containing ruling gaining to have read

Rival Intern

Backgrounds Acquisitions Incorporated

from your previous employer containing a small piece of useful information, a set of fine clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp Feature: Inside Informant You have connections to your previous

employer or other groups you dealt with during your previous employment. You can communicate with your contacts, gaining information at the DM’s discretion.

Hythonia

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

cultists eagerly offered themselves up to the medusa’s petrifying gaze in hopes of gaining Pharika’s favor. Seeing herself surrounded by willing devotees, Hythonia formulated a cruel plan

mythic trait by describing her skin cracking and turning pale as she suffers wounds. Read or paraphrase the following text when Hythonia finally uses her Shed Skin trait: The medusa’s skin

Veiled Presence

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Inviolate Presence. The veiled presence can’t be targeted by divination magic or by features that would read its mind or determine its creature type. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the

action. Regional Effects The region containing a villain’s lair is warped by their presence, creating one or more of the following effects: Corruption Abounds. While within 3 miles of the

Enchanting Infiltrator

Monsters The Book of Many Things

can’t be targeted by divination magic or features that would read its mind or determine its creature type.Multiattack. The infiltrator makes two Poison Blade attacks and can use Beguiling

)","rollDamageType":"poison"}, chosen by the villain when the villain uses this action. Regional Effects The region containing a villain’s lair is warped by their presence, creating one or more

Otherworldly Corrupter

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Alien Mind. Magic and other features can’t determine the corrupter’s creature type. If a creature tries to read the corrupter’s thoughts, that creature must succeed on a DC 20

poison;{"diceNotation":"6d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Traps (Poison)","rollDamageType":"poison"}, chosen by the villain when the villain uses this action. Regional Effects The region containing

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

cultists become tainted by his influence, gaining bloodshot eyes and coarse, thickening hair. Small horns eventually sprout from the forehead. In time, a devoted cultist might transform entirely into a

that is no longer in any dimension than 100 feet. The effect ends on the next initiative count 20. Regional Effects The region containing Baphomet’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or

Baphomet

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

brass decorate their profane altars. Over time, a cultist of Baphomet becomes tainted by his influence, gaining bloodshot eyes and coarse, thickening hair. Small horns eventually sprout from the

for 1 minute or until Baphomet takes this lair action again. Regional Effects The region containing Baphomet’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects

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

Effects A region containing a passage to Dyrrn’s lair is warped in one or more of these ways: Plants and animals raised within 2 mile of the passage have twisted, aberrant forms. Use the

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

encounter, as Arasta summons her arachnid children to protect her. While she has temporary hit points from this trait, she can choose one of her mythic actions when she uses a legendary action. Read or

The region containing Arasta’s lair is warped by her presence, which creates one or more of the following effects: Spiders and insects within 1 mile of Arasta’s lair serve as her eyes

Knight of the Order

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

instrument Languages: One of your choice Equipment: One set of traveler's clothes, a signet ring;signet, banner or seal representing your place or rank in the order, and a pouch containing 10 gp

. The reality of the dangers they faced eventually sank in, as did Lurue’s tenets. Over time the small group grew and spread, gaining a following in places as far as Cormyr. The Knights of the

Belashyrra

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Alien Mind. If a creature tries to read Belashyrra’s thoughts or deals psychic damage to it, that creature must succeed on a DC 22 Intelligence saving throw or be stunned for 1 minute. The

’s lair is known to touch remote areas of the Shadow Marches and caverns below Xen’drik. A region containing a passage to Belashyrra’s lair is warped by its magic, which creates one or

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

answer, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp Specialty To determine the nature of your scholarly training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below. d8

convey the impression of great erudition. 2 I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have. 3 I’m used to helping out those who

Cloistered Scholar

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

your cloister, a writing kit (small pouch with a quill, ink, folded parchment, and a small penknife), a borrowed book on the subject of your current study, and a pouch containing 10 gp FEATURE

Personality Trait 1 I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. 2 I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

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

, tools of the con of your choice (ten stoppered bottles filled with colored liquid, a set of weighted dice, a deck of marked cards, or a signet ring of an imaginary duke), and a pouch containing 15 gp

Balhannoth Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

in the area reshapes to assume the appearance of a location sought by one intelligent creature whose mind the balhannoth has read (see Regional Effects below). The transformation affects nonliving

the balhannoth attacks the target. Regional Effects A region containing a balhannoth’s lair becomes warped by the creature’s unnatural presence, which creates one or more of the

Sage Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to answer, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp Specialty To determine the nature of your scholarly training, roll a d8 or

, sometimes as a means toward other ideals. d8 Personality Trait 1 I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. 2 I’ve read every book in the

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

You have always had a way with people. You know what makes them tick, you can tease out their hearts’ desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions you can read

cards, or a signet ring of an imaginary duke), and a pouch containing 15 gp Favorite Schemes Every charlatan has an angle he or she uses in preference to other schemes. Choose a favorite scam

First Blood

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

First Blood After the last veteran is defeated or once the veterans stand down, read the following: A tall elf woman wearing a sumptuous gown appears at the mouth of the alley, shaking her head

their overzealousness. Seeing how you handle yourselves, though, I might be able to better apologize with an offer of employment.” The woman introduces herself as Madame Samira Arah, the newest member of Zinda’s ruling council, the Kings of Coin (see the “Zinda Gazetteer” section).

