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Dungeon Master’s Guide
you occupied when you disappeared. You remain imprisoned until you are found and removed from the sphere. You can’t be located by any Divination magic, but a Wish spell can reveal the location
the devil’s allies and followers a few times before being able to confront the devil.
In the case of the Rogue card, the enmity is secret and should come from someone thought to be a friend or
Monsters
Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club
Pack Tactics. The demodog has Advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the demodog’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally doesn’t have the
predators that spawn from limacine larvae. From a distance, they loosely resemble hairless dogs with tough, wrinkled hides and faceless, flower-like heads. When a demodog attacks, its head parts to reveal
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
as leader of these disparate zealots, whom he named the Cult of the Dragon. He perverted their fascination with his necromantic lore, revealing that dracoliches were destined to rule Faerûn
.
Personality
Sammaster presents a charming and handsome facade, but he can’t conceal his morbid fascination with undead dragonkind for long. His only true allies are the inner circle of the Cult of
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
established himself
as leader of these disparate zealots, whom he named the Cult of the Dragon. He perverted their fascination with his necromantic lore, revealing that dracoliches were destined to
dragonkind.
Personality
Sammaster presents a charming and handsome facade, but he can’t conceal his morbid fascination with undead dragonkind for long. His only true allies are the inner
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"piercing"} piercing damage. If at least one of the xvart’s allies is within 5 feet of the target, the xvart can push the target 5 feet if the target is a Medium or smaller creature.
Sling. Ranged
could reveal his location to point to the nearest xvart instead.
Xvarts
Xvarts are cowardly, greedy creatures spawned by a renegade demigod, Raxivort. They have blue skin, orange eyes, and
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powerful being who can fix their problems, remedy their grievances, or show them mercy. What the gods who answer those prayers fail to reveal is that the angels sent on their behalf are often more terrifying
:
Looming Shadows. Any creature (excluding the angel and its allies) that finishes a Short Rest while within 1 mile of the lair must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or gain no benefit from that
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
well-muscled, raven-haired, human man in his thirties, though he is far older. His fangs reveal his vampiric nature.
Personality
Kas is cruel, spiteful, and unrelenting in his pursuit of vengeance
against Vecna. He readily lies, breaks promises, betrays allies, and taunts those who fall for his ruses. Kas has little use for those who can’t validate his superiority or help advance his goals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Domain Features Innsmouth is known for the following features: Cosmic Horror Visions. Cthulhu’s dreams draw aberrant beings and shape Innsmouth as an amalgamation of cosmic horrors, from disparate
useful allies (see “Cults of Innsmouth” for details). Dreams of Cthulhu. Cthulhu seeks freedom. It manipulates the dreams of those on the island, sharing visions of their escape from the domain resulting from the same rituals that would free it.
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
clade — a diverse group of individuals combining disparate talents in pursuit of a common goal — or a researcher on a specialized, short-term project focused on addressing an immediate
offer bribes, favors, or other incentives to induce people to reveal their secrets.
Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an inaccessible place, or that it simply can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Sidekicks On your adventures, the DM might reveal that you’ve befriended a special character called a sidekick, who joins your party. This appendix presents the game statistics for sidekicks, of
companion who specializes in striking your foes or defending you and your allies The DM will either tell you which type of sidekick to use or let you choose one. It’s up to you and the DM to decide who controls the sidekick in play.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
True Motives Be sure not to prematurely reveal to the characters that the lizardfolk do not constitute a real threat to Saltmarsh or its inhabitants, or that the newly purchased weaponry is not for
use against humanity and its allies. The characters are expected to discover the real intentions of the lizardfolk from the various clues in the adventure as they play through it. Unless their mission
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Maintaining Order The adventurers are in command of their NPC followers, and that means they are responsible for welding together disparate forces and maintaining discipline. The characters have a
take on the roles of their faction allies as well as their regular characters. This can range from letting each player control the overall actions of the NPCs in a single faction, to creating multiple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the bathhouse are the coven’s wicked minions in disguise, but also here are an undercover Harper agent, a water spirit, and a cursed kobold—all potential allies who can reveal the coven’s malicious machinations. Azirssa, Greensong, and Morganna
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
magic can’t easily compel them to relinquish their leverage, such as sending it to a third party or disseminating it within a group of allies. Lethal Leverage d6 Leverage
1 The contact
someone close to the characters.
