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Tomb of Annihilation
’s pommel to shed bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet, or make the gem go dark.
Turn the dagger into a compass that, while resting on your palm, points north
This +3 dagger belongs to Artus Cimber. While you have the dagger drawn, you can use a bonus action to activate one of the following properties:
Cause a blue gem set into the dagger
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
additional 20 feet, or make the gem go dark.
Turn the dagger into a compass that, while resting on Artus’s palm, points north.
Cast dimension door from the dagger. Once this property is used
ceases to age and is immune to cold damage and the effects of extreme cold.
Artus wields Bookmark, a +3 dagger with additional magical properties. As a bonus action, Artus can activate any one of the
Magic Items
Storm King's Thunder
This shard of ice is long and slender, roughly the size of a dagger. The ise (ice) rune glows within it. The shard has the following properties, which work only while it’s on your person
a short or long rest.
Gift of Frost. You can transfer the shard’s magic to a nonmagical item — a cloak or a pair of boots — by tracing the ise rune there with your finger. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
compass that, while resting on your palm, points north. Cast dimension door from the dagger. Once this property is used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn. Cast compulsion (save DC 15) from the
Bookmark Weapon (dagger), legendary (requires attunement) This +3 dagger belongs to Artus Cimber (see appendix D). While you have the dagger drawn, you can use a bonus action to activate one of the
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
home, the rain your shelter, and the crashing waves your battle cry.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Survival
Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (water, land)
Equipment: A dagger that
, you can automatically find a safe route to land a boat on shore, provided such a route exists.
HARDSHIP ENDURED
Hardship in your past has forged you into an unstoppable living weapon. This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Shard of the Ise Rune Wondrous item, very rare (requires attunement) This shard of ice is long and slender, roughly the size of a dagger. The ise (ice) rune glows within it. The shard has the
). You regain this ability after you finish a short or long rest. Gift of Frost. You can transfer the shard’s magic to a nonmagical item—a cloak or a pair of boots—by tracing the ise rune there with your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Running This Chapter Dragon’s Rest has a rowboat the characters can take to visit the wreck of Compass Rose. The trip of 2½ miles takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes to row. When the characters arrive
hole in the hull beneath the water line.
If the characters pull the rowboat up to the south (starboard) side of the ship, they can easily tie up the little boat to the derelict’s rigging and climb onto
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, these rifts have no cardinal directions. Compass roses appear on the map for your convenience, with the cardinal directions based on where the players enter each rift. Odd Sensations The Far Realm
they’re being watched. Gnawbles The rifts connect to different parts of the Far Realm, but they all have one thing in common: somewhere in each rift, the fanatics’ magical bolstering rune has faded and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
spells the warlock knows. Does the Eyes of the Rune Keeper invocation work on magical runes? Eyes of the Rune Keeper lets you read any form of writing, including the linguistic meaning of a rune, if any
comes back as a longsword when you summon it. You don’t get to turn it into a club. Similarly, if you bond with a dagger of venom, you can’t summon it as a maul; it’s always a dagger. The feature allows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
stained with pools of dry blood.
Altar. An 8-foot-high, rune-etched stone altar is situated in an alcove. It’s topped with a life-size statue of a dagger-wielding githyanki warrior slaying a mind flayer
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
cufflinks with an image of a fisherman on a boat engraved on them
09–12 A small iron key with a frayed blue and gold cord tied to it
13–16 A small illustrated book of Northlander myths that has
pages missing
17–20 A damaged scrimshaw cameo depicting a merfolk
21–24 A stone from a burial cairn with a tiny Dwarvish rune carved into it
25–28 A ripped cloth sail with a symbol
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
to shed bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet, or make the gem go dark. Turn the dagger into a compass that, while resting on Artus’s palm, points north. Cast
magical scrying sensors. While attuned to and wearing the ring, Artus ceases to age and is immune to cold damage and the effects of extreme cold.
