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Species
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Shifters—sometimes called “weretouched”—descend from people who contracted full or partial lycanthropy. Humanoids with a bestial aspect, shifters can’t change shape
fully, but they can enhance their animalistic features temporarily in a process they call “shifting.”
Shifters resemble humans in height and build but are typically more lithe and flexible
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
the goblins call Guthash (Bloated One). The giant rats that hunt in the Sunless Citadel all descend from her.
Sword of Kas
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
) from it: call lightning, divine word, or finger of death. Once you use the sword to cast a spell, you can’t cast that spell again from it until the next dawn.
Sentience. The Sword of Kas is a
its wielder and can speak, read, and understand Common.
Personality. The sword’s purpose is to bring ruin to Vecna. Killing Vecna’s worshipers, destroying the lich’s works, and
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Water genasi descend from marids, aquatic genies from the Elemental Plane of Water. Water genasi are perfectly suited to life underwater and carry the power of the waves inside themselves.
Their
suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Alien Mind. If a creature tries to read Dyrrn’s thoughts or deals psychic damage to it, that creature must succeed on a DC 23 Intelligence saving throw or be stunned for 1 minute. The stunned
passage, that creature must succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw or descend into a type of madness (see “Madness of Dyrrn” below). A creature that succeeds on this saving throw can
Aarakocra
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Species
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
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Beak and Feather
From below, aarakocra look much like large birds. Only when they descend to roost on a branch or walk across the ground does their humanoid appearance reveal itself. Standing
ordinary birds. They are fastidious about their plumage, frequently tending their feathers, cleaning and scratching away any tiny passengers they might have picked up. When they deign to descend from the
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
they can temporarily enhance their animalistic features by entering a state they call shifting.
Shifters are similar to humans in height and build but are typically more lithe and flexible. Their
raise any of your scores above 20.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Alien Mind. If a creature tries to read Belashyrra’s thoughts or deals psychic damage to it, that creature must succeed on a DC 22 Intelligence saving throw or be stunned for 1 minute. The
transmutation, growing eyes or eyestalks that Belashyrra can see through.
A humanoid who spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile of the passage must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or descend into a type of
Wand of Orcus
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
spells using 2 fewer charges (minimum of 0).
Call Undead. While you are holding the wand, you can use an action to conjure skeleton;skeletons and zombie;zombies, calling forth as many of them as you
to a range of 120 feet.
The wand communicates telepathically with its wielder and can speak, read, and understand Abyssal and Common.
Personality. The wand’s purpose is to help satisfy Orcus
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
is a formidable enemy under normal circumstances, but to give characters a truly mythic challenge, you can have her call on her Armor of Spiders. Her use of this trait signals a drastic turn in the
encounter, as Arasta summons her arachnid children to protect her. While she has temporary hit points from this trait, she can choose one of her mythic actions when she uses a legendary action.
Read or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
X2. Entrance If the characters pass through the archway between the statues, read: Icy steps descend ten feet to a time-ravaged hallway with arrow slits in the walls. Beyond the hall lies a vast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
X14. North Staircase When the characters open the secret door at the top of the stairs, read: A dusty corridor heads north, then bends to the east, descending a dark staircase. The air is thin, but
heavy with the stench of death. Three 10-foot-long staircases with landings between them descend a total of 30 feet to area X14a. The stench grows stronger down the stairs.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
K80. Center Stair If the characters enter this area through the door at the bottom of the stairs, read: The door creaks open to reveal a stone staircase between rough masonry walls. There is little
dust on the steps, but light fog tumbles down the steps from above. If the characters enter this area at the top of the staircase, read: The rough-hewn corridor ends at a stone staircase that descends
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Opening the Way When the characters reach the wall of the Reghed Glacier at the spot specified by Vellynne Harpell or Professor Skant, read: An immense, glistening wall of blue ice stands before you
one of the characters to read aloud the “Rime of the Frostmaiden” (see appendix E). Reading the poem aloud while standing before the glacier has the following effect: As the last words of the poem
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
members Selenar Woodwise and Gwenhumara Goldmoss approach them to provide more information about Redwood Watch’s call for heroes. Read or paraphrase the following: Standing before you are two wood
A Call for Heroes When the adventure begins, the characters know the general history of Redwood Watch and its plight involving missing villagers. As soon as the characters enter the village, council
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Preparation Before running the adventure, prepare as follows: Step 1. Read the “Adventure Background” section (including “Redwood Watch” and “The Council”). Step 2. Familiarize yourself with the Key
Elves forced into the dragon’s service Guard (Medium) L1 Fergus Deerborn Elf village cook Commoner (Medium) “Village Green” Gwenhumara Goldmoss Elf council member Priest Acolyte (Medium) “A Call for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
side, add a third coldlight walker and two more ice mephits. The attacking force approaches the Black Cabin from the east. As the characters emerge from the cabin, read: Bright light shines from the
“Sacrifices to Auril”). The ice mephits descend from the darkened sky to provide aerial support, using their fog cloud spells to engulf enemy spellcasters or to obscure the approaching coldlight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Crypt of the Hellriders Zariel’s fallen companions cannot rest. Nobody can in this nightmare hellscape. — The Cartographer When the characters arrive at this location, read or paraphrase the
. Dozens of armored knights kneel in motionless reverence before the monoliths, between which a set of onyx steps leads down under the hill.
