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Changeling
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Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
expressed through shapeshifting, something single-skins will likely miss. So, two changelings might have the name Jin, but one is Jin-with-vivid-blue-eyes and one is Jin-with-golden-nails.
Changelings
knowing another like themselves. Others are part of nomadic changeling clans spread across the Five Nations, families who keep their true nature hidden from the single-skins. Some clans maintain safe
Yeenoghu
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
, decorated by the flayed skins of his foes. He wields a triple-headed flail called the Butcher, which he can summon into his hand at will, although he is as likely to tear his prey apart with his bare
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
. You might be able to bluff others through with you, or even convince members of the Watch that you’re a patriar. However, any true test of your authenticity is likely to reveal your deception
.
Suggested Characteristics
Charlatans are colorful characters who conceal their true selves behind the masks they construct. They reflect what people want to see, what they want to believe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
monosyllabic; however, there are often accents to a changeling’s name that are expressed through shapeshifting, something single-skins will likely miss. So, two changelings might have the name Jin, but one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
monosyllabic; however, there are often accents to a changeling’s name that are expressed through shapeshifting, something single-skins will likely miss. So, two changelings might have the name Jin, but one is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Chapters 11 and 12: Death to the Wyrmspeakers From their first discovery of the dragon masks, the characters likely recognized the importance of the masks to the Cult of the Dragon. Over the course
of the adventure, the heroes have two chances to come face to face with the wyrmspeakers of Severin’s inner circle, perhaps claiming their dragon masks and hindering Severin’s plans. This section
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
body with heavy chains, decorated by the flayed skins of his foes. He wields a triple-headed flail called the Butcher, which he can summon into his hand at will, although he is as likely to tear his prey apart with his bare hands before ripping out its throat with his teeth.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
body with heavy chains, decorated by the flayed skins of his foes. He wields a triple-headed flail called the Butcher, which he can summon into his hand at will, although he is as likely to tear his prey apart with his bare hands before ripping out its throat with his teeth.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Summit Hall The party might discover that the delegation for Mirabar was headed for Summit Hall and travel there directly, without following the Dessarin Road from Beliard. (This is most likely if a
warriors searched the area and didn’t find them (both true). The Golden Mask. If any of the characters mention monks in golden masks or show Lady Ushien the mask of the monk from the cairn in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. Several of the encounters below are with specific Cynidiceans within the ziggurat and aren’t likely to happen more than once unless the characters seek them out. If you roll on the table and get the
characters but afraid of silver. 6 Three priests in fiendish Cynidicean masks approach the party with censers. Convinced the characters are possessed by demons, the priests assail the characters with chants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
to assist with performing the required summoning ritual, gathered the five dragon masks central to the ritual (see “Dragon Masks”), and persuaded or cajoled many of the oldest and strongest evil
the lands and rulers of the Sword Coast and the North, while the Emerald Enclave suspects that anything Thay promotes is likely against the natural order. Even the Zhentarim fear the union of two such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
to assist with performing the required summoning ritual, gathered the five dragon masks central to the ritual (see “Dragon Masks”), and persuaded or cajoled many of the oldest and strongest evil
the lands and rulers of the Sword Coast and the North, while the Emerald Enclave suspects that anything Thay promotes is likely against the natural order. Even the Zhentarim fear the union of two such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
to assist with performing the required summoning ritual, gathered the five dragon masks central to the ritual (see “Dragon Masks”), and persuaded or cajoled many of the oldest and strongest evil
the lands and rulers of the Sword Coast and the North, while the Emerald Enclave suspects that anything Thay promotes is likely against the natural order. Even the Zhentarim fear the union of two such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
, and if I’m discovered, I’ll surely be killed. Please hurry, for the sake of everyone and everything you value.”
The adventurers are likely to be suspicious of Iskander, intuiting that his offer is
the Blue Dragon Mask is in his possession. If the characters ask the members of the Council of Waterdeep their opinions, the NPCs are unanimous: the risk is enormous, but the potential payoff is even greater. Losing one of the five dragon masks will be a huge setback for Severin’s plans.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Wheelwatch Alert The Dragon Army troops occupying Wheelwatch Outpost are on the lookout for danger. Use the following details to guide when the Dragon Army soldiers go on alert and how that affects
moment—likely after the characters have overcome most of the fort’s forces or as they work to open the gates in area W1.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, and if I’m discovered, I’ll surely be killed. Please hurry, for the sake of everyone and everything you value.”
