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Hat of Many Spells

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

This pointed hat has the following properties. Spellcasting Focus. While holding the hat, you can use it as a Spellcasting Focus for your Wizard spells. Any spell you cast using the hat gains a

, and attacks you. 91–95 A vertical, 10-foot-diameter, two-way portal to another plane of existence opens in an unoccupied space within 30 feet of you and remains open until the end of your

Warlock

Classes Player’s Handbook

Armor, Sickle, 2 Dagger;Daggers, orb;Arcane Focus (orb), Book (occult lore), Scholar's Pack, and 15 GP; or (B) 100 GP Warlocks quest for knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the

multiverse. They often begin their search for magical power by delving into tomes of forbidden lore, dabbling in invocations meant to attract the power of extraplanar beings, or seeking places of power where

Wizard

Classes Player’s Handbook

;Arcane Focus (Quarterstaff), Robe, Spellbook, Scholar's Pack, and 5 GP; or (B) 55 GP Wizards are defined by their exhaustive study of magic’s inner workings. They cast spells of

mightiest spells change one substance into another, call meteors from the sky, or open portals to other worlds. Most Wizards share a scholarly approach to magic. They examine the theoretical

House Thuranni Heir

Backgrounds Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

or B: (A) Musical Instrument (same as above), Costume, Fine Clothes, 13 GP; or (B) 50 GP Given House Thuranni’s short history and focus on espionage, its leaders expect you to further the

Thuranni heir must actively spy at the behest of house elders. But even the house’s most insular artists and artisans must keep up with current political events and pass on or collect information when asked.

Nagpa

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

helped avert a war between the gods. She transformed them into the scabrous, birdlike creatures known as nagpas and rendered them able to acquire new lore and magical power only from the ruins of

patient and pursue several schemes simultaneously, so if one plan goes awry, they can shift their focus to another. Typically, nagpas emerge from the shadows only when they can deliver a finishing blow

Origami Crane

Equipment

Combat Utility Whimsy 6 0 10 Obojiman wizards say that due to their focus and intention, origami artists weave subtle energies into the folds and shapes of their creations

Dragon-Touched Focus

Magic Items Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

monster, Rime's binding ice* Gem. Rary's telepathic bond, Raulothim's psychic lance* Metallic. Fizban's platinum shield,* legend lore Dragon-Touched Focus (Ascendant);Ascendant (Legendary). The Ascendant

-Touched Focus (Slumbering);Slumbering (Uncommon). You have advantage on initiative rolls. While you are holding the focus, it can function as a spellcasting focus for all your spells. Dragon-Touched Focus

Blindheim

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

Radiant Eyes. While its eyes are open, a blindheim projects bright light in a 60-foot cone and dim light for an additional 60 feet. It sets the orientation of this cone at the end of each of its

, and can disturb or disrupt many creatures acclimated to the lightless depths. If a blindheim chooses to focus its gaze, this energy can even char flesh and bone. Opportunistic Mercenaries. Blindheims

Protective Verses

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

This leather-bound spellbook is reinforced with iron and silver fittings and an iron lock (DC 20 to open). As an action, you can touch the book’s cover and cause it to lock as if you cast

;protection from evil, and symbol. It functions as a spellbook for you. While you are holding the book, you can use it as a spellcasting focus for your wizard spells. The book has 3 charges, and it

Rogue Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

she disappears into the shadows as her fighter friend moves forward to kick the door open. A human lurks in the shadows of an alley while his accomplice prepares for her part in the ambush. When

. Suppressing a giggle, a gnome waggles her fingers and magically lifts the key ring from the guard’s belt. In a moment, the keys are in her hand, the cell door is open, and she and her

Halaster Blackcloak

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

attunement). It can be used as an arcane focus. Whoever is attuned to the blast scepter gains resistance to fire and lightning damage and can, as an action, use it to cast thunderwave as a 4th-level spell

changes. He prefers to remain unseen, skulking about invisibly or peering through scrying sensors that resemble wide-open eyes surrounded by sparkling motes of light. Halaster’s abilities far

