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Dhergoloth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

brutes, employers must use caution when instructing them. They can handle simple orders that don’t take a lot of time to resolve. When given anything complex to do, however, they either forget what

Known and Prepared Spells

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

, undergo a process of preparing spells. This process varies for different classes, as detailed in their descriptions. In every case, the number of spells a caster can have fixed in mind at any given time depends on the character’s level.

Known and Prepared Spells

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

, undergo a process of preparing spells. This process varies for different classes, as detailed in their descriptions. In every case, the number of spells a caster can have fixed in mind at any given time depends on the character's level.

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the symbols used are rarely the same between different tribes and often make little sense to other creatures. Some possible status symbols are given in the Status Symbols table. A caste or a boss

patience needed to learn and practice wizardry, and they fare poorly even when given access to the necessary training and knowledge. Sorcerers are less prevalent among them than in many other races, and

Spell Attacks

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

? Even though the duration of each of these spells is instantaneous, you choose the targets and resolve the attacks consecutively, not all at once. If you want, you can declare all your targets before

without first casting the spell that delivers it. In other words, just because something involves an attack roll doesn’t mean the Attack action is being used. By extension, the Extra Attack feature (given

Spellcasting Services

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

cast higher-level spells are rare, typically found only in the dragonmarked houses or the wizard circles; the cost and availability of such services varies based on the caster. LIFESTYLE AND STANDARDS OF

in a given area, and also of the costs of goods and services there. For instance, a restaurant that is said to serve food of comfortable quality is one where a patron who lives a comfortable lifestyle (or better) can afford anything on the menu.

Creating a Spell

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

Creating a Spell When creating a new spell, use existing spells as guidelines. Here are some things to consider: If a spell is so good that a caster would want to use it all the time, it might be

For any spell that deals damage, use the Spell Damage table to determine approximately how much damage is appropriate given the spell’s level. The table assumes the spell deals half damage on a

Shield Guardian

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

are typically constructed of steel, stone, and wood in the shape of watchful soldiers. More fanciful designs exist, reflecting the tastes of their creators. Given their resilience, it’s common for

Blindsight 10 ft., Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10 Languages Understands commands given in any language but can’t speak CR 7 (XP 2,900; PB +3) Traits Bound. The guardian is magically bound

Spell Attacks

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

attack rolls? Even though the duration of each of these spells is instantaneous, you choose the targets and resolve the attacks consecutively, not all at once. If you want, you can declare all your

used. By extension, the Extra Attack feature (given by several classes, including the fighter and paladin) doesn’t let you cast extra attack spells. That feature specifically relies on the Attack

Dhergoloth

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

than dumb brutes, employers must use caution when instructing these fiends. They can handle simple orders that don’t take a lot of time to resolve. When given anything complex to do, they either

Dhergoloth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

dhergoloths are little more than brutes, employers must use caution when instructing them. They can handle simple orders that don’t take a lot of time to resolve. When given anything complex to do, however

Areas of Effect on a Grid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

template method and the token method. Both of these methods assume you’re using a grid and miniatures of some sort. Because these methods can yield different results for the number of squares in a given

extend out from the caster and be positioned however the caster likes within the bounds of the rules. Diagrams 2.1 and 2.2 show the template method in action. Token Method The token method is meant to

Shield Guardian

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

Perception 10 Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned Languages understands commands given in any language but can’t speak Challenge

commanded to do so by the wearer or when a situation arises that was predefined by the spellcaster, the guardian casts the stored spell with any parameters set by the original caster, requiring no

Roleplaying

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

of the game, and it comes to the fore during social interactions. Your character’s quirks, mannerisms, and personality influence how interactions resolve. There are two styles you can use when

glares at the minstrel before ordering another drink.” In this example, Chris has conveyed Tordek’s mood and given the DM a clear idea of his character’s attitude and actions. When using descriptive

Roleplaying

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

of the game, and it comes to the fore during social interactions. Your character’s quirks, mannerisms, and personality influence how interactions resolve. There are two styles you can use when

glares at the minstrel before ordering another drink.” In this example, Chris has conveyed Tordek’s mood and given the DM a clear idea of his character’s attitude and actions. When using descriptive

Feywild Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

differentiated are given below. The Queen of Air and Darkness floats above her throne, attended by her quickling spies and satyr spymaster Summer Court (Seelie Fey) Favors sunshine, butterflies, flowers

form of a giggling sprite that materializes next to the caster, fires off a barrage of tiny, glowing arrows, and disappears in a puff of sparkling fairy dust. Here are some other examples of how spells

Vault Guards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

patrolling guard’s location, this adventure represents the guards moving about the vault by having you roll to determine whether a guard is present in any given room. In areas specified as part of the guard

, characters can resolve encounters without resorting to combat. Some examples are listed below, though the characters may come up with creative alternatives: Bluffing. A character can lie their way

Zodiac Phenomena

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

season changes, with a new constellation rising to prominence. One or more planets align inside a given constellation. Darkness falls on a moonless night. The characters take a long rest. A character

creatures in the region. 4 Throne. The resolve of the law-abiding is bolstered, while rebels are emboldened to passionately pursue their causes. Creatures in the region are immune to the frightened

Reaching the Bottom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

. She demands that each character surrender the feeling of delight they remember from when they were given the best gift they ever received. Jebbek produces a stoppered gourd that can hold these

(Intimidation) group check. If the group check succeeds, the brigands are cowed by the characters’ resolve and retreat into the swamp rather than risk getting whomped by the party. On a failed check, the

