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Magic Items
Princes of the Apocalypse
A weird tank is a ten-gallon tank of blown glass and sculpted bronze with a backpack-like carrying harness fashioned from tough leather. A water weird is contained within the tank. While wearing the
weird telepathically (no action required) while you wear the tank. You can close the tank as an action only if you have first commanded the water weird to retract into it or if the water weird is dead
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
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At will: mage hand (the hand is invisible), minor illusion
1/day each: charm person, dissonant whispers, telekinesis
Synaptic Rend (Recharge 5â6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge
with other Aberrations, which help them transform in return for their service as shock troops. Regardless, the result is the same: a goblin with unnatural and barely contained psychic power.
Psionic
Magic Items
Princes of the Apocalypse
remains before it will detonate. Spells such as identify and divination can be used to ascertain when the orb will explode. An orb has AC 10, 15 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage
is contained within a sphere with a 1 mile radius. The orb is the sphereâs point of origin. The orb is destroyed after one use.
Air Orb. When this orb detonates, it creates a powerful windstorm
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
brain casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18):
At will: detect thoughts, levitate
3/day: modify memory
master, which then absorbs the knowledge and experience contained therein. Mind flayers conceive of this oneness with the elder brain as a sacred state akin to an afterlife.
Hive Mind
Elder brains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
an issue of a comic or a TV episode) tells a self-contained story that contributes to the larger story. Just like with an adventure, a campaignâs story isnât predetermined, because the actions of the playersâ characters will influence how the story plays out.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Running the Adventure Lost Mine of Phandelver is an adventure for four to five characters of 1st level. During the course of the adventure, the characters will advance to 5th level. The adventure is
wilderness and adventure. You donât need to be a Forgotten Realms expert to run the adventure; everything you need to know about the setting is contained in this content. If this is your first time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragonâs Wake
can visit. The âAdventure Backgroundâ section describes the events leading up to the adventure and the main threats the characters will face. The âWelcome to Leilonâ and âExploring Leilonâ sections
describe the town where the adventure begins. Knowing Leilon well will ensure a smooth start to the adventure. SLEEPING DRAGON AS A STAND-ALONE
Some sections of this adventure reference Storm Lordâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
: What happened to the original masters of the Open Hand? Will the monastic orders in Bak Meiâs homeland east of FaerĂ»n want to know his fate? Considering the knowledge contained in The Book of Inner
surviving members of the order who will try to avenge Bak Meiâs death? The last breaths (souls) of three individualsâone of great intellect, one of strong body, and one of a pure heartâare required to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
Running the Adventure There is considerable information contained herein with respect to what the players see as they explore the steading, and what the inhabitants do if they become aware of the
intruders. This does not mean that you, as Dungeon Master, must surrender your creativity and become a mere script reader. You will have to make up certain details for areas and items that characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
itemsâ descriptions. Otherwise, such an item ceases to function. Adventurers who recover a node-fueled item will, therefore, only be able to recharge it when an appropriate node is nearby. Balloon
outward sign of how much time remains before it will detonate. Spells such as identify and divination can be used to ascertain when the orb will explode. An orb has AC 10, 15 hit points, and immunity to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
16. Magic Cauldron Nylas Jowd. Nylas Jowd, the Thayan mage (see âNylas Jowdâ), lurks in the eastern alcove with his invisible companions, two will-oâ-wisps. Pillars and Cauldron. Five stone pillars
. If the characters catch Nylas here, he tries to convince them to kill Turbulence for him and attacks them if they refuse. The will-oâ-wisps gang up on the enemy nearest to Nylas, protecting their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
sorts. There is a large desk and stool, two workbenches, and two mummy preparation tables. Clay pots and urns on these tables and the floor obviously once contained unguents, ointments, oils, perfumes
slow-acting acid which will deal 3 (1d6) acid damage on the round after a creatureâs flesh comes into substantial contact with it (by immersing an arm, being splashed on, and so forth)âminor contact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
threatened. Do You Really Do That?
Can players retract what they just said their characters did? Some DMs take a hard-line position: âIf you said it, your character did it.â Such a strict position tends
table, which might slow the pace of the game.
A common compromise is to rule that players can retract or change anything their characters did up until the point they learn the consequences of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
.)
Spite Harrowdale used a true polymorph spell to turn a wyvern into a golden statue of himself. Characters who have met Spite will recognize the statueâs likeness. The statue doesnât detect as magical, but
a wizard whose arcane tradition is the School of Transmutation. When a creature or an object under the effect of a transmutation spell is fully contained in the circle, the effect of that spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
studied all the way from the entrance to where the path forks toward areas 5 and 6, the individual with such perseverance will be rewarded by suddenly understanding that a message is contained in barely
3. Entrance to the Tomb of Horrors Even a bit of light entering through a crawl space or provided by a torch will reveal that an unusual tunnel lies ahead. If the characters clear the passage near
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
influence in the city or scouting the jungle for opportunities. Some of these can aid the characters, and others will try to hinder them. Laws and Punishments
The merchant princes can create or alter
their high ambition, the merchant princesâ power is entirely contained in the city. Elsewhere, Chult is ruled by the red law of tooth and claw. An individual is either predator or prey, and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
threatened. Do You Really Do That?
Can players retract what they just said their characters did? Some DMs take a hard-line position: âIf you said it, your character did it.â Such a strict position tends
table, which might slow the pace of the game.
