before buildings diffusing create revealing

Deck of Many Things

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

yourself. The knight has the same alignment as you and serves you loyally until death, believing the two of you have been drawn together by fate. Work with your DM to create a name and backstory for this NPC

magic items, are lost to you. Portable property vanishes. Businesses, buildings, and land you own are lost in a way that alters reality the least. If you have a Bastion (see the Dungeon Master’s

Sammaster (Lich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

. If the gem is destroyed, Sammaster can create a new one by completing an 8-hour ritual using a gem worth 1,000+ GP, which the ritual consumes, and by expending 5,000 GP.Multiattack. Sammaster makes

, Prestidigitation 2/Day Each: Speak with Dead, Wall of Force 1/Day Each: Create Undead (level 8 version), Disintegrate, Power Word KillProtective Magic. Sammaster casts Counterspell or Shield in

Sammaster (Dracolich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

, Speak with Dead 1/Day Each: Create Undead (level 8 version), Power Word KillLegendary Action Uses: 3. Immediately after another creature’s turn, Sammaster can expend a use to take one of the

established himself as leader of these disparate zealots, whom he named the Cult of the Dragon. He perverted their fascination with his necromantic lore, revealing that dracoliches were destined to

Dabus

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Lady of Pain. Dabus patrol the City of Doors to maintain public buildings, portals, and utilities. They use their innate ability to manipulate Sigil’s infrastructure not only to effect repairs

cobblestone hands. When dabus communicate, rather than speaking or signing words, they create esoteric illusory images and symbols in front of themselves. Scholars have yet to determine the origin of

Ogrémoch

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

creatures standing on the ground in that radius must succeed on a DC 23 Dexterity saving throw or fall prone. Create Gargoyle (Costs 3 Actions). Ogrémoch’s hit points are reduced by 50 as he

tremors are strong enough to destroy flimsy structures. After 10 days, they are strong enough to destroy ordinary wooden buildings. After 20 days, they can seriously damage or destroy reinforced or

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

structures that would collapse beneath a human or an orc. Some thieves’ guilds use kenku as lookouts and messengers. The kenku dwell in the tallest buildings and towers the guild controls

sound they hear, from a halfling’s voice to the noise of rocks clattering down a hillside. However, kenku cannot create new sounds and can communicate only by using sounds they have heard

Faceless

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

identity. Roll on the Faceless Persona table to determine your persona, or work with the DM to create a persona that’s unique to your character and suits the tone of your game. d6 Persona

unidentifiable as your true self. By removing your disguise and revealing your true face, you are no longer identifiable as your persona. This allows you to change appearances between your two personalities as

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

basic knowledge of the structure of buildings, including the stuff behind the walls. You can also find blueprints of a specific building in order to learn the details of its construction. Such

Spells Cantrip produce flame, shocking grasp 1st chaos bolt, create or destroy water, unseen servant 2nd heat metal, rope trick 3rd call lightning,

Hythonia

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. After encouraging them to engage in wild rituals, Hythonia began turning her followers to stone, weaving their forms to create a grisly throne made of their petrified bodies. While the medusa&rsquo

medusa rising up anew, the last of her shed skin dropping away, revealing glistening, unscarred scales. Fighting Hythonia as a mythic encounter is equivalent to taking on two challenge rating 17

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

guildless masses of the city. Consider why you’re embedded in the secondary guild. Create a story with your DM, inspired by rolling on the following table or choosing a reason that suits you

Traits d8 Personality Trait 1 I’m good at hiding my true thoughts and feelings. 2 When I’m in doubt about revealing something, I assume it’s a secret, and I

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

one city-state were killed and eaten to create the first yuan-ti, and once the news of how to perform these rituals spread to other leaders, the call for slaves to fuel the process increased. As the

yuan-ti know they can’t resort to direct attacks in order to reclaim their rightful place in the world. Operating out of the subterranean ruins of their buildings in foreign lands, yuan-ti

Mezro

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

— used their god-given magic to transport the entire city to a paradise (a magically constructed demiplane, far from prying eyes). Empty ruins were left behind to create the impression that Mezro had

she would return to Chult when the city was no longer in peril. Artus won’t endanger the Mezroans by revealing the truth about their city. Although the Ring of Winter makes him immortal, he has grown

Developments

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

Developments This battle will likely be a challenge to run. It is designed to create an emotional low spot in the adventure, during which overall defeat for the forces of good looks like a real

innocent townsfolk from being slaughtered and turn dragons away from fleeing crowds. The characters can clear burning buildings, use magic to douse flames or save the dying, and stand up for those who cannot defend themselves. Let their sacrifice during this fight mean something.

