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Monsters
Monster Manual
Bound. The guardian is magically bound to an amulet. While the guardian and its amulet are on the same plane of existence, the amulet’s wearer can telepathically call the guardian to travel to
it, and the guardian knows the distance and direction to the amulet. If the guardian is within 60 feet of the amulet’s wearer, half of any damage the wearer takes (round up) is transferred to
Shield Guardian
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
Bound. The shield guardian is magically bound to an amulet. As long as the guardian and its amulet are on the same plane of existence, the amulet's wearer can telepathically call the guardian to
travel to it, and the guardian knows the distance and direction to the amulet. If the guardian is within 60 feet of the amulet's wearer, half of any damage the wearer takes (rounded up) is transferred to
Magic Items
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
The amulet is a 4-inch-wide disk composed of silver-framed wood, with a rune carved into its face. A detect magic spell reveals a magical aura of enchantment around the amulet.
Every shield
its enemies or to guard the wielder against attack. If an attack threatens to injure the wearer, the construct can magically absorb the blow into its own body, even at a distance.
A humanoid that
Spirit Guardians
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
You call forth spirits to protect you. They flit around you to a distance of 15 feet for the duration. If you are good or neutral, their spectral form appears angelic or fey (your choice). If you are
Adult Brass Dragon
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
desert sands within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair. These illusions move and appear real, although they can do no harm. A creature that examines an image from a distance can tell it’s an
illusion with a successful DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check. Any physical interaction with an image reveals it to be an illusion, because objects pass through it.
Whenever a creature with an
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
. They were always few in number, and their god was a cruel, merciless tyrant who kept his children close and the outside world at a distance. This long-lost god may have been Maglubiyet's first conquest
goblinoids, the norkers have developed a peculiar sect of Maglubiyet worshipper. They call him the Great Scourge and believe that mortal life is a cruel test. Those norkers whose skin can withstand
Ancient Brass Dragon
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
image from a distance can tell it’s an illusion with a successful DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check. Any physical interaction with an image reveals it to be an illusion, because objects pass
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
days, norkers were found deep within the earth. They were always few in number, and their god was a cruel, merciless tyrant who kept his children close and the outside world at a distance. This long
defeat and terrible treatment at the hands of other goblinoids, the norkers have developed a peculiar sect of Maglubiyet worshipper. They call him the Great Scourge and believe that mortal life is a
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Bound. The drone is magically bound to an amulet. As long as the drone and its amulet are on the same plane of existence, the drone’s wearer can telepathically call the drone to travel to it
, and the drone knows the distance and direction to the amulet. If the drone is within 60 feet of the drone’s wearer, half of any damage the wearer takes (rounded up) is transferred to the drone
Spells
The Book of Many Things
You call forth a spirit that embodies death. The spirit manifests in an unoccupied space you can see within range and uses the reaper spirit stat block. The spirit disappears when it is reduced to 0
target is haunted, you and the spirit sense the direction and distance to the target if it is on the same plane of existence as you. Additionally, if the target starts its turn within 10 feet of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
fog makes it hard to see the dragon’s features from a distance, but close inspection reveals that it’s a silver dragon of noble bearing, its spiny frill cracked and broken in many places. The statue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
tools for you. This section offers guidance to help you use the Perception rules in the Player’s Handbook. When to Call for a Check An important time to call for a Wisdom (Perception) check is when
Distance table can help you determine the hearing range, and the following sections address visibility. If one group tries to hide from the other, use the rules in the Player’s Handbook. Audible Distance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Exploring the Ruins As the characters explore the necropolis, call the players’ attention to any numbered locations their characters can see; these are typically the most intact buildings. Unless the
objects (250 gp each)
12–14 1d4 pieces of jewelry (100 gp each)
15 A driftglobe (or another common magic item of your choice)
16–20 A frieze that reveals one piece of Ythryn lore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
–4 Shadowfell Fog 5–6 Wild Magic Fog Mist Thickness Mist lightly obscures the area it fills. Depending on its density, it heavily obscures an area beyond a certain distance from creatures within. Use
d10 Thickness 1–3 Light 4–7 Moderate 8–9 Heavy 10 Very Heavy Mist Obfuscation Thickness Heavily Obscured Distance Light 30 ft. Moderate 20 ft. Heavy 10 ft. Very heavy 5 ft. Ghost Fog Ghost fog
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Spirit Guardians 3rd-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self (15-foot radius) Components: V, S, M (a holy symbol) Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes You call forth spirits to
protect you. They flit around you to a distance of 15 feet for the duration. If you are good or neutral, their spectral form appears angelic or fey (your choice). If you are evil, they appear fiendish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Rosimyffenbip “Rosie” Wuzfeddlims Chaotic Good Gnome First Year (Lorehold)
Excitable and impish, Rosimyffenbip is proud of her name; she insists you can call her “Rosie” only if you are her friend
.
Extracurriculars: Live-Action Roleplaying Guild
Job: Intramural Fields referee
Bond Boon: Rosie’s energy is contagious. Whenever you travel any significant distance, you can reach your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Spirit Guardians 3rd-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self (15-foot radius) Components: V, S, M (a holy symbol) Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes You call forth spirits to
protect you. They flit around you to a distance of 15 feet for the duration. If you are good or neutral, their spectral form appears angelic or fey (your choice). If you are evil, they appear fiendish
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
object or individual, as well as the distance between you and the object or individual, even if the object or individual is on a different plane of existence. If you named an individual, you know if
of 22.