Artus wields Bookmark, a +3 dagger with additional
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
trinket. Lorehold Trinkets d6 Trinket 1 A map made of concentric circles that can be rotated around the page 2 A puzzle box bedecked with amber 3 A dented brass compass with a red needle 4 The head
of a broken statue that houses the consciousness of a snarky sage 5 A sheet of parchment embossed with tactile lettering, glowing red 6 A broken dagger with a wavy blade and a serpentine hilt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
. Two small drawers in the desk hold a pouch containing 50 gp, a set of cartographer’s tools, and a dagger. The compass set in the desktop can easily be pried free; it is worth 25 gp. 2nd-Level
Shipwreck Locations The following locations are keyed to map 4, which shows the layout of the shipwreck. Map 4: The Wreck of Compass Rose View Player Version C1: Main Deck The moldering wood of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
damages the cauldron, an elder rune materializes above it (see “Elder Runes”). Draw from the Elder Runes Deck (see appendix B) to determine which rune appears. The elder rune targets a random creature
). The hags caught Delvin after he and a friend “borrowed” a rowboat and used it to explore the sea caves near Skullport. When the sea hags attacked, Delvin’s friend leaped out of the boat and managed to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the cult honored Vecna by using a cursed ceremonial dagger to twist the souls of St. Cuthbert’s faithful killed on the Marshal into warriors of the Maimed God meant to assault Saltmarsh. The dagger
is hidden somewhere in the wreck. Saltmarsh Story Hook. Eliander Fireborn asks the characters to investigate the matter, offering 300 gp if they neutralize the threat and recover the dagger. Cursed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
(see chapter 4)
†Monsters marked with a dagger (†) appear in Monsters of the Multiverse. Roll a d10 if you don’t have that book. *See chapter 6. Death Giant Encounters The Death Giant Encounters
Shadowfell and other
places where death’s influence is strong
†Monsters marked with a dagger (†) appear in Monsters of the Multiverse. Roll a d8 if you don’t have that book. *See chapter 6. Death
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
person (save DC 16) on the three creatures nearest the safe. A character who uses an action to search the safe for traps notices the trap’s rune with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. Once the
covers the floor.
A character who has a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 18 or higher notices a conjuration rune peeking from under the rug. After discovering it, a character can use an action to try
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
who stole a Giant rune
†Monsters marked with a dagger (†) appear in Monsters of the Multiverse. Roll a d8 if you don’t have that book. *See chapter 6. Giant Kin Encounters The Giant Kin
) migrating
10 1d4 stegosaurus† (attitude: 1d8 + 2) trying to help an additional one that is stuck in thick mud
†Monsters marked with a dagger (†) appear in Monsters of the Multiverse. Roll a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
second home, the rain your shelter, and the crashing waves your battle cry. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Survival Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (water, land) Equipment: A dagger that belonged to a
land a boat on shore, provided such a route exists. Hardship Endured Hardship in your past has forged you into an unstoppable living weapon. This hardship is essential to you and is at the heart of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
ship power the wards. Kycera knows one rune was placed in the ship’s stateroom, but she doesn’t remember the second rune’s location. She believes that magic or a pass phrase can deactivate the runes
is fueled by two runes in different locations aboard the ship. Both runes must be dispelled to access the room that holds the rod piece. Figaro knows the runes are invisible. He also knows one rune is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Abbathor, god of greed NE Trickery Jeweled dagger, point-down Berronar Truesilver, goddess of hearth and home LG Life, Light Intertwined silver rings Clangeddin Silverbeard, god of war LG War
woodlands NG Nature Face of a raccoon Baravar Cloakshadow, god of illusion and deception NG Arcana, Trickery Dagger against a hooded cloak Callarduran Smoothhands, god of mining and carving stone N
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
ingots of refined adamantine from the forge, and the dwarves will lead them to the location of a crashed “flying boat” from some far-off land (see “Wreck of the Star Goddess"). The dwarves offer to stand
the dwarven rune for “beginnings.” The rune can be interpreted correctly by a character who reads Dwarvish. The lower lock was originally embedded in a golden frame in the shape of a stylized dwarven
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
