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Dungeon Master’s Guide
you occupied when you disappeared. You remain imprisoned until you are found and removed from the sphere. You can’t be located by any Divination magic, but a Wish spell can reveal the location
an ally. As Dungeon Master, you should wait for a dramatically appropriate moment to reveal this enmity, leaving the adventurer guessing who is likely to become a betrayer.
Fool. You have
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
’ will. These living portents are Aberrations instead of Celestials and are typically chaotic evil. They replace any radiant damage in their stat block with necrotic or psychic damage (DM&rsquo
minions to avert its own demise.
Khirad, the Star of Secrets. A blue-white star whose gifts grant insight but also reveal terrible truths.
Zhudun, the Corpse Star. A dead star that whispers of the
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
” veil. The outermost layers of her dress open to reveal a marionette theatre, and she manipulates her puppets using an arrangement of artificial hands that nestles in the folds of fabric. She
of a symbolic depiction of one. See the stat block for details.
Hourglass Coven
The Hourglass Coven is a group of three hags, each one bound to an aspect of time: one reflects the past, another
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
and twisted remains of a failed experiment, a hammer, a block and tackle, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 5 gp (Azorius 1-zino coins)
Feature: Urban Infrastructure
The popular
solutions. (Chaotic)
3
Discovery. Every experiment has the potential to reveal more secrets of the multiverse. (Any)
4
Science. A rigorous application of logical principles and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, Alustriel shares the information in the “Knowledge of Barovia” section. Neither the wizards nor the available research materials in Sigil can reveal further details. This chapter begins with the
encounter as they explore Death House. Once the characters acquire the rod piece, Strahd arrives at Death House to toy with the characters and tries to block their escape.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
activated (see area K61 for details), a stone elevator compartment measuring 10 feet on a side rises up the western half of the shaft. At the same time, a solid block of stone, also 10 feet on a side
impossible without the aid of magic or the use of a climber’s kit, because the walls are smooth and slick with mildew, and the greasy iron chains are too thick and slippery to grasp. Set into the roof of the shaft is a 5-foot-square stone trapdoor that can be pushed open to reveal area K47.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
; preference for volcanic lairs often puts them in conflict with fire giant;fire giants. Despite their reluctance to reveal themselves to strangers, emerald dragons might approach experienced
, usually when no one is watching. Often the rocks obstruct the approach to the emerald dragon’s lair, with boulders moving to block narrow defiles, way-markers tumbling off the path, or smaller stones
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
volcanic lairs often puts them in conflict with fire giant;fire giants. Despite their reluctance to reveal themselves to strangers, emerald dragons might approach experienced adventurers in the hopes
dragon’s lair sometimes move of their own accord, usually when no one is watching. Often the rocks obstruct the approach to the emerald dragon’s lair, with boulders moving to block narrow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
dozen servants (use the cultist stat block). During the raid, both agents attempt to attune to the Infernal Machine. You can decide which one is successful or allow chance to decide (see “Complications
” below), taking into account the actions of the characters if they support one agent or the other. During the fight, both agents shout out accusations that reveal the other’s true natures. Those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
mage stat block but omit the Sunlight Sensitivity trait). This attack can take place at any location. The queen’s servants are just as likely to assault the characters in a crowded street as they are to
Princess of the Shadow Glass, the elves and fomorians can reveal that the Queen of Air and Darkness sent them from the Feywild to slay the marked characters and steal back The Scrivener’s Tale. The queen is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
of the Queen of Air and Darkness, the princess communicates telepathically with a character of your choice. See the end of the adventure for her stat block and guidance on how to portray her. The
princess, who does not reveal her true name, claims to be the only one who can destroy the Queen of Air and Darkness and free the Gloaming Court from that tyrannical ruler. It’s clear that the speaker’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
minute can discern its cold indifference with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Insight) check. Abilities such as truesight and magic that detects illusions reveal the true nature of the simulacrum: an elf made
