bind bad diffusing cause related

Faerie Pest

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

have the frightened condition for 1 minute. A frightened creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Faerie pests love to cause

moss than most mortals. While ouphes are related to Eldraine’s faeries, the faeries treat them like distant (and somewhat embarrassing) cousins. Ouphes can be represented with the stat blocks for Pixie;pixies or Sprite;sprites. Mischievous Stealth. The faerie takes the Hide action.

Faerie Borrower

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

are tiny thieves who steal whatever they can lay their hands on to cause confusion and consternation. A faerie borrower stands less than six inches tall, with blue or blue-gray skin and wings resembling

. While often seen as foolish, ouphes are magically connected to the natural world and know more about the secret lives of trees, mushrooms, and moss than most mortals. While ouphes are related to Eldraine

Mental Prison

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

You attempt to bind a creature within an illusory cell that only it perceives. One creature you can see within range must make an Intelligence saving throw. The target succeeds automatically if it is

around the target’s space appear dangerous to it in some way. You might cause the target to perceive itself as being surrounded by fire, floating razors, or hideous maws filled with dripping teeth

Reborn

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

physical state that their minds are ill equipped to deal with. Their memories of events before this interruption are often vague or absent. Occasionally, the most unexpected experiences might cause

resurrected, but something went wrong. 2 Stitches bind your body’s mismatched pieces, and your memories come from multiple different lives. 3 After clawing free from your grave, you realized

Olhydra

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

uses her lair action to cause one of the following effects: Pools of water in the lair surge outward in a grasping tide. Any creature within 20 feet of such a pool must succeed on a DC 20 Strength

— bad weather, strong tides, and increasing aggression from dangerous sea life. Violent downpours become frequent within 10 miles of the lair. A downpour occurs once every 2d12;{"diceNotation

Spell Scroll Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

produce an area of harmless cold. 5 The caster suffers a minor but bizarre effect related to the spell. Such effects last only as long as the original spell’s duration, or 1d10 minutes for

spells that take effect instantaneously. For example, a fireball might cause smoke to billow from the caster’s ears for 1d10 minutes. 6 The spell activates after 1d12 hours. If the caster was

Mighty Servant of Leuk-o

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

conjecture than fact, often referring to otherworldly beings, the mysterious Barrier Peaks in Oerth, and the supposedly related device known as the Machine of Lum the Mad. The best details on the device

soul of the mighty warlord Leuk-o was drawn into the artifact and has become its animating force. The servant has been known to attack or move of its own accord, particularly if doing so will cause

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion. The Cause of Righteousness A paladin swears to uphold justice and righteousness, to stand with the good things of the world against the encroaching

darkness, and to hunt the forces of evil wherever they lurk. Different paladins focus on various aspects of the cause of righteousness, but all are bound by the oaths that grant them power to do their

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

authority and cause the tribe to collapse into chaos, with the survivors scattering either to join new tribes or to strike out on their own. At the other extreme, warriors that return home with a heavily

everywhere in the world around them, and the priests of a tribe are entrusted with the responsibility of identifying these signs and omens — both good and bad — and deciding how the tribe should

Saving Throws

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Saving Throws A saving throw is an instant response to a harmful effect and is almost never done by choice. A save makes the most sense when something bad happens to a character and the character has

decide which ability score is involved. The Saving Throws table offers suggestions. Saving Throws Ability Used For… Strength Opposing a force that would physically move or bind you Dexterity

Sundered Chains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

masonry. The chains are similar to the ones that bind Elturel. Characters who examine a chain can tell that some intense, supernatural force caused one or more of its links to sunder. Although the cause

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

;t a native, your reason for leaving “home” probably has something to do with getting away from a bad situation. Feature: All Eyes on You Your accent, mannerisms, figures of

can face any adversity in this strange land. 2 The gods of my people are a comfort to me so far from home. 3 I hold no greater cause than my service to my people. 4 My freedom is my

Chapter 1: Group Patrons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Khorvaire. They bind the fabric of society together, and they are responsible for much of the change that occurs in the world—often by means of agents that include parties of adventurers. An

adventuring group that has a powerful backer as a patron has a clear place in the world, access to additional resources, and a reason to work together in pursuit of a common cause.

