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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
as the Lords of Dust — scheme to unleash their ancient masters. The overlords gain strength when mortals embrace the dark paths laid down for them. And as they grow stronger, they gain more influence
the Lords of Dust is the rakshasa Hektula, who serves as the librarian in the demonic citadel of Ashtakala. Known as the First Scribe, Hektula presides over an immense trove of arcane knowledge and artifacts.Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Fire, Lightning
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
strength as their servants — the fiends known as the Lords of Dust — scheme to unleash their ancient masters. The overlords gain strength when mortals embrace the dark paths laid down for them. And
as they grow stronger, they gain more influence.
Some thirty overlords are bound in Khyber. Two are described here: Rak Tulkhesh and Sul Khatesh, both of whom remain imprisoned and can't take physical
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
swarm disperses.
A kobold inventor builds improvised weapons to gain an advantage in combat. These weapons last for only one or two attacks before they break and typically work only for the inventor, but
they might be surprisingly effective in the meantime. The weapons don’t have to be lethal—often one serves its purpose if it distracts, scares, or confuses a creature long enough for the inventor to kill that foe.
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. It otherwise uses the possessed target's statistics, but doesn't gain access to the target's knowledge, class features, or proficiencies.
The possession lasts until the body drops to 0 hit points
range of simple shapes. A point of blue light suspended within its tendrils serves as the hashalaq's sensory organ, which can be moved around to suit the creature's current shape.
The Power of Pleasure
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
The Shield of the Hidden Lord is of celestial origin and serves as a prison for the pit fiend Gargauth, whose mortal followers revere it as a god. Over time, Gargauth’s evil has warped the
shield’s appearance, so that its celestial motif and designs have become twisted into a fiendish face that subtly moves in disturbing ways.
While holding this shield, you gain a +2 bonus to AC and
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
an established place in the hierarchy of the Boros Legion. You can requisition simple equipment for temporary use, and you can gain access to any Boros garrison in Ravnica, where you can rest in safety
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A close friend serves aboard the Parhelion II, a flying fortress.
4
I had a tangled affair with a Boros garrison captain.
5
I have maintained a relationship with one of my
Magic Items
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
can see through the eagle’s eyes and hear what it hears until the start of your next turn, and you gain the benefit of its keen sight. During this time, you are deaf and blind with regard to your
a winged thrull (see chapter 6 for the stat block) for up to 2 hours. If you don’t come from an Orzhov oligarch family, it serves you grudgingly, clownishly aping your movements and mannerisms
monsters
;t regain Hit Points or gain Temporary Hit Points. Bites. Melee Attack Roll: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bites"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation
powerful aberration—and serves this master loyally, if erratically. Creatures who keep a gibtas as a pet or guard soon learn to keep it away from any important possessions they don’t want
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of alien psychic energy. It also serves as the queen of a hivemind colony of infinite wormlike spawn that seek mortal hosts to feast upon and control.
Secret. A specific series of constellations and
Long Rest in that area, it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or gain no benefit from finishing the rest.
If the White Worm dies or moves its lair elsewhere, these effects end immediately.
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-handedly defeat the next hostile monster or group of monsters you encounter, you gain experience points enough to gain one level. Otherwise, this card has no effect.
Donjon. You disappear and become
1d4 + 1 (to a minimum score of 1). You can draw one additional card beyond your declared draws.
Jester. You gain 10,000 XP, or you can draw two additional cards beyond your declared draws.
Key. A
Magic Items
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
attempting to slay you. If the Grand Master has already been defeated, you gain the enmity of Garret Levistusson’s patron — a similarly powerful devil.
