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Tyranny of Dragons
This spear is enchanted with 10 charges of a daylight spell for use in twilight or dark forest underbrush. The command phrase is “Tiamat’s eyes shine,” written in Draconic runes on the spear’s cross guard.
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the ground and is a massive thing made of polished obsidian with oversized feet — the impaled skulls of four ancient blue dragons. Runes glisten in the carved obsidian, winking to life with blue
creature seated on the throne can hear faint whispers in Draconic — the whisperings of the four blue dragons whose skulls adorn the throne. Although powerless, these spirits try to influence the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Dragongleam, is enchanted with 10 charges of a daylight spell for use in twilight or dark forest underbrush. The command phrase is “Tiamat’s eyes shine,” written in Draconic runes on the spear’s cross guard.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Dragongleam, is enchanted with 10 charges of a daylight spell for use in twilight or dark forest underbrush. The command phrase is “Tiamat’s eyes shine,” written in Draconic runes on the spear’s cross guard.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
leather cords 5 A dagger carved from a dragon’s talon 6 A brass disk bearing the silhouette of a black dragon 7 A small egg-shaped piece of polished bone 8 A bone fragment with brass inlaid runes 9 A leather pouch filled with tiny draconic teeth 10 A single large seed that’s warm to the touch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
wall above the arch are the following words in Draconic: “Only a dragon can unlock this gate.”
Fountains. Alcoves to the west and east contain stone fountains, each carved to look like a perched
Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 30a on level 15, in the closest unoccupied space next to the similar gate located there.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
wings forming the door frame. Draconic letters are carved into the floor in front of the double door.
A detect magic spell reveals an aura of conjuration magic around each strand of silver thread. The
threads can be cut only by a magic sword. Cutting a thread causes it to disappear but also causes an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”) to momentarily appear between the statue’s hands. This elder rune
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
desiccated and skeletal humanoid corpses litter the floor of this small chamber. The stone of the north wall has been etched with intricate runes, but the pattern ends abruptly.
Bodies and Runes. A closer
examination of the still-intact bodies reveals that each bears tattoos matching the runes carved on the walls. The corpses wear a wide range of clothing and armor, but have been stripped of all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
no weapon wounds, but a successful DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) or Wisdom (Medicine) check finds evidence of necrotic damage. A familiar sigil has been carved into the corpse’s chest — a draconic
, and both wear ornate collars of silvery metal. Each stands within a square scribed onto the floor, ten feet on a side and edged with runes. The rune-marked boundaries appear to push the creatures back
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
dragon, it hangs suspended by chains from the ceiling of this chamber, blasted with fire to a dark ebony hue and bound by thick bands of bronze. Draconic runes etched into its surface glow with a purple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
dragon, it hangs suspended by chains from the ceiling of this chamber, blasted with fire to a dark ebony hue and bound by thick bands of bronze. Draconic runes etched into its surface glow with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
shell is carved with Draconic runes that spell out prayers to Tiamat, is joined by four ghouls that serve as his assistants. The ghouls gnaw on bones and eye the characters hungrily as Krull negotiates
, Common, Draconic
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Hold Breath. Krull can hold his breath for 1 hour.
Inescapable Destruction. Necrotic damage dealt by Krull’s spells ignores resistance to necrotic damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
creatures in the room. Inscription. The inscription on the ceiling is written in Draconic and reads “Fifth, quench the flame in thy palm with ice.” This is a passage from the Rite of the Arcane Octad (see
"Rite of the Arcane Octad"). Y21. Obelisk A sixty-foot-tall obelisk of black stone, its surface covered in arcane runes, projects from the ground. A thin crack has formed on one side, stretching from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Candlekeep’s foremost sages, and specializes in knowledge pertaining to the Outer Planes. In addition to her other skills, she has Investigation +13. She speaks Abyssal, Celestial, Common, Draconic
apart. Inside the box is a stack of nine chain-linked plates, each three inches on a side, cast of dark iron, and stamped with Infernal runes. Anyone who understands Infernal can translate the runes as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
depicts a city map, and the south wall displays a map of the Sword Coast. Both maps are dotted with Draconic runes.
Claugiyliamatar’s magical connection to her lair allows her to control the moss in this
Luskan, Baldur’s Gate, Neverwinter, and Elturel. Hidden Message. A character who examines the Sword Coast map notices a message written in tiny carved Draconic runes at the top of the map with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 10 on level 6, in the closest unoccupied
hearing and truesight out to a range of 120 feet. It communicates telepathically with its attuned wielder and can speak, read, and understand Common, Draconic, Elvish, and Sylvan. In addition, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
images of soaring dragons is embedded in the middle of the north wall, atop a 3-foot-high red marble dais. Carved into the wall above the arch are the following words in Draconic: “Only a dragon can
through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 16 on level 18, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
wizards. His expertise with magic gates allows him to travel far and wide to engage in magical research. He spends much of his time creating gates, moving them around, and casting elder runes on them
darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 21
Languages Abyssal, Celestial, Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Elvish, Infernal, Undercommon
Challenge 23 (50,000 XP)
Special Equipment. Halaster wears a robe of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
unremarkable farmers are transporting a strange device that bears Draconic runes. 93–94 A cleric of the Sovereign Host seems annoyed and is rude to several pious passengers who ask for blessings. 95–96 An
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
draconic magic seep into the forest, Marilissa believed she was destined to serve the wyrmling and the terrible beast he will inevitably become. She is the wyrmling’s most dedicated servant.
