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Brain Breaker

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

breakers look like giant brains with stout legs, and they wear steel armor made from interlocked links of Ilvaash’s runes (knots of tentacles, brains, and jagged lines reminiscent of jaws).Psychic

Link. The brain breaker targets one creature with the incapacitated condition that the brain breaker senses with its Creature Sense trait and establishes a psychic link with the target. Until the link

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

-Elf Variants Some half-elves in Faerûn have a racial trait in place of the Skill Versatility trait. If your DM allows it, your half-elf character can forgo Skill Versatility and instead take the elf trait Keen Senses or a trait based on your elf parentage:

, inventiveness, and ambition tempered by the refined senses, love of nature, and artistic tastes of the elves. Some half-elves live among humans, set apart by their emotional and physical differences, watching

Half-Elf Variants (p. 116)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

Half-Elf Variants (p. 116) In the second sentence, “the elf trait Keen Senses or” has been removed.

Cattle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Cattle There are many kinds of cattle, from common oxen to more unusual, magical variants. Use the cow stat block to represent them, with the changes noted below. Cow Large beast, unaligned Armor

Class 10 Hit Points 15 (2d10 + 4) Speed 30 ft. STR 18(+4) DEX 10(+0) CON 14(+2) INT 2(–4) WIS 10(+0) CHA 4(–3) Senses passive Perception 10

19. Steering Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

, effectively rendering them unable to trigger the runes. Any character succeeding on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check senses an intelligence at work, and one can attempt to communicate with Esclarotta’s

glowing white runes wink into existence, drifting about the room like snowflakes. This is the castle’s steering chamber. When no one is present, the castle is under the control of the spirit of

19. Steering Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

the command runes, effectively rendering them unable to trigger the runes. Any character succeeding on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check senses an intelligence at work, and one can attempt to

glowing white runes wink into existence, drifting about the room like snowflakes. This is the castle’s steering chamber. When no one is present, the castle is under the control of the spirit of Esclarotta

Puppeteer Parasite

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures

Puppeteer Parasite A puppeteer parasite looks like a rubbery amoeba the size of a dinner plate. Its dorsal surface is soft and glossy, while its ventral surface is lined with bony hooks. The parasite

Stealth +4 Damage Vulnerabilities radiant Damage Resistances fire, necrotic, poison Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, poisoned Senses blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive

Stone Giant Bags

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Stone Giant Bags On a large scale, stone giants love elaborate murals and exquisite carvings. But when it comes to the trinkets in their bags, they favor trinkets that stimulate nonvisual senses

of a giant cave spider 9 A giant-sized, elegant silver chisel and hammer used for carving runes, worth 20 gp 10 Seven giant-sized knucklebones worth 50 gp total 11 A 2-foot-diameter moonstone pendant

Archmage

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

and collect magic items and occult lore. Have you gazed on the Runes of Chaos, held the Death Moon Orb in your trembling hands, entered the Devouring Portal and walked the Paths of the Doomed, or sat

Int 20 +5 +9 Wis 15 +2 +6 Cha 16 +3 +3 Skills Arcana +13, History +9, Perception +6 Immunities Psychic; Charmed (with Mind Blank) Gear Wand Senses Passive Perception 16

Finding Nim's Creation

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

Jarlaxle’s curiosity. He doesn’t know much about them (yet) and wants to determine whether they pose a threat (they don’t). To win them over, he shares the following information over dinner and wine: The

are suspicious of Zord can make a DC 24 Wisdom (Insight) check. Any character who succeeds on the check senses that there’s much more to him than meets the eye. Jarlaxle owns a hat of disguise but

Ogre

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

objects or creatures to smash. Gruesome Gluttons. Ogres eat almost anything, but they especially enjoy the taste of dwarves, halflings, and elves. When they can, they combine dinner with pleasure, chasing

(−1) CON 16 (+3) INT 5 (−3) WIS 7 (−2) CHA 7 (−2) Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8 Languages Common, Giant Challenge 2 (450 XP) Actions

17. Battlefield Cavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

to 0 hit points during this fight immediately come to their senses and take 22 (4d10) psychic damage from the shock of their illusory demise. Unlike any damage sustained in the battle, this psychic

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 25b on level 10, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there.