Mental Prison

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Mental Prison 6th-level illusion Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 feet Components: S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute You attempt to bind a creature within an illusory cell that only it

psychic damage, and the spell ends. On a failed save, the target takes 5d10 psychic damage, and you make the area immediately around the target’s space appear dangerous to it in some way. You might cause

Observatory Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

. Like his ancestor, Sparkrender seeks to claim the destructive magic that lingers at the site. Like Runara, Sparkrender has recruited kobolds to join his cause. About five days before the characters

, Sparkrender began planning a ritual that will awaken the spirits of all the island’s dead dragons and bind them to his will—at the cost of Aidron’s life.

Testing Phase

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Testing Phase On the day of the Exam, each character makes two ability checks related to parts of the test: Slaad Facts. Choosing the correct multiple choice answers to questions about red, blue

fireballs and magical flames at its foes. Death slaadi are rumored to have a stench so bad it can be deadly. In reality, they can cast the cloudkill spell. Inexperienced scholars and adventurers

Arcane Workshop

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

magical reagents. Most of them have small libraries containing works related to the workshop’s signature creations. Arcane Workshop Features Arcane workshops have many features in common, from workbenches

. Zil gnomes who bind elementals and Mror dwarves who forge powerful weapons and armor must have spaces devoted to that work. The wizards of Arcanix in Aundair who create magic items and test new spells

Supplemental Tables

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Cause of Death 1 Unknown 2 Murdered 3 Killed in battle 4 Accident related to class or occupation 5 Accident unrelated to class or occupation 6–7 Natural causes, such as disease or old age 8 Apparent

chaotic neutral (50%) 4–5 Lawful evil 6–8 Neutral evil 9–12 Neutral 13–15 Neutral good 16–17 Lawful good (50%) or lawful neutral (50%) 18 Chaotic good (50%) or chaotic neutral (50%) Cause of Death d12

Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

you had to defeat in single combat to complete your instruction. 2 Your master was kindly and taught you to pursue the cause of peace. 3 Your master was merciless in pushing you to your limits. You

suspect that the two of you might be related. 6 Your master was kind and generous, never critical of your progress. Nevertheless, you feel you never fully lived up to the expectations placed on you.

Bad Dreams

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

Bad Dreams The characters’ sleep in the slave pen is troubled and fitful, filled with strange dreams and disturbing images. Dark shadows seem to move and reach out toward them as the characters

depths — something far worse than the drow. You need not explain the cause of these dreams and images at this time. Characters can chalk them up to the conditions in the slave pen, or to the aftereffects

Arcane Origin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

particular cause. Does your character know the source of your magical power? Does it tie back to some distant relative, a cosmic event, or blind chance? If your sorcerer doesn’t know where their power

bloodline. You are related to some powerful creature, or you inherited a blessing or a curse. 2 You are the reincarnation of a being from another plane of existence. 3 A powerful entity entered the world

Clientele

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

justice. 3 Magnet for Trouble. Maybe you trust people too easily or it’s just bad luck, but every client who walks into your office has some double deal, hidden agenda, or scam they’re running. 4

warforged are not always certain, you take up their cause. 6 Criminals. When a criminal has been wronged but doesn’t want to be brought to justice they come to you, trusting (rightly or wrongly) that you won’t turn them in.

Building a Party

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

of the action in a Ravnica campaign, it’s important not to let that tension cause too much friction in a party of adventurers. The D&D game relies on cooperation among the players, so it’s helpful

) might talk about exterminating or dominating other guilds, many guild members have family, lovers, friends, and acquaintances among other guilds. Those positive associations can bind an adventuring party

Dragon as Schemer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, advancing the cause of a draconic faction, building the dragon’s prestige, working for the well-being of dragonkind as a whole, or altering the nature of the world and its magic. A dragon’s schemes become

provides inspiration to help you turn dragon-related adventure hooks into adventures that impact the characters in your game. Cross-Purposes d6 The Dragon’s Schemes… 1 …directly target one or more

