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spell created by Ivana the next time they sleep. This poison is nonmagical, and Ivana doesn’t directly communicate with those affected during the dream. Rather, she creates the illusion of
speaking with her intended target by alchemically crafting her message, predicting her target’s reactions, and chemically encoding in her responses. She wears this poison as a perfume or hides it
Kalashtar
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
in a variety of ways. Kalashtar have symmetrical, slightly angular features, and their eyes often glow when they are focused or expressing strong emotions.
Kalashtar can’t directly communicate
.
Kalashtar Quirks
1d10
Quirk
1
You try to understand the motives and feelings of your enemies.
2
You prefer using telepathy over speaking aloud.
3
You feel a strong drive to
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
Next Steps When the party agrees to the mission, Lena offers her support, saying they can return for advice as needed. She suggests beginning by speaking directly with Abra Saghast, then approaching
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. This poison is nonmagical, and Ivana doesn’t directly communicate with those affected during the dream. Rather, she creates the illusion of speaking with her intended target by alchemically crafting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
problems. He doesn’t tolerate the company (or the worship) of fools, and he despises vapidity and indecision. Keranos rarely appears directly to mortals, preferring to communicate through an epiphany or a
a clasp in the form of a dragon’s skull. His bearing is upright and stern, with a clipped, brusque way of speaking. Particularly clever plans and observations bring a hint of a smile to his face
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
affects them in a variety of ways. Kalashtar have symmetrical, slightly angular features, and their eyes often glow when they are focused or expressing strong emotions.
Kalashtar can’t directly
.
Kalashtar Quirks d10 Quirk 1 You try to understand the motives and feelings of your enemies. 2 You prefer using telepathy over speaking aloud. 3 You feel a strong drive to protect the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
ways. Kalashtar have symmetrical, slightly angular features. The eyes of a kalashtar often glow when it is focused on a task or feeling strong emotions. The kalashtar can’t directly communicate with
1d10 Quirk
1 You try to understand the motives and feelings of your enemies.
2 You prefer using telepathy over speaking aloud.
3 You feel a drive to protect the innocent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
moment now and then to involve someone else. You might have an NPC address another character directly: “And what about your hulking friend? What will you pledge in exchange for my favor?” If a player
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Sign Language) to communicate with them. Speaking with Rongquan Jarlaxle has instructed the stage managers to bring all visitors to him. In the guise of Rongquan, he claims to be a member of the Lords
’ Alliance who answers directly to Laeral Silverhand. He also seems to know all about the characters’ meeting with Laeral (see encounter 1, “Alley”) and says he can speak on her behalf. He asks about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
main office and the field offices, as well as between reporters and their editors. The house bills the Chronicle directly for communications using speaking stones or sending spells directed to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
) check to spot it. Each secret door has an arcane lock spell cast on it. Speaking the proper password within 5 feet of a secret door opens it. Opening a secret door by any means other than the
correct password triggers a magical disintegration trap on whichever side the door is opened from. Each creature in the 20-foot-square area directly in front of the secret door must succeed on a DC 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
monolith or a specific grave, for instructions. 4 Visions. Your patron doesn’t use intermediaries, instead speaking to you in dreams, omens, or visions. The being appears in your mind as you sleep, taking
. A dragon values socially adept agents and those who influence society’s decision-makers. Consider how your capabilities and interests align directly with those of the ancient being, or how you
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
hideous, yeah? It darkens my doorstep. Maybe you break it, burn it off, or something. Haha! No, but really.” Kercut watches the house and the street for the characters but does not get directly involved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
not to favor one style over another. For example, Allison might be comfortable speaking in an accent and adopting her character’s mannerisms, but Paul feels self-conscious when trying to act and
a guarantee that it comes into play only when a player is faced directly by failure. Such an assurance makes risky tactics less daunting. A Reward for Victory. Some DMs prefer to play an impartial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
piles of dusty scrolls, Lorehold students—first as apprentices and then as pledgemages—study the magic of the past, searching for arcane artifacts and speaking with long-dead adventurers to uncover
succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 10 feet directly away from the professor and become restrained until the start of professor’s next turn.
