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Player’s Handbook
You inscribe a glyph that later unleashes a magical effect. You inscribe it either on a surface (such as a table or a section of floor) or within an object that can be closed (such as a book or chest
its trigger and choose whether it’s an explosive rune or a spell glyph, as explained below.
Set the Trigger. You decide what triggers the glyph when you cast the spell. For glyphs inscribed on
Spells
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
, the contents of the chest reappear on the ground at your feet.
The target creature is made aware of the chest’s contents before it chooses whether or not to open it, and knows how much of the
open, empty chest whose interior dimensions are 3 feet on each side. While the spell lasts, you can deposit as many items inside the chest as will fit. You can then name a living creature you have met
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
smaller.
Blazing Edict (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Blazing Edict"}. Arcane energy emanates from the marut’s chest in a 60-foot cube. Every creature in
jurisprudence—can have their contract chiseled onto a sheet of gold that is placed in the chest of a marut. From that moment until the contract is fulfilled, the marut is bound to enforce its terms
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
fall unconscious. Instead, the damage creates cracks in its carapace, revealing its hearts. Tromokratis has four hearts: two on its chest, one on its back, and one at the base of its tail. A heart has an
settlements. Whether it acts at the command of the god Thassa or to sate its own hunger, Tromokratis numbers among the most feared threats in the sea, having no fixed lair and wandering where it will
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
autognome might have an actual beating heart in its chest cavity, while another might be powered by stardust or intricate clockwork gears.
Roll on the Autognome History table or choose an entry that
, determined to find a greater purpose.
Creating Your Character
When you create your D&D character, you decide whether your character is a member of the human race or one of the game’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
detection or location, the contents of the chest reappear on the ground at your feet. The target creature is made aware of the chest’s contents before it chooses whether or not to open it, and knows
creatures or objects. It carries an open, empty chest whose interior dimensions are 3 feet on each side. While the spell lasts, you can deposit as many items inside the chest as will fit. You can then name a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Appendix E: Concept Gallery Just as most adventurers don’t walk into a dragon’s lair without a plan, neither were D&D’s iconic monsters developed without considerable forethought. This gallery
. The images herein show just a few avenues explored in updating these foes to the most current edition of the game, along with notes taken from internal concept and story documents. Some present
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Appendix E: Concept Gallery Just as most adventurers don’t walk into a dragon’s lair without a plan, neither were D&D’s iconic monsters developed without considerable forethought. This gallery
. The images herein show just a few avenues explored in updating these foes to the most current edition of the game, along with notes taken from internal concept and story documents. Some present
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
designed to take 2 hours, the character reaches 3 checkpoints. Playing time might seem like an odd way to measure experience awards, but the concept is in keeping with how a shared campaign is meant to
work. A character played for 10 hours reaches the same number of checkpoints, whether the character went up against a dragon or spent all that time lurking in a pub. This approach ensures that a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Appendix E: Concept Gallery Just as most adventurers don’t walk into a dragon’s lair without a plan, neither were D&D’s iconic monsters developed without considerable forethought. This gallery
. The images herein show just a few avenues explored in updating these foes to the most current edition of the game, along with notes taken from internal concept and story documents. Some present
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
a new class, the artificer, that reflect the flavor of the world. It also presents group patrons, a new concept that adds a shared purpose to your party of adventurers. You can use this material in
Eberron or any other D&D setting. Chapter 2 provides an overview of the nations of Khorvaire (and beyond) and the religions of Eberron, handy details whether you’re a player seeking inspiration for your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. The chest contains 277 cp, 135 sp, a spherical gold beholder pendant with tiny gems for eyes (worth 250 gp), and a spell scroll of darkvision. Next Encounter Whether
lurking in the shadows B11a 1 gibbering mouther guarding a treasure chest in area B11b (see “Treasure Chest” below) Mechanical Beholder A mechanical beholder built for the Day of Wonders parade lies on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
determine whether anyone in the party notices the trap in passing. If the adventurers detect a trap before triggering it, they might be able to disarm it, either permanently or long enough to move past it
description is clear enough that you can adjudicate whether a character's actions locate or foil the trap. As with many situations, you shouldn't allow die rolling to override clever play and good planning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
determine whether anyone in the party notices the trap in passing. If the adventurers detect a trap before triggering it, they might be able to disarm it, either permanently or long enough to move past
description is clear enough that you can adjudicate whether a character’s actions locate or foil the trap. As with many situations, you shouldn’t allow die rolling to override clever play and good planning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
cosmic force, such as life or death, or a philosophy or concept, such as love, peace, or one of the nine alignments. Chapter 1 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide explores options like these, in the section
“Gods of Your World.”
