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Dungeon Master’s Guide
still seek to work Vecna’s will in the world.
The Eye of Vecna and the Hand of Vecna are separate Artifacts that might be found together or separately. The eye looks like a bloodshot organ torn
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Attuning to the Eye. To attune to the eye, you must press it into your empty socket. The eye grafts itself
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
transforms into a golden eye with a slit for a pupil, much like that of a cat. If the eye is ever removed, you die.
To attune to the hand, you must lop off your left hand at the wrist and the press
the world.
The Eye of Vecna and the Hand of Vecna might be found together or separately. The eye looks like a bloodshot organ torn free from the socket. The hand is a mummified and shriveled left
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
own home city, and their coverage is similarly limited in perspective. Mainstream Media. The Breland Ledger, the Sharn Inquisitive, the Aundairian Scroll, and papers like them present generally
own a small office and a printing press, and keep 2d4 employees to manage daily tasks and keep the paper going to press. You gain the benefit of press access as described earlier. Additionally, you can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. (If the headmaster is accompanying characters through this hall, the arcanaloth uses a mage hand cantrip to press the button and deactivate the trap.) A stone button is concealed in the north wall
, disguised to look like a section of the staff that represents conjuration. A character who searches the wall spots the button with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. Pressing the button results in a loud clicking noise as the arrow trap deactivates for 1 minute.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
gnome recluses busy themselves here: Joybell (female) uses a poker to stoke the fire of a hot iron stove standing against the east wall. Dimble (male) uses a complicated press-like contraption to squeeze
caps of several big green mushrooms are set around her. Uppendown (male) forms the dough into loaves of green bread, his tongue sticking out as he carefully shapes each loaf like a master sculptor
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
wave of fear that emanates from the dragon like the cold of its breath, she sends one arrow after another to find the gaps between the dragon’s thick scales.
Holding his hand high, a half-elf
, rangers acquire the ability to cast spells that harness nature’s power, much as a druid does. Their spells, like their combat abilities, emphasize speed, stealth, and the hunt. A ranger’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
a character has an appropriate contact to press for information, they can reach out to that contact for assistance. It takes 1 hour to arrange a meeting with the contact and 1d6 hours for the contact
an uneasy truce with each other. Some goblins were pulling up a sewer grate at a very early hour west of the plaza. They didn’t look like maintenance workers and threatened anyone that came too close
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
to work the Whispered One’s will in the world. The Eye of Vecna and the Hand of Vecna might be found together or separately. The eye looks like a bloodshot organ torn free from the socket. The hand is
a mummified and shriveled left extremity. To attune to the eye, you must gouge out your own eye and press the artifact into the empty socket. The eye grafts itself to your head and remains there
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
was Knight Caradoc. He was a charming man with a message for the governor. Knight Caradoc entered with at least a dozen heavily armored knights, like something out of a story. While learning about the
knights’ arrival, a character can press a local for more details by making a DC 14 Charisma (Persuasion) check. On a successful check, the local says they were surprised by some of the knights’ armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, grisly Artifacts that still seek to work Vecna’s will in the world. The Eye of Vecna and the Hand of Vecna are separate Artifacts that might be found together or separately. The eye looks like a
the eye, you must press it into your empty socket. The eye grafts itself to your head and remains there until you die. If the eye is ever removed, you die.
