confusing reflecting great to have reflected

Mirror Shade

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

shade’s next turn. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage only. “She was great at picking locks but had a terrible cruel streak. When the cloaker got her, we were glad we

, though, mirror shades are encountered on reflective surfaces such as mirrors or panes of glass. There, they blend in seamlessly with their reflected surroundings and wait until the moment is right to

Demogorgon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

sight. 3–4: Confusing Gaze. The target suffers the effect of the confusion spell without making a saving throw. The effect lasts until the start of Demogorgon’s next turn. Demogorgon doesn

must use either Beguiling Gaze or Confusing Gaze. Tail. +17;{"diceNotation":"1d20+17", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Tail"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (2d10 + 9);{"diceNotation

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

using her magic. Casting such great magic night after night while also granting spells to her devoted followers leaves Auril weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined

, Auril is reborn at full strength during the next winter solstice, with divine power far beyond what is reflected in the stat blocks presented here. After finishing a long rest, Auril regains any of

Auril (First Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

realm in the far north and, after a time, plunged it into frigid darkness using her magic. Casting such great magic night after night while also granting spells to her devoted followers leaves Auril

form, Auril dies. As long as she has mortal followers who worship her, however, Auril is reborn at full strength during the next winter solstice, with divine power far beyond what is reflected in the

Shifter Legacy

Species 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

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

hundreds of miles of the Great Glacier and the Great Ice Sea. No one from your nation makes the effort to cross such colossal barriers without a convincing reason. You must fear something truly

locations discussed here, it is far more unnatural. You hail from one of the settlements in the Underdark, each of which has its own strange customs and laws. If you are a native of one of the great

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Frostmaiden could not stay away for long. Auril returned to her icy realm in the far north and, after a time, plunged it into frigid darkness using her magic. Casting such great magic night after

solstice, with divine power far beyond what is reflected in the stat blocks presented here. After finishing a long rest, Auril regains any of her forms that were destroyed, provided at least one

Battle Master Legacy

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

such as weaponsmithing and calligraphy. Not every fighter absorbs the lessons of history, theory, and artistry that are reflected in the Battle Master archetype, but those who do are well-rounded fighters of great skill and knowledge.

Laneshi

races

spirits for guidance and are unafraid to meet their mortal demise. All things must have their place in laneshi society, which is built on a rigid caste system reflecting this view. The mystic caste

warfare but diplomacy, farming, and the raising and educating of children. The warrior caste is roughly double the size of the mystic caste, structured as a meritocracy, with great deeds leading to

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

banners, each one made up of a group of interrelated families. Members of a banner live, work, and fight together, and each banner has a separate status within the legion that is reflected in the power of

for the achievement to mean anything, a hobgoblin must abide by the race’s code of honor in doing so. Glory can be earned by discovery of great resources (such as finding a new vein of iron or

Dwarves of the Five Nations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

edifices of stonework that symbolize the permanence and stability of those places. A Brelish dwarf might feel a deep, personal connection to the towers of Sharn or the great walls of Wroat; some dwarves

love the great Cathedral of the Silver Flame in Thrane more than devout followers of the Silver Flame. Ultimately, the typical dwarf in wider Khorvaire is more patriotic than the average human of the

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

capable of flight, and similar objects provoke a great desire for the kenku to acquire the items for themselves. Despite their lack of wings, kenku love dwelling in towers and other tall structures

kenku, constant attempts to mimic noises can come across as confusing or irritating rather than entertaining. You can just as easily describe the sounds your character makes and what they mean. Be clear

Noteworthy Sites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Noteworthy Sites The Tayyib Empire spans a region called Suristhanam. Its geography includes a great central flood plain, fertile hills, and tropical swamps. Qaragarh A metropolis filled with

breathtaking plazas and public reflecting pools, the empire’s new capital teems with people who see the city as the promise of the empress made manifest. Adventurers come to Qaragarh seeking employment from

The Luskan Arms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

of the decor is nearly two hundred years old, reflecting Luskan as it was in the years before its decline. The inn has sturdy walls but rotten floorboards, and drafts come up into the common room from

because it reminds him of home and is a great place to meet visitors. Caged in his room are three flying snakes that he uses to deliver messages to his spies.

