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Monsters
Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
calls throughout Sigil and the planes beyond.
The vagaries of undeath make spirits difficult to predict. Nevertheless, exorcists are well equipped for their work. Molded by experiences with
apparitions and their ilk, exorcists channel the forces of death to preserve the living, commune with the dead, and drive evil spirits back to their graves. They can also fire versatile bolts of necrotic or
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
casting elder runes on them. Halaster’s gates connect the different levels of Undermountain, thus enabling him to bring new monsters into the dungeon to replenish those that die or escape. Even as
master of Undermountain, Halaster can alter the entire dungeon to some extent. His lair actions and regional effects don’t extend beyond Undermountain.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
parcel out lore only when doing so advances their plans.
Sibriexes can channel the power of the Abyss to create new demons from other creatures. Some demons petition sibriexes for physical gifts, for
-shaping they provide.
Variant: Flesh Warping
Creatures that encounter a sibriex can be twisted beyond recognition. Whenever a creature fails a saving throw against the sibriex’s Warp Creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Runic Circle The Runic Circle combines the functions of a giant’s spellbook, an astronomical chart, and a beacon to travelers beyond the stars. The ancient giants who created the circle traveled to
inscribed into a flat stone hilltop. The stones bear Giant runes, carved constellations, and strange symbols. On the ground, an enormous circle of Giant runes of power links the monoliths and circumscribes smaller circles of runes. Carved lines throughout the circle link different strings of symbols.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
of the Gods 6th Fanatical Focus 10th Zealous Presence 14th Rage beyond Death Divine Fury Starting when you choose this path at 3rd level, you can channel divine fury into your weapon strikes. While
Path of the Zealot Some deities inspire their followers to pitch themselves into a ferocious battle fury. These barbarians are zealots — warriors who channel their rage into powerful displays of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Beyond the Goldwarren Once the characters have found them, any survivors are eager to leave the mine. Before they do, Zihaya or another survivor whispers that they saw a stranger with long braided
hair and colorful robes in the mines before the collapse. The stranger was drawing the runes in the cavern where the survivors were hiding—the survivor points them out if the characters haven’t already
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
of the Land might feel a connection to the giants who inhabit that land. A monk who follows the Way of the Four Elements might seek to emulate Annam, the All-Father, to shape and channel the forces of
) might use the magic of Giant runes, or a paladin’s Sacred Oath could involve allegiance to the tenets of a philosophy or organization of giants (such as those described in chapter 2). Giant-Made
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
be your fiendish patron, the source of all your magic. These descriptions add flavor to your character but don’t change your character’s abilities, beyond the dragonmark spells added to your spell
list. Over the centuries, the houses have developed tools that enhance and channel the powers of a mark, and these items give the houses much of their economic power.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
be your fiendish patron, the source of all your magic. These descriptions add flavor to your character but don’t change your character’s abilities, beyond the dragonmark spells added to your spell list
. Over the centuries, the houses have developed tools that enhance and channel the powers of a mark, and these items (some appear in chapter 5) give the houses much of their economic power.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
scrap metal dominates the middle of the cavern. Hiding in it are nine lava children (see appendix A).
Runes carved on the inside walls of the forge channel magical energy from the Elemental Plane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
runes in the Goldwarren—are discovered. The high priest is quickly taken into custody. In the aftermath of Kirina’s and Kedjou’s arrests, Prince Simbon thanks the characters for supporting him and
beyond. If Kirina and Kedjou’s plot isn’t revealed, Kirina’s rise in influence continues. Knowing the depths of his rival’s treachery, Prince Simbon might request the characters’ aid in exposing the rival prince’s future plots.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
own, which giff have learned to channel through their weapons. Most giff have no idea where this so-called astral spark comes from, but they feel its presence most strongly when they are in Wildspace or
blossom into hard feelings, loud arguments, and head-butting contests, but they rarely escalate beyond that.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
blindsight out to a range of 30 feet. It is blind beyond this radius. Without a rider, the wooden donkey is incapacitated. It has immunity to poison damage, and it can’t be blinded, charmed, frightened
“Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 13b on level 9, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
sides of the pit and use faerie fire spells to outline their intended targets before attacking with their pseudopods. The puddings cast Melf’s acid arrow spells at prey beyond their reach. 5b. Standing
Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 8b on level 12, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
this spell is Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma (your choice when you gain this Dark Gift). Sudden Cacophony. When you are hit by an attack roll, you can use your reaction to channel your haunting
to miss, you can’t use the trait again until you finish a long rest. Voices from Beyond. Immediately after you make an attack roll, an ability check, or a saving throw and roll a 1 on the d20, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Most of their armor and weapons are damaged beyond repair.
Falkir Gravelfist and his band perished at the foot of a mirror gate that would have been their salvation — had they a magic wand to activate
“Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 26d on level 1, in the closest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Schools of Evocation or Transmutation are also well represented. Clerics aren’t very common in this school, but some with the Tempest domain end up here. Beyond the ranks of traditional spellcasters
beset with such an overwhelming sense of ennui regarding my art. Nothing quite captures my attention anymore. 6 Instead of confronting my negative emotions, I channel them into explosive artistic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
prevent the dead from being interred or jeopardize those already in repose. Though most Duster exorcists conduct their operations in the Mortuary, many heed calls throughout Sigil and the planes beyond
. The vagaries of undeath make spirits difficult to predict. Nevertheless, exorcists are well equipped for their work. Molded by experiences with apparitions and their ilk, exorcists channel the forces
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
to be inscribed with ancient runes. A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check deduces that the slab is the product of magic. A subsequent successful DC 16 Intelligence
(Arcana) check confirms it was made using a stone shape spell. The runes are in Elvish. They communicate a warning to stay away from the sealed rift and the horror that lies below. Inside the Ship
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
hall are scorched. Cracks in the panels reveal bare stone. Three mystic circles have been scribed in the floor, each edged with rough runes.
