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Magic Items
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
This metal bottle carries delicious, warm coffee. The bottle comes with a stopper, which is attached to the bottle by a little chain. Even when open, the bottle won't accept any liquid other than the
coffee it produces. The coffee inside is always comfortably warm, and none of the heat can be felt through the bottle.
Each time you drink the coffee, roll a d20. On a 1, the bottle refuses to
Backgrounds
Curse of Strahd: Character Options
with a sword or banished with a spell. It might come to you as a shadow on the wall, a bloodcurdling nightmare, a memory that refuses to die, or a demonic whisper in the dark. The burden has taken its
1
A monster that slaughtered dozens of innocent people spared your life, and you don’t know why.
2
You were born under a dark star. You can feel it watching you, coldly and distantly
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
retains its name, alignment, and personality. The creature also inherits Nafas’s palace and all it contains.
If the creature refuses, Nafas gains a new body in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType
long-departed comrades. These mirages don’t hold up to physical inspection and vanish after a brief interaction.
Safe Descents. Within 3 miles of the lair, winds buoy creatures that fall
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
terrain, polymorph
5th level (3 slots): Bigby's hand, geas, wall of force
6th level (2 slots): chain lightning, globe of invulnerability, programmed illusion
7th level (2 slots): finger of death
master of Undermountain, Halaster can alter the entire dungeon to some extent. His lair actions and regional effects don’t extend beyond Undermountain.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, polymorph
5th level (3 slots): cloudkill, cone of cold, hold monster, scrying
6th level (2 slot): chain lightning, circle of death, create undead
7th level (2 slot): finger of death, forcecage
Lady Illmarrow believe that she’s a champion of their faith, but they don’t worship or serve her. And the powers of priests of the Blood of Vol don’t come from Lady Illmarrow.
Necrotic, Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Lightning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
— Disadvantage 40 lb. 30 GP Chain Mail 16 Str 13 Disadvantage 55 lb. 75 GP Splint Armor 17 Str 15 Disadvantage 60 lb. 200 GP Plate Armor 18 Str 15 Disadvantage 65 lb. 1,500 GP Shield (Utilize Action to Don or Doff) Shield +2 — — 6 lb. 10 GP POLAR ENGINE Light Armor and Shields Medium Armor Heavy Armor
, Medium, or Heavy. The category determines how long it takes to don or doff the armor (as shown in the table). Armor Class (AC). The table’s Armor Class column tells you what your base AC is when you wear a
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
, government institution, or — certainly — the Guild. This operative will hear you out and, at their discretion, take your information or request up their chain of command. These meetings almost
could be hidden.
4
I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy.
5
I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide.
6
I don’t pay
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
— Disadvantage 40 lb. 30 GP Chain Mail 16 Str 13 Disadvantage 55 lb. 75 GP Splint Armor 17 Str 15 Disadvantage 60 lb. 200 GP Plate Armor 18 Str 15 Disadvantage 65 lb. 1,500 GP Shield (Utilize Action to Don or Doff) Shield +2 — — 6 lb. 10 GP
, Medium, or Heavy. The category determines how long it takes to don or doff the armor (as shown in the table). Armor Class (AC). The table’s Armor Class column tells you what your base AC is when you wear a
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
guild.
5
I was a member of this guild before the Dimir recruited me.
6
I don’t like what this guild stands for and want to destroy it from within.
7
I secretly wish I could
don’t share it.
3
I like to sound mysterious, because wisdom hidden grows deeper with time.
4
I have no patience with people who get in my way.
5
I love hearing about other
Lizardfolk
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
emotion and empathy. The same label serves as an apt depiction of lizardfolk.
Lacking any internal emotional reactions, lizardfolk behave in a distant manner. They don’t mourn fallen comrades or
learned to laugh. You use this talent in response to all emotional situations, to better fit in with your comrades.
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You still don’t understand how metaphors work. That doesn’t stop
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Spring Encounter Chain Ah, springtime — when beholder eyestalks are in bloom. The Stone of Golorr was originally snatched from Xanathar, and the eye tyrant wants it back. It sends monsters and
minions to do its dirty work. Summary The stone is delivered to Grinda Garloth, a mage who has worked for Xanathar in the past. When she refuses to give up the stone, members of the Xanathar Guild try to
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Equipment: A Rakdos insignia, a musical instrument (one of your choice), a costume, a hooded lantern made of wrought iron, a 10-foot length of chain with sharply spiked links, a tinderbox, 10 torches
.
