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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Intelligence of 22, a Wisdom of 18, and a Charisma of 24, as well as hearing and truesight out to a range of 120 feet.
The shield can speak, read, and understand Common and Infernal, and it can communicate
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
Couatl
Legacy
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
, detect magic, detect thoughts
3/day each: bless, create food and water, cure wounds, lesser restoration, protection from poison, sanctuary, shield
1/day each: dream, greater restoration, scrying
Magic
Weapons. The couatl's weapon attacks are magical.
Shielded Mind. The couatl is immune to scrying and to any effect that would sense its emotions, read its thoughts, or detect its location.Bite
Gynosphinx
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the
following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify, shield
2nd level (3 slots): darkness, locate object
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
and other magical effects.
Thought Shield. The hierophant’s thoughts can’t be read by any means unless the hierophant allows it.Multiattack. The hierophant makes two Herald’s Axe
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the
sphinx has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): friends, mage hand, message
1st level (4 slots): command, ensnaring strike, shield
2nd level (3 slots): calm emotions, hold person
Monsters
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the
following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify, shield
2nd level (3 slots): darkness, locate object
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
. Isperia is immune to any effect that would sense her emotions or read her thoughts, as well as any divination spell that she refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain her intentions or
, detect evil and good, ensnaring strike, sanctuary, shield of faith
2nd level (3 slots): arcane lock, augury, calm emotions, hold person, silence, zone of truth
3rd level (3 slots): bestow curse
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
choose to succeed instead.
Nebulous Thoughts. Magical attempts to read the dragon’s mind or glean its thoughts fail automatically.
Siege Monster. The dragon deals double damage to objects and
has the following effects on creatures:
Brilliant Light. A creature that is within 10 miles of the star or inside it is blinded by its intense light unless the creature has protective gear to shield
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
choose to succeed instead.
Nebulous Thoughts. Magical attempts to read the dragon’s mind or glean its thoughts fail automatically.
Siege Monster. The dragon deals double damage to objects and
has the following effects on creatures:
Brilliant Light. A creature that is within 10 miles of the star or inside it is blinded by its intense light unless the creature has protective gear to shield
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, electrum, and steel alloys whose edges constantly shimmer with a deep blue luminescence.
You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. The shield spell provides no
out to a range of 120 feet.
The weapon communicates telepathically with its wielder and can speak, read, and understand Common. It has a calm, delicate voice. The weapon can sense the presence of non
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Warforged Traits (p. 36) In the second bullet of Integrated Protection, “To don armor,” has been changed to “To don armor other than a shield,”. Additionally, the third bullet has been changed to
read as follows: “While you live, the armor incorporated into your body can’t be removed against your will.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Knights of the Shield The following encounter occurs only if the characters have the Shield of the Hidden Lord. Otherwise, skip ahead to the “Tale of the Hellriders” section. Read the following to
spook easily. Kaddrus and the veterans are members of a secret society known as the Knights of the Shield (see area V29). Their goals are to kill the characters and take the Shield of the Hidden Lord
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. The shield can speak, read, and understand Common and Infernal, and it can communicate telepathically with any creature it can sense within 120 feet of it. Its voice is a deep, hollow whisper. The
Shield of the Hidden Lord Armor (shield), legendary (requires attunement) The Shield of the Hidden Lord is of celestial origin and serves as a prison for the pit fiend Gargauth, whose mortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
variants of the monsters discussed in chapter 1. This chapter is a continuation of the Monster Manual and adopts a similar presentation. If you are unfamiliar with the monster stat block format, read the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
talk about the keep, the excavations she’s conducting on the grounds, and the device on the roof—all detailed in the “Vogler Gazetteer” section. The Green Shield After their breakfast, Becklin steps
away to her quarters for a moment. When she returns, read the following: Becklin reenters the room carrying a shallow wooden box, approximately three feet to a side. She sets it down gently on a table
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk
.” No Success. The party neither captured the spy, nor defeated the Hidden Cult, nor rescued Doryce. If the party achieved either complete or partial success, read the following: A feast is held at the
threat is gone, the villagers want to recognize what you’ve done to push back evil, even if only for a little while.
If the party did not succeed at all, read the following: The spy, if there even is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
25 Strength (Athletics) check. When the characters peer inside, read: Gleaming scimitars, serpent helms, and suits of scale armor cram the racks of this vault. Large bones and horned skulls litter
the floor, and a shield made from the shell of a tortoise hangs on the far wall.
A large skeletal serpent slithers out from behind the racks, raises its head, and says in Common, “They will tell us
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
Pit
40
Plant
41
Priest
42
Prisoner
43
Puzzle*
44
Ring
45
Rogue*
46
Ruin*
47
Sage*
48
Shield
49
Ship
50
Skull*
51
Staff
52
the transformation early. When you revert to your normal form, you return to the same state you were in when you initially transformed.
Book. You gain the ability to speak, read, and write 1d6 + 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
atop it. Paintings on the chariot’s body show a tall bird with a long, sharp beak. On the south wall, a bronze shield bears the embossed image of a Chultan warrior carrying a spear, below an inscription
that reads, “Bow before no one.” Four bronze statues stand on pedestals to either side of the shield. They depict Chultan warriors: one holding a sword, two with spears, and one missing its face
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
writing.
