continues reflection game to have ruled

King Jhaeros

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

is near enough to move to and attack, Jhaeros attacks an object, with preference for an object smaller than himself. Once Jhaeros goes berserk, he continues to do so until he is destroyed or regains

to his AC, has advantage on Dexterity saving throws, and can use his slam attack as a bonus action.Known for its exquisite glasswork, Ghalasine was a prosperous city ruled by King Jhaeros Astolko

High Fae Impostor

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

embellish their various weapons. The high fae are ruled by Talion, the Kindly Lord. Talion is as strange, ancient, and fickle as the wilds of Eldraine, and the Kindly Lord demands fealty and respect from

game statistics (other than its size) but gains access to enough general information about the imitated creature, such as background and personality, to reasonably pass itself off as the creature. This

Scion of Skoraeus

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

inside it awakens. At nearly 70 feet tall, it towers over most other creatures and wields a mass of crystal as a club. Once awakened, the scion continues to pursue the art that ornamented its dreams

claim: they are Annam’s grandchildren, and they occupy a privileged place among giants. On some worlds, these scions ruled the first empires of giants until Annam retreated into seclusion. On

Cradle of the Stone Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

scion continues to pursue the art that ornamented its dreams, seeking to mold and shape stone into beautiful elegance. If it needs more raw materials, the scion can transform a living creature in its

his children. But scions of giants’ gods boast a greater claim: they are Annam’s grandchildren, and they occupy a privileged place among giants. On some worlds, these scions ruled the first

Autumn Eladrin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

violence in their presence and move quickly to settle disputes, to ensure that peace continues to reign. If an autumn eladrin invites you over for dinner, come with an empty stomach. Their goodwill

splendor of the Feywild. They are related to the elves found on the Material Plane. But while other elves can temper their wild impulses, eladrin are ruled by emotion—and due to their magical nature

Claugiyliamatar (possessed)

Monsters Divine Contention

the crest that begins near its eyes and continues down its spine, reaching full height just behind the skull. A small wooded region near Westbridge hides many old dwarven ruins and the extensive

dragon’s lair serve as the dragon’s eyes and ears. Deer and other large game are strangely absent, hinting at the presence of an unnaturally hungry predator. If the dragon dies, the rodents

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

object dropped down one of the chimneys continues falling endlessly unless it or some outside force has the means to slow or stop it. This property of the lair vanishes after 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10

retaining its game statistics (other than its size). This transformation ends if the dragon is reduced to 0 hit points or uses a bonus action to end it. Psychic Step. The dragon magically teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet of it.

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

the lower level brings a creature to the upper level. A creature or object dropped down one of the chimneys continues falling endlessly unless it or some outside force has the means to slow or stop it

magically transforms into any creature that is Medium or Small, while retaining its game statistics (other than its size). This transformation ends if the dragon is reduced to 0 hit points or uses a bonus

Animate Dead Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

creature. The target becomes a skeleton if you chose bones or a zombie if you chose a corpse (the GM has the creature's game statistics). On each of your turns, you can use a bonus action to mentally

issue no commands, the creature only defends itself against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the creature continues to follow it until its task is complete. The creature is under your control

Create Undead Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

You can cast this spell only at night. Choose up to three corpses of Medium or Small humanoids within range. Each corpse becomes a ghoul under your control. (The GM has game statistics for these

general command, such as to guard a particular chamber or corridor. If you issue no commands, the creature only defends itself against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the creature continues to

Undead Enthrallment

spells

with a foul mimicry of life, raising it as an Undead creature. You can choose for the target to become an Undead creature of CR 3 or lower (the GM has the creature’s game statistics). On each

, such as to guard a particular chamber or corridor. If you issue no commands, the creature takes the Dodge Action. Once given an order, the creature continues to follow it until its task is complete. The

Ancient Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

continues down its spine, reaching full height just behind the skull.The forest-loving green dragons sometimes compete for territory with black dragons in marshy woods and with white dragons in subarctic

game are strangely absent, hinting at the presence of an unnaturally hungry predator. If the dragon dies, the rodents and birds lose their supernatural link to it. The thickets remain, but within