Sibriex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Creature.Thought to be as old as the Abyss itself, sibriexes haunt remote parts of that plane, where they use their vile abilities to create new horrors and they seek ancient lore. Rivulets of blood and

parcel out lore only when doing so advances their plans. Sibriexes can channel the power of the Abyss to create new demons from other creatures. Some demons petition sibriexes for physical gifts, for

Stone of Golorr

Magic Items Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

1 minor detrimental property Legend Lore. The Stone of Golorr has 3 charges and regains 1d3 expended charges daily at dawn. While holding the stone, you can expend 1 of its charges to cast the

legend lore spell. By using the stone to cast legend lore, you communicate directly with the aboleth, and it shares its knowledge with you. The aboleth can’t lie to you, but the information it

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

tend to be loud, flashy, or explosive, even when the effect is unremarkable. For example, when you open the portal of a rope trick spell, the portal might be outlined by harmless, showy

sparkles. If you use an arcane focus, it probably takes the form of an intricate device that could include metal gauntlets, glass canisters, copper tubing, and leather straps attaching it to your body

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the snake as the embodiment of the qualities they most appreciated. They developed a philosophy of separating emotion from intellectual pursuits, allowing them to focus their energy on personal

keen intellect and magic to discover the secrets of making steel. Its military shattered rival tribes and developed advanced tactics for fighting in forests and open plains. The civilization grew into a

69. Mechanus Chain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

skill can make an Intelligence (Arcana) check to determine what, if anything, they recall about planar vortices and Mechanus chains. With a successful check, a character learns the appropriate lore

and all lore with a lower DC: DC 10: Planar vortices are incredibly destructive. No one can expect to enter a vortex and survive. DC 15: The chain is called a Mechanus chain. Such chains are crafted by

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

split open to show their contents and clusters of crystal points more than a foot in diameter that extend six to ten feet from the interior stone surfaces of the lair. These crystals resonate with the

, preferring caverns with at least one entrance submerged underwater. They prize locations with a combination of open space, connecting tunnels, and dead ends to make the most of their natural and

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragon lairs frequently exhibit or develop large and beautiful clusters of amethyst crystals, including massive cathedral geodes split open to show their contents and clusters of crystal points more

. They prize locations with a combination of open space, connecting tunnels, and dead ends to make the most of their natural and magical mobility, using flight and teleportation to navigate obstacles in

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

shadow on a balcony a stone’s throw away. She slides her blade free of its cloth-wrapped scabbard and peers through the open window at the tyrant prince, so vulnerable in the grip of sleep

. Whatever their discipline, monks are united in their ability to magically harness the energy that flows in their bodies. Whether channeled as a striking display of combat prowess or a subtler focus of

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

hiding themselves in brush and rubble. Rangers focus their combat training on techniques that are particularly useful against their specific favored foes. Thanks to their familiarity with the wilds

talents and abilities are honed with deadly focus on the grim task of protecting the borderlands. Independent Adventurers Though a ranger might make a living as a hunter, a guide, or a tracker, a

Warlock Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

stars overhead, a wild-eyed tiefling chants the mystic ritual that will open a doorway to a distant world. Warlocks are seekers of the knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the multiverse. Through

, while poring over tomes of forbidden lore, a brilliant student’s mind is opened to realities beyond the material world and to the alien beings that dwell in the outer void. Once a pact is made, a

House Thuranni Heir

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

: Choose one kind of Musical Instrument Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) Musical Instrument (same as above), Costume, Fine Clothes, 13 GP; or (B) 50 GP Given House Thuranni’s short history and focus

closely. This isn’t to say that every Thuranni heir must actively spy at the behest of house elders. But even the house’s most insular artists and artisans must keep up with current political events and pass on or collect information when asked.

