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Infernal Calling

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

, you must make a Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, or Persuasion) check contested by its Wisdom (Insight) check. You make the check with advantage if you say the devil’s true name. If your check

command — such as “attack my enemies,” “explore the room ahead,” or “bear this message to the queen” — until it completes the activity, at which point it

Aasimar Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

Dragons Aasimar bear within their souls the light of the heavens. They are descended from humans with a touch of the power of Mount Celestia, the divine realm of many lawful good deities. Aasimar are

, and feelings. The angelic being is far from omniscient. Its guidance is based on its understanding of the tenets of law and good, and it might have insight into combating especially powerful evils

Actions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Actions When you do something other than moving or communicating, you typically take an action. The Action table lists the game’s main actions, which are defined in more detail in the Rules Glossary

. Ready Prepare to take an action in response to a trigger you define. Search Make a Wisdom (Insight, Medicine, Perception, or Survival) check. Study Make an Intelligence (Arcana, History

Actions

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

Actions When you do something other than moving or communicating, you typically take an action. The Action table lists the game’s main actions, which are defined in more detail in the rules glossary

. Ready Prepare to take an action in response to a trigger you define. Search Make a Wisdom (Insight, Medicine, Perception, or Survival) check. Study Make an Intelligence (Arcana, History

Wizard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Wizard Core Wizard Traits Primary Ability Intelligence Hit Point Die D6 per Wizard level Saving Throw Proficiencies Intelligence and Wisdom Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Arcana, History, Insight

, Scholar’s Pack, and 5 GP; or (B) 55 GP Wizards are defined by their exhaustive study of magic’s inner workings. They cast spells of explosive fire, arcing lightning, subtle deception, and spectacular

Wizard

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

Wisdom Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Arcana, History, Insight, Investigation, Medicine, Nature, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) 2

Daggers, Arcane Focus (Quarterstaff), Robe, Spellbook, Scholar’s Pack, and 5 GP; or (B) 55 GP Wizards are defined by their exhaustive study of magic’s inner workings. They cast spells of explosive

Patron Benefits

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

crumbling ruins, or the patterns of moons, stars, and the Ring of Siberys (best interpreted at an observatory). A dragonmarked character might gain insight into the Prophecy from the marks on their

course of centuries). For example, take a prophetic snippet like the one mentioned in the book’s introduction: “If the Bear King is slain by a sorrowful assassin in the Shadow of the Mourning, the

Centaur

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

vanish into the wilderness and are never seen again. Those that can bear the loss of their tribe might take up residence among other races. Frontier settlements value the nature knowledge of their centaur

residents. Many such communities owe their survival to the insight and acumen of a centaur. Despite their reclusive nature, centaurs trade with elves and with the caravans of other benevolent

Infernal Calling

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

Persuasion) check contested by its Wisdom (Insight) check. You make the check with advantage if you say the devil’s true name. If your check fails, the devil becomes immune to your verbal commands for

,” or “bear this message to the queen” — until it completes the activity, at which point it returns to you to report having done so. If your concentration ends before the spell reaches its full

Dealing with Amrik

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

muscle he can bring to bear against anyone who defaults on a loan, and his family’s influence extends beyond Baldur’s Gate. The characters might try to secure a loan, with or without the intention of

paying it back. Characters who plan to rip off Amrik must succeed on a Charisma (Deception) check contested by Amrik’s Wisdom (Insight) check, as described under “Contests” in chapter 7 of the

Phoenix District

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

this day. The shop is decorated with hundreds of teacups arrayed on shelves; many cups bear the names of famous past patrons, adventurers, nobles, and royals. The owner, a talkative, neutral human noble

nobles to take a break from their game to talk. Alternatively, a character who watches their game and succeeds on a DC 16 Wisdom (Insight) check can point out strategic opportunities in the game to

Warlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

point in tough business negotiations. Likewise, a warlock’s pact is the definitive binding contract, providing a unique insight into matters of debt and obligation. The only thing you need to watch out

fourth word you speak. 3 You have a second set of ears that emerge and retract whenever you are actively listening. 4 You can’t bear to touch anything valuable without wearing gloves. 5

