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Inquisitor of the Sword
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, and their companions hunted Fiends, Undead, Aberrations, and other supernatural threats and were tireless foes of cults like the priest of osybus;priests of Osybus. When Strahd fell into darkness
by a tome.
Today the inquisition rules the city of Malitain, a vast city-state to the north of Barovia’s original site, and the inquisition sends its members throughout the multiverse, seeking
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Devil’s Sight. Magical darkness doesn’t impede the amnizu’s darkvision.
Magic Resistance. The amnizu has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical
have no personalities or memories; they’re driven only by the desire to commit evil. The amnizus that patrol here drill the rules of the Nine Hells into the new arrivals’ minds and marshal
Inquisitor of the Mind Fire
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
osybus;priests of Osybus. When Strahd fell into darkness, Ulmed was heartbroken at his friend’s transformation and changed the inquisition’s mission. Instead of focusing on hunting monsters
members became the inquisition’s scholars, represented by a tome.
Today the inquisition rules the city of Malitain, a vast city-state to the north of Barovia’s original site, and the
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Devil’s Sight. Magical darkness doesn’t impede the amnizu’s darkvision.
Magic Resistance. The amnizu has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical
desire to commit evil. The amnizus that patrol here drill the rules of the Nine Hells into the new arrivals’ minds and marshal them into legions.Fire, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered
Inquisitor of the Tome
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
like the priest of osybus;priests of Osybus. When Strahd fell into darkness, Ulmed was heartbroken at his friend’s transformation and changed the inquisition’s mission. Instead of focusing on
order’s members became the inquisition’s scholars, represented by a tome.
Today the inquisition rules the city of Malitain, a vast city-state to the north of Barovia’s original site
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
without the boredom. (Chaotic)
6
Control. Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow my rules. (Lawful)
Crystal Dragon Adventures
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antics sometimes cause avalanches that threaten nearby villages.
5
An adult crystal dragon enjoys shaping the ice and snow near a den of troll;trolls into a labyrinth and watching the trolls try to
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
court of the Queen of Air and Darkness, one of the Feywild’s archfey. Goblins thrived in her dangerous domain thanks to a special boon from her—a supernatural knack for finding the weak
character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Game Customization In addition to shaping the game around the characters in the adventuring party, you should be prepared to customize the game to suit the players’ tastes. The “Know Your Players
Rules House rules include optional rules, such as those presented in chapter 9 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, and rules you create. If you plan to use any house rules, session zero is a good time to
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
is learning, but without the boredom. (Chaotic)
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Control. Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow my rules. (Lawful)
Crystal Dragon Adventures
The Crystal Dragon Adventure Hooks
has spent considerable time shaping the pinnacle of the tallest mountain in a local range, transforming it into a series of gleaming spires. Though visitors are rare, the dragon has built a roadway
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Does all magical Darkness block Darkvision? Magical Darkness blocks Darkvision only if the rules text for a particular instance of Darkness says it does. For example, the Darkness spell specifies
that Darkvision can’t see through it. That obstruction is a feature of the spell, not a feature of magical Darkness in general.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
) checks that rely on sight. A Heavily Obscured area—such as an area with Darkness, heavy fog, or dense foliage—is opaque. You have the Blinded condition (see the Rules Glossary) when trying to see
Dim Light is usually a boundary between Bright Light and surrounding Darkness. The soft light of twilight and dawn also counts as Dim Light. A full moon might bathe the land in Dim Light. Darkness
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. A Heavily Obscured area—such as an area with Darkness, heavy fog, or dense foliage—is opaque. You have the Blinded condition (see the rules glossary) when
Darkness. Special Senses Some creatures have special senses that help them perceive things in certain situations. The rules glossary defines the following special senses: Blindsight Darkvision Tremorsense Truesight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
the characters off at a higher level than usual. With the DM’s approval, use the following rules to create a Clifftop adventurer. You begin at 5th level. You start with 600 gp in addition to your
, home to valued comrades and rivals. It’s where you get your next job. But as a Clifftop adventurer you’ll be venturing to exotic locales. You may delve into the ruins below Sharn or crash an airship into Skyway. You may head to Xen’drik or other distant lands. Wherever you go, adventure awaits!
