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Verdan

Species Acquisitions Incorporated

other verdan who have traveled to different parts of the world, they drop everything to spend as long as possible sharing stories and observations from their respective travels. However, their

The verdan owe their existence to chaos. Descended and transformed from a large clan of goblins and hobgoblins, those who became the verdan were simply living their lives, doing goblinoid things. But

Returned Sentry

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. Turn Resistance. The Returned has advantage on saving throws against any effect that turns undead. Unreadable Face. The Returned is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its

work well together, sharing the unified goals of overcoming their foes and getting back to the task at hand. Returned have escaped the Underworld and dwell among the living once more, but their

Bheur Hag

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

’t read, and speaks only in gibberish. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature’s saving throw is

starve. Bheurs use their ability to manipulate weather to batter villages with freezing cold, hoping to instill a despair that turns folk against each other. In combat, a bheur hag also strives to

Wide-Eyed and Curious

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

spend as long as possible sharing stories and observations from their respective travels. However, their inexperience in the world and their racial amnesia sometimes lends the verdan a kind of

Wide-Eyed and Curious Verdan are hungry to undertake new challenges and absorb new experiences. When they meet other verdan who have traveled to different parts of the world, they drop everything to

Gem Dragonborn

Species Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

echo of discovery—but also the desiccation of despair. Creating Your Character When you create your D&D character, you decide whether your character is a member of the human race or one of

those suggestions or to ignore them. Whichever scores you decide to increase, none of the scores can be raised above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other

Symbol Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

target is overwhelmed with despair for 1 minute. During this time, it can't attack or target any creature with harmful abilities, spells, or other magical effects. Insanity. Each target must make an

Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the target is driven insane for 1 minute. An insane creature can't take actions, can't understand what other creatures say, can't read, and speaks only in

Verdan Traits

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

Verdan Traits Verdan characters have a number of traits in common with others of their kind. Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 1, and your Charisma score increases by 2

. Age. Verdan reach adulthood at around the age of 24, and it is thought that they might live to nearly 200 years old. However, because no verdan has died of old age since the race’s initial creation

Vistani Lore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Vistani Lore Characters who read the Book of the Raven learn the following information about the Vistani: The Vistani are planar travelers often encountered in the Shadowfell, and they seem to be

immune to the despair that besets all other visitors to that plane. They travel in horse-drawn, barrel-shaped wagons and have no permanent home. The Vistani display their wealth openly as a sign of

Sword of Zariel

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

transformation. Your alignment becomes lawful good, and you gain the following traits: Angelic Language. You can speak, read, and write Celestial. Celestial Resistance. You have resistance to necrotic and

. 2 I won’t tell a lie. 3 I enjoy sharing my philosophical worldview and experiences with others. 4 I cut right to the chase in every conversation. 5 I often quote (or

Communication

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Communication A sentient item has some ability to communicate, either by sharing its emotions, broadcasting its thoughts telepathically, or speaking aloud. You can choose how it communicates or roll

on the following table. d100 Communication 01–60 The item communicates by transmitting emotion to the creature carrying or wielding it. 61–90 The item can speak, read, and understand one or more

Mother Lorinda

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

bountiful crops, potent medicines, or the children that fate denied them. The hags sowed blessings and despair in equal measure. Numerous hexblood children originated from the hags’ cauldron. In time

, the hag Lorinda asked her sisters to help create a child of their own. But Laveeda and Leticia refused, loathing the idea of sharing their magic and secrets. In secret, Lorinda assembled a creature

Introduction

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

despair, to let a disease break your spirit as it tries to kill everyone it touches. Well, f*** that. We might not have the magic bullet that puts cancer away for good, but we’re getting there. Your support

many forces that insist on upsetting it. Some among the Circle of Eight counsel that sharing the lore collected in this volume is the first step to setting the Balance forever off its center. Others

Commanders' Retreat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Commanders’ Retreat After the Dragon Army soldiers are dealt with, read or paraphrase the following text: A dozen mounted soldiers gallop from the tree line, rushing south toward the crossing

