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Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
ability (spell save DC 19):
At Will: Detect Magic, Detect Thoughts, Light, Lightning Bolt (level 4 version), Mage Armor (included in AC), Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
2/Day Each: Scrying, Sending
knowledge of an even older version of himself. One of Manshoon’s enemies, Halaster Blackcloak, removed Manshoon’s left arm at the elbow. Manshoon now uses a mechanical prosthetic arm
Monsters
Keys from the Golden Vault
, and the defender can’t make Electrified Bite attacks while grappling.A clockwork defender is a mechanical quadruped that vaguely resembles a hound. Its eyes glow and can project intense but
harmless beams of light. It tirelessly protects whatever its creator wants, and it can be programmed by its creator not to attack certain kinds of creatures.PoisonLight Beam. The defender emits bright light from its eyes in a 60-foot cone, or it shuts off this light.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
;t stunned.
Spellcasting. The diviner casts one of the following spells, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
At will: light, mage hand, message, prestidigitation
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they might be know-it-alls, spilling insights to advance their own status.
Wizards
Wizards pursue magical power through the study of arcane texts. Some travel the world searching for esoteric tomes, while others train lesser wizards or collaborate with colleagues to create new spells.
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
":"force"} force damage.
Spellcasting. The champion casts one of the following spells, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At will: Light, Mage Armor (self only), Mage
Hand, Minor Illusion
2/day each: Charm Person, Disguise Self, Silent Image
1/day each: Crown of Madness, ShatterChampions are blessed by Usamigaras to advance the faction by any means necessary. They
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, plus 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Longsword", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage. The dragonborn can cause the sword to flare with bright light, and the
themselves to their divine ancestor. Dragonborn champions advance the cause of their dragon god among draconic creatures and other folk alike.
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
see.
Clockwork horrors communicate with each other by means of clicks, whirs, and similar mechanical sounds that imitate the Thri-kreen language perfectly, leading some to speculate the first
clockwork horror was the brainchild of a thri-kreen artificer. A horror can also emit light from its crystal eye, issuing dot-and-dash messages to other creatures that can see the light. Creatures besides
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
(Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Incinerating Beam"}. The colossus fires a beam of light in a 150-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in the line must make a
unleashed its mightiest creations: the warforged colossi. These enormous mechanical warriors thundered across Cyre, crushing everything in their paths and leaving ruin behind them. Meant to end the war
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
, but negotiates for passage if the characters speak to it. The gynosphinx appears to have suffered ancient injuries to its head, which have healed and been replaced by mechanical components. Both the
expedition, the enhanced sphinx was subsequently repaired with magical-mechanical parts — and (unknown to it) programmed by Kwalish to serve his needs and guard this location. The sphinx’s head is also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Clockwork Defender A clockwork defender is a mechanical quadruped that vaguely resembles a hound. Its eyes glow and can project intense but harmless beams of light. It tirelessly protects whatever
attacks while grappling.
Bonus Actions
Light Beam. The defender emits bright light from its eyes in a 60-foot cone, or it shuts off this light.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
8. Office of the Torturer Characters approaching this area from the north can see activity through the open doorway to area 9, but can’t make out any details until they advance beyond the corridor
strongbox holds treasure collected from Andras’s recent victims—110 sp, 55 gp, 10 pp, five rubies (worth 100 gp each), and a vial of mummy rot antidote (see appendix C). Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes Andras to return here from area 9 and prepare to rest.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
forget to write,” she says with a grin.
Far above you, in the space above Toril, a mothlike ship appears. Its purpose unknown, it waits, biding its time…
Character Advancement The characters advance to
5th level and are ready for Light of Xaryxis! To Be Continued!
