core wearing received

Strahd's Animated Armor

Monsters Curse of Strahd

target is wearing armor made of metal), range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shocking Bolt","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning

damage.Animated objects are crafted with potent magic to follow the commands of their creators. When not commanded, they follow the last order they received to the best of their ability, and can act independently

Tomb Tapper

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Petrified Death. A tomb tapper reduced to 0 hit points turns into a lifeless stone statue. Anything it's wearing or carrying is not transformed. Sense Magic. The tomb tapper senses magic within 30

communicate with one another by means of a humming sound created by skin vibrations. Seekers of Magic. Tomb tappers received their colloquial name from their habit of burrowing into the depths to plunder

Tasha the Witch

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

she is wearing or carrying, to an unoccupied space she can see within 60 feet of herself.Tasha’s path to greatness began when she was adopted by the arch-hag Baba Yaga, who named her Natasha

When Zybilna received Alustriel Silverhand’s summons to combat Vecna, the archfey was sorely needed in Prismeer. As a compromise, and to honor Tasha’s friendship with Alustriel, Zybilna

Opal of the Ild Rune

Magic Items Storm King's Thunder

This triangular fire opal measures about three inches on each side and is half an inch thick. The ild (fire) rune shimmers within its core, causing it to be slightly warm to the touch. The opal has

a benefit based on its form: Weapon. The weapon is now an uncommon magic weapon. It deals an extra 1d6 fire damage to any target it hits. Armor. The armor is now a rare magic item that requires attunement. You have resistance to cold damage while wearing the armor.

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

feet. Anything she is wearing transforms with her, but nothing she is carrying does. Blessing of Mother Night. Baba Lysaga is shielded against divination magic, as though protected by a nondetection

received several disturbing reports, Queen Ravenovia was forced to banish the midwife from the kingdom. Lysaga never saw Strahd again, but she has succeeded in staying alive to witness the triumphs of

Opal of the Ild Rune

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

core, causing it to be slightly warm to the touch. The opal has the following properties, which work only while it’s on your person. Ignite. As an action, you can ignite an object within 10 feet of you

chosen item, which gains a benefit based on its form: Weapon. The weapon is now an uncommon magic weapon. It deals an extra 1d6 fire damage to any target it hits. Armor. The armor is now a rare magic item that requires attunement. You have resistance to cold damage while wearing the armor.

Companion Mounts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

. If a companion attacks their rider, they have disadvantage on the attack roll. Companion Barding At the GM’s discretion, characters can purchase barding for a companion, as discussed in the core

their AC. Companions who are shapechangers (such as the mimic companion) can’t use that ability while wearing barding. Companions who have corrosive bodies or are amorphous (such as the gelatinous cube companion) can’t wear nonmagical barding.

Tomb Tapper

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

one another by means of a humming sound created by skin vibrations. Seekers of Magic. Tomb tappers received their colloquial name from their habit of burrowing into the depths to plunder tombs, temples

and Undercommon but doesn’t speak, telepathy 60 ft. Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Petrified Death. A tomb tapper reduced to 0 hit points turns into a lifeless stone statue. Anything it’s wearing or

Mysterious Visitors

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

harmless at first, but Morwen has received reports that they have begun harassing townsfolk and other visitors as they come and go, demanding money and wine, and threatening to put hexes on anyone who

barrel-topped wagons are parked at odd angles. Tied to a nearby tree, grazing, are half a dozen draft horses wearing bright coats with bangles and tassels. The men and women are Vistani. They have no

Baba Lysaga

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

attachment to the baby Strahd did not go unnoticed. After she received several disturbing reports, Queen Ravenovia was forced to banish the midwife from the kingdom. Lysaga never saw Strahd again, but she

back into her true form. While in swarm form, she has a walking speed of 5 feet and a flying speed of 30 feet. Anything she is wearing transforms with her, but nothing she is carrying does. Blessing

First Session

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

First Session Having accepted the invitation to the council meeting, the adventurers are received at the Lords’ Palace. Make the introduction to the City of Splendors and the Lords’ Palace as

in heated debate, and the guards are wearing livery from city-states across the North. Although Erlanthar is not invited to the council discussions, Remallia Haventree has informed him of the agenda

Ruz Bazaar

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

smuggling business is dwindling, as his contacts fear provoking Atash or believe there’s no money to be made in the isolated city. Emad recently received a strange samovar from a treasure hunter in the

under crates and curios. On the far wall, a narrow window opens into a cluttered alley beyond. Just outside, two figures wearing menacing scarlet masks kneel on a flying carpet, one holding an ornate samovar. They laugh as the carpet shoots down the alley.

