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Create Undead

Spells Player’s Handbook

guard a particular place. If you issue no commands, the creature takes the Dodge action and moves only to avoid harm. Once given an order, the creature continues to follow the order until its task is

over five Ghoul;Ghouls or two Ghast;Ghasts or Wight;Wights. If you use a level 9 spell slot, you can animate or reassert control over six Ghoul;Ghouls, three Ghast;Ghasts or Wight;Wights, or two Mummy;Mummies. See the Monster Manual for these stat blocks.

Doppelganger Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

blocks it. While the target is in range, the doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelganger's concentration isn't broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the

magically reads the surface thoughts of one creature within 60 feet of it. The effect can penetrate barriers, but 3 feet of wood or dirt, 2 feet of stone, 2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead

Ancient Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

continues down its spine, reaching full height just behind the skull.The forest-loving green dragons sometimes compete for territory with black dragons in marshy woods and with white dragons in subarctic

is up to 60 feet long, 10 feet high, and 5 feet thick, and it blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. A creature that fails

Adult Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

treacherous of true dragons, green dragons use misdirection and trickery to get the upper hand against their enemies. A green dragon is recognized by the crest that begins near its eyes and continues down

to 60 feet long, 10 feet high, and 5 feet thick, and it blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. A creature that fails the save

Detect Thoughts Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

creatures you can’t see. When you cast the spell or as your action during the duration, you can search for thoughts within 30 feet of you. The spell can penetrate barriers, but 2 feet of rock, 2

inches of any metal other than lead, or a thin sheet of lead blocks you. You can’t detect a creature with an Intelligence of 3 or lower or one that doesn’t speak any language. Once you

Claugiyliamatar (possessed)

Monsters Divine Contention

the crest that begins near its eyes and continues down its spine, reaching full height just behind the skull. A small wooded region near Westbridge hides many old dwarven ruins and the extensive

, 10 feet high, and 5 feet thick, and it blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. A creature that fails the save takes 18 (4d8

Doppelganger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

of it. The effect can penetrate barriers, but 3 feet of wood or dirt, 2 feet of stone, 2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead blocks it. While the target is within range, the doppelganger can

continue reading its thoughts as long as the doppelganger’s concentration isn’t broken. While reading the target’s mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.

Doppelganger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

creature within 60 feet of it. The effect can penetrate barriers, but 3 feet of wood or dirt, 2 feet of stone, 2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead blocks it. While the target is in range, the

doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelganger’s concentration isn’t broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the target’s mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.

Doppelganger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

within 60 feet of it. The effect can penetrate barriers, but 3 feet of wood or dirt, 2 feet of stone, 2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead blocks it. While the target is in range, the

doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelganger’s concentration isn’t broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the target’s mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.

Adventure Structure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

that are represented by a special card reading detailed in chapter 1, “Into the Mists.” Before you run the adventure, you need to conduct that reading to determine the location of several items that

appendix D provides stat blocks for Strahd and various NPCs and monsters that can be met in Barovia. Appendix E shows the tarokka cards that the Vistani use for their fortune telling, and appendix F contains handouts for you to show the players.

Running the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Monster Manual, since it contains important information about giants. The Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide, while not required reading, has extensive information on the Sword Coast and the North that can help

paraphrased for the players when their characters first arrive at a location or under a specific circumstance, as described in the text. The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for most of the monsters and

Create Undead

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

can cast this spell only at night. Choose up to three corpses of Medium or Small Humanoids within range. Each one becomes a Ghoul under your control (see “Creature Stat Blocks” for its stat block

guard a particular place. If you issue no commands, the creature takes the Dodge action and moves only to avoid harm. Once given an order, the creature continues to follow the order until its task is

Animate Dead

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Stat Blocks” for the stat blocks). On each of your turns, you can take a Bonus Action to mentally command any creature you made with this spell if the creature is within 60 feet of you (if you control

continues to follow it until its task is complete. The creature is under your control for 24 hours, after which it stops obeying any command you’ve given it. To maintain control of the creature for another

