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Dungeon Master’s Guide
real creature of its kind, except that it can do no harm. While you are within 120 feet of the illusory creature and can see it, you can take a Magic action to move it anywhere within 30 feet of its
card.
Any physical interaction with the illusory creature reveals it to be false, because objects pass through it. A creature that takes a Study action to visually inspect the illusory creature
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
and become entombed in a state of suspended animation in an extradimensional sphere. Everything you’re wearing and carrying disappears with you except for Artifacts, which stay behind in the space
until they or someone else reveals it. Nothing less than a Wish spell or divine intervention can end the NPC’s hostility toward you.
Ruin. All forms of wealth that you carry or own, other than
Magic Items
Candlekeep Mysteries
damage except radiant damage. A detect evil and good spell or similar magic reveals that the figurine has been desecrated. As long as it has at least 1 hit point, the figurine has the following magical
avatar has the statistics of a wraith except that it’s chaotic evil. It attacks all non-undead creatures it encounters, and it disappears after 1 hour or when reduced to 0 hit points.
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
spends suppressed counts against its duration. No spell or magical effect that originates outside the eye monger’s gullet, except one created by an artifact or a deity, can affect a creature or an
eye and mouth are closed, an eye monger looks like nothing more than a 12-foot-diameter asteroid. When it senses vibrations in the space around it, the eye monger opens its eye and reveals its true
Ancient Brass Dragon
Legacy
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can
image from a distance can tell it’s an illusion with a successful DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check. Any physical interaction with an image reveals it to be an illusion, because objects pass
Deck of Illusions
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Magic Items
Basic Rules (2014)
illusion of one or more creatures forms over the thrown card and remains until dispelled. An illusory creature appears real, of the appropriate size, and behaves as if it were a real creature except
with the illusory creature reveals it to be an illusion, because objects pass through it. Someone who uses an action to visually inspect the creature identifies it as illusory with a successful DC 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Haven Features The library ruins have the following features: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings. All areas of the ruins except the cavern (area H7) are worked stone. Ceilings are 30 feet high, except in
hidden stone golem (G) or mummy (M) in stasis. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of conjuration magic emanating from that section of wall. When called for in the text, the golems and mummies phase out of the walls and materialize in the dungeon. Until then, they are hidden and can’t be harmed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the older paintings show the students as skeletons — signifying which graduating students have died. Careful examination reveals that Halaster appears in every class picture except the center portrait
10. Where’s Halaster? This room is empty except for an enormous red velvet curtain that covers the northwest wall. A pull-rope on one side of the curtain allows it to be drawn back. Hanging on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
20 Intelligence (Nature) check reveals that these are not the marks of normal hunting hounds, but rather ambush drakes (see appendix D). Ceilings. Most hunting lodge ceilings are 8 feet high. Light
. The lodge is not lit except by fireplaces and candles. The interior is dark when the shutters are closed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
20 Intelligence (Nature) check reveals that these are not the marks of normal hunting hounds, but rather ambush drakes (see appendix D). Ceilings. Most hunting lodge ceilings are 8 feet high. Light
. The lodge is not lit except by fireplaces and candles. The interior is dark when the shutters are closed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
features, resembling a blank-faced humanoid. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of transmutation magic around the statue, which alters its form to mimic the appearance of any Small or Medium humanoid that
touches it. The statue has no other properties. Trapped Chest The chest has an iron key in its lock, and turning the key unlocks it. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of transmutation magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
twig dolls are bound to the charred tree, all within easy reach. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of transmutation magic emanating from the tree and the ground in a 60-foot radius around it. Close
examination of a twig doll reveals something wrapped inside it. By breaking a doll apart, characters can see that it contains a still-beating pig’s heart. Any damage to a heart kills it and causes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Is That Astrolabe Breathing? After the characters find the tome for Professor Blackstone and gather any information they wish, or if they closely examine the central astrolabe, the astrolabe reveals
movement from the largest astrolabe along the north wall, as the device’s overlapping copper rings become lashing, barbed tentacles!
