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Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Deduct the time it burned in increments of 1 minute from its total burn time.
While lit, the candle sheds Dim Light in a 30-foot radius. While you are within that light, you have Advantage on D20 Test
;D20 Tests. In addition, a Cleric or Druid in the light can cast level 1 spells they have prepared without expending spell slots.
Alternatively, when you light the candle for the first time, you can
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Basic Rules (2014)
is friendly to you gain a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws and can sense the location of any invisible hostile creature that is also in the bright light.
The rod's head stops glowing and the effect
the haft end of the rod in the ground, whereupon the rod's head sheds bright light in a 60-foot radius and dim light for an additional 60 feet. While in that bright light, you and any creature that
Monsters
Misplaced Monsters: Volume One
Fiery Wings. Rain’s wings are made of flame, and they shed bright light out to 15 feet and dim light for an additional 15 feet. At the start of each of Rain’s turns, each creature of Rain
points, the creature dies, and its body turns into glittery flowers.
Healing Rainbows. Rain releases a wave of rejuvenating multicolored light in a 30-foot cone. Each creature of Rain’s choice
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
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Spellcasting (Psionics). The githyanki casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: druidcraft, light, mage
the farthest reaches of Wildspace and the Astral Sea, even visiting worlds of the Material Plane from time to time, to study and catalog creatures it has never encountered before. Friendly contact with
Monsters
Misplaced Monsters: Volume One
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Spellcasting (Psionics). Sheldon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):
At will: light, mage hand (the hand
is invisible)
1/day each: dimension door, telekinesis
Created by Samuel B.
Sheldon is a friendly, good-natured dragon who collects and eats blueberries. When he’s not attending parties, he
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Spellcasting. Quill casts one of the following spells using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (save DC 17):
At will: light
past.
Although outwardly friendly, Quill is driven by three selfish desires: to preserve his well-being, to alleviate his boredom, and to escape Wisteria Vale. He holds a grudge against the Harpers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Mechanus Mechanus is where perfectly regimented order reigns supreme. It consists of equal measures of light and dark, and equal proportions of heat and cold. On Mechanus, law is reflected in a realm
perfect order, and “I” is ultimately subsumed into “we.” An adventure on Mechanus might lead characters to examine their individual egos in the light of the adventuring party. It might challenge a
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
silver light dance in the air around you, and phantasmal green leaves might waft through the air. A sensation of gentle warmth and the smell of spring flowers or autumn leaves might accompany your
Dimir agent.
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I know a disgruntled Golgari assassin who is ripe for recruitment.
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I’m friendly with a Gruul centaur who almost joined us a few years back.
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I once had a heated
Warlock
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are comfortable in light armor and know how to use simple weapons. Delvers into Secrets Warlocks are driven by an insatiable need for knowledge and power, which compels them into their pacts and
do between adventures. What kind of relationship do you have with your patron? Is it friendly, antagonistic, uneasy, or romantic? How important does your patron consider you to be? What part do you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Modrons Modrons are beings of absolute law that adhere to a hive-like hierarchy. They inhabit the plane of Mechanus and tend its eternally revolving gears, their existence a clockwork routine of
transforms in a flash of light, gaining the physical form of its new rank. The promoted modron is replaced by one of its underlings in the same manner, all the way to the lowest levels of the hierarchy
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the dragon ages. Eventually, the scales become translucent and shimmer in the light, rippling as the dragon moves. The dragon’s horns and spines hover above the body, moving and shifting along
emerald dragon has befriended a stone giant, who is teaching the dragon giant folklore.