Fool. For the duration of the
adventure, you lose proficiency with one skill or gain disadvantage on all checks made with one skill (with the skill and the penalty determined by the DM). Discard this card and draw from the deck again
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Level 13: Trobriand’s Graveyard Known as the Metal Mage, Trobriand specializes in the manufacture of metal constructs. This level serves as his workshop, testing ground, and junkyard. Trobriand
himself is an infrequent visitor, preferring instead to remain close to his master, Halaster, on level 23. Trobriand’s Graveyard is designed for four 12th-level characters. Those who overcome this level’s challenges should gain enough XP to reach 13th level.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Level 13: Trobriand’s Graveyard Known as the Metal Mage, Trobriand specializes in the manufacture of metal constructs. This level serves as his workshop, testing ground, and junkyard. Trobriand
himself is an infrequent visitor, preferring instead to remain close to his master, Halaster, on level 23. Trobriand’s Graveyard is designed for four 12th-level characters. Those who overcome this level’s challenges should gain enough XP to reach 13th level.
magic-items
D&D Free Rules (2024)
which you are proficient appears on your person. The DM chooses the weapon.
Knight. You gain the service of a Knight, who magically appears in an unoccupied space you choose within 30 feet of
yourself. The knight has the same alignment as you and serves you loyally until death, believing the two of you have been drawn together by fate. Work with your DM to create a name and backstory for this NPC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
knighthood. Banneret serves as the generic name for this archetype if you use it in other campaign settings or to model warlords other than Purple Dragon knights. Rallying Cry When you choose this archetype at
you. Each one regains hit points equal to your fighter level, provided that the creature can see or hear you. Royal Envoy A Purple Dragon knight serves as an envoy of the Cormyrean crown. Knights of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
knighthood. Banneret serves as the generic name for this archetype if you use it in other campaign settings or to model warlords other than Purple Dragon knights. Rallying Cry When you choose this archetype at
you. Each one regains hit points equal to your fighter level, provided that the creature can see or hear you. Royal Envoy A Purple Dragon knight serves as an envoy of the Cormyrean crown. Knights of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
10. Guard Tower The fourth hanging tower, connected by rope bridges to the slave pen and the walkway alongside the priestess’s tower, serves as a guard tower for observing the cavern, the western
for the outpost. Characters who gain entrance to the armory can easily loot it (see “Treasure”). Treasure The contents of the armory include the following: 6 chain shirts 6 suits of studded leather
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
10. Guard Tower The fourth hanging tower, connected by rope bridges to the slave pen and the walkway alongside the priestess’s tower, serves as a guard tower for observing the cavern, the western
for the outpost. Characters who gain entrance to the armory can easily loot it (see “Treasure”). Treasure The contents of the armory include the following: 6 chain shirts 6 suits of studded leather
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
rare tomes scholars might carry to gain admission. The Guild knows the signs of a traveler headed for Candlekeep, and often dispatches robbers to steal books and resell them to the merchants of the city
created bad blood between the two cities, though neither city has been eager to test the military might of the other. Port Nyanzaru Baldur’s Gate serves as one of the main ports from which ships depart
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
rare tomes scholars might carry to gain admission. The Guild knows the signs of a traveler headed for Candlekeep, and often dispatches robbers to steal books and resell them to the merchants of the city
religious viewpoints has created bad blood between the two cities, though neither city has been eager to test the military might of the other. Port Nyanzaru Baldur’s Gate serves as one of the main ports
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
rare tomes scholars might carry to gain admission. The Guild knows the signs of a traveler headed for Candlekeep, and often dispatches robbers to steal books and resell them to the merchants of the city
religious viewpoints has created bad blood between the two cities, though neither city has been eager to test the military might of the other. Port Nyanzaru Baldur’s Gate serves as one of the main ports
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
rare tomes scholars might carry to gain admission. The Guild knows the signs of a traveler headed for Candlekeep, and often dispatches robbers to steal books and resell them to the merchants of the city
created bad blood between the two cities, though neither city has been eager to test the military might of the other. Port Nyanzaru Baldur’s Gate serves as one of the main ports from which ships depart
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
