common returning grudges to have reveal

Book of Vile Darkness

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

divined. Nature can’t abide the book’s presence. Ordinary plants wither in its presence, common animals are unwilling to approach it, and the book gradually destroys whatever it touches. Even

lore about demons. When you do so, you have Advantage on that check. At the DM’s discretion, the book might reveal secrets no mortal should know, such as the true names of powerful Fiends

Constructed Commoner

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

makes them look like flesh-and-blood people, and the constructs conduct themselves as convincingly real humanoids who are simply living their lives in Wisteria Vale. Detect magic spells do not reveal

notices that if the villagers are asked about anything outside Wisteria Vale or their individual talents, they quickly change subjects to small talk about the weather or gossip, and always in Common

Tlexolotl

Monsters Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

, rising only rarely to gorge itself on massive amounts of animal and plant life before returning to its slumber. Should a tlexolotl’s sleep be disturbed—whether by intruders in its volcanic

destructive prowess, the land around its volcano is often naturally abundant. It’s common for those who live nearby to honor the tlexolotl as a protector of the land, as the ash it creates rejuvenates the soil and encourages life to flourish.Fire, Poison

Girallon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

looks like an oversized, four-armed ape with grayish-tan skin and white fur. Its vicious fangs and claws reveal it to be a monstrous predator. Girallons are most common in temperate or warm forest

Shield of the Hidden Lord

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Intelligence of 22, a Wisdom of 18, and a Charisma of 24, as well as hearing and truesight out to a range of 120 feet. The shield can speak, read, and understand Common and Infernal, and it can communicate

on its own. The pit fiend won’t reveal its true nature, referring to itself only as the Hidden Lord. It drops hints and subtle suggestions that it is an angel trapped in an unholy prison. If

Investigator

Backgrounds Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

the mysteries you’re embroiled in are local crimes or realm-spanning conspiracies, you’re driven by a personal need to hunt down even the most elusive clues and reveal what others would

, evidence from a past case (choose one or roll for a trinket from the Horror Trinkets table after this background), a set of Clothes, Common;common clothes, and 10 gp Path to Mystery Your first case

Aasimar Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

celestial heritage. These often begin subtle and become more obvious when the aasimar gains the ability to reveal their full celestial nature. The Aasimar Celestial Features table has examples you can

. 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 and

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

;Disguise kit Languages: One of your choice Equipment: A Dimir insignia, three small knives, a set of dark-colored common clothes, and the starting equipment of the background described in this

reveal them. (Any) 4 Knowledge. I want to know as much as I can about this city and how it works. (Any) 5 Independence. I value the freedom to pursue my own goals without interference

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

one that you’re perfectly willing to use for your advantage. You know what people want and you deliver, or rather, you promise to deliver. Common sense should steer people away from things that

sound too good to be true, but common sense seems to be in short supply when you’re around. The bottle of pink-colored liquid will surely cure that unseemly rash, this ointment — nothing

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

and twisted remains of a failed experiment, a hammer, a block and tackle, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 5 gp (Azorius 1-zino coins) Feature: Urban Infrastructure The popular

solutions. (Chaotic) 3 Discovery. Every experiment has the potential to reveal more secrets of the multiverse. (Any) 4 Science. A rigorous application of logical principles and

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

clade — a diverse group of individuals combining disparate talents in pursuit of a common goal — or a researcher on a specialized, short-term project focused on addressing an immediate

offer bribes, favors, or other incentives to induce people to reveal their secrets. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an inaccessible place, or that it simply can

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

have been known to retreat from intrusions into their woodland homes, confident that they can simply wait the invaders out. But when the need arises, elves reveal a stern martial side, demonstrating

humans translate their family names into Common, but others retain the Elvish version. Child Names: Ara, Bryn, Del, Eryn, Faen, Innil, Lael, Mella, Naill, Naeris, Phann, Rael, Rinn, Sai, Syllin

