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Gnome Ceremorph

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

of an illithid tadpole in the brain of a humanoid host. After about seven days in its new home, the tadpole transforms its host into a mind flayer. The new creation typically retains no memory of its

the weapon to fire 50 shots. After its last shot is expended, the device becomes inoperable. The energy cell can’t be removed without destroying the weapon.

Crab Folk

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

spell gave the crab folk an insatiable love for silver. When they see it, all crab folk feel an irresistible urge to seize it and carry it back to their lairs. If necessary, they resort to violence to

claim the metal. Brutal Raiders. Each year, when the warm summer gives way to the chill of autumn, the crab folk look to the sky for omens. In ancient days, the green hag kept close watch on the fishing

Valindra Shadowmantle Legacy

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Rejuvenation"} days, regaining all its hit points and becoming active again. The new body appears within 5 feet of the phylactery. Spellcasting

wants to “imprison” the Soulmonger; that way, its unique magic can be studied while it’s safely quarantined from the world. She argues that destroying it should be a last resort

Warforged Colossus

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

much damage on a successful one. A creature reduced to 0 hit points by this beam is disintegrated, leaving behind anything it was wearing or carrying.In the final days of the Last War, House Cannith

decisively, the colossi pulverized hundreds of soldiers beneath their feet and incinerated whole legions with beams of fiery light that shot from their mouths. This rampage was cut short on the Day of

Rest Variants

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

Rest Variants The rules for short and long rests presented in chapter 8 of the Player’s Handbook work well for a heroic-style campaign. Characters can go toe-to-toe with deadly foes, take damage to

within an inch of their lives, yet still be ready to fight again the next day. If this approach doesn’t fit your campaign, consider the following variants. Epic Heroism This variant uses a short rest

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

yuan-ti know they can’t resort to direct attacks in order to reclaim their rightful place in the world. Operating out of the subterranean ruins of their buildings in foreign lands, yuan-ti

overindulge in food and wine, and I am impaired and lethargic for days afterward. 4 I worship a forbidden god. 5 I secretly believe things would be better if I was in charge. 6 If I could get

What the Prisoners Know

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

disfiguring injuries recently. Before then, he seemed more in Ilvara’s favor. Now Shoor seems to have displaced him. Jorlan used to have a wand that shot globs of sticky material able to trap targets. Now

Shoor carries it, as another sign of their change in status. It might be a matter of days or tendays before a contingent from Menzoberranzan arrives to take prisoners back to the drow city. Additionally

The Aartuks of Aruun

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

The Aartuks of Aruun With the help of the Wildspace orrery, the characters arrives at Aruun in ten days. As the ship approaches the moon, read: Flashes of light on the surface of Aruun can be seen

?” asks Krux. Krux is eager for the characters to meet Warwyck, so he insists they accompany him to Warwyck’s camp. Once all the team members set foot on the plateau, read: A shot rings out. A few

2. Vast Cavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

dotted with the remains of broken machines. Corpses. Two ogres clad in iron armor lie dead among the metal detritus, their flesh pierced by dozens of metal crossbow bolts. The ogres served the hobgoblins until they were shot dead by Zox’s arbalests a few days ago.

H3. Storage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

who speak Common. When they can’t find work as sellswords, they resort to brigandry and thievery. After spotting the white dragon, they decided to follow it back to its lair. They’re now waiting for it

hair and cold blue eyes, Runa hails from Icewind Dale far to the north. A lifetime of sunless days and frigid nights falsely taught her that cruelty is natural, not evil. Runa speaks few words but is

Saga of the Whirlwyrm

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

when the characters find Tyrza: You come across Tyrza Bonebreaker shot-putting a laughing halfling into the air. The halfling fellow soars over twenty feet, nearly overshooting bales of wool in the

, respectively. The characters can travel to Grakenok however they like. It would take their walking castle days to circle the bay and reach Grakenok, so Bkol offers them use of the Courier. As with all places

Something Borrowed

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

hangs himself from the rafters of his cottage a few days later. The characters can stop all this from happening by delivering the dress to the Abbot. They can also stop the mayhem by halting the

the characters resort to magical trickery (for example, creating an illusory dress), the Abbot becomes hostile toward them once the deception is revealed.

