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Dungeon Master’s Guide
within 10 feet of the wand is destroyed.
Any creature besides Orcus that tries to attune to the wand makes a DC 17 Constitution saving throw. On a successful save, the creature takes 10d6 Necrotic damage
intention of fulfilling, such as vowing to help its user overthrow Orcus.
Destroying the Wand. Destroying the Wand of Orcus requires that it be taken to the Positive Plane by the ancient hero whose
Monsters
Lorwyn: First Light
incarnation. Failure: The creature takes 14 (2d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d8+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Radiant Blast", "rollDamageType":"Radiant"} Radiant damage. Success: Half damage
features of three or more creatures. In Lorwyn, incarnations of nature often embody positive, exhilarating emotions. In Shadowmoor, they often manifest dour, violent impulses.
An incarnation of nature
Monsters
Lorwyn: First Light
takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Ephemeral Movement", "rollDamageType":"Force"} Force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.
Magic Resistance. The
, incarnations of nature often embody positive, exhilarating emotions. In Shadowmoor, they often manifest dour, violent impulses.
An incarnation of nature that wanders from Lorwyn to Shadowmoor or vice versa
Monsters
Misplaced Monsters: Volume One
’s choice within 5 feet of her takes 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fiery Wings", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. A creature that hits Rain with a melee
attack takes 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fiery Wings", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.
Magic Resistance. Rain has advantage on saving throws against spells
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Each creature in the cone must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 17 (5d6);{"diceNotation":"5d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Trumpet of Blasting
","rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder damage and is deafened for 1 minute. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage and isn't deafened. Nonmagical objects in the cone that aren't being held
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
on that point must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Flame Strike","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage and 14
channels positive energy into its Aura of Radiance. Until the end of the councilor’s next turn, it sheds bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light for an additional 30 feet. Any creature that
Wand of Orcus
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
saving throw. On a successful save, the creature takes 10d6 necrotic damage. On a failed save, the creature dies and rises as a zombie.
In the hands of one who is attuned to it, the wand can be wielded
the Positive Energy Plane by the ancient hero whose skull surmounts it. For this to happen, the long-lost hero must first be restored to life—no easy task, given the fact that Orcus has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
save, the creature takes 10d6 Necrotic damage. On a failed save, the creature dies and, if it is a Humanoid, turns into a Zombie. Magic Weapon. You can wield the wand as a magic Mace that grants a +3
its user overthrow Orcus. Destroying the Wand. Destroying the Wand of Orcus requires that it be taken to the Positive Plane by the ancient hero whose skull surmounts it. For this to happen, the long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
School of Abjuration The School of Abjuration emphasizes magic that blocks, banishes, or protects. Detractors of this school say that its tradition is about denial, negation rather than positive
yourself that lasts until you finish a long rest. The ward has a hit point maximum equal to twice your wizard level + your Intelligence modifier. Whenever you take damage, the ward takes the damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Misplaced Monsters: Volume One
has fiery wings and a tiny halo around the tip of her horn. When confronted by bullies or evildoers, she can emit rainbow-colored positive energy from her haloed horn. Rain uses her rainbows to heal
15 feet. At the start of each of Rain’s turns, each creature of Rain’s choice within 5 feet of her takes 3 (1d6) fire damage. A creature that hits Rain with a melee attack takes 3 (1d6) fire damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Undying The undying are undead creatures sustained by positive energy or the devotion of mortal beings. Where strong negative emotions can trap a spirit as a ghost or wraith, the undying are spirits
naturally. The only place where they are found in significant numbers is the island of Aerenal, a land whose close ties to the plane of Irian suffuse it with positive energy. The elves of Aerenal spent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Darklord. During the Hour of Ascension, Azalin’s body was destroyed as he tore open portals to the Negative and Positive Energy Planes. The former portal lies at the heart of Castle Avernus, while the
land—sometimes by infinitesimal degrees, other times in unstoppable floods. A creature that touches the Shroud takes 7 (2d6) Necrotic damage and is Frightened until the end of its next turn. If a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
in radiant sparkles of positive energy. A hollyphant is also blessed with powerful innate magic to help it combat evil and protect its friends. Hollyphant
Small celestial, lawful good
Armor Class
throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 17 (5d6) thunder damage and is deafened for 1 minute. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage and isn’t deafened. Nonmagical objects in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
her domain is suppressed until she is incapacitated, killed, or no longer in Prismeer. Domain Transformation d8 Reaction to a Positive Emotion Reaction to a Negative Emotion 1 Birds sing or
. Flies pester you. 4 An inanimate object nearby appears to smile. An inanimate object nearby appears to frown. 5 Clouds shaped like little hearts appear in the sky above you. A cloud above you takes the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Forgotten Realms is one such setting, and that’s where the story in this adventure takes place. In the Realms, knights dare the crypts of the fallen dwarf kings of Delzoun, seeking glory and treasure
well.
