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Cranium Rat Squeaker Swarm

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as to divination spells.Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bites"} to hit

the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13): At will: command,* detect thoughts,* sending* 1/day each: confusion,* dominate monster* *To cast this spell, the swarm must have more than half its hit

Swarm of Cranium Rats

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

temporary hit points. Telepathic Shroud. The swarm is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as to all divination spells.Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +5

of its hit points remaining, the swarm casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13): At will: command

Inquisitor of the Mind Fire

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, calm emotions, detect magic, detect thoughts, dispel magic, sending, suggestion 1/day each: mass suggestion, modify memory Inquisitor’s Command (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType

":"recharge","rollAction":"Inquisitor's Command"}. Each creature of the inquisitor’s choice that it can see within 60 feet of it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed until

Isperia

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. Isperia is immune to any effect that would sense her emotions or read her thoughts, as well as any divination spell that she refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain her intentions or

":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). Isperia has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, resistance, sacred flame, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): command

Sphinx of Judgment

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the

sphinx has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): friends, mage hand, message 1st level (4 slots): command, ensnaring strike, shield 2nd level (3 slots): calm emotions, hold person

Tearulai

Magic Items Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

limbs, with the effect of such loss determined by the GM. If the creature has no limb to sever, you lop off a portion of its body instead. In addition, you can speak the sword’s command word to

cause the blade to shed bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet. Speaking the command word again or sheathing the sword puts out the light. Evil creatures can’t

Tromokratis

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

settlements. Whether it acts at the command of the god Thassa or to sate its own hunger, Tromokratis numbers among the most feared threats in the sea, having no fixed lair and wandering where it will

its hearts are exposed, Tromokratis can choose one of its mythic actions when it uses a legendary action. Read or paraphrase the following text when Tromokratis uses its Hearts of the Kraken trait

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

each: command, divination, hypnotic pattern, lesser restorationThe dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at

the signs written in starlight. They read these signs as omens, giving them glimpses of what is to come, and they eagerly examine the potential futures of any creatures who come to them in peace

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

: command, divination, greater restoration, hypnotic pattern, invisibilityThe dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a

sky and tracking the signs written in starlight. They read these signs as omens, giving them glimpses of what is to come, and they eagerly examine the potential futures of any creatures who come to

Swarm of Cranium Rats Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

than half of its hit points remaining, the swarm can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components: At will: command, comprehend languages, detect thoughts 1/day each: confusion

temporary hit points. Telepathic Shroud. The swarm is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as to all divination spells.Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +5

Athlete

Backgrounds Mythic Odysseys of Theros

exploits precede you and might open doors or loosen tongues. Whether in one of the poleis, between them, or among the nonhuman peoples of Theros, physical contests and those who pursue them command

respect bordering on reverence. Athletes arise from all walks of life and all cultures and quite often cross paths with one another. Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, Athletics Tool Proficiencies

Androsphinx Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the

following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): command, detect evil and good, detect magic 2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration

Wave Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

equal to half its hit point maximum. The weapon also functions as a trident of fish command and a weapon of warning. It can confer the benefit of a cap of water breathing while you hold it, and you can

, and a Charisma of 18. It has hearing and darkvision out to a range of 120 feet. The weapon communicates telepathically with its wielder and can speak, read, and understand Aquan. It can also speak

Aarakocra

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

;and were imbued with a measure of their masters’ power over winds. Their descendants still command echoes of that power. From below, aarakocra look like large birds and thus are sometimes called

increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

) into a thought strand that others can potentially read, share, or steal. These thought strands are treated as valuable currency among the Dimir. Suggested Characteristics Skilled at infiltration

. Dimir Contacts d8 Contact 1 I know a Dimir courier who relays messages to me from someone higher up the chain of command. 2 I get orders from a shapeshifter I recognize only

Ghost of Amun Sa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Ghost of Amun Sa Eventually, the characters come across the ghost of Amun Sa. Read or paraphrase the following text: A solitary man dressed in tattered clothing appears over the crest of a nearby

dune. At first, he seems to shimmer in the heat and desert haze, but as he walks closer, it becomes apparent that he’s a ghost. This is the ghost of Amun Sa, former pharaoh of Bakar. He walks in a

Creeping Hut

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

animate and attack them. If this happens, read: The giant roots beneath the hut come to life and pull themselves up out of the mire. The hut and the roots lurch and groan, becoming a lumbering mass that

cracks as it walks, crushing all in its path. Baba Lysaga’s creeping hut (see appendix D) is a ponderous construct that heeds Baba Lysaga’s instructions and no one else’s. It fights until destroyed

Rubina Larkingdale

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Rubina Larkingdale Lawful Neutral Human First Year (Silverquill) When Rubina walks into a room, people take notice. A measured performer with gravitas beyond her years, Rubina is a valued member

rubbed off, and you can easily command an entire room’s attention. They hear your words favorably if you wish. Bond Bane: Whenever any band performs in public, its members stop and shake their heads in disapproval when they see you.

20. Huge Pit Filled with Spikes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7

them, read: A ten-foot-deep, empty pit completely fills the passageway and extends so far as to make jumping across it impossible for most creatures. Spike Trap. The characters might deduce that

block didn’t work—unless the check fails by 5 or more, in which case the job seems solid but fails when someone walks on the plate.

Arrival at the Wreck

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

Arrival at the Wreck When the characters arrive at the wreck, read or paraphrase the following boxed text to the players: A towering wreck rises from the scorched hellscape. It looks like a giant

. All the lower decks have been picked clean, but the command deck at the top still holds promise. Characters can scale the wreck’s torn outer hull to reach this deck, which is 80 feet off the ground at

Get Moving, People!