entirely of magical snow. The simulacrum uses the archmage stat block, with these changes: The simulacrum is a neutral evil Construct. It speaks Common, Draconic, Elvish, Gnomish, or Sylvan while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Entering the Sanctum When the characters enter the sanctum, read or paraphrase the following: The doors of the lift open to reveal a massive sanctum built of obsidian stone. Two waterfalls of lava
following: This goblinoid figure is taller and broader than the other goblins you’ve encountered, and a gnarled crystal has split his skull open to reveal his brain. He turns, eyes and veins glowing an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
Points or fewer, all three attempt to surrender, promising to tell the characters anything they wish to know in exchange for their lives. A Swampclaw can reveal that the gnome was killed by Yorg, an
Invisible Stalker under the Swampclaw leader’s command. Yorg has sped into another nearby alley just a block away (alley B on the map) to chase down the gnome’s siblings. The gnomes ran afoul of the gang
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Constructed Commoners To populate the demiplane without endangering any innocents, the Harpers created constructs out of wooden mannequins to act as villagers (see the accompanying stat block). Magic
makes them look like flesh-and-blood people, and the constructs conduct themselves as convincingly real humanoids who are simply living their lives in Wisteria Vale. Detect magic spells do not reveal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
ran off with the monkey’s mind inside, never to be seen again. Ernest uses the baboon stat block, but his Intelligence and Charisma are 10, and he can speak Common. His alignment is neutral good
door might spring open on its own, a guard might fall asleep, or a silent, spectral monkey resembling Ernest might appear and reveal the shortest route to freedom. This is a tool to help the characters out of a tight spot and can be used only once per group.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
–30 2d8 secret operatives of the city guard (use the spy stat block) have been watching one or both agents, and show up to attempt to stop the fight.
31–45 Lum is threatened by cultists of one
reveal the skeleton within, which he then shatters. Lynx’s skull might still remain animated and conversational.
86–90 Both Lynx and Sir Ursas manage to slay one another simultaneously.
91
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
20 Wisdom (Perception) check. It can be pulled open to reveal a spiral staircase that climbs to a stone trapdoor set into the floor of the statue’s hollow head. Statue’s Head Neferon the arcanaloth
arcanaloth carries a spellbook containing the wizard spells it has prepared (see its stat block in the Monster Manual). It wears small gold spectacles with pink crystal lenses (worth 250 gp) and a robe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
rests on the hilt of a longsword. The other pulls back a cowl to reveal the face of a teenager with brown skin, red hair, and a haunting gaze.
The cloaked figure is Reya Mantlemorn, a lawful good
female human Hellrider (use the veteran stat block). Reya speaks Common. Born in the land of Turmish, Reya came to the holy city of Elturel to train as a Hellrider when she was twelve. As a faithful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
in the pale vines of a strangler fig. This tree is an ancient entity named Magtubo. (Use the treant stat block for Magtubo, but its type is Undead instead of Plant.) Magtubo has lived in the Gardens
stat block appears later in this chapter), can usually be found lounging among Magtubo’s roots, planning the Grim Harrow’s next moves. Scarlet Mire Scarlet Mire is a putrid swamp soaked in unspeakable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
mountains. They don’t experience time or perceive danger as shorter-lived species do. Galeb duhr avoid danger by hiding from other creatures. When they do reveal themselves, they speak and act ponderously
two boulders it can see within 60 feet of itself. Each boulder uses the Galeb Duhr stat block, except it has Intelligence and Charisma scores of 1 and lacks this action. The boulder takes its turn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
they learned within, then figure out their next move. If the characters didn’t find the rotor of return when exploring the lighthouse, Wizzy can reveal where the relic is hidden if he survived. He is
or hired troubleshooter (perhaps after joining another franchise). To use Talanatha as an NPC, you can give her the stat block of a berserker or priest (depending on what use you wish to make of her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
thieves as you please to add an undercurrent of dread or mystery to the carnival’s frivolities. The three thieves are fiercely loyal to their hag mistresses and won’t willingly reveal anything if
caught. They are as follows: Bavlorna Blightstraw’s thief is one of her lornlings—a miniature version of herself. Use the quickling stat block in appendix C to represent this toad-like creature. Skabatha
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
a stone block in the southern wall has shifted out of place. The corridor turns north, and the flow of water follows it, then goes under a door made of bronze-bound wood. The door has a handle and a
keyhole.
