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, creature, or other visible phenomenon of your choice that is no larger than a 10-foot cube and that is perceivable only to the target for the duration. This spell has no effect on undead or constructs
against your spell save DC. If the check succeeds, the target realizes that the phantasm is an illusion, and the spell ends.
While a target is affected by the spell, the target treats the phantasm as if it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
(Arcana or Investigation) check. On a successful check, the character realizes the signs of a nearby time gate. Spellcasters can also seek knowledge about the time gate and where it leads by casting
potent effects. Roll or choose an option on the Weird Time Gate Effects table below to determine the effects within 60 feet of a portal: Weird Time Gate Effects 1d4 Effect 1 Extreme Weather. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Ward (encounter 6, “Theater”). Jarlaxle makes the characters an offer they can’t refuse, setting his agents on them if they dare to do so. Once he realizes the Xanathar Guild doesn’t have the stone
complete, the following weather effect is in play. Autumn Wind. Wind whistling through the streets imposes disadvantage on ranged weapon attack rolls and Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing. The wind also extinguishes open fires smaller than a torch flame.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
choice that is no larger than a 10-foot cube and that is perceivable only to the target for the duration. This spell has no effect on undead or constructs. The phantasm includes sound, temperature, and
target realizes that the phantasm is an illusion, and the spell ends. While a target is affected by the spell, the target treats the phantasm as if it were real. The target rationalizes any illogical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
walls. Statue Any character who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check realizes that the statue depicts a nycaloth. A detect magic spell or similar effect reveals auras of transmutation magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
leads back to Atagua.
A character who investigates the walls and succeeds on a DC 16 Intelligence (Investigation or Nature) check realizes they’re inside some gigantic creature, though it doesn’t seem
. They’re written in Deep Speech and change constantly. A creature who reads them realizes they recount terrifying ends for Atagua and Chimagua, and that creature must make a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw. On a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check, which has the same effect. The gold lever has another function, which is revealed in area 67. Red Button. Pushing the red button causes a 6-inch-thick wall
, though a knock spell causes it to retract into the ceiling. While the iron wall is down, pushing the red button has no effect. Red Dial. This dial can be turned to the left or right, and it snaps back
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk
Intelligence (Investigation) check. On a success, the character realizes the notes record the departure days of the wagons and the number of wagons involved. Secret Note. The secret note reads: “Supplicant
take the Sealed Letter. The spy then returns to their room and activates the glyph. Realizing their plight, the spy waits there until the effect wears off. At that moment, the characters realize the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
feet of the Girscamen feel a harmless supernatural chill—an effect of the unquiet spirits haunting the ship. If characters succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check, they can tell
what brought the characters here so it can better understand the value of the site and the magical relics it has discovered. If the characters reveal what they seek, Ylch realizes the value of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
overcome the characters and add their essences to his realm. Once the characters defeat the fanatics and return through the Briny Pool, the godlet realizes he must take direct action. When the characters
stunned condition for 1 minute. A stunned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The refraction casts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
effect of a geas cast as a 9th-level spell, which cannot be willingly broken by the affected individual until their debt is paid in full. What Mahadi does with such defaulters depends on their
) slashing damage, and the target is cursed if it’s a creature. The curse takes effect whenever the target takes a short or long rest, filling the target’s thoughts with horrible images and dreams
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Monsters” above) stand inactive here in front of pillars. The golem hopes to draw on the pillars’ lightning effect to become fully empowered. They come to life if attacked or when the teleportation
unguents and bindings used in the creation of the golems. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check realizes that these materials, which weigh 10 pounds, are worth 1,500 gp. Glyph Key
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Dealing with the Crate. A character who realizes the crate’s orange glow is a bad sign can gently shake the crate to rearrange
halved, and Dexterity saving throws made to resist the effect are made with advantage. If the characters find other creative ways of dealing with the problem that make sense, run with it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
whips out a bone saw and asks which of the characters she can help first. When she realizes the characters aren’t customers, Arla is disappointed, but she’s open to their questions. She despises Dran
explorer’s pack between them, plus a total of 180 gp. Hoffman wears a round metal pin bearing the symbol of Dran Enterprises, and which radiates abjuration to a detect magic spell or similar effect. The pin allows passage through the portal doors on the Dran Enterprises ship (see the next section).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
the characters close in, the wizards cast area spells that include themselves and the party. If a shrine of binding (see below) exudes a magical effect to which creatures in the room can become inured
, the creatures that guard the shrine are already immune to the effect. Doors. All the doors in this sector are locked. Random Encounters. No random encounters occur in the Temples of Extraction. Black
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
, located belowdecks, looks like an antique chair with golden upholstery and arms sculpted to look like smiling dolphins. The right arm is loose and falls off easily (which has no effect on the item’s
15 Wisdom (Insight) check realizes Fel is bluffing—the tiefling secretly reckons she would be lucky to clear 1,000 gp—but she has always suspected Krux of having deep pockets and has no qualms about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
creature accusingly for a moment. This effect is unnerving but harmless. An eye closes and disappears if it takes any damage. L2: Views of Madness Ten stone rods protrude from the back wall of this dead
feeblemind spell (save DC 18). Regardless of the result of this saving throw, the viewer realizes that a tiny, dark hole at the pool’s bottom is a powerful gate to a deeper place in the Far Realm. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
