both books delving cat rare

Order of Scribes

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Magic of the book—that’s what many folk call wizardry. The name is apt, given how much time wizards spend poring over tomes and penning theories about the nature of magic. It’s rare

to see wizards traveling without books and scrolls sprouting from their bags, and a wizard would go to great lengths to plumb an archive of ancient knowledge. Among wizards, the Order of Scribes is

Order of Scribes (TCoE)

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Magic of the book—that’s what many folk call wizardry. The name is apt, given how much time wizards spend poring over tomes and penning theories about the nature of magic. It’s rare

to see wizards traveling without books and scrolls sprouting from their bags, and a wizard would go to great lengths to plumb an archive of ancient knowledge. Among wizards, the Order of Scribes is

Starstone

Equipment

the island. Nakudama sages talk of this event in their sacred books, saying it was an auspicious omen, and ever since that time, the hunt for fragments of this Starstone has been undertaken. Starstone

is very rare and is found lying on the ground or embedded in the earth. It is identified by its signature teardrop shape and magical shimmer.

Baernaloth

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

the Books of Keeping—ancient tomes detailing the true names of the first yugoloths—report no mention of baernaloths within. Some posit that these enigmatic yugoloths were created by a

the far-flung past and inscrutable future of the multiverse. Many of these rare scholars of the profane seek to manipulate reality on a grand scale, while others unleash horrific experiments on the

Gnome Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

;s loupes, and jars of powdered and shredded ingredients for casting spells. A fat gray cat, the mage’s familiar, lay curled atop a grimoire. It opened its eyes, gave Aeron a disdainful yellow

, sometimes to the great annoyance of their adventuring companions. ALWAYS APPRECIATIVE It’s rare for a gnome to be hostile or malicious unless he or she has suffered a grievous injury. Gnomes

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

characters to deliver tribute to their deep dragon neighbor. 3 A disguised deep dragon offers access to rare artifacts—to a party who is willing to partner up on a seafood shipping business

. Although they view most other species as inferior to dragonkind, having worth only as servants or tools, the rare individuals who impress them can sometimes earn respect as partners—albeit

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Svirfneblin hire the characters to deliver tribute to their deep dragon neighbor. 3 A disguised deep dragon offers access to rare artifacts—to a party who is willing to partner up on a seafood

other dragons. Although they view most other species as inferior to dragonkind, having worth only as servants or tools, the rare individuals who impress them can sometimes earn respect as partners

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

homeland, content to dwell in small, tight clans. These tabaxi hunt for food, craft goods, and largely keep to themselves. However, not all tabaxi are satisfied with such a life. The Cat Lord, the divine

relics, magical items, and other rare objects. Aside from the power such items might confer, a tabaxi takes great joy in unraveling the stories behind their creation and the history of their use

Finding the Books

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Finding the Books Alkazaar was an adventurer of great renown. Tales proliferate about his daring and incredible discoveries across Faerûn. Knowing that the definitive collection of Alkazaar’s

adventures rests within the walls of Candlekeep is reason enough for an adventurer to seek out this legendary book and claim a cozy corner to read about the escapades of Alkazaar and his dungeon-delving

Tinkers and Minstrels

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

intervening in their affairs as needed. Clerics of the Cat Lord are rare and typically access the Trickery domain.

refuses to sell or trade it. THE CAT LORD The deity of the tabaxi is a fickle entity, as befits the patron of cats. The tabaxi believe that the Cat Lord wanders the world, watching over them and

Journey to Baldur's Gate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Journey to Baldur’s Gate From Candlekeep, it takes five days of travel along the Coast Way to reach Baldur’s Gate. Bandits and thugs lurk along this road, waiting to ambush anyone carrying rare books or other valuables.

Flavors of Fantasy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

campaign inspired by the works of H. P. Lovecraft or Clark Ashton Smith? Or do you envision a world of muscled barbarians and nimble thieves, along the lines of the classic sword-and-sorcery books by

selfish reasons. Technology and society are based on medieval norms, though the culture isn’t necessarily European. Campaigns often revolve around delving into ancient dungeons in search of treasure or in

Upper Level (M10-M16)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

covered with glass vessels and books. Cabinets with glass doors line the walls, and they contain all manner of specimens. Just below the ceiling in the middle of the room, colorful globes circle each other

, mounted animals, rocks and minerals, dried plants, and jars with creatures floating in liquid. Measuring devices, glassware, and other scientific apparatus sit on the tables between books on the natural

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

copy existing items with exceptional skill, allowing them to become excellent artisans and scribes. They can copy books, make replicas of objects, and otherwise thrive in situations where they can

adventurers are usually the survivors of a flock that has sustained heavy losses, or a rare kenku who has grown weary of a life of crime. These kenku are more ambitious and daring than their fellows

Oghma

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

rare tomes. Adventurers looking for work sometimes linger nearby, waiting to hire on to missions intent on recovering lost books of magic.

Oghma

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

rare tomes. Adventurers looking for work sometimes linger nearby, waiting to hire on to missions intent on recovering lost books of magic.