Opening the door will reveal stairs going down into a small room. A pool of water fills the entire chamber. Another door is across the way, but only the top 3 inches of it can be seen above the water.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
living portents are Aberrations instead of Celestials and are typically chaotic evil. They replace any radiant damage in their stat block with necrotic or psychic damage (DM’s choice). Their spells might
demise.
Khirad, the Star of Secrets. A blue-white star whose gifts grant insight but also reveal terrible truths.
Zhudun, the Corpse Star. A dead star that whispers of the power to defy death
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Mokhov Lenk
Human Jeweler
Stat Block: Noble
This elderly jeweler can identify and appraise any gemstone.
Faultfinder. Lenk has a knack for spotting flaws, be they in things or people
Lenk doesn’t reveal what’s inside. Cracking the Strongboxes A character can make one attempt to open a strongbox through any of the following means: Breaking the Strongbox. Each strongbox is a Tiny
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Belviews into mongrelfolk—maniacal humans with bestial deformities and traits. The Belviews were happy, albeit insane. Only then did von Holtz reveal himself to be Strahd von Zarovich. Somehow the deva
to commit further acts of depravity. Statistics. Use the deva stat block in the Monster Manual, but change the Abbot’s alignment to lawful evil. The Abbot’s Traits Ideal. “I want to rid Barovia of its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
“theater curtain” veil. The outermost layers of her dress open to reveal a marionette theatre, and she manipulates her puppets using an arrangement of artificial hands that nestles in the folds of
presence of a symbolic depiction of one. See the stat block for details. Endelyn Moongrave
Medium Fey (Hag), Neutral Evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 114 (12d8 + 60)
Speed 30 ft., climb
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
either of them. The statues use the animated armor stat block and fight until destroyed. Alarms. An alarm spell has been cast on the bottom of the grand staircase. Another such spell has been cast on the
of the hallway is another secret door that doesn’t require an ability check to spot from inside the hall. This secret door pulls open to reveal a similarly sized exhibit room in area V4. V4: Ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
you disappeared. You remain imprisoned until you are found and removed from the sphere. You can’t be located by any Divination magic, but a Wish spell can reveal the location of your prison. You draw
appropriate moment to reveal this enmity, leaving the adventurer guessing who is likely to become a betrayer.
Fool Vallez Gax, Harry Conway, Alex Diaz, Abigail Larson, Andrea Sipl Cards from a Deck of Many
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
you disappeared. You remain imprisoned until you are found and removed from the sphere. You can’t be located by any Divination magic, but a Wish spell can reveal the location of your prison. You draw
appropriate moment to reveal this enmity, leaving the adventurer guessing who is likely to become a betrayer.
Fool You have Disadvantage on D20 Tests for the next 72 hours. Draw another card; this draw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
remains tight-lipped until the characters provide Samira’s token and reveal their mission. In response, Nargis acknowledges the guards and says keeping Zenia in the tavern with a crowd of witnesses
, tainting the diva’s glitter—a feature of the diva’s performances—with rage-inducing biza’s breath. Diva Luma uses the assassin stat block, but her only weapon is her wicked, high-heeled shoe, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
unreachable, the paper bird bursts into flames on takeoff and is instantly destroyed. The paper birds are hostile toward all creatures except the hags of the Hourglass Coven. They use the hawk stat block, with
cobwebs. Imagine what she’ll be like when she’s senile.
Your favorite sister,
End
Dearest Skab,
Mummy’s little warlock spy was happy to betray her companions and reveal that Kelek, Zargash, and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
also keep those within from falling to their deaths, and they block the wind. By Day. Three ogres stand guard atop each gate tower (see area 6B). They can shout for reinforcements, which come from
.
Each ballista has AC 10, hp 50, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Tower Interiors A large trapdoor in the roof of each tower can be pulled open to reveal a staircase of ice that hugs the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, they stare blankly. Then they surge forward into the celebrants, raising rusty farming implements.
Four farmers attack the festival-goers. They use the cultist stat block; their rusty, bladed
controlled. Spells like detect magic also reveal that the farmers are surrounded by an aura of enchantment magic. While this magic—the effects of the soul shaker’s geas spell—lingers, the farmers’ eyes