Using the Golden Vault

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

Using the Golden Vault If you’re using the Golden Vault as a patron, a golden key is delivered to the characters in whatever manner you deem fit. When the characters use this key to open their music

box, the lid pops open and a soothing voice says the following: “Greetings, operatives. The Golden Vault needs you to obtain the true names of three powerful denizens of the Lower Planes: the pit

March to Nowhere

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

understand individuality in others. When speaking to a group, the tridrone might focus its attention on the adventurer it believes to be at the top of the party’s hierarchy even while talking to another

Research

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Research Krag is always open to recruiting someone to help organize Eliander’s library and take care of things in the graveyard. In return for help with his day job, Krag grants access to the library

learn one piece of lore regarding the region around Saltmarsh. That lore is the equivalent of one true statement about a person, place, or thing found within 25 miles of town. The DM is the final

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

shines from her hands, the man’s wounds knit closed, and his eyes open wide with amazement. A dwarf crouches behind an outcrop, his black cloak making him nearly invisible in the night, and watches

darkness, and to hunt the forces of evil wherever they lurk. Different paladins focus on various aspects of the cause of righteousness, but all are bound by the oaths that grant them power to do their

Lore of Lurue

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Lore of Lurue Lore of Lurue An Adventure for 8th—level Characters Written by Kelly Lynne D’Angelo Developed & Edited by Kim Mohan Lore of Lurue is the work of Ecamane Truesilver, the first High

being accepted, the book was stored in the library’s archives. The book offers a look into the history behind the founding of one of the most prominent cities in Faerûn, Silverymoon. In actuality, Lore

Research

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Research Forewarned is forearmed. The research downtime activity allows a character to delve into lore concerning a monster, a location, a magic item, or some other particular topic. Resources

, bribes, gifts, and other expenses. Resolution. The character declares the focus of the research — a specific person, place, or thing. After one workweek, the character makes an Intelligence check

Transferring Colleges

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

, as a bard in an Acquisitions Incorporated campaign, you now focus that learning into your own personal school of business. College of Glamour The lessons taught by the College of Glamour are right in

yourself to deliver your speeches in boardrooms and guildhalls. It’s all about convincing people to see your side of an issue — then motivating them to do exactly what you want. College of Lore Some

Iggwilv's Cauldron

Magic Items The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

gallons of wine, it can be used as the focus for a scrying spell. When this spell is cast using the cauldron as its focus, the target of the spell fails its saving throw automatically, and the spell

climbing meet eight dead and falling Eight snakes sneak under eight bats screaming Eight eyes open, always dreaming All on the cauldron that is ever seeming

Outer Planes

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

Outer Planes Streamers of noxious gas streaked that crimson dome like dirty clouds. They whirled to form what looked like giant eyes staring down, eyes that were swept away before they could focus

Acheron, the Infinite Battlefield of LN, LE Mechanus, the Clockwork Nirvana of LN Arcadia, the Peaceable Kingdoms of LN, LG The planes with an element of good in their nature are called the Upper Planes

Monk

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

that include channeling magic in the form of ki. Monk Subclass Guild Way of Shadow Dimir Way of the Four Elements Simic (focus on water- and air-related disciplines) Way of the Open Hand Selesnya, Simic Way of the Sun Soul* Boros *Appears in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything

Warlock

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

, Intimidation, Investigation, Nature, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training Light armor Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Leather Armor, Sickle, 2 Daggers, Arcane Focus (orb

), Book (occult lore), Scholar’s Pack, and 15 GP; or (B) 100 GP Warlocks quest for knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the multiverse. They often begin their search for magical power by

Temples

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

. These shrines are calm and peaceful, the air scented with Sarlonan incense. The chambers are open, providing space for martial arts. Labyrinthine patterns engraved on the floors serve as an aid to meditation, while the walls hold crystals that focus and amplify the psychic abilities of the priests.

Heroes of the Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

motivation, but it also might explain some of your class features or magic. A bard of the College of Lore might focus on the study of giants, a Rune Knight fighter (from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

with the Giant type, or you could write enmity toward giants into the tenets of your paladin’s Sacred Oath. Giant Lore You might have learned magic, martial techniques, or other secrets from studying

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