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1st–3rd level (2 3rd-level slots): dissonant whispers, fly, hex, misty step, sending, shatterMultiattack. K'thriss makes two attacks with his
to make more enemies.
Given his blue skin tone, rumors suggest that K'thriss is of mixed heritage, but no one knows for sure. As a young and doubting adherent of Lolth, he stumbled upon fragments of a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
rather than acting in haste. (Good)
Deep Dragon Spellcasting
Age
Spell Save DC
Spells Known
Young Deep Dragon;Young
14
command, dissonant whispers, faerie fire
to impress the deep dragon holding the copper dragon’s inheritance in trust.
6
A deep dragon wants to know if rumors of a sea monster in an Underdark lake are true, so the dragon hires
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20):
1/day each: dissonant whispers, hold monster, meld into stone, telekinesis, teleportThe dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from
never been tested. The dragon spreads rumors of the treasures within to attract adventurers who can put the traps to the test.
Connected Creatures
Sapphire dragons are generally solitary
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
1/day each: dissonant whispers, hold person, meld
protected that its inner defenses have never been tested. The dragon spreads rumors of the treasures within to attract adventurers who can put the traps to the test.
Connected Creatures
Sapphire
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
claimed it.
2
Prismatic shards rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
3
A crystal dragon invites the greatest
row:
Beguiling Whisper. The dragon telepathically whispers to one creature within range of the dragon's telepathy. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creature has claimed it.
2
Prismatic shards rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
3
A crystal dragon invites
actions; the dragon can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row:
Beguiling Whisper. The dragon telepathically whispers to one creature within range of the dragon's telepathy. The creature
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Spellcasting
Age
Spell Save DC
Spells Known
Adult Deep Dragon;Adult
16
command, dissonant whispers, faerie fire, water breathing
Deep Dragon Adventures
The Deep Dragon
copper dragon’s inheritance in trust.
6
A deep dragon wants to know if rumors of a sea monster in an Underdark lake are true, so the dragon hires adventurers to investigate.
7
Two
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Spellcasting
Age
Spell Save DC
Spells Known
Ancient Deep Dragon;Ancient
19
command, dissonant whispers, faerie fire, passwall, water breathing
Deep Dragon Adventures
The
holding the copper dragon’s inheritance in trust.
6
A deep dragon wants to know if rumors of a sea monster in an Underdark lake are true, so the dragon hires adventurers to investigate
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
1/day each: dissonant whispers, hold monster, meld into stone, telekinesisThe dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one
who will undoubtedly terrorize the area if they win.
8
A sapphire dragon’s lair is so well protected that its inner defenses have never been tested. The dragon spreads rumors of the
races
The arisen are spoken of in fearful whispers across Etharis, all too often proclaimed unnatural entities that can be neither trusted nor redeemed. For although they are humanoids, each arisen is a
.
Their rarity among the peoples of Etharis and the grim rumors that swirl around them most often leave arisen socially isolated. But not all arisen are driven to nihilism by the bleakness of their
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adventurers have made careers of chasing after rumors and plundering old vaults to find it.
Magic Weapon
The Axe of the Dwarvish Lords is a magic weapon that grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage
the creature neither loses its racial traits nor gains the racial traits of a dwarf. The physical changes wrought by the axe aren’t considered magical in nature (and therefore can’t be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Rumors d10 Rumor 1 Warlords from Taman Busuk have united an army of mercenaries and warlike groups. (True) 2 Some claim to hear the whispers of the old gods and believe their miracles are returning to
Rumors of War Takhisis the Dragon Queen turns her attention from eastern Ansalon toward the city of Kalaman Factual reports of war in eastern Ansalon and the Dragon Queen’s return are slow to spread
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
hours asking for news can learn the current scuttlebutt. The “Dock Rumors” table below can be an inspiration for the sort of whispers characters might hear. Dock Rumors d10 Rumor 1 The crown
night. The docks are a hotbed of rumors and gossip. The sailors and laborers who frequent this area are bored, eager for news, and inclined to share what they have heard. A character who spends a few
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
predecessor. If locals have never heard of your predecessor, nothing changes. If they have, rumors of your connection spread swiftly, and many locals consider you either a hero or a threat. Heroes are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
desk in an austere office, documenting changes to the keep’s inventory in a heavy ledger. When the characters visit Dwern, he issues the following quest: “I’ve commissioned a map of the wilderness
him, are most people.
Rumors
“The guild house’s library boasts a modest but impressive collection of books on history and magic.” (True)
“There’s an ancient statue somewhere in the forests north
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
understands that he can’t afford to make more enemies. Given his blue skin tone, rumors suggest that K’thriss is of mixed heritage, but no one knows for sure. As a young and doubting adherent of Lolth, he
form of a staff), Ligotti uses the stat block of a poisonous snake with these changes: It has an Intelligence score of 12 (+2). It has telepathy out to a range of 30 feet. K’thriss Drow’b
Medium
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
information about the City of Splendors.
Additionally, you can make use of the following rumors that characters might hear on the streets or in the taverns of that great metropolis. Some of these rumors tie
to the adventure, while the truth of others depends on your wishes for the campaign. Either way, feel free to use these rumors as inspiration for new encounters or side treks.
Omin Dran is one of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
substances knows no bounds. I’ll do anything to get more.” 61–80 “Rumors spread easily, and I know many of them. Who cares if they’re true?” 81–90 “To properly honor my dark, beautiful lord, I must
: charm person, crown of madness, detect magic, dispel magic, dissonant whispers
3/day each: counterspell, darkness, dominate person, sanctuary, telekinesis, teleport
1/day each: dominate monster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
hangs in the balance.
