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Drow Favored Consort

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

an attack roll, the drow gives the target a +5 bonus to its AC until the start of the drow’s next turn, which can cause the triggering attack roll to miss.Nearly every priestess of Lolth

Autognome

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

autognome obeys its creator’s commands when it is functioning properly, but a design flaw can cause an autognome to go rogue, forget its orders, and wander Wildspace doing anything except what it

was designed for. No two autognomes are necessarily made of the same materials; magic is what gives them their intelligence. Most autognomes are programmed to obey the following three directives

Black Rose Bearer

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

enough to move to and attack, the bearer attacks an object, with preference for an object smaller than itself. Once the bearer goes berserk, it remains berserk until it is destroyed or its creator gives it

as a guardian. Its name derives from the preserved black rose the bearer carries inside a delicate bell jar. The slightest jostle can cause the bearer to lose its grasp on the bell jar, destroying

Mercion

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

natural leader and a protective caregiver. She has a direct manner that reassures and inspires those around her. Mercion does not worship a deity, but rather an ideal: that truth gives life to artistry

.) Strongheart is always on the lookout for courageous heroes who are willing to devote themselves to a good cause. Only good-aligned characters are allowed to join Valor’s Call.

Molliver

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

they take from an attack made against them, provided they can see the attacker.Molliver is a thief who gives most of what they steal to the destitute, keeping a few choice items for their own use. They

not appear in this adventure, are busy elsewhere.) Strongheart is always on the lookout for courageous heroes who are willing to devote themselves to a good cause. Only good-aligned characters are allowed to join Valor’s Call.

Halaster Blackcloak

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Special Equipment. Halaster wears a robe of eyes that lets him see in all directions, gives him darkvision out to a range of 120 feet, grants advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on

(losing initiative ties), Halaster takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects: Halaster targets a volume of unoccupied space or solid stone no larger than four 10-foot cubes within 30

Robot Controller

Equipment

the device gives the device 3 charges. As an action while holding this device, you can expend 1 of its charges to cause one of the following effects: Control. One Construct of your choice within 60

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

in the depths of the Underdark, deep dragons are nightmarish cousins of chromatic dragons. The warped magical energy of their subterranean realm gives them the ability to exhale magical spores that

true cause of the hostility. 8 A deep dragon wants someone to manufacture a scenario that will get the dragon out of an old commitment to protect a city. Connected Creatures Deep

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

nightmarish cousins of chromatic dragons. The warped magical energy of their subterranean realm gives them the ability to exhale magical spores that instill fear and scar the mind. Deep dragons&rsquo

cause of the hostility. 8 A deep dragon wants someone to manufacture a scenario that will get the dragon out of an old commitment to protect a city. Connected Creatures Deep dragons

Carnival Etiquette

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Carnival Etiquette There’s no handbook for how guests of the Witchlight Carnival are expected to behave; certain actions are tolerated, while others cause offense. Politeness goes a long way: paying

attention when spoken to, laughing at jokes, and joining in with games and singing. Every so often, you can raise the carnival’s mood by 1 step (see “Tracking Mood” earlier in the chapter) if the

All the World's a Stage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

event, read or paraphrase the following: Yodeling, mocking chants, dramatic intonations, baritone singing, and other enthusiastic sounds reach your ears as a rowdy, laughing group of students comes

Festival is finally here! Everyone’s already practicing their performances!” “The festival is all about improv. The drama guild gives out prompts, and anyone who wants can take the stage and deliver

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

cousins of chromatic dragons. The warped magical energy of their subterranean realm gives them the ability to exhale magical spores that instill fear and scar the mind. Deep dragons’ black-and

. 7 Two Underdark settlements are about to go to war, having been carefully manipulated by a deep dragon. A desperate ruler offers a reward to anyone who can uncover the true cause of the hostility

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

nightmarish cousins of chromatic dragons. The warped magical energy of their subterranean realm gives them the ability to exhale magical spores that instill fear and scar the mind. Deep dragons’ black