supporting them through dramatic military actions and merciless trials and tests of loyalty. The loyalists covet Jadurai as a center of power and revere the Tower of Traitors, which serves as a command center
and a symbol of undying loyalty. Benefits of Renown. Those who gain certain thresholds of renown with the loyalists can make requests of that faction and Maharani Ramya. These requests and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
supporting them through dramatic military actions and merciless trials and tests of loyalty. The loyalists covet Jadurai as a center of power and revere the Tower of Traitors, which serves as a command center
and a symbol of undying loyalty. Benefits of Renown. Those who gain certain thresholds of renown with the loyalists can make requests of that faction and Maharani Ramya. These requests and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Sacristy Level 9 Bastion Facility Prerequisite: Ability to use a Holy Symbol or Druidic Focus as a Spellcasting Focus
Space: Roomy
Hirelings: 1
Order: Craft
A Sacristy serves as a preparation
slot of level 5 or lower after spending an entire Short Rest in your Bastion. You can’t gain this benefit again until you finish a Long Rest.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Sacristy Level 9 Bastion Facility Prerequisite: Ability to use a Holy Symbol or Druidic Focus as a Spellcasting Focus
Space: Roomy
Hirelings: 1
Order: Craft
A Sacristy serves as a preparation
slot of level 5 or lower after spending an entire Short Rest in your Bastion. You can’t gain this benefit again until you finish a Long Rest.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
of chapter 3 or area 31 of chapter 4) appears at your feet. If all those gems are unavailable, you gain an equivalent hoard. Knight. You gain the service of one of the servants of your chosen agent
(see chapter 2), who appears in a space you choose within 30 feet of you. The NPC serves you loyally for the duration of the adventure, understanding that the fates have drawn them to you. However, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
applicable here.
Tasha
Your group serves at the pleasure of a member of the nobility. Motivated by money, power, and politics, your patron uses your group to further their agenda without dirtying their
palanquin as far as the eye can see. 4 Double Dealer. The leader of a noble family has turned against their nation, secretly opposing their liege for personal gain or ethical reasons. 5 Ambitious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
numerous gourds, most of which contain failed alchemical elixirs.
Stone Block. A rough-hewn block of stone in the middle of the cave serves as a table. It is covered with a set of alchemist’s supplies
pilfer one with a successful Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check contested by the slaad’s Wisdom (Perception) check. Potion of Comprehension. When you drink this potion, you gain the effect of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
applicable here.
Tasha
Your group serves at the pleasure of a member of the nobility. Motivated by money, power, and politics, your patron uses your group to further their agenda without dirtying their
palanquin as far as the eye can see. 4 Double Dealer. The leader of a noble family has turned against their nation, secretly opposing their liege for personal gain or ethical reasons. 5 Ambitious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
of chapter 3 or area 31 of chapter 4) appears at your feet. If all those gems are unavailable, you gain an equivalent hoard. Knight. You gain the service of one of the servants of your chosen agent
(see chapter 2), who appears in a space you choose within 30 feet of you. The NPC serves you loyally for the duration of the adventure, understanding that the fates have drawn them to you. However, they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
numerous gourds, most of which contain failed alchemical elixirs.
Stone Block. A rough-hewn block of stone in the middle of the cave serves as a table. It is covered with a set of alchemist’s supplies
pilfer one with a successful Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check contested by the slaad’s Wisdom (Perception) check. Potion of Comprehension. When you drink this potion, you gain the effect of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Chapter 1: A Great Upheaval This chapter is designed to advance a party of 1st-level characters to 5th level. The characters gain levels by accomplishing various goals, which are summarized in the
, marked “Nightstone,” beckons you to follow the trail. If memory serves, Nightstone is roughly ten miles up the trail.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
white abishai. Victuusa serves both Tiamat and Zariel in an attempt to gain the most favor, and is presently searching for the leaders of the Elturel resistance. It wants nothing more than to deliver
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
and power, including at least three tomes of rare spells. The possibility of recovering those books is part of what drew Maccath the Crimson to the Sea of Moving Ice. Arauthator’s iceberg lair serves
Arauthator seeks a way to gain her commitment. At one time, Arveiaturace served a wizard named Meltharond, whose corpse remains strapped to a saddle on the dragon’s back. She has never accepted his death