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Player’s Handbook (2014)
Quick to notice details of your environment, you gain the following benefits:
Increase your Intelligence or Wisdom score by 1, to a maximum of 20.
If you can see a creature's mouth while it is
speaking a language you understand, you can interpret what it's saying by reading its lips.
You have a +5 bonus to your passive Wisdom (Perception) and passive Intelligence (Investigation) scores.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Observant Quick to notice details of your environment, you gain the following benefits: Increase your Intelligence or Wisdom score by 1, to a maximum of 20. If you can see a creature’s mouth while it
is speaking a language you understand, you can interpret what it’s saying by reading its lips. You have a +5 bonus to your passive Wisdom (Perception) and passive Intelligence (Investigation) scores.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
description in appendix A for details), which ends the time-freezing magic throughout the palace. Touching Iggwilv’s Cauldron with a unicorn horn while reciting a poem called “The Witch Queen’s Cauldron” (see
area P22), which also ends the time-freezing magic throughout the palace. Touching Zybilna with a unicorn horn while speaking her true name, Natasha, which can be learned in the palace's costume room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. Nearby, people are gathering to hear news of the missing miners, and two local princes will be speaking. Characters who ask questions about the situation among the gathered people can learn the
details you wish to share about Anisa or the Aurum Guild from the “Sensa Gazetteer” section at the end of this adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
strands that stretch from wall to wall. These strands are 2 feet thick and suspended some 50 feet above the floor. Any noise in one of these chambers (including a normal speaking voice or metal
adventurers set off a humming in one of these echo chambers, a distant rumbling can be heard and felt as a purple worm burrows toward the egg chamber, arriving there in 1d4 minutes (see area 8 for details).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
of the house well, including the public details of the horrific murders. Though he expresses honest sadness for the fate of the Yellowcrest family and their servants, a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Insight
) check made while speaking to the butler confirms that he finds the tale exciting for the dark reputation it gives the manor. If the characters make it clear that they mean no trouble for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
clearly is preparing to return to Promise for the Awakening Festival. They also share that Kianna had been behaving strangely, growing increasingly convinced that her dead friend was speaking to her
. The farmers can also relate details from the adventure’s background or about Cradlelace Lake if asked. Although the farmers can’t reward the characters with much in the way of wealth, they gift the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
ate him). If the characters approach, the “wizard” greets them eagerly and is keen to divulge details of his studies, but his conversation often trails off on confusing tangents. The following
information can be gleaned by speaking with the false wizard: The wizard claims that he no longer recalls his name or place of origin. If asked about the Bleeding Citadel, the wizard promises to direct the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, speaking in measured sentences or noticing pleasant details about the environment or a character’s clothing. Patience. Devils are rarely in a rush to make a deal or sign a contract. As masters of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
claim to have seen the fog and creatures within it as well, Ahn-Jun is relieved and shares the following details with the party: No one else in the city has seen the fog, but it’s been rising and
isolated incidents. If the characters don’t already know about the city’s customs, Ahn-Jun shares the details in the “Yeonido Customs” section and notes that these mores contribute to locals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
robes and speaking with a strange accent tells of a wizard who claimed three powerful weapons from a city on the shores of a lake of unknown depths, who spirited them away to a slumbering volcano and
evil. These are only a few of the tales that have spread across the Sword Coast from the furthest reaches of Faerûn and beyond. The minor details change with the telling. The dread tomb of Acererak
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
intermediaries between Xia and the zombies she has animated. The descriptions of the rooms where the cultists are found include details on whether the characters can talk to them to acquire information about the
cult. If willing to talk, cultists share the information below. Speaking Statue Xia thinks Orcus speaks to her through the statue in the main temple (area T13). Xia obeys the statue’s orders without
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Viper in the Garden The following sections detail the cause of the disappearances in Excelsior, what information Varrel already has, and other details the characters might gain in their
investigations. The characters might discover these details in any order, but the information should ultimately point toward Uncle Longteeth. If the characters reach a dead end, use Varrel to offer them a hint
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
nearby gate towers; see area 6B for details. The two statues flanking the portcullis inside the gateway are Huge but otherwise have the statistics of stone golems. Anyone who passes through the gateway
without speaking the correct pass-phrase (“Tiamat, Our Mother and Strength” or “Hail Blagothkus”) activates one of the golems. If another creature attempts to pass through without speaking the pass
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the nearby gate towers; see area 6B for details. The two statues flanking the portcullis inside the gateway are Huge but otherwise have the statistics of stone golems. Anyone who passes through the
gateway without speaking the correct pass-phrase (“Tiamat, Our Mother and Strength” or “Hail Blagothkus”) activates one of the golems. If another creature attempts to pass through without speaking the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
miles away) and then two thirds of a day to reach Bathalang Puno (9 miles away; see the Player’s Handbook for details on travel pace). The entire region is also lightly obscured by foliage and haze
figures appear in the haze around the party and move along with them. The forms can’t be harmed or warded away by any means. Soon after the shapes appear, the figures begin speaking as one, telling the grim
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
found drinking in the Helm at Highsun (area 3) most evenings. Speaking with the NPCs involved in these rumors provides the characters with several leads to adventure opportunities in Red Larch. These
sinkhole in town. The sinkhole opens up shortly after the characters return to Red Larch from Lance Rock or other explorations in the area; see the adventure in chapter 6 for more details. Elemental Cult
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
that the characters can’t use the information they receive until they interpret those obscure facts. Or the NPC refuses to give a direct answer, speaking only in vague hints that the characters must
information is concealed in details around the room where the interaction takes place, which a perceptive character might notice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Regions of Darkon The Shroud has divided Darkon into four parts (see “Fractures of Darkon” for details): Jagged Coast. Dense forests and shattered cliffs compose the Jagged Coast, skirting the Sea of
springs. Rivalis The fishing town of Rivalis embraces its quaintness and avoids speaking of the monsters lurking in the nearby lakes. The untended estates of old, wealthy families lie outside town
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
A Great Frog Race Characters following the student who invited them to the frog race are led to the fireside lounge (area F5) of Firejolt Café. As in the scene above, the student speaking in this
scene should be a student the characters have interacted with. Read or paraphrase the following, altering the text to incorporate the student’s name or other details: The air buzzes with excitement—and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
immediately. Adults use their Rapport Spores to telepathically warn visitors to leave. (See “Rapport Spores” below for details about this form of communication.) Sprouts flee toward the nearest adults
effectively speaking thoughts at each other. This effect doesn’t allow any creature to probe invasively into another creature’s mind. But it transcends language barriers, and you can play around with the kind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Healing, while only someone with House Lyrandar’s Mark of Storms can pilot an airship. Chapter 3 provides more details about dragonmarks and the dragonmarked houses, along with rules for creating
flame never goes out, but metal shutters allow a lantern to be dimmed or shut down.
