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Dungeon Master’s Guide
stone cracks and turns to powder if the book rests on it long enough.
Whenever a creature that isn’t a Fiend or an Undead attunes to the Book of Vile Darkness, that creature makes a DC 17
by any means while your soul remains imprisoned.
Adjusted Ability Scores. One ability score of your choice increases by 2, to a maximum of 24. Another ability score of your choice decreases by 2, to
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
choice.
Entrapping Rend. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Entrapping Rend"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 23 (5d6 + 6);{"diceNotation
with their claws—they delight in knocking foes into pits full of jagged bones—and their barbed rib cage cracks open like a hunting trap to snap closed around a victim.Poison
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
stone. Each creature of the dabus’s choice in that area must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or take 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Grasping Ground
. Where they travel, cracks in the mortar seal shut, stray bricks float back into place, and ruined city blocks are restored. These are dabus, the silent caretakers of Sigil and loyal servants of the
Magic Items
Keys from the Golden Vault
abide the book’s presence. Ordinary plants wither in its presence, animals are unwilling to approach it, and the book gradually destroys whatever it touches. Even stone cracks and turns to
, one ability score of your choice increases by 2, to a maximum of 24. Another ability score of your choice decreases by 2, to a minimum of 3. The book can’t adjust your ability scores again
Book of Vile Darkness
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
abide the book’s presence. Ordinary plants wither in its presence, animals are unwilling to approach it, and the book gradually destroys whatever it touches. Even stone cracks and turns to
reading and studying the book, one ability score of your choice increases by 2, to a maximum of 24. Another ability score of your choice decreases by 2, to a minimum of 3. The book can’t adjust your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
about with their claws—they delight in knocking foes into pits full of jagged bones—and their barbed rib cage cracks open like a hunting trap to snap closed around a victim. Anhkolox
Huge Undead
succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 20 feet in a horizontal direction of the anhkolox’s choice.
Entrapping Rend. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the first time, read the following text: A hollow, mocking voice reaches you, echoing as if from far away. “I’ll give you a simple choice, my misguided knights. You can join Lady Silvra, and I’ll
, one of the stained-glass windows on the stage cracks. The fractures look like the character as if they were trapped within the glass. Forsake Lady Silvra or Silence. Those who say they’ll abandon Lady
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Dabus Among the bustling throngs of Sigil’s streets float gray-skinned, vaguely humanlike figures with curled horns. Where they travel, cracks in the mortar seal shut, stray bricks float back into
sprout clutching appendages made of stone. Each creature of the dabus’s choice in that area must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or take 9 (2d8) bludgeoning damage and have the grappled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
whatever it touches. Even stone cracks and turns to powder if the book rests on it long enough. Whenever a creature that isn’t a Fiend or an Undead attunes to the Book of Vile Darkness, that creature
by any means while your soul remains imprisoned. Adjusted Ability Scores. One ability score of your choice increases by 2, to a maximum of 24. Another ability score of your choice decreases by 2, to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
destroys whatever it touches. Even stone cracks and turns to powder if the book rests on it long enough. A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its
the requisite amount of time reading and studying the book, one ability score of your choice increases by 2, to a maximum of 24. Another ability score of your choice decreases by 2, to a minimum of 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
with a burst of searing, blood-red mist. Each creature of the blood mage’s choice that it can see in that area must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 38 (7d10
students who have fallen through the cracks of the institution. The recruiters approach and befriend these individuals either as potential recruits to the Oriq or as assets who can help the Oriq
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
through cracks in the ceiling. Meteorite. The meteorite looks like it was dropped in the middle of the floor. The 500-pound hunk of blackened metal takes on a dark-blue sheen when its surface is
choice isn’t enough to satisfy either spectator: the characters’ proposal must include a reasonable explanation. The explanation can be as simple as, “Greelob arrived first, so Greelob should guard the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
this tradition at 2nd level, you gain proficiency with light armor, and you gain proficiency with one type of one-handed melee weapon of your choice. You also gain proficiency in the Performance
long a history as the lion style. Its masters punctuate their bladesong with a stunningly rapid rhythm of whip cracks, which can keep many foes at bay and allow the bladesinger space to cast the cruel spells of poison and disease favored by the style.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
that is actually armor of vulnerability (DM’s choice) Strong vibrations here, such as from loud noise, can cause a cave-in like that described in area 3. 6. Provisions Various pieces of frozen meat, some
weighing 2 pounds and worth 200 gp, buried under a mound of snow. 14. Misty Ice Cave Escaping hot air from somewhere beneath filters into this place through numerous cracks in the floor, making it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. This sends a web of cracks through the marble, negating the floor’s frictionless effect and allowing creatures to move across it normally. The sphere also deactivates and falls if it comes into
yield. Any character who understands its words can translate a few of Belchorzh’s choice sayings: “You fight like flumphs!” “You are no match for Belchorzh the Unseen’s terrible eye rays!” “What ugly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
is wasted. As an action, the burgomaster can suppress either of these effects for any number of creatures of the burgomaster’s choice for 1 hour. Noteworthy Sites Curst is separated into six
and weathered stone. Light ekes through glass windows, clouded and spiderwebbed with cracks, illuminating charmless abodes honeycombed with glorified prison cells. Burgomaster’s Estate The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
. Once detected, the pit can be safely avoided by sidling along its perimeter.
