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Isolde

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

spells, requiring no material components: 3/day each: alter self, command, detect magic 1/day: plane shift (self only) Magic Resistance Aura. While holding Nepenthe, Isolde creates an aura in a 10-foot

become the masters of hers. To appease Zybilna, this arrangement would remain in place only until the two carnivals crossed paths again. Zybilna was intrigued enough by the shadar-kai to let Isolde go

Fraz-Urb'luu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

will: alter self (can become Medium-sized when changing his appearance), detect magic, dispel magic, phantasmal force 3/day each: confusion, dream, mislead, programmed illusion, seeming 1/day each

’s Guide for more on madness. Madness of Fraz-Urb’luu d100 Flaw (lasts until cured) 01–20 “I never let anyone know the truth about my actions or

Franchise Advancement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

2. If the characters want their headquarters to be a giant bouncing rubber ball, let them go for it! In the end, that option can still make use of the general idea and mechanics of a walking statue

help the players get excited about designing and selecting their franchise upgrades. Some players might focus on mechanics, while others enjoy the creativity of dreaming up how a franchise headquarters

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

.) Simic Guild Spells Spell Level Spells Cantrip acid splash, druidcraft 1st detect poison and disease, expeditious retreat, jump 2nd alter self, enhance

. (Neutral) 4 Greater Good. I want to reshape the world into higher forms of life so that all can enjoy evolution. (Good) 5 Logic. It’s foolish to let emotions and principles

Insatiable Hungers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

connections and opportunities. Depict the public’s interest in the characters by using the renown system presented in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Start the characters with high renown scores, but let their

lavish social events. As their novelty fades, though, they’ll find passersby snickering behind their backs and social circles closing to them. There are ways to alter the characters’ social trajectory, though, such as embracing a relationship with Harkon Lukas.

Never Alone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

lizardfolk guards heading out on patrol and monsters potentially breaking free and running amok. When that happens, keep a rough idea of where those guards and monsters might be heading, and let the

patrolling the laboratory section (areas 1 to 23). On a 3–4, it patrols the temple section (areas 24 to 39). There are no fixed mechanics for encounters with the thessalhydra, but feel free to have

Tyrants Operations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Tyrants Operations The Tyrants are master grifters, conducting a host of short and long cons throughout the city. Much like the Boromar Clan, they have a general live-and-let-live relationship with

the ability to permanently alter someone’s appearance. First and foremost, the Tyrants deal in information. They hoard secrets, and for the right price they can be persuaded to share what they know. Occasionally a Tyrant approaches someone with an offer of information in exchange for gold.

Spell Attacks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

spell has a casting time. For example, the Chill Touch spell has a casting time of an action. A game mechanic, such as Opportunity Attack, doesn’t let you alter that casting time unless a feature says

by several classes, including the Fighter and Paladin) doesn’t let you cast extra attack spells. That feature specifically relies on the Attack action, not the Magic action or any other action. In

Respect for the Players

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

example, you could ignore a Critical Hit to save a character’s life. Don’t alter die rolls too often, though, and never let the players know when you fudge a die roll. Visible Die Rolls. Rolling dice

to make players much more careful about what they say, which can dampen the atmosphere and discourage humor. Other DMs let players change their minds freely. This creates a more relaxed mood at the

Respect for the Players

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

example, you could ignore a Critical Hit to save a character’s life. Don’t alter die rolls too often, though, and never let the players know when you fudge a die roll. Visible Die Rolls. Rolling dice

to make players much more careful about what they say, which can dampen the atmosphere and discourage humor. Other DMs let players change their minds freely. This creates a more relaxed mood at the

Character Incarnations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

“Running Glitch Characters” section. Let players discover that dead characters return in new incarnations during play rather than revealing this outright. When an incarnation appears, they are attuned to

dead and resurrection until their next incarnation appears. Spells that permanently alter characters, such as reincarnate, continue to affect an incarnation even after they die and return.

