contained reflections guardian to have returned

Gorka Tharn

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

, dispel magic 4th level (3 slots): stone shape, guardian of faith 5th level (2 slots): contagion, insect plague 6th level (1 slot): harmMultiattack. The mummy can use its Dreadful Glare and makes one

returned. The cursed target has disadvantage on all saving throws. The curse lasts until removed by a remove curse spell or other magic. If the mummy lord is destroyed, these regional effects end immediately.Necrotic, Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksFire

Devastation Orb

Magic Items Princes of the Apocalypse

. If it is removed from the container after the time when it was supposed to detonate, it explodes 1d6 rounds later, unless it is returned to the container. Regardless of the type of orb, its effect

is contained within a sphere with a 1 mile radius. The orb is the sphere’s point of origin. The orb is destroyed after one use. Air Orb. When this orb detonates, it creates a powerful windstorm

The Brimstone Behemoth

monsters

Burning Sacrifice. If a creature willingly sacrifices its life in fire or lava for the purpose of defeating the behemoth, the creature can’t be returned to life by any means. For the next 24

of the lair, flames become driven to spread and consume. Every hour, contained fires in that area have a 10 percent chance of spreading to a flammable object within 10 feet. Uncontained fires spread

Mummy Lord Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

, dispel magic 4th level (3 slots): divination, guardian of faith 5th level (2 slots): contagion, insect plague 6th level (1 slot): harmMultiattack. The mummy can use its Dreadful Glare and makes one

unreliable when cast multiple times, that chance increases by 25 percent. A creature that takes treasure from the lair is cursed until the treasure is returned. The cursed target has disadvantage on

Fifth Edition

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Fifth Edition The Deck of Many Things was revised yet again in 2014 for the fifth edition Dungeon Master’s Guide. O’Connor’s art remained, and the thirteen-card version of the deck returned, but the

original deck created by Istus for Asteria and Euryale is so powerful that it has countless lesser reflections throughout the multiverse, including versions with more, fewer, or different cards. The

Fifth Edition

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Fifth Edition The Deck of Many Things was revised yet again in 2014 for the fifth edition Dungeon Master’s Guide. O’Connor’s art remained, and the thirteen-card version of the deck returned, but the

original deck created by Istus for Asteria and Euryale is so powerful that it has countless lesser reflections throughout the multiverse, including versions with more, fewer, or different cards. The

Wandering Monsters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

apprentice, even to the extent of pretending to cast spells. The guardian returned to this level after its wizard master perished while exploring level 4; the shield guardian’s amulet can be found there

the comings and goings of the guild’s goblinoids for some time. Shield Guardian The Dungeon Level is home to a meandering, defective shield guardian operating under the delusion that it’s a wizard’s

Wandering Monsters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

apprentice, even to the extent of pretending to cast spells. The guardian returned to this level after its wizard master perished while exploring level 4; the shield guardian’s amulet can be found there

the comings and goings of the guild’s goblinoids for some time. Shield Guardian The Dungeon Level is home to a meandering, defective shield guardian operating under the delusion that it’s a wizard’s

9. Study and Library

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

having been looted long ago. However, the area’s unwitting guardian remains. Ilda is a neutral good ghost who was once one of Diderius’s apprentices. She worshiped her master, but was mistakenly banished

as a thief when one of his prize tomes was misplaced. Ilda died not long after Diderius, and her spirit returned here to act as caretaker to his great stores of knowledge. Ilda is not violent except

Example Rival: Marina Rodemus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

, has now returned to restore her family’s prestige. In truth, the family fled because its members became afflicted by lycanthropy. They joined a clan of wererats and delved into smuggling in a

— has returned to claim her place among the elite of her home city. She vows that if she doesn’t succeed, she’ll leave the city in ruins. Goals. Marina wants to become the most respected, most important

9. Study and Library

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

having been looted long ago. However, the area’s unwitting guardian remains. Ilda is a neutral good ghost who was once one of Diderius’s apprentices. She worshiped her master, but was mistakenly banished

as a thief when one of his prize tomes was misplaced. Ilda died not long after Diderius, and her spirit returned here to act as caretaker to his great stores of knowledge. Ilda is not violent except

Example Rival: Marina Rodemus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

, has now returned to restore her family’s prestige. In truth, the family fled because its members became afflicted by lycanthropy. They joined a clan of wererats and delved into smuggling in a

— has returned to claim her place among the elite of her home city. She vows that if she doesn’t succeed, she’ll leave the city in ruins. Goals. Marina wants to become the most respected, most important

Basilisk

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

, but it makes a daunting guardian beast. Because of this use, basilisk eggs are highly prized. Gaze of Stone. Basilisks are ponderous for hunting creatures, but they needn’t chase prey. Meeting a

organic form in the basilisk’s gullet. Some alchemists are said to know how to process the basilisk’s gullet and the fluids contained within. Properly handled, the gullet produces an oil that can

Exploring the Gulch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

Exploring the Gulch Dumathoin’s Gulch was once a dwarven mine, but the erosion of the stream exposed it to the sky. The mine contained a shrine to Dumathoin, and the power of that deity still infuses

represent Dumathoin. Refer to the “Guardian of the Gulch” section for information about awakening the eidolon. The gnome resting against the moonstone is Dabbledob Plasterpatch. He holds the magical

Basilisk

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

, but it makes a daunting guardian beast. Because of this use, basilisk eggs are highly prized. Gaze of Stone. Basilisks are ponderous for hunting creatures, but they needn’t chase prey. Meeting a

organic form in the basilisk’s gullet. Some alchemists are said to know how to process the basilisk’s gullet and the fluids contained within. Properly handled, the gullet produces an oil that can

