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Dungeon Masterâs Guide
cast the spell. As you cast the spell, you call on the spirits of the dead to help guide the planchette across the boardâs surface, answering your questions by pointing to the letters or words on the board.
Spell
Charge Cost
Augury
1
Commune
3
This ornate wooden board has the letters of the Common alphabet printed on one side, alongside the words âYesâ and âNoâ and symbols representing âWealâ and &ldquo
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
idol can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: charm person, cure wounds, disguise self, thaumaturgy
1/day each: commune, dominate person, insect plague, mass
idol achieves a sizable following through silvered words and demonstrations of power, its facade begins to crack, and a downward spiral ensues. As the radiant idol sinks deeper into the realm of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Although some are fascinated by words, I think numbers are the true foundations of creation.
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To experience a thing is to truly understand it
dragon's lair, and its members telepathically commune with the dragon and any visitors in the lair from time to time.
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A young amethyst dragon and a githzerai zerth travel together, learning
Backgrounds
Tomb of Annihilation
, rituals, religious beliefs, languages, and art, you have learned how tribes, empires, and all forms of society in between craft their own destinies and doom. This knowledge came to you not only through
humanoids interacting with one another for at least 1 day, after which you learn a handful of important words, expressions, and gestures â enough to communicate on a rudimentary level.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Folk Horror Torments A folk horror domainâs Darklord has been consumed by the traditions, land, or rituals they embody. They might not fully understand their own beliefs, though, causing them to fail
Torment
1 The Darklord canât commune with the spirit they worship. They offer ever greater sacrifices in hopes of proving their worthiness.
2 The Darklord constantly, uncontrollably
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
must expend to cast the spell. As you cast the spell, you call on the spirits of the dead to guide the planchette across the boardâs surface, answering your questions by pointing to the letters or words on the board. Spell Charge Cost Augury 1 Commune 3
Spirit Board Wondrous Item, Very Rare Coupleofkooks Spirit Board This ornate wooden board has the letters of the Common alphabet printed on one side, alongside the words âYesâ and âNoâ and symbols
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Oath of the Ancients The Oath of the Ancients is as old as the race of elves and the rituals of the druids. Sometimes called fey knights, green knights, or horned knights, paladins who swear this
ensnaring strike, speak with animals 5th misty step, moonbeam 9th plant growth, protection from energy 13th ice storm, stoneskin 17th commune with nature, tree stride Channel Divinity When you take this oath
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
self to hide its corruption, presenting an image of celestial glory. The Weight of Corruption. When a radiant idol achieves a sizable following through silvered words and demonstrations of power, its
: charm person, cure wounds, disguise self, thaumaturgy
1/day each: commune, dominate person, insect plague, mass suggestion, raise dead
Magic Resistance. The radiant idol has advantage on saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
The tenets of the Oath of Glory drive a paladin to attempt heroics that might one day shine in legend.
Actions over Words. Strive to be known by glorious deeds, not words.