The onyx steps descend into catacombs containing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
before flying back to Candlekeep. Read or paraphrase the following boxed text to the players when the characters descend into the tower: One level down, you see a cluttered chamber illuminated by
Traxigor’s Tower Once the griffons land, characters are free to dismount and descend the stairs into Traxigor’s tower. After delivering the party safely to the tower, the griffons take a short rest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
) was not alerted earlier, it awakens and attacks as soon as either double door opens. It can enter the mausoleum. When the characters open a door, read the following: Before you is a sixty-foot-long
in a verdant landscape. A stone staircase leads down.
The torches that light this hall go out if removed from their sconces. The stone stairs descend 60 feet and end at an opening into area V3.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
-facing gargoyle carvings. If a character peers over the balcony, read: A flash of lightning illuminates the dismal village of Barovia, its rooftops visible above a smothering blanket of fog one
dusty tomb beyond (area K88). Characters who try to reach the windows from the overlook must descend 110 feet and move 20 feet back under the platform. This descent can’t be accomplished without the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Arrival When the characters arrive at the tower, read the following boxed text aloud: A tall, ruined tower thrusts skyward from the summit of the crag. Its uppermost floor is blackened with soot and
players call out for the wizard, or “House of Thalivar Locations” if they choose to explore.
Map 6: Ruined Tower (Leilon) View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Water Genasi Traits Water genasi descend from marids, aquatic genies from the Elemental Plane of Water. Water genasi are perfectly suited to life underwater and carry the power of the waves inside
. You have resistance to acid damage. Amphibious. You can breathe air and water. Call to the Wave. You know the acid splash cantrip. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the create or destroy water spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
altitude of 500 feet at 8 miles per hour (80 feet per round). During its turn, a creature in the control chamber who is attuned to the Labyrinth Funnel can cause the tower to ascend or descend 100 feet
creature can also cast call lightning at will (spell save DC 17), targeting any point the creature can see under the perpetual storm regardless of range. Summoned Aid. As an action, a creature in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
tent. This challenge doesn’t have an audience. When the characters enter the tent, read or paraphrase the following text: Seated at the middle of this sizable empty tent is a wizened gnome at work amid
challenge is simple: descend the ladder and bring back four caterpillars within 1 minute. Any number of characters may participate, and they may use magical assistance as long as the caterpillars aren’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
demon?”
“I don’t think so. The Ghaash’kala call him a sak’vanarrak — it translates as something like ‘fiend-touched.’ A Karrn scholar coined the word tiefling. I think he’s some mixture of fiend and
far side of Droaam — is populated by tieflings. These tieflings descend from Sarlonan mages who bargained with dark powers, with the Demesne’s lords being powerful warlocks and wizards. The Venomous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Arrival in Hither When the characters first arrive in Hither, read the following boxed text aloud: You stand at the edge of a raised and broken causeway under a hazy, twilit sky. The causeway, which
. Characters can use the handholds, footholds, and shelf mushrooms to descend a pillar safely, or they can accomplish the same feat using climbing gear (no ability checks required in either case
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
the transformation early. When you revert to your normal form, you return to the same state you were in when you initially transformed.
Book. You gain the ability to speak, read, and write 1d6 + 2
of 22.
Temple. A deity or entity of similar power becomes bound to aid you. At any point in time between drawing the card and when you die, you can use your action to call on this entity for divine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
their lust for magical power. When the characters come through the portal, read the following: The desert sun blinds your eyes, and you feel the heat trying to pull every bit of moisture from your
sand. Intent on their investigation of the golem, they don’t notice your arrival.
The two desert nomads (use the bandit stat block) and a camel they call Old Stink (for good reason) hail from a Bedine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
campus. One of the characters’ Friends or Rivals is part of this scene, or you may choose another student from the “Fellow Students” section of chapter 3. When you’re ready to begin the scene, read or
about to start playing a game they call Scufflecup. Apparently, they found a box of animated teacups, and they figured out how to control the little buggers! Come on, let’s go check it out!”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Destruction in Kalapang As the characters enter Kalapang, read or paraphrase the following: The streets of Kalapang are filled with rushing people, some trying to douse smoldering rooftops, others
Nimuel. Thank you for answering my call.” The woman pauses, looking around at the chaos, before addressing you again. “Follow me. I know a place where we won’t have to worry about others overhearing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
central thoroughfare, read or paraphrase the following description: The streets are alive with joyful music and exuberant festival-goers watching an oncoming parade.
An open carriage drawn by an ox
after him, sweeping the ground in wide strokes with handmade brooms.
The parade is a splendid affair, and the streets are flooded with revelers. Nearby, locals call out to the man in the carriage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
about five miles away, in a hut on stilts next to a river. The halflings catch crayfish and frogs and sell them in Toadhop occasionally. If the characters pay Mackerel and Trout a visit, read the
, probably while its owner was answering the call of nature. The halflings feed the mule wild carrots and turnips that grow in a tiny garden under their hut.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Polvarth Plateau As the characters approach the clearing and the tree at the center of it, read: Before you stands a maple tree of impossibly large size in the center of an open area nearly one
for being asleep!” it says. “It’s been a long time since I’ve seen travelers like you in these parts.”
The tree is a treant. The satyrs call it call Feynor. Feynor embraces the satyrs and welcomes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
8: Traveler’s Inn This inn caters to weary travelers, merchants, and adventurers. It offers a range of accommodations depending on a customer’s budget. When the characters arrive at the inn, read
the following boxed text aloud:
The smell of soap and lavender fills this warm inn. The front door opens to a lobby staffed by a stout dwarf behind a lacquered wooden counter with a shiny call bell