Modifying a Class

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

opportunity to develop the character’s story and that of your world, rather than shutting down possibilities. Substituting Class Features If one or more features of a given class don’t exactly fit the theme

it uses its spells. With this variant system, a character who has the Spellcasting feature uses spell points instead of spell slots to fuel spells. Spell points give a caster more flexibility, at the

A Disorienting Orientation

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

this elegant conference room, given fine food and drink, and asked to wait to speak with none other than Omin Dran — founder and CEO of this august organization. If the characters already know each

, appreciative, and deferential to Jim might even be gifted a spell scroll of Jim’s magic missile. However, before an arcane caster can use the spell scroll or copy it into a spellbook, they need to

Resolving Interactions

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

material by providing a structured way to resolve a social interaction. Much of this structure will be invisible to your players in play and isn’t meant to be a substitute for roleplaying. 1. Starting

is that he is prejudiced against the uneducated, an adventurer who badly fails the check might be told that the sage enjoys personally seeing to the education of the downtrodden. Given time

Longsaddle

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

, or shifting forms are fairly common sights in Longsaddle, not surprising to locals though they might give visitors pause. Given the Harpells’ reputation as powerful wizards, and the sheer number of

generations, and influence most of the daily life there. They set the market days, help resolve disputes among families, and broker purchases when a farmer or businessperson dies without an heir. They settle

Caer Locations (C10-C19)

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

one step ahead of their enemies for a long time, but Hethyl’s health is failing, and there’s nothing that can be done for her given her age. She considers Kadroth a worthy leader but lost his respect

to help Caer-Dineval resolve its fishing disputes with Easthaven and Caer-Konig. The one calling the shots is a tiefling named Kadroth, who answers to someone named Levistus. C15. Old Library This room

The Grand Dame

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

suspicions are allayed, and the character is permitted to board. If Storn wins the contest, the character is turned away. A character who refuses to leave is attacked. On any given night, 2d6 × 5 well

golden goose chips in her bag of holding. The bag is also where she keeps the money she receives in trade. At any given time, the bag holds 1d10 × 100 gp. When the ship returns to port, Pow Ming pays

Verbeeg Lair

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

Eastway. He considers these beasts his treasured pets and has given names to all of them. He has trained the ogre and the cave bear not to attack them. What’s Cooking? The meat roasting on the spit is

; the oak leaf is his holy symbol. The statue radiates an aura of abjuration magic when scrutinized with a detect magic spell. An identify spell can reveal its magical nature, but only if the caster is

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

serving his line for as long as any can remember. This oath, however, was given only to the Steelshadow clan. If the throne passes to another dynasty, the stone giants will cease to be the city’s allies

Far Realm Cysts

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

the aboleth to stand down and negotiate. In exchange for sparing the characters, the aboleth demands to be freed and given a glyph key. Pool. Over 350 feet deep, this pool has sheer sides that drop to

of rock rise 20 feet above the floor and exude the otherworldly slime. Their sides are slick and smooth, difficult to climb. Dungeon State. If freed and given a glyph key, Thaxalia allows the

Goblins

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

used are rarely the same between different tribes and often make little sense to other creatures. Some possible status symbols are given in the Status Symbols table. A caste or a boss might display

. Goblins typically lack the intelligence and patience needed to learn and practice wizardry, and they fare poorly even when given access to the necessary training and knowledge. Sorcerers are less

High Fae

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

creature it can see that is casting a spell with verbal, somatic, or material components. The caster takes 10 (3d6) psychic damage and must make a DC 19 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the

been given dominion over a small aspect of the natural world; there are dukes and duchesses for each of the seasons, and noble archivists track every promise made and broken within the borders of

Dungeon Characteristics

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

, circumventing security, then the tunnel ends halfway between the origin point and the possible exit point. In any case, the caster knows why the spell didn’t work as intended. Further, an incorporeal

end up as food for the dungeon’s monsters. They have no glyph keys and can’t leave their zone without help. If able, freed prisoners beg for aid in escaping. If given glyph keys, they head to the

Monsters (S)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

, Frightened, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned Senses Blindsight 10 ft., Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10 Languages Understands commands given in any language but can’t speak CR 7 (XP 2,900; PB

. Any previously stored spell is lost when a new spell is stored. The guardian can cast the spell stored with any parameters set by the original caster, requiring no spell components and using the

Areas of the Villa

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

following: “Ahghairon’s Dragonward,” a lecture given by Khelben Arunsun about the dragonward that protects Waterdeep (see “Ahghairon’s Dragonward”). “Canticle of the Silver Chalice,” a hymn to the demigod

Casting feature (or the Ritual Caster feat) who spends 24 hours reading the book can master the ritual described within. The ritual takes 11 minutes to cast and requires incense and a vial of unholy water

Fane Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

evil and bellicose, Drexa believes he should be one of the leaders of the Crushing Wave. He resents that such a position wasn’t given to him. Those who look likely to overthrow Gar Shatterkeel, or who

losing to Karg. When the party arrives, he calls out, “I wanna play dese li’l guys! Hey, puny-bones! Wanna play?” If a character accepts the challenge, resolve the outcome of each game with an

Neverdeath Catacomb Locations

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

what she knows. A character who asks why Indrina is here without revealing who hired the characters can attempt a DC 18 Charisma (Persuasion) check, with advantage if Indrina is given perfume or

indicate that these magical gateways connect to a plane populated by Undead, but it’s clear Jerot doesn’t know much more than that. His notes indicate his resolve to learn more after he finishes his

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