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Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
click whenever the die is cast.
The dodecahedron can be hurled up to 60 feet as an action. A random magical effect occurs when the die comes to rest after rolling across the ground for at least
10 feet. If an effect requires a target and no eligible target is within range, nothing happens. Spells cast by the dodecahedron require no components. Roll a d12 and consult the following
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The sibriex has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The sibriex makes three Chain attacks, and it uses Squirt Bile
effect, you can roll percentile dice and consult the Flesh Warping table to determine an additional effect, which vanishes when Warp Creature ends on the creature. If the creature transforms into a manes
Backgrounds
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Feywild Trinkets table), and a pouch containing 8 gp
Carnival Companion
Over the years, you have earned the friendship of another carnival fixture. Roll a d8 and consult the Carnival Companion table
hand
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Performer (such as an acrobat, a clown, or a musician)
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Seasoned animal trainer
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Old blink dog
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Cheery sprite
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Harmless, magical wisp
Species
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
shades, long hair that regrows if cut, and an irremovable living crown. Along with these marks, hexbloods manifest hag-like traits, such as darkvision and a variety of magical methods to beguile the senses
mark of the bargain between hag and hexblood, a debt owed, or a change to come.
Hexblood Origins
A bargain with a hag or other eerie forces transformed your character into a magical being. Roll on
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
people who mix characteristics of humans and snakes.
Blessed with resistance to magical and poisonous effects by the rituals that created them, each of these yuan-ti manifests their serpentine heritage
âd like to determine your characterâs height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Playerâs Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Duergar are dwarves whose ancestors were transformed by centuries living in the deepest places of the Underdark. That chthonic realm is saturated with strange magical energy, and over generations
fall into the same ranges of height and weight that humans have in our world. If youâd like to determine your characterâs height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
were first created by the Lady of Pain to patrol the magical mazes that she uses to trap her foes.
Minotaur horns range in size from about 1 foot long to easily three times that length. Minotaurs often
height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Playerâs Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
of the fey realm has given them an innate ability to perform, to delight, and to resist magical intrusion. While theyâre usually found in the Feywild, satyrs do wander to other planes of
, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Playerâs Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Species
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
themselves falling through portals to other planes and worlds.
Kender sometimes amass impressive collections of curiosities. Some might collect mundane knickknacks or relics from magical sites, while
height and weight that humans have in our world. If youâd like to determine your characterâs height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Playerâs Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Scholarly Missions Decide as a group, in consultation with your DM, what kind of work your group does for the university. Consult the Scholarly Missions table to determine what sort of adventures you
magical knowledge that can only be found outside the university walls. 3 Investigative Ecology. None can say how many amazing creatures make their homes in the worldâs wildest reaches, but youâre
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
entirely of magical snow. The simulacrum uses the archmage stat block, with these changes: The simulacrum is a neutral evil Construct. It speaks Common, Draconic, Elvish, Gnomish, or Sylvan while
, roll a d4 and consult the Simulacrumâs Location table, or choose an option you like. Simulacrumâs Location d4 Location 1 Dancing in the ballroom (area P4) 2 Relaxing in the parlor (area P5) 3 Mingling in the banquet hall (area P7) 4 Observing from the balcony (area P9)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
Creating an Artificer To create an artificer, consult the following subsections, which give you hit points, proficiencies, and starting equipment. Then look at the Artificer table to see which
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Living Spells Of all the anomalies that emerged from the magical cataclysm that created the Mournland, the appearance of living spells might be the most mysterious. In some unknown fashion, the
magical energy unleashed during the Last War caused spell effects to take on sentience. A living spell appears much like a normal spell effect, except that its magical energy endures indefinitely. Living
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
anywhere in the necropolis. Mages who survived Ythrynâs fall but succumbed to the arcane blight (see âMagical Effectsâ below) became nothics that speak Loross instead of Undercommon (see the âLoross: The
percentile dice and consult the Ythryn Encounters table to determine if the party has a random encounter. Some random encounters have variants if Avarice or Auril is present in the necropolis (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
beetles encased in hard candy, lollipops made from compacted ants, and jellied worms. The stallholders charge one trinket per treat. Roll a d8 and consult the Candy Treats table to determine what magical
creature can have up to three different magical effects on it at any given time. If a creature eats a candy treat while it is already affected by three others, donât roll on the table. Instead, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
are trained; Arach-Tinilith, a spider-shaped cathedral where drow priestesses worship their demon goddess; and Sorcere, a magnificent tower where drow mages learn to master the magical arts. Non-drow
. They have a climbing speed of 30 feet. They have truesight out to a range of 120 feet. Roll for random encounters as the characters explore the Academy grounds. You can roll a d20 and consult the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
extremely active and dangerous lives, such as adventurers, seem to be affected earlier than those who pursue more sedate occupations. Notably, elves who have been revived from death by magical means seem
those past lives or primal souls as well. An elf who dreams must always wonder whose mind these thoughts first arose from, and why. Priests of Sehanine Moonbow are an exception: they sleep and dream to receive signs from their god, and elves consult such priests to interpret their own dreams.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
through usual magical means. In such a case, consider allowing the player to run a temporary character who assists the party in the rescue or to play their own character as a soul and let them rejoin
