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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
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Supernatural Awareness. While you are holding the weapon, it alerts you to the location of any secret or concealed doors within 30 feet of you. In addition, you can cast Detect Evil and Good or Locate
wielder doesn’t share this goal.
Destroying Whelm. Whelm can be dissolved in the acidic bile of a recently slain ancient black dragon. It can also be melted down in the forges of the Mightyhammer dwarf clan, but only by the rightful leader of that clan.
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Astral Existence. The apparition can exist only on the Astral Plane. If it is sent to a location not on the Astral Plane, the apparition is destroyed.
Illumination. While it has at least 1 hit point
the possession ends, the apparition reappears in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the body. If it reappears in a location not on the Astral Plane, the apparition is destroyed. The target is immune
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
could reveal his location to point to the nearest xvart instead.
Xvarts
Xvarts are cowardly, greedy creatures spawned by a renegade demigod, Raxivort. They have blue skin, orange eyes, and
unleashed his vengeance. The demon prince urged villains far and wide to pursue the Infinity Spindle for themselves and destroy Raxivort.Low Cunning. The xvart takes the Disengage action.
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, without needing to make an ability check.
Web Sense. When in contact with a web, the kakkuu knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web.
Web Walker. The kakkuu ignores
is their favorite pursuit. They spin durable webs and are ingenious in how they employ their webs against prey.
Spyder-fiends are organized into a hierarchy based on might and cunning, with higher
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Web Sense. When in contact with a web, the quavilithku knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web.
Web Walker. The
brutal killing is their favorite pursuit. They spin durable webs and are ingenious in how they employ their webs against prey.
Spyder-fiends are organized into a hierarchy based on might and cunning
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, without needing to make an ability check.
Web Sense. When in contact with a web, the raklupis knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web.
Web Walker. The raklupis
pursuit. They spin durable webs and are ingenious in how they employ their webs against prey.
Spyder-fiends are organized into a hierarchy based on might and cunning, with higher-ranked spyder-fiends
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Climb. Miska can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Web Sense. When in contact with a web, Miska knows the exact location of any other
strength is his cunning mind.
History
Ages ago, Miska led the hordes of Chaos against the forces of Law at the behest of his patron, the enigmatic Queen of Chaos. It seemed Miska’s domination
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, without needing to make an ability check.
Web Sense. When in contact with a web, the phisarazu knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web.
Web Walker. The phisarazu
into a hierarchy based on might and cunning, with higher-ranked spyder-fiends dominating lower ranks. Spyder-fiends of equivalent rank scheme against each other for advancement and eagerly turn against
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
","rollAction":"Rejuvenation"} days, regaining all her hit points and becoming active again. The new body appears within two hundred miles of the location at which she was destroyed.
Spellcasting. Illmarrow
is destroyed. Thus, even Erandis herself doesn’t know the location or form of her phylactery.
Restoring the Mark. Though she takes great pleasure in fighting the dragons and elves who destroyed
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
. Therefore, nothing surprises me.”
Ideal. “To know all things is the goal of the most powerful oracles. And I will be the most powerful oracle of all.”
Bond. “This temple was
effects; Valin can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row.
Each undead creature in the lair can pinpoint the location of each living creature within 120 feet of it until initiative count 20
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
trick, every ounce of demonic cunning, to manipulate his enemies—mortal and Fiend alike—to do his will. Fraz-Urb’luu can create dreamlands and mind-bending fantasies able to deceive the
location of all illusions and hidden creatures within 15 feet of it.
Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing that is NonmagicalCold, Fire, Lightning
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Planes as a tyrannical marauder.
Roleplaying Malaxxix
Malaxxix is a being of great cunning, terrible rage, and insatiable bloodlust who regards any opportunity to inflict misery on others as
60 feet of the cursed creature, regardless of the creature’s location in the multiverse.
The curse of Malaxxix lasts until ended with a Remove Curse spell, a Greater Restoration spell, or
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
intelligently and do everything you can to make him a terrifying and cunning adversary for the player characters.
When you run an encounter with Strahd, keep the following facts in mind:
Strahd
against other members of the adventuring party.
The Vampire’s Minions
Whenever Strahd appears in a location other than his tomb or the place indicated by the card reading, roll a d20 and consult
Monsters
Infernal Machine Rebuild
Detect Sentience. The brain in a jar can sense the presence and location of any creature within 300 feet of it that has an Intelligence of 3 or higher, regardless of interposing barriers, unless the
adventure). The brains' collective goal in seeking the missing components is to be able to transfer themselves into the ultimate mechanical body — the Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad.Necrotic, Poison, Psychic
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Emerald Enclave: Maintaining balance in the natural order and combating the forces that threaten that balance is the twofold goal of the Emerald Enclave. Those who serve the faction are masters
agent. (For instance, consider the words “faith” and “faction” to be interchangeable.)
Your bond might be associated with other members of your faction, or a location or an
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
areas to help you succeed.
You might be a cunning thief-catcher, prowling the rooftops to catch one of the myriad burglars of the city. Perhaps you are someone who has your ear to the street, aware of
, or a less populous location, perhaps Luskan or Yartar — any place that’s large enough to have a steady supply of potential quarries.
As a member of an adventuring party, you might find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Icespire Hold Icespire Hold is where adventurers can expect to find Cryovain if they haven’t defeated the young white dragon elsewhere. This location is designed for characters of 6th level, though lower-level characters can defeat the dragon if they’re cunning and cautious.
