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Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
Eldraine.
High fae nobles use their illusions and innate magic to impress their peers and express their capricious natures. Many adorn themselves with auras of magic that dazzle others, while uttering
other complex games of wits against one another.
Most high fae remain secluded deep within the wilds of Eldraine. They draw power from motes of light found throughout the wilds, and they use their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
4. Caught in the Tentacles Ceilings. The central portion of this chamber has a domed ceiling 20 feet high. Wings to the east and west have 15-foot-high arched ceilings.
Crevasse. Orange light and
intense heat spill from a crevasse that splits the room nearly in two. (The source of the light is a river of lava 30 feet below, which widens toward the southeast, originating in area 40d.)
Statues
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the following boxed text to the players when the characters enter the Bleeding Citadel: A bright white light burns away the blood and grit staining your clothes. Restorative energy brings life to numb
muscles as the glow softens to reveal the interior of a sun-kissed cathedral. How light passes through the scab and into the stained glass windows is a mystery only magic can answer.
Pillars line a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
tapers at the edge to form a rim. The Spindle is 200 miles across at its base and tapers to a peak 1,000 miles above sea level. Light. The shores of the Spindle are dimly lit. The distant sun provides
—and Tarto knows it. Never one to mince words (even when those words are directed toward those who outrank her), this old, grizzled hadozee has light-tan skin and ebon-black fur graying at the temples
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
to alcoves in the north, west, and south walls. At the back of each alcove is a wooden statue with coins piled around its base.
Altar and Extradimensional Rift A detect magic spell reveals auras of
conjuration magic around the altar and the moaning rift above it. If the altar comes in contact with bright light, four cloakers fly out of the rift and attack all other creatures in the room. Once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
multicolored light and points a stony finger at the eastern arch.
The glowing statue depicts Halaster Blackcloak. It is a magic trap that casts a prismatic spray spell every time a creature emerges
creatures between the statue and the gate (save DC 19). A detect magic spell reveals auras of abjuration magic and evocation magic around the statue. It melds seamlessly with its base and the floor, as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
successful DC 25 Strength check. 18B. Chamber of Greed Torches shed light over rooms filled of treasure: chests heaped with coins, polished amphorae, strings of pearls, and ornate pieces of armor. Set into
spell reveals that the treasures radiate auras of illusion magic while in the shrine. None of these “treasures” are valuable. Locked Doors. The stone doors to area 18C are locked, with neither keyhole
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
strength measured in fields and pastures. It prospered for a time but was plagued by trolls and giants. The dwarves were obliged to build a stronghold underground, carving out the fortress-city of Tyar
, only to be abandoned again. It came to light again in 893 DR, when a group of adventurers who called themselves the Knights of the Silver Horn discovered the ruins. Over the next six years they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
chamber. (See area 13b for details.)
All three pillars and their silver knobs radiate auras of transmutation magic under the scrutiny of a detect magic spell. Any creature that touches a pillar’s
. Embedded in the wall next to the door is a brass panel with four brass buttons arranged in a diamond formation. (A similar panel appears inside the chamber.)
Light. A crystal dome in the ceiling sheds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
to these chambers can escape. 39a. Gold and Black Boudoir Light. The walls and ceiling are painted gold. Mounted to them are black iron sconces with continual flame spells cast on them. These fires
cast the entire room in bright, flickering light.
Carpet and Cushions. Thick, wall-to-wall carpeting with alternating gold and black zigzagging patterns covers the floor, with a few soft, gold silk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
spaced along the west wall. Each niche is 4 feet tall, 1 foot wide, 1 foot deep, and lit with ambient magical light.
Secret Door. A secret door in the south wall opens into area 39c.
