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Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Fireâtheir name for the fire of thought that blazes within each personâs mind. They used that power to read thoughts, reshape memories, and dominate the recalcitrant. The inquisitors in the
by a tome.
Today the inquisition rules the city of Malitain, a vast city-state to the north of Baroviaâs original site, and the inquisition sends its members throughout the multiverse, seeking
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
psionic power. The Order of Cosima harnessed the Mind Fireâtheir name for the fire of thought that blazes within each personâs mind. They used that power to read thoughts, reshape
members became the inquisitionâs scholars, represented by a tome.
Today the inquisition rules the city of Malitain, a vast city-state to the north of Baroviaâs original site, and the
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
specializing in a type of psionic power. The Order of Cosima harnessed the Mind Fireâtheir name for the fire of thought that blazes within each personâs mind. They used that power to read
orderâs members became the inquisitionâs scholars, represented by a tome.
Today the inquisition rules the city of Malitain, a vast city-state to the north of Baroviaâs original site
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
the transformation early. When you revert to your normal form, you return to the same state you were in when you initially transformed.
Book. You gain the ability to speak, read, and write 1d6 + 2
Detect Thoughts
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Basic Rules (2014)
For the duration, you can read the thoughts of certain creatures. When you cast the spell and as your action on each turn until the spell ends, you can focus your mind on any one creature that you
âs mind. If you probe deeper, the target must make a Wisdom saving throw. If it fails, you gain insight into its reasoning (if any), its emotional state, and something that looms large in its mind
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
they can temporarily enhance their animalistic features by entering a state they call shifting.
Shifters are similar to humans in height and build but are typically more lithe and flexible. Their
raise any of your scores 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
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
surroundings to appear reflected in the blade as if in a state of decay.
You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. When you hit an undead creature with it, the attack
darkvision out to a range of 120 feet.
The weapon can speak, read, and understand Common, and can communicate with its wielder telepathically. Its voice is a rough, ruined echo. While you are attuned
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Material Plane to forge their own destinies.
Once shadar-kai were Fey like the rest of their elven kin; now they exist in a state between life and death, thanks to being transformed by the Shadowfell
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 of languages to choose from. The DM is
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
survive with just their wits in situations that would be deadly for other folk. Because of that fact, many lizardfolk myths state that their people were placed by the gods in the Material Plane to guard
follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you canât raise any of your scores above 20.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Castle Kalaman When the characters and Darrett arrive at Castle Kalaman, read the following: Even if the imposing Castle Kalaman didnât stand atop hundred-foot cliffs, it would still tower over every
.
The guards at Castle Kalaman ask the characters to state their business. If the characters explain that theyâre representatives of Voglerâs people, a guard leads them across a courtyard toward a council chamber where Lord Bakaris is speaking with the city council.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Tome of Strahd The Tome of Strahd is an ancient work penned by Strahd, a tragic tale of how he came to his fallen state. The book is bound in a thick leather cover with steel hinges and fastenings
remain intact and readable. If the characters acquire the Tome of Strahd and want to read these paragraphs, show the players the âFrom the Tome of Strahdâ section in appendix F. If Strahd sees, or
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
(use the bullywug stat block). When the ritual was disrupted, his powers dissipated as well. In this state, he no longer poses a threat to anyone. The characters have won!
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Arriving on Krynn When the party steps through the Sigil portal and arrives on Krynn, they arrive through a doorway in a massive tree. Read the following: The rising sun limns the rolling hills
magic of the rod piece that was previously embedded in its trunk. The rod piece was recently removed, resulting in the treeâs current state of decay. The tree still bears traces of the rodâs magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
least six hours in an inactive, motionless state, rather than sleeping. In this state, you appear inert, but it doesnât render you unconscious, and you can see and hear as normal. Integrated
this way. While you live, your armor canât be removed from your body against your will. Specialized Design. You gain one skill proficiency and one tool proficiency of your choice. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Detect Thoughts 2nd-level divination Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V, S, M (a copper piece) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute For the duration, you can read the thoughts of
. If it fails, you gain insight into its reasoning (if any), its emotional state, and something that looms large in its mind (such as something it worries over, loves, or hates). If it succeeds, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Commandersâ Retreat After the Dragon Army soldiers are dealt with, read or paraphrase the following text: A dozen mounted soldiers gallop from the tree line, rushing south toward the crossing
charactersâ help. Lord Bakaris is clearly in a state of shock and doesnât speak during the conversation. Safe for Now Darrett leads the characters six miles east of Steel Springs, where Kalamanâs soldiers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
clutches of Xanathar. The Stone of Golorr is actually an aboleth transformed by magic. In this inanimate state, the aboleth can read the mind of any creature that attunes to the stone, as well as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Detect Thoughts 2nd-level divination Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V, S, M (a copper piece) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute For the duration, you can read the thoughts of
. If it fails, you gain insight into its reasoning (if any), its emotional state, and something that looms large in its mind (such as something it worries over, loves, or hates). If it succeeds, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
4. Tortle in Torpor As the characters approach this ship, read or paraphrase the following boxed text: The coral creates a passageway here that leads directly to another sunken ship which is nearly
the lower decks of the ship.