H2. Worm Rubble

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

H2. Worm Rubble Rubble from the passage of a purple worm blocks the tunnel, with chunks of stone reaching almost to the ceiling. A character who clambers to the top of the rubble sees that the tunnel

continues on the other side, but one must make the climb with care or risk causing the rubble to shift and alert the worm (see below). Removing enough debris to allow a Small or Medium humanoid to

Detect Thoughts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

, you can search for thoughts within 30 feet of you. The spell can penetrate barriers, but 2 feet of rock, 2 inches of any metal other than lead, or a thin sheet of lead blocks you. You can’t detect a

30. Iron Barrier

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

the tunnel continues onward. The minotaur face is etched into both sides of a 1-inch-thick, sharp-edged iron sheet that blocks the crawlway. The holes that form the eyes are 2 inches wide. The

Shadow of Soth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

. Foreshadow that threat after characters decide where they’re headed by reading the following description: To the southwest, the crack of shearing stone sounds from a distant temple whose grounds teem with

continues. “We just saw something come over the cliffs—a gods-cursed dragon skeleton! We’re retreating, and the Dragon Armies are following. We’ll keep them drawn out as long as we can. See if you can

Reading Ahead

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Reading Ahead As the players familiarize themselves with the character options and adventuring gear described in the Basic Rules, take advantage of the opportunity to read ahead. “The Adventure

statistics are presented in a format called a stat block. You’ll find the stat blocks needed for this adventure in the “Creatures” section. Tenday. In the Forgotten Realms, a week is ten days long and called a tenday. Each month consists of three tendays — thirty days total.

11. Olhydra's Canal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

vessel to a larger breach in the front of its hull. Beyond, another sandy passage lined with barnacled walls continues to slope up and out of sight. Unlike other sunken ships embedded in the coral nearby

area. Both icy barriers have AC 12, 30 hit points each, vulnerability to fire damage, and immunity to poison and psychic damage.

Forest of Hands

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

Forest of Hands From the waterfalls, the journey to the Forest of Hands takes 10 hours. Dukha continues to serve as the characters’ navigator, regardless of the events at the waterfall. For every 3

lightly obscures the forest. Through it, two will-o-wisps try to lead the characters into the path of a hostile hydra. 4 A fomorian hermit blocks the boat’s passage. It demands the characters cook a meal for it, or it will eat them. It likes only disgusting food.

Detect Thoughts

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

, you can search for thoughts within 30 feet of you. The spell can penetrate barriers, but 2 feet of rock, 2 inches of any metal other than lead, or a thin sheet of lead blocks you. You can’t detect a

Create Undead

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

guard a particular place. If you issue no commands, the creature takes the Dodge action and moves only to avoid harm. Once given an order, the creature continues to follow the order until its task is

two Ghasts or Wights. If you use a level 9 spell slot, you can animate or reassert control over six Ghouls, three Ghasts or Wights, or two Mummies. See the Monster Manual for these stat blocks.

Animate Dead

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

for the stat blocks). On each of your turns, you can take a Bonus Action to mentally command any creature you made with this spell if the creature is within 60 feet of you (if you control multiple

general command, such as to guard a chamber or corridor. If you issue no commands, the creature takes the Dodge action and moves only to avoid harm. Once given an order, the creature continues to

F. River Ivlis Crossroads

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

east road leads to an arching stone bridge and continues on to the village of Barovia (area E). If the characters are traveling with Vistani, the Vistani lead them along the northwest road to the

your card reading reveals that a treasure is here, it is buried in one of the graves. For each grave the characters dig up, there’s a cumulative 10 percent chance of finding the treasure.

