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common or uncommon magic weapon with which you are proficient, or a spell scroll featuring a spell of a level you can cast, appears in your hands. The DM chooses the weapon or spell, which you
tattered black robe. It appears in a space of the DM’s choice within 10 feet of you and attacks you, warning all others that you must win the battle alone. The avatar fights until you die or it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, where the citizens espouse the principles of ambition, self-reliance, and “buyer beware.” Those who take Cyric as their patron tend to be sadists, con artists, power-mad connivers, and worse. Other
has risen o’er this court” might be spoken as a warning that intrigues and infighting have gotten out of hand in a noble household; and married couples know to seek advice from others if “a Dark Sun shines through the window” in their relationship.
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
within they physically transform for a short time.
A shifter’s beast within is reflected by the shifter’s subrace. Four subraces are especially common:
Beasthide often signifies the
to friends and kin, shifters place great value on self-reliance and freedom. It’s a shifter proverb to “always be prepared for the journey yet to come,” and most shifters strive to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Warnings Warnings are the first stage of an apocalypse. A warning can involve a divine voice or a messenger telling people that the end is near, that punishment is coming unless they change their
ways, or that they are heading down a path with disastrous consequences. The Apocalyptic Warnings table provides ideas for warnings that foretell disaster. Apocalyptic Warnings d12 Warning
1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
secret door to area 25. To any character leaning over the balcony to see where the figure went, it appears to have vanished into thin air. 7B. Acererak’s Second Warning A bronze plaque is fixed to the
east wall of the balcony on level 2, engraved with another of Acererak’s cryptic warnings in Common. (Give the players a copy of handout 18 in appendix E.) It reads as follows: The ring is a path to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
way. Perytons are common threats in the region, and ettins sometimes descend from the mountains to raid farmsteads. Night Travel If the characters ignore Paloma’s warning and travel at night, after a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the following telepathic warning in Common: “Turn back! You’re not prepared for the danger that lies ahead!” Characters are free to ignore her warning. She can’t and won’t elaborate on the nature of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
13 (+1)
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Goblin
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Martial Advantage
command or warning whenever a nonhostile creature that it can see within 30 feet of it makes an attack roll or a saving throw. The creature can add a d4 to its roll provided it can hear and understand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
few hundred feet south of the stone is a ravine choked with brush. A trail leads into the brush near a neatly-painted sign that reads, in Common: Come no closer
lest you catch
the disfiguring plague
that afflicts me!
The Lord of Lance Rock
The trail continues down to a cave mouth. Another warning sign with the same message is posted by the opening. If the characters explore the cave, proceed with the “Necromancer’s Cave” encounters below.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
both forces on the move, outbreaks of violence between oozes and fungi become more common, although the followers of Zuggtmoy outnumber the Faceless Lord’s creatures. ARAUMYCOS: GENERAL FEATURES
The
soft enough that characters can sink into it with no warning. Use the quicksand rules in chapter 5, “Adventure Environments,” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for such areas. Creatures that fail to escape become food for Araumycos.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
leagues. Travelers with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 15 or more receive 1d4 rounds of warning: a deep hum in the ethereal matter. Travelers who can’t reach a curtain or portal leading elsewhere
the Border Ethereal of a random plane (roll on the Ethereal Curtains table) 20 Hurled into the Astral Plane The most common effect of an ether cyclone is to extend the duration of a journey. Each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
common moniker suggests, she is viewed as capricious and cruel with no firm ethical outlook; the sea is a savage place, and those who travel it had best be willing to pay the price of challenging her
domain. There is little in the way of an organized clergy of Umberlee. Her priests roam coastal cities, warning of doom and demanding free passage on ships in return for ensuring the goddess’s pleasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
passive Perception 10
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Brave. The knight has advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
Actions
Multiattack. The
., one target. Hit: 5 (1d10) piercing damage.
Leadership (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). For 1 minute, the knight can utter a special command or warning whenever a nonhostile creature that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws Int +5, Wis +3, Cha +5
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Goblin
, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Leadership (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). For 1 minute, the hobgoblin can utter a special command or warning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. If no one in the party understands Undercommon, the dire warning is just loud gibberish to them. The cantrip was cast by Hanne Hallen, a young drow allied with House Mizzrym. Hanne has the
. Add Common to her list of known languages. Hanne also has the following Spellcasting feature: Spellcasting. Hanne is a 1st-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
signal their pursuit with built-in sirens and flashing lights, warning nearby creatures of their imminent arrival with an intimidating display. Combat robots display a wide range of voices. Some units
Perception 15
Languages Common plus the languages spoken by its creator
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Lightning Overload. When the robot takes lightning damage, it must succeed on a DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
loudly as it hits the floor.
Warning. The words “Certain death this way!” are carved in Common on the southeast wall, with an arrow pointing toward the southern exit.
The bugbears detect the approach
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
convoluted plots to thwart the evil designs of their enemies. A guardian naga doesn’t seek out violence, warning off intruders rather than attacking. Only if its foes persist does the naga attack
Immunities charmed, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Celestial, Common
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)
Rejuvenation. If it dies, the naga returns to life in 1d6 days and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
live on small family farms joined together in pacts—resource-sharing alliances forged by common interest. Inexplicably, the Ribbon’s soil grows less fertile each year, and no living soul in
whisper of strange magic that manifests without warning, causing unusual weather and reshaping the soil. Some believe these effects might be connected to ancient magics affecting the land or the will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Fallen The
Sharn Inquisitive
Dawn of disease
You’ll hear warning bells toll tomorrow morning. You’ll see packs of people with their faces hidden by plague masks or strips of cloth. Jorasco
, commemorating a tragic incident in our past.
