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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
finish a Long Rest, if you and the Demonomicon are on the same plane of existence, one trapped creature within the book can attempt to possess you. You make a DC 20 Charisma saving throw. On a failed
successful save, the Fiend can’t try to possess you again for 7 days (but another Fiend trapped in the book can certainly try).
When the tome is discovered, it has 1d4 Fiends occupying its pages&mdash
Spells
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
. Roll initiative for the devil, which has its own turns. It is under the Dungeon Master’s control and acts according to its nature on each of its turns, which might result in its attacking you
. Instead, it acts in whatever manner it chooses for 3d6 minutes, and then it disappears.
If you possess an individual devil’s talisman, you can summon that devil if it is of the appropriate
Juiblex
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
turn in the burning slime takes 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Burning Slime Square","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.
A green slime (see the Dungeon Master's
’s lair or within line of sight of the demon lord, roll on the Madness of Juiblex table to determine the nature of the madness, which is a character flaw that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon
Magic Items
Tomb of Annihilation
the ring.
The Ring of Winter is sentient and tries to take control of any creature that wears it (see “Sentient Magic Items” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s
immunity to cold damage and don’t suffer any ill effects from extreme cold (see chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide).
Magic. The Ring of Winter has 12 charges and
Demonomicon of Iggwilv
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Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
in the “Artifacts” section of the Dungeon Master’s Guide:
2 minor beneficial properties
1 minor detrimental property
1 major detrimental property
Spells. The book has 8
highest challenge rating within the book can attempt to possess you. You must make a DC 20 Charisma saving throw. On a failure, you are possessed by the creature, which controls you like a puppet. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
have merged the Xanathar Guild and the Zhentarim into a single criminal organization. Although the Zhents didn’t steal the Stone of Golorr, Xanathar believes they did. Once content to merely possess
so in Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage. In that adventure, the characters are most likely to approach the beholder’s lair from Skullport (see area X4 for details). As they explore Xanathar’s lair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
village from a necromancer who is sucking the life out of the land, or race through a dungeon to acquire a necromantic relic before the Claw can claim it. The Emerald Claw is ideally suited to pulp action
secrets of her inactive dragonmark, the Mark of Death. If she succeeds, she could come to possess unimaginable power. This makes her a formidable villain to drive the action of an entire campaign.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
Adventure Hooks Adventurers can find the Sunless Citadel within a remote and lonely ravine. The characters can be drawn to the dungeon for any of the following reasons. Relate the information below
to the players as necessary to get them interested in journeying to the dungeon site. Going for Glory. You are eager to make a name for yourself. The legend of the Sunless Citadel is well known locally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
devil of your determination. Zariel’s Sword is Destroyed With no one to sway Zariel from her path to absolute damnation, Zariel demands that the characters give her the Sword of Zariel if they possess it
tragedy shatters the hollyphant’s mind, leaving Lulu insane. Roll or choose the specific effects of her madness from the Long-Term Madness table in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, but this madness can be overcome only by a greater restoration spell or similar magic.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
supernatural gift (see chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide) — a charm that allows a character to cast the Galder’s tower spell (see appendix E) once as an action. 3 A treant and a stone golem were
bandit captain), who are heading to the monastery to join its ranks. They possess rumors and fragments of a map, and are keen to steal the characters’ resources — especially if Gearbox the modron is present.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
has its own turns. It is under the Dungeon Master’s control and acts according to its nature on each of its turns, which might result in its attacking you if it thinks it can prevail, or trying to tempt
duration, the devil doesn’t disappear if it has become immune to your verbal commands. Instead, it acts in whatever manner it chooses for 3d6 minutes, and then it disappears. If you possess an individual
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
you might give any NPC, as detailed in the section on creating nonplayer characters in the Dungeon Master’s Guide: Ideal. In one sentence, describe an ideal that the Darklord holds dear and that
chain objects of my affection to pedestals.
