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Returning 35 results for 'danger study'.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, allowing the wyrmlings to blend in to rocky terrain in the face of danger. As they age, their scales turn snow white, then slowly fade to transparency. The oldest crystal dragons have scales of perfect
in side-to-side waves with amusement or joy.
Visions in Starlight
Many crystal dragons study the stars, recording their observations of the night sky and tracking the signs written in starlight
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the Crystal Dragon Wyrmling;wyrmlings to blend in to rocky terrain in the face of danger. As they age, their scales turn snow white, then slowly fade to transparency. The oldest crystal dragons have
suspicion, and rippling in side-to-side waves with amusement or joy.
Visions in Starlight
Many crystal dragons study the stars, recording their observations of the night sky and tracking the signs written
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
clump of exotic materials, these surface components barely hint at the expertise attained after years of apprenticeship and countless hours of study.
Wizards live and die by their spells. Everything
an aptitude for it? Do you have a natural talent, or did you simply study hard and practice incessantly? Did you encounter a magical creature or an ancient tome that taught you the basics of magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
had an aptitude for it? Do you have a natural talent, or did you simply study hard and practice incessantly? Did you encounter a magical creature or an ancient tome that taught you the basics of magic
? What drew you forth from your life of study? Did your first taste of magical knowledge leave you hungry for more? Have you received word of a secret repository of knowledge not yet plundered by any
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
points, allowing the Crystal Dragon Wyrmling;wyrmlings to blend in to rocky terrain in the face of danger. As they age, their scales turn snow white, then slowly fade to transparency. The oldest
with fear or suspicion, and rippling in side-to-side waves with amusement or joy.
Visions in Starlight
Many crystal dragons study the stars, recording their observations of the night sky and tracking
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
clear crystalline points, allowing the Crystal Dragon Wyrmling;wyrmlings to blend in to rocky terrain in the face of danger. As they age, their scales turn snow white, then slowly fade to transparency
anger, lying back with fear or suspicion, and rippling in side-to-side waves with amusement or joy.
Visions in Starlight
Many crystal dragons study the stars, recording their observations of the night
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
who study its ebb and flow to expect the stalemate to continue. A different view is put forth by the archmage Tzunk, who notes that Maglubiyet has never faced a foe as ferocious and protective as
rarely keep records or write down their thoughts. When orcs need to communicate in writing, they use crude symbols to convey basic information, such as “food stored here,” “danger close
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Intelligence (Nature) check determines that the substance is a type of living crystal. No astral blights congregate near the crystalline vine, which means the characters can approach and study it
base. Inform the players that the tremors seem to be getting stronger as the vine grows, leaving them with two options: flee for the docks (see “To the Docks” below) or flee for the outskirts (see “Danger in the Streets” below).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
connects the two sides of the island and has a dilapidated tower at one end. Flickering firelight is visible through the tower’s upper-floor window.
The danger on this nodule isn’t in the tower, but in
the churning river, which is 30 feet deep. An aboleth lurks in the water along with a water elemental minion. Trapped in the Far Realm long ago, the aboleth sequestered itself in this river to study
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
had an aptitude for it? Do you have a natural talent, or did you simply study hard and practice incessantly? Did you encounter a magical creature or an ancient tome that taught you the basics of magic
? What drew you forth from your life of study? Did your first taste of magical knowledge leave you hungry for more? Have you received word of a secret repository of knowledge not yet plundered by any
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
the tables below to determine whether the party advances through the sewers or encounters a complication, using both the suit and the card numbers. Danger card events must be defeated before the
, rerolling on 6.