Today, aberrant dragonmarks are rare. But there was a time long ago when they were far more common. An army of aberrant heirs made their home here in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
superiority proven), the insult is forgotten—along with the vanquished foe. Pride and Self-Reliance Few leonin devote themselves to the service of the gods. Centuries ago, the leonin worshiped the same gods
end of your next turn. The DC of the save equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Constitution modifier. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Leonin.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
, bankrupt merchants, escaped slaves, and the homeless or maimed are common here, as are visitors to the city who wish to go unnoticed. The population of the Stenchstreets has swelled in the wake of
Master’s Guide). The drow believes he or she is the true voice of Lolth, tasked by the Demon Queen of Spiders to admonish everyone for their lack of devotion, warning that “Demons will consume you all!” The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
2. Forest Between the forest and the underground river are narrow, pebbled beaches upon which Wyllow has planted carved wooden signs that bear the following warning in Common, Draconic, and Elvish
to a grave in the middle of this cavern. The grave stands amid a grove of dead, burned trees. It is marked with a headstone that reads in Common, “Here lies Crissann, human friend and companion.” The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
up with no ill treatment, and it abandons a manipulative or abusive companion without warning. Language of Emotion. Pseudodragons can’t speak, but they communicate using a limited form of telepathy
)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4
Senses blindsight 10 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages understands Common and Draconic but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
pursuers by 1. Giant Spiders Giant spiders are the most common inhabitants of the Silken Paths, and they are drawn to vibrations in the webs that indicate potential prey. Mimic This creature pretends
through the web-filled chasm. It communicates with the characters telepathically, warning them about “demons rising in the dark.” The creature becomes increasingly paranoid and convinced that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
cattle, transforming them into the first catoblepases. As a result, many animal breeders prove excessively modest to this day, with humble-boasts being common and well understood among both buyers and
, peacefully died. Ever since, the tale of Solsemon has been argued as both a parable of determination and a warning not to pursue that which is divine.
Spear of Heliod. Heliod wields the spear Khrusor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
uncertainty, mystery, paranoia, and dread in defiance of logic or common sense. In Ravenloft, tales like the
treasure-haunting Bagman
come to terrifying life The characters in your Ravenloft adventures
and fun for the entire group. Revisit these considerations and safety tools often, until they’re just as much a part of your game as character sheets and dice.
Content Warning. With this in mind, be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Armaments Tables Armaments—Common 1d100 Item 01–10 Armor of Gleaming 11–20 Cast-Off Armor 21–30 Dread Helm 31–40 Moon-Touched Sword 41–50 Shield of Expression 51–60 Silvered Weapon 61–70
Fish Command 86–90 Weapon, +1 91–95 Weapon of Warning 96–00 Wraps of Unarmed Power, +1 Armaments—Rare 1d100 Item 01–03 Ammunition, +2 04–07 Armor, +1 08–10 Armor of Resistance 11–13 Armor of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
to aid those who ply them with treats. Contrariwise, mages who don’t properly pamper their pseudodragon familiars might be abandoned without warning. Roll on or choose an option from the Pseudodragon
ft., Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 15
Languages Understands Common and Draconic but can’t speak
CR 1/4 (XP 50; PB +2)
Traits
Magic Resistance. The pseudodragon has Advantage on saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
1. Acererak’s Warning Near the base of the cliffs, a fifteen-foot-tall obelisk of cracked stone is draped with vines and black moss. Behind it, you see a dark passageway obscured by withered creepers
using Divine Sense can detect a fiendish presence within the obelisk. Clearing the vines and moss from the south face of the obelisk exposes a message carved into it in Common. (Give the players a copy of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
most apt pupil, Spite Harrowdale, is a centuries-old wizard (NE male Rashemi human archmage who speaks Common, Dwarvish, Elvish, and Giant). He appears to be a 12-year-old boy, thanks to imbibing
Halaster’s urging. She is one of the Shadowdusk family (see level 22) and is spoiling for a challenge. Rude, stuck-up, and privileged, Skrianna shows utter disdain for “common rabble” and takes sadistic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
and piers. More common is the situation of groups like the Greengrocers’ Guild or the Brethren of Barbers, who operate out of all corners of the city and therefore claim no physical territory at all
his missing eye.
4 An undertaker from Candulhallow’s Arrangements approaches and asks if the party has considered undeath insurance, ominously warning about liabilities should their corpses commit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
and piers. More common is the situation of groups like the Greengrocers’ Guild or the Brethren of Barbers, who operate out of all corners of the city and therefore claim no physical territory at all
Candulhallow’s Arrangements approaches and asks if the party has considered undeath insurance, ominously warning about liabilities should their corpses commit post-death damages. 5 Scalm Shilvin of Eastway
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
table, which might slow the pace of the game.
A common compromise is to rule that players can retract or change anything their characters did up until the point they learn the consequences of their
the characters are racing toward a goal or destination. (Use this technique with caution, as time pressure can increase players’ anxiety.) Telegraph Encounters. Give players advance warning that an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
card beyond your declared draws. Jester. You gain proficiency in a skill of your choice for the duration of the adventure, or you can draw two additional cards beyond your declared draws. Key. A common
attacks you, warning all others that you must win the battle alone. The avatar fights until you die or it drops to 0 hit points, whereupon it disappears. If anyone tries to help you, the helper summons its