Darrett, sharing his steed. This group of twelve mounted Kalaman soldiers includes several commanders who drew off the Dragon Army forces so their allies could retreat farther to the east. Darrett

Sword in the Shadows

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City

adding another mishap from the ongoing hijinks with the Silver Dragon Inn. When you’re ready to begin the adventure, read or paraphrase the following: The hearty sounds of laughter fill the air as you

enter the Black Dragon Inn, none louder than the huge, red-bearded man behind the bar. The air is friendly, with its many patrons sharing smiles as they talk up real or imaginary tales. Allow the party

Homunculus

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

extension of its creator, with the two sharing thoughts, senses, and language through a mystical bond. A master can have only one homunculus at a time (attempts to create another one always fail), and

when its master dies, the homunculus also dies. Shared Mind. A homunculus knows everything its creator knows, including all the languages the creator can speak and read. Likewise, everything the

Misplaced Monsters: Volume One

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Misplaced Monsters: Volume One

, described, and illustrated six fantastic new monsters. We’re thrilled to see these wonderful kids sharing their creative spark and philanthropic spirit with the world, and we can’t wait to use their

creations in our games. If you’re unfamiliar with the monster stat block format, read the introduction of the Monster Manual before proceeding further. It explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster traits—information that isn’t repeated here.

K27. King's Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

K27. King’s Hall This twenty-foot-high hall has a dark, vaulted ceiling draped with cobwebs. A low moan seems to travel the length of the corridor as it rises and falls, intoning sadness and despair

characters reach the midpoint of the hall from either direction, read: You hear a scraping sound of stone against stone, followed by the squeaking of a bat. In the direction of the noise, you see the

D14. Toadstool Patch

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

D14. Toadstool Patch Your heart suddenly feels cold, filling you with a sense of loneliness that borders on despair. A haunting, melancholy tune played on a flute reaches out to you from somewhere

within a field of oversized toadstools. If the characters follow the music to its source, read: A slender elf with pale blue skin and black hair sits curled in the shadow of a gray, six-foot-tall

Social Contract

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

them without attribution to the whole group. For example, the players could write their limits on index cards for you to read aloud. However these limits are presented, it would be useful for you or

one of the players to compile the limits into one list that can be shared with the whole group. Keep in mind that any discussion about limits should be treated with care—even sharing a person’s limits

Trial of Trust

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

abandons her disguise, read: One of the birch trees in the yard begins to twist and creak, shrinking and uprooting itself. In seconds, an elf woman with white hair stands where the tree once did. She wears a

with the location of the derro lair on map 3.1. Bidding Farewell. After sharing this information, Derwyth offers the characters the opportunity to rest in her homestead before the party departs. If the

Bheur Hag

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

others starve. Bheurs use their ability to manipulate weather to batter villages with freezing cold, hoping to instill a despair that turns folk against each other. In combat, a bheur hag also strives to

incapacitated, can’t understand what others say, can’t read, and speaks only in gibberish. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If

Symbol

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

saving throw. On a failed save, the target is overwhelmed with despair for 1 minute. During this time, it can’t attack or target any creature with harmful abilities, spells, or other magical effects

, can’t read, and speaks only in gibberish. The DM controls its movement, which is erratic. Pain. Each target must make a Constitution saving throw and becomes incapacitated with excruciating pain for

K10. Dining Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

K10. Dining Hall The first time the characters enter this room, read: Three enormous crystal chandeliers brilliantly illuminate this magnificent chamber. Pillars of stone stand against dull white

its tone of greatness and despair. Seated at the organ, facing away from you, a single caped figure pounds the keys in raptured ecstasy. The figure suddenly stops, and as a deep silence falls over the

The Draconic Prophecy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

kindling in the midst of despair is one obvious reading of these words. However, the reference to fires earlier in the verse doesn’t require that the embers here be positive—this could refer to a new

, destructive fire raging to life after long lying dormant, or perhaps even the hatching of a red dragon’s egg. “Five shall rise to cause a dragon’s fall.” The best way to read this line is as a reference

