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Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
cultists eagerly offered themselves up to the medusa’s petrifying gaze in hopes of gaining Pharika’s favor. Seeing herself surrounded by willing devotees, Hythonia formulated a cruel plan
mythic trait by describing her skin cracking and turning pale as she suffers wounds. Read or paraphrase the following text when Hythonia finally uses her Shed Skin trait:
The medusa’s skin
Orc
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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
class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20.
Languages
Your character can speak, read
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
A Mysterious Dream After gaining the level 1 benefit and drawback of the scrivener’s mark, the characters experience a dream that comes to them during a time of rest, reverie, or quiet reflection
. Even characters who don’t sleep have the dream. If the characters don’t rest at the same time, you might decide that only the first character who rests has the dream. Read the following boxed text only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Running This Chapter The characters can return to the sanctum in Sigil to rest and confer with Alustriel and Tasha before they head to the Cave of Shattered Reflection. If the characters don’t return
demiplanes in any order, so read through all three—the “Torment of Kas,” “Neverwinter’s New King,” and “Dead Gods” sections—before running this chapter. Once the characters dismantle the three
Druid
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Basic Rules (2014)
Holding high a gnarled staff wreathed with holly, an elf summons the fury of the storm and calls down explosive bolts of lightning to smite the torch-carrying orcs who threaten her forest.
Crouching
nature. Instead, they see themselves as extensions of nature’s indomitable will.
Power of Nature
Druids revere nature above all, gaining their spells and other magical powers either from the force
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Mirror of Mephistar Mirror, mirror, made of ice — look within, but at what price? — The Cartographer When the characters arrive at this location, read or paraphrase the following boxed text to the
mirror of ice sees their reflection as soulless, haggard, and encrusted with rime. This apparition stands in a frozen tundra, desolate save for a tower of ice far in the distance. Characters who succeed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
can free Zybilna and count on her help in return—perhaps even gaining a wish spell for their trouble. Before your first game session in this chapter, follow these steps to help make the players
’ experience as entertaining as possible: Read the description of Iggwilv’s Cauldron in appendix A. Read this chapter in its entirety, and reacquaint yourself with the “Rules of Conduct” and “Death in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
transport to Vecna’s Grasp appear in this chamber. Read the following to set the scene: You appear before a thirty-foot-wide mass of translucent purple crystals embedded in the floor of a large obsidian
enormous hole in the cave floor like a cork. This hole leads down to the Cave of Shattered Reflection, but the characters can’t bypass the crystals or make their descent until they explore the side
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
reality of Oerth, where Vecna has captured and imprisoned his archrival, Kas the Betrayer. Read the following to describe the scene: Your feet sink into the mucky basin of a sprawling wasteland. The
) check to recall that this unreality is a reflection of Vecna’s hatred of Kas; as a vampire, Kas would loathe and fear the sun, so the sun is the key to witnessing Kas’s torment. When the characters reach
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
accurately, gaining advantage on Intelligence checks for the next 24 hours. However, the character is also driven temporarily insane for 1 minute. An insane creature can’t take actions or reactions
, can’t understand what other creatures say, can’t read, and speaks only in gibberish. You control the creature’s movement, which is erratic.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
understands the world more accurately, gaining advantage on Intelligence checks for the next 24 hours. However, the character is also driven temporarily insane for 1 minute. An insane creature can’t take
actions or reactions, can’t understand what other creatures say, can’t read, and speaks only in gibberish. You control the creature’s movement, which is erratic.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
75. Trial of the Hexagon Carved into the door of this room is a hexagon. When the characters open the door, read: A large, cracked, six-sided mirror is mounted above a stone shelf protruding from the
metal panel on the north wall. If fewer than six candles are lit when the words are spoken, the lever appears on the south wall instead. These levers exist only in the mirror’s reflection, not in reality
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
their wits about them. Stuffed Rat Soon after the characters begin their travels in Undersigil, read the following description: A tunnel leads through a half-collapsed basement. At the center of the
Player Version Eventually, the characters happen on a Caker tea party in a flooded chamber, emerging from the tunnel to the north. Map 2.1 depicts the area. When the characters arrive, read the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
an unlocked door with a cellar beyond. When the characters open the door, read the following: The door opens onto a five-foot-wide landing fifteen feet above a large cellar, with stone steps
area 2 take notice if the characters make a lot of noise here. They creep into the room, gaining surprise if the characters don’t hear them (see “Surprise” in the Basic Rules). If the ruffians fight in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
circumstances. Reader beware. Using a Stat Block This book is a companion to the Monster Manual and uses a similar presentation. If you are unfamiliar with the monster stat block format, read the introduction
Sunfly Celestial 1 Swarm of sunflies Celestial 1 Vargouille reflection Fiend 2 Dabus Celestial 2 Lantern archon Celestial 2 Musteval guardinal Celestial 3 Bariaur wanderer Celestial 3 Bleak Cabal void
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Benefit: You can speak, read, and write Sylvan, and magic can’t put you to sleep. Drawback: You no longer cast a reflection or a shadow.
