charging reclusive given to have revealing

Soulknife Legacy

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

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.

Hythonia

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage for every 5 feet it moves on those spikes.Theros’s reclusive medusas often delight in collecting and expanding their galleries of petrified victims

medusa rising up anew, the last of her shed skin dropping away, revealing glistening, unscarred scales. Fighting Hythonia as a mythic encounter is equivalent to taking on two challenge rating 17

Ogresh

races

. Given their reliance on other folk for survival, it comes as no surprise that many ogresh are masters of social interaction. But some folk maintain that the ogresh ability to glean insight from others

has an unnatural quality to it, revealing more to the ogresh than most creatures would willingly share. Ogresh Traits Creature Type: HumanoidSize: Medium (6 — 7 feet tall)Speed: 30 feetAge

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

sang from every page. Long into the night Liriel read, lighting candle after precious candle. She’d never given much thought to humans, but these stories fascinated her. In these yellowed

shorter lives that they strive to achieve as much as they can in the years they are given. Or maybe they feel they have something to prove to the elder races, and that’s why they build their mighty

Sorcerer Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

from him in a mighty blast of lightning. Crouching behind a stalagmite, a halfling points a finger at a charging troglodyte. A blast of fire springs from her finger to strike the creature. She ducks

to do with it? Perhaps you feel like you’ve been given this power for some lofty purpose. Or you might decide that the power gives you the right to do what you want, to take what you want from

Yetis

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

Yetis Chilling Stalkers of the Frozen Wilds Habitat: Arctic; Treasure: Any Across alpine extremes and frozen frontiers, yetis hunt those that trespass in their territories. Reclusive and merciless

, they resemble giant apes with pale fur and ram-like horns. Yetis easily blend in with snow and icy cliffs, revealing themselves with blood-chilling howls just before striking with their icy claws

6. Water Chamber

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

6. Water Chamber Characters approaching this rough-walled cave hear the sound of pouring water. The water enters through cracks in the 10-foot-high ceiling. Given the rate at which the water flows in

also revealing a diverted underground river that is the source of the water. Once the water level rises to the ceiling, the flow is slowed and the characters can swim upward for 30 feet to reach the

Recurring Expenses

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

Handbook.) Maintenance expenses need to be paid every 30 days. Given that adventurers spend much of their time adventuring, staff includes a steward who can make payments in the party’s absence. Total

maintenance costs (by charging fees, collecting tithes or donations, or selling goods), that is taken into account in the table. Skilled and Untrained Hirelings. The Player’s Handbook explains the difference

Adulthood

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

of elven life that others are most familiar with because it’s the age when elves move outside their reclusive communities and interact with the larger world. They strive to have a permanent effect on

and across different worlds have numerous ideas about the nature of the disruption, because the gods have never given an answer that seems applicable to all. The soul of a half-elf might be an elf

The Watch Arrives

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

nor his pursuers saw the blast coming. Given these findings, Barnibus decides to question the tavern’s owners and occupants, with Sergeant Cromley by his side as a witness and bodyguard. Specifically

Charisma (Persuasion) check. On a success, they nudge Barnibus into revealing what he has discovered, as outlined above.

Thornwall Keep

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

.” Becklin smiles at the memory as she opens the box, revealing a round green shield. The box contains Ispin’s signature shield, a +1 shield carved with a scarred broadleaf tree and painted a mossy green

. The characters all recall hearing Ispin’s story of being given the shield by a unicorn in the far-off forest of Darken Wood. None can say if this is true or another of Ispin’s tall tales. Becklin gives

T12: Ghastly Work

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

hungry eyes.The double door at the northern end of the hall stands open, revealing a vast chamber beyond. Swathed in shadows at the back of this large chamber towers a massive statue of a goatish fiend

instructions given to her by the statue of Orcus in the next room (area T13). One zombie steadies each Ladder while another zombie perches precariously near the top, paintbrush and paint pot in hand