The adventure doesn’t stop here! The fate of the world is at stake, and the adventurers are well suited to take on the challenge of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
with mechanical frames into which it slots different lenses. This is the same magical technology that was used to create another artifact, Daoud’s Wondrous Lanthorn. The medusa is nicknamed “Daoud’s
Living Lanthorn” as a result. The enhanced medusa uses the medusa stat block with the following changes: It has truesight out to a range of 60 feet. It can cast the light cantrip at will. Its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Chamber Missions The Chamber Missions table suggests several ways that adventurers might (knowingly or unknowingly) be asked to advance the Chamber’s agenda, while the Chamber Adventures table offers
house against a rival draconic attack. 5 Steal a local sage’s research to prevent them from discovering the Chamber’s activities. 6 Recreate an ancient ritual that will bring a new piece of the Prophecy to light.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
of radiant light fly through the air, narrowly missing you as several starfish-like plant creatures creep out of the jungle and advance threateningly.
Warwyck Blastimoff, a lawful good giff shipmate
The Aartuks of Aruun With the help of the Wildspace orrery, the characters arrives at Aruun in ten days. As the ship approaches the moon, read: Flashes of light on the surface of Aruun can be seen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
10. Prison Cells Characters entering this area can see activity through the open doorway to area 11, but can’t make out any details until they advance. If the characters engage in any noisy or
noticeable activity here (including advancing down the corridor with light sources), Stolos emerges from area 11 to investigate. A long hallway leads past six cell doors, alternating three on each side
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
radiance and shadow takes concrete form in Silverquill magic, as students learn to manifest brilliant light or inky darkness with their spells. The fundamental argument among Silverquill’s scholars
centers on the purpose of communication. Is it to help others or further a personal agenda? Does literature selflessly better society or selfishly advance one’s own goals? The college’s perspective of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
area of smoky haze for 1 hour thereafter. Heat. Duergar have darkvision and don’t need light to see; even so, most rooms are heated by stone braziers filled with glowing-hot coals, and such areas are
. The three levels of the fortress are connected by two mechanical elevators that are continually moving up and down their shafts, except for a 1-minute stop each time it arrives at a floor. One
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. Think about any accessibility needs you or they might have. Some players might have difficulty with low light, background music, strong odors, cramped spaces, or specific allergens. Accommodate what
little non-player traffic. If space is shared, reserve the space in advance. You can also play D&D anywhere you might come together in an online space, from a group video call to a sophisticated virtual
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
Obscured, and the fog can’t be blown away. The fog doesn’t dissipate until the characters defeat the horde’s warlord. Light. This adventure begins on a sunny afternoon, but a thin, magical fog covers
the sky. Although there isn’t any direct sunlight, Bright Light prevails in all areas except in the fog, which is an area of Darkness. Siege Equipment. The fortress has five siege weapons provided by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, faced down mechanical beholders, and robbed a bank operated by devils. The team has also rubbed shoulders with some of the most notorious figures in the Forgotten Realms, including bumping into Drizzt
the curse. Dabbling in some light cloning and contracting the help of a trash witch, the team managed to restore Jim to peak productivity. Never one to waste company resources, Omin also traded Jim’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Think about any accessibility needs you or they might have. Some players might have difficulty with low light, background music, strong odors, cramped spaces, or specific allergens. Accommodate what
little non-player traffic. If space is shared, reserve the space in advance. You can also play D&D anywhere you might come together in an online space, from a group video call to a sophisticated virtual
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
mechanical lift inside a two-story housing with sealed, sliding glassteel doors (see “Glassteel Doors” above). Once inside the elevator, a creature can command it to ascend or descend as a Magic action by
crystal sconces affixed to the walls light all locations in the complex with Bright Light. A creature can turn a sconce on or off by tapping it. Walls, Floors, and Ceilings The walls, floors, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
floor-to-ceiling glass tanks, four of which are filled with a light-blue fluid in which the body of an elderly male human is suspended. Three of the bodies appear lifeless and inert. The fourth looks