Challenges Are but
ability, magic weapon 9th haste, protection from energy 13th compulsion, freedom of movement 17th commune, flame strike Tiefling Paladin of Glory Channel Divinity 3rd-level Oath of Glory feature You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
companions so theyâre all ready when destiny calls. Tenets of Glory The tenets of the Oath of Glory drive a paladin to attempt heroics that might one day shine in legend. Actions over Words. Strive to be
known by glorious deeds, not words. Challenges Are but Tests. Face hardships with courage, and encourage your allies to face them with you. Hone the Body. Like raw stone, your body must be worked so its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, Ulrichâs ghost points the characters to the treasureâs true location, saying these words as it fades away: âTravel west. Two hundred paces from the mansion lies a monument to my folly and the treasure you
poisonous snakes attack characters who venture more than 10 feet inside the garden. Goat Pen Baba Lysaga captures goats and uses their blood in her rituals of longevity. Nine goats are trapped behind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
criminal cases, controversial rituals are performed to prevent the offender from acting on their wicked impulses. The offender is then banished for life. Government in Janya Janya is an oligarchy ruled
, reserving family names for close loved ones. In both realms, those family names combine Djaynaian words focused on nature, such as Pineshadow or Misthare. The following are common public names: Feminine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Worshiping Athreos Most funeral traditions include small offerings and words of reverence to Athreos. Predominant among these traditions is burying or burning the dead with a clay funerary mask, to
. Memorial practices vary widely by culture, from tearful, somber affairs to lively celebrations. These rituals serve more as catharsis for the living than as meaningful boons to Athreos, though. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, with the most sacred rituals performed on nights of the new moon. Offerings are made to attract Phenaxâs favor, with valuables from successful robberies, parchment filled with lies, or loaded dice being
â rivalry drew Phenaxâs attention. Assuming the form of a dryad, Phenax goaded and taunted the hunters. Though amusing at first, Phenaxâs words cut deep, making the hunters careless. Thus, when the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
good â as their ideals, and incorporate images of angelic wings into their helmets or coats of arms. Tenets of Devotion Though the exact words and strictures of the Oath of Devotion vary, paladins of
magic 13th freedom of movement, guardian of faith 17th commune, flame strike Channel Divinity When you take this oath at 3rd level, you gain the following two Channel Divinity options. Sacred Weapon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
good â as their ideals, and incorporate images of angelic wings into their helmets or coats of arms. Tenets of Devotion Though the exact words and strictures of the Oath of Devotion vary, paladins of
, dispel magic
13th
freedom of movement, guardian of faith
17th
commune, flame strike
Channel Divinity When you take this oath at 3rd level, you gain the following two Channel Divinity options
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Dread, some more pervasively than others. The same language spoken in multiple domains might bear subtle differences or unique words. Speakers from different domains might also have distinct accents
, but their words are understandable. DM Option: Domain Languages. If you want to highlight the differences between domains, you can do away with Common and decide that the inhabitants of each domain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
feet flows like water in a river.
4 04 A veiled figure observes the character from a distance, then vanishes.
5 05 Silent mourners carry a body past.
6 06 Echoes produce words
struck by a whip.
5 17 Words can be heard in the sounds made by clinking coins.
6 18 An eclipse suddenly occurs.
7 19 Crows or vultures drop bones in an ominous pattern.
8 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
sanity. That realm is reachable by profane rituals and in the dreams of some of those drawn to those entitiesâ power. Some of the blasphemous names associated with that place and its madness include the
first receive a dream, the âseed of Moander,â wherein the following words are heard: âQuestion not the words of Moander, lest you be stricken by the Eating From Within. Go forth and possess beings of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
roll them together. If you roll a 1 on any of the dice, the soul was devoured before it could be set free. Spells such as commune and divination can be used to determine whether a soul has been
curse. Work with the player to come up with a story that makes sense, given the circumstances. Ticking Clock Tomb of Annihilation is a time-bomb adventure. In other words, time is of the essence. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
teeth chattering, âOccultists? How droll! A better question: where are your manners?â
Sarusanda uses Speak with Dead to commune with a preserved skull she found in this room. The skull belonged to a
cult member named Elya who was sacrificed by his fellow cultists. Interrogating the Skull. Elyaâs skull offers its words in hair-raising, singsong whispers. The skull doesnât know anything about the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
brow sports a single spiraling horn of ivory whose magical touch can heal the sick and the injured. Its ears catch the words and whispers of the creatures that share its domain, and it knows the
use it as a component in eldritch rituals. However, any creature that takes a role, no matter how small, in slaying a unicorn is likely to become the target of divine retribution.
Blessed Mounts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Zariel Keep wasting my time with your pointless words and die, or join my war band and live. Choose swiftly. I have a plane to conquer.
â Zariel addressing emissaries from Dis
Zariel was once an
leave the plane of her own will. She must be called forth, but only the mightiest rituals can draw her back into the world. So, if she has been imprisoned here, how and why did that come about?