5 The contact holds a powerful magic item for the characters “so it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.”
6 The contact has the characters act against a mutual friend “for their own good.” The contact then threatens to reveal this act to the friend.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
. Orcus promised to reveal secret knowledge that will make Xia’s Cult a powerful force. Unbeknownst to Xia and her fellow cultists, the voice issuing from the statue is not that of Orcus but that of a
. The dragon is using trickery to prevent the cult from doing anything too terrible and to draw possible allies to the temple to help him defeat the cult leader. Even as he sends the cult leader on
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
Elemental Eye. They were killed in their attempt to steal a tome from the library’s restricted archives. Now things are at an impasse. Abra Saghast, the head librarian, refuses to reveal the name or
, unknown to Jolene and her allies, a third party has taken an interest in the book. Though they prefer chronological order, Shadows Over the Free City and Sword in the Shadows can be played
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
damaging magic (which can also be used in mining), augmentation (of materials or allies), or divination (to find raw materials and foresee threats to the tribe). The main reason why kobolds depend on
rare; priests of Kurtulmak, when they reveal themselves, are easily recognized by orange garb (usually just a roughly torn sash or cloak) decorated with an image of a gnome’s skull. Kobolds are a lot less cute when they learn how to cast fireballs.
— Volo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
the focus, whether literal allies or advantageous events The reading proceeds with the fortune teller revealing the significance of each card’s position and what the card represents, as guided by the
descriptions later in this appendix. After a card is interpreted, the card in the next position is revealed. This continues until all five cards have been interpreted. The fortune teller might reveal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
masthin shoots and dragonshards. The uneasy peace threatens to break down, renewing the conflict between settlers and lizardfolk. An alliance in Q’barra can involve disparate factions, as complex agendas
on the High Road. The dwarves of Thornhold at the southern end of the Mere of Dead Men might be concerned allies or remain distant and cautious, more wary of the machinations of the Margaster family
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Rudolph’s wife, Doctor Ingrid van Richten. Despite imaginative bargains and threats, Alcio couldn’t convince Ingrid to reveal anything beyond psychological diagnoses and bemused mockery. Furious, the vampire
sought other avenues in her search for her brother’s slayer. In Martira Bay, Alcio discovered Baron’s allies in the Kargat. Through audacity and violence, she adopted her brother’s rank and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
interaction features the adventurers talking to someone (or something) else. It might mean demanding that a captured scout reveal the secret entrance to the goblin lair, getting information from a
still plenty of opportunity for adventurers to attempt wacky stunts like surfing down a flight of stairs on a shield, to examine the environment (perhaps by pulling a mysterious lever), and to interact with other creatures, including allies, enemies, and neutral parties.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
spells reveal nothing about the Princess of the Shadow Glass, who has magically hidden her history under other names. If the characters learn the names “Nintra Siotta” or “Lady of Dread Omens” later in
, because it is warded against divination magic as a side effect of the scrivener’s binding ritual. Legend lore returns the following: “Where once was a dream of kinship and valor, disparate kin under three
Kobold
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
religious significance. Most kobold sorcerers are of the draconic bloodline origin and specialize in either damaging magic (which can also be used in mining), augmentation (of materials or allies), or
use for healing magic, and a sorcerer can meet most of the tribe’s other magic-related needs. Kobold shamans are very rare; priests of Kurtulmak, when they reveal themselves, are easily recognized
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
memories, might also reveal secrets. Such truths might be hidden, but the Dark Powers ensure they survive to torment the Darklord. Jane Katsubo The Tome of Strahd recounts the
tale of Strahd von
, or an in-character voice for a Darklord, but keep these simple so the villain doesn’t feel like a caricature or comedic figure. Darklord Allies Determine who serves the Darklord. A Darklord’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
