broken barriers diffusing contrast respected

Doppelganger Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

magically reads the surface thoughts of one creature within 60 feet of it. The effect can penetrate barriers, but 3 feet of wood or dirt, 2 feet of stone, 2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead

blocks it. While the target is in range, the doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelganger's concentration isn't broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the

Soulknife Legacy

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Most assassins strike with physical weapons, and many burglars and spies use thieves’ tools to infiltrate secure locations. In contrast, a Soulknife strikes and infiltrates with the mind

, cutting through barriers both physical and psychic. These rogues discover psionic power within themselves and channel it to do their roguish work. They find easy employment as members of thieves&rsquo

Gorka Tharn

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

, or its concentration is broken (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the mummy lord wears or carries is invisible with it.The mummy lord can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the

Negative Energy (Costs 2 Actions). The mummy lord magically unleashes negative energy. Creatures within 60 feet of the mummy lord, including ones behind barriers and around corners, can't regain hit

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

5th dominate person Your magic often takes the form of blue or golden runes floating and glowing in the air in circular patterns or of shimmering azure barriers of magical energy. If you

modeled my career after a highly respected lawmage or arrester, but I fear that my role model might be involved in something illegal. Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I’m

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, animals, or elemental forces. The ancient druidic traditions are sometimes called the Old Faith, in contrast to the worship of gods in temples and shrines. Druid spells are oriented toward nature and

water—must remain in equilibrium. If one element were to gain power over the others, the world could be destroyed, drawn into one of the elemental planes and broken apart into its component

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

sightings. Able Scavengers Kobolds are adept at identifying broken, misplaced, discarded, or leftover crafted items from other creatures that can still be put to use. They prefer to scavenge objects that

retaliation usually prevents them from trying to directly harm the gnomes, but they might spit in the milk, balance dishes on tables so they’re easily knocked over and broken, or scatter sewing

Mapping a Wilderness

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

Mapping a Wilderness In contrast to a dungeon, an outdoor setting presents seemingly limitless options. The adventurers can move in any direction over a trackless desert or an open grassland, so how

uneven ground. Valleys and ridges channel travel in certain directions. Mountain ranges present forbidding barriers traversed only by remote passes. Even the most trackless desert reveals favored

Lost Spire Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Lost Spire Overview In addition to showing the four levels of the spire, map 2.10 depicts a side view of the spire in its original state and a cross-section showing its current state: broken, mostly

and passageways are 12 feet high, with flat ceilings and floors unless the text says otherwise. All doorways are 8 feet high and arched; being upside down turns them into concave, 4-foot-high barriers

Doppelganger

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

of it. The effect can penetrate barriers, but 3 feet of wood or dirt, 2 feet of stone, 2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead blocks it. While the target is within range, the doppelganger can

continue reading its thoughts as long as the doppelganger’s concentration isn’t broken. While reading the target’s mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.

Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

(a broken portal key, which the spell consumes) Duration: 24 hours You fortify the fabric of the planes in a 30-foot cube you can see within range. Within that area, portals close and can’t be opened

. On a failed check, you learn nothing and can’t study that portal again using this spell until you cast it again. The spell can penetrate most barriers but is blocked by 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt.

Doppelganger

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

creature within 60 feet of it. The effect can penetrate barriers, but 3 feet of wood or dirt, 2 feet of stone, 2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead blocks it. While the target is in range, the

doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelganger’s concentration isn’t broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the target’s mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.

11. Olhydra's Canal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

) cold damage, and its speed is reduced by 10 feet. Last, but certainly not least, the openings at either end of the area ice over, and must be broken before characters can either enter or exit the

area. Both icy barriers have AC 12, 30 hit points each, vulnerability to fire damage, and immunity to poison and psychic damage.

