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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
fall unconscious. Instead, the damage creates cracks in its carapace, revealing its hearts. Tromokratis has four hearts: two on its chest, one on its back, and one at the base of its tail. A heart has an
hero Humenades used in ancient times to summon Tromokratis to lay waste to a cursed city lost to evil ways. The horn was so powerful that, after the city was destroyed, Humenades took it to Tizerus and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
heroes to spirits in ways they won’t predict, such as revealing that a phantasmal villain was a hero’s ancestor. Heroes are pure-hearted or unsuspecting individuals whose resolve is shaken by the story’s
Ghost Stories Ghost stories number among the more psychologically elaborate genres of horror. Only through revealing tales of tragedy and past wrongs can heroes truly bring peace to forces that share
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
courageous. Find ways for adventures to test characters’ beliefs and morality. Gothic villains are unrepentantly evil, but this shouldn’t be immediately obvious. Drop hints about your villain’s awful secrets
before revealing them fully. Sacrifices feature prominently in gothic stories. Give characters heart-wrenching choices to make.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
ways to interpret the effects and keep the players in suspense. For example, a beloved ally might come to hate a character who draws the Rogue card, and that ally might conceal their hatred for several
sessions before revealing it in a moment of sudden treachery. But new stories soon crowd out the old, and players might not be impressed if a card takes too long to manifest.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
directly sharing what they want to see in a campaign. You can learn about your players’ preferences in two ways: Direct Input. Ask your players what they want to do in a campaign. Regularly inquire about how
opportunities for subtlety or skulduggery, while a Barbarian player likely craves combat. Take note of what encounters players are enthusiastic about, and seek ways to help the players’ characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the kingdom’s warlike ways, and the accession of King Tavish IV in 453 CY marked a dramatic shift in royal policy. The Yeomanry and the Ulek states were granted autonomy, the Gran March and Sterich
the only relevant details of this history are those that feature in your adventures. Highlight significant in-world details by revealing them in the course of your adventures. Use the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
dragged or carried — it must fly at least part of the distance. The characters can beat this challenge in several ways. The most straightforward solution is to reduce the boulder with an enlarge/reduce
challenge, the stone that the cyclops threw splits in half, revealing a topaz gemstone inside. If the topaz is carried out of this area, either path leads the characters back to the sundial. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
pity on the creature and uses plane shift to return it home — for a price!) The party can learn about the magic of the blowhole in a number of ways: One of the disgruntled anchorites tells the character
hold while attempting to keep from getting sent away. Characters succeeding on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) checks notices the magical emanations within the blowhole, revealing that it contains teleportation magic. A character steps into the blowhole and suffers the effects of the area.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
in ages past now seek to destroy you. Our thirst for vengeance is strong, as is your thirst for continued life.
“Our enemy has become your enemy. We know their weaknesses and the ways of destroying
menace, ask for the check without revealing the DC.) The following modifiers apply to the check: Arcane spellcasters gain a +6 bonus. Characters who openly worship a deity associated with death gain a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
visitors in grand style. Though this court is often surrounded by clouds, the dragon can clear them away with a moment’s thought, revealing a breathtaking view of the surrounding region. Majestic Temple
her home world of Krynn. The ancient dragon rarely openly participates in heroics, preferring to help in more surreptitious ways. She has been known to join in the conflicts of mortals in disguise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
in ages past now seek to destroy you. Our thirst for vengeance is strong, as is your thirst for continued life.
