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Book of Exalted Deeds

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

that is attuned to the book can release the clasp that holds it shut. Once the book is opened, the attuned creature must spend 80 hours reading and studying the book to digest its contents and gain its

after you spend the requisite amount of time reading and studying the book. Divine Wisdom. After you spend the requisite amount of time reading and studying the book, your Wisdom increases by 2, to a

Spell Scroll

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

, the scroll is unintelligible. Casting the spell by reading the scroll requires the spell’s normal casting time. Once the spell is cast, the scroll crumbles to dust. If the casting is interrupted

’s saving throw DC and attack bonus, as well as the scroll’s rarity, as shown in the following table. Spell Scroll Spell Level Rarity Save DC Attack Bonus Spell Scroll

Observant Legacy

Feats Player’s Handbook (2014)

speaking a language you understand, you can interpret what it's saying by reading its lips. You have a +5 bonus to your passive Wisdom (Perception) and passive Intelligence (Investigation) scores.

Way of the Drunken Master

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

incompetent combatant who proves frustrating to engage. The drunken master’s erratic stumbles conceal a carefully executed dance of blocks, parries, advances, attacks, and retreats. A drunken

of the Drunken Master Features Monk Level Feature 3rd Bonus Proficiencies, Drunken Technique 6th Tipsy Sway 11th Drunkard’s Luck 17th Intoxicated Frenzy

Way of the Drunken Master (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

incompetent combatant who proves frustrating to engage. The drunken master’s erratic stumbles conceal a carefully executed dance of blocks, parries, advances, attacks, and retreats. A drunken

of the Drunken Master Features Monk Level Feature 3rd Bonus Proficiencies, Drunken Technique 6th Tipsy Sway 11th Drunkard’s Luck 17th Intoxicated Frenzy

Ringlerun

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

charges daily at dawn. If its last charge is expended, roll a d20;{"diceNotation":"1d20","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Last Charge Expended"}. On a 1, the staff retains its +2 bonus to attack and damage

made him the envy of many rival spellcasters. Ringlerun has a good heart, but he’s easily distracted by intellectual pursuits. He would rather spend time in quiet contemplation or reading than in

Book of Vile Darkness Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

powder if the book rests on it long enough. A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and reap its benefits. The creature can then freely modify

reading and studying the book, one ability score of your choice increases by 2, to a maximum of 24. Another ability score of your choice decreases by 2, to a minimum of 3. The book can’t adjust your

Book of Exalted Deeds Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

a creature of good alignment that is attuned to the book can release the clasp that holds it shut. Once the book is opened, the attuned creature must spend 80 hours reading and studying the book to

the following random properties: 2 minor beneficial properties 2 major beneficial properties Increased Wisdom After you spend the requisite amount of time reading and studying the book, your

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

success. Otherwise, the effect lasts 24 hours or until Strahd is destroyed, is on a different plane of existence than the target, or takes a bonus action to end the effect. Children of the Night (1

them as a bonus action.Strahd can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn

Spell Scroll Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

, the scroll is unintelligible. Casting the spell by reading the scroll requires the spell’s normal casting time. Once the spell is cast, the scroll crumbles to dust. If the casting is interrupted

’s saving throw DC and attack bonus, as well as the scroll’s rarity, as shown in the following table. Spell Scroll Spell Level Rarity Save DC Attack Bonus Spell Scroll

Star Spawn Seer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

star spawn hulk;star spawn hulks. Not only is a hulk a powerful combatant, but when a seer deals psychic damage to a hulk, the hulk isn’t hurt, and the effect ricochets off and expands to assault

effect as normal. Cult of Tharizdun, the Chained God Tharizdun’s Spark (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Tharizdun's Spark"}. As a bonus action, the

Book of Vile Darkness (Variant)

Magic Items Keys from the Golden Vault

powder if the book rests on it long enough. A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and reap its benefits. The creature can then freely modify

banished using magic such as the dispel evil and good spell. The banished spirit returns to the book. Adjusted Ability Scores. After you spend the requisite amount of time reading and studying the book

Attack Rolls

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

the Roll When a character makes an attack roll, the two most common modifiers to the roll are an ability modifier and the character's proficiency bonus. When a monster makes an attack roll, it uses

spellcaster. Proficiency Bonus. You add your proficiency bonus to your attack roll when you attack using a weapon with which you have proficiency, as well as when you attack with a spell. Rolling 1 or 20

Observant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

is speaking a language you understand, you can interpret what it’s saying by reading its lips. You have a +5 bonus to your passive Wisdom (Perception) and passive Intelligence (Investigation) scores.