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

picks and hammers in deep mines and blazing forges, a commitment to clan and tradition, and a burning hatred of goblins and orcs—these common threads unite all dwarves. Short and Stout Bold

common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male

Changeling

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

other changelings, a new face may reveal an aspect of their soul. The first changelings in the multiverse appeared in the Feywild, and the wondrous, mutable essence of that plane lingers in

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 and

22. Tower Entrance

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

22. Tower Entrance The double door to the north pushes open to reveal area 19 beyond. Creatures that head north through the doorway get no sense that they’re leaving Halaster’s extradimensional tower

and returning to Undermountain. This room, which has several other doors leading away from it, contains the following features: Statue. Standing atop a raised stone dais in the middle of the room

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

dominated by his emotions—intelligent, but not wise. Arrogant and prone to gloating, he carries grudges, has a huge chip on his shoulder, and spends a lot of time fashioning elaborate revenge scenarios

use for healing magic, and a sorcerer can meet most of the tribe’s other magic-related needs. Kobold shamans are very rare; priests of Kurtulmak, when they reveal themselves, are easily recognized

Conclusion

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

they learned within, then figure out their next move. If the characters didn’t find the rotor of return when exploring the lighthouse, Wizzy can reveal where the relic is hidden if he survived. He is

60 feet. She speaks Common and Infernal. As a paladin and an iconic occultant franchisee (see “Company Positions” in chapter 2), Talanatha would also make an excellent replacement character if a

Customizing the Puzzle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

expertise, consider adding art to the room’s walls or on decorative book covers that reveal connections between the listed spells and components. These images might give away a few connections

between the lists or lower the DCs of the puzzle’s hint checks. Raising the Difficulty Rather than using common spells the characters might be familiar with, a more challenging version of this puzzle might

Dragon Dilemma

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

—Briochebane’s favorite dessert—to coax the dragon into returning to the bakery. Fill stresses that the characters are not to eat the rolls, or the dragon might not heed their commands. If they want their own

, Fill will give each character one free roll. If the characters refuse, Fill asks only that the characters not reveal the secrets he shared with them. Before they depart, the baker mentions that

24. Empty Classroom

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

24. Empty Classroom Chalkboard. A blackboard covers the entire east wall. Written across it in big chalk letters are the words “YOU ALL FAIL!” in Common. Desks. Whenever a creature enters the room

, seven stone desks magically rise from the floor, facing the blackboard in an arc. (The desks sink back into the floor when all creatures leave the room.) Secret Door. A secret door in the south wall pushes open to reveal a dusty, web-choked passage between this room and area 25.

Specter

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

1d8 The Specter Lurks Near... 1 A community afflicted by curses, grudges, plagues, or tragedies. 2 An evil Artifact or a deadly magical device. 3 The lair of a Fiend or an Undead. 4 The place

; Charmed, Exhaustion, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained, Unconscious Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10 Languages Understands Common plus one other language but

Aphelion's Errands, Level 2

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

the drop tube, Aphelion appears on a screen outside the tube and speaks to them in Common: “Greetings, explorers! Welcome to the observation deck. There are a few tasks in need of completion on this

gifts them four energy cells instead. The items are delivered by a combat robot that arrives via the nearest drop tube before returning to the first level of the ship.

Wight Lifedrinker

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

Wight Lifedrinker Life-Leeching Corpse Warrior Wights are the withered corpses of relentless warriors whose wickedness sustains them beyond death. After dying and returning from the grave, a wight

Languages Common plus one other language CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2) Traits Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the wight has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls. Actions

Quest: Wake-up Call

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

aloud: “Three guests sleeping in the common room this evening requested to be woken before sunrise, but I have a morning errand to attend to, so I won’t be able to fulfill my promise to them. I’d like

does that sound?” If the characters agree, Haldryck thanks them and describes the three guests who requested wake-up calls before returning to his duties. Waking the Early Risers When the characters

