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Dungeon Master’s Guide
The contents of this foul manuscript are the meat and drink of the wicked. It contains knowledge so horrid that to even glimpse the scrawled pages invites doom.
Most believe the lich-god Vecna the
evil have added their own input to the book’s catalog of vile knowledge. Their additions are clear, for the writers of later works stitched whatever they were writing into the tome or, in some
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Dungeon Master’s Guide
) check related to the Abyss. When you do so, you gain Advantage on the check.
Containment. The first ten pages of the Demonomicon are blank. As a Magic action while holding the book, you can target a
’s blank pages, which fills with writing detailing the trapped creature’s widely known name and depravities. Once used, this action can’t be used again until the next dawn.
When you
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Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
within the crystal at the same rate as reading and writing. When found, the crystal contains the following spells: detect thoughts, intellect fortress, Rary's telepathic bond, sending, telekinesis
, Tasha's mind whip, and Tenser's floating disk. It functions as a spellbook for you, with its spells and other writing psychically encoded within it.
While you are holding the crystal, you can use it as
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Storm King's Thunder
This diamond contains the blood of a creature — blood that appears in the form of the blod (blood) rune. While the item is on your person, you can use your action to divine the location of the
creature nearest to you that is related to the blood in the item and that isn’t Undead. You sense the distance and direction of the creature relative to your location. The creature is either the
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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
adventuring. Your ideal is no doubt related to how you view the quest for knowledge and truth—perhaps as a worthy goal in itself, or maybe as a means to a desirable end.
Sage
d8
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Soul coins are about 5 inches across and about an inch thick, minted from infernal iron. Each coin weighs one-third of a pound, and is inscribed with Infernal writing and a spell that magically binds
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A soul can also be freed by destroying the coin that contains it. A soul coin has AC 19, 1 hit point for each charge it has remaining, and immunity to all damage except that which is dealt by a
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Keys from the Golden Vault
The contents of this foul manuscript of ineffable wickedness are the meat and drink of those in evil’s thrall. No mortal was meant to know the secrets it contains, knowledge so horrid that to
added their own input to its catalog of vile knowledge. Their additions are clear, for the writers of later works stitched whatever they were writing into the tome or, in some cases, made notations
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Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
gleaming black alloy of unknown origin, the servant is often described as a combination of a disproportioned dwarf and an oversized beetle. The servant contains enough space for 1 ton of cargo and a
conjecture than fact, often referring to otherworldly beings, the mysterious Barrier Peaks in Oerth, and the supposedly related device known as the Machine of Lum the Mad. The best details on the device
Demonomicon of Iggwilv
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Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
charges).
Abyssal Reference. You can reference the Demonomicon whenever you make an Intelligence check to discern information about demons or a Wisdom (Survival) check related to the Abyss. When you
saving throw with disadvantage or become trapped within one of the Demonomicon’s empty blank pages, which fills with writing detailing the trapped creature’s widely known name and
Book of Vile Darkness
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Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
The contents of this foul manuscript of ineffable wickedness are the meat and drink of those in evil’s thrall. No mortal was meant to know the secrets it contains, knowledge so horrid that to
added their own input to its catalog of vile knowledge. Their additions are clear, for the writers of later works stitched whatever they were writing into the tome or, in some cases, made notations
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Testing Phase On the day of the Exam, each character makes two ability checks related to parts of the test: Symbol Surfaces. Identifying the most suitable surfaces to scribe a symbol on requires a
successful DC 16 Intelligence (Investigation) check. Avoiding Symbol Effects. Writing up the details of common methods to avoid triggering symbols, plus physical and mental techniques for resisting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Testing Phase On the day of the Exam, each character makes two ability checks related to parts of the test: Symbol Surfaces. Identifying the most suitable surfaces to scribe a symbol on requires a
successful DC 16 Intelligence (Investigation) check. Avoiding Symbol Effects. Writing up the details of common methods to avoid triggering symbols, plus physical and mental techniques for resisting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Testing Phase On the day of the Exam, each character makes two ability checks related to parts of the test: Glyph of Warding Shapes. Identifying the shapes commonly used when a mage casts a glyph of
warding requires a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check. Common Glyph Effects. Writing an essay on common magical effects and triggers associated with glyph of warding spells requires a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Testing Phase On the day of the Exam, each character makes two ability checks related to parts of the test: Glyph of Warding Shapes. Identifying the shapes commonly used when a mage casts a glyph of
warding requires a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check. Common Glyph Effects. Writing an essay on common magical effects and triggers associated with glyph of warding spells requires a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
3T. Cultists’ Study The six cultists who share area 3R use this chamber for studying their spellbooks and for practicing their magical craft. The chamber contains three stools, three writing desks, and a basin of water.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
