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Magewright

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

than a typical spellcaster, a magewright is dedicated to learning a handful of spells, and magewrights cast their non-cantrip spells as rituals — even spells that can’t normally be cast in

Specialties table, or roll for one. The specialty determines additional spells the magewright knows, including ones that can be cast only as rituals. The specialty also gives the magewright more

Young Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, and I constantly polish and refine my many facets to make the whole that much more perfect. (Any) 4 Responsibility. Having knowledge and power gives one a responsibility to those who have less

dragon's lair, and its members telepathically commune with the dragon and any visitors in the lair from time to time. 2 A young amethyst dragon and a githzerai zerth travel together, learning

Adventure Summary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

. After talking to Coal and learning her employer was Alden d’Orien, the characters are confronted by Daask forces sent to kill Coal. If they survive the fight, the characters can meet with Alden in the

Mithral Tower district Upper Central Plateau. The scion stays tight-lipped, but Vishtai, Alden’s kalashtar bodyguard, telepathically gives the characters directions to the Old Sharn ruin where Caden

Inside the Inn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check to climb to the window gives characters access to the inn without having to go through the more dangerous front doors. The Common Area and Courtyard. In the

common area and courtyard, the ritual is underway to fully activate the statue of Talos, which is currently in the basement. THE RITUAL Backes (Illuskan human gladiator) leads the chanting in the common

12. Cultist Hideout

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

watches the dog nervously. A green glow rises suddenly from a magic circle at the center of the platform, where a small humanoid statue is the focus of the chanting ritual. As you watch, a lump

its center. (Statistics for Narrak and the derro can be found in appendix C.) The cultists’ chanting is punctuated with Narrak calling out the name “Demogorgon!” Also atop the platform, resting

Tortle Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement

by 1. Age. Young tortles crawl for a few weeks after birth before learning to walk on two legs. They reach adulthood by the age of 15 and live an average of 50 years. Alignment. Tortles tend to lead

, however; it gives you a base AC of 17 (your Dexterity modifier doesn’t affect this number). You gain no benefit from wearing armor, but if you are using a shield, you can apply the shield’s bonus as normal

Magewright

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

inspire their work. Those who work minor magic into their labors are called magewrights. Far more limited in magical power than a typical spellcaster, a magewright is dedicated to learning a handful of

, or roll for one. The specialty determines additional spells the magewright knows, including ones that can be cast only as rituals. The specialty also gives the magewright more proficiencies

Droaam

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Droaam are learning to work together and finding ways to use their supernatural gifts to help build and sustain society. A medusa might use its petrifying gaze to preserve the life of an injured ally

continent’s cities. Gargoyle couriers are in high demand. Though monstrous workers of these sorts are still rare in many nations, their numbers are growing. Conversely, a visit to Droaam gives adventurers a

Worshiping Athreos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

River Guide cares only for the single coin he’s owed by any who board his skiff. During the feast of the Necrologion, which gives its name to the eighth month in the calendar of Meletis, pious souls

the newly dead, learning an incredible amount about the mortal world in the process. The only thing she’s less impressed with than the state of the modern world is Athreos, whom she curses like a

Introduction: Multiversal Menagerie

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

, hey! Zip it there, bud! I don’t know who got you a defective mimir, Chief, but I’ll tell you what’s what from here out.” –Morte Planar travelers often find mimirs invaluable in learning about

of the Monster Manual before proceeding. That book explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster traits—information that isn’t repeated here. The Stat Blocks by Challenge Rating

All for One: The Clan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

role takes years to master it. A weaponsmith starts work in the forge, providing manual labor to haul ore from the mines and learning how to repair tools. The dwarf might then work in the mines, pushing

carts and learning to pick out the best ore samples from a lode. Slowly but surely, a dwarf masters every aspect of a task or an occupation from start to finish. Leadership and Government A clan is

Orond Gralhund

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

remained that way ever since. Less than a year ago, the Gralhunds were approached by agents of the Zhentarim loyal to Manshoon, and the nobles formed an alliance with them. House Gralhund gives the

amputated when he was a young boy, but the scar on his backside remains. Game Statistics Orond Gralhund is a Tethyrian human noble, with these changes: Orond is neutral evil. He has an Intelligence of 9 (−1). Never one to bother learning other languages, he speaks only Common.