Heliod's Influence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

respected, there would be peace and order in Nyx and the mortal world alike. Divine Relationships Heliod’s repeated attempts to establish himself as the ruler of the pantheon anger Erebos and Purphoros

, who both have a degree of the arrogance he demonstrates. Thassa and Nylea, by contrast, aren’t bothered by his efforts because they see themselves as being safely outside his reach. He could declare

Doppelganger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

within 60 feet of it. The effect can penetrate barriers, but 3 feet of wood or dirt, 2 feet of stone, 2 inches of metal, or a thin sheet of lead blocks it. While the target is in range, the

doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelganger’s concentration isn’t broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the target’s mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.

8. Unkh's Shrine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Entrance Above the doors is written an inscription in Old Omuan: “Unkh urges us to contrast all options before acting.” Unkh’s priests were contemplative but prone to indecision. Their message is a clue

hanging from hooks on the wall. Some are bent and broken, while others are rusted beyond repair. The rest look serviceable. One of the keys unlocks the pedestal in area 8C. If the characters know which

Fierna and Belial

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

contrast to the stiff regimentation of the rest of the Nine Hells, the laws that govern Abriymoch allow the place to operate as a carnival in which any wanton desire can be fulfilled. Justice in All Its

who are desperate to attain positions of power and status entreat her, as do those who — for whatever reason — need to be loved, feared, or respected. Fierna takes a direct interest in the soul trade

Church of the Silver Flame

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

Khorvaire. In contrast to the Sovereign Host, the church maintains a defined structure and creed. Archbishops monitor regions; cardinals lead the church; and the ultimate authority is the Keeper of the

Flame, who maintains the font in Flamekeep and communes with Tira Miron. The Last War had a serious impact on the church. Leaders still respected the Keeper’s authority over spiritual matters, but the

Rigus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

are expected to comply with orders from commanding officers, who don’t tolerate disobedience lightly. With time and dedication, ambitious cadets can graduate to respected positions. Accomplished

warriors. Life in the bunkers is mandatory for the gate-town’s rank and file, but visitors typically prefer to stay at the Broken Slate, an enduring surface tavern. In addition to housing, the bunkers

Temple Locations T10-T18

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

Piles of straw and moth-eaten blankets have been set up in this area as rough beds, and broken furniture and garbage is scattered around. In contrast to the squalor, four fine paintings hang along the

, read the following: The interior of the shrine has the appearance of having been abandoned after some sort of terrible confrontation years ago. Broken benches with shredded cushions are overgrown by

The Iron Tabernacle

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

halls are numerous and multileveled. The dwarf priests have restored many shrines and altars, and have cleared paths through the cracked and broken hallways to the Vault of Kings so that Bruenor can

upon the characters to be on their guard, or to take guards with them, if they visit. From time to time, the sound of combat rings through the tabernacle hallways, a contrast to the chanting voices of

Upper Northedge

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

district of Holdfast. In contrast to the residents of Highhold in Upper Dura, the dwarves of Holdfast have deep roots in Sharn and feel no strong connection to the Mror Holds or its traditions. High

Enigma of the Diamond voice I challenge anyone to leave a performance of The Broken Sword with dry eyes. I believe that even a warforged would be moved to tears by this unflinching look at the

Duergar

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

Keepers of the Flame is a well-respected order of psionic clerics that serves the red dragon Themberchaud in Gracklstugh, and whose members are advisors to the Deepking. The duergar Keeper of the Flame uses

(Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The duergar magically turns invisible for up to 1 hour or until it attacks, it casts a spell, it uses its Enlarge, or its concentration is broken (as if

Adventure Types

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

locations are the cornerstone of countless campaigns. Many of the greatest D&D adventures of all time are location-based. Creating a location-based adventure can be broken down into a number of steps

3–4 Local ruler 5–6 Military officer 7–8 Temple official 9–10 Sage 11–12 Respected elder 13 Deity or celestial 14 Mysterious fey 15 Old friend 16 Former teacher 17 Parent or other family member 18