Force Barrier (Recharge 5–6). The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Adalgrim (NG male halfling spy). Otis works for the Gray Hands — members of the City Watch or the City Guard invited to join a special security force working directly for Vajra Safahr, the Blackstaff
Fuggelstruck and speaks to the guards, Captain Truff might think it odd that they aren’t speaking with Fuggelstruck’s well-known lisp, or predilection for using rhyming couplets, or what have you. You can let
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
of the dale, she prefers the taste of reindeer, walrus, and polar bear flesh to that of humanoids. The dragon has a healthy respect for humanoids and has never threatened Ten-Towns directly, though it
can shift the dwarves’ attitude to friendly by speaking to them in Dwarvish. Although the dwarves are grim, which is understandable given the inclement weather, they’re neither violent nor spoiling for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
their emotions and instincts rather than out of reason and logic. Only certain charismatic orcs, those who have been directly touched by the will and might of Gruumsh, have the capacity to control the
or combat, then drag them into Shargaas’s dark caverns to be ritually murdered and devoured. This culling of the weak and the unworthy is accepted as necessary by the tribe, but speaking about it is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
reflect their self-obsessed personalities and how they perceive strangers. In future meetings, the Darklord should behave consistently. You might develop a signature way of speaking, turns of phrase
or worshippers. Grudging Allies. Some servants obey because they must. They might serve the Darklord to keep loved ones safe or out of a sense of duty. Incidental Allies. Some allies don’t directly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
people from across the city can buy and sell secrets with Guild agents and each other, speaking through the barriers so as to maintain anonymity. Also popular are schools like the Lamp of Learning and the
, making them favored hideouts for fugitives, smugglers, aquatic predators, and particularly adventurous trysting lovers. Though rumors whisper that some tunnels lead directly under Baldur’s Gate, to date
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
with that individual. Bimz prefers to bond with a party member that did not directly attack it, is good-aligned, and also did not directly attack its lizardfolk master. If no character meets all those
the bosun’s cabin. Oceanus shouts to attract their attention if he overhears someone speaking Aquan or Elvish. Treasure. The sea chest is unlocked and contains grubby garments of no value. Concealed by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
and each other, speaking through the barriers so as to maintain anonymity. Also popular are schools like the Lamp of Learning and the Verdashir Academy (also known as the Dervish Academy), which train
long stretches, making them favored hideouts for fugitives, smugglers, aquatic predators, and particularly adventurous trysting lovers. Though rumors whisper that some tunnels lead directly under
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
behind the arrow slits. However, they can’t fire directly at enemies at or past the broken gate. The goblins also shout loudly enough to alert their comrades in areas 4 and area 6 that the castle is under
speaking to him). If the goblins heard the characters fighting the grick in area 8, they hide behind the altar and attempt to surprise the characters. Otherwise, all three goblins are kneeling before the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
directly at anyone. The characters also see a ghastly pendant on a cord around his neck — a severed human finger that wears a platinum signet ring (see “Lord Rosznar’s Ring” below). When the characters
are done speaking with Azrok, Lurkana takes them aside and offers them a quest (see “Side Quest: Retrieve Azrok’s Dagger”). If they refuse, Lurkana scowls and kicks them out. If combat breaks out, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
railing can redirect one of the magazines toward any threats. Each creature in a 15-foot cone directly in front of the magazine must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 11 (3d6) piercing damage
tied to teleportation. Speaking a command phrase and stepping into the lens teleports a creature to a fixed destination somewhere nearby. The command phrase can be ascertained from the runes newly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
litter the floor of this room, along with the tattered remnants of adventurers’ clothing. Five elves dressed in similar attire kneel over the bones, speaking solemn prayers in mourning.
The “elves
P53b). Stone Block Trap. A character who searches the room for traps and succeeds on a DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check notices the outline of a 10-foot-square hatch in the ceiling. It is directly above
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the room, nodding and moving his mouth as if speaking to unseen people. If the characters interact with the ghost, or after a few minutes of this one-sided silent conversation, it finally takes notice
are magicked to match the sunlight on the surface directly above the haven, ignoring weather. The panes of smoked shadow glass on the walls are each 5 feet wide and 8 feet tall. The panes can’t be moved
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
responses terse and ambiguous. “The Guild wasn’t involved, at least not directly. You’re barking up a dangerous tree.” “This is a city of laws. The Guild prefers to work outside of it.” “Some people
. To anyone else, she maintains deniability by speaking in negative statements. She says the following regarding the murder: “I didn’t see anyone coming or going, no fancy man or anyone else.” “There
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
eyestalk (scrying sensor) protruding from the ceiling directly in front of the double door to the south. A secret door is hidden in the west wall. Blinking Eyes. The blinking eye carvings are slightly
circle on the floor. Their eyes are scrunched shut, but they are aware of their surroundings. Protruding from the ceiling, directly above the circle, is a large, flaring bronze “bell” similar in shape
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Lord Horn. Lady Kira Horn and Lord Zardak Horn (NG female and male dwarf veterans) arrive halfway through lunch. Zardak is half-blind and periodically confers with his wife to make sure he is speaking
sidelines to watch. In this case, take the events directly to them so that they’re encouraged to react. An effective technique is to couple an NPC approaching them with a surge of emotions within one