charge work reclusive

Eye and Hand of Vecna

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

still seek to work Vecna’s will in the world. The Eye of Vecna and the Hand of Vecna are separate Artifacts that might be found together or separately. The eye looks like a bloodshot organ torn

your body, devours it, and then takes control of the body like a puppet. If that happens, you become an NPC under the DM’s control. Eye of Vecna Spells Spell Charge Cost

Orb of Dragonkind

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Suggestion on you at will (save DC 18), urging you to work toward the evil ends it desires. The dragon essence within the orb might want many things: the annihilation of a particular society or organization

charges daily at dawn. If you control the orb, you can cast one of the spells on the following table from it. The table indicates how many charges you must expend to cast the spell. Spell Charge

Demonomicon of Iggwilv

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

. Spell Charge Cost Magic Circle 1 Magic Jar 3 Planar Ally 3 Planar Binding 2 Plane Shift (to the Abyss only) 3 Summon Fiend 3 Tasha's Hideous Laughter 0

lies a long-lost Artifact, Fraz-Urb’luu’s Staff. If the staff is dragged from the pocket plane, the tome is reduced to a mundane and out-of-date copy of the Tome of Zyx, the work that

Swanmay

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

GrowthSwanmays are members of a reclusive order of wilderness defenders. Each bears a primal blessing that allows them to transform into a swan to watch over the lakes and woods they call home. Swanmays get

along well with dryads and other creatures devoted to protecting the wilderness. Roll or choose a result from the Swanmay’s Charge table as inspiration for what a swanmay protects. Swanmay

Centaur Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Charge. If the centaur moves at least 30 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a pike attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType

":"damage","rollAction":"Charge","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Multiattack. The centaur makes two attacks: one with its pike and one with its hooves or two with its longbow. Pike. Melee Weapon

Skylla

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

charges daily at dawn. If its last charge is expended, roll a d20;{"diceNotation":"1d20","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Last charge"}; on a 1, the staff is destroyed.Multiattack. Skylla makes two

extra 4 (1d8);{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Eldritch Staff","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage for each expended charge. Spellcasting. Skylla casts one of the

Ferrumach Rilmani

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

grappled by the ferrumach. Skewering Charge. If the ferrumach moves at least 20 feet in a straight line toward a Large or smaller creature and ends within 5 feet of it, that creature must succeed on

a DC 16 Strength saving throw or have the grappled condition (escape DC 18) and take 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Skewering Charge", "rollDamageType":"piercing

Kelek

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

charges"} expended charges daily at dawn. If its last charge is expended, roll a d20;{"diceNotation":"1d20","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Last charge expended"}; on a 1, the staff becomes a nonmagical

of the staff's charges, dealing an extra 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Staff of Striking","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage for each expended charge. Fiery

Boss Augustus

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Bitterwind—have noticed he’s become more reclusive recently, and when he does appear, he’s restless. Augustus is a natural-born lycanthrope, born to werewolf parents. His parents

curse. And if bargaining doesn’t work, there’s always blackmail. (See the “Using the Moonstalkers in Your Campaign” section in chapter 11 for more details.)Change Shape

Soulknife Legacy

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

, 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

revealing their full potential as you experienced the stress of adventure. Or you might have sought out a reclusive order of psychic adepts and spent years learning how to manifest your power.

Eye and Hand of Vecna Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

end in a terrible battle that left Vecna’s tower a heap of ash. Of Vecna, all that remained were one hand and one eye, grisly artifacts that still seek to work the Whispered One’s will in

charges. You can use an action and expend 1 or more charges to cast one of the following spells (save DC 18) from it: clairvoyance (2 charges), crown of madness (1 charge), disintegrate (4 charges

Red Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

abishais when it comes to leadership ability and raw power. Red abishais lead other devils into battle or take charge of troublesome cults to ensure that they continue to carry out Tiamat’s commands

to Tiamat (and Asmodeus, when he chooses to use them). Other archdevils can command abishais to work for them, but most archdevils do so rarely, since it is never clear whether an abishai follows

