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Heward's Handy Spice Pouch
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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
This belt pouch appears empty and has 10 charges. While holding the pouch, you can use an action to expend 1 of its charges, speak the name of any nonmagical food seasoning (such as salt, pepper
, saffron, or cilantro), and remove a pinch of the desired seasoning from the pouch. A pinch is enough to season a single meal. The pouch regains 1d6 + 4 expended charges daily at dawn.
Equipment
When you smoke requiem bliss, you experience feelings of euphoria. You summon the spirit of a single deceased person whose name you know. The spirit takes on the physical characteristics it had in
life and might touch you, though it cannot harm you. You can ask the spirit questions as the speak with dead spell with the following exceptions: you can ask up to ten questions, and the spirit cannot
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
—mortals communicate with a single god, interpreting their intentions for the wider world. Others aren’t aligned with a god and observe the night sky, reading Nyx like a vast, cryptic scroll
for insights.
Divine Influence. Just as oracles seek insights from interpreting the divine, so too do gods occasionally seek to manipulate the world through oracles. Sometimes a god might speak
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
reveal his face to others, but the visage beneath is that of a grim, hideously scarred gladiator.
Alignment. Chaotic evil.
Personality Trait. “I speak with the flames and razor-sharp edges of
better comes along.”
Flaw. “I don’t have a single friend I can count on.”
Combat Notes
Warduke likes to hit things with his sword; it’s as simple as that.
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Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Produced by a special needle, this magic tattoo contains a single spell of up to 5th level, wrought on your skin by a magic needle. To use the tattoo, you must hold the needle against your skin and
speak the command word. The needle turns into ink that becomes the tattoo, which appears on the skin in whatever design you like. Once the tattoo is there, you can cast its spell, requiring no material
Monsters
Thieves’ Gallery
holding, two pairs of sending stones, and a deathly token (see Spellcasting).
Wild Magic. When Simon takes 20 or more damage from a single source or takes damage from a critical hit, he must roll on the
Handbook. On a roll of 2 or higher, Simon casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):
At will: mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation, speak
Equipment
When you smoke requiem clay, you summon the spirit of a single deceased person that you personally knew in life. The spirit’s image is visible, and its voice can be heard in whispers, but it
cannot touch you. You can ask the spirit up to five questions, as the speak with dead spell. The spirit knows only what it knew in life, including the languages it knew. Answers are usually brief
Magic Items
Princes of the Apocalypse
A war pick forged from a single piece of iron, Ironfang has a fang-like head inscribed with ancient runes. The pick is heavy in the hand, but when the wielder swings the pick in anger, the weapon
Ironfang:
You can speak Terran fluently.
You have resistance to acid damage.
You have tremorsense out to a range of 60 feet.
You can sense the presence of precious metals and stones within 60 feet of
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realized you have no memories except for a single name.
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You were a necromancer’s undead servant for years. One day, your consciousness returned.
5
You awoke in an abandoned laboratory
any Ability Score Increase you previously had with these.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
terrors bear stunted humanoid limbs hinting at the bizarre ceremonies that created them.
Dangerous Cultivation. While the exact origins of the assassin bug are uncertain, rumors speak of an ancient sect
continue their horrid life cycle.
An Unnatural Plague. Whole settlements along the frontier have been wiped out by plagues of assassin bugs. Without a quickly organized defense, even a single bug can
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
how you survived a particular battle. Every arrow and bolt missed you. You slew scores of enemies single-handedly and led your comrades to victory.
5
Stowaway. For days, you hid in the bilge
, marines tend to operate best in groups, valuing camaraderie and the companionship of like-minded individuals.
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PERSONALITY TRAIT
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I speak rarely but mean every word I say
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
oblivion, and thus alhoons often work together to create elaborate protections for their periapt and their preferred ritual site. Sometimes a single alhoon is entrusted with the periapt of mind
periapt can speak telepathically with the holder. A creature carrying the periapt can’t prevent communication from alhoons but can silence trapped souls.PoisonCold, Lightning, Necrotic
Magic Items
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
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When you use an action to speak the item’s command word and place the keyrune on the ground in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of you, the keyrune transforms into a creature. If there isn’t
specific to each keyrune. At the end of the duration, the creature reverts to its keyrune form. It reverts early if it drops to 0 hit points or if you use an action to speak the command word again
Tabaxi
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
on a particularly interesting item when an owner refuses to sell or trade it.
Tabaxi Names
Each tabaxi has a single name, determined by clan and based on a complex formula that involves astrology
with, you speak quickly and never pause and others can’t understand you.
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You are a font of random trivia from the lore and stories you have discovered.
10
You can’t help but pocket interesting objects you come across.
Gnome
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Basic Rules (2014)
beauties of the world in their long years, but gnomes seem to worry that even with all that time, they can’t get in enough of the things they want to do and see.
Gnomes speak as if they can’t
enjoy a mix of serious learning and delighted enjoyment. A gnome might tutor several generations of a single human family over the course of his or her long life.
Gnome Names
Gnomes love names, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Heward’s Handy Spice Pouch Wondrous item, common This belt pouch appears empty and has 10 charges. While holding the pouch, you can use an action to expend 1 of its charges, speak the name of any
nonmagical food seasoning (such as salt, pepper, saffron, or cilantro), and remove a pinch of the desired seasoning from the pouch. A pinch is enough to season a single meal. The pouch regains 1d6 + 4 expended charges daily at dawn.
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Acquisitions Incorporated
the head with a single ring to keep them from flapping about.
