both both directed certain resulting

Detect Thoughts Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

For the duration, you can read the thoughts of certain creatures. When you cast the spell and as your action on each turn until the spell ends, you can focus your mind on any one creature that you

creature’s thoughts, the creature can use its action on its turn to make an Intelligence check contested by your Intelligence check; if it succeeds, the spell ends. Questions verbally directed at

Gnome Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

habitations in Oeble, that particular tenement had been built for humans, and smaller residents coped with the resulting awkwardness as best they could. But at least the relative largeness of the apartment

, svirfneblin are as good as their surface cousins. However, their humor and enthusiasm are dampened by their oppressive environment, and their inventive expertise is directed mostly toward stonework.

Adventure Overview

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

resulting eldritch balm is used to magically treat and strengthen objects, from storage trunks to cooking vats to stage props and more. The balm’s effects differ depending on the objects treated, but

it typically provides resistance to certain types of damage or other protections useful on a campus where magic often goes awry. Unknown to anyone on campus, Sedgemoor’s waters were recently corrupted

Assignments

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

you assignments or reward you for achieving certain objectives, but it doesn’t dictate your activities. Adventurers’ guilds, heads of state, immortal beings, inquisitive agencies, religious orders

, and universities are typically highly autonomous. In a player-directed organization, you don’t have a patron because your adventuring party is in charge. You’re the boss; you tell others what to do

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

spellcasting, forming spirals that reflect the mathematical perfection of nature. Suggested Characteristics The bizarre science of the Simic Combine attracts a certain type of personality and encompasses

interfere with the conclusions of logic. (Lawful) 6 Superiority. My vast intellect and strength are directed toward increasing my sway over others. (Evil) Bonds d6 Bond

Gnome Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Gnome Traits Your gnome character has certain characteristics in common with all other gnomes. Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 2. Age. Gnomes mature at the same rate

humor and enthusiasm are dampened by their oppressive environment, and their inventive expertise is directed mostly toward stonework.

Gnome Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Gnome Traits Your gnome character has certain characteristics in common with all other gnomes. Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 2. Age. Gnomes mature at the same rate

humor and enthusiasm are dampened by their oppressive environment, and their inventive expertise is directed mostly toward stonework.

Detect Thoughts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

certain creatures. When you cast the spell and as your action on each turn until the spell ends, you can focus your mind on any one creature that you can see within 30 feet of you. If the creature you

Intelligence check contested by your Intelligence check; if it succeeds, the spell ends. Questions verbally directed at the target creature naturally shape the course of its thoughts, so this spell is

Detect Thoughts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

certain creatures. When you cast the spell and as your action on each turn until the spell ends, you can focus your mind on any one creature that you can see within 30 feet of you. If the creature you

Intelligence check contested by your Intelligence check; if it succeeds, the spell ends. Questions verbally directed at the target creature naturally shape the course of its thoughts, so this spell is

Village Green

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

NPC shares. Roll again if the characters have already been told the resulting rumor, and stop rolling once the characters have been told all of them. Village Green Rumors 1d6 Rumor 1 “Three

Handbook that cost 100 GP or less. However, she has a limited stock of certain items: four vials of Alchemist’s Fire, one vial of Antitoxin, and four Potions of Healing. Sunny’s Generosity. Sunny is Friendly

Baalzebul

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

failed to take into account the unpredictability of the Blood War. A sudden offensive from the Abyss struck Avernus just as Baalzebul was about to put his plan in motion. Baalzebul directed most of his

the other Lords of the Nine took to the field against the conspirator. The resulting devastation left much of the layer in ruins. After Baalzebul was overwhelmed and defeated, Asmodeus stripped him of

Mythals

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Glaurach, Myth Nantar, and others) has, or had, a mythal protecting it. The ruins of such places are certain to have unpredictable effects related to their damaged or destroyed mythals. WEAVE-AFFECTING

MAGIC Certain spells allow casters to perceive or manipulate the effects of the Weave in particular ways. The Weave itself also has irregularities that affect spells. Detect Magic. Detect magic