Orb of Dragonkind Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

work toward the evil ends it desires. The dragon essence within the orb might want many things: the annihilation of a particular people, freedom from the orb, to spread suffering in the world, to

one of the following spells (save DC 18) from it: cure wounds (5th-level version, 3 charges), daylight (1 charge), death ward (2 charges), or scrying (3 charges). You can also use an action to cast

Khrusor, Spear of Heliod

Magic Items Mythic Odysseys of Theros

they can perform some great work in his name or as a test of their worthiness. Spear of the Sun. This spear grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. When you hit with an attack using

. The spear has 10 charges. While holding it, you can use an action to expend 1 or more of its charges to cast one of the following spells (save DC 18) from it: guiding bolt (1 charge), daylight (3

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

relationships with other sea creatures that can bring them food or treasure, and they sometimes agree to work for creatures who ply them with generous sums of wealth. Ancient Dragon Turtle Connections

, though some dragon turtles prefer coastal lairs with easier access to settlements they can trade with—or prey upon. Particularly reclusive dragon turtles seek lairs in even more remote locales

Centaur

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Centaur Reclusive wanderers and omen-readers of the wild, centaurs avoid conflict but fight fiercely when pressed. They roam the vast wilderness, keeping far from borders, laws, and the company of

) WIS 13 (+1) CHA 11 (+0) Skills Athletics +6, Perception +3, Survival +3 Senses passive Perception 13 Languages Elvish, Sylvan Challenge 2 (450 XP) Charge. If the centaur

Centaur

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

Centaur “I hear centaurs make excellent mounts!” — Batley Summerfoot, a halfling adventurer who never read HOOVES OF FURY, by Irvil Grayborn of Sundown Reclusive wanderers and omen-readers of

residents. Many such communities owe their survival to the insight and acumen of a centaur. Despite their reclusive nature, centaurs trade with elves and with the caravans of other benevolent

33. Sculptors' Dormitory

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

showing the route to the temple. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the sculptors to leave their work in area 26 and return here to rest.

33. Sculptors’ Dormitory This cramped dormitory holds bunks and simple furnishings for the fifteen sculptors originally living in the temple. Ten of those sculptors left the temple to work at the

Location Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

existence. At the top of his tower he erected a planar beacon that shone into other worlds, drawing strange creatures like moths to a flame and paralyzing them for his studies. Over the years, the reclusive

, which have driven away his military work crew. Gallio is unaware that Thalivar’s spirit haunts the tower and possesses him each night to carry on its research!

The Wilds

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

werefox in this collection. Dwarves. The dwarves of Eldraine include miners, blacksmiths, and other artisans who value hard work and independence. These artisans take pride in creating intricate

jewelry and sturdy weapons from the minerals they mine, and they value the dignity of work. Merfolk. In the wilds, merfolk are known as covetous keepers of arcane magic, knowledge, and artifacts. They are

9. Artisans' Chambers

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

Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes 1d4 + 1 artisans to either return here from their labors, or depart for their work.

Boreal Ridge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

solitude, artisans of Ice Forge share their knowledge and work together to hone their skills. The forge’s creations are each as unique as their creators, often letting the smiths express something new

characters must get the smiths to work together to create the item. Foundations. A chasm in the cliffside near the town has begun to emit strange vapors. Fearing something left over from the Phyrexian

Dryad

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

stays forever youthful and alluring. If the tree is harmed, she suffers. If the tree is ever destroyed, the dryad descends into madness. Reclusive Fey. Dryads act as guardians of their woodland demesnes

. Shy and reclusive, they watch interlopers from the trees. A dryad struck by the beauty of a stranger might investigate more closely, perhaps even try to lure the individual away to be charmed. Dryads

The Silver Sliver

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

fine. But if there’s no money changing hands, how do you measure the value of the work? The Silver Sliver exemplifies what goes wrong when good people fail to grasp the complexities of the world. They

won’t sometimes do a dishonest day’s work for an honest day’s wage. I feel like making your company’s name a tongue twister is a bold move in this marketplace. I wouldn’t have done that. I’ve told the

Fishery

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

dwarf architect in charge of rebuilding the town, whom everyone calls “The Growler” behind her back. Jack Torver, the newest council member (see “Torver’s Post” for more information). A job board outside

of the fishery holds notices for adventurers looking for work. If the characters inspect the job board, proceed to the “The Quest Board” section.

