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Returning 35 results for 'read sound'.
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
altered to sound genderless, and you are immune to magic that allows other creatures to read your thoughts, to determine whether you are lying, to know your alignment, or to know your creature type
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Inviolate Presence. The veiled presence canât be targeted by divination magic or by features that would read its mind or determine its creature type.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the
row:
Distraction. A shrill sound fills the lair. Creatures that can hear it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or lose concentration.
Snares. Hidden snares target up to three
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
canât be targeted by divination magic or features that would read its mind or determine its creature type.Multiattack. The infiltrator makes two Poison Blade attacks and can use Beguiling
lair actions; the villain canât take the same lair action two rounds in a row:
Distraction. A shrill sound fills the lair. Creatures that can hear it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Alien Mind. Magic and other features canât determine the corrupterâs creature type. If a creature tries to read the corrupterâs thoughts, that creature must succeed on a DC 20
initiative ties) while in its lair, the villain can take one of the following lair actions; the villain canât take the same lair action two rounds in a row:
Distraction. A shrill sound fills the lair
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
to assert its claim. Often, before a journey, sailors blow conch-shell horns in the belief that the sound will soothe nearby krakens.
The Horn of Humenades. Legend speaks of a magic horn that the
its hearts are exposed, Tromokratis can choose one of its mythic actions when it uses a legendary action.
Read or paraphrase the following text when Tromokratis uses its Hearts of the Kraken trait
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
mythic trait by describing her skin cracking and turning pale as she suffers wounds. Read or paraphrase the following text when Hythonia finally uses her Shed Skin trait:
The medusaâs skin
cracks, turns a lifeless gray, and shatters! The monster crumbles to dustâbut what clatters to the ground isnât scale and bone, but hollow stone. The sound of rippling coils precedes the
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Legacy
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Backgrounds
Playerâs Handbook (2014)
You have always had a way with people. You know what makes them tick, you can tease out their heartsâ desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions you can read
, you promise to deliver. Common sense should steer people away from things that sound too good to be true, but common sense seems to be in short supply when youâre around. The bottle of pink
Species
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
that extend from their back and shoulders.
Like owls, owlin are graced with feathers that make no sound when they move or fly, making it easy for them to sneak up on you in the library.
Your owlin
raised above 20.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Playerâs Handbook offers a list
Backgrounds
Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
can tease out their heartsâ desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions you can read them like they were childrenâs books. Itâs a useful talent, and
sound too good to be true, but common sense seems to be in short supply when youâre around. The bottle of pink-colored liquid will surely cure that unseemly rash, this ointment â nothing
Backgrounds
Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
) into a thought strand that others can potentially read, share, or steal. These thought strands are treated as valuable currency among the Dimir.
Suggested Characteristics
Skilled at infiltration
donât share it.
3
I like to sound mysterious, because wisdom hidden grows deeper with time.
4
I have no patience with people who get in my way.
5
I love hearing about other
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
internal organs of the usual sort. Their bodies are composed of cells, fibers, plasma-like ooze, and clusters of nerves. These nerves enable a plasmoid to detect light, heat, texture, sound, pain, and
constrict to produce sound.
When plasmoids sleep, they lose their rigidity and spread out and are thus sometimes mistaken for a rock or some other feature of the environment.
Creating Your Character
When
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Arriving in Barovia When the characters step through the portal in Sigil, they wade through a thick mist before emerging on the western outskirts of Barovia. Read or paraphrase the following: Thick
, gray fog shrouds this small, gloomy village. Dismal houses and outbuildings line the cobblestone streets. The sound of a child weeping echoes preternaturally from a tall house looming in the distance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Getting Started This cave is connected to cave K via the stairs south of area G6 (see map G). If the characters approach from outside the cave, read the following boxed text aloud to begin: The
stench of rot and wet stone issues from this natural cave. An unsettling screech and the sound of thick feathers ruffling echo within.
The owlbear is moving restlessly in its den (area G5).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Surprise Audience When the characters emerge from the hatch, read or paraphrase the following: The space beyond is a windowless room with a wooden ceiling only four feet off the floor and a trapdoor
at its center. A smiling mask with peeling paint lies on the floor. From above comes the sound of someone singing an operatic aria.
The characters are in the crawlspace beneath the stage of the Pear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Opening the Way When the characters reach the wall of the Reghed Glacier at the spot specified by Vellynne Harpell or Professor Skant, read: An immense, glistening wall of blue ice stands before you
one of the characters to read aloud the âRime of the Frostmaidenâ (see appendix E). Reading the poem aloud while standing before the glacier has the following effect: As the last words of the poem
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
grand hall filled with the sound of organ music. If the characters approach from area K8 and have not yet visited this area, read: A set of double doors to the west appears to be, or to lead to, an
K7. Entry Read the following text if the characters approach from the courtyard (area K1): The ornate outer doors of the castle hang open, flanked by fluttering torches in iron sconces. Twenty feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Approaching the Village When the characters first approach the village, read: Tall shapes loom out of the dense fog that surrounds everything. The muddy ground underfoot gives way to slick, wet
cobblestones. The tall shapes become recognizable as village dwellings. The windows of each house stare out from pools of blackness. No sound cuts the silence except for mournful sobbing that echoes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
rest concludes to the sound of warning horns. Darrett or a messenger from Marshal Vendri urges them to hurry to the command post atop the Trade Gate. Once the characters arrive, read the following text
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
.