Locked Doors. These steel double doors are locked. Tarul
orb is part of the mystic circle trap. Mystic Circle Trap. The circles are magical but misleadingly so. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check reveals that hidden among gibberish runes are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
faint runes etched among the ornate carvings on the lock. A subsequent DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana) check to study the runes reveals that they can emit a wave of transmutation magic throughout the room
character notices that the floor in this area shows signs of charring that obscures faint runes. A weak fire trap triggers if any creature enters the area, which radiates evocation to a detect magic spell or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
faces or engraved with sigils that reveal clues as to what lies beyond. Stuck Doors. Dungeon doors often become stuck when not used frequently. Opening a stuck door requires a successful Strength
blocks a passage or archway until it is raised up into the ceiling by a winch and chain. The main benefit of a portcullis is that it blocks a passage while still allowing guards to watch the area beyond
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Spellcasting You have studied the workings of magic and how to channel it through objects. As a result, you have gained the ability to cast spells. To observers, you don’t appear to be casting spells
of healing energy.
Such details don’t limit you in any way or provide you with any benefit beyond the spell’s effects. You don’t have to justify how you’re using tools to cast a spell. But
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
beyond question. Their leader, Tanimar Freth, is the second of Erelal’s three sons. He lost his right eye in a sword fight against a House Auvryndar rival; his empty eye socket and scar are plain for
this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 2d on level 14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
waterfall’s plunge pool, offering a convenient place for the dragon to meet visitors. Beyond the pavilions, an elegant pathway winds through self-manicuring gardens before ending abruptly in trackless
, small runes in the shape of a gold dragon appear to creatures in great need, marking a subtle trail leading to the dragon’s lair. Emanation of Justice. Creatures that spend a year within 6 miles of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
aspect of the Frostmaiden: cruelty, endurance, isolation, and preservation. The tests lie beyond the four doors that lead away from the room. Narrow archways to the west and east lead to a pair of
holding greataxes. Runes are carved into the door’s surface.
The runes on the door, written in the Dwarvish script, read as follows: In ice and blood, our folk are born.
To our great queen, we
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
of runes and clear quartz fragments is set into the floor. Within the circle, a luminous white mist shimmers, obscuring what lies beyond.
Thereafter, you can shorten the description of the gates
black, secure the Doomvault. Magic keys allow the manipulation of them. Gate Features. Each gate is a 10-foot-wide circle of runes, drawn on the floor. This circle creates a magical energy field in its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
demons into serving their ends, while other sibriexes cling to their secrets, parceling out lore only when doing so would advance their plans. Demon Crafters. Sibriexes can channel the power of the
aid freely; they demand a service or a treasure in return for the flesh-shaping they provide. Variant: Flesh Warping Creatures that encounter a sibriex can be twisted beyond recognition. Whenever a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
square room, its walls, floor, and ceiling made of glowing crystal set with images of unblinking eyes. A crystal door stands closed, but you can just make out the long corridor beyond it, and a lone
weapon. As soon as any character enters this area, they feel a sudden pulse of psychic energy radiating from the dais, which can’t be sensed from the corridors beyond. The effect of this numbing energy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Pack Lord Most war bands are led by pack lords. These champions of Yeenoghu curry their lord’s favor with living sacrifices. They mark their hides with bloody runes, which sometimes grant supernatural
by a cultist is capable of feats that are beyond a group of gnolls — accomplishments that combine the gnolls’ savagery with a humanlike level of intelligence andplanning. THE HUNTER'S CHANT
This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
cave stretches out 30 feet above the floor. A short tunnel leads from the ledge to the river beyond. The water’s surface is 40 feet below the tunnel’s exit. L4: Littered Cave This small cave is
noises, the bats settle back into their roosts at the end of the round. They don’t pursue creatures beyond the corridor. L10: Long Gallery The cavern widens into a gallery of considerable height and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
stalactites, waiting to fall on one of the characters. Tunnel Ledge. A ledge on the north wall of the cave stretches out 30 feet above the floor. A short tunnel leads from the ledge to the river beyond. The
round. They don’t pursue creatures beyond the corridor. L11: Long Gallery The cavern widens into a gallery of considerable height and length. Clusters of small fungi grow throughout the chamber, and odd
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
is trapped by the terrain. A dark tarn pools under the hill’s slopes, surrounded by numerous smaller lakes. A hidden drainage channel deep underwater connects to the subterranean Black Lake, providing
, check the description of the room beyond to determine if any creatures inhabit that area. If no instructions are otherwise provided, a character who listens at a door and succeeds on a DC 10 Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
depicts a city map, and the south wall displays a map of the Sword Coast. Both maps are dotted with Draconic runes.
Claugiyliamatar’s magical connection to her lair allows her to control the moss in this
depicted rune is different from the others and represents a different agent working for the dragon. There are no runes near Leilon. In addition to Waterdeep, Claugiyliamatar has agents in the cities of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, beyond the plateaus to the south (see “Wreck of the Star Goddess”). About a hundred feet below the lip of the plateau, the path (which is proceeding west across the cliff at that point) veers directly
, and ten adamantine ingots (10 gp each) stamped with dwarven runes. These are identical to the ingots found in Hrakhamar (see “Hrakhamar”). If characters miss the hole in the wall as they’re