both both devoid continue resulting

Thessalar

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

of life, resulting in such creatures as the thessalhydra and the owlbear. In recent years, he has also researched the prolonging of life—namely his own. Thessalar hopes that by becoming a lich

, his research and experiments can continue indefinitely. Over time, Thessalar has subjected himself to so many of his own experiments that his blood has taken on alchemical and magical properties. He regularly uses it as the basis for many of the reagents used throughout his labs.Acid, Poison

Cairnwight

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

while creating art might rise as a cairnwight and continue the work. Once the artwork is completed, the cairnwight remains as its undying guardian. A cairnwight looks much like an emaciated stone

the art, or steal from the cairnwight, the giant petrifies the creature, places the resulting statue outside as a warning, then reseals its cavern vault.

Tovag

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

his name, he betrayed his master, and the resulting battle supposedly destroyed them both. In truth, Vecna escaped and grew in power over ages and across worlds. Kas, though, was claimed by the Mists

vampire to rage, rebuild his forces, and continue his search for the Sword of Kas (detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide), which he considers his key to victory.

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

others can be exploited through bribes, favors, or threats. As creatures devoid of emotion, yuan-ti exhibit behavior and use tactics that exemplify that outlook (or lack of one). Whether in combat

Trait 1 I see omens in every event and action. The serpent gods continue to advise us. 2 I have very high standards for food, drink, and physical pleasures. 3 I prefer to be alone

Cairnwight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

rise as a cairnwight and continue the work. Once the artwork is completed, the cairnwight remains as its undying guardian. A cairnwight looks much like an emaciated stone giant. Its form is caked with

cairnwight, the giant petrifies the creature, places the resulting statue outside as a warning, then reseals its cavern vault. Cairnwight Huge Undead, Typically Neutral Armor Class 19 (natural armor

Chapter 1: Acquisitions Incorporated

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

, Acq Inc’s adventures continue, dutifully chronicled online at acq-inc.com. Our intention with Acquisitions Incorporated was to bring dark office comedy to a world of swords, sorcery, dungeons, and

the Acquisitions Incorporated campaign and this resulting book. If you put your ear very close to the pages, you will hear us whisper, “thank you.”

Thessalar

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

ranks before eventually taking over the temple as a working laboratory. Most of his experiments have involved the pursuit of new forms of life, resulting in such creatures as the thessalhydra and the

owlbear. In recent years, he has also researched the prolonging of life—namely his own. Thessalar hopes that by becoming a lich, his research and experiments can continue indefinitely. Over time

Wiltroot Hall Locations (W1-W7)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

overlooks the bog and walkways beyond. This area is devoid of faculty, staff, or students, leaving the building full of class supplies. Up to three herbalism kits or poisoner’s kits could be crafted

fewer, as do any puddings resulting from it splitting. W5. Southern Clearing A ring of peat, decayed leaves, and beetle-infested animal skulls sit in the middle of this open clearing. The stench of rot

Detention Bog Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

greenery. Two ruin grinders (see chapter 7) wander this island, unable to continue their assigned task of moving cargo. The ruin grinders aren’t hostile and attack only in self-defense. Before it can be

crate broke during the initial hydra attack, and their reagents intermingled. The resulting admixture is in danger of exploding. A character who succeeds on a DC 13 Intelligence (Arcana) check can

Dragon's Pride Locations

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

disarmed. The office’s interior is devoid of occupants. When the characters venture inside, read the following: Bookshelves line the walls of this room. A bed draped in plush linens is built into an

dragon Bahamut to shape the Material Plane in the form of a single First World. An unknown cataclysm sundered this First World, resulting in the numerous universes now occupying the Material Plane. The

Mournland Environment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

and forms a canopy that hides the ruined realm even from above. The area covered by the mist is a shadowy, muffled region devoid of life, sunlight, and sound. The wall of mist ranges in thickness from

where they died, and the corpses that litter an abandoned battlefield might rise up to continue fighting whenever a living creature comes near. Some of these entities are similar to undead that might be

Specific Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

spell Animate Dead harnesses magical energy to turn a corpse or a pile of bones into an Undead creature. That necromantic magic is present for an instant and is then gone. The resulting creature now

continue affecting the target or other targets with the existing Telekinesis spell? You can maintain your telekinetic grip on a target you were already affecting, but you can’t affect a new target

House of Cards Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

-foot-deep pit filled with grinding, blood-stained gears. The walls are metal cards devoid of grip. Like the Sun and Moon rooms (areas 4 and area 5), this chamber is an elaborate trap. See the Balance

beasts in area 7 or the spies in area 15) here to attack them. Treasure. If the characters continue to trade riddles with Bindle, answering at least one of his own while also asking one or more, the

Specific Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

end that spell, so you might not want to take them and keep the spell going instead, so as to continue benefiting from the cold damage it delivers. How does barkskin work with shields, cover, and

instantaneous spell animate dead harnesses magical energy to turn a corpse or a pile of bones into an undead creature. That necromantic magic is present for an instant and is then gone. The resulting

World-Shaking Events

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

leader’s shoes in the resulting power vacuum. Name one person or group that plotted against this leader. Name three things for which this leader will be remembered. 3. Cataclysmic Disaster Earthquake

event on a grand scale, since it will take time to come true (or be averted). Imagine that a world-shaking prophecy comes to light. If events continue on their present course, the prophecy will come

Cave Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

goblin. This goblin was part of a small scouting group that stumbled across the mine. Finding the cave devoid of obelisk shards, the rest of the goblins left the area, leaving their companion’s corpse

. The stream flowing from area W10 to area W18 used to continue through this low passage, eventually emptying into area W16. The dwarves diverted the stream into the channel leading to area W12 to

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