Demonomicon of Iggwilv Legacy

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

spells (save DC 20) from it: magic circle (1 charge), magic jar (3 charges), planar ally (3 charges), planar binding (2 charges), plane shift (to layers of the Abyss only; 3 charges), summon fiend (3

mundane and quite out-of-date copy of the Tome of Zyx, the work that served as the foundation for the Demonomicon. Once the staff emerges, the demon lord Fraz-Urb’luu instantly knows.

Seeds of Fear

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

Seeds of Fear Aside from supernatural sources of dread and monsters who strike terror in their victims, fear is subjective and often quite personal. A battle-hardened warrior and a reclusive scholar

Seeds of Fear table offers some examples. These can change over time as characters grow, overcome old fears, and discover new uncertainties. Work with players to determine when their Seeds of Fear might

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

often work together, with emerald dragons tracking the source of an incursion while sapphire dragons plan and execute a decisive purge—or recruit agents to do it for them. Emerald dragons&rsquo

a constant battle against deep gnome miners, who scour the tunnels of the dragon’s lair in search of emeralds. 2 An adult silver dragon tries to befriend and draw out a reclusive adult

Additional Crew Stations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

station takes 14 days of work. Replacing an existing crew station with a different one halves the cost of the new crew station. An airship’s Helm can’t be removed or replaced. At the DM’s discretion

the Repair Clamps, a crew member can take the Quick Repair action. Sky Veil (15,000 GP) Medium Object Armor Class: 15 Hit Points: 25 Charge (Requires Elemental Core). A crew member must expend one

Patron Benefits

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

Patron Benefits With a dragonmarked house as your group’s patron, you gain the following benefits: Compensation. Your patron house pays you for the work you do on its behalf. On average, the house

house, you can secure them at a discounted rate (10 percent off the normal charge). You might also be able to trade in a favor to get extraordinary services or a larger discount. Independence. Each

2. Umber Hulk Pen

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

enough, they might witness the umber hulks carving out new areas of the dungeon in the blank part of the map. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the umber hulks

to either return here to rest if they are elsewhere, or to depart for the tomb to begin work, opening or closing the stone slab accordingly.

NPC Information

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

NPC Information Petty Officer Winston Ryeback takes command of Miken, Krik’Lit, and Pffred and puts them to work unpacking gear (see “Equipment List” below), taking inventory, and setting up a

Ryeback (RIE-bak) is a muscular giff in charge of the food served at the Academy (and on the rare occasion, he crews a ship). Like anyone else who runs a respectable galley, he’s a staunch believer in the

11. Escape Room

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

superior mason’s tools here. These tools grant advantage when used to make an appropriate crafting check, and are worth 500 gp. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area

either brings the statue one day of work closer or further from completion (a 50 percent chance for either).

26. Workshop

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

human sculptors here (use the cultist stat block) work feverishly to cover for the absence of the colleagues who left for the Tomb of Horrors. If the characters talk to them, the sculptors assume they

area 11 of chapter 3. Even incomplete, it is worth 500 gp. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the sculptors to leave and return to their dormitory (area 33).

2. Unhappy Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

do more exciting work elsewhere. They might offer to kill the current leader and put the workers in charge, or they might come up with a totally different plan. Whatever the party’s tactics allow the

2. Unhappy Cultists If the characters are able to approach without tripping the alarm, they might hear some disgruntled cultists talking while they work. If the alarm was tripped, the cultists wait

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