The area inside the green glow is teeming with life. As the characters approach the opening, read or paraphrase the following boxed text: Within the lighted area, there
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Grand Cemetery Before the characters search for Grand Duke Ravengard in Elturelâs cemetery, they should advance to 6th level. As the characters approach the cemetery, read the boxed text below to
describe its current state: The ten-foot-high brass fence that once surrounded Elturelâs cemetery has fallen in numerous places, and a wide gate allowing access to the grounds has been torn from its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
end tomorrow, you read it here first!
As a Tairnadal elf of Valenar, you were raised on the legends of your people, on tales of champions who battled mighty dragons and armies of giants. When you came
of age, the Keepers of the Past read the signs to determine which of these ancestors chose you to be their vessel. Since that day, it has been your duty to emulate your patron ancestor. If youâre a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
destroy the door, read: As the door falls away, you can hear sounds of confusion and distress coming from the north. A faint glow, like that of a small flame, shines in the distance. The walls of the
there, the floor beyond the door will begin to tilt downward, with the north end slowly sinking. If this occurs, quickly state how the floor is beginning to slant, and have the characters roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
blade always appears ruined and rusting, and causes its surroundings to appear reflected in the blade as if in a state of decay. You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic
, and a Charisma of 16. It has hearing and darkvision out to a range of 120 feet. The weapon can speak, read, and understand Common, and can communicate with its wielder telepathically. Its voice is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
ceiling of area F1. As they do, read the description of area F1 to the players. When they arrive, they find the elderly elf Varnyr precariously balanced on a ladder while arranging a few of the
voice from below.
âOh?â The elf looks down and seems surprised at your presence. Then she says, indicating the room around her, âAh. Visitors. Iâm Scribe Varnyr. Sorry for the state of things. As
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, kept in its current rotten state by the will of Strahd. The toy figure of the groom from the top of the cake was cast on the floor long ago. A character who searches the dusty floor finds the figurine
with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check. If the characters take the groom figurine out of the room, read the following if they return to the room at a later time: Billowing drapes draw your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Vedalken
MATT STEWART
Nothing is perfect. Vedalken not only believe this fact, they rejoice in it. Every imperfection is a chance for improvement, and progress is an endless march toward a state
this trait again until you finish a long rest. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common, Vedalken, and one other language of your choice. YONGJAE CHOI
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
of communication that the spores allow. Myconidsâ facial expressions might be difficult to read, but their telepathic communication might carry a direct expression of the myconidsâ emotional state
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
characters open the crate, read or paraphrase the following: As you open the crateâs lid, a cacophony of high-pitched squeals emanates from within. Grotesque creatures scuttle into the light: ugly cat-sized
hatchlings can occupy a single 5-foot space if needed. Due to his hungover state, Mirt is unlikely to participate in this combat (see âMirtâs Rude Awakeningâ below). He is a high-level character and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
failed to slay the kraken, it was so badly wounded in the fight that the rest of the sea life around it began to strike at it, taking advantage of its greatly weakened state. Just before passing away
, conical shell. When startled, she can tuck in her head and pull her tentacles up into the shell protectively, like a strange hermit crab. When the characters peer into these chambers, read or paraphrase
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Benefit: You can speak, read, and write Sylvan, and magic canât put you to sleep. Drawback: You no longer cast a reflection or a shadow.
2 Benefit: You can cast the message cantrip at will, no
transform into a statue made of solid, smoky gray glass. You are petrified while in this state. Any magic that ends the petrified condition restores your true form until the next dawn, when you revert to a glass statue.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
the entry, and you can read the box text below as it is. If theyâre not surprised, they are in a defensive formation with weapons drawn, and the centipede is at the front of the formation. You can
room. The forge is currently stoked to a white-hot state. A silver bowl, about a foot wide, sits in the fire. Four goblins stand around the room admiring the bowl.
One of the goblins wears topaz
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Satyrs in Distress Once the characters have entered the book, read: Youâre on the fringe of a meadow that borders a forest. Tall trees of several varieties stretch before you as far as the eye can
within 20 feet of the forestâs edge, three satyrs come into view. When this happens, read: Three bipedal creatures that combine the features of men and goats laugh drunkenly as they stumble from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
for knowledge permeates Akharin Sangar. Its many independent schools are free to teach broad curricula that beget a well-read populace, although the long list of censored works constrains opportunities
for higher education, especially in philosophy and literature. The city-state cautiously embraces progress, adopting developments in magic and science as long as they donât contradict religious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
gate. When the party arrives on the scene, the battle is already underway. Read the following boxed text aloud: The din of battle echoes from the palisade as you approach. Through the rain, you see
the line, alarm bells ring out across town! Read the following boxed text aloud: A man stumbles through the mud, his eyes wide with terror. You recognize him as Jack Torver, the owner of Leilonâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
protects the Nematodeâs throat. When a creature approaches this structure, read or paraphrase the following: The tent walls open like a flower to reveal a gaping throat that expels tangled knots of
, passages lead to the left and right, sloping upward and curving back toward each other. Where they meet, a tough membrane holds back the Nematodeâs rudimentary liquid brain matter. Read or paraphrase