current respected gather to have remove

Nine-Fingers Keene

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

be able to see the attacker.The current leader of the Guild, Nine-Fingers Keene, disdains flashy garb and illusion magic. She appears to the world as she is: an unassuming woman of middling age and

is as feared as she is respected. Keene has become increasingly intolerant of the populous tide turning against her organization. While the occasional rabble-rouser has always impeded criminal

Nafik

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

"} for every 24 hours that elapse. If the curse reduces the target’s hit point maximum to 0, the target dies and its body turns to dust. The curse lasts until removed by the Remove Curse spell or

. Nafik was a loyal subject and was respected in turn by Amun Sa and the lesser priests in the pharaoh’s retinue. When Amun Sa died, Nafik and a cadre of priests locked themselves in Amun Sa’s

Oracle of Strixhaven

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

: detect magic 2/day each: dispel magic, mage armor, remove curse, sending 1/day each: power word stun, scrying (as an action), wall of force Teleport. The Oracle teleports, along with any

. The current Oracle is an elderly human named Jadzi. A graduate of Quandrix College, Jadzi has since expanded her studies to encompass all disciplines of spellcasting, tempering the mathematical abstractions she wielded at Strixhaven with benevolent divination and a return to the basics of magic itself.

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

that the gears of society turn smoothly and quietly. (Lawful) 3 Peace. The ultimate object of the law is to remove violence from society. (Good) 4 Compliance. Coercion is a fine

modeled my career after a highly respected lawmage or arrester, but I fear that my role model might be involved in something illegal. Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I’m

Giff

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

divine beings who created giff have likewise been forgotten. Their titanic petrified bodies drift on the Astral Sea, isolated and unrecognizable in their current forms. Although they don’t realize

DM is free to add or remove languages from that list for a particular campaign. Creature Type Every creature in D&D, including every player character, has a special tag in the rules that

Deck of Wonder

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

*Found only in a deck with twenty-two cards. Beginning. Your hit point maximum and current hit points increase by 2d10. Your hit point maximum remains increased in this way for the next 8 hours

energy. You have disadvantage on initiative rolls. This effect lasts until you finish a long rest, but it can be ended early by a Remove Curse spell or similar magic. End. This card is an omen of

Mortality

spells

within range and condemn it to a taste of mortality. The creature must succeed on a Charisma saving throw or its Hit Point maximum and current Hit Points are reduced by the amount rolled on the Hit

spell is reduced to 0 Hit Points, these changes become permanent and the creature dies. This final effect of the spell can only be reversed if the creature is restored to life and targeted by a Remove Curse spell or similar magic.

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

skill with sword, bow, and strategy. Hidden Woodland Realms Most elves dwell in small forest villages hidden among the trees. Elves hunt game, gather food, and grow vegetables, and their skill and

might continue to use the child name. Each elf’s adult name is a unique creation, though it might reflect the names of respected individuals or other family members. Little distinction exists

Healing

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

or a potion of healing can remove damage in an instant. When a creature receives healing of any kind, hit points regained are added to its current hit points. A creature's hit points can't exceed its

hit point maximum, so any hit points regained in excess of this number are lost. For example, a druid grants a ranger 8 hit points of healing. If the ranger has 14 current hit points and has a hit

Healing

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

such as a cure wounds spell or a potion of healing can remove damage in an instant. When a creature receives healing of any kind, hit points regained are added to its current hit points. A creature’s

hit points can’t exceed its hit point maximum, so any hit points regained in excess of this number are lost. For example, a druid grants a ranger 8 hit points of healing. If the ranger has 14 current

Random Settlements

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

oppresses majority Ruler’s Status d20 Ruler 1–5 Respected, fair, and just 6–8 Feared tyrant 9 Weakling manipulated by others 10 Illegitimate ruler, simmering civil war 11 Ruled or controlled by a

respected 19–20 Religious leader Notable Traits d20 Trait 1 Canals in place of streets 2 Massive statue or monument 3 Grand temple 4 Large fortress 5 Verdant parks and orchards 6 River divides town 7