Underdark settlements are about to go to war, having been carefully manipulated by a deep dragon. A desperate ruler offers a reward to anyone who can uncover the true cause of the hostility. 8 A

Advantage/Disadvantage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

on a roll, you roll only two d20s. If circumstances cause a roll to have both Advantage and Disadvantage, the roll has neither of them, and you roll one d20. This is true even if multiple

or a rule gives you Heroic Inspiration. If you have Heroic Inspiration, you can expend it to reroll any die immediately after rolling it, and you must use the new roll. Only One at a Time. You can

Advantage/Disadvantage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

all grant Advantage on it, you still roll only two d20s. Similarly, if multiple situations impose Disadvantage on a roll, you roll only two d20s. If circumstances cause a roll to have both Advantage

your Heroic Inspiration to reroll one of those dice, not both of them. Heroic Inspiration Sometimes the DM or a rule gives you Heroic Inspiration. If you have Heroic Inspiration, you can expend it

Cleric: Death Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Cleric: Death Domain The Death domain is concerned with the forces that cause death, as well as the negative energy that gives rise to undead creatures. Deities such as Chemosh, Myrkul, and Wee Jas

she hits a creature with a weapon attack, the cleric can cause the attack to deal an extra 1d8 necrotic damage to the target. When the cleric reaches 14th level, the extra damage increases to 2d8

Saga of the Whirlwyrm

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

when the characters find Tyrza: You come across Tyrza Bonebreaker shot-putting a laughing halfling into the air. The halfling fellow soars over twenty feet, nearly overshooting bales of wool in the

impressive collection of tattoos covering her copper-colored skin. She notices Bkol as he approaches and gives a friendly shout: “Bkol! Back from the land of legends! Glad to see we keep you coming back

Amethyst Dragon Treasures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

an amethyst dragon’s lair can sometimes cause items to transpose between one dragon’s hoard and the hoards of the dragon’s echoes, allowing for treasures with a surprising range of origins. Amethyst

crystal that gives off eerie sounds when touched, with the tone varying up and down the length of the rod 3 A life-sized human skull carved from a single piece of crystal, including a hollow interior

Settlement Tables and Tracker

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

plague or famine sparks riots. 5 Monsters attack anyone who approaches or leaves the settlement. 6 Trade disputes cause economic hardship. 7 A natural disaster threatens the settlement. 8 A prophecy of

respected leader or council 12 Religious leader or council Tavern Names* 1d20 First Part Second Part 1 The Golden Lyre 2 The Silver Dolphin 3 The Beardless Dwarf 4 The Laughing Pegasus 5 The

Simple Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

fire when an intruder steps on a pressure plate are all simple traps. Elements of a Simple Trap The description of a simple trap begins with a line that gives the trap’s level and the severity of the

moderate, dangerous, or deadly threat, based on its particular details. Trigger. A simple trap activates when an event occurs that triggers it. This entry in a trap’s description gives the location of

The Dawn Mother

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

checks cause the Dawn Mother to stop attacking. Consulting with the Dawn Mother Once the Dawn Mother comes to her senses, she apologizes for her rage and explains that she’s been suffering terrible

dreams. If asked for the Hammock of Worlds, she rummages amid the vines covering her and produces it. If the characters explain why they need it, she’s eager to help them and not only gives them the

Way of Mercy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Crying visage 4 Laughing visage 5 Skull 6 Butterfly Hand of Healing 3rd-level Way of Mercy feature Your mystical touch can mend wounds. As an action, you can spend 1 ki point to touch a creature and

administer even greater cures with a touch, and if you feel it’s necessary, you can use your knowledge to cause harm. When you use Hand of Healing on a creature, you can also end one disease or one of

Improvising Damage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Improvising Damage A monster or effect typically specifies the amount of damage it deals. In some cases, though, you need to determine damage on the fly. The Improvising Damage table gives you

to cause a setback rarely poses a risk of death to characters of the level shown, but a severely weakened character might be laid low by this damage. In contrast, dangerous damage values pose a

