metal some with only allow for for lack

Orb of Dragonkind

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

. Their magic has been warped over the centuries. Their primary purpose of calling dragons still functions, but they also allow some measure of control over dragons. Each orb contains the essence of

an evil dragon, a presence that resents any attempt to coax magic from it. Those who try to wield an orb’s magic but lack sufficient force of personality might find themselves under the orb&rsquo

Spies' Murmur

Magic Items Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

This headpiece, crafted from dark metal, is worn curved around the ear. If you know a creature wearing another Spies’ Murmur and that creature is within 1 mile of you, you can communicate

telepathically with each other. As a bonus action, you can allow that creature to hear everything you hear for 1 hour. You can end this effect as a bonus action, and it ends if you’re incapacitated.

Mighty Servant of Leuk-o

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

’s origins and operation can be found in the Mind of Metal, a tome of artificer’s secrets that connects the device to the traditions of the lost Olman people, and which was written by Lum the

effects originating outside it. The controls within it allow creatures to see outside without obstruction. While you are inside the servant, you can command it by using the controls. During your turn

Khargra

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

Iron Scent. The khargra can scent the location of ferrous metal within 30 feet of it.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft

., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d4+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, and if the target is wearing metal armor or carrying a

Crab Folk

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

deeply embedded magical compulsion to obedience. Treasure Hungry. The hag had a particular love of silver, and was loath to allow even the smallest bit of that metal to slip through her grasp. Her

, their lack of cunning foiled her plans. Many tumbled into the sea and drowned, too simpleminded and impatient to learn how to swim. Others smashed caravans and crushed their defenders most effectively

Mobility Wonder

magic-items

While inactive, the mobility wonder resembles a metal turtle shell with straps. It is designed to be worn on your back or flank, depending on your anatomy. Once wound, the mobility wonder transforms

into a personal transport device and remains active for 24 hours. While active, the mobility wonder increases your Speed to 30 feet. Other creatures can’t remove your mobility wonder from you unless you allow it.

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. They seek out ruins that reach to the sky, though they lack the motivation and creativity to make repairs or fortify such places. Even so, their light weight and size allow them to dwell in rickety

. Every kenku is born with a desire to take to the air, and those who learn spellcasting do so in hope of mastering spells that will allow them to fly. Rumors of magic items such as flying carpets, brooms

Mechanical Wonder

magic-items

-sized vehicle is made of brassy metal and has a spiral-shaped propeller atop it. Its midsection is open on two sides. Once wound, the gyrocopter wonder remains active for 8 hours. While active, the

. Mobility Wonder (Common). While inactive, the mobility wonder resembles a metal turtle shell with straps. It is designed to be worn on your back or flank, depending on your anatomy. Once wound, the

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

magic allow them to support themselves without the need for clearing and plowing land. They are talented artisans, crafting finely worked clothes and art objects. Their contact with outsiders is

who fall short of their high expectations—which is most non-elves. Still, they can find good in just about anyone. Dwarves. “Dwarves are dull, clumsy oafs. But what they lack in humor

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

and hardy, dwarves are known as skilled warriors, miners, and workers of stone and metal. Though they stand well under 5 feet tall, dwarves are so broad and compact that they can weigh as much as a

them into an exile that lasted over 250 years. This longevity grants them a perspective on the world that shorter-lived races such as humans and halflings lack. Dwarves are solid and enduring like the

Mechanical Wonder

magic-items

check it makes with a Musical Instrument or Tinker's Tools. Sprint. The wonder takes the Dash action. Gyrocopter Wonder (Rare). This wagon-sized vehicle is made of brassy metal and has a spiral-shaped

resembles a metal turtle shell with straps. It is designed to be worn on your back or flank, depending on your anatomy. Once wound, the mobility wonder transforms into a personal transport device and

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Deep dragons look down on any creature that isn’t useful to them, though they are willing to bargain for knowledge they lack. Creating a Deep Dragon Use the Deep Dragon Personality Traits and

that allow them to escape or ambush visitors if the need arises. A well-cultivated lair abounds with Underdark fungi and plants, with the floor, walls, and ceiling covered in carpets of mold and moss