Developments

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

Developments This battle will likely be a challenge to run. It is designed to create an emotional low spot in the adventure, during which overall defeat for the forces of good looks like a real

innocent townsfolk from being slaughtered and turn dragons away from fleeing crowds. The characters can clear burning buildings, use magic to douse flames or save the dying, and stand up for those who cannot defend themselves. Let their sacrifice during this fight mean something.

13. Starry Cavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

the mines. Glittering minerals in the ceiling of this large cavern catch the light and send it back to create the impression of a starry night sky. Dozens of skeletons—many crushed under fallen debris

—are scattered across the floor. The cave is large enough that it contains two freestanding structures. Each of these stone buildings is proportioned for human use, as opposed to the dwarf-sized

Character Incarnations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

differences. A player plays only one incarnation at a time, switching incarnations only when one dies. It’s up to you when players create their character’s other incarnations. Consider the following options

: Surprise Incarnations. If you want players to discover their characters’ incarnations at the same time their characters do, have them create one character at the start of the adventure. During the

Running Exploration

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

. Settlement Maps. A map of a settlement often shows terrain (cliffs, trees, streams, and so forth) in addition to buildings, bridges, and other important features. Wilderness Maps. A wilderness map shows

all sorts of unusual environments Maps designed for use with miniatures (see “Miniatures” in this chapter) tend to be player facing, revealing nothing that would spoil the adventure.

Legends of Zinda

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

Legends of Zinda In the oldest legends, spirits of the jungle and ocean worked together to create Zinda where fire once met the sea, creating the black volcanic sand above which the city stands

. These beings raised stone buildings from the earth, shifting rivers and trees to accommodate them. Satisfied with their creations, the ancestral apparitions welcomed the first Zindanese. Lately, the

Darklake District

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Darklake District The Darklake District gives an illusion of openness. The streets are relatively wide to allow for merchant carts and wagons to pass, and the buildings aren’t as crowded around

heat slams against you as an acrid smog rises to choke the air out of your lungs. The Darklake spreads out beyond a jumble of buildings and streets, reflecting the lights of countless fires burning

7. Forsaken Prison

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

solitary prisoner. The artisan Nolzur (a neutral male human master thief, but he is reduced to 1 hit point) has been captured and held here, his alchemical blood continually drained to create the magic

if rescued and provided healing and nourishment, he gladly aids the characters in any way. This includes telling the characters the general layout of the Temple of Moloch, and revealing Thessalar’s

16. Laboratory

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

startling is the whirlwind occupying the center of the room. Ten feet across and stretching from floor to ceiling, it swirls endlessly, revealing a number of sparkling gems within it. The whirlwind is not a

, decayed, or lost their potency. A character who spends a day poring over the notes can attempt a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check to understand that Xonthal was involved in a complex attempt to create elementals that fused the best traits of earth, air, fire, and water.

16. Laboratory

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

startling is the whirlwind occupying the center of the room. Ten feet across and stretching from floor to ceiling, it swirls endlessly, revealing a number of sparkling gems within it. The whirlwind is not a

, decayed, or lost their potency. A character who spends a day poring over the notes can attempt a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check to understand that Xonthal was involved in a complex attempt to create elementals that fused the best traits of earth, air, fire, and water.