Card Suits 1d4 Card Suit Danger or Event Card 1 Hearts Event 2 Diamonds Danger 3 Clubs Event 4 Spades Danger Danger Cards 1d6 Number Event 1 Ace Ace – Successful Advance! 2 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
neighbors, particularly the drow, the settlements and kingdoms of svirfneblin are in constant danger of being relocated, conquered, or destroyed. Such was the fate of Blingdenstone, one of the
other races. Some find their purpose living among other subterranean races, and a few make their way to the surface. Those who study the arcane arts of illusion in particular often range far from home
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
animals—the power of tooth and claw, of sun and moon, of fire and storm. Druids also gain the ability to take on animal forms, and some druids make a particular study of this practice, even to the
; territory.
Druids are often found guarding sacred sites or watching over regions of unspoiled nature. But when a significant danger arises, threatening nature’s balance or the lands they protect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
have tumbled to the floor. The table in the center of the room bears scrolls with complex astrological notes in addition to quills, ink, and other stationery.
Derwyth stores her texts in this study
clear Derwyth is in danger, the goats come to her aid, but they’re otherwise friendly toward strangers and usually don’t mind being milked. A character can attempt to milk a goat by making a DC 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Candlekeep for study. Matreous explains that he would dearly like to continue to explore the mansion’s mysteries himself, but he could be much more useful back in Candlekeep. Thanks to the research he
their village in exchange for their time and efforts exploring the mansion. If the characters agree to explore the mansion, Matreous steps through the double door leading back to the study room. When
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
decided not to bother showing up, having weighed what Grynsk offered to pay them against the danger of the lake monster. Grynsk was drunk when he hired the fishers and doesn’t remember their faces; he
silent and watch another crew fall victim to the monster of Maer Dualdon.”
Tali is a neutral good half-elf researcher (scout) who is in Icewind Dale to study how changes in climate alter the nature
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
danger +1 Renown per piece of evidence Uncover Abra’s true feelings about the betrayal +1 Renown Demonstrate respect for the library’s rules and protocols +1 Renown Press too aggressively about the
. Inside is a bundle of encrypted letters. As a Study action, a character can decipher the messages with a successful DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check. The most recent reads, “It is time. The Eye
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, which he keeps in his study. She proposes that the characters break into Iriolarthas’s study, steal his staff, and bring it to her. She declines to accompany them, on account of the likely danger. If
writer notes that it has been moved to the citadel’s stasis chamber for further study. Y19d. Guard Passage At the end of the passage to the west, a narrow window overlooks the steps that lead to the main
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
the ally can emerge safely from danger with the person or item they’re seeking. If the ally is seeking a magic item hidden deep in a dungeon, for example, the ally helps the adventurers complete their
ally wishes to study a particular dungeon, region, or creature. The ally might be a historian, planar explorer, botanist, or zoologist. Because the Knight card usually summons a warrior, a studious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Danger in the Hills Jabari Weathers To get to the Rattle, the characters must cross the stretch of farmland called the Ribbon. Read or paraphrase the following to describe the journey into the
sounds of loud belching and guttural laughter.
The copper mine contains nothing of interest. A character can take the Study action and make a DC 12 Intelligence (Nature) check to identify the dead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
expertise will prove invaluable, and you’ve wanted to study the cultures there. Archaeologist Appendix A You have learned that a wizard-merchant is planning an important expedition to Chult—a place full of
trained warriors to join an expedition to Chult. You’ve always wanted to visit Port Nyanzaru and see the dinosaur races. They say the jungles are full of riches and danger—two things you crave. Noble
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the cavern is in no immediate danger of collapsing. See the “Cave-In!” section for details on how that might change. Elevator. The elevator is rusted in place, and the shaft it once traversed is
, so the young man leaves her alone. For months, Teocín’s ghouls have killed animals, hunters, prospectors, and others wandering the borderlands so Teocín can study and raise the dead using profane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
possessed numerous items stolen from the Arcane Brotherhood, some of which defied his understanding even after decades of study. Second, Arauthator had long sought to help his mate Arveiaturace overcome
Arveiaturace, Arauthator has had the tiefling deciphering his stolen writings, though the work has gone slowly thanks to the inherent complexity and danger of the material. Maccath is studying one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
possessed numerous items stolen from the Arcane Brotherhood, some of which defied his understanding even after decades of study. Second, Arauthator had long sought to help his mate Arveiaturace overcome
to Arveiaturace, Arauthator has had the tiefling deciphering his stolen writings, though the work has gone slowly thanks to the inherent complexity and danger of the material. Maccath is studying one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
halflings, and particularly halfling adventurers, has likely witnessed the storied “luck of the halflings” in action. When a halfling is in mortal danger, it seems as though an unseen force intervenes
written accounts of their history. Scholars who study their behavior speculate that halflings realize — consciously or otherwise — that the past is a story that can only be retold, not changed, and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
.