The adventurers are likely to be suspicious of Iskander, intuiting that his offer is
, and that the Blue Dragon Mask is in his possession. If the characters ask the members of the Council of Waterdeep their opinions, the NPCs are unanimous: the risk is enormous, but the potential payoff is even greater. Losing one of the five dragon masks will be a huge setback for Severin’s plans.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the Swinging Sword Inn (area 2), thinks the town’s troubles might have a common source. Quarry workers at Mellikho Stoneworks (area 18) say that mysterious figures wearing stone masks watch them when
. If confronted, the cult spies deny involvement in any wrongdoing and try to bluff their way out of trouble. A spy caught red-handed weeps and begs for mercy. Some might claim to have been under a spell, hoping to gain sympathy. Caught spies reveal only what’s necessary to save their own skins.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, whether as part of their origins or due to their ability to spread curses—werewolves being a prime example. You decide how a spell like Remove Curse affects a creature with accursed origins. For
discussed in this section. A creature affected by such a curse should know why they’re being punished and be able to learn how to end their curse, likely by symbolically righting the wrong they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
know why they’re being punished and be able to learn how to end their curse, likely by symbolically righting the wrong they committed. How a spell like Remove Curse affects a curse that’s part of your
—werewolves being a prime example. You decide how a spell like Remove Curse affects a creature with accursed origins. For example, you might decide that a mummy was created through a curse and it can be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
The Long View Elves have a natural life span of seven centuries or longer. Not surprisingly, this trait affects their attitude and outlook toward every aspect of mortal life. Events from centuries
ago that are distant or even ancient history to humans might have been experienced firsthand by many elves who are still alive. And an elf’s memory of such events is likely more accurate than a well
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Special Traits Special traits (which appear after a monster's challenge rating but before any actions or reactions) are characteristics that are likely to be relevant in a combat encounter and that
spell can have special rules or restrictions. For example, a drow mage can innately cast the levitate spell, but the spell has a "self only" restriction, which means that the spell affects only the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Special Traits Special traits (which appear after a monster’s challenge rating but before any actions or reactions) are characteristics that are likely to be relevant in a combat encounter and that
spell can have special rules or restrictions. For example, a drow mage can innately cast the levitate spell, but the spell has a “self only” restriction, which means that the spell affects only the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Complications table at the end of its turn. If a complication occurs, it affects the next chase participant in the initiative order, not the participant who rolled the die. The participant who rolled
) check, the thieves also hand over their masks and share the passphrase required to access their hideout: “Let the embers light the way.” The Stolen Samovar The stolen samovar is an iron flask containing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Charisma saving throw or call for the save at longer intervals. Conversely, if the characters have access to enough magic that they’re likely to finish the adventure quickly, the effects of the mark
: You cease to age naturally, and magical aging no longer affects you. Drawback: You become as brittle as glass. You gain vulnerability to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage, and effects that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Running Glitch Characters Use the guidance in this section when portraying the glitch that affects characters in this adventure. Incarnations Returning After dying, glitch characters return as one of
settlement they visited. This might occur minutes, days, or even years after the characters’ defeat. They’re then free to reattempt challenges, though the threats have likely recovered. Returned but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, they often wear masks made of metal or wood, but even these coverings are melancholic in appearance. When shadar-kai are sent away from the Shadowfell to do the Raven Queen’s bidding, they take on
of lost souls. Any adventurers who travel to the Nine Hells to procure a vial of this powder will likely draw the attention of the shadar-kai, who will attempt to steal or barter for it. Adventurers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
along the length of the cavern. Survivors of attacks on the level above will most likely make a stand in the grand entry cavern if they are still in relatively good shape. Secret Exits. The boulders
strength. 7. Guest Cavern A torch-lit place adorned with tapestries, this comfortable chamber has skins and hides covering the floor and a bed heaped with soft pelts. Furnishings include a chest, a bag
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
common example of this type of villain, your villain could be a serial arsonist favoring a certain type of building, a magical sickness that affects spellcasters who cast a specific spell, a thief that
-detailed cast of NPCs. Some of these NPCs fall neatly into the categories of allies and patrons, but most are likely to be characters or creatures whose attitudes toward the adventurers remain undecided
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
individuals in a clan to fall prey to occasional bickering and infighting. Abbathor’s influence affects some dwarves more than others, and even those with the strongest resolve can be tempted to
that can prove useful against the vagaries of the outside world, but that is likely to be the extent of their contact. Under normal circumstances, dwarves prefer to be left alone. Interacting with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, Leosin Erlanthar or Ontharr Frume are likely candidates.) Varram the White. The adventurers learn the location of one of the cult’s highest-ranking leaders—Wyrmspeaker Varram. After discovering that
over one of the dragon masks essential to Severin’s plans. The characters must infiltrate a cult stronghold and claim the mask, then save a nearby village from the blue dragon that means to take the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, no one has succeeded in escaping through Lathos, and the location of the portal’s exit in the mortal world is unknown. Escaping Characters. Escaping through Lathos is likely an appealing option as
undertaking, as it shakes the foundation of Theros’s division of life and death. The exact details of Phenax’s route are unclear, and aside from forging masks and a final swim, any number of challenges among
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
particular interest in trickery, known as “smiling ones,” wear two-faced masks as they practice their deceptions and prey on those who are susceptible to their charms. Statistics for cloud giant
smiling ones appear in chapter 3 of this book.
Masks of Nobility Ancient depictions of Memnor often showed him wearing a two-faced mask. Because of this, cloud giant nobles seldom show their faces, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, Chishinix isn’t likely to suffer their presence for long. She telepathically alerts the other fanatics and attacks. If reduced to fewer than 30 hit points, she retreats to join the others. A2: Refectory
fragments, the fanatic takes the same amount of damage dealt to the obelisk. This backlash affects one fanatic each time the obelisk takes damage no matter where the fanatic is located, even if all the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, regardless of which side of the door one happens to be on. The chaotic nature of the connection between the spaces means that a door is likely to lead to a different chamber each time it is opened. To
Yams. Any creature that eats from the plate of candied yams is targeted by a faerie fire spell (save DC 15) that affects only it and lasts for 1 hour or until dispelled. Cheese-Stuffed Peppers. Any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
garments and holding colorful hand masks and feathered fans. Noble courtiers laugh and gossip as servants move among them, offering sugared treats on silver platters.
The music, people, food, decor, and
, which he keeps in his study. She proposes that the characters break into Iriolarthas’s study, steal his staff, and bring it to her. She declines to accompany them, on account of the likely danger. If