Speaking stones allow communication between distant communities. A short message can be sent from one stone to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
before responding to them. Eventually, Brey agrees to allow the characters to enter and asks them to wait in a bare foyer while he fetches Trantor. Speaking with Trantor When Trantor first meets the
that they are multiple depictions of a tentacled creature something like a squid or octopus, but determining further details is difficult. With a successful DC 13 Intelligence check, a character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, Strahd von Zarovich!” Once Sarusanda is done speaking with the skull, it cackles in grim amusement, then floats into the air. Three will-o’-wisps emerge from corners of the room and join the skull (use the
. Sarusanda witnessed him commit a terrible act in the cult’s name, though she doesn’t give details, and the inquisitor admits she didn’t arrest her father. Sarusanda considers this her greatest failing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
the details from Laeral Silverhand. With the information in hand, Jalester leads the party to a secret staircase in the Castle Ward sewers (area X1). As the characters prepare to descend the stairs
Emerald Enclave can learn the location of Xanathar’s lair by speaking with Jeryth Phaulkon at Phaulkonmere. Jeryth tells them that she has been sending awakened rats into the sewers to find the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
for damages they might describe. When they’re done speaking, Gar will explain his newly found devotion to Umberlee, including his “resurrection” and newly discovered purpose. He’ll even tell the
characters to complete this combat, and exit the chamber. While they’re in combat here, Gar has proceeded to the final encounter that begins with his assault on the kraken priests. See below for more details
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
he wants to learn as much about his rival’s machinations as he can. See appendix B for his stat block.
Thessalar
Grand Experiments If the characters poke around the room while speaking with
for the tomb. The distance between the Temple of Moloch and the Tomb of Horrors is left to your determination, as are the details of the overland journey. If you don’t want to play out that journey
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
city, speaking about these events only in vague terms—he doesn’t want the area around his shop to be considered dangerous. A character who purchases a pot of tea for 2 sp or who succeeds on a DC 12
willingly share any of the following details. During a visit to the Tea Shop after dusk about a week ago, Dae-Shim and Ju-Won were both nearly killed. They both recall seeing a strange woman lingering near
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Darklords in Your Adventures Most Darklords are important, recurring villains. Take time to understand these characters’ origins and develop details that you can consistently express as characters
repeatedly encounter them, their agents, and evidence of their deeds. The Dungeon Master’s Guide provides details on developing villains as well as an NPC Tracker sheet. Use the guidance there and in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
1 Rotates head from side to side when listening or speaking
2 Tail writhes constantly in a snakelike fashion
3 Slowly and constantly fans wings
4 Lowers head to speak eye-to
-eye to smaller creatures—unless angry
5 Uses Draconic words and phrases even when speaking other languages
6 Punctuates speech with bestial sounds—growls, roars, croaks, chirps, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
a magical bubble and are pulled into the Border Ethereal (see chapter 2 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). During the ritual, you tell a story of your future journey, relating details of what will be
seen en route. The DM can choose to add to the story, imparting additional details or planting seeds for future adventures. If you wish, the ritual can be ended early, allowing the party to encounter
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
his window shutters. A character who takes the Influence action can attempt to coax him into speaking, making a DC 12 Charisma (Persuasion) check. On a success, he agrees to talk. A proud man, he won’t
does not consider anyone within 5 feet of Anton’s dagger an intruder. The flying sword enters combat only if the animated armor takes damage. The door to Area 3 is trapped. See below for details
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
the character beat the odds in Greenest and won the fight, you can paraphrase to reflect that. As soon as he finishes speaking, he attacks. As long as none of the characters intervene, Cyanwrath’s
, or to know if it’s meant to be a prediction of events to come or just a birth metaphor for the queen of evil dragons. The chest is locked and trapped; see “Acid Trap” below for details. Characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
both, I think.”
If the character beat the odds in Greenest and won the fight, you can paraphrase to reflect that. As soon as he finishes speaking, he attacks. As long as none of the characters
details. Characters can open it with the key from area 11, or the lock can be picked with thieves’ tools and a successful DC 10 Dexterity check. Unless the Dexterity roll is 15 or higher, however, it sets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Neverwinter. He is a lawful neutral, human noncombatant who has a precise, lawyerly way of speaking. He never misses a council meeting or parole hearing. He votes with his head, not his heart, and he
. A tower’s interior chamber is empty except for a wooden ladder that climbs to an iron hatch held shut by an arcane lock spell (see the “Prison Features” section for more details). This hatch leads to