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Returning 35 results for 'overhear'.
Elder Brain
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as if they are being followed, even when they are not.
The elder brain can overhear any telepathic conversation happening within 5 miles of it. The creature that initiated the telepathic
Monsters
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Telepathic Eavesdropping. The elder brain can overhear any telepathic conversation within 5 miles of it. The creature that initiated the telepathic conversation makes a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Starting the Adventure Prince Kirina fends off an attack by twilight dune scorpions After arriving in Anisa, the characters overhear that the city’s famed gold mine, the Goldwarren, has collapsed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
and Undermountain. Any character who spends at least four hours in the Yawning Portal is likely to overhear tall tales about the Mad Mage and his dungeon. Not all rumors are to be believed, however
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
urban settings. In this manner, kenku can call out to each other while those who overhear them mistake them for common animals. Non-kenku use names that refer to the sound made or the animal a kenku
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
, corrects misconceptions, and combats injustice. She has also taken a job as a server at Firejolt Café, which not only provides some cash but also puts her in a position to overhear snippets of conversation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
welcomed aboard one of the cult wagons as a passenger. They aren’t together, but during stops, the gnome often sidles up near enough to overhear anything the human might say, and she has also been spotted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
welcomed aboard one of the cult wagons as a passenger. They aren’t together, but during stops, the gnome often sidles up near enough to overhear anything the human might say, and she has also been spotted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Classroom Gossip After the exam, the characters overhear their peers talking excitedly about certain magical and monstrous creatures’ likenesses being used in the upcoming Rose Stage Festival, an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
G11. Inventors’ Workshop As the characters approach this area, they overhear an argument in Gnomish between two rock gnome recluses — a male named Fibblestib and a female named Dabbledob. As
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
themselves in places where the characters can overhear them. A patron might say something like, “This inn keeps getting more expensive. With these fancy new meals, I’m surprised they aren’t charging a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
handyman, allowing him to see and overhear secrets. Inglor thinks Nalaskur is lining his pockets at the expense of the Zhentarim. He suspects that Chalaska is turning a blind eye to Nalaskur’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
here to assassinate Mordenkainen. If they overhear his discussions with the characters, the assassins decide to alter their plans. Both fiends turn invisible and follow the party in hope of an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
described in “With Friends Like These”). Characters who loiter in the tavern can overhear patrons talking about the current happenings in Baldur’s Gate and the rumors from Elturel: “I’ll bet my last copper
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
character’s player aside if you wish, because the other characters can’t overhear what’s being said.) Once it has answered three questions, the Skodkong releases the character, who is pushed out of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
never say it too loudly anywhere a wizard might overhear. The greatest wizards of the Realms find means of extending their lives far beyond the span of any race except the elves. Archwizards may be
Kenku
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Kenku thieves, con artists, and burglars adopt animal noises, typically those common in urban settings. In this manner, kenku can call out to each other while those who overhear them mistake them for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
-lipped regarding his own history with the Xaryxian Empire as well as how he plans to help the characters, indicating that it is best not to say too much where others might overhear: “A fleet of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
the sabotage. In addition, examination of the sigil reveals something to the officers, which the characters can overhear: Boatswain Tarto scowls, chomping down on her cigar. She points to the sigil as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
erupt from the southeast corner of the manse, signaling the presence of orcs nearby.
Characters who understand the Orc language can overhear the orcs planning some sort of attack. Gulthias Tree. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
they overhear a sinister conversation. The Agora Adventures table offers ideas for adventures that could occur in such a place. Agora Adventures d12 Adventure Goal
1 Apprehend the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Camp The makeshift camp, shown on map 5.2, consists of a few tents and a small fire. The camp is situated in the center of a small clearing. As the characters approach the camp, they overhear one of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
without alerting them overhear them talking (in Gith) about the mind flayer prisoners in area 29c. Aruut and Yangol are looking forward to the prisoners’ executions. If a fight breaks out here, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
meditate. Five bedrolls are laid out on the dusty floor, one for each githzerai (including the missing zerth). 24c. Zerths The door to this room is ajar. Characters who approach stealthily might overhear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Witch and Light. Appendix D contains additional roleplaying notes for the pair. Characters who sneak up to the wagon while it’s occupied can overhear Witch and Light talking: Two contrasting voices
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
perpetually dour. Nosy trees lean in to overhear whispers of conspiracy, eager for delicious tidbits they can gossip about later, and a rock might reshape itself to look like the creature that’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
psychic detritus consists of the elder brain’s stray thoughts commingled with those of other creatures to which it is linked. Telepathic Eavesdropping. The elder brain can overhear any telepathic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
croaking noises echo from the area. The characters overhear the following exchange in Common: “I told you givin’ the dog to the king was a stupid idea,” croaks one voice.
“I know, I know,” grumbles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Sales Pitch As the characters pass an alleyway, they notice an imp talking with a halfling. The two are focused on each other, making it easy for characters to get close enough to overhear the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
(Intimidation) check, but the check is made with disadvantage if Lord Gralhund has reason to believe his wife can see or overhear the conversation: “The Stone of Golorr is some kind of ancient creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
visit the Black Dragon Inn for one of the following reasons: Eavesdropper’s Paradise. Many clandestine meetings occur at the Black Dragon. Adventurers eavesdropping on private conversations might overhear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
wine cellars and basements throughout the district. Some of the walls are supposedly thin enough for an eavesdropper to overhear all manner of sensitive plans and scandalous liaisons. A gaunt, bearded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
they are being followed, even when they are not. The elder brain can overhear any telepathic conversation happening within 5 miles of it. The creature that initiated the telepathic conversation makes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
in wine cellars and basements throughout the district. Some of the walls are supposedly thin enough for an eavesdropper to overhear all manner of sensitive plans and scandalous liaisons. A gaunt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
questioned here for fear that Ilmeth might overhear him. 17. Gaelkur’s This seedy wooden building serves as Red Larch’s used tools and goods shop, its barber, and an unofficial second tavern for locals