9 When I see something priceless or rare, I sacrifice all of my beliefs and loyalties to possess it.
10 I’m distrustful of anyone who seems pure of heart and will prove to all their admirers how secretly ugly they are.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
always short-lived, ending with Netherskull destroying the ghost and causing it to re-form elsewhere in the dungeon. Fidelio’s ghost is looking for a potential host who is willing to be possessed by it. A
possessed. His arrogance aside, Fidelio won’t possess a humanoid without its consent. If it can’t find a willing host, it offers to join the party on two conditions: the characters must seek out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Golems Golems are made from humble materials — clay, flesh and bones, iron, or stone — but they possess astonishing power and durability. A golem has no ambitions, needs no sustenance, feels no pain
the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The comprehensive illustrations and instructions in a manual detail the process for creating a golem of a particular type. “Beyond the unopenable doors lay a grand hall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to determine the hit points of an inanimate object if they become necessary. Other Properties. The Ring of Winter is rumored to possess other properties that
Dungeon Master’s Guide). If it succeeds, the ring compels its wearer to cause undue harm to everyone and everything around it, in a cold-hearted attempt to incur the wrath of enemies and bring about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
properties, which you can determine by rolling on the tables in the “Artifacts” section of the Dungeon Master’s Guide: Demonomicon of Iggwilv 2 minor beneficial properties 1 minor detrimental property 1
plane of existence, the trapped creature of the highest challenge rating within the book can attempt to possess you. You must make a DC 20 Charisma saving throw. On a failure, you are possessed by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
update her maps of the lands below. If the characters ask about the dragon, Sansuri replies coldly, “It’s not your concern.” Clever characters might claim to possess knowledge useful to Sansuri, such as
aid of detect magic spells. Dead characters are unceremoniously dropped through the hole in the audience chamber floor. Living captives are confined to cages in the dungeon (area 8) and left unguarded. Unless the prisoners manage to escape, Sansuri feeds them to her griffons in area 7 the next day.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
light crossbow. If the adventurers leave this area, there’s a 50 percent chance that 1d4 of the other tomb dwarves prowling the dungeon are present when they return. Any character who searches the
Yellow Banner found the lantern and began questing for a way to return the Starfallen to life. The fabled Eye of Zaltec was said to possess the power to raise the ancient dead. The company tracked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
characters try to leave, the ghost-children attempt to possess them. If one of the ghosts possesses a character, allow the player to retain control of the character, but assign the character one of the
dungeon below it. Both ghosts can be intimidated into leaving their hosts with a successful DC 11 Charisma (Intimidation) check made as an action. A ghost reduced to 0 hit points can reform at dawn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Campaign Events The Dungeon Master’s Guide includes a discussion of world-shaking events that might define turning points at the start, middle, or end of a campaign. One way to give dragons a
the use of dragon blood or scales. Alternatively, dragons might be among the creatures competing to possess or control a new discovery. Prediction, Omen, Prophecy. A prophecy might deal with any of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
amassed in life is in the scorched chest (see the “Treasure” section). No longer corporeal, he cannot touch or possess the wealth he enjoyed in life. This building served as a guesthouse for visiting
(Investigation) check. The map shows the location of a dungeon of your own creation. When the characters finish their explorations here, this old map can lead them to their next adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Gifts of the Gods Just as the heroes of Theros carry great destinies, so too do many of the magic items they encounter. The common folk don’t typically possess magic items, yet adventurers come
garment from the wool of a Nyx-fleece ram (see chapter 6). You can also use the tables in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to help further inspire the story you create for a magic item
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
sponsoring and then leading adventuring expeditions into Undermountain. One of the items they recovered from the dungeon was a tablet of black crystal that allowed contact with entities of the Far Realm
. Their brother, Xerrion, came to possess the tablet and used it to contact otherworldly beings in an attempt to destroy his family’s business rivals and political enemies. This contact drove Xerrion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
