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Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
An etched crystal sphere the size of a grapefruit hums faintly and pulses with irregular flares of inner light. While you are touching the crystal, you can retrieve and store information and spells
within the crystal at the same rate as reading and writing. When found, the crystal contains the following spells: detect thoughts, intellect fortress, Rary's telepathic bond, sending, telekinesis
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
size and speed, are unchanged. Anything he is wearing transforms with him, but nothing he is carrying does. He reverts to his true form if he dies.
While in mist form, Strahd canât take any
card reading in chapter 1, unless he has been forced into his tomb in the catacombs of Castle Ravenloft.
Strahd's Tactics
Because the entire adventure revolves around Strahd, you must play him
Doppelganger
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
Shapechanger. The doppelganger can use its action to polymorph into a Small or Medium humanoid it has seen, or back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form
blocks it. While the target is in range, the doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelganger's concentration isn't broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
this adamantine tower, which is actually a Daernâs instant fortress (see chapter 7, âTreasure,â of the Dungeon Masterâs Guide). Only Strahd knows the command word to alter its shape and size, which
trapdoor on the roof. The arrow slits of the tower are 4 inches wide and 2 feet tall, and the walls of the fortress are 3 inches thick. Characters who are able to reduce their size or assume gaseous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
polymorph into a Small or Medium humanoid it has seen, or back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isnât transformed
doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelgangerâs concentration isnât broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the targetâs mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
action to polymorph into a Small or Medium humanoid it has seen, or back into its natural form. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. Its equipment is not transformed. If
continue reading its thoughts as long as the doppelgangerâs concentration isnât broken. While reading the targetâs mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
Crystalline Chronicle Wondrous item, very rare (requires attunement by a wizard) Crystalline Chronicle An etched crystal sphere the size of a grapefruit hums faintly and pulses with irregular flares
of inner light. While you are touching the crystal, you can retrieve and store information and spells within the crystal at the same rate as reading and writing. When found, the crystal contains the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
chapter as the characters join them by reading the following text: Kalamanâs surviving soldiers made camp on a bluff east of the City of Lost Namesâor what remains of it. In the distance, a
constellation of rocks floats in the air, some the size of islands, others little more than boulders. However, the largest island advances south from the ruins, positioning itself above the reassembling Dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
continuously stoops, as if trying to occupy as little space as possible. Several activities and clubs that involve feats of strength and size continuously try to recruit himâto no avail. Drazhomir prefers
for stirring poems written in old tongues, reading them to the rest of the group in a soft, resonant voice that comes directly from his soul.
Extracurriculars: Dead Languages Society
Job
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Character Creation In fairness, the giant had just been awakened. Still, not everyone would be able to bring down a brute twice the size of a city temple, even if it was in a stupor, so I guess I am
heroâs life from miraculous birth to glorious end? If youâre reading this, the answer is that you make a hero, of course. In Theros, player characters and heroes are synonymous, being rare
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
into a Small or Medium humanoid it has seen, or back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isnât transformed. It
doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelgangerâs concentration isnât broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the targetâs mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
Appendix 3. Dungeon Master Tips PREPARATORY NOTES. As youâre reading through and/or running this adventure, pay special attention to areas that include creatures, noting whether or not the
adventurers are likely to see them initially. If creatures are clearly visible, consider providing a minimum of detail (size, shape, and lighting only) for the area description, in favor of providing greater
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
-reading abilities aid them in creating near-perfect disguises and plucking secrets from unguarded minds. Occasionally, doppelgangers use their shape-shifting ability in more overt ways, transforming into
Actions
Shape-Shift. The doppelganger shape-shifts into a Medium or Small Humanoid, or it returns to its true form. Its game statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. Any equipment it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
up, one patron stands out among the rest: a chaotic good ogre wearing a headband of intellect. He sits by himself in a corner, reading a book titled The Sum of Theology by Saint Vetheera, a servant
. When the ogre attuned to it, the headband grew in size, allowing him to don it. As a genius, the ogre felt compelled to learn the error of his ways and seek out a better life. He adopted the name Little
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
arcanaloth headmaster is here in its Halaster disguise. The room has a 30-foot-high domed ceiling and the following features: Statue. Opposite the door, a life-size statue of Halaster stands atop a 3-foot
system to deliver them to the academyâs students. The assignments involve reading books, completing experiments, and drafting essays on various arcane topics. The headmasterâs chair has an antipathy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
clear. In fact, the stars shine down with an almost fierce light. Anyone who explores the room discovers that this effect is an illusion and can determine the size and shape of the actual space. If
M12 or break through the ceiling from the attic above area M10. This room is bare except for a bookshelf covered in chains against one wall, a plain wooden bench, and a reading desk built into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, Valtagar Steelshadow (see below) is reading his spellbook â a bound stack of mithral plates. The book rests atop a stout, stone lectern in the middle of the room.
Golem. Standing in the south corner is an
Short or Long Rest). For 1 minute, Valtagar magically increases in size. While enlarged, Valtagar is Large, doubles his damage dice on Strength-based weapon attacks, and makes Strength checks and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, at which point he tries to flee the castle. 5 A dead Barovian that serves as host to a swarm of insects (spiders). The baby giant spiders (each one the size of a tarantula) crawl out of the
K57) 5 Wine cellar (area K63) 6 Torture chamber (area K76) Strahd isnât actually at that location unless the card reading (see chapter 1) indicates that he is. If the characters ask Rahadin to lead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
legendary creature whose challenge rating is 3 or more lower than the challenge rating for an optimal encounter. Solo Monster Challenge Rating Character Level â â â â â Party Size â â â â â 6 Characters
each expression is the number of characters of the given level. The second number tells how many monsters of the listed challenge rating those characters are equivalent to. For example, reading the row
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
driven berserk, she fights until the Abbot reasserts control or until she is destroyed. She has the supernatural strength of a typical flesh golem despite her smaller size. The Abbot has no desire to
of healing (superior) in a crystal and electrum flask (worth 250 gp). Four gold candelabras (worth 250 gp each) rest atop the table. Fortunes of Ravenloft If your card reading reveals that a treasure is here, it is hidden in the niche along with the potion.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
in a corner of the Hearthâs taproom, reading a book.