Flaws
d6
Flaw
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My family is prominent in another guild. I enjoy my wild life, but I don’t want to embarrass them.
2
I couldn’t hide my emotions and opinions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
refuses to do so. Alignment. Lawful good. Personality Trait. “As long as I have the strength in my bones to fight evil, that is what I will do.” Ideal. “One who stands idle as evil remains unchecked is no
18 (chain mail, shield)
Hit Points 52 (7d8 + 21)
Speed 25 ft.
STR
9 (–1)
DEX
13 (+1)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
9 (–1)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
11 (+0)
Saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
guards from area D2. These eight dwarves don disguises to look like robed dwarves attending a private wedding ceremony. The oni, Obratu, is also present and uses Change Shape to appear as a female
passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 13 or higher notice that the dwarves are wearing chain shirts under their robes; these characters aren’t surprised when the dwarves attack. Instead of spears and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Deep Speech. Derrion stores his weapons and plate armor on the equipment racks. If he doesn’t have time to don his plate armor, he makes do with a chain shirt (AC 15). Derrion accompanies Melissara
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
contains the Black Dragon Mask (see appendix C) as well as Rezmir’s private collection of gems, jewelry, and coins. The gems and jewelry includes a set of matched peridot stones on a gold chain (400 gp
characters capture Rezmir, she refuses to cooperate in any way. She prefers death over surrender, particularly if her death might keep the Black Dragon Mask out of her enemies’ clutches (see above). Rezmir is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Dragon Mask (see appendix C) as well as Rezmir’s private collection of gems, jewelry, and coins. The gems and jewelry includes a set of matched peridot stones on a gold chain (400 gp), a silver torc with
, she refuses to cooperate in any way. She prefers death over surrender, particularly if her death might keep the Black Dragon Mask out of her enemies’ clutches (see above). Rezmir is a true believer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Dwarvish, demands the Stone of Golorr, and refuses to believe that they don’t have it. If the stone isn’t turned over to them promptly, the duergar enlarge themselves and attack. Xanathar watches the
they trace the key to its owner, the characters can head to the Southern Ward in search of Volkarr Kibbens. The spring chain continues with encounter 10, “Converted Windmill.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
rattling of chains all around them. 12. Dressing Mill Eight orcs work here under the watch of a fire giant. The bucket chain moves from north to south through this room, the iron buckets dangling a few feet
must pass through them to hit its target. The northern and eastern gantries are unlit. The ceiling is 40 feet above the gantries, the floor 50 feet below. The rattling of the bucket chain fills the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
graces you with supernatural speed, agility, and focus. You can use a bonus action to start the Bladesong, which lasts for 1 minute. It ends early if you are incapacitated, if you don medium or heavy
with it grant the bladesinger more agility in combat.
Snake. Practitioners of these styles use a flail, chain, or whip. Viper style uses a whip, despite its inelegance as a weapon, and has almost as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
far too thin and bony to make a good meal!” No matter what the adventurers do to allay his fears, Harbin refuses to open the door, preferring to talk through it. Other residents who trouble Harbin with
.” Mountain’s Toe Quest. “The Mountain’s Toe Gold Mine lies fifteen miles northeast of Phandalin. The new overseer, Don-Jon Raskin, just made the trip from Neverwinter to Phandalin and needs to be escorted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Chultan human gladiator). Taban refuses to pay anything until he’s beaten down to 20 or fewer hit points, whereupon he offers up a pouch containing ten 50 gp gemstones. Ashamed by his defeat and eager to
, that’s clearly not possible. She hopes to join any expedition headed up the River Soshenstar. Undril is quite attached to her chain shirt, but she’s not unreasonable when presented with good arguments
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
footlockers tucked under the bunkbeds. The guards need 10 minutes to don their armor. If the prison is put on high alert, the guards take the time to put on their armor before making their way down to area
dwarven fortress under Mount Hotenow (near Neverwinter). Only there can the spirits of Vlax’s kin persuade Vlax to join them in the afterlife. The warden refuses to make the journey, however, because
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
inspire loyalty or trust in those under him. Underlings obey him because of the hierarchical structure of the abbey’s chain of command, not because he shows any strong leadership. If attacked, he defends
