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Wand of Orcus

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

some fell goal. The wand is topped with a skull that once belonged to a human hero slain by Orcus. The wand can magically change in size to better conform to the grip of its user. All Holy Water

from it (save DC 18). The table indicates how many charges you must expend to cast the spell. Spell Charge Cost Animate Dead 1 Blight 2 Circle of Death 3 Finger of

Blackstaff

Magic Items Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

deactivate one or more of the walking statue of Waterdeep;walking statues of Waterdeep. You must be in the city to use this property, and you can animate or deactivate one statue for each charge expended

expend the charge to cast the spell. Drain Magic. This property affects only creatures that use spell slots. When you hit such a creature with a melee attack using the Blackstaff, you can expend 1 of the

Wand of Orcus Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Plane in the stasis of undeath. Orcus allows the wand to slip from his grasp from time to time. When it does, it magically appears wherever its master senses an opportunity to achieve some fell goal

or more of its charges to cast one of the following spells (save DC 18) from it: animate dead (1 charge), blight (2 charges), circle of death (3 charges), finger of death (3 charges), power word kill

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

of evil that calls for them to butcher or eradicate all who oppose them. In keeping with their goal of domination, the yuan-ti would rather capture potentially useful opponents than kill them. They use

overindulge in food and wine, and I am impaired and lethargic for days afterward. 4 I worship a forbidden god. 5 I secretly believe things would be better if I was in charge. 6 If I could get

Location Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

. Though the dragon and her guardians dispatch the undead with ease, Claugiyliamatar has been unable to discover the source of the attacks. Ularan Mortus’s goal is to weaken the dragon’s mental state

with anxiety and frustration so Chardansearavitriol the Ebondeath can possess Claugiyliamatar’s body. The necromancer put one of his lieutenants, an undead warlock named Viantha Cruelhex, in charge of organizing these assaults.

Cloister Quests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

to the adventures that await them in the sea caves, the shipwreck, and the ancient observatory. This adventure is designed to be flexible and give the players the sense that they’re in charge of

choose where to go first. After they’ve explored both of those sites, they should be ready to face Sparkrender in the Clifftop Observatory (chapter 4). Each character sheet includes a personal goal

The Dungeon Master

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

mastery and world-building. The D&D rules help you and the other players have a good time, but the rules aren’t in charge. You’re the DM, and you are in charge of the game. That said, your goal isn’t

Cry Havoc!

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

Enclave lead the charge, followed by the wererats of Clan Goldwhisker. Svirfneblin under Chief Dorbo Diggermattock form the rearguard and provide ranged support. If the ghosts participate, they attack from

one encounter per goal achieved in the “Task List” section. Roll a d6 and consult the Battle of Blingdenstone Encounters table to determine each encounter. BENEFITS FOR COMPLETING TASKS Completing

Blackstaff

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

animate or deactivate one statue for each charge expended. An animated statue obeys the telepathic commands of Khelben Arunsun’s spirit, which is trapped inside the staff (see “Personality” below). A

the Blackstaff before you can expend the charge to cast the spell. Drain Magic. This property affects only creatures that use spell slots. When you hit such a creature with a melee attack using the

Wand of Orcus

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

demon lord senses an opportunity to achieve some fell goal. The wand is topped with a skull that once belonged to a human hero slain by Orcus. The wand can magically change in size to better conform

the wand, you can cast one of the spells on the following table from it (save DC 18). The table indicates how many charges you must expend to cast the spell. Spell Charge Cost Animate Dead 1 Blight

Zariel's Wrath

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

Zariel’s Wrath If the characters fail to redeem Zariel and don’t make a deal with her (see “Making a Deal with Zariel”), she attacks. Her first goal is to destroy the adventurers who dared insult her

hundred white abishai fly from Arkhan’s tower toward Zariel’s current location, with Arkhan leading the charge on the back of Asojano the chimera, and Torogar Steelfist by his side, carried on the back

Guilds and Groups

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

a few additional benefits: You can store items at the guildhall free of charge. You can book lodging at the guildhall for 5 sp per night. The accommodations are modest, but the guild provides stronger

it to be the seat of their arcane order. Its goal was to celebrate excellence in the mystic arts, bringing together the greatest practitioners of magic in a society that rivals Arcanix and the

The Assault

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

during their infiltration. Every time the party defeats a foe or achieves a strategic goal, they gain victory points, as detailed on the following table. Keep a running total of how many victory points the

the assault draws to a close. On Alert Prepared for attack, the sahuagin forces readily charge into battle once they know the assault has begun. The fortress rings with the sounds of sahuagin

Arkhan's Tower

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

Arkhan’s Tower He wears the hand of evil, yet his goal remains just beyond his fingertips. — The Cartographer When the characters arrive at this location, read or paraphrase the following boxed text

(1 charge), slow (2 charges), and teleport (3 charges). Innate Spellcasting. Arkhan’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17). He can cast the following spells, requiring no material

The Survivors

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

’ main goal is to get word to their superiors while still retaining possession of the island. They have sent missives by means of sending and animal messenger spells (using seagulls), but they have

-average tactician in small skirmishes. Ozymandias placed him in charge of defending the cellars. If Bayleaf is captured, killed, or bribed, defense of the cellars becomes a hectic, haphazard affair

Dragon Relationships

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

these companions, who can become disillusioned when the dragon’s true nature is revealed. Crime Boss A dragon takes charge of a criminal enterprise, accumulating wealth through illegal activities that

importance, even when helping other creatures, and dragons’ “children” might face serious consequences if they forget who’s in charge. Patron Dragons might take on the role of patron, using a fraction of

Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

(see appendix D) commands the castle for Rezmir. The half-dragon needs to show up occasionally to remind the bullywugs and lizardfolk that the Cult of the Dragon is really in charge, but Borngray runs

Naerytar over to him, and he will rule the entire Mere of Dead Men from the castle. The only obstacle he sees between himself and his goal is the castle’s current master, Dralmorrer Borngray; the notion

Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

(see appendix D for statistics) commands the castle for Rezmir. The half-dragon needs to show up occasionally to remind the bullywugs and lizardfolk that the Cult of the Dragon is really in charge, but

, Rezmir will hand Castle Naerytar over to him, and he will rule the entire Mere of Dead Men from the castle. The only obstacle he sees between himself and his goal is the castle’s current master

Finding a Guide

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

guides are described in this section. Some will work for free if characters agree to certain conditions. Otherwise, guides charge 5 gp per day, and payment for 30 days up front is standard, even if

goal is to impress Liara Portyr enough to earn a rank within the Flaming Fist. While Shago is their guide, characters gain advantage on Charisma checks made to influence members of the Flaming Fist.

Briny Maze Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

after a fight: Activation Rods. The two rods in area B7 carry an electric charge and, when touched simultaneously, open the door in area B14. (The githyanki know that the charge deals a painful jolt

finally earn Ilvaash’s approval and a lair of its own. The beholder is unwilling to die for its goal, though, so Mublinesh retreats to area B15 to hide if reduced to fewer than 50 hit points. Rear and

Lower Palace Locations

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

interest them (see area P38). When Zybilna and her court were frozen in time, Shon was shielded by the library’s demiplanar nature. He ventured forth to discover the League of Malevolence in charge

research time-freezing magic, with the goal of helping the league break the spell on Ringlerun the wizard so that Kelek can obtain the wizard’s staff of power (in area P23). So far, Shon and Gray have found

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