Reaching the Tower

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

characters tell him. If they admit they’ve never met Shalfey, Hadley is disappointed but decides the characters are his best shot at rescuing the elder sage. What Hadley Knows. If the characters respond to

days ago. But yesterday, Hadley heard the elder sage’s desperate voice in his mind, speaking only the passphrase Hadley and the characters exchanged. Hadley believes the elder sage is still alive

Zariel's Wrath

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

supports Zariel. Bel’s aim is to let the characters try to redeem Zariel by helping them retrieve her sword. Bel knows Zariel’s redemption is a long shot, which is why he also gives characters a means to

hand, I shall tear Zariel’s head from her shoulders and rule Avernus with my queen at my side.” Arkhan declares that he will muster an army and depose Zariel in ten days. Exactly ten days later, two

Gnoll Tactics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

ten arrows for each one to keep the creatures from scaling the walls. Spread Far and Wide Gnolls never set up permanent camps, though they might linger for a few days at the site of a particularly great

bow shot becomes easy prey for any gnolls near it. Some particularly clever gnolls have been known to use burning arrows to spark fires, cutting off their prey’s escape routes and driving victims into

Crab Folk

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

seize it and carry it back to their lairs. If necessary, they resort to violence to claim the metal. Brutal Raiders. Each year, when the warm summer gives way to the chill of autumn, the crab folk look

to the sky for omens. In ancient days, the green hag kept close watch on the fishing villages and towns near her domain. If those settlements grew too strong, she sent her familiar, a cruel seagull

Worshiping Keranos

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

offerings of fish and distilled spirits to his temples. The fish are cooked under a skylight open to the stars, with a shot of spirits thrown on the fire. (DAARKEN) MYTHS OF KERANOS The myths and

to solve the Riddle of Lightning, an enigma devised by Keranos himself. After days of deliberation, the oracle realized the answer, only to be struck down by a bolt from the heavens. Among the faithful

Unwelcome Party

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

family or attracting other fiends, but does so as a last resort. Members of the Hunt family reduced to 0 hit points by the devils are knocked unconscious rather than killed, as the devils are hoping to

days since, from the attacks of terrible creatures, a lack of food and water, and the collapse of many of the city’s buildings. Harkina and the boys have been hiding in the basement of a tavern that

Blade Bazaar

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

characters must resort to less convenient means of finding the Whorlstone Tunnels. If the characters do manage to catch Droki in the West Cleft, he drops limp and babbles, but is suspiciously amenable and

this chapter), their pursuit level increases by 1 every 1d4 days until Ilvara arrives. Alternatively, the adventurers might decide to turn the tables on the drow. Characters might figure out a way to

Warforged Colossus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Warforged Colossus In the final days of the Last War, House Cannith unleashed its mightiest creations: the warforged colossi. These enormous mechanical warriors thundered across Cyre, crushing

light that shot from their mouths. This rampage was cut short on the Day of Mourning. The arcane cataclysm that engulfed Cyre destroyed most of the warforged colossi, causing them to collapse into

Mind Flayers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

host. After about seven days in its new home, the tadpole transforms its host into a mind flayer. The new creation typically retains no memory of its previous existence. Gnome Ceremorph For reasons

-built device that functions as a laser pistol (see “Firearms” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). This weapon is powered by an energy cell, which enables the weapon to fire 50 shots. After its last shot is

Level 2: Replicate Magic Item

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

, except its magic isn’t permanent; when you die, the magic item vanishes after 1d4 days. If you replace a plan you know with a new plan, any magic item created with the replaced plan immediately

cursed* Varies Goggles of Night No Manifold Tool† Yes Repeating Shot† Yes Returning Weapon† No Rope of Climbing No Sending Stones No Shield, +1 No Wand of Magic Detection No Wand of Secrets No Wand of the

Ribcage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

devilish deals to obtain power at any cost. As a result, the town’s lowliest paupers exhibit redeemable qualities, while the nobility are all but soulless—vile individuals who spend their days in

oligarchs. The resort leverages a network of scalding geysers and terraced volcanic springs to create a paradise of steam rooms, saunas, and luxurious baths. Nobles schmooze with mercenaries and sellswords

Magical Phenomena

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

a character to recognize a flaywind 1 minute before it strikes, allowing time to seek shelter. A flaywind typically lasts 1d4 × 10 hours. Flame Storm. Sooty thunderclouds shot through with red and

flame storm usually lasts 2d4 minutes, though the originating storm clouds can persist for days, creating multiple flame storms. Necrotic Tempest. Storms infused with the essence of death roil with

