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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
You have the blood of dwarf heroes flowing through your veins. You gain the following benefits:
Increase your Constitution score by 1, to a maximum of 20.
Whenever you take the Dodge action in
combat, you can spend one Hit Die to heal yourself. Roll the die, add your Constitution modifier, and regain a number of hit points equal to the total (minimum of 1).
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
thick scales, increasing its Armor Class by 4.
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Bioluminescent Markings. The krasis has glowing patterns on its skin that take the shape of defensive runes, granting it advantage on saving
mesmerizing colors and shapes around itself. Each creature within 15 feet of it that can see it must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC 12 for category 1, DC 14 for category 2, and DC 18 for category
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
casting elder runes on them. Halaster’s gates connect the different levels of Undermountain, thus enabling him to bring new monsters into the dungeon to replenish those that die or escape. Even as
form is that of a tall, gaunt, male human, but he uses magic to take on many other visages and shapes. No matter what form he wears, the Mad Mage giggles and mutters incessantly. Contrary to appearances
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
its Armor Class by 4.
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Bioluminescent Markings. The krasis has glowing patterns on its skin that take the shape of defensive runes, granting it advantage on saving throws against spells and other
this way at a time.
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Hypnotic Display (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Hypnotic Display"}. As an action, the krasis creates mesmerizing colors and shapes
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
or thick scales, increasing its Armor Class by 4.
3
Bioluminescent Markings. The krasis has glowing patterns on its skin that take the shape of defensive runes, granting it advantage on saving
mesmerizing colors and shapes around itself. Each creature within 15 feet of it that can see it must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC 12 for category 1, DC 14 for category 2, and DC 18 for category
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Elder Runes Elder runes are ancient symbols imbued with magical power. With years of study, any creature that can cast the symbol spell can learn an elder rune and add it to the selection of symbols
that can be created with the spell. Halaster has spent lifetimes studying elder runes, inventing new ones, and harnessing their volatile magic. He likes to place them throughout Undermountain as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Dwarven Fortitude Prerequisite: Dwarf You have the blood of dwarf heroes flowing through your veins. You gain the following benefits: Increase your Constitution score by 1, to a maximum of 20
. Whenever you take the Dodge action in combat, you can spend one Hit Die to heal yourself. Roll the die, add your Constitution modifier, and regain a number of hit points equal to the total (minimum of 1).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Dwarvish runes.
Pedestals. Six stone pedestals stand before the frescoes, surrounded by shattered glass.
The frescoes show Melair, a shield dwarf prospector, discovering veins of mithral under a
the west and east walls of this 20-foot-high room bear frescoes and Dwarvish runes that tell of King Melair’s obsession with mithral. The discovery of vast veins of that metal in the Seadeeps (beneath
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
mystic shapes of our runes.
—Diancastra
You’ve dedicated your life to studying runecraft. Whether you were taught by a master rune carver or learned by poring over ancient engravings, you can tap into
the supernatural power held within runes. The art of runecraft was initially created by giants, but over time, the practice has been adopted by many peoples. As such, though Giant runes are the most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
dealer. Step 2. Each participant (including the dealer) places their opening bet, then rolls five d12s to determine their hand, keeping these die rolls hidden from the other participants. Step 3
. Starting to the left of the dealer and continuing clockwise, each participant reveals one of their die rolls. This step is repeated twice more; on the second and third round, each participant can raise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
Empowered Force Zone Netherese mages often work magical energy into physical shapes such as unique jewelry, ostentatious decor, or even into creatures such as magen (see appendix B). Areas where
magic has been frequently refined, known as empowered force zones, amplify raw magical energy and are typically no more than 300 feet in diameter. When a creature in an empowered force zone rolls damage for a spell or attack that deals Force damage, it treats any 1 or 2 on a damage die as a 3.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
follows: Door Handles. The black basalt doors leading to the dais (area 15b) have handles on this side and are easily pulled open from within.