Properties of the Eye. While you are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
—yet they need not do so alone. Groups like the Harpers, the Lord’s Alliance, and even the wicked Zhentarim might be rallied to oppose the Cult of the Dragon, but only if clever souls convince them to
previously presented in the adventures Hoard of the Dragon Queen and The Rise of Tiamat. The result of a collaboration with Kobold Press, those adventures comprised the first fifth edition Dungeons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
them—yet they need not do so alone. Groups like the Harpers, the Lord’s Alliance, and even the wicked Zhentarim might be rallied to oppose the Cult of the Dragon, but only if clever souls convince
tale previously presented in the adventures Hoard of the Dragon Queen and The Rise of Tiamat. The result of a collaboration with Kobold Press, those adventures comprised the first fifth edition Dungeons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
them—yet they need not do so alone. Groups like the Harpers, the Lord’s Alliance, and even the wicked Zhentarim might be rallied to oppose the Cult of the Dragon, but only if clever souls convince
tale previously presented in the adventures Hoard of the Dragon Queen and The Rise of Tiamat. The result of a collaboration with Kobold Press, those adventures comprised the first fifth edition Dungeons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
to Mithral Hall and would like to do the dwarves a favor by helping Gargosh find the axe. “It is very kind of you to hear my tale,” Gargosh says. “I am looking for a great weapon, a legendary axe
answer from characters who interrogate it. If all else fails, the doppelganger resorts to blackmail, telling the characters to press on “lest great harm befall the real Gargosh.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
any bargains made with the dao. Greedy Nangnang advises her host to cut deals with the dao that benefit only the host and her. Proud Papazotl encourages his host to treat the dao like a servile
baubles mean little to the dao in the greater scheme of things, but she feigns anguish in surrendering them. If the characters press for more, Keshma promises to take them anywhere in the multiverse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
shipwreck, but it’s been abandoned for years. Evil spirits now watch over the palace, which is said to be full of treasure. (If characters press for more information, share the additional bits of lore in
elemental spirits called chwingas. If they like you, they will give you gifts.
Map 2: Ahoyhoy View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
reason to think otherwise. Bruenor assures the adventurers they will have his gratitude and that of all Gauntlgrym — indeed, of all Faerûn — if they are successful. If the characters press for details
to help endear him to the players. The more the players grow to like him, the easier it is for them to respect his advice and request — and to gain more resources and assistance from him in turn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Diggermattocks offer characters a safe haven on the condition they cause no trouble in the community. If asked about reaching the surface, Dorbo says he’d like to help, but Blingdenstone is under
severe pressure and he can’t spare anyone to guide them. Moreover, the gnomes don’t allow strangers to buy or borrow their maps. Both Dorbo and Senni become evasive and angry if the characters press the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
creature has fewer than half its hit points remaining, you can describe it as being badly wounded or on the ropes. Such information gives the players a sense of accomplishment and might spur them to press
to let the players know that the creature looks like it can take a lot more punishment. That information alone might encourage the players to consider a change of plan, such as a tactical retreat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
and piers. More common is the situation of groups like the Greengrocers’ Guild or the Brethren of Barbers, who operate out of all corners of the city and therefore claim no physical territory at all
Dead Three murder squad (see the “More Dead Three Encounters” sidebar)
5 Press gang of 1d4 + 1 half-ogres
6 1d6 Guild operatives (spies)
7 2d4 street brawlers (thugs)
8 1d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
murder spree 5 Press gang of 1d4 + 1 half-ogres 6 1d6 Guild operatives (spies) 7 2d4 street brawlers (thugs) 8 1d6 Flaming Fist mercenaries (veterans) who don’t like the look of adventurers 9 1 ghost from Harborside Hospital 10 1d4 mimics posing as cargo
and piers. More common is the situation of groups like the Greengrocers’ Guild or the Brethren of Barbers, who operate out of all corners of the city and therefore claim no physical territory at all
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
library’s strict policies regarding dangerous knowledge. The magistrates, for their part, decided the matter was resolved by the intruder’s demise and did not press the issue, as it seemed to them an
value of your life.” Holy Symbol. The symbol at Lena’s neck represents the deity Rao, a deity of peace and reason. If the adventurers press her about the illusion magic, she kindly explains she is an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
other land dwellers.
Like sharks, sahuagin are at their most aggressive when their prey spills blood in the water. Their Blood Frenzy trait represents this increased ferocity. Though it can prove a
face of defeat and find reinforcements, they might instead press the attack.