whether the characters possess such knowledge, have them make an Intelligence check (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more guidance about ability checks), and share the information if one or more
Tips for New Dungeon Masters Most of this book is for the DM’s eyes only, since it’s full of secrets that your players won’t discover until you run the adventure for them. That said, the adventure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Scholar shares its secret with only one character. That character gains the following charm (a type of supernatural gift detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Eyes of the Impossible Supernatural
Gift (Charm)
You are scarred by knowledge you shouldn’t possess. Your eyes turn black, except for your pupils, which turn white. This charm grants you advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks made to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
The Cauldron Caper If the characters bring the cauldron of plenty to Easthaven and its properties become known to Captain Arlaggath or other townsfolk, word gets around that the characters possess a
the characters return to the Town Hall to close the deal with Speaker Waylen. If they arrive in the early hours of the morning, they hear loud banging coming from the dungeon, where the speaker and his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
13 Wisdom (Insight) check can tell that Trex is lying. The ghost controlling Trex wants safe access to Termalaine so that it can possess someone more powerful and influential than a kobold. If the
the ghost while searching for shelter during a blizzard, allowing it to possess Trex without the other kobolds’ knowledge. The threadbare satchel carried by Trex once belonged to Janth. It contains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
levels are made of sturdy wood and have no locks, though the outermost doors can be barred from within. The dungeon level is hewn out of solid rock and has sturdy iron doors throughout. Low-burning
, and a staircase that leads down to the dungeon (see area T16). Demonic Figurehead. Characters familiar with chardalyn can tell that the figurehead is made of the substance. Those who succeed on a DC 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
features: Green Slime. Each 10-foot-wide, 15-foot-high section of vertical wall is covered with six 5-foot-square patches of green slime (see “Dungeon Hazards” in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide
materializes next to the altar and tries to possess the nearest humanoid creature. If it succeeds, the ghost uses its host to open the secret door, then releases its host and shifts into the Ethereal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
of consciousness (or you could even make it a sentient magic item, as detailed in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.) In that scenario, the orrery’s consciousness might be what the portalometer
even say that any orrery components the characters still possess become attuned to the ritual as Splugoth prepares it, allowing the characters to triangulate the ritual site’s location. For more build
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
character flaw that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more on madness. Madness of Juiblex d100 Flaw (lasts until cured) 01–20 “I must consume everything I can!” 21–40 “I refuse to part
with any of my possessions.” 41–60 “I’ll do everything I can to get others to eat and drink beyond their normal limits.” 61–80 “I must possess as many material goods as I can.” 81–00 “My personality
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
character flaw that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more on madness. d100 Flaw (lasts until cured) 01–20 “I must consume everything I can!” 21–40 “I refuse to part with any of my
possessions.” 41–60 “I’ll do everything I can to get others to eat and drink beyond their normal limits.” 61–80 “I must possess as many material goods as I can.” 81–00 “My personality is irrelevant. I am
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. Who’s been particularly nice to you lately? Divination Seers and soothsayers abound in the world, but most ply their trade only to take advantage of the credulous and the desperate. You possess the true
great in the dungeon, and sometimes even at outdoor social events that don’t feature a lot of flammable buildings nearby. In the boardroom or the council chamber, your skills are likely in less demand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
with a remove curse spell or similar magic, the afflicted creature has vulnerability to cold damage. This curse negates any resistance or immunity to cold damage the creature might otherwise possess. 4B
“Wilderness Hazards” section in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide) have formed around two of the statues. 4C. Hall of Heroes The dragons investigated this area but otherwise left it untouched. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
blade. Presenting the Sword To redeem Zariel, the characters must possess the Sword of Zariel. Bringing the sword within 10 feet of Zariel causes the weapon to glow brighter, then levitate to hover
wisps of the same light that transformed her, and are infused with a blessing of health (see “Other Rewards” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Returned to her full celestial glory, Zariel