picked with a successful DC 18 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools, or it can be forced with a successful DC 18 Strength check. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 or more charges in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Sample Traps The magical and mechanical traps presented here vary in deadliness and are presented in alphabetical order. Collapsing Roof Mechanical trap This trap uses a trip wire to collapse the
of the area is filled with rubble and becomes difficult terrain. Falling Net Mechanical trap This trap uses a trip wire to release a net suspended from the ceiling. The trip wire is 3 inches off the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
light seeping out of it. The creature that erupts from the wooden statue is a tree blight (see appendix D) that the druids call Wintersplinter. The green light comes from the magic gem embedded in its
who have previously visited the winery and the vineyard. Whether they try to halt its advance is up to them. Once the tree blight departs, Strahd commands the druids and berserkers to leave the hill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Champion of Usamigaras Champions are blessed by Usamigaras to advance the faction by any means necessary. They boast a greater repertoire of spells than their fellows and can radiate an aura of
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At will: Light, Mage Armor (self only), Mage Hand, Minor Illusion
2/day each: Charm Person, Disguise Self, Silent Image
1/day each: Crown of Madness
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
of time engaged in the same activity, advance the die to the next hour. Three events take place every night at a particular hour: Hour 1: Welcome Gifts. Small gifts are handed out to lucky guests. Hour
(see “Meeting Witch and Light” toward the end of the chapter). Characters who attend the Big Top Extravaganza can also receive an invitation to meet with the owners, even if the carnival’s mood isn’t in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Players may have difficulty with low light, loud background music, small printed text, strong odors, cramped spaces, specific allergens, or challenges with programs (if playing online). If any player
, negotiate with non-players to reserve the space in advance. You can also reduce distracting stimuli by turning screens off, covering decorations, and moving unnecessary objects away. Music Consider
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
— clockwork ants forming signals and signs, messages drawn by mechanical hands, consultation with the trapped mind flayer, and so on. As best he can, Kwalish tries to instruct characters in the methods that
concerns, and he believes that the secrets of the technology found in the Barrier Peaks hold a vast potential to advance knowledge. If questioned, he proudly details his experiments (including with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
, whirs, and similar mechanical sounds that imitate the Thri-kreen language perfectly, leading some to speculate the first clockwork horror was the brainchild of a thri-kreen artificer. A horror can also
emit light from its crystal eye, issuing dot-and-dash messages to other creatures that can see the light. Creatures besides clockwork horrors can learn this blinking light code, which is called
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
3. Entrance to the Tomb This broad tunnel is currently being shaped into the tomb’s elaborate entryway. This is an active site, featuring a number of artisans working by lantern light to plaster the
, spiders, and all manner of things are shown on the walls.
Looking South The muralists’ lantern light illuminates the north half of this area. The details of area 6 are visible only when characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
carries torches in two hands to provide light for the sculptors. With the other two, it hands out hammers, chisels, and other tools as needed. The girallon challenges the characters unless they bear
Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the girallon to leave. Roll a d4. On a 1–2, the girallon checks in with Moghadam in area 1. On a 3–4, it goes to see Phenex in area 14.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
them with bright, colorful murals that include large spheres of different colors. Other artisans work at stone cutting. Watching over them all is a massive four-armed girallon, helping to light the area
words that compel the girallon into service. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the girallon to leave. Roll a d4. On a 1–2, the girallon checks in with Moghadam in area 1. On a 3–4, it goes to see Phenex in area 14.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
advance. Characters who agreed to join can pick up their first payment of 5 gp from Vendri’s clerk today. Characters in need of equipment can freely take any mundane weapons, light armor, or medium armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
E5: Planartarium Car Glowing symbols on the floor line the perimeter of this domed car. In the middle of the car is a mechanical model suspended over a dais that has more glowing symbols on it. The
-shaped model above the dais represents the Outlands and its sixteen gate-towns. The tiny ring at the top of the spire represents Sigil. A magical mote of golden light denotes the train’s location