“Our enemy has become your enemy. We know their weaknesses and the ways of destroying
menace, ask for the check without revealing the DC.) The following modifiers apply to the check: Arcane spellcasters gain a +6 bonus. Characters who openly worship a deity associated with death gain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
dragged or carried—it must fly at least part of the distance. The characters can beat this challenge in several ways. The most straightforward solution is to reduce the boulder with an enlarge/reduce spell
challenge, the stone that the cyclops threw splits in half, revealing a topaz gemstone inside. If the topaz is carried out of this area, either path leads the characters back to the sundial. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
after the ancient deep crow awakes, any character can draw close enough to the pile to investigate the destroyed works. These bear such titles as Twenty Ways to Gain Your Lover; Crazy Little Thing Called
creature’s savage caw. At the same time, as the ancient deep crow swoops around or a character’s fireball spell catches the edge of the nest, more parchments might dislodge, revealing underlined passages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
62. Stone Juggernaut This area is a dead end — in more ways than one. 62A. “Awaken Napaka!” This hall is choked with dust and cobwebs. Up ahead, flickering lights dimly illuminate a larger hall
keyhole is real. The jade key found in area 53 can be used to unlock the relief and swing it open, revealing the crawlway. The lock can also be picked with a successful DC 21 Dexterity check made by a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
lair, and forces intruders to find ways to overcome steep vertical climbs. Also, a beholder’s natural levitation means it doesn’t risk activating any floor-based traps, and therefore it is likely to
targets inside the area of its antimagic cone, the ability of its central eye is incredibly effective in combat — instantly crippling enemy spellcasters, revealing the exact location of anyone using
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
properties. Roll for each of these properties on the Infernal Machine Properties table. To keep things interesting, the DM might roll secretly for detrimental properties, revealing those properties only
fragrant leaves. The leaves fall off after 1d10 minutes, revealing 1d6 magic fruits that can be plucked from your head. Each fruit functions as a berry created with the goodberry spell.
Whenever you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
remains mysterious, ancient beings send their agents to exact their will in myriad ways. Servants of other powerful beings try to stymie your patron’s plans, while misguided (or entirely justified) monster
stores their secrets in a mind vault on the Astral Plane. That means they can’t be tricked or coerced into revealing anything, nor can their thoughts be read. You must find the vault and travel through the rival’s deadly memories to find the knowledge your patron desires.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
hidden features, acquiring rare maps, and using different modes of transportation in secure and clever ways. Noteworthy Cartographers: Rosie Beestinger (“C” Team), Brahma Lutier (“B” Team, retired
cartographer’s map case can be used to generate a special map identifying a shortcut. You can use your action to make a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check, with a success revealing a map buried in your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
, damage their components, or discern how to avoid them. The blades are disabled if their attack bonus is reduced to −8. Ways to reduce it are described below. Intelligence (Investigation), DC 15. As
, revealing a 1-foot-wide pipe that runs down its throat. Initiative. The trap acts on initiative count 20 and initiative count 10. Active Elements. The trap fills the room with poison and other deadly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
price to pay for the terror that will fall on humanity. The elf idolizes Rezmir in all ways but one: he rues her decision to elevate the bullywugs in their alliance. In Borngray’s opinion, the
fear from most solitary dragons. Rezmir is working hard to persuade them that they could gain great power by revealing their secret at the strategically correct moment. Until Tiamat’s return looks more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
feature is a massive, wood-fired, metal oven festooned with rubies. Its hinged door is open, revealing roaring flames.
Curled atop the oven lies a gold dragon the size of a large dog. The dragon’s eyes
) check recognizes she has been Charmed. The party can end the Charmed condition on the wyrmling in the following ways: Cinnamon Bribe. Taking the Utilize action to present Briochebane with a cinnamon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
the terror that will fall on humanity. The elf idolizes Rezmir in all ways but one: he rues her decision to elevate the bullywugs in their alliance. In Borngray’s opinion, the lizardfolk would be more
solitary dragons. Rezmir is working hard to persuade them that they could gain great power by revealing their secret at the strategically correct moment. Until Tiamat’s return looks more certain, however
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the Great Blue Devil A relief of a scowling, fiendish face made of azure mosaic tiles spans the hallway’s back wall. The face’s mouth is open, revealing a black maw, and its eyes are carved from
Illusion. The mirage is linked to Abalahin’s existence. If Abalahin is killed, the mirage ends, revealing the room to be a stone chamber containing Abalahin’s remains. Befriending Abalahin. Abalahin is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
of the glyphs is connected to the evocation magic of the pillars, thereby revealing the function of the glyphs without a check. A character who understands how the glyphs work can take an action to
, revealing several piles of stone blocks on the floor.
