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                                                     Magic Items
                                                    Tales from the Yawning Portal
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    This whistle is carved from transparent crystal, and it resembles a tiny dragon curled up like a snail. The name Night Caller is etched on the whistle in Dwarvish runes. If a character succeeds on a
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     under the night sky, it allows you to cast the animate dead spell. The target can be affected through up to 10 feet of soft earth or similar material, and if it is, it takes 1 minute to claw its way to
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     breakers look like giant brains with stout legs, and they wear steel armor made from interlocked links of Ilvaashâs runes (knots of tentacles, brains, and jagged lines reminiscent of jaws).Psychic
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     the link this way, the target takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Psychic Link", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage. The link also ends if the target and
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Magic Items
                                                    Princes of the Apocalypse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    A war pick forged from a single piece of iron, Ironfang has a fang-like head inscribed with ancient runes. The pick is heavy in the hand, but when the wielder swings the pick in anger, the weapon
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     you, but not their exact location.
You can cast dominate monster (save DC 17) on an earth elemental. Once you have done so, Ironfang canât be used this way again until the next dawn
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     thick scales, increasing its Armor Class by 4.
3
Bioluminescent Markings. The krasis has glowing patterns on its skin that take the shape of defensive runes, granting it advantage on saving
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    , the target is grappled in this way at a time.
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Hypnotic Display (Recharge 5â6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Hypnotic Display"}. As an action, the krasis creates
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     casting elder runes on them. Halasterâs gates connect the different levels of Undermountain, thus enabling him to bring new monsters into the dungeon to replenish those that die or escape. Even as
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     or an archway previously removed in this way.
Halaster deactivates or reactivates one of Undermountainâs magic gates. The gate must be within 120 feet of him.
Regional Effects
When Halaster
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     its Armor Class by 4.
3
Bioluminescent Markings. The krasis has glowing patterns on its skin that take the shape of defensive runes, granting it advantage on saving throws against spells and other
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     this way at a time.
6
Hypnotic Display (Recharge 5â6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Hypnotic Display"}. As an action, the krasis creates mesmerizing colors and shapes
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     or thick scales, increasing its Armor Class by 4.
3
Bioluminescent Markings. The krasis has glowing patterns on its skin that take the shape of defensive runes, granting it advantage on saving
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    , the target is grappled in this way at a time.
6
Hypnotic Display (Recharge 5â6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Hypnotic Display"}. As an action, the krasis creates
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Feats
                                                    Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     slot, and you must finish a long rest before you can cast it in this way again. You can also cast this spell using any spell slots you have.
Rune Magic. You know a number of runes equal to half your
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    Youâve studied the magic of Giant runes, granting you the following benefits:
Comprehend Languages. You learn the comprehend languages spell. You can cast this spell without expending a spell
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Teleportation Circle
                                                    
    
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                                                     Spells
                                                    Basic Rules (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     circles inscribed somewhere within their confines. Each such circle includes a unique sigil sequence--a string of magical runes arranged in a particular pattern. When you first gain the ability to cast
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     sequence to memory after studying it for 1 minute.
You can create a permanent teleportation circle by casting this spell in the same location every day for one year. You need not use the circle to teleport when you cast the spell in this way.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Glyph of Warding
                                                    
    
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                                                     Spells
                                                    Basic Rules (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     runes or a spell glyph.
Explosive Runes. When triggered, the glyph erupts with magical energy in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on the glyph. The sphere spreads around corners. Each
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     creature or an area. The spell being stored has no immediate effect when cast in this way. When the glyph is triggered, the stored spell is cast. If the spell has a target, it targets the creature that
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Backgrounds
                                                    Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    The brutes are at the gate, chaos is looming, and the only thing standing in the way of disaster is the foundation of law and order â as embodied in the Azorius Senate. Youâre a proud
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    
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dominate person
Your magic often takes the form of blue or golden runes floating and glowing in the air in circular patterns or of shimmering azure barriers of magical energy. If you
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Rune Shaper Prerequisite: Spellcasting Feature or Rune Carver Background Youâve studied the magic of Giant runes, granting you the following benefits: Comprehend Languages. You learn the comprehend
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     languages spell. You can cast this spell without expending a spell slot, and you must finish a long rest before you can cast it in this way again. You can also cast this spell using any spell slots you
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Starting the Adventure The adventure begins as the characters near the walls of Yeonido. Read or paraphrase the following description as the party draws close to the city gates: The curving walls of
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     characters have no way of knowing it, but this fog is created by Won Haâs gwishin (detailed in the âGwishin of Dae Won-Haâ section).
