continued read genies to have reflective

Water Genasi

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Water genasi descend from marids, aquatic genies from the Elemental Plane of Water. Water genasi are perfectly suited to life underwater and carry the power of the waves inside themselves. Their

scales. Their hair can resemble seaweed, waving as if in a current, or it can even be like water itself. Genasi Tracing their ancestry to the genies of the Elemental Planes, each genasi can tap into

Air Genasi

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Air genasi are descended from djinn, the genies of the Elemental Plane of Air. Embodying many of the airy traits of their otherworldly ancestors, air genasi can draw upon their connection to the

with bluish-white energy spilling out. An air genasi’s hair might blow in a phantom wind or be made entirely of clouds or vapor. Genasi Tracing their ancestry to the genies of the Elemental

Fire Genasi

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Descended from efreet, the genies of the Elemental Plane of Fire, fire genasi channel the flamboyant and often destructive nature of flame. They show their heritage in their skin tones, which can

lines tracing over their bodies like cracks. Fire genasi hair can resemble threads of fire or sooty smoke. Genasi Tracing their ancestry to the genies of the Elemental Planes, each genasi can tap into

Earth Genasi

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Tracing their ancestry to dao, the genies of the Elemental Plane of Earth, earth genasi inherit dao’s steadfast strength and control over earth. An earth genasi’s skin can be the colors

glow. Earth genasi hair can appear carved of stone or crystal or resemble strands of spun metal. Genasi Tracing their ancestry to the genies of the Elemental Planes, each genasi can tap into the

Shadar-kai

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Shadar-kai are the elves of the Shadowfell, originally drawn to that dread realm by the Raven Queen. Over the centuries, some of them have continued to serve her, while others have ventured into the

character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of languages to choose from. The DM is

Layers

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

. In addition, like the wrinkles of a brain, the Gilded Labyrinth’s countless reflective surfaces and edges amplify the invisible energy radiated from the sphere’s power core. This effect can’t be

perceived by most creatures, but the energy collected is vital to the sphere’s continued operation. Donjon Core The penultimate layer of the Donjon Sphere is described in detail below. Power Core The

25. Maddgoth's Study

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

be salvaged or read. To determine a particular spellbook’s contents, roll a d6. The book contains four wizard spells of each level up to and including the number rolled on the die. For example, on a

with an arcane focus activates it. The mirror’s reflective surface turns to liquid for 1 minute when touched by either a construct or an object serving as an arcane focus. A creature can reach into the

Estate Gardens

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

(Intimidation or Persuasion) check convinces the guards to let them see Young-Gi. When the guards admit the characters, they escort the characters to the estate’s gardens. Read the following when the

they mention Dae Won-Ha, he’s surprised and grows reflective. He shares his memories only if the characters present him with the lantern from Dae Won-Ha’s forgotten memorial or her teacup, or if a

44. Vault of the Beholder

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

eyes are in place, they disappear and the door grinds open and remains open henceforth. 44B. Inside the Vault When the door opens, read: The vault door grinds upward, revealing a domed, candlelit room

fifty feet high. The polished marble floor is so perfectly reflective that it creates the illusion of standing at the entrance to a sphere. Nine alcoves filled with glittering treasure open up along

Meeting the Inhabitants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

Meeting the Inhabitants Read this text when the characters first climb the path to Dragon’s Rest: Your arrival quickly draws the attention of the entire population of the place—which consists mostly

the players start showing signs of exasperation), the leader of the cloister approaches to welcome the characters. Read the following text: The chattering kobolds fall silent as a new figure comes

Places of Interest

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

family. When the villagers continued to disappear, and the others fled, Mayor Duvezin sent her wife, Tifra, and their two small children to Maerin to wait until it was safe. Tifra fell ill not long

rest of the village. Headstones sit at odd angles, some toppled completely. Small cairns, rather than inscribed headstones, mark the graves toward the back. Characters who take time to read the

Ashen Heir Hideout Locations

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

Baadi and the samovar are also present. If Baadi is here, read the following text after reading the initial boxed text: Several feet above the room’s other occupants, an 8-foot-tall man with blue skin

or is released from the samovar here, Navid reveals his efreeti form and is delighted to see his cousin. Not wanting to have their reunion in front of strangers, both genies thank the characters for

Upper Floor

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

light in the fireplace from a small, highly reflective object. Two swarms of insects (spiders) infest this room. One swarm descends on anyone who approaches the fireplace, and the other descends

recently oiled. Once the door is opened, read the following text: In the southeast corner of this decayed bedroom lies a man; he is alive, though bound and gagged. He is clad only in undergarments and

