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Candlekeep Mysteries
makes them look like flesh-and-blood people, and the constructs conduct themselves as convincingly real humanoids who are simply living their lives in Wisteria Vale. Detect magic spells do not reveal
conversations, a few clues to their true nature exist. A character who observes one or more of the commoners closely and succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check notices a faint clicking sound
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
sound too good to be true, but common sense seems to be in short supply when you’re around. The bottle of pink-colored liquid will surely cure that unseemly rash, this ointment — nothing
more than a bit of fat with a sprinkle of silver dust — can restore youth and vigor, and there’s a bridge in the city that just happens to be for sale. These marvels sound implausible, but
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
don’t share it.
3
I like to sound mysterious, because wisdom hidden grows deeper with time.
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I have no patience with people who get in my way.
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I love hearing about other
reveal them. (Any)
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Knowledge. I want to know as much as I can about this city and how it works. (Any)
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Independence. I value the freedom to pursue my own goals without interference
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Frost Giants The characters hear the sound of huge creatures stomping through the wilderness. If they follow the noise, they encounter a search party of three frost giants accompanied by 1d2 winter
help characters who can provide useful information. They immediately attack characters who withhold information, or who threaten to reveal the giants’ presence to the Flaming Fist. The frost giants carry no treasure with them while they hunt.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
hear rattling chains when they get to the fork in the tunnel. The sound clearly comes from the left passage. Further investigation reveals no source; the sound is one of Halaster’s illusory regional
appears in area 11e on level 10, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. Casting speak with dead on one of the skulls forces it to reveal the gate’s command word
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
ceiling, well hidden by the cobwebs. These items are explained in “Flight of the Vampire” below. Halfway down the hall on the south side is a narrow secret door that can be pulled open to reveal area K31
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
a gravel track hugging the coastline. The day is hot, and the air is thick with the scent and sound of the sea. Suddenly, you hear harsh cries and the sounds of a scuffle from up ahead. Rounding a
matriarch’s transformation: The woman stands suddenly, turning to reveal a gore-caked mouth and hollow black eyes. In an instant, she is surrounded by a cloud of flapping skeletal birds and her own
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
). For each evil act, imagine the scene where it took place, and then answer the following questions: What does the act sound like from a distance or to someone in the next room? How does the act, or its
consequences, smell? What colors demand attention from the surroundings, decor, or aftermath? What shapes, symbols, or decorations stand out? What does the light or darkness hide or reveal? Are there
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
muscles as the glow softens to reveal the interior of a sun-kissed cathedral. How light passes through the scab and into the stained glass windows is a mystery only magic can answer.
Pillars line a
inside the doorway is a golden hollyphant that greets you with a pleasing trumpet sound.
Lulu has all her hit points if she’s restored to life by the citadel’s magic. However, she has no memories
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
perfectly imitates the sound of wind echoing in an underground cavern 5 A leather sack containing pungent spices 6 A multifaceted crystal prism 7 A giant-sized iron kettle 8 A misshapen, plush rendition
depicting the profile of Skoraeus, worth 70 gp 12 Two halves of a 3-foot-diameter geode worth 120 gp total, split to reveal jagged indigo crystals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Conclusion After dealing with the threats at Silent Sound lighthouse, the characters attain 4th level! They can take stock of whatever treasure they salvaged from the lighthouse and what information
they learned within, then figure out their next move. If the characters didn’t find the rotor of return when exploring the lighthouse, Wizzy can reveal where the relic is hidden if he survived. He is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
makes them look like flesh-and-blood people, and the constructs conduct themselves as convincingly real humanoids who are simply living their lives in Wisteria Vale. Detect magic spells do not reveal
conversations, a few clues to their true nature exist. A character who observes one or more of the commoners closely and succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check notices a faint clicking sound
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
trickles away from the door. There is condensation on the walls, door, and ceiling, some of which drips down on you. A quiet sound of dripping and splashing echoes in the corridor. This door is tightly
keyhole.