Creating a Portal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

Broken blade, medal 28–30 Clock tower face High Courts Mechanus Metal cog, perfectly balanced scales 31–33 Razorvine trellis Great Foundry Arcadia Rune-inscribed ingot, sprig of grapes 34–36 Temple

window Heart’s Fire Mount Celestia Angel feather, holy water 37–39 Ornate mirror Hall of Speakers Bytopia Garden trowel, pair of twins 40–42 Reflecting pool Gatehouse Elysium Tears of joy, white lily

Umberlee

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

is reflected by the waters of the deep. Any such community makes sure to host festivals to propitiate the Wavemother and seek her favor. Although mercurial in temperament, she can be generous to those

who do her honor, as is any great queen. The ***** Queen is worshiped out of fear instead of adoration, and ship crews offer her gems, tossed over the side, to calm storm-tossed waters. As her most

Inner Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Inner Ward The poster map included with this book shows the Inner Ward, which contains the Great Library—a veritable forest of stone towers clumped around stockier buildings, all joined together in

Candlekeep dispel it. Great Library The Avowed transported the towers of the Great Library piecemeal from other locations and painstakingly reassembled them, creating a skyline of bristling spires

Plane of Fire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

vast Cinder Wastes, a great expanse of black cinders and embers crossed by rivers of lava. Roving bands of salamanders battle each other, raid azer outposts, and avoid the efreet. Ancient ruins dot the

desert — remnants of forgotten civilizations. A great range of volcanic mountains called the Fountains of Creation is home to azers. These rocky peaks curl from the edge of the Plane of Earth around

Inner Planes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

mingle together as they do in the Material Plane, forming land, sea, and sky. But the dominant element exerts a strong influence on the environment, reflecting its fundamental qualities. The

elements exist in their purest form: great expanses of solid earth, blazing fire, crystal-clear water, and unsullied air. Any foreign substance is extremely rare; little air can be found in the

Wood Elves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

hubris. Wood elves tend to be hardier than other elves, more solid and grounded than their cousins. This attitude is reflected in their culture and traditions; wood elves tend more toward physical

pursuits than do other elves, and they view ancient elven history with a more critical eye. To the wood elves, the “great” elven kingdoms were responsible for many equally great mistakes. They look upon

Elemental Plane of Fire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

water by magic. Important features of the Plane of Fire include the following: Cinder Wastes The Plane of Fire is dominated by a great expanse of black cinders and embers crossed by rivers of lava

efreet’s grandiose and cruel nature. True to the nature of the Plane of Fire, everything in the city seems alive with dancing flames, reflecting the vibrant energy of the place. The heart of the city

Citadel Adbar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Citadel Adbar In the extreme north of Faerûn, near the Cold Wood, lie the Ice Mountains. There, in the bitter cold, stands the eternal fortress of Citadel Adbar, the last great remnant of the

Northkingdom, and glory of fallen Delzoun. For nearly eighteen centuries, Adbar has stood strong against every threat from every foe, and stood fast, to the great pride of its residents and our people

Fabled Treasures

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

Sadamor of Netheril. Legend speaks of how Sadamor saw the depths of humanity’s evil reflected in the opal of his crown. Heartbroken, he created a doomsday device — a sphere of annihilation — to

the crown, Fenthaza tries to kill them before they escape Chult with it. The crown rests in the maze of death (area 49). Eye of Zaltec For centuries, this fist-sized ruby surmounted the Great Pyramid

Material Echoes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Material Echoes The Material Plane is a richly magical place, and its magical nature is reflected in the two planes that share its central place in the multiverse. The Feywild and the Shadowfell are

, also called the Plane of Faerie, is a land of soft lights and wonder, a country of little people with great desires, a place of music and death. It is a realm of eternal twilight, with slow lanterns