Religious Institutions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

experiences are intensely personal, and it is common wisdom to keep them that way. After all, “advice” from one’s god that appears during morning prayer and gives one a good turn to the day is worthwhile only

can accommodate groups of acolytes, each learning under the direction of one or more mentors responsible for training them in the duties and skills of the priesthood. Once acolytes complete their

Loyalists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

. Ideal. Eliander is a faithful servant of the crown. The law must be obeyed, as faithful service and iron discipline are the surest ways to maintain peace and order. Bond. Once he gives his word

. Manistrad is a woman of few words. She is curt and quick, yet she gives every person who comes before the council a fair accounting. She’s nobody’s fool. Ideal. Curiosity and hard work mark everything

Learning Beast Shapes

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

Learning Beast Shapes The Wild Shape feature in the Player’s Handbook lets you transform into a beast that you’ve seen. That rule gives you a tremendous amount of flexibility, making it easy to

Detention Monitors

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

7). Instructor Minexes is a recent addition to the faculty who is enthusiastic about learning and team-building. Earlier in the week, a load of supply crates failed to arrive at a storage area on

heading out into the bog to recover some lost supplies and return them to dry land.” Once he finishes his welcome, the instructor pairs each character with a student. He gives each pair of students a

Mount Ironrot Encounters

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

the characters’ reaction to this revelation or whether they offer to look for Filch, learning it counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules in this book’s introduction. Cyran

Spear, Kalyth gives the party directions to Ialos (see “Ialos” earlier in this chapter). She adds that the town’s most prominent structure is a large metal windmill that glints faintly in the mist

Bryn Shander Quests

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

. Treasure. At the end of the conversation, Gwert gives each character a 100 gp gemstone as payment for delivering Augrek’s message. Development. If the characters aren’t sure where to go next, Gwert

where they have come from and where they’re headed next. Treasure. Once he realizes that the characters have important work ahead of them, Zelraun gives each of them a magic item. To determine each

Archaeologist Camp

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

Archaeologist Camp The archaeologists set their camp on the beach to the lagoon’s south, where the cliff gives way and allows passage inland. Describe the camp as follows: The tents here sit between

characters’ reaction to this revelation, learning it counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules in this book’s introduction. Francesca Baerald Map 7.2: Tomb Complex

Horror Gameplay

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

spend combat actions doing things that are fundamentally creepy, like chanting to sinister gods or regurgitating their last meal. Use another creature as the opening act for the true threat. A

the affected players—before introducing this content. Without any explanation or debate, if a single person gives a thumbs down or doesn’t respond, this action shouldn’t be performed. Players may

Bard Class Features

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

feature gives you spells that you always have prepared, those spells don’t count against the number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Bard spells for you

beat a drum while chanting the deeds of ancient heroes? Strum a lute while crooning romantic tunes? Perform arias of stirring power? Recite dramatic monologues from classic tragedies? Use the rhythm

Possible Visions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

, their forms hunched and emaciated. Their gestures and movements are jerky, indicative of the madness possessing them. They are chanting, swaying to their own words. And then they stop as the glow of

away with the gem in his clutches, but is ambushed by a gargoyle. The gargoyle snatches the gem, flies away, and gives it to a female drow. The drow gazes into the black gemstone and sees a hideous

Bard Class Features

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

gives you spells that you always have prepared, those spells don’t count against the number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Bard spells for you

beat a drum while chanting the deeds of ancient heroes? Strum a lute while crooning romantic tunes? Perform arias of stirring power? Recite dramatic monologues from classic tragedies? Use the rhythm of

The Thornapple

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

, a comfortably dressed orc gives an enthusiastic wave and says, “Welcome friends, and a blessed March of Vice to you! How can your cousin Nargis help you tonight?” The tavern’s proprietor, Myx

Proud Edun to break the bargain. After calling the witch to a secret meeting, they murdered her. Learning about Kala Mabarin When the effects of the poison end, Diva Luma and her fellow entertainers

