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Returning 28 results for 'dust speaking'.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
-wide, 3-foot-high stone tables stand in the middle of the room.
Xorn. Piles of broken rocks surround the tables, some as high as 6 feet. A xorn is picking through the rocks and licking the gem dust
off them.
If it notices the characters, the xorn approaches them and demands gemstones and precious metals, speaking in Terran. The xorn can sense if the characters are carrying such treasure, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, motes of dust hang motionless in the air, flames stand perfectly still, and food remains unspoiled. Ending the Effect on Creatures One can use an action to end the time-freezing magic on a creature
by touching it with a unicorn horn while speaking the creature’s true name. (Nicknames and aliases won’t work.) Zybilna’s faithful butler, Thinnings (see area P15), learned this fact after spying on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
and gold dust over its food to heighten the experience of eating, devouring its wealth as mortals consume a precious spice. Lords of the Earth. A dao never assists a mortal unless the genie has
something to gain, preferably treasure. Among the genies, dao are on speaking and trading terms with the efreet, but they have nothing but scorn for djinn and marids. Other races native to the Elemental Plane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Q37. Knights of the Order The leaders of the Order of the Silver Dragon used to convene here. Through the dust and cobwebs, you see faded war banners adorning the walls of a spacious chamber, in the
spirit of Argynvost isn’t at rest and isn’t happy that the order has been reduced to such a state. If the characters petition the revenants for aid, Sir Godfrey (speaking in a scratchy voice) relates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Creatures from every corner of the multiverse crowd Sigil’s busy streets Morte, however, isn’t a mimir. A floating skull with a penchant for speaking his mind and claiming expertise, Morte is one of
Heralds of Dust remnant* Humanoid 4 Hound archon Celestial 4 Mind’s Eye matter smith* Humanoid 5 Athar null* Humanoid 5 Cranium rat squeaker swarm Aberration 5 Fated shaker* Humanoid 5 Time dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
attack. Luna, Thalen, Sigil, and Whiskey are hosts for four intellect devourers, having been overcome by those creatures’ Body Thief action. Speaking to any of them and succeeding on a DC 12 Wisdom
has a simple lock requiring a successful DC 10 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools to open, and contains packets and jars of spices. Among these is a small packet containing dust of sneezing and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
of the crowd by speaking in support or explaining evacuation plans. Otherwise, it takes the mayor over an hour to placate the community and get evacuation preparations underway. At your discretion
evacuation: boats in need of simple repairs, boats collecting dust in villagers’ sheds, and even boats serving as decorations in homes. Given two hours, the villagers can find enough boats to fit one hundred
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, whether through speaking, sign language, writing, telepathy, or any other means. The victim gains 3 levels of exhaustion that can’t be removed while the curse endures. When the victim finishes a long rest
, they must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, or their hit point maximum is reduced by 1d10. If this reduces their hit point maximum to 0, the victim dies, and their body crumbles to dust
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
. Speaking to the Faces. The faces repeat their warning if spoken to, except in the following two circumstances: “Say ‘Aah!’” If a character asks one of the faces to open its mouth, stick out its tongue, or
” while speaking near a face, the faces respond in unison. Five of the faces lie, saying, “My way is the right way.” The face marking the southeast tunnel leading to area L9, however, responds, “I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
gemstone in its mouth. Speaking to the Faces. The faces repeat their warning if a spoken to, except in the following two circumstances: “Say ‘Aah!’” If a character asks one of the faces to open its mouth
go or uses the word “truth” while speaking in this area, the faces respond in unison. Five of the faces lie, saying, “My way is the right way.” The face marking the southeast tunnel leading to area L10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
highest tier of the step pyramid holds a musty forty-foot-square chamber. Dust and sand coat its floor. Three bronze cylinders, each inset with a small door, span floor to ceiling in the middle of the
room.
Footprints of several humanoids are visible in the dust, stopping in front of the center cylinder. Shortly after all characters enter the chamber, the corpse (or anything propping the door open
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
walls of this small cavern. The floor is covered with rock dust and tracks.
Any character who examines the tracks and succeeds on a DC 13 Wisdom (Survival) check identifies reptilian footprints mingled
directions.
Characters who search for tracks in the dust and succeed on a DC 10 Wisdom (Survival) check can determine that a lot of kobold foot traffic leads to and comes from the west, and a single
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
, music, and singing birds Values ceremony and refinement (for example, proper ways of speaking, formal etiquette, and extravagant dinner parties) Favors elaborate, manufactured costuming with
form of a giggling sprite that materializes next to the caster, fires off a barrage of tiny, glowing arrows, and disappears in a puff of sparkling fairy dust. Here are some other examples of how spells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
villain — as a quori spirit takes delight in speaking through the mouths of multiple different Inspired hosts, taunting the adventurers for their inability to reach the spirit itself. Then resentment
adventure seeds and villain ideas in the appropriate section. Villain You Don’t Understand d6 Driving Force 1 The Chamber 2 The Cults of the Dragon Below 3 The Daughters of Sora Kell 4 The Dreaming Dark 5 The Lords of Dust 6 The Order of the Emerald Claw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
mission to restore Ythryn from ruin. In the years since its creation, Everlast has seen Iriolarthas crumble into dust and his apprentices transform into nothics. With nothing to do except uphold his
learn the apprentices’ names from the museum (area Y29). Each time a creature steps through a door without speaking the correct name, a barbed devil appears in the dark corridor beyond. The devil can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
debris and dead insects coats the floor of this area, its contents remain largely intact. Four trestle tables, a side table set with what looks like cups, and two dozen chairs stand covered in dust
.