Merle, the dwarf cook (commoner), works here from 6 a.m. to midnight. When confronted with danger, he grabs a rolling pin (treat it as a club) and defends himself. The door that leads outside is used
. C14: Sythian’s Study An unlocked rolltop desk is pushed against the west wall of this study. The desk’s chair has a large S carved into its backrest. Near the desk, a wooden staircase spirals up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
contemplation and study. The cloister’s inhabitants know Runara’s true identity, but they do not speak of it to visitors. Runara’s initial attitude toward the characters is indifferent (see “Social Interaction
danger sense and is convinced he’s supernaturally lucky. His prized possession is an ordinary dagger he claims is magical. Frub has limitless energy and desperately needs help finding productive
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
Cargo Street used to run straight to the Selintar River, but as the city expanded, that straight path became less practical. A character who takes the Study action and succeeds on a DC 13 Intelligence
character who takes the Study action to meet her gaze and interpret her words can make a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) or Wisdom (Insight) check. On a success, images flood the character’s mind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
frame and the door itself. The word “DANGER” is scrawled on that door in the Common tongue using chalk.
The left door, leading to area 22, is unlocked. Barred Door. Characters who examine the bar
study and a successful DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check. The book contains instructions for the creation of a “philosopher’s stone,” then describes how that object can be used to convert base metal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the ruins rather than allowing the sage his study, but their idiocy awoke an ancient spirit that caused most of the group to drop off into a deathly sleep while it consumed their souls. Since I am
the Cowled Serpents, a site of pilgrimage for the serpent-folk. A place of great danger within the forest is Thlohtzin, once the citadel of a lich and now an important site in Najara’s slave trade
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
faint runes etched among the ornate carvings on the lock. A subsequent DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana) check to study the runes reveals that they can emit a wave of transmutation magic throughout the room
of healing and a spell scroll of fog cloud that Caerhan gave him for safekeeping and study. When the characters enter this chamber, read: The passage widens into a natural cavern dotted with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
animals — such as giant sewer rats pitted against dog-sized spiders. Most ordinary citizens who venture into the Undercellar for a taste of danger keep to these areas. However, those in search of more
serious danger can generally find it. Several gray and black marketeers hold heavily reinforced, Guild-approved secure rooms in the Undercellar, from which they deal in weapons, illicit disguises
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
animals — such as giant sewer rats pitted against dog-sized spiders. Most ordinary citizens who venture into the Undercellar for a taste of danger keep to these areas. However, those in search of more
serious danger can generally find it. Several gray and black marketeers hold heavily reinforced, Guild-approved secure rooms in the Undercellar, from which they deal in weapons, illicit disguises
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
character who takes the time to study the murals and succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (Religion) check uncovers subtle symbology related to the worship of Zuggtmoy. A character who succeeds on this
character’s turn, roll a d4 and consult the Charnel Worm Effects table to see what additional danger the party faces from the worm. Charnel Worm Effects d4 Effect 1 The worm smashes a horde of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
revels in danger and decay. Pentar has come to blows with Harmonium patrols on many occasions. She toys with the idea of aligning with the Hands of Havoc, hoping to toss a spark into the mass of dry
philosophy. Members advocate for experiential learning based on observation and experimentation instead of formal study. Every Seeker practices some craft to shape their experiences into something new and