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Spells
Player’s Handbook
, dirt, or wood; 1 inch of metal; or a thin sheet of lead.
Read Thoughts. Target one creature you can see within 30 feet of yourself or one creature within 30 feet of yourself that you detected with
of yourself that belong to creatures that know languages or are telepathic. You don’t read the thoughts, but you know that a thinking creature is present.
The spell is blocked by 1 foot of stone
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the slasher fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Shrouded Presence. The slasher is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its
thoughts, and it can’t be detected by abilities that sense Fiends.Multiattack. The slasher makes two Slasher’s Knife attacks.
Slasher’s Knife. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
choose to succeed instead.
Nebulous Thoughts. Magical attempts to read the dragon’s mind or glean its thoughts fail automatically.
Siege Monster. The dragon deals double damage to objects and
tiresome. Trespassers who are detected in a solar dragon’s lair can expect to be met with resistance, followed by hostility, especially if the lair contains eggs.
A solar dragon egg has an obsidian
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
choose to succeed instead.
Nebulous Thoughts. Magical attempts to read the dragon’s mind or glean its thoughts fail automatically.
Siege Monster. The dragon deals double damage to objects and
tiresome. Trespassers who are detected in a solar dragon’s lair can expect to be met with resistance, followed by hostility, especially if the lair contains eggs.
A solar dragon egg has an obsidian
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. They read these signs as omens, giving them glimpses of what is to come, and they eagerly examine the potential futures of any creatures who come to them in peace.
Crystal dragons’ connection to
quartz that was once the abode of an ancient crystal dragon is found deserted, with no clue as to whether its master will return or whether some other creature has claimed it.
2
Prismatic shards
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Tromokratis.
Rough Waters. Tromokratis is a particularly cantankerous nadir kraken that has claimed all the sea as its territory. A tumultuous sea is often attributed to Tromokratis battling another kraken
its hearts are exposed, Tromokratis can choose one of its mythic actions when it uses a legendary action.
Read or paraphrase the following text when Tromokratis uses its Hearts of the Kraken trait
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
in starlight. They read these signs as omens, giving them glimpses of what is to come, and they eagerly examine the potential futures of any creatures who come to them in peace.
Crystal dragons&rsquo
palace of ice and quartz that was once the abode of an ancient crystal dragon is found deserted, with no clue as to whether its master will return or whether some other creature has claimed it.
2
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
sky and tracking the signs written in starlight. They read these signs as omens, giving them glimpses of what is to come, and they eagerly examine the potential futures of any creatures who come to
creature has claimed it.
2
Prismatic shards rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
3
A crystal dragon invites
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the signs written in starlight. They read these signs as omens, giving them glimpses of what is to come, and they eagerly examine the potential futures of any creatures who come to them in peace
claimed it.
2
Prismatic shards rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
3
A crystal dragon invites the greatest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
metal; or a thin sheet of lead. Read Thoughts. Target one creature you can see within 30 feet of yourself or one creature within 30 feet of yourself that you detected with the Sense Thoughts option. You
to creatures that know languages or are telepathic. You don’t read the thoughts, but you know that a thinking creature is present. The spell is blocked by 1 foot of stone, dirt, or wood; 1 inch of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
metal; or a thin sheet of lead. Read Thoughts. Target one creature you can see within 30 feet of yourself or one creature within 30 feet of yourself that you detected with the Sense Thoughts option. You
to creatures that know languages or are telepathic. You don’t read the thoughts, but you know that a thinking creature is present. The spell is blocked by 1 foot of stone, dirt, or wood; 1 inch of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Wyrm’s Crossing The characters must cross this landmark to reach the Coast Way, which heads south to Candlekeep. Read the following to describe the scene: Two great bridges meet at a tall, rocky
) score to determine whether a theft made against that character is successful. If the character’s score is 11 or higher, the theft is detected and thwarted. Otherwise, the thief makes off with one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
aura of transmutation magic when such is detected for. Upwardly Mobile. Any character who touches a pillar with or without intent will uncontrollably float upward (as if affected by a levitate spell
can be easily claimed. Casting a detect evil and good spell reveals it to be a desecrated object. On a casting of detect magic, the gem gives off a strong aura of conjuration—so strong that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Goristro Raid This encounter occurs only if the characters teamed up with the erinyes in the previous encounter. If the characters instead defeated the erinyes and claimed the Venatrix for themselves
, read or paraphrase the following: Thunderous footsteps shake the ground as you approach a horned, red-furred demon over twenty feet tall. Two winged shapes flank its towering form. On its back is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
23. Body Tanks If the characters have met Thessalar already, they recognize the bodies in the tank as the artificer. Adjust the following read-aloud text accordingly: This chamber holds a half-dozen
Door Located at the back of an empty tank, this locked door leads to area 9. It can be detected with a successful DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check. Without the key carried by Andras, its lock can be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
A14. Throne Room Read the following boxed text out loud to describe this area: The stench of death hangs heavy in the air of this dusty, pillared hall, which has a dark, soot-stained fireplace at the
the garrison fled. The ghoul is the source of the hall’s foul stench, which gets stronger closer to the throne. The hidden ghoul can be detected with a successful DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
from the Deck of Many Things in an attempt to turn the tide. When he drew the Skull card, the terrifying Undead created by that card (see chapter 19) detected the deck at last. Within minutes, more
passed. Refugees from the besieging army settled in the ruined village on the hill’s lower slopes, but in time they returned home. Mekkalath, a young red dragon, claimed the catacombs under the abbey as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
territorial, they use camouflaged scouts to guard the perimeter of their domain. When unwelcome visitors are detected, a tribe sends a hunting band to harass or drive the trespassers off, or tricks them into
creatures, they kill when it is expedient and do whatever it takes to survive.
