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Manual of Golems

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

creature that can't use a manual of golems and attempts to read it takes 6d6 psychic damage. d20 Golem Time Cost 1-5 Manual of Clay Golems 30 days 65,000 GP 6-17 Manual of

, the book is consumed in eldritch flames. The golem becomes animate when the ashes of the manual are sprinkled on it. It is under your control, and it understands and obeys your spoken commands.

Ruxithid the Chosen

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

themselves the Sawplees: a simplification of the word for “goblin” in the illithids’ dialect of Deep Speech. In recent weeks, the Sawplee goblins’ leader found a mysterious

gemstone. Unknown to Ruxithid the Chosen, a new group of mind flayer fanatics that draw power from the Far Realm planted it for him to find. The gemstone lets Ruxithid telepathically communicate with the

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

one world, one for each card in a Deck of Many Things. As a group, hierophants are sometimes called Sages, but each hierophant is also identified with a particular card. When a hierophant dies, the

Tromokratis

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. In recent memory, the massive menace rose from the waves to topple the Pyrgnos, Meletis’s great repository of scholarly knowledge. Since that day, the polis keeps a watch specifically for

buried it under a stone near the palace of Erebos. Tromokratis as a Mythic Encounter Tromokratis numbers among the most powerful creatures a group of adventurers might face. If you wish to make an

Nass Lantomir's Ghost

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Lantomir was an apprentice of Zelenn the White, one of five archmages who oversee the Arcane Brotherhood. Nass and Zelenn’s relationship started off well, but in recent years it has become

frayed nerves caused the group to split up shortly thereafter, with each wizard determined to succeed alone. One night while the others slept, Nass stole a professor orb (see appendix D) from one of

Kender

Species Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

them. Altered by unbridled magic, a group of gnomes were transformed and given almost supernatural curiosity and fearlessness. These were the first kender. Originating on the world of Krynn, kender are

follow those 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

Dyrrn

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Alien Mind. If a creature tries to read Dyrrn’s thoughts or deals psychic damage to it, that creature must succeed on a DC 23 Intelligence saving throw or be stunned for 1 minute. The stunned

part of me has become a conscious entity.” 5 “My opponents must bow down to a mind flayer!” 6 “Dyrrn and the mind flayers simply want to unite all sentient creatures in collective consciousness. And I receive messages from the group mind!” Poison, Psychic

Keresta Delvingstone

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

under its command. After Vanrak destroyed the vampire and conquered its lair, he took Keresta under his wing. Consumed by darkness and loss, Keresta was drawn to Shar like a moth to a flame and rose

to become a vampire cleric of the evil god. She now leads Shar's debased cult in Vanrakdoom and intends to send the group on a mission to destroy the Spires of the Morning, the temple of Lathander

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

: In recent years, the Zhentarim have become more visible in the world at large, as the group works to improve its reputation among the common people. The faction draws employees and associates

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Everybody’s always trying to get a leg up on somebody in Baldur’s Gate. One group’s con artist might be another’s revolutionary. Or maybe you’re just in it for yourself

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

Verdan

Species Acquisitions Incorporated

bred by empathy that helps them eventually sort out those who are sincere from those who are not. Verdan Names The oldest verdan names spring from goblinoid traditions, but more recent names reflect

the character of the different cultures these folk have encountered since coming out into the sunlight. When a group of verdan live near dwarves, they might take on more dwarven-sounding names, only

Young Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

in starlight. They read these signs as omens, giving them glimpses of what is to come, and they eagerly examine the potential futures of any creatures who come to them in peace. Crystal dragons&rsquo

and hunters. 2 A young crystal dragon has adopted a group of kobold;kobolds and is trying to teach them the value of a good practical joke. 3 A young crystal dragon has captured a pack of

Oath of Zeal

classes

Eliminate Threats to Ideological Purity The Oath of Zeal is taken by paladins consumed by hatred for a specific group or ideology. Zealots, as these Paladins are sometimes called, pursue an

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

sang from every page. Long into the night Liriel read, lighting candle after precious candle. She’d never given much thought to humans, but these stories fascinated her. In these yellowed

, striving to leave a lasting legacy. Individually and as a group, humans are adaptable opportunists, and they stay alert to changing political and social dynamics. EVERYONE’S SECOND-BEST FRIENDS

Consumable Items

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Consumable Items Some items are consumed—used up, in other words—when they are activated. A Potion of Healing must be swallowed, for example, while the writing vanishes from a scroll when it is read. Once used, a consumable item loses its magic.

Consumable Items

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Consumable Items Some items are consumed—used up, in other words—when they are activated. A Potion of Healing must be swallowed, for example, while the writing vanishes from a scroll when it is read. Once used, a consumable item loses its magic.

