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Spells
Player’s Handbook
For the duration, you understand the literal meaning of any language that you hear or see signed. You also understand any written language that you see, but you must be touching the surface on which
the words are written. It takes about 1 minute to read one page of text. This spell doesn’t decode symbols or secret messages.
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2024)
. The tome recounts both the oldest and most current profanities of the Abyss and demons. Demons have attempted to censor the text, and while sections have been ripped from the book’s spine, the
Fiend that you can see that is trapped within the area of a Magic Circle spell. The Fiend must succeed on a DC 20 Charisma saving throw with Disadvantage or become trapped within one of the Demonomicon
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
effect.
Whispers of Compulsion. The allip chooses up to three creatures it can see within 60 feet of it. Each target must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw, or it takes 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation
allip’s choice that the allip can see. Constructs and Undead are immune to this effect.When a creature uncovers a secret that a powerful being has protected with a mighty curse, the result is often
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
afflicted with lycanthropy. The following text applies to wereraven characters specifically.
A character cursed with wereraven lycanthropy gains a Dexterity of 15 if his or her score isn’t
piercing damage (no ability modifier applies to this damage) and carries the curse of lycanthropy; see the “Player Characters as Lycanthropes” sidebar in the lycanthropes entry in the Monster Manual for details.
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
contemplation or strike out to explore the reaches of the multiverse, astral elves tend to see things through the lens of time as having little or no meaning to them. Astral elves who don’t dwell on the
creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the text of the cure wounds spell specifies that the spell doesn’t work on a creature that has the Construct type. (The autognome is a
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands.
3
I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery.
4
My life’s work is a series of
back.
d6
Flaw
1
I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
2
Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy.
3
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
attack with her claws.
Swarm (Costs 2 Actions). Arasta causes two Swarm of Insects (Spiders) ;swarms of spiders (see the Monster Manual) to appear in unoccupied spaces within 5 feet of her.
Toxic Web
within her hair, and sacrificing themselves in her defense if they must.
See “Myths of Nylea” in chapter 2 for more details on the tragedy of Arasta.
Arasta as a Mythic Encounter
Arasta
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
(3/Day). If Hythonia fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Petrifying Gaze. When a creature that can see Hythonia’s eyes starts its turn within 30 feet of her, Hythonia can
force it to make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw if she isn’t incapacitated and can see the creature. If the saving throw fails by 5 or more, the creature is instantly petrified. Otherwise, on a
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
.
2
I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands.
3
I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery.
4
My life’s
great deeds and win it back.
d6
Flaw
1
I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
2
Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
choice, as appropriate to your factionLanguages: Two of your choiceEquipment: Badge or emblem of your faction, a copy of a seminal faction text (or a code-book for a covert faction), a set of common
, empathizing with them and always working toward peace.
3
I see omens in every event and action. The gods try to speak to us, we just need to listen.
4
Nothing can shake my optimistic
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
person’s deeds and example.
2
I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward peace.
3
I see omens in every event and action. The
temple where I served.
6
I seek to preserve a sacred text that my enemies consider heretical and seek to destroy.
d6
Flaw
1
I judge others harshly, and myself even more
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
choice
Equipment: An Azorius insignia, a scroll containing the text of a law important to you, a bottle of blue ink, a pen, a set of fine clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp (Azorius
see me slip up and break the law.
5
A lesser Gruul chieftain seems to think I could be useful.
6
The black sheep of my family is putting their maniacal genius to use in the Izzet.
7
Demonomicon of Iggwilv
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Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
recounts both the oldest and most current profanities of the Abyss and demons. Demons have attempted to censor the text, and while sections have been ripped from the book’s spine, the general
first 10 pages of the Demonomicon are blank. As an action while holding the book, you can target a fiend that you can see that is trapped within a magic circle. The fiend must succeed on a DC 20 Charisma
Comprehend Languages
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
For the duration, you understand the literal meaning of any spoken language that you hear. You also understand any written language that you see, but you must be touching the surface on which the
words are written. It takes about 1 minute to read one page of text.
This spell doesn't decode secret messages in a text or a glyph, such as an arcane sigil, that isn't part of a written language.
monsters
);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Staff", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage.
Dreadful Glare. Chafkhem targets one creature he can see within 60 feet of him. If the target
can see Chafkhem, it is subjected to the following effect. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 14. Failure: The target gains the Frightened condition until the end of Chafkhem’s next turn. If the saving
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use as a guide and a religious text, while those who don’t know better and peruse the book as though it were merely an anthology of stories find themselves unwittingly falling prey to
Whispering Reeds as it was originally intended—as a weapon against the cult of Nhimbaloth in this world. Using the text too often, or using some of its more powerful effects, causes the user to feel
backgrounds
Upper Planes, and paragons of order or benevolence. Many can be overbearing and uncompromising.
Fiend (Demon). Creatures of utter evil and destruction that want to see all worlds and planes burn.
Fiend
locals, deserved or not.
4
You followed a loved one into joining the cult, trying to find out what happened to them.
5
You met someone who forced you to see the cult you always venerated
Sage
Legacy
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
of oneself. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
It is my duty to protect my students.
2
I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands.
3
I
information.
2
Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy.
3
Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization.