The Aurum

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

The Aurum On the surface, the Aurum appears to be an exclusive society for the richest and most influential people of Khorvaire. Merchants, priests, military officers, and other luminaries gather for

celebrated by their local communities. When members gather, they discuss shared interests, especially in history and archaeology. Aurum members often take an interest in a particular civilization or era

Current Events

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

Current Events Minor issues are nothing unusual in the Dessarin Valley. Bands of savage humanoids from the Sword Mountains or the Evermoors occasionally raid here. Human barbarians known as the

Uthgardt roam these lands, and the more aggressive tribes can be very dangerous. Bandits sometimes gather in the lonelier parts of the vale to waylay caravans traveling the Long Road or the Kheldell Path

Court of Whispers

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

Court of Whispers The denizens of the Court of Whispers barter for current knowledge. Heralds, criers, bards, and griots buy and sell information from the fifteen founding civilizations active in the

identify crisis points where their operatives are needed. Even common citizens might hire folk from the Court to find missing loved ones, locate lost family treasures, or gather information on rivals

Settlement Tables and Tracker

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

guilds 19 Patriotism 20 Ancient ruins Current Calamities 1d12 Calamity 1 Monsters infest the settlement. 2 A key figure died; murder is suspected. 3 War brews between rival guilds or gangs. 4 A

families. Local Leaders 1d12 Leader 1 Respected, fair, and just leader or council 2 Feared tyrant 3 Coward manipulated by others 4 Illegitimate leader causing civil unrest 5 Powerful monster 6

Important Red Larchers

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

they’ve seen and heard. Most hope to convince adventurers to investigate and put an end to the current troubles. Important Red Larchers include the following NPCs: Eldras Tantur is the local blacksmith

is an unsavory local barber (and counterfeiter) who runs a useful secondhand shop (area 17) where Red Larchers gather to gossip.

Leonin of Oreskos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

make decisions for most prides, these leaders rising from among the oldest or best-respected women of the pride. Generally, leonin communities avoid outsiders, particularly armed groups of soldiers and

receive cold receptions. The Speaker Each year, on the day of the first full moon after the autumn equinox, matriarchs from all the leonin prides gather at Tethmos to select a monarch, who acts as a

Court of Whispers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel

Court of Whispers The denizens of the Court of Whispers barter for current knowledge. Heralds, criers, bards, and griots buy and sell information from the fifteen founding civilizations active in the

identify crisis points where their operatives are needed. Even common citizens might hire folk from the Court to find missing loved ones, locate lost family treasures, or gather information on rivals

Orders

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

. Empower The special facility confers a temporary empowerment to you or someone else. Harvest Hirelings gather a resource produced in the special facility. During the time required to harvest a

hirelings focus on maintaining the Bastion rather than executing orders in special facilities. Issuing this order prohibits other orders from being issued to the Bastion on the current Bastion turn

Finding Icespire Hold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Finding Icespire Hold Icespire Hold is so tucked away in the mountains that few people know of its existence, let alone anything about its history or current state. Characters might learn of it after

arrives in town on a riding horse to gather supplies for his companions. The man’s name is Dobin Noreth, a neutral evil member of the Stone-Cold Reavers (see the sidebar). Both he and the horse know

Torrents Features

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

, slippery stone that require successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) checks to climb. Currents. In locations near steep waterfalls, rapid currents exist. Whenever a creature enters a strong current for

the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be carried 10 feet in the direction of the current, as indicated by arrows on the Plunging

Minotaurs of Phoberos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

only the barest minimum of technology—tattered clothes, piecemeal armor, and heavy weapons, all scavenged from their fallen foes. They wander alone or gather in bands under the leadership of the

rites among the Felhide minotaurs involve devouring those who fell in battle, to remove their shame from memory and fuel the survivors’ revenge. Should another scavenger reach a fallen Felhide before the

Council of Four

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

current situation, Duke Stelmane is in no position to oppose attempts by her fellow dukes to seize the reins of power in Baldur’s Gate. Duke Dillard Portyr Duke Dillard Portyr was once a respected