Mezro

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

— used their god-given magic to transport the entire city to a paradise (a magically constructed demiplane, far from prying eyes). Empty ruins were left behind to create the impression that Mezro had

she would return to Chult when the city was no longer in peril. Artus won’t endanger the Mezroans by revealing the truth about their city. Although the Ring of Winter makes him immortal, he has grown

Haunted Keeps

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

the Feathergale Knights. These “knights” affect a dashing image and are given to drinking, singing, wearing fashionable clothing, and general revelry. The club is a cover for the Cult of the Howling

actually an old stone temple built in a rocky vale at the southern edge of the Sumber Hills. It was recently reborn as the Sacred Stone Monastery, home to reclusive monks dedicated to a mysterious “Way

Dispater

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

discovery that could tip the scales in his favor might be enough to entice him to act against his fellow Lords of the Nine. Given his reclusive nature, gaining an audience with Dispater is difficult at

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

owner, they are often willing to take the chance of revealing themselves because the potential reward is worth the risk. Dragon Servitors Kobolds believe that they were created by Tiamat from the blood

on. Even a stupid or physically weak kobold is given a role in the tribe, whether something as simple as picking mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their

The Perfect Hand

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

hollow thud emanates from the statue if the cards are arranged incorrectly in its hands. Once the cards are placed in the correct arrangement, the statue slides aside, revealing a secret door. Joanna

to arrange a group of objects in the correct order. It’s not important that the objects be cards—they could just as easily be statuettes or paintings on the wall. As long as the characters are given

Worshiping Karametra

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

, occasionally, a centuries-old depiction of the goddess breaks, revealing an ancient icon inside, typically a primitive mud idol of a woman bearing a sheaf of grain in one hand and a skull in the

pull plows, the cats that guard the granaries, and the roosters that wake families and call them to their work are given blessings, special treats, and a day of rest. Stories say that strays found on

Burly's Plan

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

Burly’s Plan Following the characters’ meeting with Witch and Light, Burly pulls the characters aside for a hushed conversation: Burly removes his jack-o’-lantern helmet, revealing a worried

to the happiness of the carnival. The monarch is also given a charm that lets them fly.” “Mister Witch’s Witchlight watch is attached to his waistcoat by a chain, so whoever tries to steal it needs

Infected Townspeople

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

stronghold underneath Phandalin, given that she’s heard of this name in connection to the ancient mind flayer empire. If the characters haven’t figured it out, Gwyn tells them that they must venture into

questioned, the goblins boast about “the people stolen away right beneath where you soak your noses in ale!” Goblin Sighting. On her last visit to town, a reclusive farmer saw small people sneaking

Super-Secret Basement

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

, the door automatically opens into this area, revealing area 3 and activating the mechanical creatures in that area. 3. Recharging Station A buzzing sound and a deep hum rises suddenly as the door

replica tridrones and one replica quadrone, whose task is to bring a modron charging station — the two metallic walls — back online. These replica modrons look exactly like their true modron

Merchants' Ward

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

to be at Goldenthrone, accompanied by a retinue of aides and guards. Characters must wait 1d3 hours before being given an audience. In fact, the merchant princes have few day-to-day responsibilities

, they’re likely to obtain an audience and to be given as much of the merchant’s time as they need. 5. Merchant Prince’s Villa Each merchant prince has a private villa in the city. These residences have

12. Red Wizards' Room

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

reveal the depths of the connections between the Red Wizards (at least those friendly to Rath Modar) and the cult. The characters also find other letters from Thay revealing that clearly some Red

that this is something that requires enormous preparation and expense — but the actual magical formulae and chants are not given in this volume. Neither the book nor the other papers here, however

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

peers through an observatory’s telescope. The clouds break, revealing the stars above. A creature casts a divination spell. On nights when I’m feeling especially lonely, I’ll search the sky for that