Opening the door will reveal stairs going down into a small room. A pool of water fills the entire chamber. Another door is across the way, but only the top 3 inches of it can be seen above the water.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
and tunnels where sound carries, eyes darting furtively, looking for signs of danger.
Despite their harsh outlook, svirfneblin are still gnomes, and many are as benevolent and joyful as their
surface cousins. They reveal these aspects most easily among their own kind, and to those they come to trust.
The svirfneblin assign defined roles to each gender but hold females and males in equal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
faces or engraved with sigils that reveal clues as to what lies beyond. Stuck Doors. Dungeon doors often become stuck when not used frequently. Opening a stuck door requires a successful Strength
. A character need only look in the right place or take the right steps to reveal the door. However, you can use the characters’ passive Wisdom (Perception) scores to determine whether any of them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Academy; however, drow guards are trained to tell the difference between training exercises and the sound of real combat. The latter attracts reinforcements in the form of 1d4 drow elite warriors every
50 percent chance that these mages are members of the Council of Spiders and of a mind to help the characters infiltrate Sorcere, should the characters reveal that they are in league with Vizeran
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
because they want to emulate him. Phenax’s Favor Phenax expects his champions to be cunning and self-sufficient, much as he was when he escaped the Underworld. He has great respect for a sound plan
. Phenax’s Disciple Piety 25+ Phenax trait When you are hidden from a creature and miss it with an attack, making the attack doesn’t reveal your position. Champion of Deception Piety 50+ Phenax trait
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
13. Child of Zotzilaha A faint, melodious sound comes from ahead. It is difficult to tell whether it is someone singing or the echoing of dripping water in a great cavern.
If the characters burst
surface and strikes when the watery “god” levels its trident at a character. Treasure. If seriously threatened, the nereid might reveal the location of her treasure. At the deepest part of the pool is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
as you see fit (see appendix D), such investigation could reveal that the last place the timepiece teleported someone to was a location on the Sea of Swords, north of Neverwinter but south of Luskan
old lighthouse along a stretch of coast known locally as Silent Sound. Whatever clues the characters obtain regarding Talanatha’s likely destination, have those hints play out over the full length of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
reserved or unassuming until they reveal their true nature. Any intriguing figure with a dark secret can serve as a gothic horror villain. Villain Identities Gothic villains are most effective when
themselves. 7 Every night, one random guest of an opulent inn chokes on their own blood. 8 A serial killer impales victims on a certain monument in a cruel mockery of art. 9 Terrible noises sound from a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
who succeeds on DC 16 Charisma (Persuasion) check can get Emad to reveal his illegal dealings. Characters dressed in a way that marks them as being from lands far from Akharin Sangar have advantage on
seek out the room, the sound of something shattering inside reveals the room before they leave. Two of the Ashen Heir mages who shook down local merchants earlier in the day have returned. When the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
between rugged hills, a dry streambed that offers a route through the rising rocks. A bend in the steep bluffs hides what lies ahead, but the sound of hacking coughs comes from around this corner.
