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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
has the Restrained condition until you take a Bonus Action to issue a command that releases it. Doing so or missing with the attack causes the bands to contract and become a sphere once more.
A
creature that can touch the bands, including the one Restrained, can take an action to make a DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check to break the iron bands. On a successful check, the item is destroyed, and the
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
can issue commands to it, which the creature does its best to obey. The creature can repeat the saving throw each time it takes damage, ending the effect on itself on a success. A creature that
successfully resists the staff's control can't be charmed by it for 24 hours.
A creature holding the staff that isn't charmed by it can use an action to attempt to break the staff over a knee or against a
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
its master.A curious impulse drives the gray render. Despite its hulking form and terrible appetite, it wants most of all to bond with an intelligent creature and, once bonded, to give its life to
reaching maturity, break off to begin life as young gray renders. They feel no obligation to their young and have no inclination to gather with others of their kind. Instead, each has an overpowering need
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
branch to seal the promise.
“The Kindly Lord does not issue invitations to their court lightly. I suggest you accept.”
—Gwyddion, messenger of Talion
High Fae
Ageless and
, the Kindly Lord. Talion is as strange, ancient, and fickle as the wilds of Eldraine, and the Kindly Lord demands fealty and respect from their followers. But despite their austere demeanor, the Kindly
Kenku
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Others strike out on their own in search of the secrets of flight, to master magic, or to uncover the secret of their curse and find a method to break it.
Kenku adventurers, despite their relative
The map we found showed the entrance to the Priest King’s treasure cache right in the middle of the ruined section of the city. We approached our destination without issue, but as we arrived
Urchin
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Backgrounds
Player’s Handbook (2014)
recuperate. You’ve survived despite all odds, and did so through cunning, strength, speed, or some combination of each.
You begin your adventuring career with enough money to live modestly but
securely for at least ten days. How did you come by that money? What allowed you to break free of your desperate circumstances and embark on a better life?
Skill Proficiencies: Sleight of
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
elements, and endured sickness without the advantage of medicine or a place to recuperate. You’ve survived despite all odds, and did so through cunning, strength, speed, or some combination of each
.
You begin your adventuring career with enough money to live modestly but securely for at least ten days. How did you come by that money? What allowed you to break free of your desperate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
of the unique magic bound into a book of tips for channeling self-love and inner beauty, and they break up the sinister plots of a coven of hags. Despite its ordinary contents, The Price of Beauty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Proficiency Bonus. On a hit, the target has the Restrained condition until you take a Bonus Action to issue a command that releases it. Doing so or missing with the attack causes the bands to contract
and become a sphere once more. A creature that can touch the bands, including the one Restrained, can take an action to make a DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check to break the iron bands. On a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Proficiency Bonus. On a hit, the target has the Restrained condition until you take a Bonus Action to issue a command that releases it. Doing so or missing with the attack causes the bands to contract
and become a sphere once more. A creature that can touch the bands, including the one Restrained, can take an action to make a DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check to break the iron bands. On a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
daring than their fellows. Others strike out on their own in search of the secrets of flight, to master magic, or to uncover the secret of their curse and find a method to break it. Kenku adventurers
, despite their relative independence, still have a tendency to seek out a companion to emulate and follow. A kenku loves to mimic the voice and words of its chosen companion. ROLEPLAYING A KENKU
If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
shared foundation. Families are spread across the Five Nations; the rulers of the Five Nations are tied to the Wynarns, the royal bloodline of Galifar. Despite their differences, an Aundairian has
the roads. If speed is an issue, you can book passage on a Lyrandar airship. This is the fastest way to travel, but also the most expensive. Refer to the “Magic in Khorvaire” section for more travel options.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
.
Two hezrous break off from this melee to attack the characters. The other fiends continue fighting Lucille. By the time the characters deal with the hezrous attacking them, Lucille has destroyed the
175 hit points remaining. If they let it go, the pit fiend returns the favor by using its helm of devil command to issue orders to its troops that the characters are not to be harmed. As the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Gray Render A curious impulse drives the gray render. Despite its hulking form and terrible appetite, it wants most of all to bond with an intelligent creature and, once bonded, to give its life to
reaching maturity, break off to begin life as young gray renders. They feel no obligation to their young and have no inclination to gather with others of their kind. Instead, each has an overpowering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
controlling its spectral weapon as a bonus action. That bonus action does not involve casting a spell, despite the fact that it’s granted by a spell, so you can control the weapon and cast whatever spell
counterspell on him. Cornelius also has counterspell prepared, so he uses his reaction to cast it and break his foe’s counterspell before it can stop fireball. Does casting a spell as a ritual require
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Leosin Erlanthar
Leosin Erlanthar
The monk is tied to a stake at the back of the camp (area 3). He has been severely beaten, and he has been denied food and water in an effort to break his
more brutal than he expected, and although his mind and will are still strong, he’s in a very poor physical state. Despite the danger, Leosin isn’t entirely happy about being rescued if characters come
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Kreeg”). If Thavius dies in the Nine Hells as a devil, he is permanently dead — but this does not break the full terms of Zariel’s contract. Even with the primary signatory dead, the people of Elturel
remain bound to Zariel by the Creed Resolute. Killing Thavius. Characters hoping for a climactic battle against a worthy adversary won’t find one by fighting Thavius Kreeg. Despite the power he now
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Leosin Erlanthar The monk is tied to a stake at the back of the camp (area 3). He has been severely beaten, and he has been denied food and water in an effort to break his spirit. Rezmir knows from