Netherese Necropolis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

of the Realms, including a Netherese demilich. It also contains a mythallar (described in appendix D), a magic item that can raise an entire city into the air and alter the weather in a fifty-mile

choose to aid or oppose these wizards is up to them, but one thing is certain: the Arcane Brotherhood won’t let a band of adventurers stand between them and the magic that waits to be found in the doomed, sepulchral ruin.

Madness of Fraz-Urb'luu

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

, which is a character flaw that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more on madness. Madness of Fraz-Urb’luu d100 Flaw (lasts until cured) 01–20 “I never let anyone know the truth

: At will: alter self (can become Medium-sized when changing his appearance), detect magic, dispel magic, phantasmal force 3/day each: confusion, dream, mislead, programmed illusion, seeming 1

Distressed Magistrate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

telepathically alter Ahn-Jun’s memories. Ahn-Jun treasures the ring and usually keeps it invisible—a property of the ring—while wearing it. The magistrate takes little solace in this protection, though, as

they don’t know what’s befallen the city or why, and they fear the strangeness is all in their own mind. Personality Trait. “Please let me know how I can help. I’ll do my best!” Ideal. “I know who I

Madness of Fraz-Urb'luu

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

, which is a character flaw that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more on madness. d100 Flaw (lasts until cured) 01–20 “I never let anyone know the truth about my actions or

) Innate Spellcasting. Fraz-Urb’luu’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 23). Fraz-Urb’luu can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: alter self

Flesh Golem

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

similar fate, but I shan’t let their concerns stall my progress. I need fresh corpses, and if those bumpkins can’t get them for me, I’ll use theirs instead.” — From the diary of Evangeliza Lavain

golem takes fire damage, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn. Immutable Form. The golem is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form

14. Shrine of Laduguer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

over the shrine are two arcanaloths named Aximus and Exekarus. These fiends use alter self spells to appear as duergar priests. Valtagar and the duergar under his command avoid the shrine, finding the

maxims include: “No matter how much wealth and power you have, it’s never enough.” “The fight never ends. Take what you deserve and destroy all who stand in your way.” “Let no emotion rule you

Role of the Dungeon Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

group, so let the players contribute to the outcome through the words and deeds of their characters. If some players are reluctant to speak up, remember to ask them what their characters are doing

adventure has no prescribed outcome. You can alter any encounter to make it more interesting and fun for your particular group of players. Keep a notepad and some graph paper handy. Use the notepad to keep

11. Drow Outpost

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

as the aboleth and the kuo-toa plot to annihilate one another. Melith is happy to let adventurers meddle in the war between the aboleth and the kuo-toa. If the characters approach her peacefully, she

waterproof zurkhwood tube, 25 pp in a spider silk pouch, and her spellbook, which has black leather covers traced with webs of gold. The book contains the following spells: alter self, cloudkill, Evard’s

17. Arcturia's Court

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

lich, with these changes: In addition to her walking speed, Arcturia has a flying speed of 60 feet and can hover. She can cast the alter self spell at will and uses the following list of prepared spells

them at once. Otherwise, she has no grievance with the adventurers and is happy to let them go on their way, neither helping or hindering their efforts. Animal-Headed Humanoids Like Rabbithead in area 14

Ankheg

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

with magic. While they prefer to let magical servants or other yugoloths do their fighting for them, arcanaloths can defend themselves with arcane might, banishing opponents into the pages of their

the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At Will: Alter Self, Detect Magic, Identify, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1/Day Each: Contact Other Plane, Detect Thoughts, Dimension Door, Mind Blank

Dimensional Caverns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

sincere in their attempts to engage the deep crow, you can decide that successful roleplaying and a reasonable number of successful ability checks let them gain Raah’s trust. On a badly failed check or

. If you need mechanics for this scenario, call for DC 14 Charisma (Persuasion) checks from each character offering advice to determine how well Raah takes it. Moving On When the characters have either