Fey Outlook

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

Fey host might be regarded as an insult and cause a hubbub, if not a revocation of the Fey host’s hospitality. A trusty Fey guide can provide invaluable assistance in navigating such delicate

; this is why refusing a gift from a Fey creature can cause them consternation, as they’re trying to right a perceived imbalance by giving the gift. But accepting a gift from a Fey can cause problems for

Building a Party

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

dragonmarked houses drive much of the action in this campaign, it’s important not to let that tension cause too much friction in a party of adventurers. The D&D game relies on cooperation among the players

, so it’s helpful for the player characters to find common ground that unites them despite their differences in house affiliation and agenda. Many house members have friends and acquaintances among other houses. Those positive associations can bind an adventuring party together.

Around the Market

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

befriended them with a few sweet fruits and brought them back to the night market. He now bribes his invisible friends with fruit to cause disruptions around Tyenmo Noodles and Xungoon Family Seafood. He

them as a vapid tradition created to provide cheap thrills. Kasem encourages the characters to enjoy their evening, avoid the Market Games, and stay away from vendors who give the market a bad name. Any

During the Siege

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

deliver orders from General Drakov (likely related to the siege’s climax). As the battle reaches what you determine to be the halfway point, start rolling 2d6 on the Zombie Siege Encounters table and

wall. 6 Zombie bodies pile up, creating a growing ramp onto a section of wall. 7 Zombies dig through or under the wall, allowing them to flow steadily into the city. 8 Zombies cause a

Story Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Story Overview Krenko is the boss of a notorious goblin mob, and he has made his fortune and built his reputation by mostly staying out of the guilds’ way. He has managed to cause no end of trouble

, a rival goblin gang that often deals in illicit arms. Rumors swirled that Krenko killed Dargig, the youngest of the three brothers, after a weapons drop went bad. The remaining two brothers, Rikkig

Personal Characteristics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

related to each. Either one could be positive or negative: you might work hard to overcome a low score, for example, or be cocky about your high score. Ideals Describe one ideal that drives your

flaw for your character. Your character’s flaw represents some vice, compulsion, fear, or weakness — in particular, anything that someone else could exploit to bring you to ruin or cause you to act

Acquisition as a Holy Chore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

campaign, but a few select gods, goddesses, and otherworldly powers might play a larger role. Abbathor This dwarven deity of greed gets a bad rap. Because seriously, greed is just another form of the

-related, secrets are an important component of gaining leverage over others. Moreover, your successful franchise will eventually have many secrets of its own that you desperately need to keep quiet

Explosives

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

gunpowder can cause it to explode, dealing fire damage to creatures within 10 feet of it (3d6 for a powder horn, 7d6 for a keg). A successful DC 12 Dexterity saving throw halves the damage. Setting

damage on a successful one. A character can bind sticks of dynamite together so they explode at the same time. Each additional stick increases the damage by 1d6 (to a maximum of 10d6) and the burst

Adirohit's Retribution

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

him to cause the flood in Sagorpur. Now that Jijibisha is gone, touching any blessed shankha to the tree stump will release him. Using either the Riverine’s Shankha or the magical shankha Plabon gifted

trials. Jijibisha used her sinister powers to bind Adirohit within his ruined temple. Jijibisha was delighted that she would be the last Manivarshi to ever win the Shankha Trials—at least, until

Air Envelopes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

(such as that created by a fireball spell) does burn in a vacuum. Magical fire does not cause objects to burst into flame, however, because there is no air to make ignition possible. Air Quality The

is humid and smells bad. Any creature that breathes foul air becomes poisoned until it breathes fresh air again. The air aboard a ship with a normal crew complement degrades from fresh to foul on day

Burly's Plan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

expression. “Bad things have been happening at the carnival for a while. People and things have been going missing. My bosses know more than they’re telling, but their hands are tied somehow. You’re the first

to cause a scene in front of the guests and promise to show the characters the way to Prismeer once the watch is returned. Witch and Light are true to their word (see “Through the Looking Glass” at the end of the chapter).

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