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Spells
Player’s Handbook
wish for something not included in any of the other effects. To do so, state your wish to the DM as precisely as possible. The DM has great latitude in ruling what occurs in such an instance; the greater
game. Similarly, wishing for a Legendary magic item or an Artifact might instantly transport you to the presence of the item’s current owner. If your wish is granted and its effects have
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
child.
Much as annis hags befriend children in order to corrupt them, they may adopt a group of ogres, trolls, or other creatures (ogre;ogres and troll;trolls appear in the Monster Manual), ruling them
tokens at any distance (no action required), whereupon the token retains its current form but loses its magic.Cold
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
current weakened state, Auril can assume three different forms. To destroy her, heroes must reduce each of her forms to 0 hit points one after another. After she’s defeated in her third and final
own flaws. It’s appropriate for Auril to act as though she’s invincible while underestimating her mortal enemies, even in her current weakened state.
Auril’s Three Forms
In her
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
invincible while underestimating her mortal enemies, even in her current weakened state.
Auril’s Three Forms
In her current weakened state, Auril can assume three different forms. To destroy her
, heroes must reduce each of her forms to 0 hit points one after another. After she’s defeated in her third and final form, Auril dies. As long as she has mortal followers who worship her, however
Wish
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
. State your wish to the GM as precisely as possible. The GM has great latitude in ruling what occurs in such an instance; the greater the wish, the greater the likelihood that something goes wrong. This
instantly transport you to the presence of the item's current owner.
The stress of casting this spell to produce any effect other than duplicating another spell weakens you. After enduring that stress
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
her current weakened state.
Auril’s Three Forms
In her current weakened state, Auril can assume three different forms. To destroy her, heroes must reduce each of her forms to 0 hit points one
after another. After she’s defeated in her third and final form, Auril dies. As long as she has mortal followers who worship her, however, Auril is reborn at full strength during the next winter
Lizardfolk
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
rage against their enemies. They simply observe and react as a situation warrants.
Lizardfolk lack meaningful emotional ties to the past. They assess situations based on their current and future
into the future. This approach allows them to maintain their current level of influence in the world, but it limits their growth. Lizardfolk have no interest in developing writing, making long-term
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Kings
The goblinoid species — goblins, hobgoblins, and bugbears — were once the dominant civilization in Khorvaire, with the goblinoid Empire of Dhakaan ruling the continent for thousands of years. It
was crippled by a long conflict with the daelkyr and their aberrant armies; even though the daelkyr were defeated, the seeds of madness took root in the empire and tore it apart. Today there are four primary goblinoid cultures in Khorvaire.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
First Blood After the last veteran is defeated or once the veterans stand down, read the following: A tall elf woman wearing a sumptuous gown appears at the mouth of the alley, shaking her head
their overzealousness. Seeing how you handle yourselves, though, I might be able to better apologize with an offer of employment.”
The woman introduces herself as Madame Samira Arah, the newest member of Zinda’s ruling council, the Kings of Coin (see the “Zinda Gazetteer” section).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
brutal tyranny sweeping across Faerûn. He expects to play an important role in Emberosa’s ascension and conquest, and he dreams of ruling what remains of the High Forest once the elves and other forest
armor can be heard well in advance of their arrival, and characters can’t be surprised by them. Combat with a patrol is sure to alert other creatures in the vicinity. If any hobgoblins are defeated while on patrol, subtract their numbers from the guards in area 32a.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
identities are largely unknown. The public face of this ruling body is the Open Lord of Waterdeep. The current Open Lord, Laeral Silverhand, has held the position for only a few months, and many of the city’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Staff of Ruling Staff, Rare (Requires Attunement) An ornate carving of a serpent adorned with a coursing river spirals down the length of this red-and-gold staff. While you’re holding it, you can use
. Alejandro Pacheco Staff of Ruling When your concentration ends, or when a creature enters the orb’s space or starts its turn there, the orb detonates in a 20-foot-radius sphere. Each creature in that
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
’ serpent gods into their religions. These victories sent a constant influx of food, ore, and slaves back to the home cities.
The wealth of the empire allowed the ruling elite plenty of time to
the blood, as it once did.