Temple. A deity or entity of similar power becomes bound to aid you. At any point in time between drawing the card and when you die, you can use your action to call on this entity for divine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
the entire area reveals only that the north side of the hill has a crumbling cliff of sand and gravel about 20 feet high in the middle of the whole. (This cliff face is represented by the northern
edge of map 7.1.) A low stone ledge overhangs this eroded area, and shrubs and bushes obscure it from observation at a distance. It takes 10 minutes for characters to search each 10-foot-wide space along
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
spectators. If you haven’t been tracking the distance between the doppelganger and the characters, assume the characters are 120 feet away from their quarry at the start of the chase if Willifort is
, the character spots an iron grate in the street that wasn’t closed properly. Lifting it reveals an iron ladder that descends 10 feet to an underground sewer tunnel. Characters who lower themselves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
uneven, with the distance between them ranging from 10 to 30 feet.
Scorched Walls. The walls are covered with scorch marks (from the behirs’ lightning).
Skeletons. The skeletons of two enormous
shattered limbs and various unrecognizable fragments, characters can find the right half of the golem’s shattered head. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of illusion magic around the partial head. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
distance, you can see a dingy being tossed by the bay’s choppy waters. The vessel seems to be taking on water, sinking into the waves. You can make out one small occupant on the craft.
The sailor in
occupant eventually fade from view and don’t reappear. Whirlwyrm Spotted A giant splash reveals another whirlwyrm (use the giant crocodile stat block) swimming near the characters. If sailing characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
knows the bite was left by a large, reptilian creature. A subsequent successful DC 15 Intelligence (Nature) check reveals the predator was a dragon. Gibberling Horde About one mile from the forge, the
characters are beset by roaming gibberlings. Read or paraphrase: A strange noise in the distance grows louder with each passing second. It sounds like a dozen shrieking voices, babbling and spitting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Starting the Adventure The Storyteller Nimuel reveals the chaos caused by a rampaging bakunawa The adventure begins as the characters approach Kalapang. As they draw near, they witness a calamity
town appears in the distance.
Suddenly, from the clear sky crackles a bolt of lightning followed by a thunderous screech. Above the town circles a mighty draconic form—an iridescent creature wreathed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Amberdune Books seriously. She denies all accusations of deception with curt professionalism and threatens to call for the guards if characters are too aggressive. A successful DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check
reveals that Korvala isn’t being entirely truthful. To avoid making a scene, she invites characters who see through her lies back to the Amberdune Pack's hideout as long as they are willing to talk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Yellowcrest Lore A thorough reading of the diary reveals the broad details of the lives of Sarah and the Yellowcrest family. Alternatively, if the characters call Sarah back (see below) and are able
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
enemies or to guard the wielder against attack. If an attack threatens to injure the wearer, the construct can magically absorb the blow into its own body, even at a distance.
A spellcaster can
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Bound. The shield guardian is magically bound to an amulet. As long as the guardian and its amulet are on the same plane of existence, the amulet’s wearer can telepathically call the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
murky cove from which they take their name. Though islanders mostly keep to themselves, their homes are visible from quite a distance, perched as they are on stilts to protect from floods. Each is painted
, relive their shared history through the call-and-response Awakening Song, and settle regional disputes at the communal and annual summit known as the Meet, where canny traders and powerful pacts seek to gain influence.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
arrival of four clumsy local youths, who keep their distance from the cabin once they catch a whiff of something unnatural.
“Dang if they ain’t goin’ inside!” exclaims one youth.
“Shut up, or Frody
attracting the flies: a putrid human corpse with yellow eyes. In a raspy voice, the creature says, “Well met. My name is Froderic Dartwild. My friends call me Frody.”
Frody Dartwild is neutral good, speaks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
ignore other creatures that maintain a respectful distance. If a character wearing metal armor or carrying a metal shield walks within 5 feet of a rust monster, there’s a 30 percent chance that the
succeeds on a DC 10 Wisdom (Medicine) check ascertains that the hobgoblins were killed two days ago. A search of the hobgoblin corpses reveals that one has a charcoal sketch of Zox Clammersham on a crumpled-up sheet of parchment.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
eyeless helm and clutching a battle standard.
The demons and the devils are too focused on one another to concern themselves with adventurers who keep their distance. The devils are commanded by
themselves off as fiends of a sort. Particularly clever plans should be allowed to automatically succeed. Otherwise, you can call for ability checks to determine how well a plan is executed; use the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
, characters can see numerous caves in the Spindle’s base. Sounds. Nothing stirs in the shallow water. In the distance, sea birds call to each other, swooping and diving for food in the deeper waters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
ravens that roost here are harmless, but they watch the characters with great interest. If the characters look out the windows, you can use the following text to describe what they see in the distance. To
find rest at long last. Henceforth, any random encounter with a revenant should be treated as no encounter. Fortunes of Ravenloft If your card reading reveals that a treasure is here, it’s resting on the west windowsill.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
adjacent to the trap. Countermeasures. A successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check reveals the trap. A successful DC 10 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools disables it. Crossbow Trap Simple trap
. Countermeasures. A successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check reveals the trip wire. A successful DC 15 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools disables the trip wire, and a check with a total of 5 or lower
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
point out that there’s nothing left in the library to steal, Ilda is overcome by a fit of misery as she agonizes over her failures. A successful DC 14 Intelligence (Religion) check reveals that Ilda
into thin air for no reason, then return in a fury if the characters try to call her back. If the party manages to converse with Ilda, they might learn that yuan-ti dwell in the innermost parts of the