Mithral Veins. Thin veins of mithral spread across the
gate (see “Jhesiyra 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 4b on level 10, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Shadows of Sithicus
doors glow with a dark energy, which forms runes and letters across the surface. A whispered voice hisses in your minds: “His name echoes through the realm. His fury reverberates and duplicates his power
.” The individual runes glow brighter.
The Door Puzzle The doors are sealed and can’t be opened through normal means. To open the doors without taking damage and risking the lives of the innocent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
The Ring of Winter After reclaiming Svardborg, Jarl Storvald used rune magic to divine how best to find the Ring of Winter — what the frost giants call the Ice That Never Melts. The runes told
Zhentarim mage, Nilraun Dhaerlost. Nilraun was dragged before Storvald and came to realize that the frost giants were searching for the Ring of Winter. As the runes had foretold, Nilraun was also
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
, sorcerer, miner, or crafter is as likely to be female as male.
Grow Fast, Die Early
Kobolds grow and mature much more swiftly than members of other humanoid races. At 6 years old a kobold is
some other convenient way (or, in a cannibalistic tribe, eaten). Kobolds believe that if they die in service to their tribe, Kurtulmak immediately sends each of them back to life as the next egg laid in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
shapes emerge from the vineyard, their limbs cracking as they trudge forth through the mist and rain. Thirty needle blights (in six groups of five) emerge from the surrounding vineyard and make their way
3 1 druid and 24 twig blights (from area W9) 4 1 druid and 5 needle blights (from area W14) 5 1 druid and 2 vine blights (from area W20) The druid lurking in area W16 carries a Gulthias staff (see appendix C). If the staff is destroyed, all blights within 300 feet of it instantly wither and die.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
) might use the magic of Giant runes, or a paladin’s Sacred Oath could involve allegiance to the tenets of a philosophy or organization of giants (such as those described in chapter 2). Giant-Made
Accessories You might use a giant-crafted item—probably something inscribed with one or more Giant runes—as a spellcasting focus. For example, the staff you wield as an arcane focus might have been a giant’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
lasts for 1 minute, until you die, or until you revert to your normal appearance as a bonus action. When you shift, you gain temporary hit points equal to your level + your Constitution modifier
. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common. Subrace. The beast within shapes each shifter physically and mentally. The four major subraces of shifter include: beasthide, longtooth, swiftstride, and wildhunt. Choose a subrace for your shifter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. It’s the collective unconscious of every sapient being on Theros that shapes reality, and changes to that reality occur on the scale of ages, not moments. In practical terms, then, the gods of Theros
are no less real, powerful, or important to Theros than the gods of other worlds are to those worlds. Notably, though, these gods have influence only over Theros and the two planes connected to it: Nyx, the starry realm of the gods, and the Underworld, eventual home of all die.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
scrap metal dominates the middle of the cavern. Hiding in it are nine lava children (see appendix A).
Runes carved on the inside walls of the forge channel magical energy from the Elemental Plane
Elemental Plane of Fire by Trobriand to sculpt metal into desired shapes. Posing as Trobriand’s apprentice, Zox orders the azers to craft parts for the Simulacrux (see area 2a) and his other pet projects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
a short or long rest. Your druid level determines the beasts you can transform into, as shown in the Beast Shapes table. At 2nd level, for example, you can transform into any beast that has a
challenge rating of 1/4 or lower that doesn’t have a flying or swimming speed. Beast Shapes Level Max. CR Limitations Example 2nd 1/4 No flying or swimming speed Wolf 4th 1/2 No flying speed Crocodile
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
a short or long rest. Your druid level determines the beasts you can transform into, as shown in the Beast Shapes table. At 2nd level, for example, you can transform into any beast that has a
challenge rating of 1/4 or lower that doesn’t have a flying or swimming speed. Beast Shapes Level Max. CR Limitations Example 2nd 1/4 No flying or swimming speed Wolf 4th 1/2 No flying speed Crocodile 8th
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
. Halaster’s gates connect the different levels of Undermountain, thus enabling him to bring new monsters into the dungeon to replenish those that die or escape. Even as groups of adventurers try to gain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
caverns are recent excavations seeking new profitable veins of gold. Use some or all of the following encounters in these caverns, depending on how quickly you want to reach the final showdown with
commoner stat block. Suspicious Runes. Characters who investigate the area where the survivors were hiding can make a DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check. If they succeed, they find a series of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
per Spell Level—— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Bardic Die Cantrips Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 +2 Bardic Inspiration, Spellcasting D6 2 4 2 — — — — — — — — 2 +2 Expertise, Jack of
represented by your Bardic Inspiration die, which is a d6. Using Bardic Inspiration. As a Bonus Action, you can inspire another creature within 60 feet of yourself who can see or hear you. That
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
doesn’t rejoin the battle. It might reappear later to exact its revenge on those who harmed it, in a place and form of your choosing. 9b. Shapes in the Fog As the characters move through this 10-foot
higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra 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 34a on level 6, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
hall are scorched. Cracks in the panels reveal bare stone. Three mystic circles have been scribed in the floor, each edged with rough runes.