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
;
Sing too of Chromatic Tiamat,
painting all over the infinite canvas.
Partnered, they woke in the darkness;
partnered, they labored in acts of creation.
Breathe, dragons; sing then of
Sardior,
ruby-red jewel they made in their likeness;
Sardior, first-born of dragonkind,
labored alongside Bahamut and Tiamat,
Shaping the dragons they crafted:
dragons metallic and dragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, dangerous wildernesses, or the Underdark. 2 A curse from a powerful hag, vengeful witch, or strange Artifact. 3 An experiment by an aboleth, a mind flayer, or another life-shaping magic-user. 4 A magical
Air and Darkness. Drider Large Monstrosity, Chaotic Evil
AC 19 Initiative +4 (14)
HP 123 (13d10 + 52)
Speed 30 ft., Climb 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save Str 16 +3 +3 Dex 19 +4 +4 Con 18 +4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
blocks darkvision only if the rules text for a particular instance of darkness says it does. For example, the darkness spell specifies that it produces a magical darkness that obstructs darkvision. That obstruction is a feature of the spell, not of magical darkness in general.
hours. A meditating elf otherwise follows all the rules for a long rest; only the duration is changed. Do the lightfoot halfling and wood elf hiding racial traits allow them to hide while observed? The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
,
when towers rise from rubble
and reach into the sky,
then shall embers spring to life
in the darkness,
and five shall rise
to cause a dragon’s fall.
—THE DRACONIC PROPHECY
This
vehicle rules for your Eberron campaign. You don’t need that book to use this one, but these books work best in tandem, and you’ll find frequent references to Eberron: Rising from the Last War throughout this book.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
aspects of the Nether Scroll of Azumar, turning the sky over Anauroch black and ushering in a reign of terror and darkness over the desert. She rules the southern part of Anauroch from her lair with cruelty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
darkness. Unless characters are aided by magic, such as the cowrie shell necklaces from Atiba-Pa, they can’t swim for a full 8 hours per day. After each hour of swimming, a character must succeed on a
DC 10 Constitution saving throw or gain 1 level of exhaustion. A creature that has a swimming speed can swim all day without penalty and uses the normal forced march rules in the Player’s Handbook. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Narration in Combat Although it’s important that the players understand what’s going on in terms of the rules, the game can get dull if everyone uses only “gamespeak”: “That’s an 18 to hit,” “You hit
; now roll damage,” “11 points,” and “OK, now we’re to Initiative count 13.” Instead, use the rules and your knowledge of the scene to help your narration. If 18 is barely a hit, but the 11 points of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Halaster’s magic gates and functions similarly (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: If a creature stands atop the dais and says something flattering about Halaster, the mirror vanishes, revealing
a dusty corridor beyond that leads off into darkness. This corridor is an illusion. Any creature that steps through the mirror is teleported, along with all its worn and carried items, to the top of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Currency The straightforward terms “gold piece” (gp), “silver piece” (sp), “copper piece” (cp), “electrum piece” (ep), and “platinum piece” (pp) are used throughout the game rules for clarity. You
mints its own currency, which might correspond to the basic rules terms. In most worlds, few currencies achieve widespread distribution, but nearly all coins are accepted worldwide — except by those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
mezzoloth’s price for its services. Lars Grant-West
Mezzoloth Payments 1d6 The Mezzoloth Agrees to Serve For...
1 Access to a planar portal.
2 Information valued by its true
: Cloudkill, Darkness, Dispel Magic
Bonus Actions
Teleport (Recharge 5–6). The mezzoloth teleports up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. It can teleport one creature it is grappling to an unoccupied space within 5 feet of its destination space.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Shadows of Sithicus
assault the six lamps lighting the area, plunging it into darkness. The ravens then turn their attention to you.
