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Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
attacks are magical.
Secure Memory. Crokek'toeck is immune to the waters of the River Styx as well as any effect that would steal or modify its memories or detect or read its thoughts.
Standing Leap
can hold smaller demons in its gullet and disgorge them anywhere Yeenoghu wishes. Immune to the mind-shattering effects of the River Styx, Crokek'toeck is often used to transport smaller demons (and
Magic Items
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
To attune to this symbiont, you must hold it against the skin behind your ear for the entire attunement period, whereupon it burrows into your head and bonds to your skull. While the earworm is
inside you, you can speak, read, and write Deep Speech.
Spells. The earworm has 4 charges. You can cast the following spells from it, expending the necessary number of charges (spell save DC 15
Magic Items
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. When you hit a fiend or an undead with it, that creature takes an extra 2d10 radiant damage.
While you hold the drawn
has hearing and darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. It can read and understand Elvish. It can also speak Elvish, but only through the voice of its wielder, with whom the sword can communicate
Magic Items
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
This polished Eberron dragonshard fits in the hand and stores information similar to a book. The shard can hold the equivalent of one book that’s no more than 320 pages long. A shard can be
concentration (as if concentrating on a spell) and takes the same amount of time it takes you to read and write normally. Thinking of a particular phrase or topic draws you to the first section in the shard
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the
sphinx has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): friends, mage hand, message
1st level (4 slots): command, ensnaring strike, shield
2nd level (3 slots): calm emotions, hold person
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
. Isperia is immune to any effect that would sense her emotions or read her thoughts, as well as any divination spell that she refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain her intentions or
, detect evil and good, ensnaring strike, sanctuary, shield of faith
2nd level (3 slots): arcane lock, augury, calm emotions, hold person, silence, zone of truth
3rd level (3 slots): bestow curse
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
’t read, and speaks only in gibberish. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature’s saving throw is
spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):
At will: hold person
1/day each: cone of cold, ice storm, wall of iceBheur hags live in
Bheur Hag
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: hold person,* ray of frost
3/day each: cone of cold,* ice storm,* wall of ice
read, and speaks only in gibberish; the DM controls the creature’s movement, which is erratic. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on
Wave
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Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
equal to half its hit point maximum.
The weapon also functions as a trident of fish command and a weapon of warning. It can confer the benefit of a cap of water breathing while you hold it, and you can
, and a Charisma of 18. It has hearing and darkvision out to a range of 120 feet.
The weapon communicates telepathically with its wielder and can speak, read, and understand Aquan. It can also speak
Blackrazor
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Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
reduces you to 0 hit points, Blackrazor devours your soul.
Soul Hunter
While you hold the weapon, you are aware of the presence of Tiny or larger creatures within 60 feet of you that aren’t
feet.
The weapon can speak, read, and understand Common, and can communicate with its wielder telepathically. Its voice is deep and echoing. While you are attuned to it, Blackrazor also understands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Frozen Shipwreck The Dark Duchess is hundreds of yards from shore, trapped in thick ice. When the characters get close enough to see it, read: The Sea of Moving Ice stretches out before you, a
is thick, and there is no risk of the characters breaking through it. Approaching the Ship When the characters get within 15 feet of the ship, read: You hear loud thumping and creaking coming from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Frozen Shipwreck The Dark Duchess is hundreds of yards from shore, trapped in thick ice. When the characters get close enough to see it, read: The Sea of Moving Ice stretches out before you, a
is thick, and there is no risk of the characters breaking through it. Approaching the Ship When the characters get within 15 feet of the ship, read: You hear loud thumping and creaking coming from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Hold of the Deepking The Hold of the Deepking stands south of Laduguer’s Furrow and north of Themberchaud’s lair. When the characters first lay eyes on it, read the following boxed text aloud to the
players. The Hold of the Deepking is a dark and foreboding edifice lodged between two great columns that rise up into thick clouds of smoke that conceal the cavern ceiling. Giant basalt braziers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Hold of the Deepking The Hold of the Deepking stands south of Laduguer’s Furrow and north of Themberchaud’s lair. When the characters first lay eyes on it, read the following boxed text aloud to the
players. The Hold of the Deepking is a dark and foreboding edifice lodged between two great columns that rise up into thick clouds of smoke that conceal the cavern ceiling. Giant basalt braziers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
remain intact and readable. If the characters acquire the Tome of Strahd and want to read these paragraphs, show the players the “From the Tome of Strahd” section in appendix F. If Strahd sees, or
learns from a minion, that the tome has fallen into the party’s possession, all of his other objectives (see chapter 1, “Into the Mists”) are put on hold until the book is recovered. When Strahd attacks, his preferred target is whoever has the tome.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Journey to Candlekeep When the characters are ready to leave for Candlekeep, read the following boxed text to the players: As the Basilisk Gate opens, Flaming Fist soldiers hold back the tide of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
remain intact and readable. If the characters acquire the Tome of Strahd and want to read these paragraphs, show the players the “From the Tome of Strahd” section in appendix F. If Strahd sees, or
learns from a minion, that the tome has fallen into the party’s possession, all of his other objectives (see chapter 1, “Into the Mists”) are put on hold until the book is recovered. When Strahd attacks, his preferred target is whoever has the tome.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Journey to Candlekeep When the characters are ready to leave for Candlekeep, read the following boxed text to the players: As the Basilisk Gate opens, Flaming Fist soldiers hold back the tide of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
main hold (area T6). T2. Twinkle Forecastle. This deck contains a ballista and ten bolts for the siege weapon, secured with rope. T3. Twinkle Aftercastle This deck holds the ship’s wheel, which is
to this cabin is locked (see the “Icingdeath and Twinkle Features” sidebar). Captain Deloz Montiv (see “Drow Crews”) holds the key. If the characters enter this room, read the following boxed text
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
main hold (area T6). T2. Twinkle Forecastle. This deck contains a ballista and ten bolts for the siege weapon, secured with rope. T3. Twinkle Aftercastle This deck holds the ship’s wheel, which is
to this cabin is locked (see the “Icingdeath and Twinkle Features” sidebar). Captain Deloz Montiv (see “Drow Crews”) holds the key. If the characters enter this room, read the following boxed text
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
repair dock. When the characters arrive here, read the following boxed text to the players: A massive iron structure that appears to be a pair of docking arms straddles the River Styx and extends out
“Zariel’s Flying Fortress”). If so, read the following boxed text to your players: A gigantic basalt citadel shaped like a sword blade is moored at the dock. The flying fortress thrums as screaming souls from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
repair dock. When the characters arrive here, read the following boxed text to the players: A massive iron structure that appears to be a pair of docking arms straddles the River Styx and extends out
“Zariel’s Flying Fortress”). If so, read the following boxed text to your players: A gigantic basalt citadel shaped like a sword blade is moored at the dock. The flying fortress thrums as screaming souls from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
writing.