The crystal window peers into Oboâlakaâs tomb (area 10), cannot be opened, and blocks all sound between area 6 and area 10. The window has AC 5, a damage threshold of 15, 10 hit points, and immunity to
poison and psychic damage. When any character approaches the crystal window and peers through it, read the boxed text in area 10, omitting the last sentence about the window. If the characters enter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
the clay golem, the earthen fist, and the mud mephits) transform into heaps of harmless clay, earth, or mud. When Murgaxorâs ritual is stopped, read: A warbling, high-pitched wail escapes Murgaxor as
he crashes to the floor with a wet thump. A rush of air and a concussive blast momentarily replaces all sound. The thrum of magical power is gone.
The pitiful, muddy figure on the floor is Murgaxor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
the will-oâ-wisp in the distance. If the characters approach from the north, read: The hallway abruptly ends at a blank stone wall.
If the wall is hammered on, it will sound solid. A character who
23A. Triangular Stone If the characters approach from the south, read: You come upon a ten-foot-wide pit that stretches across the corridor. Beyond it is a wedge-shaped stone block or pillar that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
players the illustration of the merrow and adopt a different voice for it. You can use any voice you like, but try to sound intimidating! Read this text in the merrowâs voice: âThese waters belong to the Scaled Queen. Iâm here to collect her tribute.â
Dungeon Master, so itâs my job to tell you whatâs happening in the world around you and rolling any dice for the monster. Youâre playing the heroes!
Read this text to set the scene: Your journey has been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
make camp. When all of them have risen and finished preparing for the dayâs travel, read: As you head toward the pyramid temple, you tread across cracked and overgrown flagstones, stepping over
fallen and shattered pillars, pushing aside vines and briars.
When you are nearly at the temple, the sound of creatures crashing through the underbrush comes from behind you. You turn around to see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
characters reach the midpoint of the hall from either direction, read: You hear a scraping sound of stone against stone, followed by the squeaking of a bat. In the direction of the noise, you see the
fanged visage, outstretched claws, and flapping black cape of a vampire bearing down on you from above! A deep, throaty chuckle fills the hall. The scraping noise is the sound of the hidden compartment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Entering the Citadel The characters should be 12th level by the time they enter the Bleeding Citadel. The citadel has one purpose: to keep the Sword of Zariel out of evil hands. Read or paraphrase
inside the doorway is a golden hollyphant that greets you with a pleasing trumpet sound.
Lulu has all her hit points if sheâs restored to life by the citadelâs magic. However, she has no memories
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
mud around the crevice are many overlapping bootprints. Some head into the crevice, and some come out.
If the characters enter the crevice, read the following: The crevice leads twenty feet into the
hillside before opening up into a cavern. Many trickles of water combine into a pleasant sound, and the walls glisten with moisture. Stalagmites dot the floor, and stalactites hang from the ceiling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
identity without blinding you. While you wear the helm, your voice is magically altered to sound genderless, and you are immune to magic that allows other creatures to read your thoughts, to determine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
, read this text: Waves lap against a derelict ship lodged against a ridge of rocks and enormous dragon bones. A faint odor of rot wafts on the sea air, along with the sound of screeching seagulls and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
7: Bank The keepâs residents and visitors store their most valuable belongings and savings in the bank. When the characters arrive at the bank, read the following boxed text aloud: This one-story
moneylender.
Frugal. Quink never budges on matters of money.
Garrulous. Conversations with Quink last twice as long as they should.
Rumors
âGood supplies are a sound investment. Ruckus at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
against Strahd came from that empire â now lost beyond the mists. Journal Page As the characters cross the room, read: You hear the soft flapping sound of wings, but canât discern its origin. A single
destroyed. If the characters look at the torn page, show the players the âJournal of Argynvostâ in appendix F. Slashed Picture If the characters study the whole picture above the mantelpiece, read: The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
before flying back to Candlekeep. Read or paraphrase the following boxed text to the players when the characters descend into the tower: One level down, you see a cluttered chamber illuminated by
tuning fork. Suddenly, it takes notice of you and stands upright. âLulu! Wake up! Our guests have arrived!â
At the sound of her name, a small elephant with golden fur appears from under a pile of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
T1. Gatehouse Portcullis When the characters approach from the west, read: The shelf of rock on which the mountain road clings grows narrow. To your left, the icy cliffs rise sharply toward dark
gate by flying or climbing over it, the statues on the gatehouse (area T2) animate and attack. If the characters approach within 10 feet of the portcullis, it shrieks with the sound of metal on metal as it rises on its own. It stays open for 1 minute, then closes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Ooze Spies Once Basidia has explained the plan to the characters, read the following boxed text aloud to the players. Even as the myconid sovereignâs thoughts fill your mind, you become aware of a
faint hissing and fizzing sound. The fungus around you dissolves to a formless goo as something moves in the undergrowth to surround you!
A pair of regenerating black puddings, spies for Juiblex
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
4: Smithy The smithy is where the keepâs residents purchase metal goods and have them repaired.
When the characters arrive at the smithy, read the following boxed text aloud:
The stench of hot
smoke and the sound of clanging metal fill this smithy. Lit by the orange glow of a forge, a dark-haired dwarf pounds a molten ingot at an anvil behind a low wooden counter. Sparks fly with every
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
6. Music of the Dead The hallway leading to this chamber is filled with the haunting sound of a harpsichord playing. The room contains the following: Harpsichord. in the middle of the room is a
. They are faded and difficult to read.
The bone harpsichord has been enchanted to play on its own but stops when a living creature comes within 10 feet of it. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of