Talk with your DM about the divine options available in your campaign, whether they’re gods, pantheons, philosophies, or cosmic forces. Whatever being or thing your cleric ends
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Animated Flying Sword Animated flying swords move as if wielded by unseen warriors. Whether an animated blade is newly forged or a constellation of broken fragments, the object behaves the same
50; PB +2)
Actions
Slash. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) Slashing damage.
Lyin’ next to the chest were the bones of Cap’n Scornblade himself, still clutchin’ his rusty sword
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
new forms for them, creating divine idols with whatever objects are at hand. But whether these kuo-toa priests draw power from belief or delusion, aberrant talent, or a stranger supernatural source
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1 Barnacle
2 Crab claw
3 Hagfish
4 Moray eel
5 Sea anemone
6 Shark
7 Sunfish
8 Tentacle
9 Treasure chest
10 Viperfish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
the characters one-on-one in Greenest, he immediately singles out that person to address as follows. “You survived! I don’t know whether to be disappointed or pleased. It’s a mix of both, I think.” If
monstrosity, flock to its side. A small, wooden chest with silver and mother-of-pearl inlays sits on the floor in the corner, in front of the monstrous dragon carving. The five-headed dragon is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
fought any of the characters one-on-one in Greenest, he immediately singles out that person to address as follows. “You survived! I don’t know whether to be disappointed or pleased. It’s a mix of
the five-headed monstrosity, flock to its side. A small, wooden chest with silver and mother-of-pearl inlays sits on the floor in the corner, in front of the monstrous dragon carving.
The five
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
encounter by shifting focus right before a character makes an ability check or opens a chest, leaving everyone eager to hear what happens next. Ability Checks in Exploration When a character tries to do
something during exploration, you decide whether that action requires an ability check to determine success (as described in the earlier “Resolving Outcomes” section). Certain situations might call
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
smaller. To track Hit Points for a Huge or Gargantuan object, divide it into Large or smaller sections, and track each section’s Hit Points separately. The DM determines whether destroying part of an
object causes the whole thing to collapse. Object Hit Points Size Fragile Resilient Tiny (bottle, lock) 2 (1d4) 5 (2d4) Small (chest, lute) 3 (1d6) 10 (3d6) Medium (barrel, chandelier) 4 (1d8) 18
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
smaller. To track Hit Points for a Huge or Gargantuan object, divide it into Large or smaller sections, and track each section’s Hit Points separately. The DM determines whether destroying part of an
object causes the whole thing to collapse. Object Hit Points Size Fragile Resilient Tiny (bottle, lock) 2 (1d4) 5 (2d4) Small (chest, lute) 3 (1d6) 10 (3d6) Medium (barrel, chandelier) 4 (1d8) 18
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
.