Clearing the dust from the furniture shows that all the pieces are constructed of heavily lacquered wood. Half are afflicted with dry rot, but the other pieces are in good condition. The side table
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
and understand all the languages commonly spoken within 1 mile of you, as determined by the DM.
While speaking, you occasionally use nonsense words, imposing disadvantage on Charisma checks.
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storm of rocks and dust to surround you in a 10-foot radius for 1 minute. Each creature hostile to you that enters the area must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 bludgeoning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
surface of the mirror while speaking the command word, “bandersnatch,” causes the surface to become a swirling vortex of mist. A creature that steps into this vortex is instantly transported to the
mirror’s surface and speaking the password again. Breaking the mirror renders it nonmagical and closes the portal instantly. The mirror is a Medium object with AC 13, 4 hit points, and immunity to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
dressed deep gnome, Flutterfoot Zipswiggle, serves Xanathar as a jester. He carries a packet containing dust of disappearance. Unknown to Flutterfoot, the beholder has tired of the gnome and plans to turn
. What am I? The answer to Flutterfoot’s riddle is “laughter.” If the characters give the wrong answer, the gnome sprinkles himself with dust of disappearance, turns invisible, and flees. Lifelike
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the south, petering out to the north. Stone doors lead to the east, west, and south. Rusting iron rails are anchored to the floor, and a pair of ancient ore carts still rest on the rails. The dust on
another. The shaft ascends to area E14 in the Temple of Eternal Flame and descends to area W1 in the Weeping Colossus (the fire node, described later in this chapter). Speaking either command word or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
speaking Goblin and talking about how hungry they are. Old stone bunks line the walls of these quarters, which are lit and heated by a glowing iron brazier in the middle of the room. Six bugbears, including
area is cracked, the iron hinges partially melted. Wrenching or smashing open the door requires a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check. Nino Vecia Mormesk the Wraith Dust, ash, walls blackened
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
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
silo at least thirty feet high, and the upper reaches of the room are lost in shadows. Dust, rubble, and broken glass cover the floor, and old worktables and bookshelves lie strewn to the south. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
pocket watch.
Alignment. Chaotic good.
Personality Trait. “I carefully consider my words before speaking them aloud.”
Ideal. “Caution. Thoughtless decisions lead to reckless acts.”
Bond. “This
3: THITHER
Skabatha Nightshade encountered this small ghoul while collecting grave dust in a cemetery on the Material Plane. The hag brought Sowpig to Loomlurch and fed her bowls of carrion. Sowpig
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
pocket watch.
Alignment. Chaotic good.
Personality Trait. “I carefully consider my words before speaking them aloud.”
Ideal. “Caution. Thoughtless decisions lead to reckless acts.”
Bond. “This
: THITHER
Skabatha Nightshade encountered this small ghoul while collecting grave dust in a cemetery on the Material Plane. The hag brought Sowpig to Loomlurch and fed her bowls of carrion. Sowpig
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, headstrong, and impatient to claim her throne. She doesn’t take kindly to backtalk and is unaccustomed to speaking to anyone except Asharra without condescension. In her view, she’s already Queen of
guardian figure (the statues of Ubtao as a tabaxi). 2A. Washroom. The lower chamber contains a wash basin for performing ablutions and smaller vessels of salt, powdered chalk, and gold dust (50 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
blinded condition. 3 The target’s feet become heavy, fluid-filled sacs, reducing its walking speed by 10 feet. 4 The target’s mouth vanishes, preventing it from speaking or casting spells with verbal
deposited the characters here. A character who dons the helmet is transported back to the Lost Caverns in front of area G9. The helmet then crumbles to dust. G10: Jagged Cavern This cavern is dimly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Passage This hidden corridor has a secret door at each end of it. The floor of this darkened corridor is coated with a fine layer of black dust, and the air is stale and hot.
The duergar created this
touches the gem without speaking Vrakir’s motto: atka ignari. While touching the gem, a creature can take an action to open the door to area B30 as if the creature had cast the demiplane spell; this causes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
split up and assigned pallets in areas M3 and area M5. Over the next few days, they are assigned routine chores in the kitchens and watched carefully. If the party seems committed to speaking with higher
these lands in his own image.” Treasure Among the books and parchments are a scroll of dust devil and a scroll of erupting earth (see appendix B for descriptions of both spells). The monks set them aside