As an optional rule to reflect this ferocity, a sahuagin that comes within 30 feet of a hostile creature that doesn’t have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
is allowed to view the interior, the professor orb offers the following commentary: “Netherese spellcasters would come to towers like this one to regain their spent magic more quickly. Despite the
holy symbol shaped like a four-pointed star (25 gp). A successful DC 15 Intelligence (History) check identifies it as a holy symbol of Mystryl (see the “Mystryl” sidebar). H7. Rubble-Strewn Cave Aside
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
Veluna?” If the adventurers try to press any suspicions about Cleric Lena’s identity on Miklos, he quickly brushes them off with a hearty laugh and a pat on the shoulder. “You overthink these things, my
adventurers among them. Holy Symbol. The symbol at Lena’s neck represents the deity Rao, a deity of peace and reason. If the adventurers press her about the illusion magic, she kindly explains she is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
followed him back toward his homeland. His enemies hunted him. They said he was a prince, yet we didn’t give him up, even when their assassins fell upon us like wolves.”
Deep in the bonfire, you see
?”
These Vistani refuse to speak the name of their “dread lord” and provide no additional information. If the characters press them for details, the Vistani reply, “Madam Eva has the answers you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, knobs, and levers festoon the gunner’s station, which comes with firing instructions written in Qualith (a braille-like script that illithids read with their tentacles). A character who hasn’t read
Rod. This 6-inch-long black metal rod has a button at the top. Using an action to press the button causes the rod to emit a chirp. Any creature within 30 feet of the rod that isn’t deafened and has an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
tunnel leads away, angling west and downward. The tunnel is like the one in area 23.
Treasure. Two spears, six javelins, one longsword, one greatsword are affixed to the weapon rack. A box hidden under
widens, creating a cavern-like chamber. Small, two-foot-diameter holes riddle the node. A dim fiery glow shines out of one such hole.
Creature. In the glowing hall rests a fire snake. Belak used magic to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Blackstaff at the time of its rampage. Its left hand and right foot press against the ground as if it is trying to pull itself out. Its right arm is raised skyward, and above its open palm floats a sphere of
inside of her spherical home, they’ve said nothing publicly about it. The God Catcher looking in the background The Griffon The walking statue called the Griffon is shaped like the beast for which it is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
attack. These Undead, dressed like Yun Dynasty magistrates, were buried alive under the throne to ensure that they would protect the ruler’s treasures even after death. Additionally, Secretary Wei uses
, then mutters, “Nothing. There’s no Dragon’s Blessing here.” If the characters press the scholar on this, Zhong Yin brushes off their questions, encouraging the party to complete its investigation and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
encourages the party to press on, eager to be freed. C2. Entrance Hall Part of this room is open to the sky, as shown on the map. The ghosts of two cloud giants wander this hall, the floor of which is made
through their veins. Like the marids of the Elemental Plane of Water, Zikran is turbulent and unpredictable. Zikran was alerted to the characters’ presence when they fought the elementals and mephits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, a host might attract or press into service many kinds of creatures. Some possibilities: A low, two-wheeled pushcart loaded with small wooden cages containing cockatrices. A hydra with goblins riding
into battle that it uses like a plow, bashing aside whatever it encounters.
Murderers. Bugbears that are gifted in stealth are sent out to kill enemy sentries and thus clear the way for others to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
what look like ancient treasure maps. A similar map, stolen by Ethlynn while Quintus was visiting the privy, is stuffed in her spidersilk handbag. (Ethlynn insists Quintus gave the map to her, which he
against Vern. Ignatius won’t press Ethlynn on the theft of Quintus’s bogus map, but characters may do so. Ethlynn can be guilted into returning the map and apologizing for the theft. As for Quintus, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the party appears weak (few in number or needing assistance), 1d6 + 6 grungs with green skin (warriors) surround them as soon as they enter the thorn maze, and press them to attend an audience with
-like humanoids with bright orange skin and shortbows.
Four green-skinned grungs (warriors) emerge from nearby hovels to confront strangers who approach the shrine unescorted. They attack if no one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, ending in open, rusty manacles. Three fish-like humanoids with jagged teeth stand around the altar. One wears a headdress of kelp and seashells, and it holds aloft a trident with tines shaped like
into the fanged maw of a three-eyed, tentacled horror at the base of the column. The monster’s eyes glitter like gems.
If it is here, the aboleth reaches out telepathically to the characters