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Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
;t transformed. It doesn’t change form if it dies.
Innate Spellcasting (Yuan-ti Form Only). The yuan-ti’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13). The yuan-ti can
, humanoid cultures make the fatal mistake of trusting the yuan-ti. They forget that a yuan-ti that acts honorably or lends aid in a time of trouble does so only as part of a grander design.
Yuan-ti leaders
Magic Items
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Stored in a leather pouch, this unique deck contains twenty-two colored cards made of some strong but unknown metal, each of which features a design printed as a mosaic of raised dots. Before you
spades
Rogue
Two of spades
Balance
Joker (with TM)
Fool
Joker (without TM)
Jester
Balance. Your mind suffers a wrenching alteration, causing your alignment to change for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
letters, symbols, or short words, depending on the complexity of your design. Raising the Difficulty You can increase this puzzle’s challenge by dividing the map into pieces that need to be separately
discovered, or the characters might need to learn the directions from someone who personally explored the island. As long as the order of locations doesn’t change, the code remains correct.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Tiers of Play As characters grow in power, their ability to change the world around them grows with them. It helps to think ahead when creating your campaign to account for this change. As the
increasingly powerful. This approach also allows you to break your design work down into smaller pieces. Create material such as adventures, NPCs, maps, and so on for one tier at a time. You only need to worry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the elf is in trance. This change, commonly known as Transcendence, is evidence that Sehanine Moonbow has opened the door to enable the elf’s soul to return to Arvandor — a direct sign from the gods
accept their upcoming fate with optimism or resignation, but some react by throwing themselves back into the labors of life with a frenzy other elves consider unbecoming. Elves who die of old age
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Warlock If a Warlock uses Pact of the Blade to bond with a magic weapon, does that weapon have to be a Melee weapon, and can the Warlock change the weapon’s form? The Warlock’s Pact of the Blade
into your pact weapon. This magic weapon doesn’t have to be a Melee weapon, so you could use the feature on a +1 Longbow, for instance. However, you can’t change the form of a magic weapon using this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Timeline of Events Here’s a timeline of what has happened since Krenko escaped and what happens in the future, absent interference. As soon as the adventurers get involved, events might change
drastically, but the following timeline can still help you determine how the various NPCs involved in the story will react to the player characters’ actions. Early Morning, Day 1: Krenko escapes.
Late
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
out one skill or tool proficiency for another doesn’t make a character any stronger or weaker, but doing so can change the flavor of a class in subtle ways. For example, a prominent guild of rogues in
as a proficiency. You could even mandate that skill as one of the choices for rogues who belong to this guild. You can also change armor and weapon proficiencies to reflect certain aspects of your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Wisdom (Insight) check can ascertain that the demilich is watching them closely to see how they react to their surroundings. If the demilich concludes, based on its observations, that the characters
how they appear and act, it follows them around until something happens to change its mind. Although it lacks the means to communicate, the demilich dimly recalls the circumstances that led to its present situation.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
courage not as the absence of fear but as the process of overcoming it. How might your character react in surprise before they rally to overcome the terror they face? Do they scream, flee, or freeze? Or
hail from another D&D setting, a place of your own design, or a more mysterious homeland?
If you decide your character calls some corner of Ravenloft home, ask your DM which domains they could
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
. If a warlock uses Pact of the Blade to bond with a magic weapon, does that weapon have to be a melee weapon, and can the warlock change the weapon’s form? The warlock’s Pact of the Blade feature lets
pact weapon to you, and you can’t change the magic weapon’s form when it appears. For example, if you bond with a flame tongue (longsword) and send the weapon to an extradimensional space, the weapon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
tavern, the staff, layout of the building, and decor shouldn’t change much from one visit to the next. That said, changes can occur as a result of the characters’ actions or of actions they learn about
can help you design adventure content that provides opportunities for character development. Keep a running tally of the adventurers’ classes and levels, as well as any quests and downtime activities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of the following to conclude on a cliffhanger: hint at a new threat, impose a complication on existing plans, increase the stakes, introduce a new mystery, have a foe appear, have the world change, or otherwise shock the characters, then call for a break before players can react.
