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The Book of Many Things
and their monstrous inhabitants for excitement and glory; you do it because every other path is closed to you. But you have risen high on fortune’s wheel once before, and with luck and fortitude
containing 13 gp
Feature: Still Standing
You have weathered ruinous misfortune, and you possess hidden reserves others don’t expect. You gain the Alert, Skilled, or Tough feat (your choice). Your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
fiend Karnyros, the balor Errtok, and the marilith Hexalanthe. Their true names are known to an outlaw called the Stranger, who is being transported to Mechanus on an interplanar train called the
Glitch, a former train operative who now works for us. Good luck, operatives.”
Closing the music box causes the golden key to vanish.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Exploring Automata CoupleOfKooks “You think Automata’s straight streets and ticks and tocks are order?! Wake up! The powers of Mechanus don’t want what’s best for you. They want you predicable
. Don’t feed yourself to their machine!”
–Legis, former Council of Anarchy member before being imprisoned in Mechanus
As the characters approach Automata, read the following description: Rigid beings
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Luthic. He predicts that the war will end with Luthic the only deity standing, as the cave mother ascends to rule her warrior children.
Life in the Tribe
Orcs survive through savagery and force of
corpse’s ears for three days to ward off any retribution, and then bury or burn them.
Three ravens is always a good sign.
It is good luck to spit where you are about to sleep.
Gnome bones can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
for years, but their luck eventually ran out. Fiendish foes set their sights on the Stranger, forcing the Stranger to flee to the Material Plane and take refuge in the city-state of Akharin Sangar
and was caught impersonating an angel. When the Stranger refused to divulge any information about themself, a deva enforcer named Omid was tasked with delivering the Stranger to Mechanus to stand
Compendium
- 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
standing disc, which lies at the end of Modron Way—a wide, spireward-facing road paved with shimmering metal plates. Constructed around the opposite side of the gate is Concord Terminus, an interplanar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Vorn Standing next to some rocks and ferns is an 8-foot-tall statue, humanoid in shape with bronze fists, iron joints, an adamantine breastplate, and an iron helm with slits for eyes. The rest of the
deactivated shield guardian that once served as a wizard’s bodyguard. The wizard died from extreme bad luck decades ago — he fell out of a tree during a particularly bad bout of blue mist fever, hit his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. You wouldn’t be standing around in this cold otherwise.”
The speaker is Dannika Graysteel (lawful neutral half-elf acolyte), a scholar who thinks that wee elemental spirits known as chwingas might be
. She then tells them she’s been looking all over town and hasn’t found any chwingas. She suggests the characters might have better luck in one of the other settlements. She could continue the search
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Eternity of Gehenna Ribcage The Nine Hells of Baator Rigus The Infinite Battlefield of Acheron Automata The Clockwork Nirvana of Mechanus Fortitude The Peaceable Kingdoms of Arcadia Sigil, City of Doors
Sigil, its myriad structures built on the ring’s inner rim. Creatures standing on one of Sigil’s streets can see the city curve up over their heads and — most disconcerting of all — the far side of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
militia, who salute the sergeant as he limps past them.
Standing watch by the gates are two dour gnomes in black robes. On Cragknuckle’s signal, each of these gnomes casts a spell that causes the
open the gates. Sergeant Cragknuckle goes no farther. In Gnomish, he wishes the characters good luck, instructs them to knock on the gates seven times to signal that they’re ready to exit, and assures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
center of this henge, a small, checkered game board with stone playing pieces rests on the ground near the dying embers of a campfire.