brutal than he expected, and although his mind and will are still strong, he’s in a very poor physical state. Despite the danger, Leosin isn’t entirely happy about being rescued if characters come to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
must succeed on a DC 12 Charisma saving throw or be charmed by the staff until the staff is no longer in its grasp. While the creature is charmed, the staff can issue commands to it, which the creature
charmed by it for 24 hours. A creature holding the staff that isn’t charmed by it can use an action to attempt to break the staff over a knee or against a solid surface, doing so with a successful DC 17
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Gray Render A curious impulse drives the gray render. Despite its hulking form and terrible appetite, it wants most of all to bond with an intelligent creature and, once bonded, give its life to
on their bodies that, upon reaching maturity, break off to begin life as young gray renders. These monstrosities feel no obligation to their young, and they have no inclination to gather with others of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
to betray him willingly. Despite Ras Nsi’s efforts to hide the effects of the death curse, the concubines know that he is sick and dying. Ras Nsi’s yuan-ti champion, Sekelok (area 11), is fascinated
can be reached via the fane’s teleporters, though it doesn’t know how to activate them. It advises the characters to break into the lair when Sekelok next visits the harem. Ishmakahl is secretly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
character manages to finish an arduous climb to the top of a cliff despite slipping, only to realize that the rope on which his companions dangle below him is close to breaking. When you introduce costs such
increase the impact of the success or failure. For example, rolling a 1 on a failed attempt to pick a lock might break the thieves’ tools being used, and rolling a 20 on a successful Intelligence (Investigation) check might reveal an extra clue.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
’ tools and a successful DC 15 Dexterity check. The Banites’ ritual is designed to break Shan’s will, making him subservient to Bane. Amath has been using this ritual to “turn” broadsheet publishers as
Manshoon or his simulacrum to arrive and retrieve it shortly. Outer Scaffolding The tower is encircled by wooden scaffolding covered with ice and snow. Despite its precarious appearance, the scaffolding is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Life in Akharin Sangar Despite the rumors outside its borders, Akharin Sangar is markedly hospitable. By long-standing custom, every Sangarian is a potential host and must be prepared to entertain
, they act as government officials and judges, employing divination magic in audits and trials. Those who break the law answer to the Brightguard. The religious order enforces the law without prejudice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
behavior is interfering with everyone else’s enjoyment, everyone has a stake in helping to resolve the issue. Setting Expectations Before you assemble a group around a game table, pitch the
” and pause the game until the issue is resolved. The person who invokes the signals can comment on what they want adjusted but doesn’t have to explain why the content is objectionable. The signal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
behavior is interfering with everyone else’s enjoyment, everyone has a stake in helping to resolve the issue. Setting Expectations Before you assemble a group around a game table, pitch the
also feel safe to say “stop” and pause the game until the issue is resolved. The person who invokes the signals can comment on what they want adjusted but doesn’t have to explain why the content is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
formations similar to bunches of grapes. Despite the solidity of the formations, much of it is still hot.
Floors. Floors can be smooth and rounded or flat. In some places, the floor is a crust with lava
roll. Use a d6 instead of a d4 in the high intensity zone. d20 Encounter 1–2 1 fire elemental 3 1d8 magmin 4 1d3 salamanders (see area W7) 5 Crust break 6 Flame gout 7 Lava rain 8 Smoke cloud 9
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the region, despite its clear inferiority in size and strength. Amphail’s sovereignty means that, although patrols from the Waterdeep City Guard sometimes ride north to check on matters in Amphail, the
capable and confident of their position, despite my warning. I wasn’t allowed the opportunity to explore the property fully, but I did note signs that the Hemzars are prepared to rear and train far more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. A few translations include the following:
"The Spider Queen blesses House Auvryndar! The battle to break House Freth’s hold on the passages below brings victory after victory. We have seized key
shaft in the ceiling climbs 10 feet to level 9, area 41.)
Braziers. Purple flames issue from stone braziers that resemble giant spiders. (Originating from gas vents under the floor, these flames shed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
break through into the world. A settlement of thousands was reduced to fewer than three hundred — all of them too young, too old, too weak, or too ill to fight — who fled to Settlestone. There, they
mines (where guests aren’t permitted) or the undercity (where non-dwarf visitors are prohibited). Despite its recent reputation and the growing legend surrounding its most famous king, Mithral Hall is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
for the dragon. If they need a distraction to facilitate their escape, Meltharond’s corpse could fall out of its saddle. This causes the dragon to break off her attack at once and check to make sure
armor bounds across the ice with surprising speed and grace despite her gangly, misshapen limbs. Although her narrow face is hard to see under the fur-lined hood of her frost-covered cloak, it’s clear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
legacy will be difficult, but I’m going to do it.
4 I’m used to the very best in life, and that’s a hard habit to break.
5 My parent taught me a sense of duty. I strive to uphold it, even when
family.
3 Despite their absences, my famous parent was kind and generous. I love them and want to make them proud.
4 My parent once brought a cursed magic item home. It is my obsession
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. Despite locals not recollecting the attacks in the area, the people know many have been harmed on the streets and fear that some gang or murderer is at large. The tea shop the characters are looking for is
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. You could break that down still further: bards of the College of Lore could be high elves, and bards of the College of War could be wood elves. Gnomes discovered the school of illusion, so all wizards
associated with different races or cultures. You decide how flexible you want to be in allowing a player character to break these restrictions. Can a half-elf live among the elves and study their bardic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
utilitarian and unfurnished. A tower has the following features and defenses:
The tower’s stone doors are reinforced and barred from the inside. Siege weapons are needed to break them down. Arrow slits on
(2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage on a hit. Its thick chains require a successful DC 30 Strength (Athletics) check to break, or they can be attacked. The chains have AC 19, 30 hit points, resistance to fire