Because their population is so small, the yuan-ti are aware they are vulnerable in open warfare. Instead, their current plans assume they will never rule outwardly in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
power, and you absolutely can take it with you if you’re an undying spirit living in decadent luxury on the ruling council of the Orzhov Syndicate. Built on the crushed dreams and broken bodies of
wealth, prestige, and longevity. The Ghost Council, also called the Obzedat, that leads the Orzhov founded the guild and signed the Guildpact, but it isn’t clear which members of the original Obzedat might have faded from existence since then and which current members have joined since.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
reshaping. Eventually one named Gith rose from among the captives and led a rebellion against their oppressors. Gith’s followers, who became known as the gith, defeated the mind flayers and shattered
, assumed rule of the githyanki. Vlaakith’s line has continued to the githyanki’s current ruler, Vlaakith the Lich-Queen. This undead tyrant compels her people to wage endless wars against mind flayers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
wicked peace. That ended when Hazlik discovered that Indreficus had gained the attention of the land’s ruling zulkirs and planned to betray Hazlik to garner their favor. Heartbroken and enraged, Hazlik
, sought to undermine them before they became threats. Moreover, they deemed Hazlik’s transformation of Indreficus an abomination. As punishment, they ruled that every rival Hazlik had defeated could exact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the city, the age-old fortress of Castle Kalaman rises atop rugged cliffs, visible from anywhere within the city walls and for miles beyond. The city’s governor dwells within the castle, and the ruling
from their travels. The Steady Beacon The Steady Beacon is a tavern that boasts a large taproom, a fish-focused menu, and modest lodging. Its decor features the broken weapons of defeated bandits. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
agendas and disposition are unknowable to mortals. As the ultimate mimic, it can change its personality to reflect whatever most appeals to its current victim. Adventures with the Caller The Caller uses
statistics similar to a succubus/incubus, and no matter how many times it’s defeated, it always returns. Use the Caller to create adventures involving secret histories, domain-spanning conspiracies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
within which they’ve previously defeated most of the monsters. The party moves between zones while the Doomvault has an alert level of 6 or higher. The alert level rises. These encounters are more for
. Encounter Type If a random encounter is indicated, roll on the Encounter Type table, adding the current alert level to the roll. Then roll on the indicated table to determine the encounter specifics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
other creatures (ogres and trolls appear in the Monster Manual), ruling them through brute strength, insults, and superstition. Iron Token An annis hag can pull out one of their iron teeth or nails
to those active tokens. The hag can deactivate any of those tokens at any distance (no action required), whereupon the token retains its current form but loses its magic. Annis Hag
Large Fey
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. You might be able to achieve something beyond the scope of the above examples. State your wish to the DM as precisely as possible. The DM has great latitude in ruling what occurs in such an instance
from the game. Similarly, wishing for a legendary magic item or artifact might instantly transport you to the presence of the item’s current owner. The stress of casting this spell to produce any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
The Role of Rules Why even have a column like Sage Advice when a DM can just make a ruling? Rules are a big part of what makes D&D a game, rather than simply improvised storytelling. The game’s rules
D&D. The direction we chose for the current edition was to lay a foundation of rules that a DM could build on, and we embraced the DM’s role as the bridge between the things the rules address and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
population dwindled, and eventually the Forgemaster was overtaken in prestige and influence by the Ruling Master of Sundabar, who came to speak for the human guilds and merchants of the surface city. One
such ruling master, Helm Dwarf-Friend, was so beloved and respected that his descendants were able to crown themselves kings, something no dwarf before or since has dared to do in Sundabar. King
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
victories sent a constant influx of food, ore, and slaves back to the home cities. The wealth of the empire allowed the ruling elite plenty of time to focus on intellectual pursuits. These nobles
. Because their population is so small, the yuan-ti are aware they are vulnerable in open warfare. Instead, their current plans assume they will never rule outwardly in human society, so they gain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
. You might be able to achieve something beyond the scope of the above examples. State your wish to the DM as precisely as possible. The DM has great latitude in ruling what occurs in such an instance
from the game. Similarly, wishing for a legendary magic item or artifact might instantly transport you to the presence of the item’s current owner. The stress of casting this spell to produce any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
reflects her current mood and switches masks as her mood changes. Her inability to pry useful information out of the bronze dragon has made her very unhappy, so she’s wearing her sad mask when the
circumstances, is willing to relinquish her conch of teleportation (see area 33). She also gives up the conch to protect the lives of her children (see areas 22–area 23). If the characters are defeated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, the veiled medusas emerge from their alcove and begin to dance around him as the sand swirls and forms little dust devils. Jarûk is evil and cruel, but his current predicament motivates him to be a
Jarûk’s quest should receive XP as if they had defeated the dao and the medusas in combat. If the characters destroy Ezzat but give the lich’s phylactery to Ichthyglug the marid in area 1c, Jarûk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Zikzokrishka. When they did, they discovered to their horror that Zikzokrishka had transformed into a dracolich, becoming even more powerful. They were defeated, transformed into flameskulls by the
dracolich, and commanded to guard her necropolis for eternity. Though their minds are warped by their current state, if the characters try to befriend the flameskulls—invoking their names and appealing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
insight into their current predicament or a portent of events to come. Maybe the soul of a long dead sage offers guidance or a legend the hero long idolized provides advice on how they defeated a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
possible. The DM has great latitude in ruling what occurs in such an instance; the greater the wish, the greater the likelihood that something goes wrong. This spell might simply fail, the effect you desire
the item’s current owner. If your wish is granted and its effects have consequences for a whole community, region, or world, you are likely to attract powerful foes. If your wish would affect a god, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
serene sanctuary, hidden from the clamor of the surrounding city.
A few moments later, an elderly dragonborn man enters the garden. This is Young-Gi. Young-Gi As the uncle of the current queen, Jin
, Queen Young-Soo. He did this not out of malice, but out of devotion to his family and the crown, believing any individual who the people place above the ruling class must be treated as a threat. He
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, and there are fewer traders coming out of the city nowadays. The recent orc wars have cost the kingdom dearly, both in warriors and in leadership. In a short time, our long-ruling king, Harbromm
in the warmth of Moradin’s shadow. Given the current state of the surface lands around the citadel, it is no surprise that Adbarran are even more suspicious than usual of caravans and visitors that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
possible. The DM has great latitude in ruling what occurs in such an instance; the greater the wish, the greater the likelihood that something goes wrong. This spell might simply fail, the effect you desire
the item’s current owner. If your wish is granted and its effects have consequences for a whole community, region, or world, you are likely to attract powerful foes. If your wish would affect a god, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
” section in chapter 3). Their current mission is to help Kella Darkhope turn Nightstone into a base for the Black Network. The settlement’s defensibility and its proximity to Waterdeep make it ideal for
lose more than half their number without gaining a foothold in the village, the survivors flee into the surrounding hills. Once the orcs are defeated, the characters can advance to 3rd level and head
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
cares only for itself and not the rest of the group. 6 One monster bullies the others; it forces them into danger, but they want it defeated. Reactive Tactics A great way to make an adventure location
’ presence. (Creatures that can’t hear might be alerted by vibrations or other sensory cues.) Once alerted, a creature has several options: Ambush. The creature leaves its current location and takes up a