to escape. Politely demand players react quickly: “There’s no time to debate—what do you do?” Parallel Scenes Occasionally encourage players to split the party. When characters are separated, cut
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
react to these unique tastes. Leadership Each Tletepec village is ruled by a rotating assembly, a group of five rulers led by an assembly chief. The chief is chosen through a series of trials that
meanings drawn from words in the Tletlahtolli language related to nature. Many Tletepecs change their name on reaching adulthood, choosing a new name that reflects their accomplishments or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
can add your Intelligence modifier, instead of your Strength or Dexterity modifier, to the attack and damage rolls. You can change the armor’s model whenever you finish a Short or Long Rest if you have
Smith’s Tools in hand. Dreadnaught. You design your armor to become a towering juggernaut in battle. It has the following features: Force Demolisher. An arcane wrecking ball or sledgehammer projects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
magical effects is useful to a beholder for determining if a minion has been charmed or compelled to act against its master; the creature might change its behavior when inside the cone, or it might
Actions The beholder’s ability to use legendary actions effectively doubles the number of times it can shoot rays in a round. Each legendary action a beholder takes gives it an opportunity to react to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
particularly mindful of how their behavior there will have altered what is described here. Use the parameters given to design your own epic. Be disinterested, and be just. This is a very difficult scenario
intruders are within. How will they react? From whence will they call in guards? Where will Snurre go? Most assuredly, he will not remain seated upon his throne when an attack is in progress! You have not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
attack with that weapon, you can add your Intelligence modifier, instead of Strength or Dexterity, to the attack and damage rolls. You can change the armor’s model whenever you finish a short or long
rest, provided you have smith’s tools in hand. Guardian. You design your armor to be in the front line of conflict. It has the following features: Thunder Gauntlets. Each of the armor’s gauntlets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
-aligned creature with this weapon, the target takes 1d6 extra damage of the weapon’s type. Our Very Own Mechachimera A character trained in Arcana can study the mechachimera’s design if its components
to officially change territories, nothing prevents them from quietly checking out the commercial landscape in the area. Characters searching the sea caves along the cliffs near the lighthouse might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
15. Thessalar’s Laboratory Adjoining the main laboratory, Thessalar’s private lab is the site of the artificer’s most challenging experiments. Amazing instruments of complex design fill this
available sacred statue, where it remains trapped. If no sacred statues are available, the eidolon is destroyed. Thessalar’s homunculus uses the normal stat block with the following change: The homunculus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
characters’ techniques and gloat about their own martial prowess. Physical Training Androids. The androids fill the following roles: Boxing Android. This android (sentry design) is programmed to train
in its chest. Fencing Android. This android (duelist design) is a fencing instructor that channels its Force Strikes through a rusty epee. The android exclaims “on guard!” at the start of each of its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
beard that is mostly gray, and gray-blue eyes. Faded tattoos in an abstract design peek up the side of his neck from beneath his dirt-stained robes. An avid botanist, Tarak tends the cloister’s garden
characters if he can. A gold hangman’s noose is worked into the design of Tarak’s visible tattoos. A character who studies the tattoos and succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (History) check recognizes the mark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
options are inferior). When the time comes to design the game elements of the race, such as its traits, take a look at the game’s existing races and let them inspire you. Cosmetic Alterations A simple
way to modify an existing race is to change its appearance. Changes to a race’s appearance need not affect its game elements. For example, you could transform halflings into anthropomorphic mice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Deck of Several Things Wondrous item, legendary Stored in a leather pouch, this unique deck contains twenty-two colored cards made of some strong but unknown metal, each of which features a design
) Jester Balance. Your mind suffers a wrenching alteration, causing your alignment to change for the duration of the adventure. Lawful becomes chaotic, good becomes evil, and vice versa. If you are true
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
players and the DM. Group Design When selecting a feature, the characters must make decisions together — meaning the players must do the same. Deciding on the features of a headquarters should be a team
’ collective skill proficiencies, tool proficiencies, backgrounds, and positions within their franchise could all impact the design and construction of a headquarters. A glassblower might make beautiful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
of danger posed by the trap. A spell is a great foundation to use as the design of a trap, whether the trap duplicates the spell (a mirror that casts charm person on whoever looks into it) or uses its
intended effect. Spells are a good starting point because they are compact pieces of game design that deliver specific effects. If you are using a spell as a starting point, check to see if you need to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
is durable and has Dwarven runes worked into its design. It might be associated with a clan that would like to see it returned to their ancestral halls. 10 Elemental Air. The item is half the normal
item is imbued with illusion magic, allowing its bearer to alter the item’s appearance in minor ways. Such alterations don’t change how the item is worn, carried, or wielded, and they have no effect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
other elves do lends credence to the idea that their souls do not reincarnate. Did Corellon forever bar the souls of dark elves from Arvandor and change them in some fundamental way? Or does Lolth
spirit and a desire for change. In some stories, Zinzerena is Lolth’s daughter, who was spirited away and hidden from her by illusions. In other tales, she begins life as a mortal elf who uses glamors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
everything not bolted down. Only empty counter space, unused food trays, and the equipment built into each room’s design remain. Temperature Prep Cubes. The boxes along the wall were used to chill and warm
! It appears I have fallen. Would you mind helping me up?” asks the robot.
This malfunctioning android (aerialist design) was damaged during the ship’s robotic uprising. When a character comes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
minor elementals offers four options. Here are the first two: One elemental of challenge rating 2 or lower Two elementals of challenge rating 1 or lower The design intent for options like these is that
moving it into a creature’s space count as the creature entering the area? Our design intent for such spells is this: a creature enters the area of effect when the creature passes into it. Creating the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
spend their lives mostly in darkness, stone giants have a nuanced appreciation of the effects of shadow and light. They design carvings to produce shadows in specific ways when a light source is
’ social order and initiating a new age. Some would welcome such a change; others would oppose it bitterly and do all they could to stop it, possibly resorting to all-out war. Out for Themselves In the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
and Gorat are both given keys to the vault.
11:30 AM Drinks and lunch in the tavern. Rala steals Gorat’s key, then sneaks off to steal the belt of dwarvenkind from the vault.
1:30 PM Change
made to pry information from them. While in the tavern, the dwarves are relaxed and won’t react negatively to a failed Charisma check. However, continued failures result in guards being called. Those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
and spends much of his time nowadays in nightmare-ridden sleep in his bedroll. With the loss of his charge, Meepo’s status is in the gutter. He doesn’t react to anything short of loud noise or direct
, considering the duty an honor. The guards pay particular attention to the door that leads to area 24, which is along the route traditionally used by goblin raiders. These kobolds react to the character’s