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    32. Far and Gone The curving west wall of this room is a seething mass of color and sickly light â a partially breached portal to the Far Realm. Creatures canât physically pass through the portal
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     creature that comes into contact with the back wall must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or become charmed by the wall for 1 minute. While charmed in this way, the creature is stunned and stares at
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Traversing the Tunnel The winding tunnel between Phandalin and Illithinoch is 12 miles long, curving in different directions as it descends 2 miles beneath the town. The tunnel has a gentle but
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     for a missing tribe member whoâs been acting strangely. 8 1d6 troglodytes and a barlgura are looking for a fight. 9 A patch of 2d4 shriekers blocks the way ahead; if they shriek, roll 1d8 on this table to see what creatures come to investigate. 10â20 No encounter.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     inscrutable runes carved onto a cursed bow might hold the key to undoing the weaponâs evil magic. Locations. Mystical grottoes, forgotten temples, and secret hideouts might all be locked behind befuddling
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     riddles. A lich might enchant the statues outside her innermost sanctum to ask a magical riddle before opening the way. The strange poem on a tombstone could be a clue to the whereabouts of a buried
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Rune Knight Youâre researching ancient arts and drawing runes. Itâs okay to just say you want to be a witch!
 Tasha
 Rune Knights enhance their martial prowess using the supernatural power of runes
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     you found the giantâs work carved into a hill or cave, learned of the runes from a sage, or met the giant in person, you studied the giantâs craft and learned how to apply magic runes to empower your
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Find the Path Level 6 Divination (Bard, Cleric, Druid) Casting Time: 1 minute
 Range: Self
 Components: V, S, M (a set of divination toolsâsuch as cards or runesâworth 100+ GP)
 Duration
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     the destination, you know how far it is and in what direction it lies. Whenever you face a choice of paths along the way there, you know which path is the most direct.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    9. Hidden Rune This 20-foot-high chamber shows signs of past extravagance. It has the following features: Chasm. The floor to the north gives way to a chasm and a hot, bubbling pool of lava 30 feet
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     flank a stone double door engraved with a giant letter H.
 If their handles are tugged, the double doors fly open, revealing a stone wall with a giant elder rune carved into it (see âElder Runesâ). Draw
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     manipulates space. A gently curving path leads into the maze from the edge of the village. The villagers built a low fence across the entrance to keep young children and animals from wandering in. Fear of
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     way than walking up the main path quickly leads characters into densely tangled brush that is all but impassable, and that doesnât physically connect to any tower entrance. Characters who cut their way
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     manipulates space. A gently curving path leads into the maze from the edge of the village. The villagers built a low fence across the entrance to keep young children and animals from wandering in. Fear of
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     ground level looks into the extradimensional space that Xonthal crafted as a barrier around his home. The towerâs entrance exists only within this extradimensional space. Entering the maze any other way
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     parchment with the following written on it in magical code (requiring comprehend languages to understand): âLook low and high for gold, to hear a tale untold. Take the archway at the end, and on your way youâll wend.â Beneath the runes, the initial âAâ is inscribed.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Find the Path Level 6 Divination (Bard, Cleric, Druid) Casting Time: 1 minute
 Range: Self
 Components: V, S, M (a set of divination toolsâsuch as cards or runesâworth 100+ GP)
 Duration
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     the destination, you know how far it is and in what direction it lies. Whenever you face a choice of paths along the way there, you know which path is the most direct.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     clues to help adventurers solve each gate. A legend lore spell or similar magic can also reveal the proper way to open a gate. An open gate acts as a two-way portal and typically remains open for 1
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    . Elder Runes on Gates When a gate opens, a random elder rune appears within its vertical plane. Draw a card from the Elder Runes Deck to determine which rune appears. Halaster usually has the rune
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     archway is 40 feet wide and 40 feet tall. Six different runes are carved into it, each one inlaid with mithral, and a glowing mist fills the arch. Niches in the walls on either side of it contain empty
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     weight of each weapon and the archway rune associated with each weapon (see âArchway and Runesâ). Each statue has AC 20, a damage threshold of 10, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. The statue of
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     aberrations or drow), or alignment. You can also set conditions for creatures that donât trigger the glyph, such as those who say a certain password. When you inscribe the glyph, choose explosive runes or
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     a spell glyph. Explosive Runes. When triggered, the glyph erupts with magical energy in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on the glyph. The sphere spreads around corners. Each creature in the area
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    , curving along the towerâs north wall.