Adult Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

treacherous of true dragons, green dragons use misdirection and trickery to get the upper hand against their enemies. A green dragon is recognized by the crest that begins near its eyes and continues down

above. The plants remove themselves from the dragon’s path. Rodents and birds within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair serve as the dragon’s eyes and ears. Deer and other large game are

Orc Legacy

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Orcs trace their creation to the one-eyed god Gruumsh, an unstoppable warrior and powerful leader. The divine qualities of Gruumsh resonate within orcs, granting them a reflection of his toughness

are of the Humanoid type. A race tells you what your character’s creature type is. Here’s a list of the game’s creature types in alphabetical order: Aberration, Beast, Celestial

1L. Chapel

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

1L. Chapel Over the years, this chapel has been consecrated to several different deities, depending on who ruled the castle. Now it is a shrine to Tiamat, adorned with a handsome wooden statue of the

reflection on how the world will suffer when the Queen of Dragons rises. Treasure A hidden compartment beneath Tiamat’s black dragon head contains a dagger of venom. It can be found with a successful DC 15

1L. Chapel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

1L. Chapel Over the years, this chapel has been consecrated to several different deities, depending on who ruled the castle. Now it is a shrine to Tiamat, adorned with a handsome wooden statue of the

reflection on how the world will suffer when the Queen of Dragons rises. Treasure A hidden compartment beneath Tiamat’s black dragon head contains a dagger of venom. It can be found with a successful DC 15

Running This Chapter

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

Running This Chapter When the characters step through the magic mirror in the Witchlight Carnival’s Hall of Illusions, they arrive in Hither. Before your first game session in this place, follow

these steps to make the players’ experience as entertaining as possible: Hither is ruled by a hag named Bavlorna Blightstraw, also known as Slack-jawed Lorna. Read her description and skim her stat block

Running This Chapter

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

the forest, they can confront Granny Nightshade in her lair. Before your first game session in Thither, follow these steps to help make the players’ experience as entertaining as possible: Thither is

ruled by Skabatha Nightshade, also known as Granny Nightshade. Read her description and skim her stat block in appendix B. Read this chapter in its entirety, and reacquaint yourself with the “Prismeer

Notable Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

, renegades, criminals, and others who have no place on the other continents. The city is ruled by the council of Storm Lords, who hold absolute power. As Stormreach is built on the foundations of an ancient

giant city, ruins abound around and below the city. Some fear that if the city continues to expand, the growth will trigger an ancient curse. But for now, Stormreach is a prosperous community and a gateway to adventure.

Absent Players

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

is elsewhere while the rest of the party continues the adventure. Come up with in-game reasons for the character to temporarily leave the party and rejoin later, such as following up on a rumor or

background. This requires everyone to step out of the game world a bit and suspend disbelief, but it might be the easiest solution. Act as if the character were absent, but don’t try to come up with any

The Order of Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

The Order of Combat A typical combat encounter is a clash between two sides, a flurry of weapon swings, feints, parries, footwork, and spellcasting. The game organizes the chaos of combat into a

cycle of rounds and turns. A round represents about 6 seconds in the game world. During a round, each participant in a battle takes a turn. The order of turns is determined at the beginning of a combat

Noteworthy Sites

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

can do nothing but admire her own reflection in a mirrored cell that neutralizes her power. Given Atash’s intolerance for misconduct, the prison’s population continues to grow, but now it fills with more ordinary folk guilty of lesser crimes.