Camp Vengeance

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

effective warriors at any given time is usually lower due to sickness. Breakbone has two captains under his command: Ord Firebeard (LG male gold dwarf veteran) and Perne Salhana (LG female Tethyrian human

undead but they’re dangerous to Large and Huge beasts. The gatehouse is heavy enough to withstand a charging triceratops, and the gates are never opened without an express command from one of the

Couatl

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

created as guardians and caretakers by a benevolent god not worshiped since the dawn of time, and which is forgotten now by all but the couatls themselves. Most of the divine mandates given to these

. Regardless of a couatl’s task, it prefers to remain hidden, revealing itself only as a last resort. Truth Tellers. A couatl can’t lie, but it can withhold information, answer questions vaguely, or

Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

revealing the trap’s presence. A successful dispel magic spell (DC 18) cast on the trapped section of floor destroys the trap. A creature that enters the trap’s space is teleported along with any objects

attention, think of yourself as a film editor cutting scenes in a movie. Jump from one group of characters to the next while spending no more than a few minutes with any given group or individual. Tense

12. Red Wizards' Room

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

between the Red Wizards (at least those friendly to Rath Modar) and the cult. The characters also find other letters from Thay revealing that clearly some Red Wizards are not nearly as keen on the

enormous preparation and expense—but the actual magical formulae and chants are not given in this volume. Neither the book nor the other papers here, however, provide a timetable for when the cult or the

Glorium

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

colorful wicker shields mounted beside trophies of battle. Among them hangs a magic tapestry adorned with a scene of charging warriors. Its image changes after each battle, reflecting any newly fallen

heroes. A crackling firepit dominates a smoky chamber in another area of the lodge filled with the succulent scent of roasting meats. Magnificent feasts, given by gods of war to their followers, appear on

Phandalin Quests

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

Phandalin Quests The job board outside the townmaster’s hall is where adventurers can learn about quests. Each quest can be given to the players when that quest becomes available (see “Starting

Harbin Wester to collect a reward of 50 gp.” If the characters undertake this quest, see “Dwarven Excavation.” Gnomengarde Quest. “A clan of reclusive rock gnomes resides in a small network of caves in

Dimensional Caverns

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

creature’s savage caw. At the same time, as the ancient deep crow swoops around or a character’s fireball spell catches the edge of the nest, more parchments might dislodge, revealing underlined passages

advice might be — and with no thought given to the fact that relationship advice for humanoids has no bearing on its own needs. Raah needs better guidance. Allow the characters to give Raah any

Hythonia the Cruel

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

Hythonia the Cruel Theros’s reclusive medusas often delight in collecting and expanding their galleries of petrified victims. Unlike other medusas, Hythonia isn’t merely a collector; she’s an artist

rippling coils precedes the medusa rising up anew, the last of her shed skin dropping away, revealing glistening, unscarred scales. Fighting Hythonia as a mythic encounter is equivalent to taking on two

Paliset Hall Locations

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

icicle-covered ceiling, disappearing as they touch the floor. Guests mill about, idly chatting. Guests. At any given time during the gala, 1d6 nobles loiter in the foyer. You can add a named guest to

jewels. A 20-foot-high balcony (area P9) overlooks the ballroom floor. Guests. At any given time during the gala, 2d6 × 2 nobles dance here. You can add a named guest to the ballroom by rolling once on

Tips for New Dungeon Masters

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

player know that their character just took a particularly nasty hit before revealing how much damage was dealt. It’s okay to ask one of your players to make a die roll for you. For example, if you plan

owners of the Witchlight Carnival) as a flamboyant figure, but you get to decide what his voice sounds like and how he reacts to a given situation, based on what the adventure says about him. You can also

Uthgardt Lands

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

call themselves “children of Uthgar.” Though the Uthgardt each belong to a given tribe, these are markers of identity, rather than coherent populations. In my experience, it is rare outside of

World Mountains just north of the Evermoors, is the site of Great Worm Cavern, the ancestral mound of the Great Worm tribe. These Uthgardt are notoriously reclusive; it has been twenty years since the

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