Supernatural Regions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

and structures in this region writhe to spell out words and form strange symbols. Any creature that tries to read the messages must make a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check. On a success, the

bleeding also stops if the target receives magical healing. 47–52 Mirrors and other highly reflective surfaces allow magical transport while in the region. Any creature that touches its reflection in an

Stone Giants

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

Stone Giants Stone giants — reclusive, reflective, and inscrutable — take pains to remain apart from the world of sunlight and sky. Only when they’re surrounded by stone do they consider themselves

balance it upright, the writing can be read as the cylinder goes around. The message wraps around the pillar like the threads of a screw, but in two alternating spirals. The first is read from top to

Vault Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

vault’s entrance. Read the following: The goat path dead-ends at the convergence of three steep cliff walls. Two austere pillars flank a stone double door set into the wall. Next to each pillar stands a

fifteen-foot-diameter sphere made of shimmering silver floats above a hexagonal dais on the west side of this thirty-foot-high chamber. The sphere is as reflective as a mirror, and it appears smooth

Platinum Room Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

Platinum Room Locations The following locations are keyed to map 14.1. Jared Blando Map 14.1: Platinum Rooms View Player Version P1: Fortune’s End Read or paraphrase the following text when the

activated, creating a connection with area P1 (see the “Guards” section earlier in this chapter). On entering this area, read the following description: Colorful silks and mosaic patterns cover the

Tomb Locations

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

bejeweled necklaces are conjured above it and immediately attack any creatures in the room. On their first turn in combat, the genies target intruders with their phantasmal killer spells, maintaining

. See “Treasure” below for more information on Okuzor’s canopic jar. Sarcophagus. Whenever the characters are in a position to see down into the pit, read: At the bottom of the pit is a dais

Illithinoch Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

are hundreds of years old, dating from the time of the mind flayers’ domination of the Underdark. When grasped, a crystal replays a short psychic scene in its reflective interior. A crystal takes 10

detect magic. X7: Voalsh’s Lounge The door to this room from the hall bears small dots that read, in Qualith, “Relax with Voalsh, she of sacred flight, and know only the truth.” This room contains four

Maze of Mists

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

a character enters one of these misty areas, read or paraphrase the following text: As you enter the rust-orange mist, the scent of sulfur floods your nostrils. You feel slightly lightheaded. This

mists. Creatures feeling their way along the walls find their sense of touch numbed, so they’re never quite sure if they rounded a corner or continued straight. Because of these effects, don’t show

Torrents Locations

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

and provides no impediment. Underwater Passage. If the characters explore beneath the water, read the following: Forty feet beneath the water, the walls are constructed of worked stone. Red and black

the narwhal horn in this cave feels it tug toward the reflective water. P16. Hut of the Dark Tide The waterfall at the southern end of this cave is audible from the northern approach. A crude stone hut

Wedding Itinerary

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

high among the dwarf wedding guests, both for the coming events and for their first trip to the storied enclave. Read or paraphrase the following: On a gray morning with cloudy skies, three horse-drawn

the vault’s keys. Any character who has read the vault records (found in Ironbeard’s quarters or Lady Kira and Lord Zardak’s quarters) has advantage on checks to open a vault door. Vault Walls

Red Larch Locations

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

caravan that came from Beliard through Westbridge, arriving in Red Larch two days ago. The caravan continued south without Zomith, but she can confirm that she brawled with Mirabaran guards from the

strange old book from a passing merchant just a couple of days ago. The book is a beautifully illuminated manuscript written in Dwarvish. Endrith doesn’t read Dwarvish, so he doesn’t know what is in it

Upper Palace Locations

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

whoever confined them to this wretched nursery. Characters who can read the Elvish script can identify seven different letters carved into the triangular ornaments suspended above the cradles. The

an alcove on the north wall. Cold, spectral mist hangs motionless in front of the mirror’s reflective surface and covers the floor beneath it. Zybilna brought mortals before this mirror, where they

Cottage Locations

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

dealing damage to the target or enveloping its head. Magic Mirror. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of conjuration magic around the freestanding mirror, which acts as a portal. Touching the reflective

. Magical darkness fills the inside of this statue’s gaping mouth, allowing no light to enter. The mouth leads to an extradimensional space. If a character reaches into the statue’s mouth, read the

Areas of the Lair

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

through Undermountain and Skullport, which is described in Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage. When the characters find the staircase, read: The walls of this narrow, spiraling staircase are carved with

aura of divination magic around the mirror. Speaking the word “Xoblob” within 10 feet of the mirror causes its reflective surface to become a scrying sensor, showing the Old Xoblob Shop and the street

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