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

implement better tactics. Any enemy who chases a group of fleeing yuan-ti might be on the victorious side of a rout or could be heading into a trap; if the enemy has been encountered before, it is likely

rather than among other creatures, including my own kind. 4 I sometimes become consumed by philosophy. 5 I believe I am superior to others of my caste. 6 I am driven by wanderlust

Smoke on the Horizon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Smoke on the Horizon This encounter occurs early in the day. As the party travels, they spot smoke. Read the following text: The trail emerges from a dry gulch. A column of thick, black smoke rises

at a slight angle over the trees. It looks like something is burning just over the next ridge. The burning farm is within five minutes’ travel. Once the characters approach within sight, read the

Smoke on the Horizon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Smoke on the Horizon This encounter occurs early in the day. As the party travels, they spot smoke. Read the following text: The trail emerges from a dry gulch. A column of thick, black smoke rises

at a slight angle over the trees. It looks like something is burning just over the next ridge. The burning farm is within five minutes’ travel. Once the characters approach within sight, read the

Companions of the Hall, The

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

Companions of the Hall, The Named for the dwarf stronghold of Mithral Hall in the Forgotten Realms setting, the Companions of the Hall is a group of heroic adventurers whose exploits have spanned

centuries and even crossed the bounds of death. Drizzt Do’Urden is the central figure in this party; all his companions have died and been reincarnated in new forms in recent years. These other

Politics and Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Politics and Factions Saltmarsh’s future rests in the hands of three factions that compete for supremacy. Two of the factions represent the opposing sentiments that have grown in town in recent years

. The third is a secret group that seeks to undermine Saltmarsh and seize control of the region. These factions’ struggles play out in the day-to-day lives of the townsfolk and the political maneuvering of Saltmarsh’s town council.

Politics and Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Politics and Factions Saltmarsh’s future rests in the hands of three factions that compete for supremacy. Two of the factions represent the opposing sentiments that have grown in town in recent years

. The third is a secret group that seeks to undermine Saltmarsh and seize control of the region. These factions’ struggles play out in the day-to-day lives of the townsfolk and the political maneuvering of Saltmarsh’s town council.

Companions of the Hall, The

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

Companions of the Hall, The Named for the dwarf stronghold of Mithral Hall in the Forgotten Realms setting, the Companions of the Hall is a group of heroic adventurers whose exploits have spanned

centuries and even crossed the bounds of death. Drizzt Do’Urden is the central figure in this party; all his companions have died and been reincarnated in new forms in recent years. These other

House Status

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

any case, use the Group Status table to determine your party’s standing within the organization. Group Status d4 Status 1 Favored. You have access to the leadership of the house, owing to your

assignments or those that other operatives pass up. 4 Outcast. You have made some mistakes in the recent past, and your status in the house is tenuous at best.

House Status

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

any case, use the Group Status table to determine your party’s standing within the organization. Group Status d4 Status 1 Favored. You have access to the leadership of the house, owing to your

assignments or those that other operatives pass up. 4 Outcast. You have made some mistakes in the recent past, and your status in the house is tenuous at best.

The Dawn Mother

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

The Dawn Mother It takes Cht-Chak and the characters only a few hours to reach the Basket and, from there, to follow a trail of lightning scorches to where the Dawn Mother still pursues a group of

thri-kreen. Read the following as the characters approach: Numerous thri-kreen dash through the tall grass, attempting to avoid the steps of a massive figure. A gigantic, ancient woman dressed in thick

The Dawn Mother

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

The Dawn Mother It takes Cht-Chak and the characters only a few hours to reach the Basket and, from there, to follow a trail of lightning scorches to where the Dawn Mother still pursues a group of

thri-kreen. Read the following as the characters approach: Numerous thri-kreen dash through the tall grass, attempting to avoid the steps of a massive figure. A gigantic, ancient woman dressed in thick

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Adventure Hooks If you’re not using Nafas as a group patron, consider the following ways to involve the characters in this adventure: Anthropological Expedition. A recent desert excavation has

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Adventure Hooks If you’re not using Nafas as a group patron, consider the following ways to involve the characters in this adventure: Anthropological Expedition. A recent desert excavation has

Arrival in Phandalin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

below. Read or paraphrase the following to set the scene: This modest-sized town is comprised of some fifty buildings, most of which show signs of regular upkeep. Farms and an apple orchard mark the

old manor house. Most of its walls have collapsed in what appears to be a recent disaster, with traces of smoke still rising from piles of tumbled stone. When the characters approach the stage or try

Beginning the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Beginning the Adventure When you’re ready to begin the adventure, read or paraphrase the following: A long voyage has brought you to Nightwater Cove. The town of Promise rises from the shore, its

agriculture. Sadly, its farmlands have become depleted in recent years. The struggle to survive grows ever more dire, and this year’s harvest is expected to be the poorest in recent memory. Locals