Changes in gender are also a known and accepted part of verdan life. These fluid aspects of form and identity are seen as blessings
— especially those designed to protect the power and wealth of the elite. When living among enlightened folk, verdan are still the first to speak out against cultural restraints on individuals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
First World, The Scholars speak of a primordial state, a single reality they call the First World, which preceded the Material Plane. Many of the peoples and monsters that inhabit the worlds on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
is a vast fungus colony with a single mind, which fills the caverns and tunnels of the Underdark in an area the size of the High Forest. Araumycos is so interwoven with the fabric of the world that
discerned and sometimes even felt. Characters who ask the myconids about it receive mixed responses. Sovereign Phylo and those loyal to it enter a state of near bliss when they speak about Yggmorgus, as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Swarm of Lemures When devils drive hosts of lemures into close proximity or when lemures compress into a single mass, a swarm forms and adopts a unified mind. Swarm of Lemures Large Swarm of Medium
, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
Senses Darkvision 120 ft. (unimpeded by magical Darkness); Passive Perception 11
Languages Understands Infernal but can’t speak
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Spellwrought Tattoo Wondrous item (tattoo), rarity varies Produced by a special needle, this magic tattoo contains a single spell of up to 5th level, wrought on your skin by a magic needle. To use
the tattoo, you must hold the needle against your skin and speak the command word. The needle turns into ink that becomes the tattoo, which appears on the skin in whatever design you like. Once the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
a single gray ooze with a challenge rating of 8 (3,900 XP) and these changes: The ooze is Huge, with 152 (16d12 + 48) hit points and a Strength score of 18. As an action, it can make two attacks with
, with these changes: The black puddings understand Elvish and Undercommon, but can’t speak. Each pudding has an Intelligence of 14 and the following Innate Spellcasting trait: Innate Spellcasting. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Undermountain include the following. Barrelstalk A barrelstalk is a cask-shaped fungus that can be tapped and drained of the water inside it. A single barrelstalk contains 1d4 + 4 gallons of fresh water. Its
resembles a mass of rotting flesh, but it’s surprisingly edible. Though it can be eaten raw, it tastes better roasted. A single sheet of ripplebark yields 1d4 + 6 pounds of food. Timmask Known as “devil’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
appropriate disguise, the kobolds eye them warily but don’t immediately sound an alarm. Make a single Wisdom check for the kobolds with a DC equal to the lowest of the characters’ checks to disguise
single volley of sling stones at the intruders, then flee in as many directions as possible to report the intrusion to the ice toads or ice trolls. Ice Toads A crew of 1d6 ice toads (see appendix D) is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
a single being, the act of war personified. But the inherent tension between honor and brutality in combat led to a dichotomy of purpose too great for a single god to reconcile. Ripping himself apart
, the god split in two, and so did Mogis and Iroas come into existence, embodiments of the two aspects of war that are forever in conflict. Though no tales of either Mogis or Iroas’s faith speak of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
appropriate disguise, the kobolds eye them warily but don’t immediately sound an alarm. Make a single Wisdom check for the kobolds with a DC equal to the lowest of the characters’ checks to disguise
single volley of sling stones at the intruders, then flee in as many directions as possible to report the intrusion to the ice toads or ice trolls. Ice Toads. A crew of 1d6 ice toads (see appendix D
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Perception 19
Languages understands Draconic but can’t speak
Challenge 11 (7,200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Multiple Heads. The dracohydra has five heads. While it has more than one head, the dracohydra
has advantage on saving throws against being blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, stunned, and knocked unconscious.
Whenever the dracohydra takes 30 or more damage in a single turn, one of its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
spontaneously created swarms can rapidly turn a single annoying gremishka into a chittering, magic-reflecting wave of teeth and claws. Gremishka
Tiny Monstrosity
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 10 (4d4
Languages understands Common but can’t speak
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage plus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
determine what unwanted revelations you receive. The gods seek mortal oracles to act as their agents. As a result, most oracles devote themselves to the service of a single god and learn to ignore the
the god’s service, if necessary. You gain the following traits. Ears of the Oracle. You can speak, read, and write Celestial, the language of the gods. In addition, a god might deliver a message
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
single god, interpreting their intentions for the wider world. Others aren’t aligned with a god and observe the night sky, reading Nyx like a vast, cryptic scroll for insights. Divine Influence. Just
as oracles seek insights from interpreting the divine, so too do gods occasionally seek to manipulate the world through oracles. Sometimes a god might speak directly, be it with dramatic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
giant suits of armor. Its fist can destroy creatures with a single blow, and its clanging steps shake the earth beneath its feet. Iron golems wield enormous blades to extend their reach, and all can
charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages understands the languages of its creator but can’t speak
Challenge 16
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
door around the clock, and the only way to speak with the guard is through the door’s slide window. The guard can be any sort of talking creature, such as an assassin, a cult fanatic, or a thug. More
gives a different number each time someone knocks. Any proper response grants a single character entry, and the guard only allows one member to enter at a time. Characters who provide incorrect answers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
tongue. A creature that eats a tongue of madness must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or compulsively speak aloud its every thought for the next hour. The effect can be ended with a
lesser restoration spell or similar magic. Torchstalk A one- to two-foot-tall mushroom with a combustible cap, a single torchstalk burns for 24 hours once lit. There is a 1-in-6 chance that a torchstalk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
its essence to the dead body, giving the corpse the semblance of life as a rider. The two function as a single creature, more powerful for their unnatural union. Humans of Eldraine view specters as
understands Common but can’t speak
Challenge 12 (8,400 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the specter fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
speak: Abyssal, Celestial, Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Elvish, Infernal, and Undercommon. The golem is too big to fit down any tunnel smaller than 10 feet wide. Left to its own devices, it remains
here and waits for another Stonecloak to wander into the area, then attacks it. Treasure Any character who searches the interior of the forge and succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check finds the soot-covered tinderbox, which contains a single bead of force.