Dreams of Flight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

that will allow them to fly. Rumors of magic items such as flying carpets, brooms capable of flight, and similar objects provoke a great desire for the kenku to acquire the items for themselves. Despite

their lack of wings, kenku love dwelling in towers and other tall structures. They seek out ruins that reach to the sky, though they lack the motivation and creativity to make repairs or fortify such

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

pleasurable creatures and things are ones that allow lizardfolk to assess more situations as benign rather than fearsome. Cold and Calculating Most humanoids describe cold-blooded people as lacking in

rage against their enemies. They simply observe and react as a situation warrants. Lizardfolk lack meaningful emotional ties to the past. They assess situations based on their current and future

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

people who became yuan-ti were one of the original human civilizations. Their society built great temples of stone and forged metal into armor, tools, and weapons. In their ceremonies they paid homage to

others can be exploited through bribes, favors, or threats. As creatures devoid of emotion, yuan-ti exhibit behavior and use tactics that exemplify that outlook (or lack of one). Whether in combat

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Deep dragons look down on any creature that isn’t useful to them, though they are willing to bargain for knowledge they lack. Creating a Deep Dragon Use the Deep Dragon Personality Traits and

beaches in the Underdark, and these sites are often inaccessible without the ability to fly or dive underwater. They fill their lairs with secret passages and hiding places that allow them to escape

Medium Armor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Class. Hide. This crude armor consists of thick furs and pelts. It is commonly worn by barbarian tribes, evil humanoids, and other folk who lack access to the tools and materials needed to create

better armor. Chain Shirt. Made of interlocking metal rings, a chain shirt is worn between layers of clothing or leather. This armor offers modest protection to the wearer's upper body and allows the sound

25. The Nest of the Warriors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

lack the two light-emitting glands behind the eyes that are normal for such creatures. They do give off a soft glow that emanates from their abdomens but doesn’t provide significant illumination. The

it. Other beetles move toward the sound of their comrades fighting. Treasure. The shiny objects in the beetles’ nest are odd pieces of metal, polished rocks, broken crystal, three large turquoises

Druid

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

natural materials that aren’t the worked metal that is associated with civilization. Druids don’t lack the ability to wear metal armor. They choose not to wear it. This choice is part of their identity as a

Druid What happens if a druid wears metal armor? The druid explodes. Well, not actually. Druids have a taboo against wearing metal armor and wielding a metal shield. The taboo has been part of the

Endless Rockslide Features

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

allow access around the rockslide. A crane and winch with buckets and sieves, installed in recent times, allow workers to gather minerals from the slide. Chambers. Giant-sized chambers are carved into the rock near the falls, including a workshop that holds tools for working metal, stone, and gems.

Khargra

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

only when driven by hunger and a lack of safer options. After securing a meal of whatever tasty, refined metal their victim carries, they quickly flee—and will flee before that rather than risk death

others. They find gold bland and mushy, akin to a flavorless gruel. Though khargras digest metal with ease, organic matter and gems are repugnant to them. If a khargra eats such morsels for whatever

Jhesiyra Kestellharp

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

form. Jhesiyra can exert control over Halaster’s magic gates, keeping adventurers from passing through them if she thinks they lack the might needed to defeat the perils beyond. In terms of game rules

who doesn’t qualify is pushed back without being harmed when trying to step through the open gate. Only a wish spell can allow a character to pass through. As the Dungeon Master, you can suspend this

Creating a Gold Dragon

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

. 2 Shorter-lived species often have difficulty perceiving the full scope of time’s tapestry and lack the patience for my appropriately thorough explanations. 3 Others might find me cold and

dispassionate, but such is the price of perspective. Few creatures enjoy confronting the relative smallness of their lives. 4 Disguises allow me to bestow small kindnesses and experience the

Amethyst Dragon Treasures

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

, although many have a fascination with metal items that have a silvery finish. Amethyst dragons favor treasures with particular scholarly or philosophical value as a part of their hoard, including fine