Mutiny

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

alchemist’s fire. One well-aimed shot could cause her to explode. Better to slip aboard and dispatch the mutineers in close combat.” Gargenhale is not lying about the danger posed by the alchemist’s

dress accented with silver and gold. A high collar rises behind her head. If he’s present, Gargenhale says, “Here’s the weapon I promised you. I liberated her from a star moth we destroyed a few days

Factions in the North

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

last resort. The Harpers were instrumental in defeating Tiamat and ending the tyranny of dragons, and with reports of giant attacks on the rise, they see giants as an emergent threat to peace in the

prying eyes. TENDAYS AND THE ROLL OF YEARS In the Forgotten Realms setting, a week is ten days long and is referred to as a tenday. There are three tendays per month, and twelve months in a year. For

Platinum Mine

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

are coated with blood and filth—the result of mortals being laid out for days of torture. Any party members taken by the meenlocks are here, paralyzed on one of the slabs if they haven’t already been

source, it explodes (as described below). The meenlocks trigger the explosives as a last resort. If a meenlock starts its turn with 10 hit points or fewer, it moves to the nearest trigger, uses its

The Tortured Tortle Mutiny

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

The Tortured Tortle Mutiny The Silent Sound lighthouse sits atop a cliff three days’ travel north of Neverwinter, and acts as a navigation beacon to ships traveling up and down the Sword Coast. The

job or a last-resort career. This is remarkably shortsighted, as the gig has a startling number of upsides. For example, it’s a job that allows you to wear a lot of scarves and sashes. That’s rare

Heart of Ubtao

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

wizard who wants to “imprison” the Soulmonger; that way, its unique magic can be studied while it’s safely quarantined from the world. She argues that destroying it should be a last resort. Valindra

circle back to Thay. The destination sigils aren’t recorded anywhere in the heart, so following her is impossible. She’ll return in a few days when things have quieted down. How she proceeds from that

7. The Sepulcher of Tloques-Popolocas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

chamber cut out of the rock with a veil of calcite and stalactites covering the walls. Buttresses rise from the corners, brown shot through with black, and triangular stone pillars support the high

crypt is opened by those who don’t serve the god Zotzilaha. The curse lasts until it is dispelled, and 4d10 days after this tomb has been broken into, every cursed violator receives a visit from either

Kir Sabal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

magical flying speed of 30 feet (allowing them to fly 4 miles per hour). This benefit lasts for 3 days, after which Asharra’s wings reappear and she regains the ability to fly. Seventeen-year-old

”); she believes that the other rulers of Faerûn would send thousands of soldiers to her aid in a matter of days if they were aware of her need; and she’s certain the merchant princes of Port Nyanzaru will

Halls of the Upper Priesthood

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

can shoot down a flying fruit by hitting it with a ranged attack roll; each fruit has Armor Class 18. Once plucked from the air or shot down, a flying fruit becomes inanimate. A creature that eats a

the tomb. What Uma Knows. In addition to the history of Bakar (detailed in this adventure’s background), Uma can impart the following information: Amun Sa’s Ghost. Twelve days ago, Uma traveled to the

Locations in Saltmarsh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

overlooking the sea, Eliander’s home provides him with a relaxing sanctuary away from the bustle of Saltmarsh. Eliander maintains the largest library in town; during his days of military service, he made a

smell of fish has never been scrubbed from its walls, and those who stay the night find their belongings steeped in the scent, which lasts for several days. Sailors and fishers gather here to trade

Lower City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

losses, including those of life and limb. Instead, its plethora of back rooms and antechambers act as de facto offices for the menagerie of shady characters who spend their days drinking here. Ostensibly

forest of green to grow up over the garbage, rusting away debris and creating soft lawns and thickets shot through with small recesses and tunnels where the old refuse had piled high. This revamped

Lower City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

losses, including those of life and limb. Instead, its plethora of back rooms and antechambers act as de facto offices for the menagerie of shady characters who spend their days drinking here. Ostensibly

creating soft lawns and thickets shot through with small recesses and tunnels where the old refuse had piled high. This revamped space he dedicated as a public park, arguing that the poor need to feel

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