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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
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
by dealing 15 or more slashing damage to it on one attack. Cutting the root doesnât hurt the cradle but ends the grapple.
Rolling Hills (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge
restrained condition, has total cover, and canât breathe. As an action, a creature buried in this way, or another creature within 5 feet of it that isnât buried, can make a DC 17 Strength
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
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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
5th
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->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
spans the chasm. Holy runes etched into the stonework of the bridge indicate that the structure has been consecrated in the name of Torm, god of courage and self-sacrifice. Six infernal creatures stand
guard at the center of the bridge, scanning in all directions.
Each bridge is guarded by an infernal force tasked with cutting off any assistance between the east and west sides of the city. Each
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->Princes of the Apocalypse
steps before tumbling on toward the Dessarin River. The trail continues upriver to other parts of the vale, so unless the characters know about the runes, itâs easy to miss the beginning of the steps
walk single-file. The journey takes half an hour. Two-thirds of the way up, at a switchback turnaround, Gruminkâs miners constructed a trap. Its purpose is to make noise and warn the lookouts in area D2
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->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
threads can be cut only by a magic sword. Cutting a thread causes it to disappear but also causes an elder rune (see âElder Runesâ) to momentarily appear between the statueâs hands. This elder rune
specifically targets the creature that cut the thread. To determine which rune appears, draw a card from the Elder Runes Deck (see appendix B). The shadow curtain disappears when both silver threads are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. Gemstones Jewels and other precious stones cut by smaller folk are too small for most giants to notice, let alone find value in. But ancient giants might have mastered ways of mining and cutting
mask depicting an expression of raucous laughter 3 A set of gilded, giant-sized cutlery 4 A 5-foot-tall stone tablet engraved with runes that feel warm to the touch 5 A quartz pendant carved in the
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->Lost Mine of Phandelver
2 is impenetrable from the west side of the stream. Developments The goblins in area 2 are supposed to be keeping watch on this area, but they are not paying attention. (Goblins can be lazy that way
.) However, if the characters make a lot of noise hereâfor example, loudly arguing about what to do next, setting up a camp, cutting down brush, and so onâthe goblins in area 2 notice and attack them through the thicket, which provides the goblins with half cover (see the Basic Rules for rules on cover).
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->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->Out of the Abyss
the four resin strands anchoring the network of egg clusters to the cavern walls feature stray threads that drop all the way down to the cave floor. Itâs possible to climb up to the strands at these
Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to avoid falling off. An adventurer who reaches an egg cluster and has a suitable cutting tool (such as a dagger, sword, or axe) can carefully hack an egg out in 2d4 minutes
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->Stranger Things
stay out of her way, for their own safety. Simply to keep them away, she tells them how to find the thessalhydra. The thessalhydra uses the Upside Down as a way to return to its lair without being
been stalking around the Upside Down lately: a demogorgon! She tells them that the demogorgon is attracted to the smell of blood. The easiest way to get its attention is to spill blood on the ground. But
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