A few years ago, the ogre was like many others of his kindâbrutish and cruel. He met a halfling adventurer wearing the shiny gold headband and
killed the puny runt for it. When the ogre attuned to it, the headband grew in size, enabling him to wear it. With an improved ability to reason and ponder, the ogre felt compelled to appreciate the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
parchment, along with a couple of quill pens and dried-up jars of ink. For its size, the wooden cabinet contains very little. Inside are a tinderbox, a few wooden boxes full of candles, and two well-used
downfall (see area E5f). Fortunes of Ravenloft If your card reading reveals that a treasure is in the undercroft, itâs contained in a moldy, old chest in the southwest corner of the room. The chest is unlocked and not trapped.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
understand his personality and goals. Although Strahd can be encountered almost anywhere in his domain, the vampire is always encountered in the place indicated by the card reading in chapter 1, unless
appears in a location other than his tomb or the place indicated by the card reading, roll a d20 and consult the Strahdâs Minions table to determine what creatures he brings with him, if any. Strahdâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
marble table in a reading nook. A stone staircase spirals up to area K6. Gargoyles. The two real gargoyles are indistinguishable from the inanimate gargoyle statues in the high alcoves. When intruders
wands (worth 10 gp each). K7. Reading Room This room contains the following features: A burly half-orc clad in black leather armor sits in an overstuffed chair in the northernmost corner of the room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
weighted hempen rope, a small metal baton the size of a torch with continual flame cast on it, a small metal container holding six pressure capsules (see appendix B). The compartment also contains a
returned. If the characters havenât already discovered Aaronâs body, Janore tells of having heard the bell ringing, then silence. Survivorsâ Tale. Janore relates that she was reading in the library
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
of clawed footprints amid the camp. Some are roughly human-sized, while others are twice that size. Characters who have seen draconian footprints before recognize the smaller prints as draconian. The
minutes reading them learns the following details: Virruza was following orders from a Dragon Army commander named Belephaion. His mission was to investigate the monster-creating stone unearthed here. He
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
one and three feet tall. Standing against the northern wall are two life-size statues. One is a robed skeleton holding a large scythe, and the other is a medusa. On the floor in front of these statues
discover that the ancient books describe procedures and details for several evil rites and ceremonies. The books make grim and harrowing reading for any character. The tomes can be turned over to any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
court-facing towers in the north wall, called the ânecessariumsâ by the monks, are the main places in which visitors interact with the treasures of Candlekeep. They are honeycombed with reading rooms
, and general sweating that a place of such size requires, and work at their studies, hoping to prove themselves and be accepted into the ranks of the scribes. The scribes do most of the archival labor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
reading âAcont, Prince of Minotaurs.â Two skeletal knights (see appendix B) and a minotaur skeleton stand guard in this room and attack intruders on sight. Brickwork Seals. Each occupied crypt is
center of this chamber. Scattered around it are the skeletal remains of an elf. An inset in the ceiling above the slab holds a mirror the same size as the slab.
A detect magic spell reveals the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
themselves in this antechamber by washing with scented oils, reading from inspirational scrolls, and painting labyrinthine patterns onto their beaks, hands, and feet. 1E. Shrine. A life-size wooden
breach of hospitality. 3A. Shrine. The lower floor of the house is a single room. Yingmatona sleeps on a mattress under the stairs. A life-size wooden statue resembling a tabaxi stands opposite the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
unlocking the tomeâs secret lore and believed it could be interpreted in this chamber. Alas, the magical nature of this room doesnât enhance reading comprehension. Undaunted, Klaudel summoned Jomlus to read
carries on Klaudelâs work, reading and rereading the text the spectator doesnât understand and repeating its words with a slightly different pronunciation each time. Klaudelâs obsession has become Jomlusâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
players the shape or size of any of the mist-filled hallways or tell them what direction theyâre traveling. When the characters emerge in different rooms of the maze or gaps in the mist, describe areas in
adventurersâ appearances. The doppelgangers play the role of grieving elves who have just found the bones of their long-lost kin, reading the charactersâ thoughts to gain their pity and trust. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
someone opens the door and is able to see what lies beyond, read: A ten-foot-square entrance expands to the east to form a room of considerable size.
The short corridor that leads into area 26 is the
chair sits empty. In the northwest corner, a brass tripod supports a brass bowl filled with hot coals. The room is warm and smoky.
Seated in the armchair, reading a papyrus scroll, is the queenâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Mortlockâs Bedroom This dark room contains a bed, a wooden chest with clawed feet, and a night table. The chest weighs 25 pounds and contains a few drab garments made for a man of Mortlockâs size, a
pursues intruders beyond the room, returning here only after the trespassers leave the villa or are hacked to pieces. Bookcases. Duke Vanthampur abhors reading but keeps a modest library of fine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
mechanism. If the trap goes off but the blade misses, it chops through 2 cubic feet of the silk, ruining it. Trunk 5 is locked. It contains eight pieces of rare wood, each the size of a mace and inlaid
particular ability score. Coffer 5 is locked. It holds sixteen gems (worth 250 gp each) concealed beneath a layer of two hundred gems worth 10 gp each, further topped by five hundred gems of good size and