The glass
encasing each niche is easily broken, allowing access to the fragment inside. Shattering the glass in a niche causes the light in that niche to go dark. Treasure. The jade staff is presently broken into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
characters must stand before the wall shrine and perform the following actions in no particular order: Donate at least 5 gp to the shrine while wearing a frog mask. Light a candle before the shrine
spell or similar effect reveals auras of abjuration and evocation magic around it. When the ritual is performed correctly, the sarcophagus lid unlocks and slides open. It contains the bones of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
toward those who outrank her), this old, grizzled hadozee has light-tan skin and ebon-black fur graying at the temples. She’s perpetually shrouded in a thick haze of cigar smoke, the smell of which often
comparison to some of the other instructors at the academy, Saerthe is an experienced spelljammer. Their eyes shimmer like pools of quicksilver, allowing them to see magical auras.
Saerthe’s quick wit and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
lake below the cage.
The stone door separating the mooring area from the spiral staircase (area 26) radiates auras of abjuration, conjuration, and illusion to a detect magic spell or similar effect
so hungry I could eat you alive, but I’ll settle for somethin’ else. Somethin’ livin’. Somethin’ light!”
The mouth is similar to that created by a magic mouth spell, but more powerful. A successful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
request, but enough to place her in a special crypt. A detect magic spell or similar effect reveals auras of evocation magic around the golden sun and the bejeweled cockroach (see “Treasure” below
turns angry as it emits rays of searing light. Each creature within 30 feet of the sun that doesn’t have total cover against it must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or be struck by a ray
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, on the Night of the Eye, when Krynn’s three moons align, the ruin is alive with magic once more. Soft light shines from the archway leading into the structure.
The characters know that they’re here
. Doors circle the room. The light of the moons cascades through broad windows high above. At the center of the room stands a serene-looking woman with long, gray hair and red robes. She nods as you enter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
flickering light across hieroglyphs carved into the tiled floor. At the center of the room, a gold-inlaid funeral barge stands atop a three-foot-tall stone dais. Resting on the deck of the barge is a
order, and his body lies atop a floor tile bearing the “foot” hieroglyph. A search of the body yields some valuables (see “Treasure” below). Four torches light the room. As long as they remain in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
dark when the characters enter. Any creature in the room that speaks the command word “candesca” causes the three crystal hemispheres in the ceiling to glow, filling the room with bright light. The
the decades-old bones of unknown adventurers who were killed by the guardians of the haven. A detect magic spell reveals three magical auras in this room. Two of these auras—one of divination magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
door requires a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check to open or close. The iron sconces are bolted to their niches and radiate faint auras of conjuration magic under the scrutiny of a detect
magic spell. Touching a sconce with an open flame causes a spectral fire to appear above the sconce. This flame sheds light and heat like a normal torch, and it burns until smothered. If a sconce is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
auras of blue and pink light. Many-faceted crystals grow around the periphery, reflecting the light in scintillating patterns.
This dimly lit cave is a planar nexus through which Iggwilv once
characters can sneak past the troglodytes with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Stealth) group check. Characters carrying a light source have disadvantage on this check. If combat breaks out here, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
statue radiates auras of abjuration and divination magic. The statue has AC 19, 200 hit points, and immunity to acid, cold, fire, lightning, poison, and psychic damage. Each time a creature damages the
spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17; +9 to hit with spell attacks). She has the following sorcerer spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): light, mage hand, mending 1st level (4 slots
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
Acropolis The white marble of this acropolis glitters with an outline of magical force. Atop the acropolis, an enormous orb made of crystal shines with a powerful, pale light that rivals the sun
enchanted grove, this marble-and-quartz palace of elven design rises gracefully toward the sky, encircled by music and glimmering light.
One of the city’s rare places meant solely for rest and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
shifting light, endless sky, changing climate, and eroding wind, represents a dream state, an unreality where nothing lasts and therefore nothing has significance. Ordning of Artistry Among stone giants
spend their lives mostly in darkness, stone giants have a nuanced appreciation of the effects of shadow and light. They design carvings to produce shadows in specific ways when a light source is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
feather fall spell. The sarcophagus is presently empty. Valin returns to it only if she is slain and re-forms, and uses the dimension door spell to leave it afterward. The sarcophagus radiates auras of
. Through the wall opposite the door, the room beyond can be vaguely seen—a vast, cubic chamber filled with shimmering points of light.