A common compromise is to rule that players can retract or change anything their characters did up until the point they learn the consequences of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
destroyed alongside mortals. New Creation. After the destruction of the world, a new creation will take its place, and the elect will inhabit a perfect paradise. Harbinger of Doom. A huge comet will
, devouring worlds and entire planes. The end of all things will be the culmination of the All-Consuming Starâs work. Enlightening Divination. Divinatory card readings donât simply reveal the future
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
each tentacle and inject paralytic venom. The grell can partially retract its barbs into its tentacles to handle or manipulate objects it doesnât want to pierce or tear. Grells have no eyes and floats
creatures they classify as edible, including humanoids. They tend to avoid bigger creatures that they have little hope of carrying away.
A grell will sometimes allow adventurers to wage war on the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
of electrum resting on his chest, inset with a red stone of considerable size.
The glyphs, in Olman, read, âBeware ⊠many-eyed god will bring down a fiery death.â Poison Dust. Mixing the silvery
powder in the flask with any liquid will create a special potion. A creature that drinks it must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 5,000 years. While poisoned in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Xanathar Xanathar is the name given to the beholder crime lord that lives in the dungeons under Waterdeep. It isnât the first beholder to claim this mantle, nor will it be the last. Like all
realizes what has happened. Luckily for them, the beholder canât tell one fish from another. Xanathar is extremely fond of gold. A few years ago, its spies stole the Stone of Golorr, which contained
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
, we will also feast when we are dead. If youâve heard the call, come. Join my pack and feel the strength of Yeenoghu.â
The figure smiles as he speaks, revealing teeth filed to sharp points
.
Filthriddens is contained within a cave roughly 100 feet long and 60 feet wide. The characters enter from a natural tunnel along one of the shorter walls, with another tunnel exiting on the opposite side
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Harrowing Hunts Domenico Cava A Harrowing Hunt The Grim Harrow keeps a close eye on the planar portals contained in a glass tower within the Gardens of Decay known as Deathâs Aperture (see the
throughout the multiverse and has contacts and agents everywhere. Many of these informers donât know who or what the Grim Harrow really is; they know only that the hunters are terrifying and will kill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
from one of the balconies above or another high vantage point notices something else: Each gargoyle is contained within a square made of metallic tiles embedded in the top of its pedestal. Starting
north pedestal, 1 sp in the east pedestal, 1 gp in the south pedestal, and 1 pp in the west pedestal). A gargoyle will always accept a more precious coin than the one required, so a character inserting a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
parts. In the case of a book, if you have seen only the cover, then the duplicate created will be a copy of the cover, and the pages will be blank. (Minor Conjuration) Can a School of Divination wizard
to cast a ritual spell contained in their spellbook, do they need to read from the book or use it as part of the ritual? No. As written, the rule doesnât require you to read from the book. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
corruption of nature. Its members are well aware that the newly seen demonic corruption will not be contained within the Underdark for long. Eventually it will break through to the surface and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
an extremely dangerous creature will hatch from the egg unless it can be safely contained. Stealing the Murkmire Stone The Murkmire Stone is going on public display tomorrow at the Varkenbluff Museum
research indicates itâll hatch at midnight tonight.
âTrouble is, no one will listen to me. The university ignored me, and I was caught trying to steal the egg from the museum so I could contain it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
will take the party about 12 hours to travel from Saltmarsh to the ford over the Dunwater River (marked B on the map). This time does not account for resting but does allow for slow movement at times
of 325 pp and a helm of underwater action (see appendix B) in which the loose coins are contained. It can be easily discovered nearby after all the bullywugs are dealt with.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
dark gifts by the evil vestiges contained within them (see the âAmber Sarcophagiâ sidebar earlier in this chapter). Kasimir will know when he touches the east sarcophagus in this area that he has found
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
following boxed text to describe the buildingâs interior: This room is a charred mess. Hazy smoke hangs over scattered piles of burned and broken shelves intermixed with whatever those shelves contained
that flutter. He tells them to wear the brooch when they present themselves to Gullop XIX, saying it will help win the kingâs trust. Animated Coals. Typically used to heat Bavlornaâs cauldron in area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Courage. You seek to prove that the bravest heart can be contained within the smallest of packages. 2 Companionship. Youâre pretty sure you can be friends with anyone or anything. 3 Hopeful. You will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
the character to continue on their path: âIf your destiny is not clear to you yet, Iâm confident it soon will be.â The Paladin Disillusioned with the corruption of Neverwinter, the paladin comes to
knowledge contained in that place. I can direct you there, but first you need to show me you are worthy.â She promises to direct the wizard to the observatory after the characters help deal with the other problems on the island.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
follows: Be it known to all that I, Thavius Kreeg, High Overseer of Elturel, have sworn to my master, Zariel, lord of Avernus, to keep the agreements contained in this oath.
I hereby submit to
Zariel in all matters and for all time. I will place Her above all creatures, living and dead. I will obey Her all my days and beyond with fear and servility.
I recognize the dispensation of the device
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
Adbar and Sundabar â swearing him fealty. Others fear that he will punish those settlements that didnât contribute warriors to the cause to retake Gauntlgrym, but those folk donât know the returned
a dwarven city so close to the coastal powers of Neverwinter and Waterdeep brings about its own special opportunities and concerns. Surely, once they get their forges going properly, the dwarves will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
invitations and hands one to each character. Each invitation is contained in a pale-blue envelope that is cool to the touch and smells like a crisp winter morning. The invitations read as follows: Zorhanna
it myself. Fifel will give you invitations to our winter solstice gala at Paliset Hall. There will be other guests to distract Zorhanna while you figure out a way to remove the necklace.
âOnce weâre