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A young emerald dragon lairs in abandoned bandit caverns also occupied by a friendly earth elemental, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
destroyed. You can snuff it out early for use at a later time. Deduct the time it burned in increments of 1 minute from its total burn time. While lit, the candle sheds Dim Light in a 30-foot radius
. While you are within that light, you have Advantage on D20 Tests. In addition, a Cleric or Druid in the light can cast level 1 spells they have prepared without expending spell slots. Alternatively
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
destroyed. You can snuff it out early for use at a later time. Deduct the time it burned in increments of 1 minute from its total burn time. While lit, the candle sheds Dim Light in a 30-foot radius
. While you are within that light, you have Advantage on D20 Tests. In addition, a Cleric or Druid in the light can cast level 1 spells they have prepared without expending spell slots. Alternatively
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Automata Gate Destination: Clockwork Nirvana of Mechanus Primary Citizens: Modrons Rulers: Council of Order Automata is a machine of law and order. The town’s geography is as rigid as its bureaucracy
, its buildings meticulously maintained and erected with mathematical precision. The gate-town’s right-angled, nearly identical establishments flummox visitors, but the friendly modron residents that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
fellows and trapped here. Unable to find their way back to Mechanus, the modrons have been pressing on (and on), knowing that they must find their way back or be destroyed in the process. The
into clicking and popping noises. Among the words the monodrones repeat are “march,” “Mechanus,” “seventeen” (the number of cycles of the plane of Mechanus that mark the Great Modron March), and “lost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Light A tale that is perpetually dark in tone becomes tiresome very quickly. It needs to feature the occasional ray of light for contrast and to create a sense of hope. Monsters and other terrors
must be offset with creatures that are kind and lovable, giving the characters even more reasons to stand against the darkness. Here are a couple of ways to add glimmers of light to a tragic tale: In a
Ancient Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
shipping business.
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A talented young ranger is kidnapped by a deep dragon who wants a hunting partner.
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A friendly young copper dragon seeks an entourage, hoping to impress the deep dragon
the rest of the lair, this chamber is lit by phosphorescent fungal blooms that give off soft green, blue, and purple light.
Hoard Chamber. The dragon’s hoard is hidden away in a more remote
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. While in that bright light, you and any creature that is friendly to you gain a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws and can sense the location of any invisible hostile creature that is also in the bright
invisibility. Protective Aura. As an action, you can plant the haft end of the rod in the ground, whereupon the rod’s head sheds bright light in a 60-foot radius and dim light for an additional 60 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Planar Effects The Concordant Express moves across the known planes of existence by passing through invisible portals only the train’s sapient Engine Car can find. The train’s next stop is Mechanus
deafened. Outside the train, bright light becomes dim light, and dim light becomes darkness. 6 Ysgard. Silent, spectral warriors from Valhalla fly around the train on ghostly chariots pulled by ghostly steeds. Any creature aboard the train that would be reduced to 0 hit points drops to 1 hit point instead.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Glitch the Quadrone Not long after agreeing to undertake the adventure, the characters encounter a friendly quadrone named Glitch. (When and where this happens is up to you.) The quadrone used to
train ticket per character, and an ink pen. The tickets are made from paper-thin sheets of brass and grant passage to Mechanus aboard the Concordant Express. Each ticket is stamped with a boarding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. While in that bright light, you and any creature that is friendly to you gain a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws and can sense the location of any invisible hostile creature that is also in the bright
invisibility. Protective Aura. As an action, you can plant the haft end of the rod in the ground, whereupon the rod’s head sheds bright light in a 60-foot radius and dim light for an additional 60 feet
Adult Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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A talented young ranger is kidnapped by a deep dragon who wants a hunting partner.
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A friendly young copper dragon seeks an entourage, hoping to impress the deep dragon holding the
allies and servitors. Like the rest of the lair, this chamber is lit by phosphorescent fungal blooms that give off soft green, blue, and purple light.
Hoard Chamber. The dragon’s hoard is hidden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
, each one fitted with a large, gear-shaped keyhole. Pale light shines through paper-thin gaps around the doors, but not the keyholes.