Examples

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

bonus is +3, and the Fighter’s AC is 18, so the roll needed is 15 (18 − 3). Finding 15 in the “Normal” column and reading across to the “Out of 8” column, the DM gets a result of 2/8—two of the zombies

table suggests that such an area should encompass three zombies. However, the DM decides that all eight zombies (and the Fighter) are affected. The zombies’ Constitution saving throw bonus is +3, and

Sahuagin Priest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Sahuagin Priest Sahuagin priests serve the will of Sekolah or other fiendish masters. They direct and support other sahuagin, and they consider every combatant that falls in battle—whether enemy or

the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12): At Will: Thaumaturgy 2/Day Each: Hold Person, Tongues Bonus Actions Fiendish Aid (2/Day). The sahuagin casts Bless or Healing Word, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Holga Kilgore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery

fearsome combatant when her ire is up, Holga wields anything that comes to hand—from weapons to snacks. Her unwavering loyalty makes her a fierce defender of allies, particularly her best friend

passive Perception 13 Languages Common, Halfling Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Reckless. At the start of her turn, Holga can gain advantage on melee weapon attack rolls during that

Book of Exalted Deeds

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

wings, keeps the book’s contents secure. Only a creature that is attuned to the book can release the clasp that holds it shut. Once the book is opened, the attuned creature must spend 80 hours reading and

. These benefits become permanent after you spend the requisite amount of time reading and studying the book. Divine Wisdom. After you spend the requisite amount of time reading and studying the book, your

Spell Scroll

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

without providing any material components. Otherwise, the scroll is unintelligible. Casting the spell by reading the scroll requires the spell’s normal casting time. Once the spell is cast, the words on

disappears from the scroll with no other effect. The level of the spell on the scroll determines the spell’s saving throw DC and attack bonus, as well as the scroll’s rarity, as shown in the Spell Scroll

Way of the Drunken Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

present what seems like an incompetent combatant who proves frustrating to engage. The drunken master’s erratic stumbles conceal a carefully executed dance of blocks, parries, advances, attacks, and

, masterful foe. Way of the Drunken Master Features Monk Level Feature 3rd Bonus Proficiencies, Drunken Technique 6th Tipsy Sway 11th Drunkard’s Luck 17th Intoxicated Frenzy Bonus Proficiencies When

Spell Scroll

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

without Material components. Otherwise, the scroll is unintelligible. Casting the spell by reading the scroll requires the spell’s normal casting time. Once the spell is cast, the scroll crumbles to dust

determines the spell’s saving throw DC and attack bonus, as well as the scroll’s rarity, as shown in the following table. Spell Level Rarity Save DC Attack Bonus Cantrip Common 13 +5 1 Common 13 +5 2

Spell Scroll

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

without providing any material components. Otherwise, the scroll is unintelligible. Casting the spell by reading the scroll requires the spell’s normal casting time. Once the spell is cast, the words on

bonus, as well as the scroll’s rarity, as shown in the Spell Scroll table. Spell Scroll Spell Level Rarity Save DC Attack Bonus Cantrip Common 13 +5 1st Common 13 +5 2nd Uncommon 13 +5 3rd Uncommon 15

Spell Scroll

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

without Material components. Otherwise, the scroll is unintelligible. Casting the spell by reading the scroll requires the spell’s normal casting time. Once the spell is cast, the scroll crumbles to dust

determines the spell’s saving throw DC and attack bonus, as well as the scroll’s rarity, as shown in the following table. Spell Level Rarity Save DC Attack Bonus Cantrip Common 13 +5 1 Common 13 +5 2