Each of the characters included in this set has two personality traits (one positive and one negative), an ideal, a bond, and a flaw. These elements can make the character easier and more fun
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
you take the Attack action, you can expend one use of your Channel Divinity to imbue one Melee weapon that you are holding with positive energy. For 10 minutes or until you use this feature again, you
Ward. You have Advantage on any saving throw you are forced to make by a Fiend or an Undead. Radiant Damage. Whenever an enemy starts its turn in the aura, that creature takes Radiant damage equal to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
. As an action, you can imbue one weapon that you are holding with positive energy, using your Channel Divinity. For 1 minute, you add your Charisma modifier to attack rolls made with that weapon (with
creature fails its saving throw, it is turned for 1 minute or until it takes damage. A turned creature must spend its turns trying to move as far away from you as it can, and it can’t willingly move
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
burning. Force Ballista. Make a ranged spell attack originating from the cannon at one creature or object within 120 feet of it. On a hit, the target takes 2d8 Force damage, and if the target is a
creature, it is pushed up to 5 feet away from the cannon. Protector. The cannon emits a burst of positive energy that grants itself and each creature of your choice within 10 feet of the cannon a number of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. Sacred Weapon. As an action, you can imbue one weapon that you are holding with positive energy, using your Channel Divinity. For 1 minute, you add your Charisma modifier to attack rolls made with
saving throw. If the creature fails its saving throw, it is turned for 1 minute or until it takes damage. A turned creature must spend its turns trying to move as far away from you as it can, and it can’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
three or more creatures. In Lorwyn, incarnations of nature often embody positive, exhilarating emotions. In Shadowmoor, they often manifest dour, violent impulses. An incarnation of nature that wanders
and objects as if they were Difficult Terrain, and its movement doesn’t provoke Opportunity Attacks. It takes 5 (1d10) Force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.
Magic Resistance. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
related to each. Either one could be positive or negative: you might work hard to overcome a low score, for example, or be cocky about your high score. Ideals Describe one ideal that drives your
very personal reason to hate them with a fiery passion. Her bond might be phrased as “I will do whatever it takes to punish the dragonarmies for the destruction of the Inn of the Last Home.”
Artemis
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
from the cannon, at one creature or object within 120 feet of it. On a hit, the target takes 2d8 force damage, and if the target is a creature, it is pushed up to 5 feet away from the cannon. Protector
The cannon emits a burst of positive energy that grants itself and each creature of your choice within 10 feet of it a number of temporary hit points equal to 1d8 + your Intelligence modifier (minimum
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Irian and suffused with positive energy. Almost no commerce takes place here. This center for arcane study also serves as a memorial to all the heroes of the elves, both the deathless and those lost in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Ballista Make a ranged spell attack, originating from the cannon, at one creature or object within 120 feet of it. On a hit, the target takes 2d8 force damage, and if the target is a creature, it is
pushed up to 5 feet away from the cannon. Protector The cannon emits a burst of positive energy that grants itself and each creature of your choice within 10 feet of it a number of temporary hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
have had numerous interactions with the guild and generally view inquisitives in a positive light: Droaam. Since the rise of the Daughters of Sora Kell in Droaam, members of House Tharashk have served as
intermediaries between the realm of monsters and the east, bartering the services of monstrous mercenaries across Khorvaire. The house takes great pride in having forced mainstream Khorvaire to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Nyklean philosophers teach that reason or destiny underlies all of reality, so that everything that takes place must unfold just as it does. These philosophers train themselves to accept and endure
philosophies and choose the schools of magic they focus on based on such teachings. The mark of a true thaumaturge, though, is a gift or positive omen from the gods; even the most accomplished student
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
by a large, dirty cloth. When a character steps on the cloth, it gives way, dumping the character into the pit, at which point the pit is no longer hidden. A creature that falls into the pit takes 1d6
’ recommendation.
Advantage/Disadvantage. Sometimes a D20 Test is modified by special situations called Advantage and Disadvantage, which reflect positive and negative circumstances, respectively
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
flexible, adapting to the circumstances of the adventure.
Often the action of an adventure takes place in the imagination of the players and DM, relying on the DM’s verbal descriptions to set the scene
situations called advantage and disadvantage. Advantage reflects the positive circumstances surrounding a d20 roll, while disadvantage reflects the opposite. When you have either advantage or disadvantage, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
lowest ability scores and define one trait related to each. Either one could be positive or negative: you might work hard to overcome a low score, for example, or be cocky about your high score.
Ideals
destruction by the marauding dragonarmies gives Tika a very personal reason to hate them with a fiery passion. Her bond might be phrased as “I will do whatever it takes to punish the dragonarmies for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
). Drannin takes an additional action on his turn.
Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when Drannin hits with it (included in the attack).
Dwarven Resilience. Drannin has advantage on
into more positive outlets. They didn’t know they had apprenticed the young Oreioth to a necromancer in need of an assistant for his researches. When Oreioth’s master decided he had no more use for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Channel Divinity to imbue one Melee weapon that you are holding with positive energy. For 10 minutes or until you use this feature again, you add your Charisma modifier to attack rolls you make with that
make by a Fiend or an Undead. Radiant Damage. Whenever an enemy starts its turn in the aura, that creature takes Radiant damage equal to your Charisma modifier plus your Proficiency Bonus. Sunlight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
thing that has been consistently true about the world, which is now no longer true due to this leader’s rise or influence. This is the biggest change that occurs when the new leader takes power and
leader’s passing: Name one positive change that the leader brought to his or her domain or sphere of influence. Does that change persist after the leader’s death? State the general mood or attitude of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
to avoid the brambles’ thorns.
On a failed check, a character scrambles through but takes 1d4 Piercing damage from the thorns.
Hidden Glen. A hidden glen lies on the other side of the game trail
pressures Pral into reconsidering the ambush.
Advantage/Disadvantage. Sometimes a D20 Test is modified by special situations called Advantage and Disadvantage, which reflect positive and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
. Ralvald is in dire need of advice. He takes the counsel of any characters who seem genuinely invested in his plight. The characters might discuss these options with him: Depart the Lair. If the
ritual; he wants the body, so he can lay it to rest respectfully. He’ll permit them to copy the ritual before he takes the remains. D6: Foggy Cave The subterranean river here plunges in two twenty-foot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
electrocuted by exposed wiring requires a successful DC 16 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. On a failed check, a character takes 14 (4d6) lightning damage and doesn’t retrieve the gems. S4: Dining Rooms
sternly and questions them about the outside world. A character who portrays the Barrier Peaks in a positive light and succeeds on a DC 16 Charisma (Persuasion) check can convince Griss to relocate the