rune-carved iron ingot embedded in its forehead (see “Treasure”). Although golems normally have elemental spirits of earth trapped within them, this golem holds an elemental spirit of fire. The golem
in the iron golem’s forehead is an ingot of the skold rune (see appendix B). It can be removed only while the golem is deactivated or when it is destroyed. 28. Assembly Hall, Lower Level Pools of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
of pink coral (100 gp each), a small gold bracelet (50 gp), five +2 arrows decorated with green flames, a dagger of venom, an immovable rod, and two potions of greater healing. Bracus gifts all this
the boat and the docks react badly to the party’s appearance, and the characters must sneak, talk, or fight their way to safety. Once away from the docks, the characters can lie low for as long as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
carefully scratching over the rune with a dagger, a sharp piece of wire, or a similar implement. Once this is done, the journal can safely be opened either by picking the lock with thieves’ tools and making
a small arcane rune engraved above the keyhole on the journal’s lock. A character who casts the detect magic spell also sees a faint aura around the keyhole. This rune is a magical trap that triggers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, a beat-up fishing boat, a dilapidated store or farm, or any similar structure or site. The DM might direct the characters toward a single ideal location, or might provide a range of options for
that cool light up top, and the oversized storage cellar. Docks close by are perfect for a starter franchise that comes into possession of a boat, and are also a sign of the lighthouse’s importance to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
seated casually in one of the chairs. If the characters are meeting with the ambassador at Lurkana’s urging (see “Side Quest: Retrieve Azrok’s Dagger”), the mind flayer politely discourages them from
are done speaking with Azrok, Lurkana takes them aside and offers them a quest (see “Side Quest: Retrieve Azrok’s Dagger”). If they refuse, Lurkana scowls and kicks them out. If combat breaks out, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
darkvision out to a range of 60 feet, and he speaks Common, Draconic, and Dwarvish. Instead of a scimitar and a dagger, he wields a pair of +1 handaxes (+5 to hit with each). As an action, he can make
bribing (or blackmailing) Yartar’s most corruptible officials, and by hosting extravagant parties aboard his private, splendidly decorated riverboat. For more information on Lord Drylund and his boat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the river’s tributaries floods right up to the garden gate (area 1), making the site easy to reach by boat. Traveling to Nangalore by foot is a nightmare, since the land within 1 mile is nothing but
Old Omuan. A character with the Cloistered Scholar or Sage background can translate an Old Omuan inscription with a successful DC 10 Intelligence (History) check. A warlock with the Eyes of the Rune
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
the incapacitated condition.
Actions
Multiattack. Rilsa makes three Shortsword or Dagger attacks.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing
damage.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) piercing damage.
Bonus Actions
Cunning Action. Rilsa takes the Dash
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
worth 50 gp on its own and contains a ceremonial dagger plated with electrum with an amethyst set in its pommel (worth 750 gp). Lead Chest. This worthless chest contains a Spell Scroll of Knock, which
throw, taking 26 (4d12) lightning damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A Detect Magic spell or similar effect unveils the source of this trap: a tiny rune inscribed in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
provides direction for every arena of life; it is the only compass I need.”
Bond: “I can’t stand by and watch disorder spread through the city. Without the Azorius, Ravnica would collapse. In the
, detect thoughts, mage armor, sleep, suggestion
1/day each: dominate person, mass suggestion, modify memory
Actions
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
center, forward of the mast, a jolly boat is lashed to the deck with ropes.
Aft of the mast is a hatch to the belowdecks area and a rope ladder climbing to a crow’s nest above.
Two human figures
’ tools. It contains 200 sp, a spear, a dagger, and the remains of a crossbow. The weapons belong to Oceanus, the sea elf who is imprisoned in area 14. The crossbow is damaged beyond repair. 13. First
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Spellbook 1 is bound in red leather and contains the following spells: burning hands, detect magic, disguise self, fog cloud, ray of sickness, silent image. Spellbook 2 has the personal rune of its
, unarmored brute with a greatclub and a scarred face — towers above his opponent but is gravely wounded. The smaller figure is muscular and bare-chested. He clutches a bloody dagger in one hand and a