Trielta Hills

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

broken only rarely. The hills of Trielta do occasionally offer up some impressive bounty, in the form of heretofore-undiscovered gold and silver. While such finds are usually small lodes that are

newness of the world as a contrast to the familiarity of their homeland. Few dangerous creatures lurk in the hills — they are so densely settled (on and beneath the surface) that there is little space

Spire of Iriolarthas (Y19a-Y19h)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

, attacks them. Y19b. Ballroom Chamber music washes over you as you enter this ballroom. In contrast to the desolate, frozen ruins outside, a dozen people mill around in here, dressed in flowing silk

know why the city crashed, but she believes that the broken obelisk (see area Y21) can turn back time to repair the damage. To activate its magic, Veneranda says she needs Iriolarthas’s staff of power

Necropolis Locations (Y10-Y18)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Necropolis Locations (Y10-Y18) Y10. Arboretum A canopy of golden leaves crowns the trees inside a sunken basin. The trees grow in stark contrast to their bleak surroundings, their branches swaying

approach. Huge chunks of the walls have broken off in here, and the inscription bearing the divination passage from the Rite of the Arcane Octad is missing. With a successful DC 10 Intelligence

Vocath's Base

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

of Force. Transparent, soundproof walls of force separate areas 1, area 2, and area 3. Vocath can pass through these magical barriers, as can creatures that are tattooed with his personal sigil

. Vocath’s BaseView Player Version 1: Arena The arena is a 60-foot-high octagonal chamber with a crystal dome overhead. The floor is blanketed in sand, with a few broken, unusable weapons and chunks of

Locations on the Lower Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

Cave The place contains some remnants of carcasses, a few broken boxes with spoiled provisions, some split sacks containing moldering grain, casks of wine turned to vinegar, and ale barrels that have

been stove in. If any of the denizens from above fled to this level and are injured or were being hotly pursued, they attempt to avoid notice by hiding in this storeroom. 4. Deserted Cavern Broken items

Ironslag: Upper Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

running through these tunnels end at a pair of wooden barriers. Three pillars of black basalt support the ceiling. The bucket chain passes through gaps in the western and eastern walls, its iron

the ones in area 12 whenever there’s a shift change. The non-orc prisoners wear manacles on their ankles that reduce their speed by 20 feet. These manacles must be broken or picked, since there are no

High Hall Cathedral

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

into the grand foyer have been broken open by the invading devils (see “Cathedral Assault”) and remain ajar. Four guards lie dead in the doorways, eviscerated by one of those devil-led groups. H2

drawn to Avernus. H12. Temple of the Highest This large temple was used for private ceremonies involving the most powerful and respected figures in Elturel. Each of the semicircular alcoves here

Locations R - U

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

. Silverymoon is an enlightened place, with a great library, breathtaking temples and shrines, and respected schools of magic, art, and music. Its beauty awes visitors and is the subject of many bardic songs

or barriers, so anyone traversing it is at the mercy of the wind. Suggested Encounter The first time the adventurers approach the midpoint of the bridge, they see a fire giant and a hell hound

Abyssal Prisons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

dimensional barriers that prevent fiends from teleporting or summoning other demons within the sector. Fiendish Arena In this zone, a vampire named Issem culls the weakest demons using arena combat. When

After their initial subjugation, captured demons are held in the Halls of Conditioning, where they are properly broken to service. 12. False Pit Gauntlet Communicate the boxed text before any character

Outer City Gazetteer

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

and each other, speaking through the barriers so as to maintain anonymity. Also popular are schools like the Lamp of Learning and the Verdashir Academy (also known as the Dervish Academy), which train

sometimes go terribly awry, with monsters breaking loose or a broken piece of equipment sending a performer plummeting into the crowd, only adds to the excitement, and patriars and common folk alike

Outer City Gazetteer

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

people from across the city can buy and sell secrets with Guild agents and each other, speaking through the barriers so as to maintain anonymity. Also popular are schools like the Lamp of Learning and the

. The fact that these performances sometimes go terribly awry, with monsters breaking loose or a broken piece of equipment sending a performer plummeting into the crowd, only adds to the excitement

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