3T. Cultists’ Study The six cultists who share area 3R use this chamber for studying their spellbooks and for practicing their magical craft. The chamber contains three stools, three writing desks, and a basin of water.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
3T. Cultists’ Study The six cultists who share area 3R use this chamber for studying their spellbooks and for practicing their magical craft. The chamber contains three stools, three writing desks, and a basin of water.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
3T. Cultists’ Study The six cultists who share area 3R use this chamber for studying their spellbooks and for practicing their magical craft. The chamber contains three stools, three writing desks, and a basin of water.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
17. Spare Bedroom This dust-choked room contains a slender bed, a nightstand, a small iron stove, a writing desk with a stool, an empty wardrobe, and a rocking chair. A smiling doll in a lacy yellow dress sits in the northern window box, cobwebs draping it like a wedding veil.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
17. Spare Bedroom This dust-choked room contains a slender bed, a nightstand, a small iron stove, a writing desk with a stool, an empty wardrobe, and a rocking chair. A smiling doll in a lacy yellow dress sits in the northern window box, cobwebs draping it like a wedding veil.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
11. Severin’s Quarters This chamber is the personal quarters of Severin, and contains a bed, a trunk holding mundane personal belongings, a wardrobe for robes and regalia, a large writing desk, and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
11. Severin’s Quarters This chamber is the personal quarters of Severin, and contains a bed, a trunk holding mundane personal belongings, a wardrobe for robes and regalia, a large writing desk, and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Writing Riddles Writing new riddles for your group can be fun and satisfying—as long as the players don’t guess the right answer in seconds or, conversely, rip their hair out in frustration. Here are
some tips: Reinforce a Theme. A good riddle is related to something the characters are currently dealing with. A tricky beholder, for example, might pose riddles whose answers all have something to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Writing Riddles Writing new riddles for your group can be fun and satisfying—as long as the players don’t guess the right answer in seconds or, conversely, rip their hair out in frustration. Here are
some tips: Reinforce a Theme. A good riddle is related to something the characters are currently dealing with. A tricky beholder, for example, might pose riddles whose answers all have something to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Creature Lists This section contains three guides to help you find your way to the right giant (or giant-related creature) for an encounter. First, “Giants by Kind” presents seven tables indexing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
11. Severin’s Quarters This chamber is the personal quarters of Severin, and contains a bed, a trunk holding mundane personal belongings, a wardrobe for robes and regalia, a large writing desk, and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
11. Severin’s Quarters This chamber is the personal quarters of Severin, and contains a bed, a trunk holding mundane personal belongings, a wardrobe for robes and regalia, a large writing desk, and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Creature Lists This section contains three guides to help you find your way to the right giant (or giant-related creature) for an encounter. First, “Giants by Kind” presents seven tables indexing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Treasure Hamun’s tent contains a comfortable traveling suite: a cot, a chair, a writing desk, supplies, and a chest of clothes. In the chest is a leather bag containing 35 sp, 20 ep, 20 gp, and 5 pp
; five small agates worth 10 gp each; a potion of healing and a spell scroll of darkness in a bone tube; and a Tiny jeweled box worth 25 gp. The jeweled box contains the Red Wizard’s most interesting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Treasure Hamun’s tent contains a comfortable traveling suite: a cot, a chair, a writing desk, supplies, and a chest of clothes. In the chest is a leather bag containing 35 sp, 20 ep, 20 gp, and 5 pp
; five small agates worth 10 gp each; a potion of healing and a spell scroll of darkness in a bone tube; and a Tiny jeweled box worth 25 gp. The jeweled box contains the Red Wizard’s most interesting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
makes two ability checks related to parts of the test: Magical Devices and Their Functions. Matching a list of magical devices with their functions requires a successful DC 18 Intelligence (History
) check. History of Magical Devices. Writing short essays about the origins of different magical devices requires a successful DC 18 Wisdom (Insight) check. Have each player note their character’s Exam
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
makes two ability checks related to parts of the test: Magical Devices and Their Functions. Matching a list of magical devices with their functions requires a successful DC 18 Intelligence (History
) check. History of Magical Devices. Writing short essays about the origins of different magical devices requires a successful DC 18 Wisdom (Insight) check. Have each player note their character’s Exam
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
17. Vertrand’s Room Vertrand. A bald, elderly man (Vertrand Shadowdusk) sits at a writing desk to the north, his back to the doorway.
Bed. A simple bed stands against the south wall.
Tapestry. A
prepared instead of banishment. Vertrand’s desk holds writing implements and handwritten notes written by Vertrand before he lost his eyes. The notes are difficult to follow and require a successful DC 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
17. Vertrand’s Room Vertrand. A bald, elderly man (Vertrand Shadowdusk) sits at a writing desk to the north, his back to the doorway.
Bed. A simple bed stands against the south wall.
Tapestry. A
prepared instead of banishment. Vertrand’s desk holds writing implements and handwritten notes written by Vertrand before he lost his eyes. The notes are difficult to follow and require a successful DC 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
of inner light. While you are touching the crystal, you can retrieve and store information and spells within the crystal at the same rate as reading and writing. When found, the crystal contains the
functions as a spellbook for you, with its spells and other writing psychically encoded within it. While you are holding the crystal, you can use it as a spellcasting focus for your wizard spells, and