Korranberg Chronicle

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

main office and the field offices, as well as between reporters and their editors. The house bills the Chronicle directly for communications using speaking stones or sending spells directed to the

reporting the truth, and such an attitude is always certain to arouse the ire of those who would rather keep their secrets hidden. The following represents just a fraction of the enemies the newspaper

Adventure Hooks

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

role. Under certain circumstances, however, the cult could act as a short-term patron or an ally for an adventuring party. This section offers suggestions for adventures involving the cult, followed by

. Prophetic Research. The characters find an ancient inscription in a long-forgotten ruin foretelling a dire calamity that’s imminent. As they seek information about this prophecy, they are directed to a local

Inside the League

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

(some members’ identities remain secret) who serve as Niv-Mizzet’s closest advisors. The Izzet League is organized into units designated as laboratories that specialize in certain fields of research

frenetic research, though now their efforts are mainly directed toward one outcome: the development of super-weapons. The suspicion that festers in the mind of the Izzet guildmaster, the ancient dragon

Occultant

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

the fabric of causality. As a tiefling, she often generates a kind of ambient unease in others, but she is always certain to account for this carefully, lest it bloom into “the unforeseen” that is the

ways to reverse or mitigate events resulting from that death. As an action, make a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check. On a success, you learn the relevant information based on the nature of the

Dragon Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

fight and offers the characters a tiny amount of treasure if they’ll leave. 3 The dragon hates a certain type of character (sneaky rogues, healers, or heavily armored fighters, perhaps) and

ranks of the dragon’s minions erupt when the characters challenge the dragon, resulting in infighting that might tip the odds in the main battle in either direction. 12 A feature in the

Alignment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

fiends. Both types of creatures are associated with metaphysical planes of existence—specifically the Outer Planes—that embody certain alignments. For example, most devils hail from the Nine Hells, a

boastfulness and has a fear of heights resulting from a bad fall during her career as a thief. Artemis Entreri is always prepared for the worst and moves with a quick, precise confidence. Consider their

Factions of Gracklstugh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Deepking. The lairds hold council to resolve disputes and discuss future plans. Each clan has its own holdings in Gracklstugh and specializes in a certain craft or service. Duergar Clans Smithing Clan

campaign, blind to the corruption that festers around them. GRACKLE-LUNG The constant smog in Gracklstugh causes grackle-lung in living, breathing creatures, resulting in persistent, wracking coughs

World-Shaking Events

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

in the death, defeat, or loss, or was the opportunity serendipitous? Despite the leader’s virtues, one flaw in particular outrages a certain segment of the populace. What is that flaw? What person or

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

Headquarters Features

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

discretion, such features might generate additional income or lower the costs of certain franchise tasks. Draconic Ship. This once-innocuous seagoing vessel has been detailed to appear as a brass

reveals a secret level of dungeons heretofore unknown. Franchise members can decide on what features are involved in the expansion, including new windows, doors, and furniture. Adding certain types of

Giants

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

pursuit of wealth. They also possess a flair for unpredictability and a wicked sense of humor. While cloud giants expect a certain amount of trickery and deceit in their dealings with others of their kind

Vaprak’s visions, injuries the frost giant sustains heal wrong, often resulting in discolored skin, warty scars, and vestigial body parts, such as extra digits, limbs, and even extra heads. The touch

Daelkyr

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

specific mortals. Belashyrra’s warlocks serve as its envoys in the world and are often directed to seek out creatures and sites that the daelkyr wishes to see through their eyes. Belashyrra’s Cults. The Lord

in the shadows.” 2 “I perceive certain types of people—vocations or entire societies—as hideous monsters.” 3 “Someone is watching everything I do.” 4 “When I close my eyes, I see my past misdeeds.” 5

Tomb Locations

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

a few days, and so likewise does not know Mayastan Sadaar’s fate. Alessia’s Aid. Alessia does not wander the temple except as directed by Valin, who sends orders to the attendant through her canopic

golems. She tells the characters that they have free run of the temple, and that they will find Valin when fate determines it. She does warn them against the dangers they might face in certain areas

Specific Spells

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

sort on a target (such as a vampire’s Charm or a dryad’s Fey Charm), and a paladin’s Aura of Devotion can prevent or suspend such an effect. Three of the most versatile spells for ending certain

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

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