, especially those connected to far-off or long-lost cultures, other planes of existence, or other worlds—and of magic items that allow movement between those planes or worlds. The odd spatial nature of

Toppled Statue

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Toppled Statue This location is presented on map 8.7. Mike Schley Map 8.7: Toppled Statue This metal statue, once eighty feet tall, has fallen from its large, cube-shaped metal base. The statue

depicts a robed mind flayer with a humanlike grin just visible beneath its facial tentacles. A faint hammering emanates from the statue’s metal base. This statue depicts Ablinash, a mind flayer zealot

Sparkrender's Kobold Allies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

can try to convince a hostile kobold to have a conversation or to allow the characters to explore the area, doing so on a successful DC 15 Charisma check. Depending on the character’s approach, the

blue dragon as a semidivine figure and trust him to provide for their every need. Big Plans. Sparkrender has big plans that will allow him to manifest his full power. The wyrmling is waiting for the

Armor and Shields

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

effectively, however. Your class gives you proficiency with certain types of armor. If you wear armor that you lack proficiency with, you have disadvantage on any ability check, saving throw, or attack

has disadvantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks. Shields. A shield is made from wood or metal and is carried in one hand. Wielding a shield increases your Armor Class by 2. You can benefit from only one shield at a time.

Allies, Minions, and Pets

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Allies, Minions, and Pets Thanks to their lack of physical prowess and their small size, kobolds are rarely in a position to dominate other creatures, so they usually don’t have minions. Even when

capturing and taming smaller animals and beasts, particularly rats, dire rats, and reptilian creatures like lizards that thrive in a cave or underground environment. The kobolds corral these pets or allow

Exploring Curst

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

Exploring Curst As the characters approach Curst, read the following text: The odor of rusty metal stings every breath. Ahead lies the gate-town of Curst, a dismal-looking community surrounded by an

maelephants (see Morte’s Planar Parade) allow the characters to enter the gate-town. As they enter, characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 16 or higher notice that the community’s gates

Crab Folk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

loath to allow even the smallest bit of that metal to slip through her grasp. Her spell gave the crab folk an insatiable love for silver. When they see it, all crab folk feel an irresistible urge to

claimed. The hag found the ogres’ simple minds and brutal strength useful, but too often, their lack of cunning foiled her plans. Many tumbled into the sea and drowned, too simpleminded and impatient to

Armor and Shields

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

proficiency with certain types of armor. If you wear armor that you lack proficiency with, you have disadvantage on any ability check, saving throw, or attack roll that involves Strength or Dexterity, and

. Shields. A shield is made from wood or metal and is carried in one hand. Wielding a shield increases your Armor Class by 2. You can benefit from only one shield at a time. Armor Armor Name Cost

Spindle Cavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

Spindle Cavern If the characters follow the tracks into the cave, read: The fifteen-foot-wide passage opens into a large, rough chamber with a sunken floor. A misshapen, vaguely oblong lump of metal

through cracks in the ceiling. Meteorite. The meteorite looks like it was dropped in the middle of the floor. The 500-pound hunk of blackened metal takes on a dark-blue sheen when its surface is

Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

for the duration. Spells and other effects that allow planar travel or open portals, such as gate or plane shift, fail if used to enter or leave the area. The cube is stationary. At Higher Levels. When

. On a failed check, you learn nothing and can’t study that portal again using this spell until you cast it again. The spell can penetrate most barriers but is blocked by 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt.

Runic Circle Adventures

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

built the circle. She demands tribute in the form of magical metal treasure to allow the characters to access the circle. She also accepts a fragment from the core of a supposedly inert runic colossus (see chapter 6).

Spaceship Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

, otherworldly metal. Doors The ship’s doors are rectangular slabs of polished metal that slide into recesses in the walls. Most doors are unlocked and can be opened by interacting with a panel beside them

Knock spell or similar magic opens them as normal. Drop Tubes Four 10-foot-wide, cylindrical chutes allow passage between the spaceship’s levels. When a drop tube is functioning, antigravity is in

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