the island. (If this occurs, you should provide only a rough map of the cellars without including the Winding Way.) Odium refuses to join the party in a fight against the other survivors. Bayleaf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
chain has AC 19, 15 hit points, and immunity to cold, fire, poison, and psychic damage. The hyena skull at the end of each chain grips Alazub by one arm, biting into the devil’s flesh. A character
damage. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Medicine) check removes the skull-tipped chain from the devil without harming it. Roleplaying Alazub. Alazub came to the scab to spy on Trantolox’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Insight Park is the Drawing Tree. Planted by Torimesh and grown to full-size in a matter of days, the tree is of a species no one can identify, and Torimesh steadfastly refuses to say anything about its
or force a prophecy reveals only bark and sends Torimesh into a near-murderous rage. For his part, the druid refuses to work for money, peeling off prophecies only according to the unspoken whims of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
can identify, and Torimesh steadfastly refuses to say anything about its origins, yet everyone knows its power. When properly entreated by Torimesh, the tree’s red bark cracks and curls like
love to harness this power, anyone else attempting to peel the tree’s bark or force a prophecy reveals only bark and sends Torimesh into a near-murderous rage. For his part, the druid refuses to work
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. Breathless Cave Giant spiders are seized in death among dead cave lizards, giant bats, a carrion crawler, and a female drow decked in fine chain mail, with ruby-pommeled knives at her hips. No injuries
chapter 7). Treasure The drow wears a suit of elven chain and carries a pair of fine daggers decorated with rubies (1,000 gp each), as well as a scroll of primordial ward (see appendix B). See area N7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
bas-relief images of sleeping dwarves. An unlit brazier sits in each corner, and a brass censer hangs from a chain connected to the ceiling in the chamber’s center.
No one in the fire cult knows of
arrive. Two must awaken, then stand and move to join any battle; they have AC 12, since they have no time to don armor. Reinforcements. If trouble takes the soldiers in this room unaware, sounds of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
creatures must make a chain to touch them both. Ashripask refuses to be part of a chain to do so. Treasure. Ashripask’s folding desk contains a mindblasting cap (see appendix B). B22: Briny Pool Brian
. The chest contains some clothes and several defective tools like blunt awls, a hammer with its head attached to its handle by links of chain, and rulers with incorrect markings. Forward Mindgate. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
within 15 feet of the pillars, but they can move freely otherwise. The bulettes spend most of their time dozing, but they are light sleepers. A bulette can break it chain with a successful DC 20
Strength check, but the chain to the northeast (holding the trained bulette) is weaker, requiring only a successful DC 15 Strength check to break. Chasm. The chasm that bisects the room is 100 feet deep and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
overlooking the dragon’s lair. The kobolds don the ceremonial wooden masks and capes before addressing their overlord. If characters put on the masks and capes before peering into area 14, and they make
mine shaft and escape faster than any intruders can pursue. Treasure. The dragon’s hoard contains 3,300 gp, 15,000 sp, 45,000 cp, a gold-embroidered scabbard (25 gp), a dragon-shaped medal and chain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
and don strange masks. Entrance to the Underground City. If you’re playing the expanded adventure (see the “Extending the Adventure” section), a plainly visible trapdoor in the northwest corner of
the winner refuses, the cultists forcefully escort them through the secret door to Darius’s private office (area B63). Treasure. The room’s occupants collectively hold 255 gp, 610 sp, three banded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
belongings in unlocked footlockers tucked under their bunk beds. The guards need 10 minutes to don their armor. If the prison is put on high alert, the guards take the time to put on their armor before
), where the spirits of Vlax’s kin can persuade Vlax to join them in the afterlife. The warden refuses to make the journey, however, because she can’t bear to lose all contact with Vlax. The warden has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
belongings in unlocked footlockers tucked under their bunk beds. The guards need 10 minutes to don their armor. If the prison is put on high alert, the guards take the time to put on their armor before
), where the spirits of Vlax’s kin can persuade Vlax to join them in the afterlife. The warden refuses to make the journey, however, because she can’t bear to lose all contact with Vlax. The warden has