If Maccath is with the characters, she can direct them to the items stolen from the Hosttower of the Arcane. She cautions the characters not to read or even peruse the material for their own
safety. The writings are laced with diabolical lore that is anathema to the mortal mind. Characters unable to read magic can’t make any headway in the books. A character who can read magic who examines
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
writing.
If Maccath is with the characters, she can direct them to the items stolen from the Hosttower of the Arcane. She cautions the characters not to read or even peruse the material for their own
safety. The writings are laced with diabolical lore that is anathema to the mortal mind. Characters unable to read magic can’t make any headway in the books. A character who can read magic who examines
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
talent. The Inscrutable Characteristics table suggests options for what makes you inscrutable. Additionally, you gain the following trait. Psychic Shield. You have resistance to psychic damage
. Sphinx’s Shroud. You are immune to any effect that allows other creatures to sense your emotions or read your thoughts. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain your intentions or sincerity have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Preparation Before running the adventure, prepare as follows: Step 1. Read the “Adventure Background” section. Step 2. Review “Frost Giant Factions” and the Key NPCs table to learn about individuals
cold. Step 4. Bookmark the following stat blocks in the Monster Manual or on D&D Beyond: Frost Giant Ghost Mephit, Ice Priest Remorhaz, Young Shield Guardian Troll White Dragon, Adult Winter Wolf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
characters arrive there, read the following: The walls of this circular tower chamber are punctuated by arched windows that are currently shuttered. Bookcases filled with eldritch volumes stand
they present the box to her, she snatches it out of their hands and studies it closely. She takes similar interest in the Shield of the Hidden Lord (which she calls “the Shield of Gargauth”), but avoids
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
mulled wine, hot cider, and strong teas for 2 sp each. In the summer, the sign is repainted to read “Heath’s Cool Drinks” and the stall serves chilled fruit juice and iced tea. Wizards of the Wide, a
tent bursting with dozens of arcane foci and spell scrolls, including scrolls of comprehend languages, detect magic, feather fall, find familiar, mage armor, magic missile, shield, and unseen servant (25 gp each).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Sanctum Showdown If the characters show no sign of joining Ruxithid, or if any of them threaten violence, Ruxithid becomes hostile. Read or paraphrase the following: Green light pulses from
Ruxithid commands it to kill you.
The statue is a shield guardian under Ruxithid’s control and fights alongside its master. The shield guardian stores a phantasmal killer spell from its original duergar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
cellar by descending the stairs from area V7, or they might enter through the eastern door. Read the following boxed text to establish what they see from either direction: Four stone pillars brace
enough to alert the room’s occupant. Read the following when the characters enter: This room is lit by a pair of tall wrought-iron candlesticks in the northeast and southeast corners. Nine candles burn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
opens the door, read: You see a bare chamber, with a small door on the north wall, and pairs of swords crossed behind shields hung upon the walls. There are three such sets on each of the walls to either
the individual so doing. The two flying swords will both attack, and the shield (statistics as the swords, but no attacks) will interpose itself to take hits meant for the swords. This trio will attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
can move when traveling (chapter 8, “Adventuring”) and fighting (chapter 9, “Combat”). Languages Your character can speak, read, and write certain languages. Chapter 4, “Personality and Background
clans of the same people, but in the Forgotten Realms, they live far apart in separate kingdoms and call themselves shield dwarves and gold dwarves, respectively.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Entering Candlekeep Although some visitors travel to Candlekeep by air, most arrive on foot or on horseback. When the characters arrive at the gatehouse, read the following boxed text to the players
: At the gatehouse, you are greeted by three monks in purple robes: a human, a shield dwarf, and a sun elf. Around their necks hang holy symbols of Deneir, god of writing, whose symbol is a lit candle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Cavemouth (Areas L10–L11) When the characters first enter Cavemouth, read the following text: Mining equipment lies abandoned in the alleys and stalagmite-lined streets of this gloomy district.
The
otherwise nondescript warehouse.
If the characters slide open the doors, read: The interior of the warehouse is an open space roughly twenty feet wide and thirty feet long. Parked in the middle of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, read the following to set the scene: The city’s descent into Avernus has taken its toll on this once beautiful chapel. Nearly all the stained glass windows along the outside walls have been smashed, and
, or can enter through the main entrance at area G1 or the unlocked back door into area G3. G1. Walk of Bravery Read the following as the characters approach this area: Carved pillars resembling heroes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
and introduces an additional requirement: the spell on the scroll must be on your class’s spell list for you to read the scroll. A spell scroll can be named in a variety of ways: spell scroll , scroll
shield if you are holding the shield without taking an action to don it? Yes, but only the magical +2, which says you gain it when holding the shield. You gain the shield’s base AC bonus only if you use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Commander Portyr As the characters conclude their business with Captain Zodge, the meeting is interrupted by the arrival of a higher-ranking member of the Flaming Fist. Read or paraphrase the
can help them unlock the infernal puzzle box and the mysteries of the Shield of the Hidden Lord. After making sure the characters receive their promised reward, Liara thanks them for doing their part
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
this point because the town guards sent up a warning that someone or something was invading Leilon. When the adventurers approach the settlers, use the following read-aloud text to describe the scene
arms and tries to get those around her to listen. A bored-looking human in a chain shirt and shield decorated with the sigil of Neverwinter stands next to the dwarf. He finally bangs his spear against