The Grand Dame

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

out the winners, collects all the golden goose chips, and gives the remaining spoils to Lord Drylund, who places them in a locked chest (in area 13). If Pow Ming suspects that a guest might be cheating

, the rowers turn the ship and head back to port so that guests and workers can disembark at dawn. Lord Drylund gives Storn money to pay the workers as they disembark. Lord Drylund remains in his cabin

Academy

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

Arcana, History, Nature, or Religion skills by this method, as if you were learning a language. A character can learn only one of these skills in this way. Academy Contact How much autonomy you have in

, believed-to-be-deceased librarian gives you assignments from the circulation desk they never leave. 4 Infatuated Tourist. A flirtatious visiting scholar perceives your every report and donated discovery as a

Druid Class Features

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

list of prepared spells can include six spells of levels 1 and 2 in any combination. If another Druid feature gives you spells that you always have prepared, those spells don’t count against the

. You can use a Druidic Focus as a Spellcasting Focus for your Druid spells. Level 1: Druidic You know Druidic, the secret language of Druids. While learning this ancient tongue, you also unlocked the

Druid Class Features

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

list of prepared spells can include six spells of levels 1 and 2 in any combination. If another Druid feature gives you spells that you always have prepared, those spells don’t count against the number

. You can use a Druidic Focus as a Spellcasting Focus for your Druid spells. Level 1: Druidic You know Druidic, the secret language of Druids. While learning this ancient tongue, you also unlocked the

Neverdeath Catacomb Locations

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

. Learning of Sarcelle’s vision counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules found in this book’s introduction. C6: Supply Room Stone shelves in this room contain boxes and bags. A few

parts include a gold-colored flywheel that isn’t a part of the clock Shanzezim is trying to assemble. The flywheel thus doesn’t interest the marid, who gives it to the characters. The gold-colored

Delphi Mansion Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

that cast this otherwise empty room in dim light. On the far side of the room, a spiral staircase descends into darkness. From below, you hear a human voice chanting in a blasphemous tongue. The

spiral staircase descends 20 feet to area D27. The voice rising up the stairs is chanting in Deep Speech, calling to an entity named Krokulmar. D27: Ritual Room This location consists of two roughly

World-Shaking Events

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

Philosophy/learning/magic Political leaders are monarchs, nobles, and chiefs. Religious leaders include deities’ avatars, high priests, and messiahs, as well as those in charge of monasteries and leaders of

, or sculptor. A major leader in philosophy, learning, or magic is a genius philosopher, a counselor to emperors, an enlightened thinker, the head of the highest institution of learning in the world, or

Expanded Ziggurat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

still chanting at the end of round 2, the cultist on the altar (or closest to it) transforms into a gibbering mouther with all its hit points. Read or paraphrase the following text: “I have been

gives way to a question: “What worlds have you destroyed?” Give the party a moment to answer, then read: A towering abomination rises from the slime. Three long tentacles tipped with bladelike barbs

Area Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye

gives the shield to the characters and removes the curse, transforming the shield into a +1 Shield. Secret Passage. A character who searches the tomb for secret doors and succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom

Chamber Cacophonous whispers echo through this expansive cave. An imposing human cultist in a sweeping robe stands against the wall, chanting. His oily hair is slicked back, and his skin is gaunt and

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

obviously magical axe menaces passersby as it floats down the street. The proprietor of Danthelon’s Dancing Axe gives chase (see “Danthelon’s Dancing Axe”, for more information). 4 Ubis Garynmor of

later when passersby noticed that one of the statue’s hands had risen to shade its eyes. Scholars immediately began studying the statue, learning that at sunrise on the first day of each new year, the

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

down the street. The proprietor of Danthelon’s Dancing Axe gives chase (see “Danthelon’s Dancing Axe”, for more information). 4 Ubis Garynmor of Garynmor Stables and Menagerie goes from alley to alley

tribute to the great man — until one morning several months later when passersby noticed that one of the statue’s hands had risen to shade its eyes. Scholars immediately began studying the statue, learning

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