7 Whenever I receive a divine vision, I get an intense pain in my head or chest.
8 One of the gods intends to use me as an oracle whether I want to listen or not.
through you, and you can decide whether to use your own voice or to allow the god’s voice to come through your mouth to deliver the message, translated into any language you speak. Oracle’s Insight. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Conclusion If Wiggan or Bertram somehow survive, they later flee to the Temple of Black Earth to report. The characters might encounter them again there. It’s up to you whether the cult leaders spare
Nettlebee’s wealth is hidden in an iron chest. Walled in with large, unmortared fieldstones that match the walls, the chest is hidden in a niche in the basement. Finding the niche requires a
Kobold
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
on. Even a stupid or physically weak kobold is given a role in the tribe, whether something as simple as picking mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their
lack of emotional bonding means they have no concept of marriage or permanent family relationships. Their eggs are placed in a common tribal hatchery with no effort to keep track of who each one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
have their contract chiseled onto a sheet of gold that is placed in the chest of a marut. From that moment until the contract is fulfilled, the marut is bound to enforce its terms and to punish any
unenforceable terms. Beyond that, it doesn’t care whether both parties understand what they’re agreeing to. Marut
Large Construct (Inevitable), Typically Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 22 (natural armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
— can have their contract chiseled onto a sheet of gold that is placed in the chest of a marut. From that moment until the contract is fulfilled, the marut is bound to enforce its terms and to punish
, contradictory, or unenforceable terms. Beyond that, it doesn’t care whether both parties understand what they’re agreeing to. A small army of solicitors waits outside the Hall of Concordance, eager
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Ability Checks An ability check is a test to see whether a character succeeds at a task the character has decided to attempt. The Abilities, Ability Checks, and Saving Throws table summarizes what
chest doesn’t mean the character can’t try again, but each attempt might take a minute. If failure has no consequences and a character can try and try again, you can skip the ability check and just tell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse
interest in characters who display particular skill in violence should their dealings come to blows.
Treasure Whether to Kreffik or to the characters, Baron Zorlan tenders payment in a chest containing
seven smaller pouches within. Each pouch contains 100 GP in coins of various mint (removing one pouch for each undelivered crate). Further, the chest contains a pair of Boots of the Winding Path (see Eberron: Forge of the Artificer).
Craig J. Spearing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
whether a creature avoids or resists something. When the chest releases toxic gas, Phillip’s and Amy’s characters make Constitution saving throws. Constitution is one of the six abilities that measure
pile of coins heaped near a chest.
5 Amy: Anybody have a quick way to put out a fire?
Phillip: And you laughed at me for preparing Create or Destroy Water! I clutch my Holy Symbol and cast the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
characters, magic items, and monsters from both adventures into comprehensive references. Additionally, an entirely new concept art gallery reveals a glimpse behind the scenes at the work that went into
campaign. Whether this is your first time testing your mettle against the Cult of the Dragon or you’re prepared to take on Tiamat once more, Tyranny of Dragons promises a challenge like no other. Do
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
you receive a cancer diagnosis or a similar health news, you probably appreciate that concept a little more than other people. Watching someone you love waste away is a terrible thing. You want a
for Extra Life, whether through a product like this or direct donations, slowly fills the XP bar that gets us to the next breakthrough. That day is coming, if we just keep going. Thanks for your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, magic items, and monsters from both adventures into comprehensive references. Additionally, an entirely new concept art gallery reveals a glimpse behind the scenes at the work that went into bringing
campaign. Whether this is your first time testing your mettle against the Cult of the Dragon or you’re prepared to take on Tiamat once more, Tyranny of Dragons promises a challenge like no other. Do you have what it takes to call yourself a true dragon slayer? The fate of the Realms hangs on your answer.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
characters, magic items, and monsters from both adventures into comprehensive references. Additionally, an entirely new concept art gallery reveals a glimpse behind the scenes at the work that went into
campaign. Whether this is your first time testing your mettle against the Cult of the Dragon or you’re prepared to take on Tiamat once more, Tyranny of Dragons promises a challenge like no other. Do
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
treasure chest while a second examines a mysterious symbol engraved on a wall and a third keeps watch for monsters. Outside combat, the DM ensures that every character has a chance to act and decides how to
game back to step 1. This pattern holds during every game session (each time you sit down to play D&D), whether the adventurers are talking to a noble, exploring a ruin, or fighting a dragon. In