Lizardfolk rarely stray beyond their claimed hunting grounds. Any creature that enters their territory is fair game to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Carnival’s previous owners, who claimed that the sword would help her protect the Carnival against any threat. In Isolde, the sword found a partner who shared its blind malice toward the guilty. Isolde uses
sentient, neutral evil weapon with an Intelligence of 10, a Wisdom of 8, and a Charisma of 18. It has hearing and darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. It can read and understand Elvish. It can also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Group Debriefing The meeting with Marshal Vendri takes place in a small meeting room. Read the following: Marshal Vendri has claimed a modest meeting room down the hall from the council chamber
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Forest Heart Pushing through the Forest of Hands eventually brings the characters to a clearing at the forest’s heart. This area is depicted on map 9.1. Read the following description when the
belonged to her. The fiend claimed this place marks the edge of the ruins of lost Manivarsha. The fiend said that if Nisha thinks she’s Manivarshi, then she can be a prisoner here for the rest of her days.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
V1. Ezmerelda’s Magic Wagon Ezmerelda’s wagon is parked in front of the tower. If the characters investigate the wagon, read: Under layers of mud, this wagon sports a fresh coat of purple paint, and
dismiss the horses with a second command word (“Arvesh”). The horses can be dispelled (DC 15) but not harmed. The wagon has a hidden trapdoor in its underbelly that can be detected by a character who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
fortress (described in chapter 3), they come to this outpost to resupply and rest before searching nearby settlements for chardalyn. When the characters find the duergar outpost, read: A blocky
entrance without being detected. ROLEPLAYING THE DUERGAR
When the characters arrive, the outpost contains five duergar (including Nildar), who behave as described here.
Before entering combat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
pulses from the four open bedroom doors above the bar.
This version of the Test Market is empty except for the rooms rented by the “C” Team. When the characters make their way to the second floor, read
: All four of the bedrooms along the hall show signs of a fierce battle that took place here — and which has seemingly claimed the lives of Walnut Dankgrass, Donaar Blit’zen, Rosie Beestinger, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
sorcerer of ancient times who made a bargain with a dragon or who might even have claimed a dragon parent. Some of these bloodlines are well established in the world, but most are obscure. Any given
Fire Silver Cold White Cold You can speak, read, and write Draconic. Additionally, whenever you make a Charisma check when interacting with dragons, your proficiency bonus is doubled if it applies to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
The Basilisk Gate Read or paraphrase the following boxed text to your players to begin the adventure: Welcome to Baldur’s Gate, a veritable nest of rats and vipers clinging to the rocky slopes
since news first arrived that the city has fallen. Everyone is saying Baldur’s Gate is next, but no one truly knows who or what has claimed Elturel.
The patriars pay a mercenary army called the Flaming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
sorcerer of ancient times who made a bargain with a dragon or who might even have claimed a dragon parent. Some of these bloodlines are well established in the world, but most are obscure. Any given
Red Fire Silver Cold White Cold You can speak, read, and write Draconic. Additionally, whenever you make a Charisma check when interacting with dragons, your proficiency bonus is doubled if it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
15. Cleric’s Chambers The Typhoon Palace’s resident cleric of Umberlee claimed these rooms for herself. The double door to this suite has a glyph of warding spell inscribed above it that triggers
bedchamber, read: This palatial bedchamber is eerily quiet and still. Cracks have formed in the blue plaster walls, set into which are colorful coral branches and seashells. Pillars carved to resemble
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
; these new cards make up the Deck of Many More Things, detailed in chapter 7. Decks of Many Things have claimed many lives. Those who draw the Skull must fight an avatar of death, and those slain by
deck might have a different story. Perhaps the Deck of Many Things already existed when Istus used it to read Asteria’s future, and it has another origin entirely. Perhaps it was the creation of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
characters either to Moghadam or onward to Phenex in response to any other questions. Murals If the murals are examined, read the following (from the original Tomb of Horrors): The scenes painted show
periodically climb down into this pit, then later return with vials of bright-red blood (claimed from Nolzur in area 7) to be mixed into new pigments. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Meeting in the Mists Once the players are ready to begin, explain that they’ve each chosen to follow the message’s directions. Then read the following boxed text: Following the directions in the
, realize that they’ve all just witnessed the same thing, learn that they all received similar messages, and raise questions they have no answers for. The Mists of Ravenloft have subtly claimed them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Realm now suffuse the stronghold, casting it in dim light. Qualith Rooms in Illithinoch the mind flayer fanatics claimed as their own (areas X3, area X7, area X8, and area X14) are inscribed with
messages in Qualith, a form of tactile writing. Mind flayers use their tentacles to read Qualith, which is composed in four-line stanzas indecipherable to other creatures. A creature that touches a Qualith
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
9. Torture Chamber The characters can hear what’s happening in this area before they see it. Read the following if any character approaches within 30 feet of the open doorway: A low groaning rises
from this chamber, whose open doorway provides a hint of its source. This is a torture chamber, filled with racks, implements of pain, and other foul devices.
As the characters enter, read the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
is claimed and set head-first into the indentation, read: A thunderous trumpeting sound erupts from the mastodon’s trunk, causing a block of stone to seal off the room. The cog under the mastodon’s
whose tusks have been set with gems (see “Treasure” below). The inscriptions on the statue are written in Old Omuan. They read as follows: Let your bones watch over my treasure, brave Ghom. As you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check to find the secret door at the end of the passage—no form of magic will detect it, save for a gem of seeing. If the characters open the door and enter the room, read
faintly traced above it. This is the location of a moving stone block described below. The block can’t be magically detected, nor will it open by physical or magical means other than the method given in area 15.