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Dungeon Master’s Guide
cases, made notations and additions to existing text. There are places where pages are missing, torn, or covered so completely with ink, blood, and scratches that the original text can’t be
Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is magically transformed into a Larva under the DM’s control. Only a Wish spell can reverse this vile transformation.
A creature attuned to the
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Dungeon Master’s Guide
. The tome recounts both the oldest and most current profanities of the Abyss and demons. Demons have attempted to censor the text, and while sections have been ripped from the book’s spine, the
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
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
allip that can hear it must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a target takes 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Howling Babble
remains hidden, its victim is gradually overcome by frantic energy. A scholar, driven by sudden insights to work night and day, produces reams of text with little memory of exactly what the documents
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
DC 26 Dexterity saving throw, taking 60 (11d10);{"diceNotation":"11d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Incinerating Beam","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as
.
A colossus might be filled with monsters and secrets, in addition to the corpses of those who died inside it. In chapter 4, map 4.8 illustrates an inactive warforged colossus, and the text that
Magic Items
Keys from the Golden Vault
and additions to existing text. There are places where pages are missing, torn, or covered so completely with ink, blood, and scratches that the original text can’t be divined.
Nature can’t
must make a DC 17 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the creature’s alignment changes to neutral evil.
The Book of Vile Darkness remains with you only as long as you strive to work evil
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
its hearts are exposed, Tromokratis can choose one of its mythic actions when it uses a legendary action.
Read or paraphrase the following text when Tromokratis uses its Hearts of the Kraken trait
":"slashing"} slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Until the start of its next turn, Tromokratis and its hearts gain a +2 bonus to AC.
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the target is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even
minute. Any creature that moves into the web or that starts its turn there must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is restrained while in the web. A creature can use
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
failed save the creature begins to turn to stone and is restrained. The restrained creature must repeat the saving throw at the end of its next turn, becoming petrified on a failure or ending the
mythic trait by describing her skin cracking and turning pale as she suffers wounds. Read or paraphrase the following text when Hythonia finally uses her Shed Skin trait:
The medusa’s skin
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Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
and additions to existing text. There are places where pages are missing, torn, or covered so completely with ink, blood, and scratches that the original text can’t be divined.
Nature can’t
must make a DC 17 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the creature’s alignment changes to neutral evil.
The Book of Vile Darkness remains with you only as long as you strive to work evil
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
choice
Equipment: An Azorius insignia, a scroll containing the text of a law important to you, a bottle of blue ink, a pen, a set of fine clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp (Azorius
the same fate.
2
I hope one day to write the laws, not just enforce them.
3
I tried and failed to prevent a murder, and I have sworn to find and arrest the perpetrator.
4
I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Interior Features Map 4.1 shows a cross-section of the scab interior, the features of which are as follows: Darkness. The scab contains no light sources unless the text states otherwise. The demons
the areas shown on map 4.1. The pools are difficult terrain. Any humanoid that enters or starts its turn in a pool must make a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature gains the flaw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Meeting the Governor Governor Isabela Folcarae (lawful good, human bandit captain) receives the characters shortly after they call at her mansion. Read or paraphrase the following text to begin the
they still live. After several failed expeditions and countless nights of worry, I believe I finally know where they’ve gone. If you bring them home safely, I will reward you handsomely.”
The governor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
already met the hunters of Therno Lake (detailed later in this adventure), those hunters might have directed them to the derro lair. If the characters failed to secure such information, they can find
peak, have advantage on the check. Impact Crater The star created a crater on the side of the pass, directly above the derro outpost. When the characters arrive, read or paraphrase the following text
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
or paraphrase the following text: This serene homestead is perfectly quiet, save for a babbling brook and the gentle chirping of birds. A rustic wooden fence encloses three simple buildings with walls
16, she has the incapacitated condition, and she can’t move or speak.
H2: Antechamber This room’s south door is locked. If the characters enter, read or paraphrase the following text: Old cloaks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Rise of the Storm Lord The god of storms is furious with Fheralai for failing him and has sworn to punish her cult. When the time seems right to introduce Talos, read the following boxed text aloud
and a stitched leather eyepatch.
“You have failed your lord!” he cries in a voice that shakes the heavens.
Faced with a god, any cultists of Talos still alive prostrate themselves on the decks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
open to reveal a storage room (area Q11). Living Fire If the beacon of Argynvostholt (area Q53) has not been lit, read the following text when the characters approach the fireplace for the first time: A
the room must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The fire doesn’t attack. On its first turn, if it has not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
text to the players: A deep rift slashes across the surface of Avernus for as far as the eye can see. The canyon is over a mile deep and filled with a lake of green slime that undulates as though
communication with Shummrath discover that the devil repeats the same thought over and again: it failed to show proper deference to Bel and will have its revenge. Shummrath can talk to the characters telepathically, but his mind unerringly loops back to this same vengeful thought.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Demon Zapper The purest of souls lures fiends into a hellish trap. Zap! Zap! — The Cartographer When the characters approach this location, read or paraphrase the following boxed text to the players
fewer disintegrates into a pile of ash. Creatures with more than 100 hit points in the line must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 260 (40d12) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Arrival at the Bakery When the characters enter the bakery, read or paraphrase the following text: A brass bell rings as you enter this charming bakery. Sunlight filters through small windows
found outside the confectionery automatically succeeds on this check. On a failed check, Fill sticks to his story, but the characters can try again.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Arrival at Cernant Valley When the party enters Cernant Valley, read or paraphrase the following text: Two giant eagles soar down to meet you, landing in nearby trees that creak gently beneath the
the party must make a DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) check to navigate the valley’s tangled thickets. On a successful check, the characters reach the homestead without issue. On a failed check, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Quest: Wake-up Call After making introductions, Haldryck tells the characters they look light on their feet and in possession of good manners. He could use their help. Read the following boxed text
an early riser without disturbing the other guests, a character must succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity (Stealth) check. On a failed check, the character still wakes the early riser but bumps a grumpy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
rules such as Bright Light.