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

Get Moving, People! Read or paraphrase the following to begin the adventure: The day began early at four bells as you were awakened by Boatswain Tarto in a most discourteous fashion. Dodging thrown

. The good news is that an empty tyrant ship drifts above Toril, waiting for you to crew it, though you’ll need to install a spelljamming helm on the Command Deck to make the ship fly. Traveling aboard

Jijibisha's Vengeance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

with Amanisha, the effects of Jijibisha’s wall of fire spell spring up, separating as many characters from their boat as possible. Read the following description: A woman with tattered, ancient robes and

skin the color of a drowned corpse walks out of swamp at the south edge of the island. “Welcome, visitors! I am Jijibisha Manivarshi—I’m sure you’ve heard of me. I know you’ve come to steal my

Githyanki

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

exercise and a tome of clear thought, and she has promised to award both items to her most accomplished soldier. In truth, she plans to read these tomes to gain their benefits herself, but uses the

promise of this reward to trick her troops into running themselves ragged. Al’chaia’s second in command, Urlon, is tired of the abuse and plots against her.

Battle of Kalaman

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

rest concludes to the sound of warning horns. Darrett or a messenger from Marshal Vendri urges them to hurry to the command post atop the Trade Gate. Once the characters arrive, read the following text

25. Creature Storage

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

her chest. The caryatids face inward. Modron. Circling the caryatids counterclockwise is a quadrone with its bow at the ready. It makes clicking and clacking noises as it walks. Bas-Reliefs. The

walls are carved with bas-reliefs of unicorns and bare-branched trees. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of abjuration magic around the pillars. Touching a pillar while speaking the proper command

4. Armory

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

4. Armory The armory door has an arcane lock spell cast on it. Officially, only Ras Nsi, Sekelok, and Fenthaza know the command phrase to bypass the spell (“white feather”). Speaking the command

25 Strength (Athletics) check. When the characters peer inside, read: Gleaming scimitars, serpent helms, and suits of scale armor cram the racks of this vault. Large bones and horned skulls litter

Githyanki

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

this level await reinforcements from level 16. Yaveklar, the knight in command, intends to personally cut off the ulitharid’s head and present it to her superiors. Her second in command, Lashiir

, wants to see Yaveklar stripped of her command for incompetence. QUALITH DOOR LOCKS Mounted on both sides of every door in the mind flayer colony (areas 9 through 20) is a burnished plate of dark, alien

Activating a Magic Item

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

details how an item is activated. Certain items use the following rules for their activation. Command Word A command word is a word or short phrase that must be spoken or signed for an item to work

. Spoken command words must be audible and fail to work in areas where all sound is suppressed, as in the area of the Silence spell. Consumable Items Some items are consumed—used up, in other words—when

Possible Endings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

passengers are safely aboard the Moondancer, read: The crystalline vine coils upward, scraping the sky. From the harbor, you can see similar vines miles from the settlement, having burst out of the world and

don’t make it to the docks, Captain Sartell reveals her identity to Traevus and negotiates a deal with him whereby she takes command of the Moondancer in exchange for delivering Traevus, his gang, and

8. Kraken Kibble

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

, read or paraphrase the following boxed text: This half of the broken ship is wide open. Lines with large hooks hang from the top of the inside, stretched from floor to ceiling and secured at either end

triggers that allow them to fire both ballistae once from their side. BALLISTAE TRAP Simple trap (level 5–10, dangerous threat) Trigger. A creature that walks or swims through the tripwires triggers the

Adventure Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Adventure Overview This adventure begins when the characters read the story of the lost golem in Alkazaar’s Appendix and discover the magic picture in the book. The picture-portal can teleport the

rests. In the final showdown, the party must defeat a dracolich named Zikzokrishka and then command the golem to open the vault and complete its mission—to deliver the prince’s body to Elysium.

Hollow Deck Havoc

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

and parts from dead autognomes to construct a fourth clockwork horror, which is only half assembled. Once these creatures notice the characters, read or paraphrase the following: The insectile

to one another, so thri-kreen characters understand what they say as they attack. The creatures mockingly praise the characters for bringing a spelljamming helm onto the tyrant ship, so the horrors can take command of the vessel once the characters are all dead.

Activating an Item

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

Activating an Item Activating some magic items requires a user to do something in particular, such as holding the item and uttering a command word, reading the item if it is a scroll, or drinking it

item requires an action to activate, that action isn’t a function of the Use an Object action, so a feature such as the rogue’s Fast Hands can’t be used to activate the item. Command Word A command word

X22. Northwest Annex

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

X22. Northwest Annex When one of the doors to this room is opened, read: Torches in sconces illuminate a dining table in the center of the room. Covering the table is a magnificent feast that fills

command the ewer to fill with 1 gallon of wine, and it can’t produce more wine until the next dawn. Many unscrupulous Barovians and Vistani would kill to obtain this ewer. Others would gladly pay for it or accept it as a gift.

9: Tavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

9: Tavern Dubbed the Drunken Dragon, this tavern caters to residents and visitors alike and hosts a nightly drinking game. When the characters arrive at the tavern, read the following boxed text

Mallyn walks the trails outside the keep. If you meet her, say hello for me! She’s my niece.” (True) “Whenever I order a cake, it gets seized by goblins, roadside bandits—you name it. I guess everybody

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