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spell created by Ivana the next time they sleep. This poison is nonmagical, and Ivana doesn’t directly communicate with those affected during the dream. Rather, she creates the illusion of
speaking with her intended target by alchemically crafting her message, predicting her target’s reactions, and chemically encoding in her responses. She wears this poison as a perfume or hides it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. This poison is nonmagical, and Ivana doesn’t directly communicate with those affected during the dream. Rather, she creates the illusion of speaking with her intended target by alchemically crafting
her message, predicting her target’s reactions, and chemically encoding in her responses. She wears this poison as a perfume or hides it within gift bouquets, allowing it to convey her message later.
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once every hundred years, when they choose targets for a deadly hunting spree.
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Two ancient deep dragon;ancient deep dragons fight over territory. Unwilling to move against each other directly
conjures sludge-like moss that briefly covers surfaces in the lair. The ceiling, floor, and walls of the lair become difficult terrain until initiative count 20 on the next round.
Toxic Spores. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Laying Curses Curses aren’t something to throw around lightly. They should be dramatically appropriate responses to meaningful choices characters make. If every goblin or bandit coughs out a dying
lay the curse directly, the curse should be obvious in some way, such as a warning of dire consequences carved into the wall of an ancient crypt or relayed by a spell such as magic mouth.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
gaps that inspire horrific implications. Fixate on a specific trait, like only describing a vampire’s eyes as it attacks. Alternatively, directly ask players to fill in details. Ask questions like
these: What does the way it moves remind you of? It emits the worst smell—what is it? Something falls free and, for an instant, what are you certain it is? Players’ responses don’t need to control the narrative; it’s up to you whether they’re true or just one perception.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Three-Quarters +5 bonus to AC and Dexterity saving throws An object that covers at least three-quarters of the target Total Can’t be targeted directly An object that covers the whole target Unseen
target has Three-Quarters Cover. Cover Degree Benefit to Target Offered By... Half +2 bonus to AC and Dexterity saving throws Another creature or an object that covers at least half of the target
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Three-Quarters +5 bonus to AC and Dexterity saving throws An object that covers at least three-quarters of the target Total Can’t be targeted directly An object that covers the whole target Unseen
target has Three-Quarters Cover. Cover Degree Benefit to Target Offered By... Half +2 bonus to AC and Dexterity saving throws Another creature or an object that covers at least half of the target
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
good, human acolyte) is small of stature and soft of voice, and their worldly appearance belies their young years. Despite Ward’s relaxed demeanor, their approachability covers a calculating
personality. Thanks to Ward’s history of making friends, trading favors, and pulling strings, even rivals find the Proclaimer difficult to directly oppose. Ward seeks evidence of the gods’ influence and motives
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
that, when addressed directly, answers every question with a question referencing forgotten civilizations
4 A set of filigreed gold claw covers set with gems that change color according to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
breach in the west wall leads to a dark cave heaped with refuse. Murky water covers most of the floor. Stairs lead up to dry stone ledges that hug the walls. In the middle of the room, more stairs rise
to form an octagonal dais that also rises above the water. Rusty chains with shackles dangle from the ceiling directly above a stone altar mounted on the dais. The altar is carved with hideous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
.
Directly in front of them was Kruphix’s Tree. Two enormous trunks were separate at the base, but they arched toward each other and joined at the top in a single leafy crown. Stars glittered beyond the
. It also guides you through creating characters destined to be legends and adventures born of this mythic setting. Chapter 1 covers the heroes of Theros: the races, class options, and backgrounds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, you’ll need to play out the race. This can be quite a bit of fun, especially if you let players whose characters aren’t directly involved take over at least some of the NPC racers. Encourage everyone to
race hard, even if it’s in the group’s best interest for a particular dinosaur to win. A race runs a length of 300 feet; this is abstract, as a race actually covers a lot more ground. Every round
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
enclose an intricately carved well that seems to be illuminated from within. Beyond the well, mounted on the wall, is a blackened mirror with a richly ornamented frame. Directly above the well, in the
of its body, then spreads to cover an additional 5 percent of the body every round. Eventually the liquid covers its eyes, nose and mouth. If this happens, the character can’t breathe until the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, falling on them or sliding out from beneath their feet, sending them tumbling. M5. Entrance to the Meenlock Lair The opening of this tunnel is nearly circular. Black moss covers the walls, floor
, velvety black moss covers every surface of this eight-foot-high chamber. Set into the far wall is a deep alcove.