If Maccath is with the characters, she can direct them to the items stolen from the Hosttower of the Arcane. She cautions the characters not to read or even peruse the material for their own
safety. The writings are laced with diabolical lore that is anathema to the mortal mind. Characters unable to read magic can’t make any headway in the books. A character who can read magic who examines
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
writing.
If Maccath is with the characters, she can direct them to the items stolen from the Hosttower of the Arcane. She cautions the characters not to read or even peruse the material for their own
safety. The writings are laced with diabolical lore that is anathema to the mortal mind. Characters unable to read magic can’t make any headway in the books. A character who can read magic who examines
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
nearby hilltop.
The players can attack Ularan Mortus if they dare. If they hold back, the figure rides away and the battle ends here: proceed to “Conclusion.” Read the following boxed text aloud if
gate. When the party arrives on the scene, the battle is already underway. Read the following boxed text aloud: The din of battle echoes from the palisade as you approach. Through the rain, you see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
nearby hilltop.
The players can attack Ularan Mortus if they dare. If they hold back, the figure rides away and the battle ends here: proceed to “Conclusion.” Read the following boxed text aloud if
gate. When the party arrives on the scene, the battle is already underway. Read the following boxed text aloud: The din of battle echoes from the palisade as you approach. Through the rain, you see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
into the main hold (area I7). A 3-foot-high capstan near the middle of the deck is locked in place. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check finds that one of the
ammunition in the cargo hold through the six trap doors (three on the port side and three on the starboard side) onto the main deck. While the ballistae are raised, turning the capstan counterclockwise as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
, read this text: Waves lap against a derelict ship lodged against a ridge of rocks and enormous dragon bones. A faint odor of rot wafts on the sea air, along with the sound of screeching seagulls and
the main deck (area C1). However, they’re free to explore other possibilities for getting aboard, such as swimming through the hole in the hold (area C9).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
’ corruption begins to take hold, the plants have become living traps. Read or paraphrase the following to set the scene: Your path through the woods descends along a ridgeline, with the trees crowding together
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Final Scene If the characters vanquish the corrupted avatar of Lurue or are in danger of being vanquished themselves, read: A jagged stroke of white lightning originates from the moon and strikes the
desire to hold sway over the forest.) Divine magic pours from Lurue’s horn and turns the tainted pool back into silvery, glistening pure water. The Pool of Eternal Spring is restored to its former nature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Final Scene If the characters vanquish the corrupted avatar of Lurue or are in danger of being vanquished themselves, read: A jagged stroke of white lightning originates from the moon and strikes the
desire to hold sway over the forest.) Divine magic pours from Lurue’s horn and turns the tainted pool back into silvery, glistening pure water. The Pool of Eternal Spring is restored to its former nature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
are 2d6 bullywugs (noncombatants) spread out across several large lily pads and relaxing in rowboats. Some read to each other, and others nap or play music. When they see the characters, they wave in
information, the helpful bullywug suggests that they speak to King Gullop XIX and points the way to his Royal Majesty (area D6). Each lily pad can hold up to 250 pounds without sinking. Bavlorna’s Cottage. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Spellshard Wondrous item, common This polished Eberron dragonshard fits in the hand and stores information similar to a book. The shard can hold the equivalent of one book that’s no more than 320
requires concentration (as if concentrating on a spell) and takes the same amount of time it takes you to read and write normally. Thinking of a particular phrase or topic draws you to the first section
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
begin, read: Durgeddin was a master smith who forged blades of surpassing quality and power. Centuries ago, his home was sacked by orcs. Durgeddin led the remnants of his clan to the mountains north of
mining town on the northern frontier, to see if there’s anything to these stories. Your map shows that the old dwarf-hold lies about three days’ march to the north of the town. Dark, deeply forested
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, continue with the following section. WARRIORS OF KRYNN: SCENARIO 4
The characters reach the battlefield as the conflict turns against Kalaman’s forces. Read the introduction to scenario 4 in Dragonlance
: Warriors of Krynn, then play that scenario. This scenario details the characters’ attempt to organize a retreat from this losing battle.
If the characters attain a win or hold during this scenario