Getting Started
To begin, read the following boxed text aloud:
You travel along a well-kept trail east of the Keep on the Borderlands. Gnarled tree roots and
big rocks mark the edges of the ten-foot-wide path.
Boxed Text. Text that appears in a box like the one in this section is meant to be read aloud or paraphrased when the characters first arrive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
overcome by manic energy. A scholar, driven by sudden insights to work night and day, produces reams of text with little memory of exactly what the documents contain. If the allip succeeds, it passes from
the world — and its terrible secret hides somewhere in the scholar’s text, waiting to be discovered by its next victim.
Allip
Medium undead, neutral evil
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 40 (9d8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
insights to work night and day, produces reams of text with little memory of exactly what the documents contain. If the allip succeeds, it passes from the world—and its terrible secret hides somewhere in the
scholar’s text, waiting to be discovered by its next victim. Allip
Medium Undead, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 40 (9d8)
Speed 0 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover)
STR
6 (-2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Quest: Tools of Destruction If a character asks to purchase armor or weapons, Kalista explains why she no longer sells those to outsiders. Read the following boxed text aloud: “I used to sell arms
check, the party completes the disarmament. The characters can retry failed checks, but if they accumulate three failures, Kalista dismisses them with a sigh, insisting she can handle the rest of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the first time, read the following text: A hollow, mocking voice reaches you, echoing as if from far away. “I’ll give you a simple choice, my misguided knights. You can join Lady Silvra, and I’ll
Silvra or who stay silent must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. In either case, the character’s ears
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
they’re assigned. If a character wants to play a talking pumpkin or a bored treant, let it happen! Performers’ Roles d8 Role 1 Drunken satyr 2 Failed magician 3 High-and-mighty princess 4 Mean
) while a gloomy audience of darklings watches from the amphitheater seats and masked goblins perch atop the stage rigging (see the boxed text in area M2 for details). Stagefright introduces the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
example of how the pit trap in area A1 might play out:
Describe the Scene. Read the boxed text aloud.
Ask the Players, “What Do You Do?” You might ask how the player characters enter the cave. If
in the text, err on the side of leniency and fun. Whenever you think a rule might be necessary, see the D&D Beyond Basic Rules.
Repeat this process for the other areas in this cave, modifying it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, with iron handles and well-oiled hinges. Some doors have locks or barred windows set into them, as noted in the text. A character can use thieves’ tools to pick a door’s lock with a successful DC 15
). When Thalamra is damaged by a creature within 60 feet of her that she can see, the creature that damaged her is engulfed in hellish flames and must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 16 (3d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Welcoming Announcement Once all the characters have arrived and had a chance to mingle, Dean Tullus welcomes the attendees to the annual Magister’s Masquerade. Read the following text to begin this
air, shedding a gentle starry light. Misfire. If a character failed to notice the faulty device in the “Firebreak” event earlier in the chapter, or noticed it but did nothing about it, the device
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Exploring Curst As the characters approach Curst, read the following text: The odor of rusty metal stings every breath. Ahead lies the gate-town of Curst, a dismal-looking community surrounded by an
successful DC 14 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check. CoupleOfKooks “We’re the refuse of the Outlands, the debris of shattered dreams, the waste of every failed vengeance. We’re the scum of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
boxed text aloud: “Yvette here is a lousy guard. There was a break-in recently on her watch, and the burglar got away. I fear the culprit might attempt another break-in, and I’d like you to prevent the
usual guard! On a failed check, she flees before they can get a good look at her. Reward Quink pays the characters 20 GP for stopping the heist as promised. If they also reveal the thief’s identity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
to area 3 is a steep slope leading 10 feet upward, and covered in small rocks and gravel. Moving up the slope requires a successful DC 12 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. On a failed check, a character
Features The characters encounter the following features in the purple worm nursery.
Light. All tunnels and chambers are dark unless the text states otherwise.
Purple Worm Tunnels. The tunnels marked T1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Tracking the Lizards When the party arrives at the area where the map shows the start of the patrol route, they come upon a worrisome scene. Use the read-aloud text below to describe the area: The
up to the lizardfolk tribe, the party must succeed on three DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) checks. On a failed check, roll on the Mere Encounters table for a random encounter in the swamp. Note that anyone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
perceptible effect or if its text says you’re aware of it (see PHB , under “Targets”). Most spells are obvious. For example, fireball burns you, cure wounds heals you, and command forces you to
such spells. Some spells are so subtle that you might not know you were ever under their effects. A prime example of that sort of spell is suggestion. Assuming you failed to notice the spellcaster