Encounter 3: In Pieces

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Shadows of Sithicus

Encounter 3: In Pieces Give the characters one minute to collect themselves, check on rescued townspeople, heal themselves, and so forth. When that minute passes, read or paraphrase the following

Chittering Disturbance The group must fight two Swarms of Infesting Insects. The other groups’ characters gain Heroic Inspiration. 2 Cry of Despair The group must fight two Harpies. The other groups

The Three Packs

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

can direct the characters to the nearby wildernesses where these groups dwell. Heart Delta Heart Delta lies a few miles away from Camp Greenbriar. When the characters visit there, read or paraphrase

spireward from Camp Greenbriar. Read or paraphrase the following description as the characters approach: An arid land of stark rock formations and rugged cliffs stretches ahead. Amid the dust, brush, and

3. Parade of Fools

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

can speak telepathically. The leader of the myconids is an adult named Voosbur, who speaks on behalf of the others. Sharing thoughts with these sentient mushrooms is an odd and strangely intoxicating

away from the party to join the myconids. The drow turns one last time to give the characters a look of terror and despair before his face loses all expression. He and the dancing myconids then enter

Satyrs in Distress

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Satyrs in Distress Once the characters have entered the book, read: You’re on the fringe of a meadow that borders a forest. Tall trees of several varieties stretch before you as far as the eye can

within 20 feet of the forest’s edge, three satyrs come into view. When this happens, read: Three bipedal creatures that combine the features of men and goats laugh drunkenly as they stumble from the

Creating Sentient Magic Items

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

roll and totaling the rest. Communication A sentient item has some ability to communicate, either by sharing its emotions, broadcasting its thoughts telepathically, or speaking aloud. You can choose

how it communicates or roll on the following table. d100 Communication 01-60 The item communicates by transmitting emotion to the creature carrying or wielding it. 61-90 The item can speak, read

Returned

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts. Wisdom (Insight) checks to ascertain the Returned’s intentions or sincerity are made with disadvantage. Actions Scimitar. Melee

emotions or read its thoughts. Wisdom (Insight) checks to ascertain the Returned’s intentions or sincerity are made with disadvantage. Actions Multiattack. The Returned makes two shortsword

Dragon's Rest Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

vacant, and it is available to the characters if they don’t mind sharing the space. Next to it is Tarak’s cell, then Varnoth’s. The fourth cell is Myla’s, cluttered with junk and tools. The fifth and

variety of topics, but focused on theology and history. Runara spends nearly half her time in here, studying, copying, and annotating the library’s collection. Tarak and Varnoth also come here to read

Horror Atmosphere

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

using colored lights or using patterned cut-outs to cast eerie shadows. Whenever manipulating lighting, though, always ensure players have enough light to read by. Props Props can serve as artifacts

create, reasons to delay game sessions, or distractions from play. Props can be as simple as a whiteboard for notes or sharing pictures of characters or monsters to increase their memorability

11. Eye of Annam

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

through the archway, read: Beyond the thundering archway lies a hexagonal chamber whose walls rise 50 feet before tapering to a 90-foot-high apex. Standing in each corner of the room is a life-size statue

was overcome with despair and envy. A terrible fight between father and son ensued, in which Blagothkus slew Eigeron. Blagothkus then retired to his castle to mourn. Eigeron manifests as the spirit

Ilvaash's Refraction

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

ascend to the surface of the Briny Pool in area B22, read or paraphrase the following: The large chamber holding the impossibly deep pool of cerebral fluid is no longer empty. An enormous, floating

characters into despair. If the characters haven’t yet defeated the purple worm in the Briny Pool, it joins the fight against the characters at the beginning of the third round of combat. Refraction

Council Massacre

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Council Massacre When the characters approach the council chamber, read the following text: As you near the chamber where the governor and city council are meeting with the Knights of Solamnia, the

message to Kalaman’s leaders Caught in the Act When Caradoc sees the characters, read the following text: Noticing you, the knight stands, clears his throat, and bombastically declares, “Hail, friends

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