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Dungeon Master’s Guide
, freedom from the orb, to spread suffering in the world, to advance the worship of Tiamat, or something else the DM decides.
Random Properties. An Orb of Dragonkind has the following random properties
action to cause the orb to issue a telepathic call that extends in all directions for 40 miles. Chromatic dragons in range feel compelled to come to the orb as soon as possible by the most direct
Orb of Dragonkind
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Basic Rules (2014)
advance the worship of Tiamat, or something else the GM decides.
Random Properties
An Orb of Dragonkind has the following random properties:
2 minor beneficial properties
1 minor detrimental
directions for 40 miles. Evil dragons in range feel compelled to come to the orb as soon as possible by the most direct route. Dragon deities such as Tiamat are unaffected by this call. Dragons drawn to
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
restrictions caused by webbing.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5
could lay eggs that birthed more chitines (and the rare choldrith) and could direct the chitines in their work. But the devotees soon realized their mistake—choldriths belonged to Lolth, body
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Planes, each genasi can tap into the power of one of the elements. Air, earth, fire, and water—these are the four pillars of the Material Plane and the four types of genasi. Some genasi are direct
your character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the power of one of the elements. Air, earth, fire, and water—these are the four pillars of the Material Plane and the four types of genasi. Some genasi are direct descendants of a genie, while
weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
power of one of the elements. Air, earth, fire, and water—these are the four pillars of the Material Plane and the four types of genasi. Some genasi are direct descendants of a genie, while others
weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the power of one of the elements. Air, earth, fire, and water—these are the four pillars of the Material Plane and the four types of genasi. Some genasi are direct descendants of a genie, while
or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
to fend for yourself.
3
A glitch caused you to forget your original programming. You don’t remember who made you or where you came from.
4
You didn’t like how you were being
Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Adult Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creature within 30 feet of it that it can see. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or use its reaction to make a melee weapon attack against a random creature within reach. If no
dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict.
4
I have no interest in going to the surface world. It’s where one sends one’s servants.
5
Ancient Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
around a creature within 30 feet of it that it can see. The target must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or use its reaction to make a melee weapon attack against a random creature within reach. If
dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict.
4
I have no interest in going to the surface world. It’s where one sends one’s servants.
5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
surviving a close encounter with Arveiaturace the White Wyrm. Once the characters reach 7th level, they should no long gain levels by exploring locations or surviving random encounters in this chapter. Instead, direct them to the locations described in chapters 5 through 7.
Character Advancement Although this chapter is designed for characters of 4th level or higher, some of its random encounters and locations are more dangerous than others. The characters might need to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
don’t normally choose to make a save; you must make one because your character or a monster (if you’re the DM) is at risk. A save’s result is detailed in the effect that caused it. If you don’t want to
resist direct force Dexterity Dodge out of harm’s way Constitution Endure a toxic hazard Intelligence Recognize an illusion as fake Wisdom Resist a mental assault Charisma Assert your identity Proficiency
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
don’t normally choose to make a save; you must make one because your character or a monster (if you’re the DM) is at risk. A save’s result is detailed in the effect that caused it. If you don’t want to
resist direct force Dexterity Dodge out of harm’s way Constitution Endure a toxic hazard Intelligence Recognize an illusion as fake Wisdom Resist a mental assault Charisma Assert your identity Proficiency
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
as a random encounter or in response to an alarm from area 5, or as noted in the “Worm Nursery: General Features” sidebar), a swarm of bats flies out of the cave 1 minute before the worm appears. Roll
1d4 bludgeoning damage. Development When the purple worm that caused the bats to swarm exits the nursery, the bats return to this cave to roost 10 minutes later.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, then flying off as they emerge. 2 The surge of necromantic energy caused by the skeletons’ awakening draws 4d10 zombies of slain pirates out of the waters and toward the beach. 3 3d6 swarms of quippers
arise in three random squares. 5 A pirate, Knife-Catcher Skeen (NE male human bandit), has hidden in a clear square in the dunes. Left for dead by his comrades, he begs the characters for help. 6 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
distances. Consult the Immortal Communication table to determine what mysterious method your patron uses to direct your party. Immortal Communication d10 Means of Contact 1 A party member speaks to
your patron in dreams. 2 A ghostly projection of your patron appears before you to deliver messages. 3 Random people are suddenly seized by your patron’s will and, glassy-eyed, deliver messages to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Hazlan Wild Magic Excessive experimentation has caused the nature of magic in Hazlan to fray, making the entire domain a region of wild magic. Whenever a character in Hazlan expends a spell slot to
effect. Only Hazlik is unaffected by the domain’s wild magic. Hazlan Wild Magic d20 Wild Magic Effect
1–5 The character causes a random effect from the Wild Magic Surge table in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
direct interaction between the gods and the mortal world. Likewise, the gods aren’t omniscient, though they see and hear everything that occurs inside their temples and before their altars. They have
mortal world, a god is capable of devastating physical attacks. Heliod’s spear striking the polis of Olantin caused it to sink forever into the sea, and an errant blow from Purphoros’s hammer shaped the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
teleported 5d20 miles in a random direction. Conjuration When conjuration magic churns within a storm’s heart, creatures of wind and rain emerge from distant realms to attack anything they encounter. The