Exploring the Gulch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

Exploring the Gulch Dumathoin’s Gulch was once a dwarven mine, but the erosion of the stream exposed it to the sky. The mine contained a shrine to Dumathoin, and the power of that deity still infuses

represent Dumathoin. Refer to the “Guardian of the Gulch” section for information about awakening the eidolon. The gnome resting against the moonstone is Dabbledob Plasterpatch. He holds the magical

Animated Objects

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

than done, however. The glowing green gem is contained in a cavity in the stump, beneath the rotted floorboards of the hut. The floorboards can be ripped up with a successful DC 14 Strength check or

] Guardian Portrait A guardian portrait looks like a finely rendered and beautifully framed work of art, usually depicting someone important in a realistic manner. The picture and its frame are bound

Animated Objects

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

than done, however. The glowing green gem is contained in a cavity in the stump, beneath the rotted floorboards of the hut. The floorboards can be ripped up with a successful DC 14 Strength check or

] Guardian Portrait A guardian portrait looks like a finely rendered and beautifully framed work of art, usually depicting someone important in a realistic manner. The picture and its frame are bound

Lost Spire Locations (P9-P16)

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

cross the tundra without fear of freezing to death. guardian amulet Amulet. The object on the table is the amulet for a shield guardian. Dzaan retrieved it from area P15 and brought it here for

face. (This rune matches the one on the shield guardian’s forearms and is the personal sigil of the wizard who created both.) This particular shield guardian amulet is a rare magic item that requires

Setessa's Surroundings

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

, grim Returned, or worse. Hunter’s Crossing. Setessa once extended its claim over more of the Nessian Wood, establishing military outposts like those of Akros. At the western end of the forest, along

the road from Meletis known as the Guardian Way, the ruins of a round tower lie beside a rushing stream. This marks the greatest extent of ancient Setessa’s reach. A site of rich natural beauty, with

Setessa's Surroundings

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

, grim Returned, or worse. Hunter’s Crossing. Setessa once extended its claim over more of the Nessian Wood, establishing military outposts like those of Akros. At the western end of the forest, along

the road from Meletis known as the Guardian Way, the ruins of a round tower lie beside a rushing stream. This marks the greatest extent of ancient Setessa’s reach. A site of rich natural beauty, with

Lost Spire Locations (P9-P16)

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

cross the tundra without fear of freezing to death. guardian amulet Amulet. The object on the table is the amulet for a shield guardian. Dzaan retrieved it from area P15 and brought it here for

face. (This rune matches the one on the shield guardian’s forearms and is the personal sigil of the wizard who created both.) This particular shield guardian amulet is a rare magic item that requires

Elemental Magic Items

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

container, the orb thrums. If it is removed from the container after the time when it was supposed to detonate, it explodes 1d6 rounds later, unless it is returned to the container. Regardless of the type

of orb, its effect is contained within a sphere with a 1 mile radius. The orb is the sphere’s point of origin. The orb is destroyed after one use. Air Orb. When this orb detonates, it creates a

Elemental Magic Items

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

container, the orb thrums. If it is removed from the container after the time when it was supposed to detonate, it explodes 1d6 rounds later, unless it is returned to the container. Regardless of the type

of orb, its effect is contained within a sphere with a 1 mile radius. The orb is the sphere’s point of origin. The orb is destroyed after one use. Air Orb. When this orb detonates, it creates a

Lair Locations

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

. Should the characters free the Bedroll from the ice and search it, within they find a control amulet for a Shield Guardian. The guardian it controls is in the south alcove of the trophy cave (area D16

). A character who takes a Study action and makes a successful DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana) check knows basic information about this guardian: It follows the orders of whoever wears its amulet. The

Gauntlgrym

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

Adbar and Sundabar — swearing him fealty. Others fear that he will punish those settlements that didn’t contribute warriors to the cause to retake Gauntlgrym, but those folk don’t know the returned

where the being of pure flame is contained, to harness the unquenchable fire as the dwarves of old did. THE CANTICLE OF GAUNTLGRYM Passed down by dwarves throughout the North for centuries, the

Gauntlgrym

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

Adbar and Sundabar — swearing him fealty. Others fear that he will punish those settlements that didn’t contribute warriors to the cause to retake Gauntlgrym, but those folk don’t know the returned

where the being of pure flame is contained, to harness the unquenchable fire as the dwarves of old did. THE CANTICLE OF GAUNTLGRYM Passed down by dwarves throughout the North for centuries, the

Chapter 10: Factions of Etharis

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide

Inquisitors were eager to find these people at the youngest possible age, as they claimed the threat of magic could be more easily contained in the young, whose magical abilities had not fully emerged

. After completing his Seraph-mandated tasks, Sagrado Valieda returned to the land known as the Shattered Peaks to bring his message to the dragonborn. As missionaries of the Arch Seraph Empyreus

Temple Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

. While the characters keep their distance, the guardian doesn’t move. If a creature hasn’t observed the guardian moving or acting, that creature must succeed at a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation

) check to discern that the guardian is animate. Guardian’s Challenge. When a character comes within 5 feet of the statue, the guardian animates and says: “Oblivion is nigh! State your intent or leave

Children of the All-Father

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Children of the All-Father In an age before human and elf, when all dragons were young, Annam the All-Father put the first giants upon the world. These giants were reflections of his divine offspring

Giant Pantheon When Ostoria fell, Annam disowned his children, swearing never to regard the giants again until they returned Ostoria to its past prominence and reclaimed their rightful positions as