Escaping the Pit. The pit’s walls have cracks big enough to serve as handholds, allowing trapped creatures to climb out
all kobolds in the cave. The wyrmling then asks the characters whether it should stay with the kobolds or return home. The kobolds honor the wyrmling’s choice, which corresponds with the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
container, chamber, vault, or other entryway. 10 Language. The bearer can speak and understand a language of the DM’s choice while the item is on the bearer’s person. 11 Sentinel. Choose a kind of creature
obsessed with material wealth. 4 Frail. The item crumbles, frays, chips, or cracks slightly when wielded, worn, or activated. This quirk has no effect on its properties, but if the item has seen much use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
suit of plate armor here is armor of vulnerability (your choice of type). In addition, Lahnis wears a ring of protection. Keys. Lahnis carries a glyph key attuned to this zone, the Hall of Necromancy
Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern the truth. Any non-undead creature that touches an urn must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution or Wisdom saving throw (creature’s choice) or take 10 (3d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
until the platform is raised. A creature that succeeds on its saving throw moves to a space of its choice next to the elevator platform without provoking opportunity attacks. Hellraiser’s Hold. The
, the mechanical gold dragon is designed to breathe fire when a lever is pulled. Pulling the lever cracks the canister and sets the dragon on fire. If the fire breaks out here and isn’t extinguished
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
the formation with a Dexterity or Intelligence check (their choice) using jeweler’s or mason’s tools, or by making an attack with a melee weapon. Compare the creature’s ability check or attack roll
the character answers truthfully, the hag grants them the benefit of either a Greater Restoration spell or a Heal spell (the player’s choice). Doors. A door to the south bears the face of the Jester
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
ambassador from Skullport. Ulquess has been implanting intellect devourers in the skulls of goblinoids, turning them into spies loyal to Xanathar. If its plot is discovered, the mind flayer has no choice but
children issues from small cracks in the walls of this building. Inside, two goblin bosses are minding twenty goblin children (noncombatants). The bigger children are being taught how to bully the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, its crystal roof marred by a web of cracks. Through the gaps in the building’s shell, and on the other side of the open entranceway, you see a strange landscape of miniaturized natural features
action that would directly benefit one of their allies. Bewitched’s Script. The cursed character hears the voice of an imaginary fey creature whispering in their ear. Whenever presented with a choice, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
worn smooth, rise from the center of this large cave. Baleful crimson light leaks from cracks in the jagged pillars, casting an eerie glow on the cave.
Four barlguras lair in this dimly lit cave. Each
looms near the far wall. His skin is marred by cracks that radiate pale-green light.
This is the lair of Zyzkathol, a chaotic evil stone giant who succumbed to the demonic energy that permeates the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
elder brain’s choice within 60 feet of it must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence saving throw or take 32 (5d10 + 5) psychic damage and be stunned for 1 minute. A target can repeat the saving throw at
a psionically enhanced staff made of black metal. When the ulitharid is ready to give up its life, it attaches the staff to the back of its head, and the staff cracks open its skull and peels it apart
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
origins, yet everyone knows its power. When properly entreated by Torimesh, the tree’s red bark cracks and curls like parchment. Pulling it carefully away reveals a prophetic scene rendered in bloody
only that they deeply crave his tea above all others, and for those who do uncover the scam, it’s often too late, leaving them with no choice but to keep coming back. Jopalin personally watches over the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
poses and petrified (or, rather, vitrified) by the cult of the medusa. Many of the statues above the ooze show chips and cracks from long years of weathering. But below the ooze, most of the well
egg held in the talons of a statue of a large bird The characters become bodiless entities inhabiting the mind of a roc soaring high above a world of your choice. A successful DC 12 Charisma check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
fit that creature’s index finger, and warm orange light spills from minuscule cracks that form on its outer surface. The ring has 6 charges left. While attuned to the ring, a creature can expend 1
). Alternatively, you can have them catch up to the party at a dramatic moment of your choice. Wherever the characters happen to be, an Uthgardt shaman (see appendix C) and six tribal warriors, each mounted on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
can identify, and Torimesh steadfastly refuses to say anything about its origins, yet everyone knows its power. When properly entreated by Torimesh, the tree’s red bark cracks and curls like
with no choice but to keep coming back. Jopalin personally watches over the customers and ensures that only those who seem vulnerable get the “special” tea, avoiding suspicion from any who might decide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
use its action to make a melee attack against a creature other than itself of the scion’s choice. If no creature is within its reach, the affected creature makes a ranged attack against a creature of
the scion’s choice, throwing its weapon if necessary. On a successful save, a creature is immune to the scion’s Fog of Deception for the next 24 hours.
Regional Effects The region surrounding a