quality. On a 10 or less, the crew’s quality decreases by 1, and 1d6 members of the crew are killed. Illusion A storm brimming with illusions poses little direct harm to a ship, but experienced
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
practicing forbidden magic in the more remote parts of Sedgemoor, the bayou that encompasses Witherbloom College’s campus. Such sinister magic might be responsible for the balm’s corruption, but a random
surge of wild magic is an equally likely explanation in her mind. In any case, this corruption must have caused objects treated with the eldritch balm and creatures that came into contact with it to take
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
A set of seven levered brass mirrors that can be adjusted to direct light in different directions
3 A stained glass window depicting a golden city whose buildings are decorated with statues of
dragons and other winged creatures
4 A gold scrying bowl that shows random, constantly shifting views of the Elemental Chaos
5 A 10-foot-tall statue of the dragon, carved out of a single
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
decides. Random Properties. An Orb of Dragonkind has the following random properties: 2 minor beneficial properties 1 minor detrimental property 1 major detrimental property Spells. The orb has 7 charges
the orb as soon as possible by the most direct route. Dragon deities such as Tiamat are unaffected by this call. Dragons drawn to the orb might be hostile toward you for compelling them against their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
shadow of the creature that caused the surge appears in its space while it is in the room. Until the creature leaves the room, immediately after it makes an ability check, an attack roll, or casts a
spell on its turn, the shadow makes a melee spell attack (+4 to hit) against a random creature within 5 feet of it, dealing 5 (2d4) necrotic damage on a hit.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
things: the annihilation of a particular society or organization, freedom from the orb, to spread suffering in the world, to advance the worship of Tiamat, or something else the DM decides. Random
Properties. An Orb of Dragonkind has the following random properties (see “Artifacts” in this chapter): 2 minor beneficial properties 1 minor detrimental property 1 major detrimental property Spells. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
particular society or organization, freedom from the orb, to spread suffering in the world, to advance the worship of Tiamat, or something else the DM decides. Random Properties. An Orb of Dragonkind
has the following random properties (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide): 2 minor beneficial properties 1 minor detrimental property 1 major detrimental property Spells. The orb has 7 charges and regains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
a shorter route, Gargosh agrees to follow their lead. Check for random encounters (see chapter 2) regardless of the route the characters decide to take. Drannin’s Route. Drannin and his crew take a
much more dangerous and direct route through rugged, hilly terrain: They travel south from Yartar, through the Dessarin Hills, to the Stone Trail, staying west of the Dessarin River (110 miles) They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
can, attacking a random creature every round. A character who spends an action and succeeds on a DC 16 Wisdom (Animal Handling) check can direct the dinosaur to flee from the camp toward the south
can direct the characters to the nearby wildernesses where these groups dwell. Heart Delta Heart Delta lies a few miles away from Camp Greenbriar. When the characters visit there, read or paraphrase
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
for purposes of determining random encounters and whether or not the group becomes lost. Increase the pursuit level by 1 each time the party has a random encounter with one or more creatures, unless
the individual descriptions in the “Random Encounters” section. The players might come up with additional ways of evading pursuit. Adjudicate these as you see fit. For example, if the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
beside their mistress. Random Encounters. The Dreadwood Random Encounters table provides ideas for the sort of encounters that can take place here. Check for an encounter once per day by rolling a d20. On
located in. Dreadwood Random Encounters d20 Outer Fringe Middle Reaches Dreaded Deeps 1–3 2d6 goblins 2d6 skeletons 4d6 skeletons 4–5 2d6 elf veterans 1d10 zombies 3d10 zombies 6–7 3d6 bandits 2d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Marks of Mystery Centuries of manipulation and consolidation have caused the established dragonmarks to manifest primarily in members of certain family lines. However, exceptions have always existed
your species. For example, you can choose to bear the Mark of Healing even if you’re not a Halfling. Your dragonmark has nothing to do with the house’s family line. It might be a direct mark of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
affected location. The descriptions of the following supernatural regions summarize the region, present a table of potential effects within the affected area, and note triggers for a random effect. Feel
-radius sphere centered on one random creature in the region. Each creature in the sphere that isn’t undead regains 3d6 hit points. Each undead creature in the sphere takes 3d6 radiant damage. 13–18
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
went into hiding in ages past. It is unclear if declining worship caused him to fall asleep, or if his prolonged torpor caused his worshipers to abandon him. Even in his compromised state, Merrshaulk
grants spells to his clergy in response to their invocations. Rousing him for advice or direct intervention is possible, but requires many ritual murders to be performed in his name, and his return
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
malfunction returns to 10 percent.
Random Properties. There are far more possible combinations for the Infernal Machine’s controls than can ever be known or matrixed—especially as the controls
shift position and reset themselves over time. At the end of each long rest of the user attuned to it, the Infernal Machine generates 1d4 + 1 random beneficial properties and 1d4 + 1 detrimental
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
rolls. Beast Whisperer. The creature can communicate with Beasts as if they shared a common language. Death Jinx. When the creature dies, one random creature within 10 feet of the dead creature is
creature has a supernatural connection to another creature or an object and knows the most direct route to it, provided the two are within 1 mile of each other. Siege Monster. The creature deals double
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
random intervals. The soldiers are used to defending against spirits, but in recent weeks they’ve spotted flashes of blue lightning near Bathalang Puno, Pangil ng Buwan’s storied lair. If the
hatred.” No one in the camp knows more than this, as the scouts left the island weeks ago. However, the remaining troops can direct the characters to Sorrow’s Zenith if the characters wish to investigate further.