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Charmayne Daymore

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

vitality and charm, and to funnel these qualities into herself. However, the magic only enhanced her greed and jealousy; the more she took from Jhaeros, the hungrier for power Charmayne became, going so

far as to murder her fellow councilor, Regine, while she slept. As she came to realize the people of Ghalasine didn’t love her as they did the king, Charmayne became filled with rage. She used

Morkoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

without notice. The environment is warm and wet, a subtropical or tropical climate that keeps the morkoth and its “guests” comfortable. Each island glides on planar currents and is safe from

failed save, the creature feels an intense urge to use its movement on each of its turns to enter the lair and to move toward the morkoth’s location (the target doesn’t realize it’s

Campaign Conflicts

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

has a broader reach and represents a greater threat. The threshold of a new tier can also be an opportunity for characters to realize the scale of a conflict they’ve been dealing with—to realize, for

example, that the bandits they fought throughout their first four levels are merely puppets of an enemy nation they must confront in the second tier. The “Greyhawk” section in this chapter has examples of conflict arcs. Downloadable PDF

Discovering the Drow

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

ships’ figureheads (see area J8) fail to hold up to physical inspection, meaning that characters who interact with crew members have a chance to notice the illusion. For example, a character who grabs one

of the sailors by the ear would quickly realize by touch that the ear is pointed, not rounded as it appears. Additionally, any drow character who boards one of these ships instantly takes on the

Albino Dwarf Spirit Warriors

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

Albino Dwarf Spirit Warriors An albino dwarf can become so attuned to the land of Chult that a benevolent nature spirit takes notice and bestows a powerful charm on the dwarf, granting it innate

Is That Astrolabe Breathing?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

presence of chipped chitin embedded in claw wounds on the creature. Characters who notice this realize it’s the same material they found near Wiltroot Hall and on the Rose Stage. They can also conclude that the mage hunters subdued this creature before forcing it to ambush the characters.

An Unwelcome Visitor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

presence of chipped chitin embedded in these wounds. Characters who notice this chitin can tell that it’s the same sort found in area W5 of Wiltroot Hall and on the Rose Stage. After examining the chitin, a

attacking. The characters don’t yet know the mage hunters’ identity or full plans, but they’ll soon have a better idea once they realize the sort of creatures hunting them.

Rescue Mission

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

they are spending too long in the village, read or paraphrase the following. As you prepare to step onto the garden path, you notice movement high up on the tower. A human male dressed in black robes

taken the mask, but they’ll realize it’s missing within minutes! Look for me beneath the tower, for it’s the only place I have a chance to hide. This is the key that will let you teleport into the

Rescue Mission

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

they are spending too long in the village, read or paraphrase the following. As you prepare to step onto the garden path, you notice movement high up on the tower. A human male dressed in black robes

taken the mask, but they’ll realize it’s missing within minutes! Look for me beneath the tower, for it’s the only place I have a chance to hide. This is the key that will let you teleport into the

Swashbuckler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Swashbuckler You focus your training on the art of the blade, relying on speed, elegance, and charm in equal parts. While some warriors are brutes clad in heavy armor, your method of fighting looks

creature can’t make opportunity attacks against you for the rest of your turn. SWASHBUCKLERS AND TWO-WEAPON FIGHTING The Swashbuckler relies on a good understanding of the D&D rules to realize its

Adventure Background

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

possess those qualities, she painstakingly created rituals to drain Jhaeros’s vitality and charm, and to funnel these qualities into herself. However, the magic only enhanced her greed and jealousy; the

anyone born in Ghalasine from entering or leaving the city. As she came to realize the people of Ghalasine didn’t love her as they did the king, Charmayne became filled with rage. She used magic to tear

Optional Encounter

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

realize that the golem can dispel magic, you can have the golem do this automatically and the players learn about it that way. If freed, Ogruhl expresses its immense gratitude and eagerly wants to reclaim its ancestral territory. The bravest chwingas come out to bestow a charm on each of the characters.