Creating a Race or Subrace

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

options are inferior). When the time comes to design the game elements of the race, such as its traits, take a look at the game’s existing races and let them inspire you. Cosmetic Alterations A simple

eladrin character’s Intelligence is appropriate. There’s no need to alter the basic weapon training shared by high elves and wood elves. An ability that sets the eladrin apart from other elves is

M20. Paper Birds and Hidden Belfry

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

safe. Let me know how you wish to proceed. Your beloved sister, End Lord Kelek, I have written a new play titled The Agonies of Alagarthas. It’s a tragic tale inspired by real-life misfortune

characters safely to the Palace of Heart’s Desire, refusing to alter their course, and fly away afterward. The birds’ plumage is soft and comforting, and each passenger gains the benefit of a long rest at

Dragon Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

encounter with a dragon needs to involve combat, let alone an all-out fight to the death. Maybe the characters are trying to help a kobold Keeper of Dragons retrieve a wyrmling kidnapped by a gang of

better. 10 When the dragon is agitated, the regional effects that alter the terrain around the lair create visible changes around the dragon each round. 11 Factions and grudges within the

Threshold Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

passphrase. If a character responds with the passphrase they learned in the “Occupied Mansion” section (“By her will: the world”) the draconians let the characters pass. If they don’t speak the

southwest desk here, has been using his magic to alter the magical mirrors’ focuses, fixing one on Kalaman. Talking with Lohezet. Lohezet is surprised to see strangers. After discerning the characters

Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

useful, more reliable, and more appropriate allies than the repulsive bullywugs are. He cannot alter the arrangement without countering Rezmir’s orders, but Borngray has taken small steps to restore

, and metal-tipped arrows have been turned over to them. The lizardfolk are much better armed at this point than they let on to either the bullywugs or the cultists. When the time comes to move against

Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

lizardfolk would be more useful, more reliable, and more appropriate allies than the repulsive bullywugs are. He cannot alter the arrangement without countering Rezmir’s orders, but Borngray has taken small

, spears, daggers, shields, and metal-tipped arrows have been turned over to them. The lizardfolk are much better armed at this point than they let on to either the bullywugs or the cultists. When the time

Areas of the Vault

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

to area V5. The door opens automatically when a dwarf (or a creature transformed into a dwarf with an alter self spell or similar magic) touches it; otherwise, a successful DC 17 Strength (Athletics

side of the hammer that was facing the wall is the following inscription in Dwarvish runes: “Let hearts be lifted and battles won.” The hammer must be removed from its indentation for the inscription

World-Shaking Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

, famine, fire, plague, flood — disasters on a grand scale can eradicate whole civilizations without warning. Natural (or magical) catastrophes redraw maps, destroy economies, and alter worlds. Sometimes the

table resemble those that affect our own world. Think of planar warps and magic gone awry like nuclear incidents; they’re big events that unnaturally alter the land and its people. For example, in the

Necropolis Locations (Y20-Y29)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Annihilation and Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage. The first group of these magical obelisks was crafted by a secret society of spellcasters called the Weavers. These obelisks could alter reality on

only a few seconds before she dies and turns to dust; with her dying breath, she implores the characters in Loross (the dead Netherese tongue) to “destroy the crown … release my memories … let me have

Locations A - D

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

-aged woman with a wry sense of humor named Arleosa Starhenge (NG female Chondathan human commoner). Born in a wild magic zone, Arleosa has the innate magical ability to cast the alter self spell three

harnessed horses or oxen can be driven through the water to bathe them, drive off flies, and let them drink. It also boasts a tanner, a smith, some horse dealers and trainers who keep extensive stables, and

NPCs by Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

existing laws (let the Azorius fret over that), but the establishment of equitable and compassionate relationships among all of Ravnica’s people. That means protecting the weak from the depredations of

mystery that shrouds them and their work. Their ability to read and alter memories commands respect from the other members of House Dimir and makes them useful in the full spectrum of the guild’s activities

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