K41. Treasury

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

shield emblazoned with a stylized silver dragon that is the emblem of the Order of the Silver Dragon (see chapter 7). The shield whispers warnings to its bearer, granting a +2 bonus to initiative if the

unlocked wooden coffer with four compartments, each one containing a potion of greater healing. Fortunes of Ravenloft If your card reading reveals that a treasure is here, it is lying atop the coins on

Spell Scroll

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

without providing any material components. Otherwise, the scroll is unintelligible. Casting the spell by reading the scroll requires the spell’s normal casting time. Once the spell is cast, the words on

bonus, as well as the scroll’s rarity, as shown in the Spell Scroll table. Spell Scroll Spell Level Rarity Save DC Attack Bonus Cantrip Common 13 +5 1st Common 13 +5 2nd Uncommon 13 +5 3rd Uncommon 15

Making an Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

ability modifier and the character’s proficiency bonus. When a monster makes an attack roll, it uses whatever modifier is provided in its stat block. Ability Modifier. The ability modifier used for a melee

roll. The ability modifier used for a spell attack depends on the spellcasting ability of the spellcaster, as explained in chapter 10. Proficiency Bonus. You add your proficiency bonus to your attack

Ringlerun

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

would rather spend time in quiet contemplation or reading than in frivolous conversation. Alignment. Lawful good. Personality Trait. “Don’t talk to me. I’m reading.” Ideal. “Magic belongs only in the

, Cha +3 Skills Arcana +6, History +6 Senses passive Perception 11 Languages Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Elvish Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Special Equipment. Ringlerun wields a

Initiative Variants

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

the +2 bonus for using a light or finesse weapon only once. In the case of spellcasting, apply only the modifier from the highest-level spell. Apply any modifiers for bonus actions to that creature’s

turn, remembering never to apply the same modifier twice. For instance, a paladin casts a 2nd-level spell as a bonus action and then attacks with a shortsword. The paladin takes a -2 penalty for the

Skylla

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

melee combatant. She is more dangerous when she can use magic from a safe distance. She can also use her faerie fire spell to make foes easier for her allies to hit. Skylla Medium Humanoid (Human

XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Special Equipment. Skylla carries an eldritch staff (see appendix A) with 10 charges. The staff regains 1d6 + 4 expended charges daily at dawn. If its last charge is

Thief

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

treasure seekers, explorers, delvers, and investigators. In addition to improving your agility and stealth, you learn skills useful for delving into ancient ruins, reading unfamiliar languages, and

using magic items you normally couldn’t employ. Fast Hands Starting at 3rd level, you can use the bonus action granted by your Cunning Action to make a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check, use your

Tower Sage

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

capable of reading the Books of Prophecy, an ancient set of tomes that hint at future events of grand significance. Tower Sage Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 10 (13 with Mage Armor) Hit

12 Languages Common plus any three languages Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Actions Multiattack. The tower sage makes two Arcane Burst attacks and can use Starry Radiance if

Thief

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

treasure seekers, explorers, delvers, and investigators. In addition to improving your agility and stealth, you learn skills useful for delving into ancient ruins, reading unfamiliar languages, and

using magic items you normally couldn’t employ. Fast Hands Starting at 3rd level, you can use the bonus action granted by your Cunning Action to make a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check, use your

Book of Exalted Deeds

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

it shut. Once the book is opened, the attuned creature must spend 80 hours reading and studying the book to digest its contents and gain its benefits. Other creatures that peruse the book’s open pages

. After you spend the requisite amount of time reading and studying the book, your Wisdom score increases by 2, to a maximum of 24. You can’t gain this benefit from the book more than once. Enlightened

Book of Vile Darkness

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

destroys whatever it touches. Even stone cracks and turns to powder if the book rests on it long enough. A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its

the requisite amount of time reading and studying the book, one ability score of your choice increases by 2, to a maximum of 24. Another ability score of your choice decreases by 2, to a minimum of 3

Q53. Beacon of Argynvostholt

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

creatures that oppose Strahd gain a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws for as long as they remain in Barovia. Revenants at Rest. Vladimir Horngaard and the other revenants that haunt Barovia see the light as

find rest at long last. Henceforth, any random encounter with a revenant should be treated as no encounter. Fortunes of Ravenloft If your card reading reveals that a treasure is here, it’s resting on the west windowsill.

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