Any character who has a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 18 or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
light exits the orb.
The Supertemporal Arena drifts at the edge of the Elemental Chaos in an infinity of dissipating energies. Time in the Arena. The arena moves rapidly through time. Every minute
stars magically limned in fiery red or crackling green auras. The Fiends are playing a variation on the game three-dragon ante. The stakes are Material Plane worlds—those of the nimbus-marked stars
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
motionless in the air. Fruit Trees. Many of the trees in the garden bear glittering gold and silver fruit. A detect magic spell reveals auras of divination magic around the gold fruit and auras of
no roof, enabling characters to enter it from above if they have the means to do so. Oak trees fill much of the interior of this tower. Rays of light cut through the canopy, illuminating a marble
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
frequently engage in deceptions and other complex games of wits against one another. John Stanko Most high fae remain secluded deep within the wilds of Eldraine. They draw power from motes of light
Eldraine. Joshua Raphael High fae nobles use their illusions and innate magic to impress their peers and express their capricious natures. Many adorn themselves with auras of magic that dazzle others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
of guild spells that epitomize the type of magic the guild favors. The Boros Legion, for example, tends to prefer using spells of fire magic and holy light, and its guild spell list reflects that
right hand of the guildmaster — or even becoming the master yourself! Your status in your guild is measured by your renown score. As you increase that score, you gain the opportunity to advance in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
depth of the rocks and various decks of the ship are noted on map A.6. Light. The exposed decks of the Marshal and areas outside the ship are brightly lit by the sun during the day and dimly lit by the
at each stop. The statue weighs 1,500 pounds. A detect magic spell or similar effect reveals auras of enchantment and necromancy magic radiating from the statue. A creature of any nonchaotic alignment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
and nonmagical. Treasure. Three jeweled necklaces (worth 750 gp each) are lying across Sir Lee’s skeleton. Crypt 11 Tasha Petrovna—Healer of Kings, Light unto the West, Servant, Companion A skeleton
place built by healers, in a village called Krezk. When all turns to darkness, touch this holy symbol to the grave to summon the light and find a treasure long lost.” The message refers to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Repeat step 2 until one team has eliminated all the players on the other team.
Y4. Tower of Abjuration This tower reaches upward like a talon, its stonework studded in chiseled runes. A blue light
strike, the item disintegrates in a flash of blue light. Every time a character uses the anvil, there is a 25 percent chance that a tomb tapper (see appendix C) burrows its way into the tower to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, paintings, and tapestries of the cathedral radiate auras of illusion magic. These effects end if Elturel is freed from the chains of Avernus.
Dimensions. Each of the three levels of the cathedral is set
a magnificent pipe organ. Its ivory keys practically glow, even as its ebony keys seem to absorb all light.
The balcony looks out over area H3. Any character who sits down at the pipe organ can feel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
(rounded down). When calculating a monster’s damage output, also account for special off-turn damage-dealing features, such as auras, reactions, legendary actions, or lair actions. For example, a
expected challenge rating: 1–4, 10 hp; 5–10, 20 hp; 11 or higher, 30 hp. Life Drain Wight — Light Sensitivity Shadow demon — Magic Resistance Balor Increase the monster’s effective AC by 2. Magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
, starlike motes of light to sparkle along the saber’s blade. The former innkeeper of the Blade and Stars, a chaotic neutral half-orc bandit named Aurayaun, used to insist that the illusory effect was
experiments, replacing them with pauper’s corpses and weighted coffins. Should any of the family’s misdealing come to light, it would doubtlessly shock the city to the core and potentially force
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, starlike motes of light to sparkle along the saber’s blade. The former innkeeper of the Blade and Stars, a chaotic neutral half-orc bandit named Aurayaun, used to insist that the illusory effect was
deceased for her experiments, replacing them with pauper’s corpses and weighted coffins. Should any of the family’s misdealing come to light, it would doubtlessly shock the city to the core and potentially