2 Benefit: You can cast the message cantrip at will, no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the god’s service, if necessary. You gain the following traits. Ears of the Oracle. You can speak, read, and write Celestial, the language of the gods. In addition, a god might deliver a message
rest. Oracle’s Piety. Your oracular abilities improve as your piety score increases. Instead of gaining the piety benefits associated with any god (as described in chapter 2), you gain the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
act kills the imp and causes its body to disintegrate before the message can be read. The lord of Dis measures everything in terms of the knowledge it contains and the secrets that can be gleaned
discovery that could tip the scales in his favor might be enough to entice him to act against his fellow Lords of the Nine. Given his reclusive nature, gaining an audience with Dispater is difficult at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Red Fire Silver Cold White Cold You can speak, read, and write Draconic. Additionally, whenever you make a Charisma check when interacting with dragons, your proficiency bonus is doubled if it
your back, gaining a flying speed equal to your current speed. You can create these wings as a bonus action on your turn. They last until you dismiss them as a bonus action on your turn. You can’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Fire Silver Cold White Cold You can speak, read, and write Draconic. Additionally, whenever you make a Charisma check when interacting with dragons, your proficiency bonus is doubled if it applies to
back, gaining a flying speed equal to your current speed. You can create these wings as a bonus action on your turn. They last until you dismiss them as a bonus action on your turn. You can’t manifest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Hall of Illusions A glass cabinet stands near the entrance to this tent. If the characters approach it, read the following boxed text aloud. If they investigate the tent first, skip ahead to
gazing worriedly into a mirror, and a little girl in a pig mask can be seen in the pane, whispering to the halfling’s youthful reflection. As soon as she sees the characters, the girl turns and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
an enemy’s tactics, discern a hidden threat, or intimidate a foe whose weaknesses you have previously assessed (see “Read the Opposition” below). The Obviator Franchise Rank Features
1
Proficiencies and Starting Equipment, Read the Opposition
2 Alchemist’s Insight, Obviator’s Lenses
3 Advanced Preparations, Travel Alchemical Kit
4 Enhanced Lenses, Obviate the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, possibly since childhood. The read-aloud text below describes such a vision. You can add details that correspond to each character’s deity. For example, a character who worships Sirrion might find the
surrounding forest aflame, while a character called by Paladine might notice the fallen soldier’s eyes turning into pools of silver. Read or paraphrase the following text to describe the vision the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Council Meeting When the group arrives at the council chamber, the guard escorts the characters inside and explains who they are. After this, read the following: Eight serious-looking people sit
Vogler. Lord Bakaris is eager to do this, while Darrett prioritizes ensuring the villagers’ safety. For the time being, the city council is more interested in gaining information about the enemy than
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, read the following to set the scene: The city’s descent into Avernus has taken its toll on this once beautiful chapel. Nearly all the stained glass windows along the outside walls have been smashed, and
, or can enter through the main entrance at area G1 or the unlocked back door into area G3. G1. Walk of Bravery Read the following as the characters approach this area: Carved pillars resembling heroes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
and hides her treasure. When the characters approach Iymrith’s lair for the first time, read or paraphrase the following boxed text aloud to the players. Your long journey ends here, in the desert. A
unfolds; it’s simply a reflection of Iymrith’s mood. Storm giants who stride boldly toward the amphitheater with weapons in hand draw fire from the trebuchets (see area 1). The characters can let the storm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Camp When the characters approach Camp Carrionclay, read the following: Ahead, the smells of rotting fish and burning flesh hang thick in the air. A fortified camp sits atop cliffs jutting from the
a sivak draconian and two baaz draconians (see appendix B for both stat blocks). Gaining Access. If the characters disguise themselves as Dragon Army soldiers, they can attempt to deceive the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
step with the multiverse, one must act on instinct alone. Creating Your Own Faction
In Sigil, ideologies wax and wane over time, gaining popularity and drawing like-minded philosophers from one
the Trinkets table in the Player’s Handbook, for your starting trinket. Planar Philosopher Trinkets d6 Trinket 1 Locket with a picture of my mentor and an inscription I can’t read 2 Bleached
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. The first time they peer inside, read: A chandelier of wrought iron fitted with wax candles hangs above a polished wooden dining table. Around the table are seated eight women of various ages in
Gallery If the characters arrive here from the entrance hall (area N3a), read: The staircase climbs twenty feet to a beautifully appointed gallery that continues toward the west, running almost the length
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
almost entirely underground. However, since it has been invaded by orcs more than once, no accurate maps of the city’s full interior are known to exist, preventing would-be attackers from gaining their
information. Dwarves, even those visiting from other realms through the connections with the Lowroad, have little trouble finding their way around, but humans, especially those who can’t read Dwarvish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
has been disturbed. When the characters descend to the wreck and approach the Pit of Hatred, read: The rotting skeleton of a war galley’s stern looms up from the ocean bottom ahead. The sinking ship
throw when it enters the area, gaining vulnerability to necrotic damage on a failed save. This vulnerability ends when the creature leaves the area. Ancient Warning If the characters search the sand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Council Massacre When the characters approach the council chamber, read the following text: As you near the chamber where the governor and city council are meeting with the Knights of Solamnia, the
Undead troops, gaining them access to Kalaman’s rulers under the guise of being helpful Knights of Solamnia. During their audience with the city’s rulers, Lord Soth, Caradoc, and their Undead knights
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
teleported creatures arrive in an empty space near this oval, regardless of their intended destination in the Mournland. A creature that studies the reflection of the Mournland in the oval clearly sees the
Each time the characters investigate one of the colossi shown on map 4.1, read or paraphrase the following: What was once a massive, bipedal war machine made of stone, metal, and wood now lies in ruin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
at their accomplishments. C16. Reflection Room Daybeds piled high with pillows stand in the corners of this spacious, comfortable-looking room.
This is the manor’s quiet room, where faculty go to
read or write without being disturbed. Treasure. If the characters search this area, a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check reveals several small hidden drawers in the frame of one of the day beds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
gaining entrance. Mahadi has a special collection of named soul coins, each of which harbors the soul of an enemy the rakshasa vanquished in the past. Mahadi consults with these souls individually
darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 19
Languages Common, Infernal; can read all writing
Challenge 14 (11,500 XP)
Limited Magic Immunity. Mahadi can’t be affected or detected by spells of 6th level