Kyorbblivvin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

drow elite warriors. If one or more party members appear to be anything other than drow belonging to one of the eight ruling houses, or slaves in the company of such a drow, the patrol attacks. Each drow

this section). In addition to the eggs, characters find a 1d4 − 1 man-shaped cocoons containing the exsanguinated corpses of escaped slaves (of any race). Gricks Drow nobles unleash these creatures in

Running This Chapter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

can free Zybilna and count on her help in return—perhaps even gaining a wish spell for their trouble. Before your first game session in this chapter, follow these steps to help make the players

’ experience as entertaining as possible: Read the description of Iggwilv’s Cauldron in appendix A. Read this chapter in its entirety, and reacquaint yourself with the “Rules of Conduct” and “Death in

Menzoberranzan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

blaming a lack of faith in the Demon Queen of Spiders, as well as the power of the wizards. Chaos and agitation for change embroil the city, forcing the already weakened ruling houses to put down

for resources and advantages. The adventurers could get involved on either side of the conflict, or might aid surface-world factions intent on containing the war in the Underdark until it eventually winds down.

Nar'l Xibrindas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

, but in the course of gaining Xanathar’s trust, he managed to convince the beholder to eliminate its other advisors. The beholder’s paranoia will eventually cause Xanathar to question the drow’s

Xibrindas is a drow mage. He prepares and casts the sending spell whenever he needs to communicate with his brother. In addition to his other gear, Nar’l carries a vial containing three doses of

Vistani Lore

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

Vistani Lore Characters who read the Book of the Raven learn the following information about the Vistani: The Vistani are planar travelers often encountered in the Shadowfell, and they seem to be

be big or small, but each family is a gerontocracy, with the oldest member ruling the roost. This elder has most of the responsibility for enforcing traditions, settling disputes, setting the course

A Mysterious Dream

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

A Mysterious Dream After gaining the level 1 benefit and drawback of the scrivener’s mark, the characters experience a dream that comes to them during a time of rest, reverie, or quiet reflection

. Even characters who don’t sleep have the dream. If the characters don’t rest at the same time, you might decide that only the first character who rests has the dream. Read the following boxed text only

X1. Temple Facade

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

X1. Temple Facade A snow-swept gravel road climbs the mountainside as it travels north from Tsolenka Pass toward the temple. When the characters reach the end of this road, read: The road fades away

alcoves containing twenty-foot-tall statues. Each statue is carved from a single block of amber and depicts a faceless, hooded figure, its hands pressed together in a gesture of prayer. Between the two

The Code Legal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

main body of which can be read in the Code Legal. This document is available in multiple languages at the Palace of Waterdeep, and (in the Common tongue) provided on request by the magisters at the

gates and in the harbor. Be aware that the Code Legal provides only an outline of typical sentences for various offenses, and magisters have broad discretion when meting out justice as they see fit. Any Masked Lord can overturn a magister’s ruling, but there’s rarely a Masked Lord around when you need one.

Ashen Heir Hideout

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

Ashen Heir Hideout The Ashen Heir hideout is a crumbling, one-story temple located in the Old City. Captured Ashen Heir agents or Laleh Ghorbani might direct the characters to the location. Read the

following as the characters approach the site: A small, neglected temple stands within a courtyard surrounded by an iron fence and containing only dead overgrowth and a dry fountain full of garbage. A

Z3. Wolf Den

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

, read: The old man cackles. “When Kiril returns,” he says to you with his last breath, “he’ll skin you alive.” Treasure Skennis’s electrum flute is nonmagical and worth 250 gp. Skennis also carries a pouch containing four 50 gp gemstones.

Qu'ellarz'orl

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

highest point, to the east. At the west end of Qu’ellarz’orl is a small cavern containing a sculpted stalagmite tower. Within this tower rests the Chamber of the Ruling Council, where the matron mothers of

eight ruling houses, or slaves in the company of such a drow, the patrol calls for reinforcements, which arrive in 1d4 + 2 rounds and consist of 1d4 similar drow patrols. OLD ENEMIES It is possible

3. Watchful Statues

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

accurately, gaining advantage on Intelligence checks for the next 24 hours. However, the character is also driven temporarily insane for 1 minute. An insane creature can’t take actions or reactions

, can’t understand what other creatures say, can’t read, and speaks only in gibberish. You control the creature’s movement, which is erratic.

3. Watchful Statues

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

understands the world more accurately, gaining advantage on Intelligence checks for the next 24 hours. However, the character is also driven temporarily insane for 1 minute. An insane creature can’t take

actions or reactions, can’t understand what other creatures say, can’t read, and speaks only in gibberish. You control the creature’s movement, which is erratic.

Hollow Deck Havoc

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

Hollow Deck Havoc Describe the Hollow Deck as follows: This deck is one large, bowl-shaped chamber containing several large piles of mechanical parts, with many more parts strewn across the floor

and parts from dead autognomes to construct a fourth clockwork horror, which is only half assembled. Once these creatures notice the characters, read or paraphrase the following: The insectile

Second Wave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead

Second Wave Unable to breach the wall the characters are defending, the enemies use a Decrepit Mangonel (see the statistics at the end of this section) to assault the position. Read or paraphrase the

their mangonel and launch the sacks onto the walkway. The skeletons have three sacks, each containing a Swarm of Crawling Claws. Once the skeletons launch all three sacks or when the Decrepit Mangonel is destroyed, the skeletons rush the walls to climb them and engage in melee.

Arborean Springs

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

Arborean Springs Read or paraphrase the following aloud when the characters approach Arborean Springs: A small town surrounded by ancient stone walls perches on a rocky outcropping overlooking a

valley containing hot springs and lush fields. In the fields beyond, wheat and barley grow in abundance alongside flourishing vineyards. Sheep and goats graze on the surrounding hills. The town itself is

4: Smithy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

4: Smithy The smithy is where the keep’s residents purchase metal goods and have them repaired. When the characters arrive at the smithy, read the following boxed text aloud: The stench of hot

containing ingots and spare tools. A third door opens to a washbasin and spiral stairs that ascend to Kalista’s quarters. Alejandro Pacheco A Blacksmith’s Hammer and Anvil

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