Each of the eight standing stones is about 20 feet tall and hewn
of Shale in the one made of shale, and Jagu of Chalk (leader of the Chalk Clan korreds) in the one made of chalk. While hidden in this way, the korreds can see their surroundings as though the standing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
for their tenacity, agility, crafty ingenuity, and dumb luck, all of which has enabled them to survive in a world overrun with creatures larger and more powerful than they are. Small and Wiry Standing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
monstrous inhabitants for excitement and glory; you do it because every other path is closed to you. But you have risen high on fortune’s wheel once before, and with luck and fortitude, you could do so
), a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 13 gp Feature: Still Standing You have weathered ruinous misfortune, and you possess hidden reserves others don’t expect. You gain the Alert
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
art, but his magic left something to be desired. After talking with the school’s counselor, Mavinda, Hofri decided to try his luck with Lorehold. It turned out he had a natural talent for Lorehold’s
increasingly efficient mechanical helpers, with the goal of one day being able to do anything she wants without standing up.
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
you.
A random Huge beast appears next to you (chosen by the DM) and attacks at once.
20
You have 1 luck point, which you can use as if you had taken the Lucky feat. If you have taken that feat
, you have 1 extra luck point.
Those around you perceive you as dishonest, even when you are completely truthful. You automatically fail Charisma checks.
21
If you drop to 0 hit points, a phantom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
black stone embedded in the counter, but it’s been missing ever since the raid occurred. The stone supposedly brought good luck, and every time they served a drink, Wheel-of-Fortune would tap the mug
, read or paraphrase the following: A shrill shriek echoes from the roof of the Sleeping Giant. You see three goblin figures standing atop the building, muscles tensed in surprise. Green energy crackles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, and discover their silent secrets.
2 There isn’t a tree or statue that isn’t fun to climb.
3 Nothing wards off bad luck like a jolly dance.
4 Sometimes talking to a plant really helps
against spells and other magical effects. Mirthful Leaps. Whenever you make a long or high jump, you can roll a d8 and add the number rolled to the number of feet you cover, even when making a standing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Undersigil Chaos thrives beneath the streets of Sigil. Also known as the Realm Below, the snaking labyrinth of ancient tunnels binds long-standing city structures to subterranean criminal crossroads
points along its mind-bending circumference, imprisoned creatures might spot their own backs or torchlight in the distance. Rarely, through determination or sheer luck, creatures do escape the Loop
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
arises from Mechanus or a realm like it—a plane of existence shaped entirely by clockwork efficiency. You or someone from your lineage might have become entangled in the machinations of modrons, the
orderly beings who inhabit Mechanus. Perhaps your ancestor even took part in the Great Modron March. Whatever its origin within you, the power of order can seem strange to others, but for you, it’s part of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
security room (area F10) can see and hear through the statue as if they were standing in its place. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of divination magic around the statue. Treasure. The statue is worth
the casino. As she pockets the worms for use in dark rituals, Putrice is happy to explain how the luck-based machines work. A game of slots costs 1 razorleaf to play. When a participant inserts a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
charging station regains 5 hit points if it has at least 1 hit point. A replica modron standing within 5 feet of either of the charging station’s walls has advantage on attack rolls. Any other creature
lion head is disabled, it loses its bite attack. Prisoner. Screve held a pentadrone from Mechanus as his prisoner in this area, using the modron as a model for the constructs he was creating. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
competing interests or priorities while they pursue the same goals.
Adventurer organizations are also a great source of special rewards beyond Experience Points and treasure. Increased standing in
characters’ standing in an organization.