Nagpa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

destruction. From the shadows, they manipulate events to bring about ruin. They can bring to bear an array of spells to turn other creatures into their agents, influencing their decisions in subtle

, Deception +11, History +12, Insight +10, Perception +10 Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 20 Languages Common plus up to five other languages Challenge 17 (18,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6

Donaar Blit'zen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

bear — a stylish tail that is rare and often considered a deformity among dragonborn. As with his tail, an odd quirk of heritage makes Donaar’s acid breath more of a signature vomiting, giving rise to

) DEX 8 (−1) CON 14 (+2) INT 10 (+0) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws Wis +2, Cha +5 Skills History +2, Insight +2, Intimidation +5, Persuasion +5

Lycanthropes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

lycanthrope’s proficiency bonus + the lycanthrope’s Constitution modifier) or be cursed. If the character embraces the curse, his or her alignment becomes the one defined for the lycanthrope. The DM is free to

character gains a Strength of 19 if his or her score isn’t already higher, and a +1 bonus to AC while in bear or hybrid form (from natural armor). Attack and damage rolls for the natural weapons are based on

Dimensional Caverns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

after the ancient deep crow awakes, any character can draw close enough to the pile to investigate the destroyed works. These bear such titles as Twenty Ways to Gain Your Lover; Crazy Little Thing Called

ancient deep crow suddenly rises up. Its great wings unfurl, its multiple eyes blazing red as it lets loose a caw that shakes the cavern walls. Any character who succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Insight

Build Your Group

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

connection to the divine. This character might be the driving force behind the group’s quests, steering them according to divine will. Proficiency in skills such as Insight and Religion can help reflect

academic knowledge to bear in the religious order’s work, often in the form of proficiency in History and Religion. This character might be an expert on ancient ruins or know all the weaknesses of the

Tiger District

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

recent accidents at the site. If asked, Jung-Soon doesn’t know anything about the fog, strange events, or attacks on the camp. However, characters who succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check sense

at the work site is a result of the memory-affecting fog and creatures under the control of Wong-Ha’s gwishin. If the characters ask to see any damaged equipment or Jung-Soon’s scars, they bear what

Meazel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

magic-users, they can bring to bear an array of spells to make agents of other creatures, influencing their decisions in subtle ways and pulling on strings to make them into unwitting accomplices in

(+4) CHA 21(+5) Saving Throws Int +12, Wis +10, Cha +11 Skills Arcana +12, Deception +11, History +12, Insight +10, Perception +10 Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 20

Getting the Quest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

approach Grynsk can see that his boats bear the names Burly Ram and Pronged Goat. The latter one sports the curious bite mark. Grynsk reminds the characters of what he calls “the agreed-upon price” of

into a damned ice floe! I ain’t gotten around to repairin’ the gunwale yet, but she floats just fine.” A character who succeeds on a DC 11 Wisdom (Insight) check can tell that Grynsk is lying. If

The Second Wind

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

15 Wisdom (Insight) check realizes Fel is bluffing—the tiefling secretly reckons she would be lucky to clear 1,000 gp—but she has always suspected Krux of having deep pockets and has no qualms about

on board and glad to see his friend in such high spirits, though he privately worries that if their upcoming mission should fail, that might be more than the old soldier could bear. Starbough The tree

Overlords

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

bear on the world. But he can influence events in the vicinity of any of his shards, drawing power from acts of violence. The Last War was a boon that allowed Rak Tulkhesh to darken the hearts of

cities, the hatred against warforged and Cyran refugees, the calls for a return to war—all these things bear the mark of Rak Tulkhesh’s malign influence. Minions of Rak Tulkhesh. Any organization that

6. Wyllow's Tower

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

, Yinark. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of divination magic around it. A creature seated on the throne has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks. For information on Wyllow, see the “Wyllow” section at

), Wyllow will share this information with them. Treasure. The gold key in Wyllow’s possession unlocks the chest in area 6g. The key is worth 25 gp. 6b. Hidden Armory Frescoes. The walls bear frescoes

The Stone Tooth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

(from the troglodytes inhabiting the Glitterhame) and the paw prints of a very large bear. (D) Hilltop. An hour or two of hard hiking brings the party to the summit. The Stone Tooth is about 1,450 feet in

