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Staff of the Python

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

As a Magic action, you can throw this staff so that it lands in an unoccupied space within 10 feet of you, causing the staff to become a Giant Constrictor Snake in that space. The snake is under your

control and shares your Initiative count, taking its turn immediately after yours. On your turn, you can mentally command the snake (no action required) if it is within 60 feet of you and you don

Moonblade

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

. Every Moonblade longs for a bearer whose disposition and goals are compatible with its own. If you try to attune to a Moonblade that doesn’t want you as its bearer, the weapon not only

rejects you but also places a curse on you, causing you to make D20 Test;D20 Tests with Disadvantage for 24 hours or until the curse is ended by a Remove Curse spell or similar magic. If you’re

Blackrazor

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

effect at the start of your turn. The spell lasts for 1 minute (no Concentration required) or until Blackrazor decides to end it, which it can do at the end of any of your turns. Sentience

Blackrazor. Blackrazor can be destroyed by crushing it in the great gears of Mechanus. Primus, the creator of the modrons, also knows a series of musical tones that Blackrazor can’t stand to hear, causing the sword to shatter.

Bone Knight

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

sinister goals of Lady Illmarrow. Karrnathi Patriots. Early in the Last War, Karrnath turned to the necromancers of the Blood of Vol to bolster the nation's army with undead forces. The skeletons and

zombies created by the necromancers were mindless creatures that required guidance. The first bone knights were appointed to provide this control. Devoted paladins of the Blood of Vol were fused into

Dabus

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

(no action required).Multiattack. The dabus makes two Flying Brick attacks. Flying Brick. Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction":"Flying Brick"} to hit

but also to combat individuals who disrupt the city’s operations or violate the Lady’s edicts, hurling bricks at troublemakers and subduing them by causing the streets to sprout grasping

Quandrix Professor of Substance

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Translation (2/Day). When the professor is hit by an attack roll, it can increase its AC by 3 against that attack, potentially causing it to miss. The professor can then teleport, along with any equipment

professor magically alters its physical form until it uses this bonus action again, until it is incapacitated or dies, or until it dismisses the effect (no action required). Choose one of the following

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

operated openly or secretly, depending on the faction and its goals, as well as how those goals mesh with your own. Becoming an adventurer doesn’t necessarily require you to relinquish membership

with interests and concerns that transcend local politics and geography, the Alliance has its own cadre of individuals who work on behalf of the organizations, wider agenda. Alliance agents are required

Ulitharid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

ulitharid is more than 5 miles away from the elder brain, it can end the psychic link at any time (no action required).Tentacles. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit

are then planted in the ulitharid’s corpse, causing it to dissolve into ichor. This psionically potent slime helps to fuel the transformation of the area into a brine pool for the embryonic elder brain.

Githzerai Anarch

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

: Form Substance. In Limbo, the anarch can spend 10 minutes stabilizing a 5-mile area centered on it, causing the unformed substance to take whatever inanimate form the anarch chooses. During that

anarch remains within 1 mile of it (no action required). If the anarch dies, these effects end after 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll"} rounds. All formed substance becomes a chaotic churn

Elder Brain

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Link. The elder brain targets one creature within 120 feet of it with which it has a psychic link. The elder brain ends the link, causing the creature to have disadvantage on all ability checks

at any time (no action required). The target can use an action on its turn to attempt to break the link, doing so with a successful DC 18 Charisma saving throw. On a successful save, the target takes

Druid Grove

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

this effect, the weeds and vines feel soft and reshape themselves to serve as temporary seats or beds. Grove Guardians. You can animate up to four trees in the area, causing them to uproot themselves

required by you) that you issue while in the area. If you don’t give them commands and no intruders are present, the grove guardians do nothing. The grove guardians can’t leave the warded

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

, “Into the Mists”, to understand his personality and goals. Although Strahd can be encountered almost anywhere in his domain, the vampire is always encountered in the place indicated by the

, Strahd can pass through solid walls, doors, ceilings, and floors as if they weren’t there. Strahd targets any number of doors and windows that he can see, causing each one to either open or

Githzerai Anarch Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

anarch’s lair is warped by its presence, which creates one or more of the following effects: In Limbo, the anarch can spend 10 minutes stabilizing a 5-mile area centered on it, causing the

Limbo and brought to the Material Plane for as long as the anarch remains within 1 mile of it (no action required). If the anarch dies, these effects end after 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType

Elder Brain Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

mind once it is no longer incapacitated, and the elder brain can terminate the link at any time (no action required). The target can use an action on its turn to attempt to break the psychic link

":"psychic"} psychic damage. Sever Psychic Link. The elder brain targets a creature within 120 feet of it with which it has a psychic link. The elder brain ends the link, causing the creature to have

Resolving Activities

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

Resolving Activities The description of each activity tells you how to resolve it. Many activities require an ability check, so be sure to note the character’s relevant ability modifiers. Follow the

over a longer period of time than is required for the activity. But that period of time should be no more than twice as long as the required time; otherwise you should introduce extra complications (see

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

can transform an individual into a more powerful type. The cost and time required to perform the ritual is prohibitive, and as a result most yuan-ti never get the opportunity to undergo such a

an anathema. (Evil) 3 Unity. No leader shall put personal goals above those of our race. (Any) 4 Kinship. My allegiance is to my caste and my city. Other settlements can burn for all I care

Darcalus Rex

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

manipulation, Cardinna summoned the spirit of Darcalus Rex, the tyrannical wizard-king who ruled prior to Azalin. Cardinna’s magic worked, causing a mysterious entity to inhabit her order’s sacred pools