such a momentous quest. Once characters enter the Underworld and attain their goal, they still face their most daunting challenge: escape. Consult the following âPaths of Escapeâ section for ideas on how the living might ultimately make their way back out of the Underworld.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
of combat (on initiative count 0, after everyone else has acted), a random magical effect occurs, caused by the magical lights that swirl around the rotunda. These lights are manifestations of the
dragon spirits Sparkrender is trying to bind to himself, but their effects are unpredictable. Roll a d10 and consult the Dragon Spirits table to see what happens. Dragon Spirits d10 Effect 1â2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
pouch containing 8 gp Carnival Companion Over the years, you have earned the friendship of another carnival fixture. Roll a d8 and consult the Carnival Companion table to determine whom or what youâve
performer 5 Seasoned animal trainer 6 Old blink dog 7 Cheery sprite 8 Harmless, magical wisp of light (no stat block required) that has a flying speed of 30 feet, can hover, and sheds bright light in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
located on a mountain peak. Second, portals often have guardians charged with ensuring that certain creatures donât pass through. A portalâs guardian is typically a powerful magical creature, such as a
into further adventures as they chase down a key item, scour old libraries for commands, or consult sages to find the right time to visit the portal.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
stone is a clever imitation. Itâs gray and ovoid with streaks of black, but has no magical powers. Korgstrod has been unable to attune to it and assumes heâs unworthy of it, not that the stone is fake
they find the fake stone or not, characters have little recourse but to consult with âLaeralâ at the Seven Masks Theater in the Dock Ward. If they go there, proceed with encounter 6, âTheater.â
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
on its pentagonal sides. The dodecahedron contains arcane clockwork mechanisms that whir and click whenever the die is cast. The dodecahedron can be hurled up to 60 feet as an action. A random magical
the dodecahedron require no components. Roll a d12 and consult the following table to determine the effect: d12 Effect 1â2 The dodecahedron explodes and is destroyed. Each creature within 20 feet of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
material components of any enchantment spell of 3rd level or lower. The faerie dust has other magical effects as well. If a pinch of faerie dust is sprinkled on a creature, roll percentile dice and consult
the Faerie Dust table to determine the effect. Faerie Dust d100 Magical Effect 01â70 The creature sprinkled with dust gains a flying speed of 60 feet for 10 minutes. 71â80 The creature sprinkled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
magic. They canât be targeted by such magic or perceived through magical scrying sensors. No doors or passages lead to or from the room. The characters arrive here by way of the teleportation archway in
of a giant holding up a heavy, iron lantern with one raised arm. Each type of giant is represented: hill, stone, frost, fire, cloud, and storm. A cold, magical light radiates from each lantern
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
chamber on the lowest level. A detect magic spell reveals a magical aura of enchantment around the amulet. The amulet is a 4-inch-wide disk composed of silver-framed wood, with a rune carved into its
seamlessly with the âceilingâ to which itâs attached. A detect magic spell or similar magic does not reveal the magical aura around the altar, which is protected by a permanent version of the Nystulâs magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
reserves, or otherwise planning the fortressâs defense. Areas 1, area 5, and area 19 have particular encounters associated with them (see âAssault Encountersâ). For every other area, consult the following
makes any sort of noise greater than angry shouting and clashing arms â particularly noisy magical effects like fireball or thunderous smite. Reinforcements. As soon as the fortress goes on alert
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
the movement of a creature in the Border Ethereal. The exceptions are certain magical effects (including anything made of magical force) and living beings. This makes the Ethereal Plane ideal for
Deep Ethereal, one typically needs a Plane Shift spell, a Gate spell, or a magical portal. Visitors to the Deep Ethereal are engulfed by roiling mist. Scattered throughout the plane are curtains of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
destination, âundesirable peopleâ might include evil characters, good characters, cowards, thieves, anyone wearing a robe, or any mortal creature. A portalâs guardian is typically a powerful magical creature
overwhelming number of such item-keyed portals. Learning and meeting a portalâs requirements can draw characters into further adventures as they chase down a key item, scour old libraries for command words, or consult sages to find the right time to visit the portal.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
or scientific, mundane or magical. For every topic with unexplored possibilities, an academy seeks to plumb its depths or elevate its study. Roll or pick from the Academy Type table to determine the
together by cutting-edge magical scholarship, the enclaveâs residents are hungry for secrets, reagents, and subjects. 3 Secret Monastery. Ageless secrets remain the focus of contemplation and rigorous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
urgent as they fear, a whimsical Fey being might use magical mischief to force them to slow down, or a kindly Celestial could tell them theyâre taking the concerns of the mortal world just a bit too
fixed location. The options are often presented in a table. When a random encounter occurs, you roll a die and consult the table to determine what the party encounters. Sample random encounter tables
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
and its horde of monsters. The blue dragon stands atop a mastaba under which lies a star-filled vault surrounded by a magical aura. The vault holds a young man inside a sarcophagus. On the left side of
correctly requires a successful DC 14 Wisdom (Survival) check. If a Bedine is present to consult, the check succeeds automatically.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
additional druid cantrip of your choice. This cantrip doesnât count against the number of druid cantrips you know. Natural Recovery Starting at 2nd level, you can regain some of your magical energy by
Underdark â and consult the associated list of spells. Once you gain access to a circle spell, you always have it prepared, and it doesnât count against the number of spells you can prepare each day. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
who seeks to unite the disparate tribes. She leads the Caerilcarn, the âCouncil of the Wood,â which periodically gathers many tribal leaders together to share information, consult, and deliberate. Her
often goes awry here, and the caverns deep beneath the site are rumored to contain all manner of magical portals. If it isnât the elves, the fey, or the trees themselves watching visitors, it might be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
, giving you psionic power. You can now touch other minds with that power and alter the world around you by using it to control the magical energy of the multiverse. Will this power shine from you as a
acquired your powers. Were you born with them? Or did an event later in life leave you shining with psionic awareness? Consult the Aberrant Origins table for a possible origin of your power. Aberrant