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Reflections

Monsters Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

"} necrotic damage, and the target's Strength score is reduced by 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Strength Drain"}. The target dies if this reduces its Strength to 0. Otherwise

"} hours later.The reflections are two-dimensional, shimmering versions of the creatures that cast them.Necrotic, PoisonAcid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksBludgeoning

Mirror of Reflected Pasts

Magic Items Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

memories aren’t real, but rather idealized versions of those occurrences. Nearby observers can glimpse flashes of these memories if looking indirectly at the mirror.

Actor

feats Player’s Handbook

General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+, Charisma 13+) You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20. Impersonation. While you&rsquo

;re disguised as a real or fictional person, you have Advantage on Charisma (Deception or Performance) checks to convince others that you are that person. Mimicry. You can mimic the sounds of other

Warlock

classes Basic Rules (2014)

gained. Rather, the vast majority of warlocks spend their days in active pursuit of their goals, which typically means some kind of adventuring. Furthermore, the demands of their patrons drive

determine how big a part your pact will play in your character’s adventuring career. Your patron’s demands might drive you into adventures, or they might consist entirely of small favors you can

Cleric

classes Basic Rules (2014)

because his or her god demands it. Pursuing the goals of the gods often involves braving dangers in unsettled lands, smiting evil, or seeking holy relics in ancient tombs. Many clerics are also

quickly by following these suggestions. First, Wisdom should be your highest ability score, followed by Strength or Constitution. Second, choose the acolyte background. The Cleric Table

Wizard

classes Basic Rules (2014)

. Creating a Wizard Creating a wizard character demands a backstory dominated by at least one extraordinary event. How did your character first come into contact with magic? How did you discover you had

, Intelligence should be your highest ability score, followed by Constitution or Dexterity. If you plan to join the School of Enchantment, make Charisma your next-best score. Second, choose the sage

Appendix A: Animals

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

blocks in this appendix represent fantastical versions of real-world animals: Blood Hawk: Excessively aggressive hawklike avians known for stealing gems Flying Snake: Winged, venomous snakes often

Appendix A: Animals This appendix provides stat blocks for animals of the Beast type—along with many of their gigantic or mythologized kin—in alphabetical order. Most represent versions of animals

Chiang's Torment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

of her real city invade her dream, and aggressively stamps out any imperfection in the dream realm. The loss of Chiang’s daughters haunts her. She knows the idealized dream versions of her daughters

are fictions, but she still spends as much time with them as possible. She avoids their eerie waking-world versions, whom she fails to love.

Resolving the Mystery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Resolving the Mystery The characters’ interactions with the Amberdune Pack affect the resolution of this section, but they can discover what happened to the real books and find the original versions

search the Amberdune hideout for the real books and any treasure they can find. If the party has difficulty finding the hidden vault in area A6, any of the characters can make a DC 10 Intelligence

C2. Enhanced Sphinx

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

demands that the characters pay the toll to cross: either one character’s Intelligence score permanently decreases by 1, or two characters each have another ability score of their choice permanently

surrounded by a series of mechanical devices that function as Ioun stones, which add to its vast knowledge. The enhanced sphinx is a gynosphinx, with these changes: Its Intelligence score is 24 (+7). It

Verdan

Species Acquisitions Incorporated

, the verdan found that they were often mistaken for smaller, green-skinned half-elves. Attracting curiosity but no real questions, they have thus been able to make their way reasonably freely in the

When a verdan character gains an ability score improvement at certain levels, that increase can be tied to a physical mutation at the player’s determination. A boost to Strength might be

Actor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Actor General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+, Charisma 13+) You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20. Impersonation. While you’re

disguised as a real or fictional person, you have Advantage on Charisma (Deception or Performance) checks to convince others that you are that person. Mimicry. You can mimic the sounds of other

Stress

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

can be tracked numerically as a Stress Score, increasing in trying situations and decreasing with care. At your discretion, a character’s Stress Score might increase by 1 when one of the following

A nightmare or darkest fear made real Shattering the character’s fundamental understanding of reality Witnessing a person transform into a horrid or unnatural creature When a character makes an