. Now she dedicates the Eternal Order’s resources to what she believes is a necessary evil: nurturing a reborn tyrant who tests her resolve as he demands ever greater magical reagents and sacrifices

Top Card: The Challenge

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

road, or a situation the characters are asked to resolve. You decide the scope of the decision the characters must make. You can ask them to make a simple choice (“Do you want to take the path along

small dungeon or an encounter (which might involve multiple ability checks or even combat). Let the character of the player who flipped the card be the focus of the day’s events and make any required

Splitting Loyalties

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

agent of the Sunweaver—deemed service in the Brightguard a holy calling, the group’s ranks swelled. Most members have unshakable resolve, but recent revolutionary acts have the order on edge. The

Brightguard obeys Atash and, through him, the Sunweaver (see the “Akharin Sangar Gazetteer” section for details). Motto. “All good acts take place under the sun.” Beliefs. The Sunweaver sets my path. Goals

Ephara's Champions

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

criminal who is causing devastating damage to a city, such as by arson. 6 Defeat a champion of an opposed deity, most likely Phenax or Nylea. An Ephara Campaign A campaign centered around

cities, and a campaign centered on her champions and goals might focus on just one of these aspects over the course of the campaign. A game focused on establishment might see the characters founding a

Staff of the Python

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

Staff of the Python Staff, Uncommon (Requires Attunement) As a Magic action, you can throw this staff so that it lands in an unoccupied space within 10 feet of you, causing the staff to become a

action required) if it is within 60 feet of you and you don’t have the Incapacitated condition. You decide what action the snake takes and where it moves during its turn, or you can issue it a general

Staff of the Python

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

Staff of the Python Staff, Uncommon (Requires Attunement) As a Magic action, you can throw this staff so that it lands in an unoccupied space within 10 feet of you, causing the staff to become a

action required) if it is within 60 feet of you and you don’t have the Incapacitated condition. You decide what action the snake takes and where it moves during its turn, or you can issue it a general

Creating a Rival

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

created for themselves. Example Rivals d20 Rival 1 Tax collector who is convinced the characters are dodging fees 2 Politician who is concerned that the characters are causing more trouble than they

methods the rival can bring to bear against the characters. Goals. An effective rival has a clear reason for interfering with the characters’ lives. Think about what the rival wants, how and why the

Encounters

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

situation, ask the players what their characters want to do. Note what the players say, and identify how to resolve their actions. Ask them for more information if you need it. Sometimes the players

characters don’t need to take turns, but you need to give each player a chance to tell you what their character is doing so you can decide how to resolve everyone’s actions. In combat, everyone takes

Catching Coal

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

rules and Urban Chase Complications table in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to resolve the scene. The chase ends when the characters catch up to Coal or after three rounds, when a Daask hit

alley. If the characters rush to help her, they find the warforged unconscious on the ground, but stable, surrounded by the Daask criminals. If the characters resolve the chase by catching up to Coal

Force Grey

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

some past members of the group have exhibited a tendency to indulge in wanton violence, causing as much damage as they ostensibly prevent. Although the Open Lord sets mission goals and parameters

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

be required to convince a friendly creature to take that risk. An indifferent creature might help or hinder the party, depending on what the creature sees as most beneficial. A creature’s indifference

Encounters

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

Once you’re done describing the situation, ask the players what their characters want to do. Note what the players say, and identify how to resolve their actions. Ask them for more information if you

bookshelf. Outside combat, the characters don’t need to take turns, but you need to give each player a chance to tell you what their character is doing so you can decide how to resolve everyone’s

Strahd's Powers and Dominion

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

—and takes personal offense when his agents or the domain’s wolves are slain. Strahd can also manifest a variety of dramatic effects, such as causing his voice to be heard on the wind, making his visage

mysterious goals. As part of this arrangement, Strahd avoids harming Vistani who travel within his land. Closing the Borders. Strahd closes Barovia’s borders whenever something that interests him threatens to

Approach by Sea

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

party’s mission. At a predetermined signal or after some period of time, the keelboat will return to see if the characters are ready to be collected. COMBAT NOT REQUIRED The characters are considered

achieve the mission goals without combat, they’re playing smart and well. The intent is to get the players to think tactically and avoid unnecessary fights against a superior foe. Reward the characters

Sigil, City of Doors

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

required for the operation of particular portals. The city is the domain of the inscrutable Lady of Pain, a being whose purpose and goals are unknown to even the sages of her city. She appears almost

Chapter 1: A Great Upheaval

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

Chapter 1: A Great Upheaval This chapter is designed to advance a party of 1st-level characters to 5th level. The characters gain levels by accomplishing various goals, which are summarized in the

northern neighbors, the elves of the Ardeep Forest. Lady Velrosa Nandar has been searching for skilled mediators to help resolve the dispute. The Nightstone Inn is renowned for its food and cozy guest

Magical Storms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, the ship’s crew suffers disadvantage on all quality checks. Enchantment Storms infused with enchantment magic disarm a creature’s sense of danger, enthralling mariners and causing them to speed into

danger. During the storm, any checks made to resolve hazards or manage the ship are made with disadvantage. Evocation These ferocious storms are wracked with thunderbolts, driving sheets of acid rain

Salamander Inferno Master

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

techniques while helping their mentors accomplish great works. Inferno masters have ambitious goals, such as causing massive volcanic eruptions, opening portals to burning planes, destroying Artifacts

Patron Benefits

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

the task, these assignments can be directive or more hands-off, as you pursue long-term goals. Expenses. In addition to your salary, your patron reimburses you for extraordinary expenses incurred as

part of your work. You are required to account for your expenses and might be called on to explain any extraordinary expenditures, but routine travel, ordinary equipment, and most services don’t draw a

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