Just
test. Antigonos judges what defines a perfect fit, holding test-takers to inscrutable standards. The minotaur also doesn’t reveal that anyone who doesn’t fit the amphora must be punished, being trimmed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
doors are unlocked and push open to reveal a dark, dusty room strewn with treasure accumulated by the dragon (see “Treasure” below). Arch Gate to Level 6. A door in the northeast corner leads to a
(Perception) score to detect the approach of intruders by scent and sound. The dragon feeds mostly on blind fish and prefers to be left alone. If attacked, it lets out a roar loud enough to be heard throughout
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
pushes open to reveal a cobweb-filled wooden staircase leading to the attic. D12a–D12c: Master Suite Burgundy drapes cover the windows of this large bedroom. The furnishings include a four-poster bed
open to reveal a cobweb-filled wooden staircase leading to the attic. D16: Attic Hall This bare hallway can be accessed by the staircase behind the secret doors in areas D11 and D15a. D17: Spare
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
a series of guttural growls and grimaces, followed by a sound like a popping balloon. Errtok’s true name is Ar-lothe Gothu Ka. Hexalanthe’s true name is a low-toned, rhythmic chant accompanied by a
creature’s true name as well and can reveal it to the characters. Even if the Stranger doesn’t know a particular true name, they can give characters the true names of one or more Fiends who have the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
deterioration. None of the houses hold valuables, but a few reveal makeshift shelters within, along with piles of old clothing and bedding. One of the shelters is built from large wooden signs upon
disable it causes an audible click and the sound of whirring gears. The rectangular object ahead reveals itself to be a large metal sign that is suddenly outlined in bright pink light, and which bears
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, and the DM is waiting for the right time to reveal the hidden monsters.
Jared: OK, who’s second?
Phillip: Gareth will go second.
Maeve (as Mirabella): I’ll be third in line.
Amy (as Auro
.
Jared: Gareth, you’re up next.
Phillip: Gareth holds his Holy Symbol and utters an imprecation while pointing at the closest shrub and casting Toll the Dead. The sound of a bell tolls, and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
champion. That said, the gods are tremendously knowledgeable, with perfect recall of their past experiences and a reliable ability to predict the short-term future. The gods don’t like to reveal their
of Purphoros d8 d100 Omen of Purphoros
1 85 The sound of a hammer rings in the air.
2 86 Noxious gas suddenly vents from underground.
3 87 The ground or a metal object becomes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
bottom of the silo. P6: East Storage Silo The thunderous sound of cascading water fills this chamber, which is otherwise identical to area P5. The shaft drops 120 feet into turbulent white water
statue on the north wall, which can be opened as a typical secret door, and the southernmost statue near the east wall, which swings aside to reveal a hallway once the altar unlocks it (described below
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
don’t take kindly to interruptions, but characters who approach respectfully can talk to them after the ceremony, assuming they are able to speak the dogs’ language. The blink dogs reveal that their
companion was slain while scouting out Loomlurch and the surrounding area. They urge any characters heading for the hag’s lair to be cautious. The blink dogs can reveal the following information about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
(250 gp total) and reveal the information in the following section. What the Gnomes Know. Saleen has heard local bats whisper about magical caves that come alive and swallow up intruders. She knows
that direction. Planar Nexus. Rumor has it the caverns are a nexus of planes, and many monsters now inhabit them. The caverns have more than one level. Rockslide A faint splintering sound echoes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
reveal the trapdoor. Wedging an iron spike or other object under the pressure plate prevents the trap from activating. Activation of the sphere requires all creatures present to roll initiative. The
a wall. The mouth is 2 feet in diameter and roughly circular. No sound issues from it, no light can illuminate the inside of it, and any matter that enters it is instantly obliterated. A successful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
.” Two dazzling chandeliers, fine paintings, and lacquered chairs and tables set with gold trim decorate this opulent and expansive study. Large, curved windows to all sides reveal that you are below
franchises as a sound investment decision, salvaging those franchises for parts and turning them into proper businesses. Nothing personal, of course. In response to talk of what brought the characters to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the pantry’s floor opens to reveal a 10-foot-tall ladder descending into a darkened cold-storage cellar. The stench of something rotting rises from below. F7: Cellar and Tunnel Shelves bearing root
, issuing from the tunnel. Character who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 15 or higher hear the faint sound of a woman singing farther down the tunnel. Characters who proceed 40 feet into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
) check find two secret doors behind the frost that covers the west wall. These slabs of stone are 40 feet tall by 20 feet wide, and each pushes open to reveal a chamber beyond (area 5A or 5B). Each secret
sound of rolling thunder fills the temple, loud enough to be heard throughout the complex. Any creature that steps into the archway appears in area 11. The archway remains active for 1 hour. Any