones, which collect dust in Dargaard Keep. He can leave the accursed castle while possessing the body of a Humanoid, but he

Dusk Hag

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

dreams dusk hags might share with unsuspecting sleepers. Dusk Hag Prophecies d10 Prophecy 1 “A red hat approaches with ill intent. Be wary.” 2 “A ship comes on a sea of bones, but treasure

waits behind a silver skull.” 3 “Three days, three deaths, three eyes, three breaths.” 4 “Doom falls on the peacock and the sparrow alike. Best be a raven.” 5 “A white hand on a black field holds

Demilich (Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

disturb their lairs. Demilich The immortality granted to a lich lasts only as long as it feeds mortal souls to its phylactery. If it falters or fails in that task, its bones turn to dust until only

be permanently destroyed. Its skull reforms after 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Enduring Existence"} days, restoring the creature to its wretched state. If it has the

Archaeologist

Backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

An archaeologist learns about the long-lost and fallen cultures of the past by studying their remains — their bones, their ruins, their surviving masterworks, and their tombs. Those who

, and a pouch containing 25 gp Dust Digger Prior to becoming an adventurer, you spent most of your young life crawling around in the dust, pilfering relics of questionable value from crypts

Sul Khatesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

creature within 30 feet of it. A creature that fails the saving throw but can't expend a spell slot is instead stunned until the end of its next turn.Overlords In the first days of the world, the

empowers warlocks and whispers secrets into the minds of wizards and artificers, helping them master spells and create relics they could never shape on their own. But few of those inspired by Sul

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

that Strahd would never accept her as his true mother, nor could she bear his rejection. As a result, she has never confronted him. She would rather exist in perpetual denial, whiling away the days

imparted to Lysaga the secret of longevity, which requires her to bathe in the blood of beasts on nights of the new moon. Failure to do so causes Lysaga to age rapidly, becoming mere dust and bones in a

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

relics, magical items, and other rare objects. Aside from the power such items might confer, a tabaxi takes great joy in unraveling the stories behind their creation and the history of their use

Occultant Abacus

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

glasses. 3 Burning a small piece of the body and looking for shapes in the smoke. 4 A cautious, reasoned, professional guesstimate. 5 Careful measurements. The distance between nostrils

death of a creature has unintended consequences. Within seven days of a creature’s death, you can use your occultant abacus to divine ways to reverse or mitigate events resulting from that death. As

Eye and Hand of Vecna Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

, you can attempt to turn its bones to jelly with a touch of the Hand of Vecna. You can do so by using an action to make a melee attack against a creature you can reach, using your choice of your

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 the Sword of Kas

Dyrrn

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

horrid site shaped from the leftover flesh and bones of the daelkyr’s sculpting. The walls of the palace undulate as air flows through them, as if the space were breathing. Lair Actions. While

’t be affected by this regional effect again for 24 hours. If Dyrrn dies, these effects fade away after 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days. Madness of DyrrnIf a creature goes mad

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

protect against psychic damage or mental intrusion. The centerpiece of a sapphire dragon’s hoard is usually a cataloged, orderly collection of war gear, which can contain ancient relics of

numbers. If the dragon dies, the population of giant spider;giant spiders in the region returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days

Advanced Arcane History Exam: Unearthed Arcana

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

Advanced Arcane History Exam: Unearthed Arcana The characters’ final Exam in Advanced Arcane History takes place just two days before the masquerade and tests students’ knowledge of theories about lost magical relics and devices.

The Relic Lecture

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

enchantment. The class ends with a reminder that the first Exam is only a few days away and that it will test students on their knowledge of historical relics and the relics’ use in magic. Lorehold professors often use relics they’ve unearthed in their lectures about magical objects

V2. Dead Rocks

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

that comes near the kill. After half an hour, the vulture flies away and the blood hawks swoop in. Among the dry, days-old gore lie shattered bones. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check

reveals the bones belong to a humanoid creature. If the check succeeds by 5 or more, the character discovers rusty stains among the rocks and bone fragments indicating that many more humanoids have died here.

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

provoke retaliatory attacks from the creatures they steal from. It’s better to be cautious and overlooked than to be considered dangerous and a threat. In a couple of situations, kobolds might

. A kobold’s cautious nature doesn’t mean it can’t get angry. The blood of dragons flows in its veins, and like a raging drake, a kobold that is pushed too far or has its back

39. Temple Reliquary

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

39. Temple Reliquary The dwarves kept many precious relics here. 39a. Despoiled Gallery The duergar have destroyed the relics on display here, including statues atop pedestals, stone tablets on

and breaks into 1d4 + 1 pieces that must be magically mended before the staff can be used again. 39c. Mornhyld’s Bones Bones. A dwarven skull and twelve rotted bones swirl gently around each other in

Noteworthy Sites

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

investigate the syndicate’s crimes. Rurapo sometimes visit the pier to trade or sample crunchy Umizu pickles. Some have forged uneasy alliances with the Safe Oceans Society, providing illegal relics from

of spiritual power. Cut deep into its island alongside residencies for the shrine’s warrior-priests and libraries holding relics from around the world, the shrine is central to Umizu’s many