Chapter 4: The Orrery of the Wanderer

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

in “Franchise Tasks and Downtime” in chapter 2 of this book, and with the standard D&D downtime activities discussed in that section. The Monster Manual contains stat blocks for most of the creatures

found in this adventure. All the necessary stat blocks are included there or in appendix B. When a creature’s name appears in bold type, that’s a visual cue for you to look up the creature’s stat

Arrival

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

12 Constitution saving throw or take 2 (1d4) poison damage. Light. Most locations on the ground floor are dark, as the ivy blocks out the natural light except in areas that are open to the sky (such

or closed. Describe this location to the players by reading the following boxed text aloud: Following a trail through the woods, you come to a foggy clearing, in the midst of which stands a

G. Tser Pool Encampment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

unbridled horses drink from the river. The mournful strains of an accordion clash with the singing of several brightly clad figures around bonfire. A footpath continues beyond this encampment

in chapter 1. (If the characters don’t want a reading of their fates, continue play using the card reading you performed before starting the adventure.) Madam Eva might seem mad, but she is, in fact

Scourge of Worlds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

presence begins to erode the barriers between their location and the Abyss. It can take a few years for weaker demons to warp their environment, while changes begin to occur around the location of a

that infest the area. The effects of the event might persist for a few months or even centuries, but the barriers between the Abyss and the world remain intact. A Growing Menace If the first stage of

Chase Complications

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

. Urban Chase Complications d20 Complication 1 A large obstacle such as a horse or cart blocks your way. Make a DC 15 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to get past the obstacle. On a failed check, the

obstacle counts as 10 feet of difficult terrain. 2 A crowd blocks your way. Make a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check (your choice) to make your way through the crowd unimpeded. On

Waking Nightmares

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

as they try to escape Kollema Hall; use one or more of the college apprentice stat blocks in chapter 7 to represent them. Any characters in the infirmary are among the first people the delirious

(Persuasion) check. A character who is a Friend or Beloved of the delirious student has advantage on the check. If the check fails, the student continues to panic. If the check succeeds, the student

Plot Points

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

Plot Points Plot points allow players to change the course of the campaign, introduce plot complications, alter the world, and even assume the role of the DM. If your first reaction to reading this

can spend a plot point to become the DM. That player’s character becomes an NPC, and play continues. It’s probably not a good idea to swap roles in the middle of combat, but it can happen if your group

Outpost Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

he moves the lever to trigger a trap. Trap. When the lever is pulled, iron spikes spring out from the floor and ceiling to form barriers across each doorway. A creature in either opening must succeed

the spikes, but the gaps aren’t big enough for a character to slip through. The barriers of spikes grant three-quarters cover to creatures behind them. Each barrier has AC 15, 18 hit points, and

Dungeon Characteristics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

, Ooze Grottos, Predator Pools, Golem Laboratories, and Temples of Extraction. Zones are also labeled on the map. Areas are identified by numbers. Map 5.1: The Doomvault Dimensional Barriers Magic

or ethereal creature can’t pass between zones. A detect magic spell can’t penetrate the structure of the Doomvault to sense the dimensional barriers. Magic Gates Two types of magic gates, white and

Vocath's Base

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

starhorrors, and one aartuk elder (see Boo’s Astral Menagerie for their stat blocks). Dock 4. The Tarrasque, a space galleon, is crewed by four hadozee explorers, fifteen hadozee warriors (see Boo’s Astral

Menagerie for hadozee stat blocks), and a hadozee druid. Dock 5. The Gadabout, a wasp ship with a torn-off leg, has a crew of two ssurran defilers and three ssurran poisoners (see Boo’s Astral

Miniatures

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

another space. If you can trace a line that doesn’t pass through or touch an object or effect that blocks vision—such as a stone wall, a thick curtain, or a dense cloud of fog—then there is line of sight

accuracy, use the following rule: the first diagonal square counts as 5 feet, but the second diagonal square counts as 10 feet. This pattern of 5 feet and then 10 feet continues whenever you’re counting

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