. Doing so can let them try to bluff their way past sentries in the dungeon, using Charisma (Deception) checks contested by the orcs’ Wisdom (Insight) checks. Treasure. Each orc carries a sack of

Rune Knight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

bear only one of your runes at a time. The following runes are available to you when you learn a rune. If a rune has a level requirement, you must be at least that level in this class to learn the rune

magic channels the judiciousness associated with stone giants. While wearing or carrying an object inscribed with this rune, you have advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks, and you have darkvision out to

Locations V - Z

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

statistics, with the following changes: The young cloud giants have an Intelligence score of 10 (+0) and Wisdom and Charisma scores of 12 (+1). They have the following skills: Insight +4, Perception +4. They

succeeds on a DC 20 Wisdom (Insight) check realizes that the siege is a ruse to draw attention away from the village’s east gate, where the real attack is taking place. A while back, Worvil Forkbeard told

Mournland Environment

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

effect you want to bring to bear in your game. The Korranberg Chronicle Cataclysm in Cyre! A magical catastrophe of unknown origin engulfed the nation of Cyre yesterday, bringing a century of war to

it was; the entire land is a scar left by the catastrophe of the Mourning. Mist Wall. The borders of the Mournland are defined by a wall of thick, gray mist that rises thousands of feet into the air

Upper Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

around to give it commands. Treasure. The blue sphere is an Ioun stone (insight) that belongs to Iggwilv. Any other creature that attunes to the Ioun stone is cursed. While cursed in this way, the

everything it sees, the malicious dretch tries to pinch anyone who comes too close to it, and so forth. A character can make a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check to ascertain why the dretches are here and

Giantkind Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

beautifully for 1d4 dire wolves (attitude for all: 1d10 + 2) 8 2 hill giants (attitude: 1d8) roasting a bear over a burning wagon and excessively seasoning it with spices plundered from the wagon 9

, either by choice or because of geography. Sapient creatures might be drawn to stone giant artwork and stone shaping, or they might be caught in the giants’ passion for seeking truth and insight from

Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, Insight +3, Intimidation +4 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages Common, Orc Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Aggressive. As a bonus action, the orc can move up to its speed toward

broods of orcs to be vicious and strong. Her symbol is the cave bear, and orc females raise such bears alongside orc whelps. Females particularly attracted to Luthic grow long nails and lacquer them

Magical Phenomena

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

springs, driving off strangers or demanding a worthy price for access to the mystical waters. While many enchanted springs bear the blessings of wild gods or fey beings, some are tainted. These might be

spring gains advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks and can cast the detect thoughts spell once, requiring no components. The effects of the spring fade when either the spell is used or 24 hours pass

Talhundereth Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

descends deeper underground. Several landings on the staircase hold statues, and some bear doorways. The stairs end abruptly at a wall of tumbled boulders from some long-ago collapse. Two galeb duhr

room are four hooded figures praying in low, indiscernible voices. The north and south walls of this room bear four stone basins beneath metal spigots. The northwest spigot is broken and choked with

Court of Orestes Locations

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

. Doing so provides no special insight but reveals a few details of the life of the legendary character who lies interred within these halls. If a worshiper of Phenax enters the room, though, that

wears a piscine, gold funerary mask (see chapter 6). The bodies here bear no grave goods and deteriorate if disturbed. 5. Crypts of the Deathless Stairs ascend to a hall lined with door frames barred

Gibbet Crossing Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

and lathes line the walls of this large workshop. Four eerie figures toil before a dark forge, striking metal that isn’t there. Several stone tables bear old tools and metal rods adorned with spikes

combatants. While Qunbraxel fights, the mind flayer telepathically berates the characters with dire warnings and predictions such as the following: “The ritual will devastate Phandalin! You bear witness to

Dragon Organizations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

the actions of those who bear them—for example, a person with the Mark of Storm might fulfill the role of “a mighty storm” in the Prophecy. For this reason, agents of the Chamber are interested in the

, bringing particular abilities and perspective to bear on the group’s goal. Likewise, a lauth’s dragons cover a range of ages, ensuring that the lauth’s traditions outlive its oldest members. Engraved

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