To the Council of Maelgoth:
War is coming—that truth I can no longer deny. Here in Solamnia’s eastern reaches, rumors swirl of human-led armies on the march, their ranks
have joined the enemy en masse. Whispers also speak of winged doom, wild reports of riders on dragonnels—and I dare imagine worse.
I don’t yet understand the shape of our enemy. Their motivations
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
Radiant Citadel” at the end of this book). This success has prompted new rumors in the Court of Whispers about the twelve civilizations still missing and how they might be found.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Radiant Citadel” at the end of this book). This success has prompted new rumors in the Court of Whispers about the twelve civilizations still missing and how they might be found.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
exile and chooses to remain in Shadowdusk Hold despite every instinct telling her to flee. Melissara is a human archmage, with these changes: Melissara is neutral. She speaks Common, Deep Speech, Draconic
clothes to the east, and a weapon and armor rack.
Derrion enjoys killing unwelcome visitors. He is a human champion (see appendix A), with these changes: Derrion is chaotic evil. He speaks Common and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
of changelings; the theme and tone of the inn changes every week. It’s said to have ties with the Tyrants, which keeps troublemakers away. The Butcher’s is a combination butcher shop and bar in
odd feature draws tourists from the higher wards. The proprietor is a shifter named Whiskers. He runs a side business as a fence, buying and selling unusual goods. Rumors say that Whiskers is some sort
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
is sent to the asylum, the shop owner who suddenly strikes down his faithful clerk — these are the crimes that lead to panic and wild rumors. Some commoners claim that something about the city itself
criminals and riffraff. The biggest threat to patriars are other patriars. Bribery and blackmail can secure votes or sway an allegiance temporarily, but murder permanently changes the makeup of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Hilltopple. These halflings are wererats, with these changes: Each wererat is Small and has 27 (6d6 + 6) hit points. It has these racial traits: It can move through the space of a Medium or larger
The wererats plant morsels of food inside the characters’ place and bore tiny holes in the outside walls to attract rats, creating an infestation. Action Emmek spreads rumors that the characters’ tavern
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
power and the status it bestowed. Centuries later, the dwarves still search for the axe, and many adventurers have made careers of chasing after rumors and plundering old vaults to find it. Magic
seven days, the creature looks like a typical dwarf, but the creature neither loses its racial traits nor gains the racial traits of a dwarf. The physical changes wrought by the axe aren’t considered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
heights of ancient Djaynai with new traditions. Djeneba asks the characters about the spirits they saw, but quickly grows bored and excitedly changes the topic. “We will speak more, friends, but first
impressed and pulls the characters aside to share the following information: “Word comes to Djeneba of meetings between the so-called People’s Stewards and adventurers, yes? And whispers of sigils seen where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Court often lose their heads during violent changes in leadership. The severed heads are impaled on rows of spikes north of the bridge, and they verbally accost anyone who steps onto the bridge, each one
King Gullop XIX. All the heads agree he is a weak ruler. They’ve heard rumors of yet another coup in the works. Sir Talavar, Bavlorna’s escaped prisoner, had help from bullywugs of the Soggy Court
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
is sent to the asylum, the shop owner who suddenly strikes down his faithful clerk — these are the crimes that lead to panic and wild rumors. Some commoners claim that something about the city itself
temporarily, but murder permanently changes the makeup of the Parliament of Peers. Several elite assassins exclusively take on political targets. The Watch puts little effort into tracking down expert assassins
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
unusual skeleton with these changes: She has Intelligence and Charisma scores of 14 (+2). She can speak Common. Jelayne isn’t aware that she’s undead. Even though the last of her flesh is constantly
when he has no reason to do so. However, when the second sight grips him, all that changes. Kal’s eyes come into focus and he becomes as sober as a priest of Ilmater at sunup. “Their plans are afoot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
unbelievable stage production. 8 A bleary-eyed astronomer stumbles into the party, while fearfully watching the heavens. If asked, she points toward the sky and whispers, “The stars aren’t right. The dark times
constantly keeps his ears open for rumors and opportunities, which he happily passes along to paying customers. At the moment, he’s obsessed with reports of a group of smugglers who recently went missing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, she points toward the sky and whispers, “The stars aren’t right. The dark times are coming.”
9 Several cackling, half-dressed gnomes are covered in body paint and drive a wheeled contraption down
unflattering critique of their current coiffure. While Danthelon may never have been a real adventurer, he loves associating with them, and constantly keeps his ears open for rumors and opportunities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
years before ending up in Skullport, where they heard rumors of a secret academy for magic-users deep inside Undermountain. They fought tooth and nail to reach Dweomercore, but the place hasn’t lived up
. They will attempt to enlist the characters to cause such a distraction. The sisters are tiefling mages, with these changes: The sisters are lawful evil. Each sister has these racial traits: She has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
you want them to, for they are as much plot devices as magic items. Tracking down and recovering an Artifact is often the main goal of an adventure. Characters must chase down rumors, undergo
appearance changes as the DM decides. 67–72 While attuned to the Artifact, you emit a sour stench noticeable from up to 10 feet away. 73–76 Whenever you touch a nonmagical gem or an art object while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
the region hears whispers from celestial beings or refrains of celestial choirs. The character can ask those voices one question as if using the commune spell. 49–54 Aberrations, fiends, and undead in
structure in the region whispers faintly. Any creature within 60 feet of the structure that can hear it must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed. While charmed in this way, the creature must