Brigganock

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

, Con +4 Condition Immunities exhaustion Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Common, Sylvan Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Fey Ancestry. The brigganock has advantage on saving

being worn or carried by another creature, and the activity must take place within a 10-foot cube. For example, the brigganock could use this action to rapidly carve a pumpkin, cook and eat dinner

Rogue

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

town guard? I’m your guy. Impersonate the governor? Easy peasy. Hit the streets for intel? Throw a dinner party? Engage in a clandestine property reassignment? Done and done. And if someone’s giving

trap’s pressure plate in a dungeon is good. Avoiding an awkward social situation might be even more important. Explosive runes warding a treasure chest go off once, maybe no one spotted them, big

Black Cabin Locations

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

gold, and the pendant bears the symbol of two hands cupping the sun. Summer Star Summer Star. This magic item looks like a 6-inch-diameter gyroscope featuring two scorched rings inlaid with runes and a

below: Step 1: Identify the Item. Any creature or spirit that studies the runes on the device’s rings and succeeds on a DC 18 Intelligence (Arcana) check ascertains that the device was designed to

Runic Colossus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

inscribed runes into the inert form to give it the semblance of life. The fruit of these labors was an everlasting guardian: the first runic colossus. A runic colossus stands 30 feet tall. It regards all

from nonmagical attacks Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages understands Giant but

Stone Giant Rockspeaker

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

their skin. By invoking the power of their stone runes, these giants can turn these crystals into scintillating works of art. In combat, rockspeakers can use this same magic to cause their crystals to

, History +9, Perception +7 Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17 Languages Common, Giant, Terran Challenge 16 (15,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5 Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the giant

Example Complex Traps

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

it takes time. Faint runes in the ceiling and floor at both ends of the hallway are involved in the functioning of the portals. A creature must first use an action to examine a set of runes, then use a

subsequent action to attempt to vandalize the runes. Each successful check reduces the sphere’s damage by 11 (2d10), as the disrupted sphere loses speed moving through the failing portal

Roleplaying Prisoner 13

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13

, Deception +9, Insight +5, Perception +5, Stealth +6 Damage Resistances poison Damage Immunities psychic Condition Immunities charmed Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15 Languages Common

down her left arm, ending in runes on the fingers of her left hand. Knotwork. Purple and blue knotwork and runes run down her right arm, across the back of her right hand, and down the length of each

Mister Witch

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

the clock tower didn’t pay Naeryx a lot of money for his work, but they occasionally had him over for dinner. He owned one fine suit that he wore on such occasions, and though he didn’t care for the

16 (+3) WIS 13 (+1) CHA 14 (+2) Saving Throws Int +5, Wis +3 Skills Arcana +5, Deception +4, Perception +3 Damage Resistances necrotic Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive

Mister Light

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

. He collected costumes and liked nothing more than to parade around Umbrage Mansion in strange garments and outlandish makeup. Urmius first met Naeryx Krumple at a family dinner and didn’t think much

Hand +5 Damage Vulnerabilities lightning Damage Resistances necrotic Condition Immunities blinded, deafened, petrified, stunned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages Common

Roleplaying Prisoner 13

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

, Deception +9, Insight +5, Perception +5, Stealth +6 Damage Resistances poison Damage Immunities psychic Condition Immunities charmed Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15 Languages Common

down her left arm, ending in runes on the fingers of her left hand. Knotwork. Purple and blue knotwork and runes run down her right arm, across the back of her right hand, and down the length of each

Creating a Krasis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

) CHA 8(−1) Senses passive Perception 11 Languages — Challenge 1 (200 XP) Amphibious. The krasis can breathe air and water. Actions Multiattack. The krasis makes two attacks: one