Newspaper Contacts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

high standards but rewards you well when you reach them 2 A wealthy newspaper owner who demands the paper use your work even though the editor doesn’t want to 3 An ambitious junior editor who hopes that

your work will help them rise through the ranks 4 A senior reporter obsessed with their own supposedly groundbreaking work, making you run down the day-to-day stories they don’t consider “real

Talking to Mordenkainen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

his true self that disintegrates into a pile of snow if it is destroyed. The real archmage remains deep inside his tower and swiftly shunts the building to another plane in times of danger. If the

characters make themselves known to Mordenkainen’s simulacrum, he demands to know their reasons for visiting. The archmage doesn’t know the location of the Bleeding Citadel, nor does he care to find it

Disguises

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

takes more than a passing interest in the character, have the character make a Charisma (Deception) check. If the check’s total is higher than the passive Wisdom (Perception) score of the onlooker, the

disguise does its job. If the check fails, the onlooker sees through the disguise and either alerts security or demands a small bribe (5 gp) to keep silent.

Creating a Wizard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Creating a Wizard Creating a wizard character demands a backstory dominated by at least one extraordinary event. How did your character first come into contact with magic? How did you discover you

, Intelligence should be your highest ability score, followed by Constitution or Dexterity. If you plan to join the School of Enchantment, make Charisma your next-best score. Second, choose the sage background

Tough Boss

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Tough Boss Tough bosses leverage their street smarts, brawling prowess, and reputation to compel others to follow their demands. Tough Boss Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral AC 16 Initiative +2 (12

) HP 82 (11d8 + 33) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 17 +3 +5 Dex 14 +2 +2 Con 16 +3 +5 Ability Score Mod Save Int 11 +0 +0 Wis 10 +0 +0

Minotaur of Baphomet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Minotaur of Baphomet Berserker of the Demon Lord of Beasts Baphomet, Demon Lord of Beasts, claims to have created minotaurs and demands their worship. These brutes resemble the hulking, horned demon

Baphomet Large Monstrosity, Chaotic Evil AC 14 Initiative +0 (10) HP 85 (10d10 + 30) Speed 40 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 18 +4 +4 Dex 11 +0 +0 Con 16 +3 +3

Details

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

it, and might distract from the real danger. Here are a couple of tricks you can use: In a given encounter area, choose one object or feature to describe in some detail. It need not be important to

the story. Allow the character who has the highest passive Wisdom (Perception) score to see, hear, or smell something that no one else can perceive.

Minotaur of Baphomet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Minotaur of Baphomet Berserker of the Demon Lord of Beasts Habitat: Underdark; Treasure: Armaments Brian Valenzuela Baphomet, Demon Lord of Beasts, claims to have created minotaurs and demands their

. Minotaur of Baphomet Large Monstrosity, Chaotic Evil AC 14 Initiative +0 (10) HP 85 (10d10 + 30) Speed 40 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 18 +4 +4 Dex 11 +0 +0 Con 16 +3 +3 Ability Score

Barlgura

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

versions of features of predators common to the lands the barlguras inhabit. Many embed trophies from past hunts in their demonic bodies. Barlgura Large Fiend (Demon), Chaotic Evil AC 15 Initiative

+2 (12) HP 85 (10d10 + 30) Speed 40 ft., Climb 40 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 18 +4 +4 Dex 15 +2 +5 Con 16 +3 +6 Ability Score Mod Save Int 7 −2 −2

Trades Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

. For months afterward, the object becomes the source of practical jokes in Waterdeep. Rock gnomes and wizards cause illusory mouths to lunge from real versions of the object, artisans craft beautiful

fakes out of cake or paper that are easily crushed when assumed to be real, and so on. As of the writing of this enchiridion, the current mimic is a tankard.