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
provided. The following section, discussing possible homelands, includes some suggested reasons that are appropriate for each location.
d6
Reason
d6
Reason
1
Emissary
4
Pilgrim
and wonderful! (Chaotic)
4
Cunning. Though I may not know their ways, neither do they know mine, which can be to my advantage. (Evil)
5
Inquisitive. Everything is new, but I have a thirst
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Side Quests You can also add one or more side quests to your adventure, taking the characters off the main story path defined by location or events. Side quests are peripheral to the characters
’ primary goal, but successfully completing a side quest might provide a benefit toward completing the primary goal. Side Quests d8 Side Quest 1 Find a specific item rumored to be in the area. 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. The attacking giants have a specific goal. If the characters help defend the location against the giants’ onslaught and succeed in defeating or driving off the attackers, the characters are rewarded
Chapter 2: Rumblings A settlement in the north comes under giant attack. You decide which location to use: the walled town of Bryn Shander in the cold heart of Icewind Dale; Goldenfields, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
for an adventure focused on outdoor exploration. The Other Goals table suggests location-based adventures that don’t fit neatly into the first two categories. Dungeon Goals d20 Goal 1 Stop the
Protect a wilderness site from attackers. 20 Roll twice, ignoring results of 20. Other Goals d12 Goal 1 Seize control of a fortified location such as a fortress, town, or ship. 2 Defend a location
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
goal, but it’s certainly one way to solve the problem. Acquire the Dragon’s Treasure. The dragon’s hoard contains unimaginable wealth—or perhaps one powerful artifact the characters desperately need
to achieve some other goal. Slaying the dragon might be one option, but sneaking into the lair and stealing what the characters seek is another. The characters could even bargain with the dragon to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
pledge their souls to him a single chance to escape from danger, but some cunning folk strike a deal with Levistus, pledging their souls to him in return for escape at a future date. This boon takes
the form of the Path of Levistus trait. Path of Levistus. This creature magically teleports to a location of Levistus’s choice within 1 mile of its location. Using this ability also restores all of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
or an angel. The friend might have information about the adventure location or the creatures that dwell there. When you draw a friend, set it aside. Then draw two additional cards and determine which
mysterious statue. When you draw one of these cards, decide whether to use it as the encounter or to build an encounter using the remaining cards. Goal Cards. You can also include one or more cards in an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Sharn Heights Adventures Adventures in Sharn heights are perfect for pulp action scenes. Narrow bridges, moving platforms, and great heights come together in a public place that's a perfect location
for swashbuckling battles, tense hostage negotiations, and over-the-top heists. The Sharn Heights Adventures table offers reasons why your characters might need to visit such a location. In addition
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
The Vanthampur Family Thalamra Vanthampur is a cunning, devil-worshiping beast of a woman in her late sixties who can stare down a hell hound without flinching. She is barrel-bodied, with strong
Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard to fulfill her ultimate goal of becoming the new grand duke of Baldur’s Gate. When not engaged in political matters, she conducts her most secret business in the dungeon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Encounters in Phandalin When the characters explore Phandalin, you don’t need to keep track of how much time is spent at each location. Instead, imagine that you’re directing an old-style western
movie. Your goal is to present several scenes in which the adventurers walk into a store or saloon and meet the people there. By interacting with these NPCs, the adventurers learn what the NPCs need or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
importance. Building an event-based adventure is more work than building a location-based one, but the process can be simplified by following a number of straightforward steps. Several steps include tables
from which you can choose adventure elements or roll randomly for inspiration. As with location-based adventures, you don’t necessarily have to follow these steps in order. Vampire Villain
1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
Location Overview Claugiyliamatar, nicknamed Old Gnawbone, has laired in a cave in Kryptgarden Forest for nearly two centuries. The dragon’s long-term presence makes the cave a place of primal magic
. Though the dragon and her guardians dispatch the undead with ease, Claugiyliamatar has been unable to discover the source of the attacks. Ularan Mortus’s goal is to weaken the dragon’s mental state
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
dungeons secreted away underground, while others are hidden in plain sight inside a home or a business. Whatever its specific location, a vault is always equipped with defensive features, some of which
involving one of these locations. Library Vault Adventures d6 Adventure Goal 1 Destroy a scroll containing an incantation that allows even non-spellcasters to animate the dead. 2 Steal the journal of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
might need to visit (or break into) such a location. Watch Station Adventures d6 Adventure Goal 1 Destroy evidence of a crime that’s being stored in a Watch station, or plant evidence in a Watch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
appearance that resembles its former self, but with eyes that glow. A starlight apparition is different from a ghost. While a ghost is doomed to haunt the place where it died until some promise or goal it
couldn’t achieve in life is fulfilled, the goal of a starlight apparition is to help someone else avoid or overcome a perilous obstacle or accomplish a difficult task. A starlight apparition comes into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
offers reasons why your characters might need to visit such a location. In addition, the characters could meet with a Daask patron in a Cog hub. Cog Hub Adventures d10 Adventure Goal 1 Obtain
Cog Hub Daask members congregate in safe houses that are hard to find and easy to defend or escape from. The most popular gathering location is a Cog hub. The dark, twisting halls of these underworld
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Tactics Because they are physically weak individually, kobolds know they have to use superior numbers and cunning to take down powerful foes. In addition to their Pack Tactics trait described in the
a sick or weak kobold who is otherwise unable to contribute to the tribe’s needs. Using hit-and-run maneuvers, fleeing between attacks to better or more secure vantage points. Often their goal is to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
shoulders. This predator uses innate magic to displace light so it appears to be several feet away from its actual location. Displacer beasts hunt not just to feed but because they enjoy killing. Once
distances and even into cities or dungeons. More cunning than mere animals, these predators might set ambushes or lie hidden for days to bring down their prey. Displacer beasts sometimes pursue prey