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There are three cryptic alchemical tomes on Obojima that speak of the arcane energies of spirit vine and its uses. Only the most expert potion
makers understand how to work with this plant, and of those, only a few can fully release its power. Spirit vine only grows in the Spirit Realm, where it is abundant. However, what makes this plant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, who sows despair and discord The Dark Powers have granted a measure of power to Ankhtepot’s false gods. Clerics who worship one of Har’Akir’s gods or the pantheon as a whole receive power as if they
worshiped a true deity that offers the death domain. Despite their distinct roles, traditions, and places within the lives of Har’Akir’s people, these gods are all especially aloof, cryptic, morbid, and supportive of the pharaoh’s rule.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, who sows despair and discord The Dark Powers have granted a measure of power to Ankhtepot’s false gods. Clerics who worship one of Har’Akir’s gods or the pantheon as a whole receive power as if they
worshiped a true deity that offers the death domain. Despite their distinct roles, traditions, and places within the lives of Har’Akir’s people, these gods are all especially aloof, cryptic, morbid, and supportive of the pharaoh’s rule.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
most as though they were glittering jewels. Many great wizards have attempted to understand her motives, but like a raven she has always remained cryptic, keeping her cache of secrets just out of their
what power she wields in her realms, too subtle for mortal minds to sense. Rumors abound as to her current form, most coming from claims made by lunatics who have described an array of disturbing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. Dory’s true nature), and she secretly hopes the characters end up killing him. She never mentions her fellow councillor by name, though, instead making cryptic statements such as: “You must follow the facts wherever they lead, even if that includes the halls of power.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
most as though they were glittering jewels. Many great wizards have attempted to understand her motives, but like a raven she has always remained cryptic, keeping her cache of secrets just out of their
what power she wields in her realms, too subtle for mortal minds to sense. Rumors abound as to her current form, most coming from claims made by lunatics who have described an array of disturbing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Prophecy. The books chronicle events that have happened and those yet to pass; each cryptic page might detail a fate days, months, or years in the future. Shalfey, Elder Sage of the Tower of the Heavens
defend the sages and obey their every order—to meet with Derwyth, a fellow star-watcher near the star’s estimated point of impact. In the tower hands’ absence, Shalfey’s power-hungry successor, the sage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. Dory’s true nature), and she secretly hopes the characters end up killing him. She never mentions her fellow councillor by name, though, instead making cryptic statements such as: “You must follow the facts wherever they lead, even if that includes the halls of power.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Prophecy. The books chronicle events that have happened and those yet to pass; each cryptic page might detail a fate days, months, or years in the future. Shalfey, Elder Sage of the Tower of the Heavens
defend the sages and obey their every order—to meet with Derwyth, a fellow star-watcher near the star’s estimated point of impact. In the tower hands’ absence, Shalfey’s power-hungry successor, the sage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
her answers are often cryptic, even when dealing with her sisters; she might give vital advice even to her enemies. There is little that can be hidden from Sora Teraza, but the question is always
against the fears and prejudices of the people of the Five Nations, and also the selfish ambitions of many of their own power-hungry warlords. Once the adventurers learn that the Daughters truly want peace
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
her answers are often cryptic, even when dealing with her sisters; she might give vital advice even to her enemies. There is little that can be hidden from Sora Teraza, but the question is always
against the fears and prejudices of the people of the Five Nations, and also the selfish ambitions of many of their own power-hungry warlords. Once the adventurers learn that the Daughters truly want peace
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
mote of the Dragon Queen’s power. Carrying and exchanging talons bear unpleasant consequences: Curse. A creature that carries any number of talons is cursed. While cursed in this way, the creature
life, but it must answer you truthfully and to the best of its ability. The answer is no more than a sentence or two and might be cryptic. Freeing a Soul. Casting Remove Curse or another spell that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
mote of the Dragon Queen’s power. Carrying and exchanging talons bear unpleasant consequences: Curse. A creature that carries any number of talons is cursed. While cursed in this way, the creature
life, but it must answer you truthfully and to the best of its ability. The answer is no more than a sentence or two and might be cryptic. Freeing a Soul. Casting Remove Curse or another spell that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
lacks charges, it gives no answer. The oracle’s power is similar to a divination spell. If creatures ask different questions simultaneously, the oracle chooses one of them at random to answer. Answers to
several likely questions are presented here, although you can tweak these answers to make them more clear or cryptic, as you see fit. Why are the giants threatening the North? “The ordning between
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
lacks charges, it gives no answer. The oracle’s power is similar to a divination spell. If creatures ask different questions simultaneously, the oracle chooses one of them at random to answer. Answers to
several likely questions are presented here, although you can tweak these answers to make them more clear or cryptic, as you see fit. Why are the giants threatening the North? “The ordning between
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
used the last vestiges of her personal power to pull dead memories from the Shadowfell about her, creating a cloak of identities that sustained her. Over centuries, those dark memories accumulated and
from within, bearing her cryptic messages and omens far and wide across the multiverse. Bizarre Menagerie. Within the Fortress of Memories are trinkets and items that the Raven Queen finds irresistible
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
used the last vestiges of her personal power to pull dead memories from the Shadowfell about her, creating a cloak of identities that sustained her. Over centuries, those dark memories accumulated and
from within, bearing her cryptic messages and omens far and wide across the multiverse. Bizarre Menagerie. Within the Fortress of Memories are trinkets and items that the Raven Queen finds irresistible
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, learn a secret, or unravel a cryptic prophecy. 9 Destiny Seeker: The item is convinced that it and its wielder have key roles to play in future events. 10 Creator Seeker: The item seeks its creator and