Dealing with
characters in Draconic, calling them weaklings and false heroes who will never defeat him. The wyrmling insists he is a mighty dragon who will conquer everything the characters hold dear. Sickening Miasma
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
Draconic and Troglodyte. He has an additional trait: Spellcasting. Kaarghaz is a 4th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). He knows the
other areas to track down and ambush the party. Negotiation. Kaarghaz starts out hostile and won’t become friendly to the characters. Nevertheless, a character who speaks Draconic might be able to stave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
ceremonial dagger stolen from Tiamat’s hoard: a curved ivory blade bearing Draconic runes that spell out “Fang,” along with a bone hilt wrapped in leather strips and studded with gemstones. A mending
ingredients and spices. V26. Temple of Zariel The iron double door leading to this room has Infernal runes carved into its arched door frame. A character who understands Infernal can translate these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
similar notes for the surrounding lands for the last dozen years. One interesting tome titled (in Draconic) Treasures of the Fire Lords has a glyph of warding spell with an explosive runes effect on it
shadow behind the statue’s wide wings. A five-foot-diameter, circular tile of dark stone is set in the floor in front of the dragon statue. Runes are carved around the circular tile’s inner edge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Gremorly. Ritual Rod. Set into a metal tripod in the center of the room is a 3-foot-long metal rod decorated with runes and glowing with necromantic magic. The entire assembly weighs 8 pounds. This is one of
runes on the rod fill the room with acid. All creatures in the room must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 5d8 acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Repeat step 2 until one team has eliminated all the players on the other team.
Y4. Tower of Abjuration This tower reaches upward like a talon, its stonework studded in chiseled runes. A blue light
shines from its highest window.
A detect magic spell cast here reveals an aura of abjuration magic. Runes cover every inch of this tower’s exterior. A glyph for the symbol (insanity) spell is hidden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
quite a while, and rats have gnawed at them. The bodies have been looted. If someone removes the spear pinning the goblin to the wall, the body slumps to reveal Draconic runes on the wall behind it
. Those who know the Draconic language can read the runes as “Ashardalon.” Secret Door. A trapped secret door leads to area 5. Finding the door requires a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
room. A five-foot-tall, triangular stone covered in runes stands in this bare room’s center. At the top of the stone, a plum-sized diamond pulses with red light.
The triangular stone is immovable and
powers the juggernauts in area T14. A character who examines the triangular stone and succeeds on a DC 17 Intelligence (Arcana) check can decipher its runes and discern its purpose. Destroying the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
flat and set in a shallow groove, such that it can be rotated. Once the water in the pool is drained, tiny Elvish runes representing the letters A through Z magically appear on the surface of each ring
, with the letters spaced around the ring at equal intervals. Opening the safe requires that the three rings be turned in their grooves until their runes line up to form the word “OAK.” Only Zorhanna
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
smaller, weaker creature that preceded him. Lludd speaks Common and Giant in addition to Draconic. The behir lurks on a rufous ledge near the entrance to the chamber, waiting for morsels worthy of his
stone cage etched with glowing runes confines the genie to the pool. Characters who look into the pool and succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check notice the cage’s faint, glimmering light in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
, Draconic, and Giant. He resembles a typical chimera, except he has a bull head in place of a goat head. This head confers no special abilities on Chossos, but it has helped him foster a kinship with
Kasdu’ul is trapped at the bottom of the pool, 30 feet below the surface. An unbreakable stone cage etched with glowing runes confines the genie to the pool. Characters who look into the pool and succeed on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
discretion, such features might generate additional income or lower the costs of certain franchise tasks. Draconic Ship. This once-innocuous seagoing vessel has been detailed to appear as a brass
dragon. The ship’s interior is decorated in draconic art, and platforms among the rigging are linked by silk ropes attached to pulleys. These might provide benefits to crew trained in their use if the ship
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Wizard robes for black ones. Kaevja Cynavern is a female Mulan human mage, with these changes: Kaevja is lawful evil. She knows Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, and Elvish. She has the sending spell prepared
he relinquish his weapons in order to accompany them, the Zhent assassin laughs at them and attacks. E6. Binding Chamber A circle inscribed with runes is carved into the alabaster floor of this room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
themselves seem kobold-sized, they have a chance to fool the dragon into believing they’re kobolds, but it’s easy to slip up. First, the kobolds speak only Draconic to the dragon. Second, they fill their
made to swim. Etched into the haft of the battleaxe are Dethek (Dwarvish) runes that spell the weapon’s name: Bob.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
of dwarven manufacture. Runes spell out “Hew” in Dwarvish on the axe head and the rust is misleading. Hew is a +1 battleaxe that deals maximum damage when the wielder attacks a Plant creature or an
the larger chamber. The cultists wear black cloaks cut to resemble dragon wings and black leather masks with stylized dragon horns. In addition to Common, the cultists speak Draconic. The interior of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
manufacture. Runes in Dwarvish on the axe head read, “Hew,” and the rust is misleading. Hew is a +1 battleaxe that deals maximum damage when the wielder hits a plant creature or an object made of wood
cultists wear black cloaks cut to resemble dragon wings, and black leather masks with stylized dragon horns. In addition to the Common tongue, these cultists speak Draconic.
The interior of the house is