Rowan Holloway Three Wereravens fly into the cemetery and extinguish the six lanterns
correct graves from a distance with a successful DC 12 Perception check, but they must still move to the grave to rescue the victim. Darkness Effects. When the lanterns are extinguished, the entire area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Started To begin, read the following boxed text aloud:
A tunnel made of hard-packed earth leads into darkness. The cave echoes with high-pitched bickering overtopped by a loud, bestial squeal
.
Lighting. The cave is unlit, and its denizens rely on Darkvision or other means to see. Area descriptions assume the characters have a light source or other means of seeing in Darkness.
Features
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
foes that lurk in darkness.
Hunter to protect nature with martial versatility.
Rogue. Launch deadly Sneak Attacks while avoiding harm through stealth. Then embody the...
Arcane Trickster to
your being, shaping the power to your will. Then channel...
Aberrant Sorcery to use strange psionic magic.
Clockwork Sorcery to harness cosmic forces of order.
Draconic Sorcery to breathe the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
beast.
Fey Wanderer to manifest fey mirth and fury.
Gloom Stalker to hunt foes that lurk in darkness.
Hunter to protect nature with martial versatility.
Rogue. Launch deadly Sneak Attacks
to master infiltration and treasure hunting.
Sorcerer. Wield magic innate to your being, shaping the power to your will. Then channel...
Aberrant Sorcery to use strange psionic magic.
Clockwork
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Dagger Danger!
descriptions assume the characters have a light source or other means of seeing in Darkness. Looking Back?
Starting right at the entrance to the cave gets to the action more quickly, which many players enjoy
Basic Rules under “Equipment.”
Could we find out more about the Caves of Chaos?
The caves are near the keep, and dangerous creatures are known to dwell there. No one the characters could have talked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Shar The Mistress of the Night, the Dark Lady, Our Lady of Loss The dark twin of Selûne, Shar is the goddess of darkness, both in its physical form and as it exists in the minds and souls of mortals
followers have caused many places to outlaw her worship and thus driven most of her priests into secrecy, but such prohibitions only heighten the priests’ umbrage at authorities and make the faithful a focal point for rebellion and revenge against whoever rules.
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
the Law. Magic is respected but regulated; public casting without cause, or magical coercion, is a serious crime. Rules vs. Laws. Greyhawk’s written laws are detailed, but enforcement depends heavily
on the district and the Watch, which follow their own set of rules; petty crimes are often fined or ignored in the Old City, while New City officials uphold order more strictly. Criminal Tolerance. As
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
the Law. Magic is respected but regulated; public casting without cause, or magical coercion, is a serious crime. Rules vs. Laws. Greyhawk’s written laws are detailed, but enforcement depends heavily
on the district and the Watch, which follow their own set of rules; petty crimes are often fined or ignored in the Old City, while New City officials uphold order more strictly. Criminal Tolerance. As
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colors in that darkness as shades of gray. Eerie Token. As a bonus action, you can harmlessly remove a
irreversible ritual, they emerge as a hag NPC no longer under the control of the hexblood’s player, unless the DM rules otherwise.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Rules text block
Lighter than in print
lb. Ammunition (range 80/320), two-handed Sling 1 sp* 1d4 bludgeoning - Ammunition (range 30/120) The Mage was grappled, but in darkness used darkvision to draw a shortsword and a wand of fireballs to
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
the Law. Magic is respected but regulated; public casting without cause, or magical coercion, is a serious crime. Rules vs. Laws. Greyhawk’s written laws are detailed, but enforcement depends heavily
on the district and the Watch, which follow their own set of rules; petty crimes are often fined or ignored in the Old City, while New City officials uphold order more strictly. Criminal Tolerance. As
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
demons. There are three rules to endings. First, good always wins. Second, evil always returns. Third, the first rule isn’t always true.
—Tarsheva Longreach,
planar traveler
Shadow Demon Medium
(3d8 + 3) Psychic damage.
Bonus Actions
Shadow Stealth. While in Dim Light or Darkness, the demon takes the Hide action.