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Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
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At-will: detect evil and good, mage armor (self only), mage hand
2/day each: protection from evil and good, remove curse
;shadow demons, wraith;wraiths, and other incorporeal entities hiding in palls of darkness. With a brief reboant chant, an exorcist can expunge a harmful entity from a possessed creature—or make that creature vulnerable to a painful spiritual inhabitation.Necrotic
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Basic Rules (2014)
Name or describe a person, place, or object. The spell brings to your mind a brief summary of the significant lore about the thing you named. The lore might consist of current tales, forgotten
precise and detailed the information you receive is.
The information you learn is accurate but might be couched in figurative language. For example, if you have a mysterious magic axe on hand, the
monsters
Thoughts, Dispel Magic, Mage Hand, Message
2/Day Each: Dimension Door, Fly, Scrying
1/Day Each: Befuddlement, DisintegrateCounterspell. Zlan casts Counterspell in response to the spell’s trigger
rival and an equal. The Zlan Liches table gives a brief description of each component.
Zlan Liches
Name
History
Argent Black
Emerged from the Negative Plane, fed on hate and
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Wrestling. You fought in hand-to-hand combat with an immense lobster.
2
It Dragged the Boat. You nearly caught a fish of monstrous size that pulled your boat for miles.
3
Fins of Pure Gold
creature of pure water, but your brief romance ended tragically.
Suggested Characteristics
Fishers succeed only if they spend time at their jobs. As such, most fishers have a strong
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
) Duration: Instantaneous Name or describe a person, place, or object. The spell brings to your mind a brief summary of the significant lore about the thing you named. The lore might consist of current
axe on hand, the spell might yield this information: “Woe to the evildoer whose hand touches the axe, for even the haft slices the hand of the evil ones. Only a true Child of Stone, lover and beloved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
) Duration: Instantaneous Name or describe a person, place, or object. The spell brings to your mind a brief summary of the significant lore about the thing you named. The lore might consist of current
axe on hand, the spell might yield this information: “Woe to the evildoer whose hand touches the axe, for even the haft slices the hand of the evil ones. Only a true Child of Stone, lover and beloved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
character can attempt a DC 20 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check to move the rod. Success indicates that the crystal displays a brief glimpse of a stunning fiery vista near the City of Brass. Failure indicates that the crystal shows only flames.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
character can attempt a DC 20 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check to move the rod. Success indicates that the crystal displays a brief glimpse of a stunning fiery vista near the City of Brass. Failure indicates that the crystal shows only flames.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Milil The Lord of Song, the One True Hand of All-Wise Oghma Milil is the god of poetry, eloquence, and song. He is a god of creativity and inspiration, of the entire song more than just the lyrics or
anyone preparing to entertain or speak before a crowd might offer Milil a brief prayer for a successful performance. Those who seek inspiration in a creative endeavor also pray to Milil. His icons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
with his queen and report on his ongoing battle of wills to master the Hand of Vecna, which came into his possession during a brief excursion to the world of Exandria. If the characters approach
valuable are permitted to approach his camp. Arkhan believes he can use the Hand of Vecna to unlock the means of freeing Tiamat from her prison in the Nine Hells, but only if the hand doesn’t kill him
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
animals, foraging, sailing, and cartwright work — having tried their hand at all such things before or learned from other lightfoots met during their journeys. Lightfoot halflings are highly social
flighty, easily distracted, fickle, and unreliable. But their friendships and courtships, if brief, tend to be genuine. The staid and stable life that most other people desire just isn’t part of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
you’ll need a job that will help you prove your worth.
Today is your lucky day. This afternoon, you received a brief note from one of your contacts: “I heard today from someone who is looking for
clothes approach your group from around the side of the prison. His deep blue face bears a gentle but concerned expression. He raises his hand to hail you and speaks in a low tone as his eyes take in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
something valuable: the Blackstaff’s patronage. Vajra continues to take an interest in their adventuring careers, helping out when she can. Force Grey (Gray Hands) Missions Party Level Mission Brief
oblique reference to Manshoon.) The characters can descend the mountain safely. Reward: Each Gray Hand character gains 1 renown. 3rd “A young bronze dragon has taken up residence in Deepwater Harbor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. She regularly arranges contests, scavenger hunts, and other trials to keep her servants involved in purposeful activity, but the attraction of such diversions wears off after a brief time. Most of
weapon and combat drills, which serve as a brief respite from their boredom. Vlaakith, of course, stands atop the githyanki military hierarchy. Under her serve the supreme commanders, each of whom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
as well. In fact, at least three are still alive. The one presently in Waterdeep escaped death by hiding out in Undermountain, where he eventually ran afoul of Halaster Blackcloak. After a brief spell
magically regenerate his severed limb failed, forcing him to craft an artificial arm and hand for himself. Manshoon took control of Kolat Towers, a crumbling residence in the Southern Ward that was abandoned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
be quite sudden—or to give them a way to continue engaging in the quest while their companions attempt to bring them back to life. These interludes can be played as brief scenes where the player of
don’t change. For characters who embrace heroic virtues and live as a beneficial force in the world, they might spend a few hours or days in the idyllic embrace of Ilysia. On the other hand, those who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
palls of darkness. With a brief reboant chant, an exorcist can expunge a harmful entity from a possessed creature—or make that creature vulnerable to a painful spiritual inhabitation. Heralds of Dust
ability (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks):
At-will: detect evil and good, mage armor (self only), mage hand
2/day each: protection from evil and good, remove curse, speak with dead
1/day each: banishment, dispel evil and good
Martin Mottet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