The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

overgrown “valleys” between the debris of the crumbled buildings. The largest of these valleys all lead to the central clearing where a great pyramid stands. In the south side of that clearing is a

newly collapsed area, revealing a jagged hole with a debris-covered slide, leading down into darkness. PLACING THE ADVENTURE In the original adventure, set in the world of Greyhawk, the Hidden Shrine is

Running the Siege

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

survive. You want to create tension and make it seem like the outcome teeters on the brink of disaster. Near the end of the battle, the elves show up as described in the “Relief Arrives” section

. Initial Surge The first sign that the orcs have arrived occurs when their scouts appear on the low ridges all around the compound. Soon after, small bands of orcs spread out, surrounding the buildings. With

Noteworthy Features

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

cities contain an inexplicably large number of buildings, an amount greater than their highest populations would have ever warranted. Rat swarms prowl city streets like packs of dogs. RICHEMULOISE

whom bear the marks of childhood diseases or medical treatments. When players create characters from Richemulot, consider asking them the following questions. How do you avoid the Gnawing Plague? The

Boreal Ridge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

seeking mastery over their own skills or a quiet place to study are welcomed here, no matter who they are or where they are from. A small congregation of rimekin created the settlement’s first buildings

hovers above a portion of Boreal Ridge. It’s produced by the Ice Forge, where iron is tempered with frozen flames to create smithing masterworks. A place of collaboration in a settlement full of

Chaos in the Streets

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

, which shows the alleys where the encounters take place. The buildings surrounding the alleys are locked, and accessing them is outside the scope of this adventure. There’s Been a Murder! An explosion

—named Jolm, Brea, Derk, and Terra—start combat as soon as they see the characters. These corrupt guard officers are also Swampclaws helping Yorg. Once one officer dies, the others surrender, revealing

Dabus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

place, and ruined city blocks are restored. These are dabus, the silent caretakers of Sigil and loyal servants of the Lady of Pain. Dabus patrol the City of Doors to maintain public buildings, portals

edicts, hurling bricks at troublemakers and subduing them by causing the streets to sprout grasping cobblestone hands. When dabus communicate, rather than speaking or signing words, they create esoteric

Nobles of Borca

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

Borca on perfumes, tonics, and dozens of buildings and theaters. Countless families claim ties to the Boritsis. Dilisnya. The family defensively guards its prestige, as its wealth is based in

and their ashes scattered in the wastelands. Ritter. The shear-wielding Ritters define the cutting edge of fashion. Their coveted designs change seasonally, and any who create reproductions meet

Djinni

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

much for comfort as to flaunt their musculature. Airy Aesthetes. Djinn rule floating islands of cloudstuff covered with enormous pavilions, or topped with wondrous buildings, courtyards, fountains, and

the air, the djinn ride powerful whirlwinds that they create and direct on a whim, and which can even carry passengers. Creatures that stand against a djinni are assaulted by wind and thunder, even as

Level 2: Replicate Magic Item

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

. Creating an Item. When you finish a Long Rest, you can create one or two different magic items if you have Tinker’s Tools in hand. Each item is based on one of the plans you know for this feature. If a

created item requires Attunement, you can attune yourself to it the instant you create it. If you decide to attune to the item later, you must do so using the normal process for Attunement. When you

The Draconic Prophecy

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

the story of the Prophecy.) The words could refer to Cannith artificers “breathing life” into their warforged creations. “When fires create.” These words could easily refer to the fires of a smith’s

heart) being turned to creative pursuits after years of violence in the Last War. “When towers rise from rubble.” These words could be a general reference to buildings rebuilt after a disaster, or

Smoldertown (Areas L7–L9)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

Smoldertown (Areas L7–L9) When the characters first enter this district, describe it as follows: The acrid stench of hot metal hangs over this district. Buildings here have no decoration, and nearly

, overlooking the magma lake far below. Its huge sliding doors stand open, revealing dark furnaces and silent machinery. A raised loading dock allows access to the dangling buckets of the Slagline, which

Tenets

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

signal the beginning of the end. Other signs also appear among the stars, the clouds, the seas, and world events, revealing the future to those who know how to interpret them. Divinatory Deck

few secret doctrines for themselves, believing only the most enlightened souls are prepared to hear these harsh truths: Imperfect Gods. The gods aren’t perfect and can’t create perfection, and

Kenku

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

create new sentences. To converse with a kenku is to witness a performance of imitated sounds and almost nonsensical verse. Kenku speak to one another in much the same way. Because they are adept

of wood borne as a mark of shame. As a final, tragic reminder of the wings they once had, kenku carry out executions by hurling their condemned from tall buildings or cliffs.

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