Investigator

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

elusive clues and reveal what others would keep hidden in the shadows. Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Insight, Investigation, or Perception Tool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, thieves’ tools

Equipment: A magnifying glass, evidence from a past case (choose one or roll for a trinket from the Horror Trinkets table later in this chapter), a set of common clothes, and 10 gp

Gremishka

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

magic—particularly spellbooks, spell components, familiars, and the like. Gremishkas delight in tormenting magic-users, holding vicious grudges against those who gave them life as they infest the

Languages understands Common but can’t speak Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage plus

Investigating the Quake

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

persuaded his followers that the way to ascend in the hierarchy is to reveal that the higher-ups are not as capable of protecting the lore of Candlekeep as they should be. He dreams of delivering a

Members Alias Real Name Notes Alpaca Macadamia Nuts Marci Plumpitter Human cultist; speaks Common Chicken Peach Baff Boltlock Rock gnome cultist with darkvision 60 ft.; speaks Common and Gnomish

Back in Vogler

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

Back in Vogler After returning to Vogler, Mayor Raven, Cudgel, and Becklin ask the characters to join them at the Brass Crab as Darrett and other villagers tend to the wounded. The Kingfisher

Festival’s levity is abandoned as worried locals seek refuge or mill about the village circle, uncertain how to help. The Brass Crab’s owner, Yalme, had prepared the tavern’s common room for a night of

Sacrifices to Auril

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

practice that started a little over a year ago, when it became clear that Auril was angry and summer would not be returning anytime soon. The town speakers (see the “Council of Speakers” sidebar) have

drawn is sacrificed at nightfall. The ill-fated soul is stripped bare and either tied to a post or sent into the tundra to die. Accusations of rigged lotteries are common but usually not acted upon

Spirit Board

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

forces move the planchette toward letters and symbols, gradually revealing a cryptic message. The spirits boards common in the Land of the Mists were first created by members of the Keepers of the Feather

features séances employing a spirit board. When making use of this game prop, you take the role of the forces guiding the planchette. Move the planchette subtly to reveal mysterious messages appropriate to your adventures.

Navigation

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

based on the day’s most common terrain: DC 10 for coasts and lakes, or DC 15 for jungles, mountains, rivers, swamps, and wastelands. Apply a +5 bonus to the check if the group sets a slow pace for

on their map of Chult. The next time a navigator succeeds on a Wisdom (Survival) check made to navigate, reveal the party’s actual location to the players. Map 2.1: Chult

Starting the Adventure

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

that parts to reveal distant cliffs. A port emerges from the mist, nestled among mangroves. Elaborate mud-brick buildings in chalky pastel colors line the shore. A grand mud-brick castle bristling with

. Each is given a private room, and delicious meals are prepared and served in the common room. Anadoua is happy to share details from the “Djaynai and Janya Gazetteer” section or direct the characters toward the market for any mundane items they require.

Needle Blight

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

Needle Blight In the shadows of a forest, needle blights might be taken at a distance for shuffling, hunched humanoids. Up close, these creatures reveal themselves as horrid plants whose conifer-like

4 (−3) WIS 8 (−1) CHA 3 (−4) Condition Immunities blinded, deafened Senses blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 9 Languages understands Common but

Adventures in Dementlieu

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

Adventures in Dementlieu Duchess Saidra’s story presents a warped fairytale rooted in the common anxieties of modern life: fear of missing out and of being “unmasked” as a fraud. As the characters

lower social status, or if their poor manners reveal their inferior quality, they become targets of derision and the city’s social scene closes to them. For more adventure ideas, consider the plots on

Where to Use Riddles

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

Where to Use Riddles Puzzle-loving antagonists and mischievous monsters are the most common ways to introduce a riddle. Here are some suggestions for how to incorporate riddles into adventures

helpful magic, or permission to pass through the monster’s lair unscathed. If combat is inevitable, the answer to a monster’s riddle might reveal useful information like the monster’s secret weapon or

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