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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
. The duergar targets one creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 12 Intelligence saving throw, or the duergar causes it to use its reaction, if available, either to
, creation is a fiercely passionate process. They tend to favor works that are sturdy and grand, but in a bare, stripped-down fashion that favors geometric forms. The strongholds they design are blocky
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the realm of Nyx exist, as unrestrained magical energy often causes more chimeras to appear in a region. As such chaotic magic is inherent to a chimera’s being, these monsters often manage to
shrug off spells cast against them.
Customizing a Chimera
The Theran chimera stat block presents one possible chimera configuration. You may customize these statistics to design your own unique chimera
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
example, you can create a Greataxe, and then use the feature again to create a Javelin, which causes the Greataxe to disappear. You can also use Pact of the Blade to bond with a magic weapon, turning it
melee theme of the feature? It sure does, but we’re willing to occasionally bend a design concept if doing so is likely to increase a player’s happiness. If you’re a Pact of the Blade Warlock, can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
tinker’s tools. L8: Motherlode Tavern Hanging above the entrance of this grimy stone building is a painted wooden sign that depicts gemstones pouring from a flagon. A minor magical effect causes the
, and a dizzying array of tools. Mounted on one wall is an iron ladder that ends before a trapdoor in the ceiling.
Inscribed on the floor is a complex geometric design that pulsates with light. In the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
salvageable inventions. You can add other inventions of your own design. Dodecahedron of Doom. A rare wondrous item, this twelve-sided metal die is 12 inches across and bears the numbers 1 through 12 engraved
composed of notched bronze rings, which can be turned so that the notches line up. Aligning the notches requires an action, and doing so causes the orb to gong loudly until the notches are no longer aligned. The sounds are spaced 6 seconds apart and can be heard out to a range of 600 feet.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
can create a greataxe, and then use the feature again to create a javelin, which causes the greataxe to disappear. You can also use Pact of the Blade to bond with a magic weapon, turning it into your
weapons appear in a campaign. Does this versatility extend outside the melee theme of the feature? It sure does, but we’re willing to occasionally bend a design concept if doing so is likely to increase
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. Use your common sense, drawing on the trap's description to determine what happens. No trap's design can anticipate every possible action that the characters might attempt. You should allow a character
the usual ways. For example, a trap that causes a room to slowly flood works best as a complex trap. On the trap's turn, the water level rises. After several rounds, the room is completely flooded.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Use your common sense, drawing on the trap’s description to determine what happens. No trap’s design can anticipate every possible action that the characters might attempt. You should allow a
bypassed in the usual ways. For example, a trap that causes a room to slowly flood works best as a complex trap. On the trap’s turn, the water level rises. After several rounds, the room is completely flooded.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
of danger posed by the trap. A spell is a great foundation to use as the design of a trap, whether the trap duplicates the spell (a mirror that casts charm person on whoever looks into it) or uses its
Deadly 1–4 Cantrip 1st 2nd 5–10 1st 3rd 6th 11–16 3rd 6th 9th 17–20 6th 9th 9th + 5th Triggers A trigger is the circumstance that needs to take place to activate the trap. Decide what causes the trap
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
nearly anywhere. This threat grows even more significant in regions where magic runs rampant or where portals to the realm of Nyx exist, as unrestrained magical energy often causes more chimeras to
one.
Customizing a Chimera The Theran chimera stat block presents one possible chimera configuration. You may customize these statistics to design your own unique chimera. To do so, simply roll once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
appearance, but he must spend as much time as possible in a hot, wet environment to maintain his physical form. Otherwise, he develops lesions as the aboleth’s magic causes his body to rot away. After a few
contains a tattered book with a florid spiral design. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check identifies this design as the symbol of Tharizdun. The book is handwritten in a combination of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
instrument. When one of the nodules on its shell is tapped, the motion tickles the crab and causes it to exhale a burst of air through one of its coral pipes, producing a deep tone similar to that of a pipe
giantess, wears a gilded coral coronet with an anchor-like design (worth 750 gp). Vaal, the cloud giant, wears a diamond-studded platinum earring (worth 7,500 gp) and a vest with platinum embroidery (worth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
chamber is a working smelter. A rectangular pit in the center of the room is filled with molten iron. Six devices of dwarven design and make, arranged around the pit, siphon off the liquid metal and
. Moving the lever while the gantry is extended causes gears to grind for a few moments deep in the rock, but nothing else. 5. Stores In these chambers, the dwarves stored supplies of every kind, from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
everything not bolted down. Only empty counter space, unused food trays, and the equipment built into each room’s design remain. Temperature Prep Cubes. The boxes along the wall were used to chill and warm
! It appears I have fallen. Would you mind helping me up?” asks the robot.
This malfunctioning android (aerialist design) was damaged during the ship’s robotic uprising. When a character comes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
create the robe, spin any illusory design or effect into the garment. On completion, they drape the robe over the creature’s shoulders and ascend back to their lair. Each guest can gain this benefit only
properly deposited, pulling a lever causes the wheel to spin. The blood disappears 1 minute later, the wheel stops, and a creature crawls out of one of the containers. This creature is loyal to whoever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
often belch a small flame after taking a shot. Swamp Water. Bottled locally by a green hag with six teeth and an infectious laugh, this murky, sour gin causes the drinker to break out in a harmless rash
each tattoo with a wave of his hand, wafting the design toward the client’s skin where it grafts itself in vibrant ink. Magic Tattoos. The dabus’s tattoos are tinged with magic. Most effects are minor—a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
grand, but in a bare, stripped-down fashion that favors geometric forms. The strongholds they design are blocky and stark, and the weapons they forge are blatantly tools of violence. While others may
60 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 12 Intelligence saving throw, or the duergar causes it to use its reaction, if available, either to make one weapon attack against another creature the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
spend their lives mostly in darkness, stone giants have a nuanced appreciation of the effects of shadow and light. They design carvings to produce shadows in specific ways when a light source is
the few creatures that are appreciated by stone giants; their passage through the earth causes no damage, and their alien modes of thought make them interesting to talk with. SKORAEUS STONEBONES, THE
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
coming within 3 feet of them, causes dozens of them to break open. Three sahuagin hatchling swarms (see appendix C) form and rush to attack warm-blooded characters. The sound of their offspring being
north wall.
A hunched-over sahuagin at the table looks up, startled, as you appear. Its sudden motion causes one of several stacks of coins to topple with a clatter.
A single sahuagin wave shaper
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
extremely rare and powerful magic artifact. As a former pirate, Kycera helped Captain Inda design the security system to protect the artifact. Safe Room. The artifact was stored in a safe room at the
(Arcana) check recognizes Figaro’s glassy gaze as a telltale sign of memory-tampering magic. Restoring Figaro’s true memories causes Figaro to immediately recall Ilren’s deception. If the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
snowflake in the bottom middle of the frame causes the secret door to swing outward on hidden hinges, revealing a staircase to the storage cellar (area P18). A character who examines the painting or
for the scrying spell. Inside one of the desk drawers is a set of tinker’s tools and a partially dismantled (and nonfunctional) music box similar in design to the ones used by the Golden Vault. Inside