mountains. They don’t experience time or perceive danger as shorter-lived species do. Galeb duhr avoid danger by hiding from other creatures. When they do reveal themselves, they speak and act ponderously
view galeb duhr as aloof allies and might entrust these long-lived beings with secrets or treasures for future generations. Others speak of galeb duhr songs, barely audible harmonizations by groups of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
new character to the party in the midst of a journey through the Underdark. Convert one of the group’s existing nonplayer character allies — including fellow escaped prisoners from Velkynvelve — into
particularly suitable if the player has already been managing that NPC (see “A Motley Crew” in chapter 1). A creature encounter could reveal a potential new party member, such as a surface dweller
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. While traveling with his father, Erasmus bonds with Rudolph’s allies. Aromantic yet deeply affectionate, Erasmus delights in frequenting the rooms of those he cares about, leaving behind colorful
greetings. He never pushes others to reveal his presence, though, since attempts to do so only cause Rudolph pain. Erasmus van Richten’s Traits Ideal. “I’ve been given a second chance, and I’ll make sure it
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
damage.
67
As an action, you learn the direction and distance to the nearest magic item not in the possession of you or any of your allies.
Each creature within 30 feet of you automatically knows
all the local area you are aware of. This map doesn’t reveal anything you don’t know, but grants advantage on ability checks to find secret doors and to navigate back to where you’ve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
this reason, members of this college rarely reveal their true nature. They typically claim to follow some other college, or they keep their actual calling secret in order to infiltrate and exploit royal
. The target is frightened in this way for 1 hour, until it is attacked or damaged, or until it witnesses its allies being attacked or damaged. If the target succeeds on its saving throw, the target
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
keep your allies safe as you reveal how much fight you still have in you.
2 You always keep a small pouch of salt or sand at your belt. If you can blind an opponent, even momentarily, you can
the fallen, the dust of a well-trodden arena, or the fog of war, allies and enemies alike take notice when you stalk the battlefield. Signature Equipment d12 Equipment
1 Handcrafted arrows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
must find a means of escape. Ravnica* In a world-spanning city, ten disparate factions draw heroes into a web of adventure and danger. Spelljammer Travel among the stars on a spelljamming ship, and
fabric of the setting. What organizations or societal groups play an important part in your setting? Which ones might be involved in the lives of player characters as patrons, allies, or enemies? What
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
explores some of the behind-the-scenes development that went into creating Tyranny of Dragons, as well as defining a spectrum of monsters, allies, and enemies that would feature in Dungeons & Dragons
ideas never fully expressed in Tyranny of Dragons, while others reveal deeper depths to adventure elements hiding whole conceptual icebergs. Certain components central to the adventure also see extensive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
allies, the Darklord learns of noteworthy characters before they hear of him. By manufacturing a chance encounter, Harkon takes the opportunity to be impressed by or indebt himself to the characters
treating them as minions or expendables to be used in his schemes. Those who resist find their reputations destroyed, their secrets revealed, and wolves dogging their steps. The only recourse is to flee Kartakass, upstage the Darklord, or somehow reveal Harkon Lukas as a monster.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
explores some of the behind-the-scenes development that went into creating Tyranny of Dragons, as well as defining a spectrum of monsters, allies, and enemies that would feature in Dungeons & Dragons
ideas never fully expressed in Tyranny of Dragons, while others reveal deeper depths to adventure elements hiding whole conceptual icebergs. Certain components central to the adventure also see extensive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Doomvault Lore Some creatures that the characters encounter can divulge important information about the Doomvault. When you give out lore, reveal information appropriate to the creature being
. In the Predator Pools, the hag seeks allies in her plot against the naga. In the Predator Pools, vats hold power over life. Temples of Extraction Pieces of lore about the Temples of Extraction are