conceal remaining gives to her read

Tome of the Stilled Tongue

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

tome are filled with indecipherable scrawls. The remaining pages are blank. While attuned to this item, you can use it as a Spellbook and an Arcane Focus. In addition, while holding the tome, you can

again until the next dawn. Only you can remove the tongue from the book’s cover. If you do so, all spells written in the book are permanently erased. Vecna watches anyone using this tome and can write cryptic messages in it. These messages typically fade away after they are read.

Book of Exalted Deeds

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

’s authors filled the pages with their own visions of true virtue, providing guidance for defeating evil. The Book of Exalted Deeds rarely lingers in one place. As soon as the book is read, it

benefits. Other creatures that peruse the book’s open pages can read the text but glean no deeper meaning and reap no benefits. A Fiend, an Undead, or a servant of a god from the Lower Planes

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

Needler Pistol

Equipment

pistol gives the pistol 10 charges. As an action while holding this pistol, you can expend 1 of its charges to fire a burst of glowing, needlelike darts from the pistol in a 15-foot cone. Each creature

or half as much damage on a successful one. Replacing the Energy Cell. While the pistol has charges remaining, its energy cell can’t be removed. Once the pistol has 0 charges, you can replace the energy cell with a new cell by using an action or a bonus action.

Hierophant of the Comet

Monsters The Book of Many Things

and other magical effects. Thought Shield. The hierophant’s thoughts can’t be read by any means unless the hierophant allows it.Multiattack. The hierophant makes two Herald’s Axe

remaining leaders choose an initiate to fill the position, preferring initiates from the oldest broods. A new hierophant undergoes a rite similar to the rite of initiation, but only the other

Antigravity Belt

Equipment

Metal tubes ring the lower edge of this wide belt. It is powered by an energy cell stored in a metal case near the buckle. Placing a full energy cell in the belt gives the belt 10 charges

your walking speed. If you are still levitating when the belt deactivates, you fall. Replacing the Energy Cell. While the belt has charges remaining, its energy cell can’t be removed. Once the

Star Spawn Mangler

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, sticking to shadows and hiding in spots that seem too shallow or well-lit to conceal anything. They appear smaller than their true size, thanks to their hunched posture and emaciated frames. Cultists

communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world. Elder Evil Blessings

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

journals or hidden away in someone’s mind. Even you might not be aware of all the reasons behind the missions you carry out. Sometimes a mission’s sole purpose is to conceal the

) 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

Valindra Shadowmantle

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

half as much damage on a successful one.With her ability to appear as a living elf, Valindra can easily conceal her lichdom and her association to Thay. She presents herself as a scholarly wizard who

damage, the target must make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the lich takes half the damage (rounded down), and the target takes the remaining damage. This tether lasts until

Powered Armor

Equipment

powered by an energy cell stored in a compartment on the thigh plate. Placing a full energy cell in the armor gives the armor 24 charges. A suit of powered armor functions as a suit of normal plate

armor, even when it has 0 charges remaining. Activating the Armor. As an action, you can expend any number of the armor’s charges to activate it; the armor remains active for 1 hour per charge

Robot Controller

Equipment

the device gives the device 3 charges. As an action while holding this device, you can expend 1 of its charges to cause one of the following effects: Control. One Construct of your choice within 60

turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Replacing the Energy Cell. While the device has charges remaining, its energy cell can’t be removed. Once the device has 0 charges, you can replace the energy cell with a new cell by using an action or a bonus action.

Paralysis Pistol

Equipment

. Placing a full energy cell in the pistol gives the pistol 6 charges. As an action while holding this pistol, you can expend 1 of its charges to fire a ray of crackling energy at a creature you can see

saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. Replacing the Energy Cell. While the pistol has charges remaining, its energy cell can’t be removed. Once the pistol has 0 charges, you can replace the energy cell with a new cell by using an action or a bonus action.

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

can tease out their hearts’ desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions you can read them like they were children’s books. It’s a useful talent, and

. Suggested Characteristics Charlatans are colorful characters who conceal their true selves behind the masks they construct. They reflect what people want to see, what they want to believe

Astral Elf

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

as a starry gleam in an astral elf’s eyes. Because nothing ages on the Astral Plane, astral elves who inhabit that plane can be very old, and their longevity gives them an unusual perspective on

suggestions or to ignore them. Whichever scores you decide to increase, none of the scores can be raised above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language

Sword of Zariel

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

This longsword belonged to the angel Zariel before her fall from grace. Fashioned from celestial steel, it gives off a faint glow and hum. The weapon chooses who can attune to it and who can’t

transformation. Your alignment becomes lawful good, and you gain the following traits: Angelic Language. You can speak, read, and write Celestial. Celestial Resistance. You have resistance to necrotic and

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

illusions, allowing them to better conceal their treasures from prying eyes and divinations. Creating an Emerald Dragon Use the Emerald Dragon Personality Traits and Emerald Dragon Ideals tables to

hatchery. Visitors might discover an egg or an emerald dragon wyrmling in one of the chambers. Preserved Vaults. The dragon has left most of the remaining areas of the vaults as they were when their

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, allowing them to better conceal their treasures from prying eyes and divinations. Creating an Emerald Dragon Use the Emerald Dragon Personality Traits and Emerald Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your

of the remaining areas of the vaults as they were when their creators abandoned them, taking great interest in the artifacts and architecture they left behind. Visitors who manage to convince the