) DEX 14(+2) CON 16(+3) INT 2(−4) WIS 13(+1) CHA 8(−1) Senses passive Perception 11 Languages — Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Amphibious. The krasis can breathe

Eladrin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

) DEX 16 (+3) CON 16 (+3) INT 14 (+2) WIS 17 (+3) CHA 18 (+4) Skills Insight +7, Medicine +7 Damage Resistances psychic Senses darkvision 60 ft

see the attacker. If an autumn eladrin invites you over for dinner, come with an empty stomach. Their goodwill extends to heaping portions. Note to self: send some of my spring eladrin friends to

Zorzula's Rest Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

. Stone shelves bearing books and ornamental ceramic jars line the walls alongside dust-covered banners embroidered with Dwarven runes. In one corner stands an elegant mahogany desk, on top of which is a

elemental gem. Secret Door. Any character who examines the north wall and succeeds on a DC 16 Wisdom (Perception) check notices a small section of wall engraved with four Dwarvish runes. The runes are

Areas of the Vault

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

runes. The doors have neither handles nor hinges. The writing on them reads, “THE THREE KEYS. BRING THEM FORTH.” The doors part, sliding back into the walls, when the three correct keys are brought

side of the hammer that was facing the wall is the following inscription in Dwarvish runes: “Let hearts be lifted and battles won.” The hammer must be removed from its indentation for the inscription

Illithinoch Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 17 Languages Common, Deep Speech, Undercommon, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Proficiency

+12 Senses blindsight 120 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages understands Common, Deep Speech, and Undercommon but can’t speak, telepathy 1 mile Challenge 11 (7,200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4

Simulation Chambers

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

Simulation Chambers Each simulation chamber is a broad circular space with a domed ceiling, its stone walls carved with arcane runes that fill the area with bright light. Each chamber is equipped

Like the Real Thing. The simulation around the characters affects all their senses. Everything looks, feels, and sounds real, with the illusion able to create the sense that the characters are in

Dungeon Locations

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

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

runes as follows: “That which falls can rise again.” DISGUISED CHARACTERS Characters can disguise themselves using masks and robes taken from defeated cultists. While disguised in this fashion

Arkhan's Tower

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

) INT 12 (+1) WIS 20 (+5) CHA 12 (+1) Saving Throws Wis +8, Cha +4 Skills Arcana +4, Medicine +8, Nature +4, Survival +8 Senses passive Perception 15 Languages Aquan

Halaster Blackcloak

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

) Saving Throws Int +14, Wis +11 Skills Arcana +21, History +21, Perception +11 Damage Resistances fire and lightning (granted by the blast scepter; see “Special Equipment” below) Senses

Harrowhall Locations

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

Vault Locations

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

surviving bargains with devils. Eight for Dinner (first edition, signed by the author) is a murder mystery in which an inquisitive mind flayer detective solves a murder aboard a planar locomotive called

and succeeds on a DC 22 Intelligence (Arcana) check finds a page that serves as a spell scroll of sequester. (The thesis is worth 500 gp.) Each item is protected by two separate abjuration runes that

Screaming Devilkin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

their victims approach, the devilkins swoop down upon them to lash them with their long, barbed tails. Their horrid shrieking overwhelms a creature’s senses, inspiring a combination of panic, sensory

ft. STR 4(−3) DEX 16(+3) CON 13(+1) INT 5(−3) WIS 8(−1) CHA 11(+0) Senses darkvision 30ft., passive Perception 9 Languages Sylvan Challenge 1 (200

Mortuary Basement Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

+3, Stealth +5 Damage Vulnerabilities bludgeoning Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages Common

hollow voice, “Dinner is served.” Heralds of Dust enjoy their last meals in this lavish hall before undergoing necromantic rituals. The table is set for the number of characters in the party. Kingsley

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