First Session

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

First Session Having accepted the invitation to the council meeting, the adventurers are received at the Lords’ Palace. Make the introduction to the City of Splendors and the Lords’ Palace as

in heated debate, and the guards are wearing livery from city-states across the North. Although Erlanthar is not invited to the council discussions, Remallia Haventree has informed him of the agenda

Reaching the Bottom

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

. Coming from one direction are several voices joined in a marching song. The singing grows louder as six bipedal rabbits wearing clothing emerge from the fog. Two of them tug at the reins of a giant

. She demands that each character surrender the feeling of delight they remember from when they were given the best gift they ever received. Jebbek produces a stoppered gourd that can hold these

Manshoon

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

Southern Ward. The original Manshoon was one of the founders of the Zhentarim. Evil to the core, he made enemies all across Faerûn, including other powerful spellcasters such as Khelben Arunsun and

statistics). Roll 2d10 to determine how many charges the staff has remaining. Magic Resistance. While wearing his robe of the archmagi, Manshoon has advantage on saving throws against spells and

D6. His Royal Majesty Gullop XIX

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

that mingle with the murmured croaking of the gathered nobles. On a dais, a flabby bullywug wearing a crown of woven lily flowers sits on an ornate throne with his legs folded under him. He has a large

it, but merely ensured its safekeeping. If the characters portray themselves as allies (perhaps by presenting the brooch they received from Duke Ickrind in area D4), Gullop explains that only members

29. The Tomb of Pelota

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

checks and saving throws until the curse is dispelled. The jade plaque depicts two men, wearing padding on their arms and hips, with a large ball traveling between them. The figurines are carved in

, that weighs 1 pound and is worth 150 gp. Pelota Ball. The ball, made of rubber wound around a balsa core, is used in the game of pelota. It is the same size as the depression in the wall, which is one

Temple of Light

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

to the radiant core of Xaryxis, along with anything it is wearing or carrying. (The zodar is immune to this effect.) A creature that enters the star or ends its turn there takes 132 (24d10) radiant

19. Spiderwatch Keep

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

. The attached outer structures (areas 19a through 19d) have 10-foot-high walls and 20-foot-high domed roofs. All outer doors are held shut with arcane lock spells that only drow wearing the obsidian

structure has an arcane lock spell cast on it that only drow wearing the obsidian insignia scarabs of House Freth can ignore. This chamber contains stone shelves lined with provisions for the guards of

Future Quests

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

particularly stout dwarf wearing a helm shaped like a boar’s head. He says the gemstone is a spherical emerald roughly three inches in diameter, with a small imperfection in its core shaped vaguely like

Random Encounters

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

the characters investigate the circumstances leading to the assault, bystanders tell them that one of the guards noticed a golden pin the merchant was wearing inside his collar. Though adornment for

any duergar in the city until such time as the benefit no longer seems appropriate. Drow Emissary A drow proudly wearing the insignia of a drow house travels with an entourage of 1d4 + 1 quaggoth

House of the All-Seeing Orb

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

the temple, read: Several priests are present in the temple, all with a third eye tattooed on their foreheads, and all wearing simple yellow robes belted at the waist with a sash. Many carry

, Shir says that the high priest went through the portal to visit Valin eight months ago and has not come back. Messages received from him through Valin’s attendant, Alessia, say that he continues to

Animated Objects

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

Animated Objects Animated objects are crafted with potent magic to follow the commands of their creators. When not commanded, they follow the last order they received to the best of their ability

5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) lightning damage. Shocking Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +4 to hit (with advantage on the attack roll if the target is wearing armor made of metal), range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (3d6) lightning damage.