A stocky angel with cerulean skin and a pointed helmet leans
wings. Omid has orders to deliver the Stranger safely to Mechanus, where judgment awaits. The deva’s glowing mace is reminiscent of a large key. The head of the mace lines up neatly with the gear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Sunken ruin (inhabited or haunted) 8 Sunken statue or monolith 9 Friendly and curious giant sea horse 10 Patrol of friendly merfolk 11 Patrol of hostile merrow (coastal waters) or sahuagin (deep
at a depth greater than 200 feet counts as 4 hours. Underwater Visibility Visibility underwater depends on water clarity and the available light. Use the Underwater Encounter Distance table to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
cog rises from the water, with two matching cogs connected to it. Rusty metal conduits stretch from the cavern walls to the cogs. The water of the lake is slimy, with pinpricks of phosphorescent light
happens automatically in 1d4 minutes. The lights at the bottom of the lake are phosphorescent crabs that feed on the muck. Each crab sheds dim light in a 5-foot radius but stops glowing 10 minutes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Elturel Elturel, a large, orderly city overlooking the River Chionthar, is filled with merchants, river traders, and farmers’ markets. Its most distinguishing feature is a brilliant magical light
that hovers above it, illuminating it day and night. This light is painful to undead and is visible from almost every corner of Elturgard (of which Elturel is the capital), appearing from afar as a star
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
and the fire beetles share this delicate ecosystem with the myconids, serving to help control the growth of fungi in the caverns. The light from the fire beetles’ carapaces is the cave’s only
. Characters who make telepathic contact with the myconids are greeted warmly. The myconids offer to take visitors to their sovereign (area 4b) or escort them to the edge of their domain. The friendly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Elturel Elturel, a large, orderly city overlooking the River Chionthar, is filled with merchants, river traders, and farmers’ markets. Its most distinguishing feature is a brilliant magical light
that hovers above it, illuminating it day and night. This light is painful to undead and is visible from almost every corner of Elturgard (of which Elturel is the capital), appearing from afar as a star
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
eyes everywhere. Solve the riddles and follow my directions to the letter.”
The goblin is friendly, and its offer is genuine. It’s name is Igor (pronounced eye-gor), which it reveals only if asked
emits light in a 5-foot radius, but only so long as the goblin holds it. The lantern goes dark if any other creature takes custody of it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
are made of wood banded with iron. Most have no locks but can be barred. It takes a successful DC 20 Strength check to break open a barred door.
Floors. All floors are made of white stone.
Light
. Due to its many windows, Feathergale Spire is brightly lit during the day and dimly lit at night. With the reinforced shutters closed, the light becomes dim during the day and dark at night.
Locks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Misplaced Monsters: Volume One
friendly creatures and punish evildoers, transforming the latter into glittering flowers. Rain Small Celestial, Lawful Good
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 60 (11d6 + 22)
Speed 30 ft
14
Languages Celestial, Common
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Fiery Wings. Rain’s wings are made of flame, and they shed bright light out to 15 feet and dim light for an additional
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
presented in episode 4. Modron in Need The pentadrone Stevie wants to travel back to Mechanus, and the characters could assist by using downtime or franchise tasks to make that happen. Research or
schmoozing might gain information from knowledgeable sages regarding existing portals to Mechanus, or unique rituals that can open a temporary portal. If the characters are successful in helping Stevie get
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
eerie green light pulses from this beacon, shining westward out to sea. With each green pulse of light, you hear the thump of a slow-beating heart.
Characters searching for a safe way down the cliffs
giant crab waves its claws at the characters, who can interpret this behavior as a friendly gesture with a successful DC 13 Wisdom (Animal Handling) check. A sea elf named Miraal used magic to imbue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
. These flying pests subsist on a diet of fresh blood. The stirges avoid the minotaur, but they are Hostile toward all other creatures. Bright Light or any noise louder than a whisper wakes the stirges
, which then start combat. The light from the fire beetles in area I3 is visible from here but is too dim to awaken the stirges. In combat, the stirges gorge themselves until they’ve drunk the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
highest shelves. Continual flame spells light the well-traveled areas, and the Avowed employ driftglobes when visiting remote sections. An intricate arrangement of mounted mirrors lights the upper reaches
Mechanus. The Avowed struck a deal with the creatures, and they’ve been part of the library staff ever since. Working alongside the Avowed, the modrons catalog and shelve books, though each of them can