The Forgotten Realms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

possession. A flaw is a characteristic that someone else can exploit to bring the character to ruin or cause the character to act against his or her best interests. When a player roleplays a negative

personality trait or gives in to a drawback presented by a bond or a flaw, you can give that player’s character one inspiration as a reward. The player can then spend it when his or her character

27. The Portal of Scintillating Violet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7

27. The Portal of Scintillating Violet The door in the center of the north wall of the throne room appears to lead to another small room. Like the two near the corners, this one gives off a faint

. Only the following spells will affect these items: telekinesis sends all three items of a set back to their original position; heat metal will cause one item to fall to pieces; disintegrate will destroy

Meeting Paloma

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

.” Bond. “San Citlán is my home, and no one will ever drive me out of my own home.” Flaw. “I don’t care who I endanger to further our cause.” Paloma’s Request Paloma explains to the characters that

mining town of Hollow. The Hunt Begins Paloma offers 100 gp per character for the party’s assistance, and she gives them her ring of jumping if they agree to investigate the mine and slay the fiend if

Sea Hag

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

hag might simply attack it or deface it. If something beautiful gives hope, a sea hag wants it to cause despair. If it inspires courage, the sea hag wants it to cause fear. Ugly Inside and Out. Sea

Black Rose Bearer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

bell jar. The slightest jostle can cause the bearer to lose its grasp on the bell jar, destroying the jar and the flower within. Normally, a black rose bearer is sluggish and placid. It follows its

for an object smaller than itself. Once the bearer goes berserk, it remains berserk until it is destroyed or its creator gives it a pristine black rose. Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the

Lost Wyrmling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

dares not go there herself, lest her presence reopen old wounds. She gives them a moonstone key—a 3-inch-long, 1-inch-wide hexagonal prism made from moonstone, with a dragon’s head engraved on one end—and

explains that they’ll need it to access the observatory. RUNARA SAVES THE DAY! Runara is a powerful dragon, but she is dedicated to the cause of peace. She’s not interested in fighting the battles

Lost Mine of Phandelver

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

two settlements. He reprimands Darathra for allowing orcs to dwell in the hills near Phandalin. Unknown to Harbin, Darathra is a member of the Harpers. She gives the characters 50 gp for having the

that they contact Urlam Stockspool in Triboar. Urlam is always looking for adventurers to help further the Black Network’s cause, and Halia vouches that “his rewards for good service are lavish.” She

Way of the Kensei

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

samurai cross the road? … Now you say “Why?” … Okay, here’s the joke part: I kensei. Get it? What? Why aren’t you laughing? The joke is solid gold, and my delivery was perfect. Maybe you didn’t get it

weapon, you can spend 1 ki point to cause the weapon to deal extra damage to the target equal to your Martial Arts die. You can use this feature only once on each of your turns. Sharpen the Blade At

Alabaster Racetrack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

of which nightmare wins the race; the rakshasa merely enjoys tempting mortals with offers to cheat and observing their reactions. If the characters accept Uvashar’s deal, Uvashar gives the characters

lie about the party’s involvement must make a DC 18 Charisma (Deception) check. On a successful check, Uvashar is impressed. On a failed check, Uvashar critiques the character’s skill before laughing

Madness

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

. Going Mad Various magical effects can inflict madness on an otherwise stable mind. Certain spells, such as contact other plane and symbol, can cause insanity, and you can use the madness rules here

character retreats into his or her mind and becomes paralyzed. The effect ends if the character takes any damage. 21–30 The character becomes incapacitated and spends the duration screaming, laughing, or

17. The Boiling Bubble

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4

, resilient, and uncomfortably warm to the touch. Under any pressure it immediately becomes taut, and any character unwise enough to puncture it with a piercing weapon will cause a stream of scalding water to

rounds. After 30 feet the corridor gives way to an oval-shaped, domed area enclosed by the protective skin. Here lives the guardian of the treasure, a Huge giant crab that has the following changes

Drow Favored Consort

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

, levitate (self only) Reactions Protective Shield (3/Day). When the drow or a creature within 10 feet of it is hit by an attack roll, the drow gives the target a +5 bonus to its AC until the start of the drow’s next turn, which can cause the triggering attack roll to miss.

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