Whenever a creature that isn’t a meenlock enters the alcove or starts its turn there
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
serve the guild’s interests well, it promises to take care of you. Guilds hate to waste valuable assets, after all—that’s just bad business. Types of Guild The guild structure covers a swath of business
their knowledge, they seem genuinely eager to shepherd your work. 3 Hidden Benefactor. Whoever your contact is, they don’t communicate directly. They send messages via couriers or letters. No one in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
below. In the center of the deck, directly below the balloon, sits a large magic furnace, whose formidable lifting power is rumored to involve trapped elementals. The airship’s captain controls the arcane
size and weight. Dexterity represents its ease of handling. A vehicle’s Constitution covers its durability and the quality of its construction. Vehicles usually have a score of 0 in Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
elemental can’t be targeted or harmed directly. Any creature that enters the hot oven or starts its turn inside it takes 10 (2d6 + 3) fire damage. A character can try to shove a Medium or smaller
, then attacks her. It attacks the characters only if they harm it. Trapdoor and Cell. A 3-foot-square, padlocked iron grate covers a 5-foot-deep, 5-foot-wide cell built into the kitchen floor. The walls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
west and plunges into the gorge, taking 49 (14d6) bludgeoning damage from the hard fall and landing prone. B3. Workshop Frost covers every surface of this abandoned workshop.
The workshop contains a
. Any creature standing on the floor when it collapses must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature falls to the bottom of the gorge directly below this section of the cabin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
would destroy seafaring vehicles that dared sail into it. Directly east of the spire is the opening to a flooded cave.
Characters who explore the area underwater can search the submerged portions of
filled with colorful covers and attractive shades of parchment.
Bookshelf. Characters who examine the contents of the bookshelf find that there’s no rhyme or reason to the organization of the books
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
need of gear or supplies must deal through these individuals directly or their consortiums indirectly. The only alternative is to resort to the black markets in Malar’s Throat or Tiryki Anchorage
Soulmonger’s death curse. She covers her rotting flesh with scarves and bandage wrappings, and she is predisposed to help any adventurers actively trying to end the death curse. Jobal Deals in guides
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
mortal. First Steps The steps from the ground to level 1 of the ziggurat are 50 feet long and rise 30 feet. A tangle of roots, vines, and creepers covers the steps. Characters can climb the first 10
, staring directly into your eyes as it moves. Its face is remarkably humanlike, and its tongue flicks before it speaks.
“I am Saja N’baza. What do you seek in this ancient place? Speak truly, for I hear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. The door (AC 15, 30 hit points) can also be smashed. If the door is reduced to 0 hit points, necrotic energy fills the 30-foot cube directly in front of it. A creature in the area takes 22 (4d10
the beneficiary’s hit point maximum by 30. This benefit lasts for 10 days, after which the dark gift vanishes. Oily black fur covers the beneficiary’s face and body. X33f. Vault of Thangob The amber
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
coated in a mucilaginous glaze. Lighting. Bulbous growths cling to walls throughout. Their pulsing, sickly glow provides dim light. Slime. A film of sticky slime covers most surfaces. Random Encounters
cultists. Tunnel. Directly behind the altar, the chamber drops steeply to a tunnel leading to area B70. The floor of the tunnel is 20 feet below the altar. Treasure. Zekrikitch carries the keys to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
instead has darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. It can understand Common but speaks only preprogrammed responses. If the modron has a flying speed, the replica has wings but can’t fly. The modron’s
, another tarp covers a larger cylindrical object. Dusty webs cover everything. A metal door stands closed in the center of the adjacent wall.