Resolving Outcomes

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

remember Recognize an illusion as fake Wisdom Perceptiveness and mental fortitude Notice things in the environment or in creatures’ behavior Resist a mental assault Charisma Confidence, poise, and charm Influence, entertain, or deceive Assert your identity

Priests' Quarters

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

guarded by two skeletal knights (see appendix B). The knights guard the door to the sanctuary (area S12), and they notice anyone using the southeast stairs to area S3. Lorry Wanwillow S11: Rubble and

Takhisis, they notice depressions spaced along its base and a plaque reading, “Yield to Her Will.” A character who inspects the depressions and succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check

Mayhem in the Market

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

remarkable about Kala at the moment, but characters who notice her now might recall spotting her later when they hear descriptions of the woman. The milling crowd stymies characters who try to pursue Kala

, even as a more pressing distraction arises. The characters won’t realize it yet, but Kala has just targeted another scion of the Kings of Coin, Arel Avim. She has used a poison of her own design to

Idyllglen Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Summerlast. Their armor is covered in the ichor of Yeenoghu’s demons. The ichor has driven the guards mad, making them hunger for humanoid flesh. When they notice the characters, the guards attack. If a

. A barlgura and five dretches appear on the western edge of map 4.2. If these demons notice the characters, they attack. If they don’t notice the characters, they attack the temple (area I3), hoping

Broken Silence

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

surrounding forest aflame, while a character called by Paladine might notice the fallen soldier’s eyes turning into pools of silver. Read or paraphrase the following text to describe the vision the

characters have been having: You stand at the center of a forest clearing. Clashing steel echoes from the thicket beyond. As you look around, you realize piles of bodies cover the ground. One of the

Nightmare Logic

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

might be the first to inquire after obvious inconsistencies or to notice plain impossibilities. But why has no one before them sought answers to such unignorable questions? The Dark Powers, the Mists

who experience its terrors never suspect its surreal nature; only a few gradually realize that things don’t add up. Whether they do or don’t, the setting’s supernatural features and malicious

Old Village and Temple

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

Old Village and Temple Following the river leads the characters northeast through the Cloakwood. The characters should realize that this is the route to the grippli’s old village, which they have

characters approach the temple, they won’t be able to escape the notice of the grippli prisoners. But the frogfolk know enough to remain silent in the face of potential rescue, and they use hand

Approaching the Outpost

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

stronghold bereft of warmth or charm juts out of a hillside in a rough crescent shape. Only part of its construction is visible; the rest is buried in the stone. A large double door of stone serves as the

overlook (area O3). These duergar are tired and bored, but they notice characters who are so incautious as to carry light sources or otherwise announce their presence. If the overlook duergar sees what she

Spellcasting

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

suddenly do something you didn’t intend. Certain spells are more subtle, yet you become aware of the spell at a time specified in the spell’s description. Charm person and detect thoughts are examples of

such spells. Some spells are so subtle that you might not know you were ever under their effects. A prime example of that sort of spell is suggestion. Assuming you failed to notice the spellcaster

Roleplaying Devils

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

with mortals, devils are constantly figuring out how to exploit and corrupt them, often behind thin smiles of feigned concern and false charm. A devil that successfully corrupts a mortal gets the

infernal equivalent of a gold star and can eagerly expect a superior to take notice and give it the promotion it so richly deserves. Meanwhile, when that mortal dies, its soul will find itself condemned to

Event 1: Quarantined

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

Event 1: Quarantined After your first night in the Firefly Cellar, you gather around a table in the center of the collection’s main floor. It’s quiet, until you notice that your companions are

humming a melody under their breath—the same tune that’s been stuck in your head since you woke up. After a moment, you realize that you too are humming along. The characters are humming Shemshime’s rhyme

Acheron Attacks

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

goblin berserkers near the gate notice the characters and attack. Those foes fight to the death. The characters’ allies—like Major Kalar, Sergeant Gauller, and the fake Sergeant Luggik—hold their own

second successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check also allows a character to realize that some slaadi can change shape. If Zot and Sotu are reduced to 20 or fewer hit points, they call for aid. If

