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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.
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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
Adult Brass Dragon
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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
Ancient Brass Dragon
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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
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->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->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->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->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->Candlekeep Mysteries
there appears to be no storm brewing. At night, in places where the canopy of trees thins to provide a clear enough view, occasional bolts of red lightning can be seen in the distance. Strange
and attack the party. 10–13 A nearby tree bleeds gold sap. A successful DC 16 Intelligence (Nature) or Wisdom (Survival) check reveals that the sap has healing properties. (The satyrs know about these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
otherwise they keep their distance. Once the hawks attack, Moog can’t be surprised. Map 3.14: Old Tower 1. Lower Level Moog has parked a large boulder in front of the doorway. A Small character can squeeze
has to say. She also reveals why she’s so unhappy. If the characters promise to reunite Moog with her husband, she is delighted and tries her best to help them in return. Moog knows where Chief Guh
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
high. A character can climb the ship’s hull with a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check; the distance from the cavern floor to the upper deck is roughly 20 feet. The Scavenger is buoyant but
orbiting Toril when it was pulled through a magic gate to its current location. It also reveals that the ship’s spelljamming helm vanished shortly thereafter (spirited away by a wish spell, though the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the following text: Waves crash against jagged rocks along the shore. Beyond, red-hued canyons carve their way through a harsh landscape. In the distance, mountainous crags and strange formations jut
. Dalamar is curious about the adventurers’ motives and whether they align with his. Speaking with him reveals the following information: Dalamar is part of a contingent of Silvanesti elves. The ship is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
resemble bone clasps. When a cloaker unfurls and moves to attack, it reveals its pale underside and makes its true nature evident. Red eyes glow above rows of sharp teeth, and a long pendulous tail
whips behind it. Opportunistic Predators. When hunting, cloakers glide through the shadows at a safe distance behind groups of other creatures traversing the Underdark. They follow parties of humanoids to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the horse’s bridle reveals the horse’s name: Photina. Characters more interested in the rider find that he’s dead. In fact, he’s been dead for some time. The figure’s skin is gray, and his wounds weep
caught wind of Varyas’s agenda and who seeks to silence any who know Phenax’s secret. The oracle managed to get away from them at a ferry crossing some distance back, but not before catching several
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
float above the molten magma. Perched atop one shard are two man-sized creatures with insectile features and four arms apiece.
Opening the wardrobe reveals two mezzoloths, which teleport into the room
cemetery, its canted tombstones shrouded in fog. Eerie, hungry shapes move among the graves in the distance. Suddenly, bright glowing balls of light appear in the room behind you.
Opening the wardrobe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
of its components, they feel the presence of whichever components Splugoth now possesses at some great distance straight ahead. To provide context for the background noise, tell the players that the
great bird. It repeats periodically, always far off in the distance.
Set into a large cleft in the canyon wall is an enormous nest of sticks, bones, paper, and other debris. An immense black form
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
who spends at least 10 minutes examining the vehicle reveals which part is to blame. Chukka and Clonk appreciate the help in identifying the problem. Characters can further assist by finding a way to
characters notice that Pins and Needles lurk about at a distance, whispering to each other and staring at the characters. If confronted, the imps make a big deal of revealing a secret. Of course they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
crypts 37 and 38, between crypt 37 and the wall south of it, and between crypt 38 and the wall south of it. The traps can’t be perceived except with a detect magic spell, which reveals an aura of
Dragon Crush, or Purple Grapemash No. 3. Fortunes of Ravenloft If your card reading reveals that a treasure is here, it is buried under the wine bottles. A character who searches under the bottles finds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
alerts any guards in that area. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of transmutation magic around each statue. A character who becomes aware of the statues’ magical nature can make a DC 10
logo. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of divination magic around each pass card, which allows the bearer to bypass any of the museum’s alarms. The characters can find a stash of extra pass cards in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
fungal grove. A central mound seems to be the only dry spot in sight, though a small cliff rises above the cavern floor far across the clearing, with giant mushrooms visible in the distance
successful DC 12 Wisdom (Insight) check reveals that Sovereign Basidia is uncomfortable with Phylo’s behavior. Stool and Rumpadump can easily discern that the harmony between Phylo and Basidia is off. At
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
of the sun (for the Festival of the Blazing Sun). The stairs climb to the upstairs gallery (area N3i). The portraits depict the baron, his family, and their ancestors. Close inspection reveals that
is in town taking care of his master’s business. Izek’s chest is unlocked and contains a heap of wrinkled clothes, under which is a nonmagical shortsword. A thorough search of the room reveals a few
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
table covered with food and wine stands in the middle of the pavilion, although the drow refuse to partake. Development. If the characters keep their distance and spy on the Zhentarim enclave for a few
.
Treasure. Ghazrim carries a key that unlocks shed 9. He also wears a gold ring fitted with a star ruby (worth 1,000 gp). A detect magic spell reveals that the gem radiates a faint aura of divination
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Feathergale Knights assemble at the pinnacle, each mounted upon a giant vulture. The moon illuminates the misty canyon below Feathergale Spire. In the far distance, a single shard of darkness moves
unwittingly reveals part of the knights’ secret. Indoctrinated by the air cult, Savra’s heart and mind belong to Yan-C-Bin. If the characters defeat the cult and destroy Windvane, Savra is freed from prince’s influence and returns to her senses.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
spell or similar magic reveals that it’s a desecrated object. Any creature that comes into contact with it must succeed on a DC 13 Charisma saving throw or gain the following flaw, which supersedes
Dinneshere, which manifests here as a chaotic evil ghost. If the characters keep their distance, the woman begins sobbing. If the characters leave without confronting the woman and return later, the ghost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Nim’s attic or watch the area as it’s being cleaned out can find a 1-foot-long copper contraption with an umbrella-like metallic protrusion at one end. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of
device comes within 500 feet of a nimblewright other than Nim, the umbrella begins to spin, whir, and click. The spinning, whirring, and clicking accelerates as the distance to the target lessens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
, each dragon head has blindsight out to a range of 30 feet and is blind beyond that distance. On initiative count 20, the black dragon head exhales a glob of acid while the red dragon exhales a fiery
read or write without being disturbed. Treasure. If the characters search this area, a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check reveals several small hidden drawers in the frame of one of the day beds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
to buy her freedom (see “Treasure”). Failing that, he tries to liberate her by force. If Kella wormed her way into the characters’ good graces, she reveals her allegiance to the Zhentarim once the
devastating melee combatants, the Zhents favor ranged attacks and try to keep the orcs at a distance. Elves to the Rescue! If the characters are in danger of being overwhelmed by War Chief Gurrash and his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
monolithic presence oppressive at this distance. The ground here is rocky, uneven, and tiring to navigate. Even the wolves avoid this neck of the woods. Soon, you climb above the blanket of fog that
heroism (see “Supernatural Gifts” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Fortunes of Ravenloft If your card reading reveals that the Mad Mage is the party’s ally in the battle against Strahd
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
in the air between them. A circular clockwork device floats within the light, recognizable even at a distance as one of the components of the Orrery of the Wanderer.”
Clockwork Dragons Each of the
be moved or manipulated by magic. When any creature attempts to physically seize the component, it reveals itself as an illusion. As the illusion dissolves, it is replaced by a small (real) leather