Creatures. The “spherical objects” covered with tarps are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
with that individual. Bimz prefers to bond with a party member that did not directly attack it, is good-aligned, and also did not directly attack its lizardfolk master. If no character meets all those
town of Saltmarsh. The bearskin rug covers a hatch in the floor that provides access to area 13. Treasure. The chest under the couch is locked and can be opened by a character who succeeds on a DC 12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
and twisted are they that a palpable sense of foreboding haunts those who intrude upon a meenlock lair. Inside the warren, black moss covers every surface, muffling sound. A large central chamber
insidious suggestions fail to take hold, an elder brain asserts its dominance more directly. It seizes control of a resistant mind and controls the creature’s body as it would a puppet. Against the rare
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
enormous pentagram drawn in chalk, with stubby unlit candles placed at each of its five points, covers the floor of this open chamber. A hooded figure hunches over a cluttered table in the southwest
of the Rod of Seven Parts, which she uses to answer questions posed directly to the Spider Queen. Ker-arach is essentially a tourist attraction for the few Lolth devotees who know she exists. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. The box is made of iron and resembles a book, and it opens from both sides, rather like the front and back covers of a book. One side bears the dwarven rune for “beginnings,” the other bears the rune
interested in attacking adventurers directly, but they’ll gleefully loot the bodies of anyone who collapses in the smoke. If cornered, they beg for mercy. They offer to trade information for their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
iron anvil and one hand on the pommel of his greatsword. He wears a helm that covers most of his face and darkens his eyes. Whispering in his ear is his wife Lurkana, a formidable hobgoblin captain
directly at anyone. The characters also see a ghastly pendant on a cord around his neck — a severed human finger that wears a platinum signet ring (see “Lord Rosznar’s Ring” below). When the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
the characters (or if the characters approach openly), the goblins shoot arrows through the arrow slits. However, they can’t fire directly at enemies who have reached or gone past the broken gate. The
, praying. A bloodstained cloth covers the stone altar, the sides of which are engraved with images of the same gods reflected in the decor found in area C8. Treasure. The chalice and censer are art objects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
encounter the following four Gnawbones druids in the lair:
Argina Therrow. The leader of the Gnawbones is a tall, thin human in her late sixties who covers herself in green body paint to honor
at the start of each of its turns until the slime is scraped off or destroyed. Pushing Vines. A detect magic spell reveals that the vines directly above the slime pools radiate an aura of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
behind the arrow slits. However, they can’t fire directly at enemies at or past the broken gate. The goblins also shout loudly enough to alert their comrades in areas 4 and area 6 that the castle is under
altar, praying to their evil god. The bloodstained cloth completely covers the stone altar, the sides of which are engraved with images of the same gods reflected in the decor found in area 8. Treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
that covers the opening to this guard post is of loose weave, allowing the fire giant guard in the dark recess to clearly see whoever enters the corridor. If intruders are spotted, he sounds his great
various large gems. The walls are inlaid with colored stone laid out to show various scenes of victory by King Snurre over his foes. On the wall directly behind the throne is depicted the flaming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
two doses of antitoxin (100 gp). 22. Cave of the Giant Lizards If the party arrives here directly from the marsh, read: A cave entrance yawns thirty feet wide and fifteen feet high. The marshy ground
clear. Tall seaweed, its fronds swaying lazily, covers the bottom.
Four lizardfolk hide in the seaweed of the pool. Development. The lizardfolk most fear an attack by sahuagin at this sea cave, so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
eyestalk (scrying sensor) protruding from the ceiling directly in front of the double door to the south. A secret door is hidden in the west wall. Blinking Eyes. The blinking eye carvings are slightly
circle on the floor. Their eyes are scrunched shut, but they are aware of their surroundings. Protruding from the ceiling, directly above the circle, is a large, flaring bronze “bell” similar in shape