Adult Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

intrusion. The centerpiece of a sapphire dragon’s hoard is usually a cataloged, orderly collection of war gear, which can contain ancient relics of immense power. Creating a Sapphire Dragon Use

spiders in the region returns to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Days"} days. The enhancement of telepathic abilities ends immediately. The

The Palace of Bones

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

The Palace of Bones The home of Tsien Chiang and her daughters stands upon a hill at I’Cath’s center. Its walls and supports are built from the bones of those who died as a result of the Darklord’s

Tsien Chiang’s library sees regular use. The Darklord spends her days here, drawing new plans for her city and analyzing mysterious forces and mystical fortunes in pursuit of the ultimate harmonious

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

corpse’s ears for three days to ward off any retribution, and then bury or burn them. Three ravens is always a good sign. It is good luck to spit where you are about to sleep. Gnome bones can

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

V9. Manticore Lair

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

manticores lair here. Only one manticore is present at a given time, with the other one out hunting. If a manticore died in the “Manticore Hunt” event, the other is here. Treasure The bones of six orcs litter

the cave, along with signs the orcs camped here for many days. Coins scattered in the pool and around the lair total 60 cp, 26 sp, and 14 gp. The orcs also accumulated four crates of plunder that include plates, candlesticks, and silks worth 50 gp total.

Museum

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Museum Level 13 Bastion Facility Prerequisite: None Space: Roomy Hirelings: 1 Order: Research A Museum contains relics and treasures brought back from expeditions you participated in or

work takes 7 days. The hireling gains knowledge regarding some question of ancient history as if they had cast the Legend Lore spell, then shares this knowledge with you the next time you speak with

Death in Prismeer

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

nothing but bones after 1 minute. 3–6 No additional effect. 7 The creature’s corpse is preserved for 10 days, as though affected by a gentle repose spell. While preserved in this way, the corpse is encased

Miscellaneous Upgrades

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Miscellaneous Upgrades The following upgrades don’t apply to a specific element of the ship. A ship can use any number of them, but it can gain a specific upgrade only once. Bones of Endless Toil The

bones of ancient, mysterious creatures festoon the ship. Potent runes crawl across these remains, emitting a sickly green radiance. When a humanoid dies aboard the ship, that creature must make a DC

Life in Dayawlongon

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

. In the ancient past, bonesingers oversaw the final rites when great bakunawa died, then infused the creatures’ bones into the magical bridges that unite Dayawlongon as one land. During the days of

. Personal names are varied and often reflect a characteristic that a ninuno connected to an individual or their family found desirable. However, some personal names are relics of colonization and have

Cackling Chasm Locations

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

, ten-foot-high cave filled with a putrid stench. The mostly broken bones of humanoids and animals lay scattered on the icy floor amid bits of metal and torn strips of leather. The gnolls gather here

to eat when there’s food to be had. Most of the bones have been broken to enable the gnolls to get to the marrow inside them. Past feasts include elk, reindeer, moose, foxes, wolves, and humanoids

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

Sacristy

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

the facility’s hireling to craft a flask of Holy Water. The work takes 7 days and costs no money. You can spend GP during the creation process to increase the potency of the Holy Water. For every 100

item chosen by you from the Relics tables in chapter 7. The facility has the tool required to craft the item, and the hireling has proficiency with that tool as well as proficiency in the Arcana skill

Noteworthy Sites

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

its five major islands. Kalapang Kalapang, the largest community on the island of Malabulak, stands among verdant fields. The city is a blend of old and new, with ancient religious sites and relics of

connect many of the region’s islands. Travelers are common, and the most traveled skybridges hold small communities where they can rest and resupply. Legend holds that the bones of enormous bakunawa

Trepsin the Troll

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

Trepsin the Troll This four-armed troll is a demon-worshiper and a fanatical hunter of big game: nothing pleases him so much as bringing blood and bones back to feed his ambush drakes, or the

even use red, blue, and green stripes as coded bits of clothing. A few banners showing cult insignia also exist, but most of those are being held in reserve for the days when the dragons rise to take

Explorer, Dead

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Explorer, Dead Chult is strewn with the corpses and bones of those who have fallen victim to its terrors. When the characters discover one such victim, roll a d20 and consult the Dead Explorers table

halfling, riddled with tiny arrows and dangling from a tree vine. (The halfling trespassed on grung sacred ground, and the corpse was hung here as a warning.) 2 The bones of an unarmored humanoid

3H, I, J. Spiders' Lair

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

3H, I, J. Spiders’ Lair The top level of the northeast tower is the lair of five giant spiders. They hunt in the swamp at night and return to the tower to rest during the days, entering through a

bones of many animals (including bullywugs) litter the floor. The spiders nestle among the deep shadows between ceiling beams, and they have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks while hidden in

3H, I, J. Spiders' Lair

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

3H, I, J. Spiders’ Lair The top level of the northeast tower is the lair of five giant spiders. They hunt in the swamp at night and return to the tower to rest during the days, entering through a

bones of many animals (including bullywugs) litter the floor. The spiders nestle among the deep shadows between ceiling beams, and they have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks while hidden in

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