Mirror Shade

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

seamlessly with their reflected surroundings and wait until the moment is right to strike. Mirror shades can be found throughout the multiverse but are particularly common in the Outer Planes. “She was

great at picking locks but had a terrible cruel streak. When the cloaker got her, we were glad we’d never see her again—then, to our horror, we did.” —Hopewell Lightfinger, Sword Coast adventurer

L. Lake Zarovich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

L. Lake Zarovich At the foot of a mountain, nestled in the misty forest, is a large lake. The water is perfectly still and dark, reflecting the black clouds overhead like a monstrous mirror. If the

Barovian royalty in her veins, Arabelle is unaware of her connection to Strahd. She acts more like an adult than a child. Despite her recent misadventure, she believes that a great destiny awaits her.

The Abyss

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

wilderness of brutality and horror known as the Gaping Maw, where even powerful demons are overcome by fear. Reflecting Demogorgon’s dual nature, the Gaping Maw consists of a massive primeval continent

holds the Horned King’s enormous ziggurat palace. A confusing jumble of crooked hallways and myriad chambers, the palace is surrounded by a mile-wide moat concealing a maddening series of submerged stairs

Humans

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

, consider where you’re from and how that’s reflected in your class and background. Chapter 2 presents an overview of the nations of Khorvaire and ideas for characters tied to those lands. Aundair is a

the Lhazaar Principalities who loves sea shanties but also wants to immortalize the deeds of great heroes in song 8 A ranger trained to hunt the jungles of Q’barra who harbors a grudge against dragons

9. Guard Barracks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

“impostors” elsewhere in the dungeon. If you don’t think the players are doing a great job roleplaying the deception, you can have the character who is doing most of the talking make a DC 15 Charisma

reveals as much as he can remember in an attempt to be useful to the party. Some of the details might be confusing or mixed up. He is a goblin, after all. If the bugbears are dispatched, Droop tries to

Flumph

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Flumph The mysterious flumphs drift through the Underdark, propelled through the air by the jets whose sound gives them their name. A flumph glows faintly, reflecting its moods in its color. Soft

sentient beings of great intelligence and wisdom, possessing advanced knowledge of religion, philosophy, mathematics, and countless other subjects. Flumphs are sensitive to the emotional states of nearby

Features of Meletis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

deities and various neighborhood shrines devoted to the pantheon as a whole. Inside the city, the wild lands feel like a remote threat. Perils from the sea present more obvious dangers, but a great

demolished by a kraken that attacked the city, but it has been repaired and continues to grow, reflecting the continued learning of the polis’s citizens. The Dekatia Meletis boasts many centers of

Index of Stat Blocks — Monsters and NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

because the world’s ten guilds strongly support the way players build Magic decks. As it turns out, Ravnica’s ten guilds also provide a great framework for a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. They offer

offers new race and class options, reflecting the unique character of Ravnica as a Magic setting, and the creatures and characters seen on Magic cards. You can also use this material in any other D&D

Wizardly Groups

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

wear complex tattoos reflecting their ambitions and achievements and their favored school of magic. In Thay, the Red Wizards have ultimate power, although they give governance of day-to-day affairs to

and is universally viewed with suspicion. War Wizards The potential for wizards to influence the outcome of battle is something no ruler in Faerûn can afford to ignore, and most great armies seek to

From the Tome of Strahd

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

words she called me “brother,” but when I looked into her eyes they reflected another name: “death.” It was the death of the aged that she saw in me. She loved her youth and enjoyed it. But I had

, and a great anger swelled within me. She had to understand the pact I made for her. I pursued her. Finally, in despair, she flung herself from the walls of Ravenloft, and I watched everything I ever

Life in Godsbreath

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

stories might even be captured in song by one of the Proclaimers of the Covenant. Having a story chosen is a great honor and can make alliances and invitations to adventure easier to come by. Names

Most folk in Godsbreath go by a single name—often a nickname picked up in their youth instead of their given name—preceded by an honorific reflecting their age, profession, or standing in the community

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