End Simulation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

an illusory exercise conducted in one of the academy’s simulation chambers—large circular spaces whose rune-scribed walls channel potent magical power, and which contain training versions of

spelljamming helms (akin to those used to propel real spelljamming ships). As the simulation ends, all characters regain any lost hit points, spell slots, or limited-use powers. Characters who died during the

Confronting the Keymaster

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

agree to spare it: All the versions of the Dran & Courtier — even the “normal” version — are part of the Test Market. Jim Darkmagic foolishly created the Test Market as a way to test (or, you know

— especially meddlesome and pesky adventurers. The people within the default version of the inn are ordinary mortals trapped by magic, and must remain in the inn until the ritual is shut down. The real

Creating a Warlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

your pact will play in your character’s adventuring career. Your patron’s demands might drive you into adventures, or they might consist entirely of small favors you can do between adventures. What kind

with intermediaries. Quick Build You can make a warlock quickly by following these suggestions. First, Charisma should be your highest ability score, followed by Constitution. Second, choose the

Half-Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

efforts of reckless magic-users, or the last act of a dying dragon. What blessing demands more yet inspires greater works than the blood of Tiamat? —Wyrmlord Azarr Kul, Half-Dragon Half-Dragon

Medium Dragon, Neutral AC 18 Initiative +5 (15) HP 105 (14d8 + 42) Speed 40 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 19 +4 +4 Dex 14 +2 +5 Con 16 +3 +3 Ability Score Mod

Meeting the Queen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

table, giving them benefits and penalties according to what they have done so far. The characters might have a negative score at this point if they were hostile toward the lizardfolk prior to their

rises steeply. If the characters have accumulated any treasure while in the lair, either from victims or from unoccupied areas, the queen demands its return. She doesn’t hold a grudge as long as the

The Grand Masquerade

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

invitations. The duchess hears about them if they spend lavishly, or as your adventure demands. Forging an invitation requires a successful DC 10 Intelligence check. Costumes. A basic costume with a simple

refuse entry to anyone missing acceptable versions of either. Ask the characters to make Charisma (Deception) checks if they present false invitations or have expressed worry that their costumes are subpar, but unless they roll especially poorly, the check simply reinforces the fear of being caught.

Iriad

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

situation demands it. Iriad 1st-Level Expert; Medium Humanoid (Elf), Chaotic Good Armor Class 14 (leather armor) Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2) Speed 35 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 16 (+3

22 (4d8 + 4) Expertise. Iriad’s proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check she makes that uses either Stealth or Survival. 4th 27 (5d8 + 5) Ability Score Improvement. Iriad’s Dexterity score

D10. Trinket, Bauble, and Charm's

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

. Trinket and Bauble guard the stall while Charm sees to the real business of carrying out her heist (described later in the chapter). Trinket and Bauble greet their customers with plenty of sass. Since

knows when one might come in handy. This one recently found its way into my possession.” Payment. The darklings make one of the following demands as compensation for any single item the characters

Scouting the Lake

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

(commoners) and a captain (scout) aboard. They don’t believe the lake monster is real and try to badger the characters into fishing elsewhere. They use trawling nets to fish in the vicinity for the

lake, makes a tail attack against one random character in the boat, and dives back into the frigid water. A character with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 13 or higher is not surprised by the

Areas of Mistshore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

will offer them work. These ruffians live in the rat-infested cabins belowdecks. They are willing to come to the aid of anyone who asks — for a price. Each demands 1 gp to get involved in a fight or

Deepwater Harbor for treasure and give her half of whatever they find. To meet the mage’s demands, the characters must spend a day searching the harbor. At the end of the day, the pilot makes an

Ghast Gravecaller

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

97 (15d8 + 30) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 16 +3 +3 Dex 17 +3 +3 Con 14 +2 +5 Ability Score Mod Save Int 18 +4 +4 Wis 14 +2 +5 Cha

them, lingering until their business is complete or they’re put to rest. Ghosts typically appear as semitransparent versions of the creatures they were in life, though some bear evidence of the wounds

Selling a Magic Item

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Selling a Magic Item Selling a magic item is by no means an easy task. Con artists and thieves are always looking out for an easy score, and there’s no guarantee that a character will receive a good

demands you hand it over. 5 Your item’s previous owner, or surviving allies of the owner, vow to retake the item by force. 6 The buyer is murdered before the sale is finalized.* *Might involve a rival

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