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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
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
Magic Items
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
chosen creature’s appearance exactly, including its voice. Your size and speed are replaced by the chosen creature’s. You otherwise retain your own game statistics. While in this new form
form. Interactions with you while you are transformed by the crown reveal no illusory magic, nor do they reveal anything other than details about the creature you’re disguised as. You count as
Magic Items
Out of the Abyss
Lost for ages in the Underdark, Dawnbringer appears to be a gilded longsword hilt. While grasping the hilt, you can use a bonus action to make a blade of pure radiance spring from the hilt, or cause
. It has hearing and darkvision out to a range of 120 feet.
The sword can speak, read, and understand Common, and it can communicate with its wielder telepathically. Its voice is kind and feminine. It
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
as smooth as a salamander’s.
Some intelligent Humanoid mutates retain their personalities from before they were exposed to the Far Realm. Some, driven by the allure of otherworldly powers, seek
have tried to create armies of mutates to sweep through the Underdark. However, their efforts always proved fruitless, and eventually the mind flayers gave up their schemes.
Several common types of
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
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
whose ancestors underwent, horrific magical transformations, to the extent that they retain only a fraction of their original being. Their humanoid bodies incorporate the features of various beasts. For
forms results in its having a slow, awkward gait.
Sound Mimicry. Mongrelfolk have misshapen mouths and vocal cords. They speak fragmented Common mixed with various animal cries and nonsense. They
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
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
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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
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
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
: Choose one of Elvish, Giant, or Kraul
Equipment: A Golgari insignia, a poisoner’s kit, a pet beetle or spider, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp worth of mixed
animate dead, plant growth
4th
giant insect, grasping vine
5th
cloudkill, insect plague
Golgari magic is often accompanied by a sickly green glow and a rotting
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
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
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
Darkling
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
speak of a seelie fey who betrayed the Summer Queen. His true name has been stricken from history, but the stories call him Dubh Catha ("Dark Crow" in Common). So great was the Summer Queen's wrath
that she cursed every member of his house. Other fey refer to the descendants of Dubh Catha's house as the dubh sith-or, in Common, "darklings." Darklings most often settle in secluded caverns and
Darkling Elder
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
call him Dubh Catha ("Dark Crow" in Common). So great was the Summer Queen's wrath that she cursed every member of his house. Other fey refer to the descendants of Dubh Catha's house as the dubh sith-or
, in Common, "darklings." Darklings most often settle in secluded caverns and chambers beneath the towns of other species. From such enclaves, they quietly ply their trade as thieves and assassins
Elf
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Tankard of Plenty Wondrous item, common This golden stein is decorated with dancing dwarves and grain patterns. If you speak the command word (“Illefarn”) while grasping the handle, the tankard fills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Tankard of Plenty Wondrous item, common This golden stein is decorated with dancing dwarves and grain patterns. If you speak the command word (“Illefarn”) while grasping the handle, the tankard fills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Tankard of Plenty (pp. 178–179) The following new magic item has been added: Tankard of Plenty Wondrous item, common
This golden stein is decorated with dancing dwarves and grain patterns.
If you
speak the command word (“Illefarn”) while grasping the handle, the tankard fills with three pints of rich dwarven ale. The tankard has 3 charges. Using the tankard’s property expends 1 charge, and the tankard regains all expended charges daily at dawn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Tankard of Plenty Wondrous item, common This golden stein is decorated with dancing dwarves and grain patterns. If you speak the command word (“Illefarn”) while grasping the handle, the tankard fills
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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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Int 6 −2 −2
Wis 10 +0 +0
Cha 3 −4 −4
Immunities Deafened
Senses Blindsight 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Understands Common and Druidic but can’t speak
CR 7 (XP
2,900; PB +3)
Actions
Multiattack. The blight makes two Branch attacks and uses Grasping Root.
Branch. Melee Attack Roll: +9, reach 15 ft. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6) Bludgeoning damage.
Grasping Root
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
a scroll isn’t too hard, but other items are out of the realm of most but the wealthiest nobles. Likewise, aside from a few common magic items, you won’t normally come across magic items or spells to
purchase. The value of magic is far beyond simple gold and should always be treated as such. Gems, Jewelry, and Art Objects. These items retain their full value in the marketplace, and you can either
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Gothic Horror Villains Villains in gothic horror tales are subtle or unassuming until they reveal their true nature. Any intriguing figure with a dark secret can serve as a gothic horror villain, and
isn’t a vampire, but uses his reputation as one to terrorize his vassals
2 An indulgent socialite who made a terrible bargain with a fell power to retain her youth
3 A scientist obsessed with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
The Dreaming Dark In the spaces between sleeping and waking, nightmares wait with grasping claws. The quori spirits that rule Dal Quor spent a thousand years seizing control of the continent of
infiltrate other organizations. Anyone could become an Inspired vessel, or be prompted into taking foolish action by a dream. Its agents are scattered across the world and have no obvious connection to one another, until they reveal their true nature and purpose.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
blights might be mistaken at a distance for shuffling, hunched humanoids. Up close, these creatures reveal themselves as horrid plants whose conifer-like needles grow across their bodies in quivering
, deafened
Senses blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 9
Languages understands Common but can’t speak
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Actions
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
name, typically a combination of other Elvish words. Some elves traveling among humans translate their family names into Common, but others retain the Elvish version. Child Names: Ara, Bryn, Del, Eryn
, Thia, Vadania, Valanthe, Xanaphia Family Names (Common Translations): Amakiir (Gemflower), Amastacia (Starflower), Galanodel (Moonwhisper), Holimion (Diamonddew), Ilphelkiir (Gemblossom), Liadon (Silverfrond), Meliamne (Oakenheel), Naïlo (Nightbreeze), Siannodel (Moonbrook), Xiloscient (Goldpetal)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
name, typically a combination of other Elvish words. Some elves traveling among humans translate their family names into Common, but others retain the Elvish version. Child Names: Ara, Bryn, Del, Eryn
, Thia, Vadania, Valanthe, Xanaphia Family Names (Common Translations): Amakiir (Gemflower), Amastacia (Starflower), Galanodel (Moonwhisper), Holimion (Diamonddew), Ilphelkiir (Gemblossom), Liadon (Silverfrond), Meliamne (Oakenheel), Naïlo (Nightbreeze), Siannodel (Moonbrook), Xiloscient (Goldpetal)
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
exactly, including its voice. Your size and speed are replaced by the chosen creature’s. You otherwise retain your own game statistics. While in this new form, the crown melds into your person and is
transformed by the crown reveal no illusory magic, nor do they reveal anything other than details about the creature you’re disguised as. You count as the chosen creature for the purposes of spells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Dawnbringer Weapon (longsword), legendary (requires attunement by a creature of non-evil alignment) Lost for ages in the Underdark, Dawnbringer appears to be a gilded longsword hilt. While grasping
120 feet. The sword can speak, read, and understand Common, and it can communicate with its wielder telepathically. Its voice is kind and feminine. It knows every language you know while you’re
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Languages Understands Common but can’t speak
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2)
Traits
Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large
enough for a Tiny creature. The swarm can’t regain Hit Points or gain Temporary Hit Points.
Actions
Swarm of Grasping Hands. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 20 (4d8 + 2) Necrotic damage, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the towers of Fairhaven to the common folk working the vast vineyards of Bluevine, Aundairians value wit and wisdom. Aundairians prefer finesse to brute force and appreciate cunning wordplay and fine
Aundair is a small nation, its arcane superiority allowed it retain its dominion during the Last War. The people of Aundair know that knowledge is power, and they take pride in their nation’s magical