. Ravengard was recently tricked into attending a diplomatic summit in Elturel, unaware that his political enemies in Baldur’s Gate orchestrated this meeting in a fiendish plot to remove him from power. In his

Council of Four

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

current situation, Duke Stelmane is in no position to oppose attempts by her fellow dukes to seize the reins of power in Baldur’s Gate. Duke Dillard Portyr Duke Dillard Portyr was once a respected

. Ravengard was recently tricked into attending a diplomatic summit in Elturel, unaware that his political enemies in Baldur’s Gate orchestrated this meeting in a fiendish plot to remove him from power. In his

Nafik

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

Nafik In life, Nafik was the high priest of Amun Sa, the last pharaoh of the land of Bakar. Nafik was a loyal subject and was respected in turn by Amun Sa and the lesser priests in the pharaoh’s

until removed by the Remove Curse spell or other magic. Unholy Beam. Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 28 (8d6) necrotic damage, and the next attack roll made against

Docks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

hours asking for news can learn the current scuttlebutt. The “Dock Rumors” table below can be an inspiration for the sort of whispers characters might hear. Dock Rumors d10 Rumor 1 The crown

fishing boats. It’s those dwarves — they want to take over! 4 The king’s agents have infiltrated town. It’s only a matter of time before they remove the council and replace them with foppish nobles. 5

Kruphix as Campaign Villain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

might end with the adventurers convincing him that his current actions don’t serve the balance among the gods. Kruphix’s mind isn’t easily changed, though, and the adventurers might need to produce

, thought to be a part of the sun, from Heliod’s followers. The priesthood blames Phenax or Erebos, but Kruphix is behind the theft. The sun stone holds a terrible secret power, and Kruphix seeks to remove it

Traditionalists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

reconciliation, giving the factions a chance to make amends. 17–18 A bungled smuggling operation lands a few respected people in jail, leading to near riots as fishers gather in a huge mob to effect a

turned a blind eye to their troubles. Their loyalty to the king runs second to their desire for peace and quiet. Eda Oweland Eda (CG female human noble) is the current senior member of the town

Rogue Class Features

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

your next attack roll on the current turn. You can use this feature only if you haven’t moved during this turn, and after you use it, your Speed is 0 until the end of the current turn. Level 4: Ability

is the number of Sneak Attack damage dice you must forgo to add the effect. You remove the die before rolling, and the effect occurs immediately after the attack’s damage is dealt. For example, if you

The Tyrants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

. The Tyrants are an enigmatic organization. They act to protect the changelings of Tavick’s Landing and they pursue schemes that generate profits. But they also gather secrets they might never use and

, sometimes, even provide assistance when they don’t appear to benefit from it themselves. They have an longstanding truce with the Boromar Clan and remain neutral in the current struggles. Having a

21. Archpriest's Chambers

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

archpriest deems them agents of the aboleth and tries to kill them with the help of its bodyguards and the kuo-toa in area 21b. If the characters gather what it needs to complete the statue, Noolgaloop thanks

them but decides on a whim to replace the statue’s current head (a rusty lantern) with the head of one of the characters. Noolgaloop fully expects the character to make this sacrifice for the good of

Lower Level (M17-M19)

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

(Arcana) check can tell that these are figures used for creating homunculi. Treasure. Several of the reagents here are quite valuable. By searching the room, the characters can gather 50 gp of

. This is the room where Fistandia summoned the imp that would become the figurine found by Matreous. The current resident of the room is a quasit in toad form. It waits for a creature to approach and

Magic Items

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

remove it from the game once it has been handed out. Naturally, the list of available items is longer for adventures in the higher tiers, and the point cost of those higher-tier items likewise

important, since a character might enter a new tier because of the level gain. Players are entitled to choose any approved item from one of the magic item tables available in the current tier. Treasure points

10. Arcane Display

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

require universal solvent to remove without destroying them. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of illusion magic around each painting, of which there are hundreds. Half of them are portraits of Halaster

creature in its reflective outer surface. The shield can trap only one creature at a time. Whenever it traps a new creature, the shield releases its current prisoner, which appears in an unoccupied space as

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