On Board The Maverick

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

time 4 or more The Six operatives arrive first First to the Meeting If the characters beat the Six operatives here, the only person in the room is a businesslike lizardfolk wearing a collar

intruders on sight. If Bracus is alive, all Dran Enterprises personnel have been magically ordered to allow the characters to leave the Luskan docks unharmed. If such a message is not received, the guards on

Council Meeting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

your friends and families, but I hope you can understand our reticence to welcome you all through our city’s gates. These aren’t normal times. Marshal?” The governor gestures to a stern woman wearing

some cases with mysterious clawlike gashes in their armor. Lord Bakaris and the characters have provided the clearest information on the enemy that Kalaman has received to date. Marshal Vendri knows

Crushing Wave Cultists

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

elemental fire as reckless and short-tempered. Crushing Wave Priest Crushing Wave priests are the fanatical core of the cult. Gathering in secretive cabals, they perform dark rituals to glorify

ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing damage, or 7 (1d10 + 2) slashing damage if used with two hands. Against a target is wearing no armor, the reaver deals an extra die of damage with this sword

Dungrunglung

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

the king. The grungs attack and subdue characters who resist. If the adventurers accept, they are taken through the maze to the shrine, where they are received by King Groak. He offers sanctuary and

. GRUNGS OF DUNGRUNGLUNG The following grungs have key roles to play in Dungrunglung. For grung statistics, see appendix D. Groak (gold grung elite warrior wearing a circlet of blasting) is the

Attack on Goldenfields

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

of the nearest longhouse, loses his balance, and falls. You have never seen such a clumsy, disheveled halfling. Not long after the initial attack on Goldenfields, the abbot received reports of

. Hit: 5 (2d4) bludgeoning damage, or 10 (4d4) piercing damage if the projectile is wearing a spiked helmet. Hit or Miss: The goblin projectile takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage per 10 feet it travels

Geode Locations

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

guards (see chapter 7) stand in front of the statues. Characters not wearing disguises are recognized for who they really are. Characters disguised as earth cultists or cult prisoners must make a Charisma

difficult to gauge the chamber’s true size. Slumped against one of the columns is a dead man wearing a stone breastplate. Any creature entering the cave for the first time on a turn or starting its turn

Crypt of the Talhund Locations

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

Crypt of the Talhund have disadvantage on attack rolls against anyone wearing this armor. P4: Hidden Sanctum Access Rooms This small, empty room bears a heavy stone door opposite its entrance. The stone

in this room bears the carved image of a dwarf woman wearing a large ring. The sarcophagus contains a single dwarf skeleton (see the accompanying stat block). This was the influential priest who

Tomb Locations

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

. Obtaining the hilt requires smashing through the dais, which has AC 18, 50 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. If the dais is attacked or touched by any creature, two dao wearing

Intelligence saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A character wearing gloves or other protection has advantage on the saving throw. The

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

City began suffering brutal attacks by a silent murderer wearing an archaic, threadbare patriar’s cloak. Many have glimpsed this pale killer, but no one has ever been able to confront or follow the

result, in recent weeks Distant Shores has suffered vandalism and the owners have received threatening letters. Eomane House The four Eomane siblings are notorious throughout the Upper City for the

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

City began suffering brutal attacks by a silent murderer wearing an archaic, threadbare patriar’s cloak. Many have glimpsed this pale killer, but no one has ever been able to confront or follow the

result, in recent weeks Distant Shores has suffered vandalism and the owners have received threatening letters. Eomane House The four Eomane siblings are notorious throughout the Upper City for the

Ironslag: Lower Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

supersedes any other commands the golem has received. The golem is magically programmed to shut down after 1 hour. Once it shuts down, the golem can’t be reactivated for 1 hour. Treasure The ingot embedded

creature that ends its turn in the room takes 5 (1d10) fire damage, or 11 (2d10) fire damage if it’s wearing metal armor. A creature that comes into direct contact with the superheated shell of the

Lower City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

, Lupin has received parcels containing pieces of the shattered shield, each bearing a tiny constellation upon it. Lupin is convinced it’s a map, but to where, and whether that destination is terrestrial

deceased for her experiments, replacing them with pauper’s corpses and weighted coffins. Should any of the family’s misdealing come to light, it would doubtlessly shock the city to the core and potentially

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