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Dungeon Master’s Guide
. The tome recounts both the oldest and most current profanities of the Abyss and demons. Demons have attempted to censor the text, and while sections have been ripped from the book’s spine, the
general chapters remain, ever revealing demonic secrets. Caged behind lines of script roils a secret piece of the Abyss itself, which keeps the book up-to-date, no matter how many pages are removed, and
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check to discern that the library is animate.Multiattack. The library makes two attacks.
Chained Book. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType
":"to hit","rollAction":"Chained Book"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d8+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Chained Book","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check to discern that the swarm is animate.
Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening
","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Book Club"} to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the swarm’s space. Hit: 6 (2d4 + 1);{"diceNotation":"2d4+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Book Club","rollDamageType
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
book. The new spell must be of the illusion school.
When a creature you can see makes an Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern the true nature of an illusion spell you cast, or makes a saving
To you, this book is a magical spellbook. To anyone else, the book appears to be a volume of verbose romance fiction. As an action, you can change the book’s appearance and alter the plot of
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Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
recounts both the oldest and most current profanities of the Abyss and demons. Demons have attempted to censor the text, and while sections have been ripped from the book’s spine, the general
chapters remain, ever revealing demonic secrets. And the book holds more than blasphemies. Caged behind lines of script roils a secret piece of the Abyss itself, which keeps the book up-to-date, no matter
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
favorite religious hymn that I constantly hum.
2
I must keep a written record of my beliefs and the sins that I witness. When finished, this book will be my gift to the multiverse.
3
I have
!
5
I allow nothing to stand in the way of my crusade to eradicate evil from the multiverse.
6
I ignore those who do not support my plans, for my calling is higher than all others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
of your prepared wizard spells with a different spell in the book. The new spell must be of the illusion school. When a creature you can see makes an Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern the
Duplicitous Manuscript Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement by a wizard) To you, this book is a magical spellbook. To anyone else, the book appears to be a volume of verbose romance fiction. As
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
Unique Creatures All of the action-oriented creatures in this book are unique. They have a specific name and backstory, though you can ignore these if you wish to use the creature’s stat block in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
hangs open on one hinge. Strahd’s soldiers forced open the iron door that once sealed Argynvost’s vault (area Q41). They also took every book in this study but one. (Many of the books taken from here can
be found in Strahd’s study in Castle Ravenloft.) The sole remaining volume lies on the floor behind the overturned chair. Titled The Oath Celestial, the book has been partially burned, and its cover
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
surprise, launching itself at them to feed on their memories. If the characters ignore the bodies and continue on their way, the memory web follows stealthily and strikes a few minutes later. When the
responses. Bestiary for Derwyth. One of the corpses clutches a thin leather-bound book—an illustrated bestiary of creatures local to the mountains, which is worth 30 gp. The words “for Derwyth” are neatly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
to Candlekeep, though she is unaware that the book was the cause of the malaise. Varnyr is a noble with the following changes: Varnyr speaks Common and Elvish, and she has darkvision out to a range of
place, and everyone has their role.” Bond. “Candlekeep is the beacon of enlightenment in an otherwise bleak and backward world.” Flaw. “When something irritates me, I try to ignore it, but I usually end up snapping at someone.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
book up-to-date, no matter how many pages are removed, and it longs to be more than mere reference material. Abyssal Lore. You can reference the Demonomicon whenever you make an Intelligence check to
discern information about demons or a Wisdom (Survival) check related to the Abyss. When you do so, you gain Advantage on the check. Containment. The first ten pages of the Demonomicon are blank. As a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
layers of the Abyss only; 3 charges), summon fiend (3 charges; appears in this book). Abyssal Reference. You can reference the Demonomicon whenever you make an Intelligence check to discern
have been ripped from the book’s spine, the general chapters remain, ever revealing demonic secrets. And the book holds more than blasphemies. Caged behind lines of script roils a secret piece of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
and shoosuvas, see chapter 3 of this book. Ghouls Ghoul packs emerge from graveyards and dungeons to trail in the wake of a war band, feasting on the remains of its victims and sometimes eventually
largely ignore these animals. They tend to gather around fangs in battle, eager to partake of Yeenoghu’s blessing and its horrid transformation. Leucrottas Brought forth during Yeenoghu’s ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
which the telescopes must be pointed to open the door to area M13. Puzzle Book. The puzzle book with the letter T on its spine is among the books on the middle table. M12. Planetarium The door opens
shelves. A book with the bust of a mage on its cover sits on the desk.
The three shelves are filled with books bound in iron covers, which are attached to chains that secure them to the shelves—a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
proficiencies take precedence over combat bonuses. Feel free to change or ignore rules to fit the players’ roleplaying needs, using the advice presented in part 3 of this book. A WORLD TO EXPLORE
Much
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
travel, as well as volumes of poetry, mythology, and folk tales. Book Attack. One of the heaps of books is a swarm of animated books. As the characters move through the room, the swarm knocks one of the
successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check. Treasure. Sitting on the reading desk is a jeweled letter opener worth 20 gp. Puzzle Book. The puzzle book with the letter R on its spine is on one of the shelves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
“Planar Portals” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Alkiliths spring from cast-off bits of the hideous, shuddering body of Juiblex (appears in this book). They gradually become self-aware and seek to
discern that the alkilith isn’t ordinary slime or fungus.