A contact stone is located in the eastern corner of the room.
Glowing Archways. Any creature that steps through one of the four archways that open
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
second mate and is a chaotic good, orc assassin. A former pirate, Kycera saw the error of her ways and joined the Lambent Zenith’s crew to find redemption. Now she spends her time in the wreck’s galley
Havock. However, she’s seen a serpentine monster emerge from Havock’s heart. If the characters have no way to see the invisible ward runes, Inda lends the party a Lantern of Revealing. Treasure. Inda
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
, stick out its tongue, or yawn, the face sticks out its tongue and says “aah,” revealing a gemstone the size of a hen’s egg on its tongue. “Truth.” If a character asks one of the faces which way to
characters move any of the rocks, they uncover a smooth, blue-green boulder that’s strangely light and clunks dully when moved or shaken, revealing its hollowness. The boulder can be easily broken open with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
yawn, the face sticks out its tongue and says “aah,” revealing a gemstone the size of a hen’s egg on its tongue. “Truth.” If a character asks one of the faces which way to go or uses the word “truth
light and clunks dully when moved or shaken, revealing its hollowness. The boulder can be easily broken open with blunt weapons, with tools, or by smashing it against a hard surface. Graven Glyphs. Inside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
conceal his identity, revealing it only when the time has come to display his true power. He is always well-dressed, donning the fine clothing of a noble or wearing the armor and gear of a successful
people in gruesome ways. He’s brought to heel only by the combination of Bane and Myrkul. Bhaal’s cultists emulate their deity, carrying out gruesome murders to spread fear and horror. They are charming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the altar while the hand is opened and succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check detects a large secret panel in the palm of the hand. The panel opens easily, revealing a concealed staircase
sensation of their bones becoming brittle and their skin feeling dry and cracked. The altar can be restored and its profane effect ended in the following ways: A character who kneels before the altar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
time and place where they live in monumental ways. When they fall from power or pass away, the ghost of their presence lingers. Determine the kind of leader that influences the new or passing era
might or might not happen, depending on the actions of the characters. Describe the person or creature that discovered the prophecy and how it was found. What did this creature gain by revealing it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
execution are among the best possible outcomes. Ideally, the players coming up with hilarious ways to escape will allow them to prevent such fates. Even if the characters have not used Flabbergast’s
damage a creature. (You can decide whether to allow Tannus to fight to protect himself or others, but should encourage the player running him to think about creative nonattack ways to influence the fight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
is the same kind as the one in area Z4, and it and the broken mechanisms can be repaired in the same ways. Any character proficient in the Arcana skill can tell that a crystal can be recharged by
) radiant damage Storm. 13 (3d8) lightning damage Wind. 13 (3d8) force damage Once the correct sequence has been tapped, the secret door in the wall opens, revealing area Z11. Z11: Vault The stale air in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
the Material Plane after death, they either dwell in the Astral Plane as spirits or are pulled toward one of the Outer Planes to continue their journey. But some entities find ways to travel beyond
and unsettling, revealing some element of the environment’s history and putting the character in the place of someone who suffered a grim fate there. 81–85 A coffin or small enclosed space in the region
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
noble is lying. His mother is dead, his patriar father is ailing, and his three younger siblings crave their inheritance, which they would rather split three ways than four. The trading coster that
. Bhaal Statue. This statue’s harlequin mask is a separate piece that can be unhinged and removed, revealing Bhaal’s ghastly, skull-like visage underneath. Myrkul Statue. Anyone who desecrates this statue