 If a character examines the coins or statue, have them make a DC 14 Intelligence (History) check. Silvanesti elves have advantage on this check. On a
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     in the ceiling 20 feet above is the fastest way to access area E3. Treasure. The two crypts each hold a desiccated elven body. One body wears a cloak of protection, while the other wears the
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    15. Way to Wyllowwood The drow cornered and killed several troglodytes in these caves after the reptilian creatures refused to be enslaved. 15a. Battle Scene The floor here is stained with blood and
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    . Characters must be 8th level or higher to pass through this gate (see âJhesiyra Kestellharpâ). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see âElder Runesâ). A creature that passes
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Find the Path 6th-level divination Casting Time: 1 minute Range: Self Components: V, S, M (a set of divinatory toolsâsuch as bones, ivory sticks, cards, teeth, or carved runesâworth 100 gp and an
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     traveling there, whenever you are presented with a choice of paths along the way, you automatically determine which path is the shortest and most direct route (but not necessarily the safest route) to the destination.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     Dethek runes on it, reading, âA beacon in the dark depths.â The axeâs wielder always knows the way to the nearest passage leading from underground toward the surface, as well as the approximate depth the axe is underground.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     aberrations or drow), or alignment. You can also set conditions for creatures that donât trigger the glyph, such as those who say a certain password. When you inscribe the glyph, choose explosive runes or
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     a spell glyph. Explosive Runes. When triggered, the glyph erupts with magical energy in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on the glyph. The sphere spreads around corners. Each creature in the area
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     runes. If a character succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana or History) check, the character recalls lore that says the duergar made several such whistles for various groups in an age past. If you
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     takes 1 minute to claw its way to the surface to serve you. Once the whistle has animated an undead creature, it canât do so again until 7 days have passed. Once every 24 hours, you can blow the whistle to reassert control over one or two creatures you animated with it. The Sunless Citadel
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     one of the corpses. (The gnome is really a troll named Xlorp, transformed by the runes in area 11b.)
 In its current form, the troll has the statistics of an unarmored (AC 12), chaotic evil deep gnome
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     they give it food. It fights alongside the party, as long as it remains happy and fed. If Xlorp is mistreated in any way, it goes berserk and attacks everyone. The drow were killed by the behir. A
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Find the Path 6th-level divination Casting Time: 1 minute Range: Self Components: V, S, M (a set of divinatory toolsâsuch as bones, ivory sticks, cards, teeth, or carved runesâworth 100 gp and an
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     traveling there, whenever you are presented with a choice of paths along the way, you automatically determine which path is the shortest and most direct route (but not necessarily the safest route) to the destination.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     circles inscribed somewhere within their confines. Each such circle includes a unique sigil sequenceâa string of magical runes arranged in a particular pattern. When you first gain the ability to cast
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     sequence to memory after studying it for 1 minute. You can create a permanent teleportation circle by casting this spell in the same location every day for one year. You need not use the circle to teleport when you cast the spell in this way.
                                                
                                            
                                        