The astrolabe uses the stat block of a grick alpha, except it doesn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
doors reveals area 22 beyond. Creatures that pass through the doorway get no sense that they’re leaving Undermountain and entering Halaster’s extradimensional tower. Whenever a double door in this
area is opened — except the one to the south (see above) — the pillar emits colored rays from its myriad notches, duplicating the effect of a prismatic spray spell (save DC 22) that targets all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
reeks. A detect magic spell reveals auras of conjuration magic around the tables. Every day at dawn, piles of rotting meat materialize atop the tables, courtesy of Halaster. Sometime between dawn and dusk
dwarf adventurer wearing tattered leather armor and a matching leather skullcap. In one skeletal hand, she clutches a dagger; in the other, an empty tin flagon. On a bench in the room is her burglar’s pack, complete except for the lantern and the flasks of oil.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
all creatures except each other. A duplicate reduced to 0 hit points or targeted by a dispel magic spell vanishes in a wisp of inky smoke. Otherwise, each duplicate disappears after 1 minute. The
shelves that are carved into the walls behind them. Casting dispel magic on one of these mirrors ends the illusion and reveals the hidden shelf beyond. Treasure Two of the shelves are bare. The third holds a bronze mask molded to resemble Halaster’s visage (50 gp).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
reveals itself to be of exceptional quality. Except for minor damage to the corners, its olive-green covers are in perfect condition. Sewn into the binding with silk threads are sacred texts and medical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, and they can’t be extinguished except in the manner described above. Any character searching the skull and succeeding on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check notes that the lower jaw is hinged. A stout
object jammed into the skull’s jaw holds it open for as long as the object can withstand the damage. A detect magic spell or similar effect reveals an aura of transmutation magic around the skull.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
by the card looks and behaves like a real creature of its kind, except that it can do no harm. While you are within 120 feet of the illusory creature and can see it, you can take a Magic action to move
it anywhere within 30 feet of its card. Any physical interaction with the illusory creature reveals it to be false, because objects pass through it. A creature that takes a Study action to visually
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
by the card looks and behaves like a real creature of its kind, except that it can do no harm. While you are within 120 feet of the illusory creature and can see it, you can take a Magic action to move
it anywhere within 30 feet of its card. Any physical interaction with the illusory creature reveals it to be false, because objects pass through it. A creature that takes a Study action to visually
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
the characters examine any of the crates except for the empty crate in area D5, they get an unsettling feeling. Detect magic reveals latent, sinister magic in the air, as well as a strange sense of
, a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals that Murgaxor has cloaked himself with magical protection, but only from something very specific. It’s possible that he has protected
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
made can be unmade.” The statue can’t be budged or damaged. A detect magic spell reveals powerful auras of abjuration and transmutation magic surrounding both it and the hammer, which cannot be
wearing and carrying except for artifacts. After swinging the hammer once, the statue reverts to its inanimate state until the trap is triggered again.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
except for superficial cuts and exhaustion, so she can be easily revived. She explains that she was making her way to Leilon when the wereboars spotted her and gave chase. She was in the process of
slaughtered indiscriminately. A cursory investigation reveals that these animals — some as large as deer and others as small as hares — were killed using sharp swords. None of the animals were eaten
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
trapped them. A detect magic spell reveals auras of abjuration and evocation magic around each one. It doesn’t require an ability check to realize that a humanoid head would fit nicely inside each mind
statue is destroyed. Each statue is rooted to the floor and is a Medium object with AC 19, 40 hit points, and immunity to all damage except force damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
pushes open easily. 21b. Nimoar’s Shield This room appears empty except for dust and cobwebs. A thorough search reveals a stone peg protruding from the middle of the east wall at a height of 6 feet
painted in black on its outer surface. A legend lore spell reveals that the shield was crafted for Nimoar, a legendary human warlord who died in 936 DR. After his death, the shield disappeared from Nimoar’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
and empty except for an ornate, rectangular mirror mounted on the wall opposite the room’s only exit.
Attached to the west wall with sovereign glue is a mirror of life trapping. Any creature within
while deactivated.) Speaking the word “Blackfire” along with a cell number frees the creature trapped in that cell. Casting an identify spell on the mirror reveals its command words and magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
to alcoves in the north, west, and south walls. At the back of each alcove is a wooden statue with coins piled around its base.
Altar and Extradimensional Rift A detect magic spell reveals auras of
reveals that these inscriptions spell out the core tenets of Shar’s faith: In darkness, act. Never wait for the darkness to pass before making your move. Quench the light of the moon when you can. Hide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
handle with a successful DC 22 Intelligence (Investigation) check. Shield. The room is empty except for a steel shield hanging on the south wall. The shield is cast in the form of a serene, angelic visage
wreathed in bronze feathers. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of abjuration magic around the otherwise ordinary shield, inside which is trapped a pit fiend named Kastzanedes. Any ability that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
require universal solvent to remove without destroying them. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of illusion magic around each painting, of which there are hundreds. Half of them are portraits of Halaster
if needed. Hanging on a stone peg that juts from the wall, the gold-plated shield is etched with arcane runes. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of necromancy magic radiating from the shield. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
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The room is lined with lead and has antimagic properties, so no spells will work within the room, and no magical properties of items of any sort will properly function except those that detect an aura
reveals a ring pull in the western wall which will raise a small plug of stone and enable the party to enter a small chute which takes them into the corridor that goes west. Bronze Urn. A character who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
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A detect magic spell or similar effect reveals an aura of enchantment magic radiating from the third curtain. Any creature that looks at this curtain must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or
except approach the severed head and put its own head in the boar’s mouth. Only one head can fit in the mouth at a time. If the boar’s mouth is already full, a charmed creature waits patiently until
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
as a thief when one of his prize tomes was misplaced. Ilda died not long after Diderius, and her spirit returned here to act as caretaker to his great stores of knowledge. Ilda is not violent except
point out that there’s nothing left in the library to steal, Ilda is overcome by a fit of misery as she agonizes over her failures. A successful DC 14 Intelligence (Religion) check reveals that Ilda
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
characters to help protect the local populace from these haunted riders and follow the riders back to their lair. Sleeping Village. The characters come to a village where everyone is asleep—except Theira
away, and she’s eager to track it down. Soul Prison. The characters find a small sculpture that radiates magic. Further investigation reveals the sculpture contains the soul of a person who drew the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
a vision of I’jin’s tomb (area 35) as it was just before the last person entered it. After a few moments, the vision reveals a person entering the chamber. A slab of wall suddenly grinds upward to
, nothing of the dwarf remains except its bones and gear.
If all the characters turn away, the vision resets. When any character next looks through the mask, the dwarf is seen entering I’jin’s tomb once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
it were a real creature (as presented in the Monster Manual), except that it can do no harm. While you are within 120 feet of the illusory creature and can see it, you can use an action to move it
magically anywhere within 30 feet of its card. Any physical interaction with the illusory creature reveals it to be an illusion, because objects pass through it. Someone who uses an action to visually