Deck of Many More Things

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

takes effect. You must draw each card you declared no more than 1 hour after the previous draw. Unless a card states otherwise, if you fail to draw the chosen number, the remaining number of cards fly

the transformation early. When you revert to your normal form, you return to the same state you were in when you initially transformed. Book. You gain the ability to speak, read, and write 1d6 + 2

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

Book of Exalted Deeds Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

is read, it vanishes to some other corner of the multiverse where its moral guidance can bring light to a darkened world. Although attempts have been made to copy the work, efforts to do so fail to

digest its contents and gain its benefits. Other creatures that peruse the book’s open pages can read the text but glean no deeper meaning and reap no benefits. An evil creature that tries to read

Needler Pistol

Equipment

pistol gives the pistol 10 charges. As an action while holding this pistol, you can expend 1 of its charges to fire a burst of glowing, needlelike darts from the pistol in a 15-foot cone. Each creature

or half as much damage on a successful one. Replacing the Energy Cell. While the pistol has charges remaining, its energy cell can’t be removed. Once the pistol has 0 charges, you can replace the energy cell with a new cell by using an action or a bonus action.

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

You have always had a way with people. You know what makes them tick, you can tease out their hearts’ desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions you can read

Characteristics Charlatans are colorful characters who conceal their true selves behind the masks they construct. They reflect what people want to see, what they want to believe, and how they see the

Symbol Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

When you cast this spell, you inscribe a harmful glyph either on a surface (such as a section of floor, a wall, or a table) or within an object that can be closed to conceal the glyph (such as a book

Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the target is driven insane for 1 minute. An insane creature can't take actions, can't understand what other creatures say, can't read, and speaks only in

Tortle

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

’t have a unified story of how they were created, but they all have a sense of being mystically connected to the natural world. Carrying their shelter on their backs gives tortles a special

. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of languages to

Wand of Orcus Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

, remaining until Orcus dismisses them. Sentience. The Wand of Orcus is a sentient, chaotic evil item with an Intelligence of 16, a Wisdom of 12, and a Charisma of 16. It has hearing and darkvision out

to a range of 120 feet. The wand communicates telepathically with its wielder and can speak, read, and understand Abyssal and Common. Personality. The wand’s purpose is to help satisfy Orcus

Knights of the Shield

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

. The farmer gives you a friendly wave as the wagon draws near. The farmer is Kaddrus, a lawful evil cambion using the alter self spell to conceal his true form. Hiding under the hay are the

Knights of the Shield The following encounter occurs only if the characters have the Shield of the Hidden Lord. Otherwise, skip ahead to the “Tale of the Hellriders” section. Read the following to

Knights of the Shield

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

. The farmer gives you a friendly wave as the wagon draws near. The farmer is Kaddrus, a lawful evil cambion using the alter self spell to conceal his true form. Hiding under the hay are the

Knights of the Shield The following encounter occurs only if the characters have the Shield of the Hidden Lord. Otherwise, skip ahead to the “Tale of the Hellriders” section. Read the following to

6. Crystal Window

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

poison and psychic damage. When any character approaches the crystal window and peers through it, read the boxed text in area 10, omitting the last sentence about the window. If the characters enter

area 10 through the broken window without taking appropriate steps to conceal themselves, the undead creatures in Obo’laka’s tomb attack (see area 10 for more information).

6. Crystal Window

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

poison and psychic damage. When any character approaches the crystal window and peers through it, read the boxed text in area 10, omitting the last sentence about the window. If the characters enter

area 10 through the broken window without taking appropriate steps to conceal themselves, the undead creatures in Obo’laka’s tomb attack (see area 10 for more information).

Using a Stat Block

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

Using a Stat Block This chapter is a companion to the Monster Manual and adopts a similar presentation. If you are unfamiliar with the monster stat block format, read the introduction of the Monster

Manual before proceeding further. That book explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster traits—information that isn’t repeated here.

Stone Defender

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Stone Defender Thick plates of stone riveted onto a stone defender give it substantial protection and allow it to conceal itself against a stony surface. Its chief role isn’t as an ambusher, however

, and if the target is Large or smaller, it is knocked prone. Reactions Intercept Attack. In response to another creature within 5 feet of it being hit by an attack roll, the stone defender gives

Using a Stat Block

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

Using a Stat Block This chapter is a companion to the Monster Manual and adopts a similar presentation. If you are unfamiliar with the monster stat block format, read the introduction of the Monster

Manual before proceeding further. That book explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster traits—information that isn’t repeated here.

Stone Defender

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Stone Defender Thick plates of stone riveted onto a stone defender give it substantial protection and allow it to conceal itself against a stony surface. Its chief role isn’t as an ambusher, however

, and if the target is Large or smaller, it is knocked prone. Reactions Intercept Attack. In response to another creature within 5 feet of it being hit by an attack roll, the stone defender gives

Appendix: Mortuary Creatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

for any Dungeons & Dragons campaign. The creatures in this bestiary are organized alphabetically. If you are unfamiliar with the monster stat block format, read the introduction of the Monster Manual

before proceeding further. It explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster traits—information that isn’t repeated here.

Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two

suitable for any Dungeons & Dragons campaign. The creatures in this bestiary are organized alphabetically. If you are unfamiliar with the monster stat block format, read the introduction of the

Monster Manual before proceeding further. It explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster traits—information that isn’t repeated here.

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