4
I overlook
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A thin, leather-bound volume, The King in Yellow contains a dreamlike play that compels a reader to obsess over the text. They read the play again and again, slowly coming to believe that the
Carcosa (+20): You must find lost Carcosa and gaze upon forgotten Lake Hali. There, in that dreadful realm, you will finally find peace. No matter the cost, you must find the path there. You see omens and
Acolyte
Legacy
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
peace.
3
I see omens in every event and action. The gods try to speak to us, we just need to listen.
4
Nothing can shake my optimistic attitude.
5
I quote (or misquote) sacred texts and
is for the common people.
5
I will do anything to protect the temple where I served.
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I seek to preserve a sacred text that my enemies consider heretical and seek to destroy.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Magic Items and Monsters Whenever the text refers to a magic item, its name is presented in italic type. For a description of the item and its magical properties, see appendix A. Similarly, whenever
the adventure text presents a creature’s name in bold type, that’s a visual cue directing you to the creature’s game statistics in appendix B.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Magic Items and Monsters Whenever the text refers to a magic item, its name is presented in italic type. For a description of the item and its magical properties, see appendix A. Similarly, whenever
the adventure text presents a creature’s name in bold type, that’s a visual cue directing you to the creature’s game statistics in appendix B.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Running the Adventures To run these adventures, you need the fifth edition core rulebooks: the Player’s Handbook, the Dungeon Master’s Guide, and the Monster Manual. Text that appears in a box like
this is meant to be read aloud or paraphrased for the players when their characters first arrive at a location or under a specific circumstance, as described in the text.
When a creature’s name
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Running the Adventures To run these adventures, you need the fifth edition core rulebooks: the Player’s Handbook, the Dungeon Master’s Guide, and the Monster Manual. Text that appears in a box like
this is meant to be read aloud or paraphrased for the players when their characters first arrive at a location or under a specific circumstance, as described in the text.
When a creature’s name
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
meaning of any spoken language that you hear. You also understand any written language that you see, but you must be touching the surface on which the words are written. It takes about 1 minute to read
one page of text. This spell doesn’t decode secret messages in a text or a glyph, such as an arcane sigil, that isn’t part of a written language.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
meaning of any spoken language that you hear. You also understand any written language that you see, but you must be touching the surface on which the words are written. It takes about 1 minute to read
one page of text. This spell doesn’t decode secret messages in a text or a glyph, such as an arcane sigil, that isn’t part of a written language.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
meaning of any spoken language that you hear. You also understand any written language that you see, but you must be touching the surface on which the words are written. It takes about 1 minute to read
one page of text. This spell doesn’t decode secret messages in a text or a glyph, such as an arcane sigil, that isn’t part of a written language.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Glossary The adventure uses terms that might be unfamiliar to you. A few of these terms are described here. For descriptions of rules-specific terms, see the Basic Rules. Characters. This term refers
characters run by the DM. How an NPC behaves is dictated by the adventure and by the DM. Boxed Text. At various places, the adventure presents descriptive text that’s meant to be read or paraphrased aloud to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
meaning of any spoken language that you hear. You also understand any written language that you see, but you must be touching the surface on which the words are written. It takes about 1 minute to read
one page of text. This spell doesn’t decode secret messages in a text or a glyph, such as an arcane sigil, that isn’t part of a written language.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Glossary The adventure uses terms that might be unfamiliar to you. A few of these terms are described here. For descriptions of rules-specific terms, see the Basic Rules. Characters. This term refers
characters run by the DM. How an NPC behaves is dictated by the adventure and by the DM. Boxed Text. At various places, the adventure presents descriptive text that’s meant to be read or paraphrased aloud to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
General Features The Concordant Express has the following features: Ceilings. Car ceilings are 15 feet high unless the text states otherwise. Doors. At each end of every car is a sliding metal door
. The doors to the Jail Car are locked (see area E8 for details); all others are unlocked. Flight. The train has a flying speed of 60 feet and can’t hover. Lighting. All cars are brightly lit by magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
General Features The Concordant Express has the following features: Ceilings. Car ceilings are 15 feet high unless the text states otherwise. Doors. At each end of every car is a sliding metal door
. The doors to the Jail Car are locked (see area E8 for details); all others are unlocked. Flight. The train has a flying speed of 60 feet and can’t hover. Lighting. All cars are brightly lit by magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
described here. For descriptions of rules-specific terms, see the Basic Rules.
Characters. This term refers to the adventurers run by the players. They are the protagonists in any D&D adventure. A group of
characters or adventurers is called a party.
Nonplayer Characters (NPCs). This term refers to characters run by the DM. How an NPC behaves is dictated by the adventure and by the DM.
Boxed Text
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
described here. For descriptions of rules-specific terms, see the Basic Rules.
Characters. This term refers to the adventurers run by the players. They are the protagonists in any D&D adventure. A group of
characters or adventurers is called a party.
Nonplayer Characters (NPCs). This term refers to characters run by the DM. How an NPC behaves is dictated by the adventure and by the DM.
Boxed Text
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
duration, you understand the literal meaning of any language that you hear or see signed. You also understand any written language that you see, but you must be touching the surface on which the words
are written. It takes about 1 minute to read one page of text. This spell doesn’t decode symbols or secret messages.