follow the item's commands. If the wielder takes damage, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on a success. Whether the attempt to control its user succeeds or fails, the item can't use this power again until the next dawn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, learn a secret, or unravel a cryptic prophecy. 9 Destiny Seeker: The item is convinced that it and its wielder have key roles to play in future events. 10 Creator Seeker: The item seeks its creator and
follow the item's commands. If the wielder takes damage, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on a success. Whether the attempt to control its user succeeds or fails, the item can't use this power again until the next dawn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
finely tooled metal etched with organic designs or cryptic symbols. 8 Monstrous. This archfey has a monstrous form. For example, they might resemble an enormous spider, a hydra whose heads look like
Archfey’s Personality table. Archfey’s Personality d8 Personality 1 Benevolent. The archfey welcomes all into their domain and does everything in their power to assist those who come to them in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
finely tooled metal etched with organic designs or cryptic symbols. 8 Monstrous. This archfey has a monstrous form. For example, they might resemble an enormous spider, a hydra whose heads look like
Archfey’s Personality table. Archfey’s Personality d8 Personality 1 Benevolent. The archfey welcomes all into their domain and does everything in their power to assist those who come to them in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
lost language, to learn the proper intonation of a complex song, or to better understand the cryptic writings of a long-dead sage, there is no better place to seek aid than Silverymoon. It is an easy
structure. The merlons of its battlements are carved to resemble unicorn heads. The soldiers of the High Guard, clad in shining silver plate, protect the residence and seat of power, and keep those out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
lost language, to learn the proper intonation of a complex song, or to better understand the cryptic writings of a long-dead sage, there is no better place to seek aid than Silverymoon. It is an easy
structure. The merlons of its battlements are carved to resemble unicorn heads. The soldiers of the High Guard, clad in shining silver plate, protect the residence and seat of power, and keep those out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
effect of a spell, the cavern targets the creature that requested its aid. A creature that asks a question here receives a truthful, albeit cryptic, answer in Common with clues to its goals. Those who
quarry is just beyond the crystal cave (area C6). The cave’s oracular power is similar to a Divination spell. A creature that makes a selfish or destructive request causes thunderous reprimands to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
effect of a spell, the cavern targets the creature that requested its aid. A creature that asks a question here receives a truthful, albeit cryptic, answer in Common with clues to its goals. Those who
quarry is just beyond the crystal cave (area C6). The cave’s oracular power is similar to a Divination spell. A creature that makes a selfish or destructive request causes thunderous reprimands to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
of Lolth’s radical ideas, and their creator rewarded them with a vast increase in their divine power. When Lolth lured some of the primal elves away from Corellon with her promises, this high-ranking
core of divine entities remained loyal. Because they rejected Lolth’s treacherous ways, they retained their primal power and their immortality. Surface elves, and other elves who dwell in the light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
of Lolth’s radical ideas, and their creator rewarded them with a vast increase in their divine power. When Lolth lured some of the primal elves away from Corellon with her promises, this high-ranking
core of divine entities remained loyal. Because they rejected Lolth’s treacherous ways, they retained their primal power and their immortality. Surface elves, and other elves who dwell in the light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
(1d6 + 2) piercing damage, or 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.
Reckoner Boros reckoners combine physical power and magical prowess, serving as the shock
, and sow discord — all in obedience to the sometimes cryptic orders of their mysterious leaders.
The Dimir NPCs table summarizes key roles within House Dimir. Statistics for these NPCs are found in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
(1d6 + 2) piercing damage, or 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.
Reckoner Boros reckoners combine physical power and magical prowess, serving as the shock
, and sow discord — all in obedience to the sometimes cryptic orders of their mysterious leaders.
The Dimir NPCs table summarizes key roles within House Dimir. Statistics for these NPCs are found in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, Sarcelle Malinosh. Sarcelle is dozing inside the coffin, wrapped in the blankets so only her hair is visible. Sarcelle is a human wild-magic sorcerer whose spellcasting power was stripped during a recent
excursion to a distant plane. Until her magic naturally returns, Sarcelle has the game statistics of a neutral mage without Spellcasting. She responds to some questions with cryptic-sounding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, Sarcelle Malinosh. Sarcelle is dozing inside the coffin, wrapped in the blankets so only her hair is visible. Sarcelle is a human wild-magic sorcerer whose spellcasting power was stripped during a recent
excursion to a distant plane. Until her magic naturally returns, Sarcelle has the game statistics of a neutral mage without Spellcasting. She responds to some questions with cryptic-sounding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
from a wealthy line of prominent sorcerers. He’s never manifested any sorcerous power and wants to know if he’ll ever gain such power, or if he should give up hope. T3: Entrance Chamber This hall serves
, so Lurg simply withdraws behind the west curtain and remains silent for 1 minute while he concocts a cryptic, meaningless answer. After he reemerges from the curtain and delivers his response, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
from a wealthy line of prominent sorcerers. He’s never manifested any sorcerous power and wants to know if he’ll ever gain such power, or if he should give up hope. T3: Entrance Chamber This hall serves
, so Lurg simply withdraws behind the west curtain and remains silent for 1 minute while he concocts a cryptic, meaningless answer. After he reemerges from the curtain and delivers his response, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
enough to delve into the greater caverns. It offers cryptic insight on how to enter Iggwilv’s inner sanctum (area G21), where the archmage’s true prize resides. The poem reads as follows: In the center
created by Kashem, a bitter dao bound to guard this chamber by Iggwilv. The Witch Queen imparted a mote of her power to Kashem in exchange for the dao’s services. Long after the archmage’s departure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
the hollow boulder is a bronze tablet worth 100 gp. The tablet is etched with a poem for those hoping to delve into the greater caverns. It offers cryptic insight on how to enter Iggwilv’s inner
a mote of her power to Kashem in exchange for the dao’s services. Long after the archmage’s departure, Kashem still pursues her original charge to destroy all who enter. When the characters arrive