Middle Level (M1-M9)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

attention to it, the cat waits for a short time, but then loses interest and leaves for the kitchen. If the characters spend 30 minutes investigating the books in this room, they discover the following facts

shelves filled with books line the walls of this room. Two more shelves run through the middle of the room with a ten-foot-wide aisle between them. Several stacks of books are piled high throughout the

Amberdune Books

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

commonplace books (25 gp each), as well as illusory copies of rare and expensive books (250 gp each). The stall does not sell spellbooks. Work Shifts Amberdune Books is always supervised by two jackalweres in

Amberdune Books Although it’s located in an out-of-the-way corner of the Wide, Amberdune Books always has a few customers perusing its wares. This market stall is stocked with legitimate but

Harpers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Street in the Trades Ward. She claims to have trapped a monster in her shop and fears for the welfare of her books and her cat. The City Watch isn’t likely to lend a hand, given Uza’s propensity for tall

the appearances of Davil Starsong and Yagra Stonefist. Reward: Each Harper character gains 1 renown. 3rd “Uza Solizeph is an old woman who sells books out of a narrow three-story building on Sorn

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

to fuel his own experiments. However, Kwalish was not the first explorer to do so. Earlier expeditions also chanced upon the crash site, and although most parties perished while delving through the

craft, a few managed to recover rare objects never conceived by even the greatest minds of this world. Many of these objects were subsequently lost over time — and most resulted in the deaths of their

Gold Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

civilizations. In their lairs, gold dragons hoard coins and gems, but they frequently put their treasure to use in pursuit of greater goals. They often use their riches to buy rare lore books, pay informants, or patronize idealistic adventurers.

Polymorph Blade

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Polymorph Blade Weapon (any sword), very rare (requires attunement) When you attack a creature with this magic weapon and roll a 20 on the attack roll, the creature must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving

Wolf 12 Horse 13 Ox 14 Giant frog 15 Poisonous snake 16 Hawk 17 Octopus 18 Cat 19 Rat 20 Rabbit A creature is immune to this effect if it is immune to damage of the weapon’s type, is a shapechanger, or

Shemshime's Bedtime Rhyme

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

procurer of rare books who did business with Candlekeep, was delirious when he arrived with his latest bundle. The records of the episode are sparse, but they report that he was placed in isolation for

Potion of Animal Friendship

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

little bits into view: a fish scale, a hummingbird feather, a cat claw, or a squirrel hair. Potion of Clairvoyance Potion, Rare When you drink this potion, you gain the effect of the Clairvoyance

11. Wizard's Workshop

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

characters leave the rat unharmed, it follows them around as though curious or hungry. It might even feign affection for a character who feeds it, though it remains absolutely loyal to Iarno. Books and

Notes. Iarno is trying to master the art of brewing potions and concocting alchemical mixtures. The books and notes scattered around the room are basic texts on alchemy. Any character proficient in Arcana

Questioning Seekers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

hopes to make the best out of their tenday-long visit by reading rare books and meeting likeminded people. Yalerion can be found in the House of the Binder, socializing with other followers of Oghma. They

Questioning Seekers If the characters question Yalerion Highscroll or Valor about the books they used to gain entry into Candlekeep, use the following information to roleplay these NPCs. Yalerion

Neighbors, Rivals, and Allies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

, anticipating that they can find such a book in the city’s markets. As such, Baldur’s Gate does a small but bustling trade in rare books. Several merchants have a known policy of buying valuable books without

rare tomes scholars might carry to gain admission. The Guild knows the signs of a traveler headed for Candlekeep, and often dispatches robbers to steal books and resell them to the merchants of the city

15. Arcanaloth's Sanctum

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

system to deliver them to the academy’s students. The assignments involve reading books, completing experiments, and drafting essays on various arcane topics. The headmaster’s chair has an antipathy

11f), “Wormriddle” (area 23c), “Kitchen” (area 27a), “Study Hall” (area 39), “Guest Lecturer” (area 42), and “Muiral” (level 10, area 4b). 15b. Arcanaloth’s Lair Bookshelves. Books are packed into

Neighbors, Rivals, and Allies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

, anticipating that they can find such a book in the city’s markets. As such, Baldur’s Gate does a small but bustling trade in rare books. Several merchants have a known policy of buying valuable books without

rare tomes scholars might carry to gain admission. The Guild knows the signs of a traveler headed for Candlekeep, and often dispatches robbers to steal books and resell them to the merchants of the city

Sanctum Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

the sanctum’s west end, while marble pillars hold up vaulted ceilings to the east. Spiral staircases in the corners lead upward. This section of the sanctum holds Alustriel’s collection of rare

books. The books aren’t magical, but the characters can use them to research any esoteric topic. If a character researches a specific topic, roll a d4. On a roll of 1 or 2, the character finds information

Animal Lord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Shadows, Cat Lord Animal lords are the immortal spirits of legendary animals. They serve as the divine protectors of animals of their kind, and they appear as hybrids of humanoids and the animals

animal lords exist for beasts of all types. Some animal lords even embody creatures that are rare or extinct on Material Plane worlds, like megafauna or dinosaurs. Using their divine might, animal

Enter Flabbergast

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

. At his feet is a calico cat wearing a monocle and a horned helmet. The cat is busy licking itself but pauses to look at you. It also narrows its eyes. “I am Flabbergast, gentlepersons,” the figure

says. “In the employ of Acquisitions Incorporated’s Head Office, and at your service.” He gestures down to the cat. “This is Mister Snibbly. We need to talk. It’s about your mission.” Flabbergast

K49. Lounge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

and lands like a cat on the roof of the keep (area K53). He leads pursuers right to Strahd, wherever the lord of the castle happens to be (and regardless of whether the characters are ready to face

open window and investigates. The books in the bookcase have no value and aren’t much help to the characters. Some of the titles found on the bookshelf include Embalming: The Lost Art, Life Among the

26. Ancient Elven Tomb

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

-pound alabaster sarcophagus atop a 1-foot-high block of granite. The lid of the sarcophagus is carved in the likeness of a regal elf of indeterminate age and gender, with a yawning cat stretching on

the elf’s chest. The cat is part of the lid’s carving, not a separate sculpture. A character who inspects the sarcophagus closely and succeeds on a DC 17 Wisdom (Perception) check realizes that it’s a

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