The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Important Members Here are some of the Moonstalkersâ most powerful and respected members. Boss Augustus Augustus is a hulking human werewolf of few words. He shares leadership of the guild with Boss
the Moonstalkers alongside his friend Augustus. Delourâs honeyed words and calculating mind make him dangerous. He can smile and shake someoneâs hand while simultaneously plotting to ruin that person
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
that rushes toward you. Spectral dragon heads erupt from the flames, and the corridor fills with furious, hissed words.
Dragon spirits haunt this area. They are illusory manifestations that canât
sound of rattling as the bones in the walls begin to move, some lashing toward you. Chattering jaws hiss ancient words as incomplete skeletons burst forth.
Three incomplete dragon skeletons emerge from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
Speaker You can cast the Beast Sense and Speak with Animals spells but only as Rituals. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for them. Level 3: Rage of the Wilds Your Rage taps into the primal power of
. You have a Climb Speed equal to your Speed. Salmon. You have a Swim Speed equal to your Speed. Level 10: Nature Speaker You can cast the Commune with Nature spell but only as a Ritual. Wisdom is your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
these words, the goats wait to see if the characters offer them something in return, thereby honoring the rule of reciprocity (see âRules of Conductâ in chapter 2). The goats are hungry but not picky
the power to commune with the dead by forming a circle and ringing their bells. (A minimum of three goblins are needed to perform the ritual.) After 1 minute of this clamor, the ephemeral spirit of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
duplicate. These are the xvarts, creatures that not only look identical to Raxivort in appearance but also foil any magic used to track him down. Spells, rituals, and other effects that could reveal
neglected or forgotten by mightier creatures. In other words, xvarts usually live in places where normal vermin might flourish. Despite their muddled nature, all xvarts have an unshakable devotion to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
season that lasts a tenday. Among the rituals in homage to the goddess of wealth and trade are these: Caravance (Tarsahk 1). This gift-giving holiday commemorates the traditional arrival of the first
merchandise â and it doesnât matter if you canât afford what you see, because you canât buy it that day anyway. Kythorn 20: Dragondown This day in Kythorn is celebrated with bonfires and rituals to âtameâ or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
knocker shaped like a sheepâs head. The doorâs stone frame is decorated with carvings of flowers and small birds. Engraved above the door are the words âEnter in Peaceâ in Common.
Close inspection of the
Abul-Zaar, Jaltus, Larai, Sersiah, and Tymorn.) Bypassing Maze Traps. The rituals performed in area M21 have imbued each urn with magic that allows a person who touches it to bypass the traps in area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
secret door lies area D9. D9: Secret Room This secret room contains bookshelves packed with tomes describing Fiend-summoning rituals. Trapped Chest. An unlocked treasure chest stands against the
impossible to determine which direction the sound is coming from until the characters reach areas D26 or D29. They canât discern its words until they reach area D35. D23câD23f: Family Crypts Each crypt is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
his presence is no longer felt.
Priest of Corellon
Corellon doesnât expect much from followers â no complex rituals or frequent ceremonies or even regular prayer. Corellon wants them to enjoy life
about the Mysteries of Arvandor struggle for the right words, but they all say in one way or another that experiencing the Mysteries is a way for elves to join with Corellon, gifting the god with their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
adventurers canât be trusted, adding hastily, âFor all we know, theyâre the ones who murdered your mother and abducted your father!â Iymrith realizes almost instantly that she has chosen those words
poorly, for how could she know that Hekaton has been abducted? If the players fail to pick up on her self-incriminating words, have Serissa and all characters present make a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
(see the âInsignia of Prince Monmurgâ sidebar); stylized lightning bolts are engraved on the sides, and the words âJupiter,â âMaximus,â and âOptimusâ are written underneath the bolts 24. Living Quarters
(Perception) check discovers a hidden compartment under the stone base of the shark jaws. The compartment contains twelve portions of rapture weed that the priestesses use in rituals (see the âRapture Weed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
die before consenting to ransom demands. When death finally takes her, Thalamraâs dying words to her killers are, âSee you in hell.â Thalamra keeps two keys in a pocket of her dress. One key unlocks
unlit, half-melted red candles surround the circle.
The cultists use this chamber to perform diabolical rituals that duplicate the effect of a divination spell, except that the spellâs contact is a