breaks off all contact with the characters for the time being. On the other hand, if the characters try to confront the drow spies, they avoid contact but leave behind a black eye patch as a calling
pretends to be. Bregan D’aerthe Missions Party Level Mission Brief Mission Requirements and Reward 2nd “I’d like you to steal a silk handkerchief from a Waterdavian noble and give it to a tiefling girl
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
choose one that best fits your character. Alternatively, work with your DM to create your own fishing tale. d8 Tale 1 Lobster Wrestling. You fought in hand-to-hand combat with an immense lobster. 2 It
, and your luck has been sour ever since. 8 Love Story. You fell in love with a creature of pure water, but your brief romance ended tragically. Suggested Characteristics Fishers succeed only if they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
to a table in the center of the Yawning Portal’s taproom, where her boss waits with drink in hand. Davil Starsong Davil Starsong (see appendix B) is the characters’ primary contact in the Black
missions, but they come from Tashlyn Yafeera (see appendix B). Characters first become aware of this change when they receive their next mission briefing, since it’s written in a different hand. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
to its favored deity, perhaps a set of wind chimes consecrated to Akadi hung from the high branches of a tree in the garden, or a wooden symbol shaped like the hand of Azuth in miniature displayed on a
pronouncements of this sort are often personal in scope and brief, and those edicts that concern broader matters tend to be open to interpretation or debate. Priesthood Priesthood is a vocation like any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
sits. The master of the pagoda does not speak, and he waits as long as long as it takes for the adventurers to join him. When they enter the pagoda, he gives a brief smile and proffers silk cushions. He
then waves his hand and an iron tea kettle rises up from beneath the embers. The kettle resembles a scowling face with thick features, and a character who studies it may recognize it as a dao with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
characters do visit Mirt’s manor, there’s a 90 percent chance that Mirt isn’t home and no one answers the door. Harper Missions Party Level Mission Brief Mission Requirements and Reward 2nd “One of the
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
a brief stop outside the meat shop. A character who inspects the tracks and succeeds on a DC 10 Wisdom (Survival) check can tell that the deliverer visited both the shop and the alley residence
appendix B). Zorbog is stoking a fire in the fireplace while quietly observing the transaction. With stone in hand, Vevette scrambles up to the rooftops, leaving Avareen and Zorbog to deal with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
sits. The master of the pagoda does not speak, and he waits as long as it takes for the adventurers to join him. When they enter the pagoda, he gives a brief smile and proffers silk cushions. He then
waves his hand and an iron tea kettle rises up from beneath the embers. The kettle resembles a scowling face with thick features, and a character who studies it may recognize it as a dao with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
matter of fate, and that no being can contest the hand of fate. As a result, of all the genies, djinn are the ones most amenable to servitude, though they never enjoy it. Djinn protect those in their
employ, treat them kindly, and part with them reluctantly. A mortal who desires the brief service of a djinni can entreat it with fine gifts, or use flattery to bribe it into compliance. Powerful wizards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
gate. As an action, a character can pick the lock with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check using thieves’ tools or wrench apart the bars with a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics
nothing more than to add this “sky-stone” to their collection. The gnomes are brief and direct in their negotiations. In return for the star, kagu-svirfneblin agree to give the characters the contents of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
about mining. If the characters talk to Toblen, he shares a brief tale told to him by one of his regular patrons. Roll a d6 and consult the Phandalin Tales table to determine which tale Toblen knows, or
tower at the back. The job board next to the front door features a sparse number of notices, all written in Common and in the same hand.
If the characters inspect the notices on the job board, proceed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
or unsettling manner.
4–6 The spirit leaves a brief message, threat, or question, perhaps asking where someone is or suggesting how one might hasten their demise.
7–9 The spirit walks
through a wall or character.
10–11 Only a portion of the spirit appears—such as a hand, eye, heart, nervous system, or skull.
12–13 The spirit uses the room as they might have in life. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
?”
This is Ascetelis, a cuprilach rilmani (see Morte’s Planar Parade). In her hand is a scroll bearing the name of each character along with a brief and unflattering but accurate description. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
to door, gaining brief entry into the celebrations in exchange for performing a song or a short play. All adopt the guises of fey beings and the supposed rulers of the Feywild, such as Queen Titania
stole some of the collection years ago and tried to leave the city under false pretenses, only to see a squall spring up as soon as their ship left the harbor. A huge wave shaped like a hand swept the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
crematorium for 1 minute. Maurice then places its moldering hand on the red lever, preparing to trigger the furnace. The characters can try to distract the zombie from its task with magic or theatrics
, high-backed chairs with decorative cushions sit before several covered platters.
A ghostly butler rises from the floor before you, a decanter of ruby-red wine in its hand. The spirit speaks in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
characters enter, read or paraphrase the following text: A shriveled humanoid corpse in blue robes and a brass mask lies in the center of this stale-smelling room. The corpse’s stiff, wrinkled hand
beehive.
The locked cage holds what little treasure the Guardians of Gorm have accumulated. As an action, a character can pick the lock with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check using
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
potion from a shelf, someone must steady the shelf with a successful DC 12 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check or the shelf collapses, shattering all the potion vials on it. Each creature within 5 feet
against the walls with swords in hand, watching over this armory. Three large chests sit along the south wall.
The two easternmost suits of armor are helmed horrors. They attack creatures (other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
spells cast on wall sconces. When Amun Sa was interred, his most loyal priests dutifully locked themselves inside the pyramid’s upper floors. In the brief period between Amun Sa’s death and the collapse
Amun Sa: three to the north, two to the east, and two to the west. In the center of the room stands an altar. Side-by-side impressions of a left and right hand are carved into the front of the altar. On