Orolunga

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

’ first attempts to climb the steps, they notice a chwinga (see appendix D) standing among them. It’s about a foot tall, and its mask resembles a triceratops’ head. It’s also carrying a large orange and

deeper. After the characters’ first attempts to climb, they notice another chwinga standing among them at the base of the steps. Its mask resembles a chameleon’s head. It’s carrying an orange and purple

Archaeologist Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

and in Acererak’s entry in appendix B. Marian doesn’t realize exactly how dangerous the complex here is. Magic Items. Marian has a Lantern of Revealing sitting near her and a Gem of Seeing strapped to

) check. Marian’s Secret. When the characters speak at length with Marian, they notice the mage speaks enthusiastically, but somewhat guiltily, about Acererak. If the characters remark on or ask about this

Spawn Hollow Locations

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

realize that the mind flayer fanatics placed their bolstering rune before the slaadi arrived and don’t care about returning. The characters can access Spawn Hollow from area X5 in Illithinoch. The

fleshy surfaces, everything in this room is slowly pulling away from area S2 and toward area S3. This movement is so gradual that the characters don’t notice it without spending at least 1 hour here, or

Arveiaturace Arrives

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

how to deal with thieves, don’t we Meltharond?” She then attacks. If she doesn’t notice the characters, she makes her way to her hoard, inspects the hold to make sure nothing is out of place, and

she returns, however. The chwinga likes music and bestows a supernatural charm (see “New Chwinga Charms”) upon the first character who spends at least 1 hour playing music for it.

The Knucklebones Gang

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

and succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check realize Mickey’s plight. They can then attempt to remove the bone fragment without permanently inhibiting Mickey’s stride. A successful DC 15 Wisdom

characters notice that Pins and Needles lurk about at a distance, whispering to each other and staring at the characters. If confronted, the imps make a big deal of revealing a secret. Of course they

Meeting Volo

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

begins his request with an air of charm and mystery, but it quickly devolves into tearful sincerity. The figure who approached you strokes his mustache, adjusts his floppy hat, and tightens his scarf

Renaer, knocked Floon unconscious, and dragged him away while Renaer hid and escaped their notice. Floon was taken to a Xanathar Guild hideout in the sewers. A small gang of kenku was left behind at the

C: Blue Phoenix Shrine

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

your travels through the Northern Wastes. This charm grants you advantage on Wisdom (Survival) checks made to notice the Wash’s waters filling chasms. Additionally, while traveling, you and up to 5

, each character in the room who washed themself in area C3 and who didn’t disturb the sarcophagi in area C5 gains the charm Habbakuk’s Blessing (a type of supernatural gift detailed in the Dungeon

Fey Contracts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

that come with it (see “Marks of Prestige” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Wealth. You receive up to 50,000 gp worth of coins, jewelry, or property. Lesser Contract Gifts Charm. You gain a

charm of your choice, subject to the DM’s approval (see “Supernatural Gifts” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Fey Kinship. For 5d6 days, you gain either the Fey Ancestry trait common among elves or the

Bronze Shrine Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

single staring eye weeping a spreading fan of tears, above which arches an eyebrow. Scaly Eye members are swashbucklers who may attack the characters when they notice them, but a successful DC 15

worth 500 gp, five white pearls worth 100 gp each, 623 pp, and 8,329 gp. If Lhammaruntosz or Scaly Eye members notice the characters carrying stolen treasure, they attack. B7. Ascension Chamber The

14. Obelisk

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

fungi growing on the walls. The characters realize this if they climb near the ceiling of the cavern, where the optical trick is easy to discern. Map 4.7: Obelisk Chamber The different levels of the

bears no relation to the obelisk’s actual purpose. If the characters took the lump of metal from Droki or the Gray Ghosts, they notice the obelisk is made from the same material. If the lump is touched

Designing Simple Traps

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

of danger posed by the trap. A spell is a great foundation to use as the design of a trap, whether the trap duplicates the spell (a mirror that casts charm person on whoever looks into it) or uses its

notice. A doorknob opens a door when turned to the left, but activates a trap when turned to the right. Such a subtle trap requires a successful Intelligence (Investigation) check to notice. The trigger

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