Magic in Greyhawk In the world of Greyhawk, as in most D&D worlds, magic is widespread but still wondrous and sometimes frightening. People everywhere know about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
own hit point maximum. While under the effect of this magic, the creature is actually paralyzed, appearing to others as if it were just standing there staring into the mirror. If someone disturbs the
center of the dais. A character who attempts to reach the dais another way has no luck: Someone who tries climbing up the shelves takes 2 (1d4) force damage and is pushed back 10 feet. The heads
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
purchased here. Mining gear is also easily had — as are illicit goods, with Sharna Quirstiron’s dispensation (see “People of Phandalin”). Shrine of Luck Until a month ago, this temple to Tymora was the only
characters are interfering with her and the Zhentarim’s plans, she need only tell the miners that the characters are standing in the way of their gainful employment to inspire them to use their pickaxes for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
, lamenting, “May your luck be better than mine.” 2 A deluxe sedan chair carried by four veterans stops in front of the characters. A gloved Humanoid hand parts its privacy curtain, extending them an
Wheel Luck abounds at Fortune’s Wheel, an extravagant casino and favored hotspot in the Lady’s Ward. It’s run by Shemeshka (see Morte’s Planar Parade), a vain and ambitious yugoloth crime lord of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, which patrons often rub for good luck, is as shiny as the day it was made. The Helm and Cloak has long attracted idealistic sons and daughters from patriar families. For generations, these young
people often turn to Lady Luck for help. The Lady’s Hall is there to hear their pleas, and to accept their offerings in exchange. While such intercession often takes the form of blessings, magical or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
, which patrons often rub for good luck, is as shiny as the day it was made. The Helm and Cloak has long attracted idealistic sons and daughters from patriar families. For generations, these young
influential organization, such people often turn to Lady Luck for help. The Lady’s Hall is there to hear their pleas, and to accept their offerings in exchange. While such intercession often takes the form of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
area is closely watched by merfolk guardians, whose standing orders are to kill anyone attempting to disturb it. Rumors abound that the chests have magical protections; one story tells of thieves who
inspires misfortune rather than avoiding it. For fear of catching the bad luck of cynics, citizens do their best to avoid talking to anyone known to not have played along, or dealing with them in any way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
chapter 9 of the Player’s Handbook. O3. Street Level Several trails lead down into the city, granting a better view of the tableau beneath the ooze. Unlike the figures seen standing staidly along the edges
the cult of the medusa. The top level of the city’s tallest standing tower is ringed and covered by a dome of glass statues — all facing inward, and pressed so tightly together as to leave no space
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
with cushions. The eyes of dozens of vulpine visages, sculpted on columns and decorative statues, stare in your direction.
Behind a narrow standing desk, a familiar, red-furred figure sighs and
the workings of their home plane, Mechanus. Shemeshka corroborates everything R04M told the characters in chapter 13. As soon as she has shared this information, or if she is forced into battle after
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
is now a desert. Northernmost Anauroch is a cold land of frost-rimed rock and the black glacier known as the High Ice. Farther south lies the waterless Plain of Standing Stones, where winds scour
them now are the marble plinths upon which they once stood. The doors open to reveal a passageway that goes underground for nearly a mile before emerging at the desert’s edge. Standing outside the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
magical effect in the area ends, and the Chosen bound inside it is freed. Disabling a Shrine. The process for disabling a shrine is the same in each area. Characters who are standing on the shrine
few weeks ago. He never considered himself to be a Chosen of Tymora, since he never had any special powers. He always just assumed he had unnaturally good luck. Curran is eager to return home, but he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
-footed iron bathtub, and a fireplace. Standing in the middle of the room is Thurstwell Vanthampur, a frail and hateful forty-two-year-old man clutching an infernal puzzle box (see “Treasure” below). If
— supposedly her smartest son — to see if he could open it, but he’s had no luck so far. Thurstwell can be threatened into relinquishing the box, or it can easily be taken from him. However, opening the box is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
(Religion) check to identify the deities that were once revered here: Oghma (god of knowledge), Mystra (god of magic), Lathander (god of dawn), and Tymora (god of luck). Development. If combat erupts
. Four straw pallets line the east wall. The wall to the south has collapsed, but a boarded-up door in that direction is still standing. A door in better condition leads west, while a curtain hangs in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
than 40 pounds of weight is applied to either one, both steps give way. When that happens, any creature standing on them must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a successful save, the creature
falls off 24 hours later, the stick has the properties of a stone of good luck that doesn’t require attunement. B15. Pantry This room contains dozens of pickling jars on wooden racks. Most of the jars