Locked Doors. These steel double doors are locked. Tarul
orb is part of the mystic circle trap. Mystic Circle Trap. The circles are magical but misleadingly so. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check reveals that hidden among gibberish runes are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
figures appear in the haze around the party and move along with them. The forms can’t be harmed or warded away by any means. Soon after the shapes appear, the figures begin speaking as one, telling the grim
recitation of each grim fate, one of the forms bursts into flames and vanishes. After a minute, a voice from the haze asks each character, “Tell us. How did you die?” Characters who respond with a tragic tale
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
area, it’s not recommended that they be combined at the table — choose whichever method you and your players find easier or more intuitive. Template Method The template method uses two-dimensional shapes
make areas of effect tactile and fun. To use this method, grab some dice or other tokens, which you’re going to use to represent your areas of effect. Rather than faithfully representing the shapes of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
lasts for 1 minute, until you die, or until you revert to your normal appearance as a bonus action. When you shift, you gain temporary hit points equal to your level + your Constitution modifier
. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common. Subrace. The beast within shapes each shifter physically and mentally. The four major subraces of shifter include: beasthide, longtooth, swiftstride, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
might rely on material components or a spellcasting focus drawn from the swamp environment of Witherbloom, and your spells might take on an appearance suggesting those natural elements. Spectral shapes
you have left? 5 I know we just met, but when you die, may I have your bones? For research. 6 Don’t interrupt me; I’m brooding. Witherbloom Trinkets. When you make your character, you may roll once on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
noticeable runes in the mosaic floor. The message reads: Acererak congratulates you on your powers of observation, so make of this whatever you wish, for you will be mine in the end no matter what!
Go
and keyed.
The iron men of visage grim do more than meets the viewer’s eye.
You’ve left and left and found my tomb, and now your souls will die.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
sea chest with a glyph of warding spell cast on it. Grinda carries the key, and the glyph triggers an explosive runes effect (see the spell description in the Player’s Handbook) if anyone other than
search the harbor for treasure, roll any die. If an even number is rolled, an awakened shark named Obliteros attacks them. Grinda has had several close encounters with the shark recently, but fails
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
all of a wardrobe’s monsters die, the wardrobe disappears and one of the red crystals above the portcullis lights up. When all five crystals are lit, the portcullis rises and remains up for 24 hours
the wardrobe, transforming into screaming orcs before your eyes.
Opening the wardrobe summons an orc war chief and seven orcs. Their bodies, armor, and weapons remain in this chamber when they die
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
assigned gender roles for young or adults. A leader, sorcerer, miner, or crafter is as likely to be female as male. Grow Fast, Die Early Kobolds grow and mature much more swiftly than members of
body is burned or disposed of in some other convenient way (or, in a cannibalistic tribe, eaten). Kobolds believe that if they die in service to their tribe, Kurtulmak immediately sends each of them