The Order of Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

The Order of Combat A typical combat encounter is a clash between two sides, a flurry of weapon swings, feints, parries, footwork, and spellcasting. The game organizes the chaos of combat into a

cycle of rounds and turns. A round represents about 6 seconds in the game world. During a round, each participant in a battle takes a turn. The order of turns is determined at the beginning of a combat

Running This Chapter

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

Running This Chapter In this chapter, the characters navigate the bleak mountains of Yon, searching for their lost things or a route to the Palace of Heart’s Desire. Before your first game session in

Yon, follow these steps to help make the players’ experience as entertaining as possible: Yon is ruled by Endelyn Moongrave, also known as Bitter End, Creeping Lyn, and the Dame of Unhappy Endings

Introduction: Ascend to Adventure

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

. It is the route to the heart’s desire, an extradimensional staircase that leads to all places. Beyond its myriad portals lie enchanting Feywild gardens, sunken cities ruled by ancient evils, and

untold adventures. Quests from the Infinite Staircase collects six adventures from Dungeons & Dragons history, updated for the current edition of the game. Beloved for their strange and wondrous locations

29. The Tomb of Pelota

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

) force damage. When the ball moves out of a goal, it flies to the center of the corridor and hovers, awaiting the start of another point. The game continues until the characters die or score a goal

29. The Tomb of Pelota As you approach a bend in the passage, you see a series of faint line drawings on the walls depicting people playing a game that uses a ball and has goals on either end of the

Material Echoes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

sets or rises; it remains stationary, dusky and low in the sky. Away from the settled areas ruled by the Seelie Court, the land is a tangle of sharp-toothed brambles and syrupy fens—perfect territory

the puny to the sublime. Its dark reflection is the Negative Plane, the source of necrotic energy that destroys the living and animates the undead.

Part 3: Master of Rules

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

player do it), and the game continues. Sometimes mediating the rules means setting limits. If a player tells you, “I want to run up and attack the orc,” but the character doesn’t have enough movement

Part 3: Master of Rules Dungeons & Dragons isn’t a head-to-head competition, but it needs someone who is impartial yet involved in the game to guarantee that everyone at the table plays by the rules

Chapter 1: Playing the Game

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Chapter 1: Playing the Game ANTONIO JOSÉ MANZANEDO While adventuring in the Dragonlance setting, the siblings Caramon Majere, Raistlin Majere, and Kitiara uth Matar provoke the rage of a wyvern

Imagination is a key ingredient of Dungeons & Dragons, a cooperative game in which the characters that you roleplay embark on adventures together in fantasy worlds filled with monsters and magic. In D&D

Mascots Everywhere!

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

outside the Biblioplex to discuss an important matter. She says the following in a confiding voice: “It’s fortunate that you’ve found me now. This Mage Tower game is my event to organize, but everything

cheesecloth sack filled with small woven bands, each embroidered with a number. She continues: “Each of them must be tagged with these bands. But I can’t do it myself. With the start of classes, I’m

Animate Dead

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

becomes a skeleton if you chose bones or a zombie if you chose a corpse (the DM has the creature’s game statistics). On each of your turns, you can use a bonus action to mentally command any creature

creature only defends itself against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the creature continues to follow it until its task is complete. The creature is under your control for 24 hours, after

Animate Dead

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

becomes a skeleton if you chose bones or a zombie if you chose a corpse (the DM has the creature’s game statistics). On each of your turns, you can use a bonus action to mentally command any creature

creature only defends itself against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the creature continues to follow it until its task is complete. The creature is under your control for 24 hours, after

Running the Encounter

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

Sailing Ship and Rowboat game statistics. Skalanthas is 80 feet above the ship at the start of the encounter. He swoops to within 30 feet of the ship and uses his Repulsion Breath to push the ship’s

crew and passengers into the ocean. If he lacks clear targets for his Repulsion Breath, Skalanthas seeks to damage the ship; he avoids harming creatures whenever possible. Skalanthas continues his

Plot Points

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

one person starts as the DM and runs the game as normal. That person’s character becomes an NPC who can tag along with the group or remain on the sidelines, as the group wishes. At any time, a player

can spend a plot point to become the DM. That player’s character becomes an NPC, and play continues. It’s probably not a good idea to swap roles in the middle of combat, but it can happen if your group

The Lords of Dust

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

primordial dominion. These fiends bide their time in an inconceivably long game, sparring with the dragons of Argonnessen as they manipulate events in order to fulfill the words of the Draconic

. Every fiend spawned from Khyber owes fealty to one of these overlords. In many ways the Lords of Dust are a reflection of the Chamber. Each group is trying to steer the fulfillment of the Prophecy to

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