prosperity for a time, but eventually have a drawback or side effect that makes the mortal resent the agreement and seek to get out of it. The philandering spouse now happy to stay home might grow slothful
creatures of the Feywild, rather than mortals, she approaches the situation with a more respectful attitude. She realizes that the creatures of her native realm are more powerful than common humanoids
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
(all commoners). If Skeemo realizes he’s being followed, he casts fly and takes to the air. If the effect is dispelled or the characters maintain pursuit, he casts greater invisibility on himself and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
sense of claustrophobia. A successful DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana or Nature) check reveals that the tunnels were not created by hand, claw, or tool, but rather by magic or another strange effect; if
the check succeeds by 4 or more, the character pieces together the clues, if they haven’t done so already, and realizes that meenlocks created the moss-covered tunnels. M6. Chamber of Weeping Thick
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
into much detail, Xerophon alludes to horrible magical experiments performed on prisoners by the wizard who ran the prison, saying, “I was afraid I might be next.” Once it realizes the fate that has
particular spell, for which Intelligence is the spellcasting ability. The recipient becomes aware of this power as soon as the charm is bestowed. Each charm also has a secret magical effect that triggers
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
ability check. As they regain focus, they hear the words, “Light must be snuffed, perfection delayed, order dissolved, and minds fragmented.” Characters avoid this effect by crossing while blindfolded or
Intelligence (Nature) check realizes these lichens, molds, and mushrooms wouldn’t normally grow together in the wild. If anyone attempts to cast Speak with Plants, the only response is gibbering nonsense. There
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
, puny fleas.”
Each character can make a DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check upon hearing the guardian’s challenge (this doesn’t require an action). On a successful check, the character realizes this
ice.
The cultists are under a magical effect originating from Cryonax, the deity the cult venerates. Thanks to the effect, the four cultists have the Paralyzed condition until Blayne orders them to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
effect of a spell, the cavern targets the creature that requested its aid. A creature that asks a question here receives a truthful, albeit cryptic, answer in Common with clues to its goals. Those who
the pool and succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check realizes that seven of the smooth rocks are uncut gemstones: two garnets (10 gp each), two blue tourmalines (15 gp each), an amber (20 gp), a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, the spell slot is expended as normal, but the spell has no effect. Instead, the magic is absorbed by the relief, filling it with a number of charges equal to the level of spell slot expended and causing
character who walks across the floorboards realizes that the only way past this room is through the thin gaps between the floorboards. If the characters still struggle, allow them to make a DC 12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
made of a silvery metal with sharp serrations and elaborate designs. Anyone examining the greatsword who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana or History) check realizes that it’s one of the
(Perception) check realizes that the goo didn’t come from the intellect snare but seeped from the wall beyond it. The first person to touch the goo receives a psychic flash of the layout of the occipital
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
first few tadpoles the slaadi brought into this room quickly shriveled and died. A character who examines the corpses and succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) check realizes the tadpoles will
effect on itself on a success.
Reactions
Negate Spell (3/Day). Oshundo targets one creature it can perceive within 60 feet of itself that is casting a spell. If the spell is 3rd level or lower, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
been here for years. Anyone who examined the thin, gray liquid in the cave entrance realizes that the white powder is residue from this liquid. The corpses are Cyran soldiers who were instantly killed
drift with a peculiar languidness. A woman sleeps in one of the beds.
This 20-foot-high chamber is affected by a persistent Silence spell. A Dispel Magic spell ends the effect. Aura of Slumber
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature’s saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is
dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
represent Flennis’s skeletal rats, which are undead instead of beasts. The swarm can be turned by any character with the Turn Undead feature, but spells that target beasts have no effect on it
necrotic damage. A remove curse spell or similar effect ends the curse on the creature. D14. Hungry Rat An ordinary rat scurries around this room, looking for scraps of food. If the characters use a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
(Religion) check realizes that it’s used by worshipers of Graz’zt to commune with the demon lord, who requires a blood sacrifice. As an action, a character can spill some of their own blood into the bowl and
triggering the glyph. When the glyph triggers, each creature in a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on the suit of armor suffers the effect of a shatter spell (save DC 14). The spell also causes the suit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
check, the character realizes that the emotion is artificial and illusory. Creatures. When the characters first enter this area, the eight four-armed gargoyles are true statues. After a door other than
can ignore the effect for 10 minutes. Creatures. Shadows swirling around a pillar coalesce into a wraith after a door other than a secret door is opened in this area. Another wraith emerges from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
tower) and attack. Symbol. The symbol on the floor sheds dim orange light out to 5 feet. A character who sees the symbol and succeeds on a DC 16 Wisdom (Perception) check realizes it looks like an
points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. If three or more of the room’s nine columns are destroyed, lightning stops arcing between the columns, ending the effect described above. The first
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success
. Paralyzing Ray. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
are of duergar make. A character proficient in History also realizes the duergar clan that once used these marks is long gone, overwhelmed by mind flayers many generations ago. G3: Cage Workshop Stamps
know about the strange effect in the adjacent receiving room (area G12). Once one roper is defeated, the other one retreats just inside the doorway of the receiving room to gain the protection that