Foment Confusion. Any creature that isn’t a demon that starts its turn within 30 feet of the alkilith must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Bodak A bodak is the undying remains of someone who revered Orcus (appears in this book). Devoid of life and soul, it exists only to cause death. A worshiper of Orcus can take ritual vows while
activates or deactivates this deathly aura. While active, the aura deals 5 necrotic damage to any creature that ends its turn within 30 feet of the bodak. Undead and Fiends ignore this effect.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
was meant to know with one interested character (see the “Secrets of Eternity” section below). If the characters ignore the baernaloth, leave its cave, or refuse its offers, it lets them go. If the
cleft surrounded by foul, bleeding runes. Inside is the Book of Vile Darkness. Secrets of Eternity If a character agrees to let the Scholar share a forbidden secret, the baernaloth requests that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
only by that of the drow matron mothers (also in this book) of the noble houses. Anyone they decide is at odds with the hierarchy faces painful interrogation and usually an excruciating death. Variant
., passive Perception 20
Languages Elvish, Undercommon
Challenge 14 (11,500 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5
Discern Lie. The drow discerns when a creature in earshot speaks a lie in a language the drow knows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
listing tide times for the area of coast around Saltmarsh (a total of one hundred miles of coastline is covered) A treatise concerning the demigod Iuz and its minions Inside the third book is a sheet of
in iridescent green silk. A character who makes a successful DC 12 Intelligence (Investigation) check finds a hidden compartment under the table that holds Sanbalet’s spellbook. The book contains all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Forbidden City gives birth to a terrible new god! The snake-men know! They know!” Then he stumbles away into the crowd. Passersby tell the adventurers to ignore the beggar, and that his predictions are
pick the pocket of one of the characters. 10 The characters run into Volothamp "Volo" Geddarm (see appendix D), who is delivering a copy of his new book to one of the city’s merchant princes. There is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
books include ability score increases. If you’re using a species from an older book, ignore those increases and use only the ones given by your background.
Also, if the background you choose doesn’t
book, adjust your ability scores by increasing one score by 2 and a different one by 1, or increase three scores by 1. None of these increases can raise a score above 20.
Similarly, species in older
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
. If you’re using a species from an older book, ignore those increases and use only the ones given by your background.
Also, if the background you choose doesn’t provide a feat, you gain an Origin feat
. Backgrounds and Species from Older Books
Backgrounds in older D&D books don’t include ability score adjustments. If you’re using a background from an older book, adjust your ability scores by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Using the Tables When a creature’s name appears in bold type, that’s a visual cue pointing you to its stat block. Creatures marked with an asterisk (*) appear in this book. Those marked with a dagger
(†) appear in Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse. (Where those monsters appear, a note to the table tells you what to do if you don’t have that book.) All other creatures are described
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
1 Has a rival; wants one random ally to suffer 2 Is abused by others; hangs back, betrays at first opportunity 3 Is worshiped; allies will die for it 4 Is outcast by group; its allies ignore it 5 Is
used for encounter location, weird locales, and wilderness weather in chapter 5 of that book are a good starting point for outdoor encounters. The tables in appendix A can be useful for indoor and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
calling out their name and the time of day. 03–04 Two shifters drinking and spoiling for a fight. 05–06 A warforged quietly reads a book called The Machine Manifesto. 07–08 A half-elf sits down, says
, “Beware — the wolf howls at midnight,” and leaves without further comment. 09–10 A gnome watches everyone carefully, writing down observations in a tiny orange book. 11–12 A one-armed Brelish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
break this rule if they discern that a deck’s owner plans to use it for an evil or destructive purpose. In particular, they oppose the efforts of the Heralds of the Comet (described in chapter 12
locations, so knights travel widely in pursuit of even faint leads. Inevitably, many of these leads turn out to be the effects of curses and corrupt magic. Rather than ignore these situations, knights
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
don’t intervene. If the characters aren’t present, it takes the duergar 10 minutes to subdue the rioting prisoners. If the characters return to the prison yard after obtaining the Book of Vile
supplies. Only if the characters ignore the cooks’ instructions do the duergar become suspicious, attacking while shouting to the duergar in area B18 if the characters can’t justify their presence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Collectively, these spellbooks contain every spell on the wizard’s spell list in the Player’s Handbook. Individually, each book holds the spells of a specific level, 1st through 9th. Add spells from
). The iron chest behind the throne has an arcane lock spell cast on it that Halaster alone can ignore. A knock spell or similar magic opens the chest, as does a successful DC 25 Dexterity check made by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
. Increase your Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20. (This is included above.) Bypass Cover. Your attack rolls for spells ignore Half Cover and Three-Quarters Cover. Casting in
choice. Spellbook. Your wizardly apprenticeship culminated in the creation of a unique book: your spellbook. It is a Tiny object that weighs 3 pounds, contains 100 pages, and can be read only by you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Brother Broumane want to learn the scope of the characters’ mission. They largely ignore each other as they each attempt to win the characters to their side. During the conversation, Zisatta focuses on
the following points: Zisatta tries to discern whether the characters are working for the People’s Stewards and is pleased if they are. She tries to get the characters to admit their mission is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
he still knows how to hunt.) Treasure. Gremorly slept in the southernmost bedroom. A diary on the bedside table details his life and wicked agenda. Several references to a book titled Exploring Arcanum
make it clear the ghost trap ritual can be found in that book. In one passage, Gremorly gloats over attuning himself to a Staff of Withering. A food bowl on the floor is inscribed with Gus’s name. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
corners by stiff winds blowing through broken windows. The walls and furniture are scorched black, including a table with the charred remains of a book on it. Next to the table, on the floor amid
several broken wine bottles, is a mostly incinerated skeleton and a round, frost-covered object about six inches in diameter.
The important features of this room are the charred book, the partially