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Oracle

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

directly, be it with dramatic manifestations or direct possession of their servant. Although a deity’s words might be steeped in metaphors, should a god wish to make their intentions clear, they

often find dramatic ways to make their thoughts known. Interpreters of Signs. Oracles possess unparalleled experience in divining godly whims from cryptic visions and mundane forces. Those who receive

Aasimar Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

;provides guidance to the aasimar, though this connection functions only in dreams. As such, the guidance is not a direct command or a simple spoken word. Instead, the aasimar receives visions, prophecies

receives visions and guidance from celestial entities via dreams. These dreams help shape an aasimar, granting a sense of destiny and a desire for righteousness. Each aasimar can count a specific

Head of State Contacts

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

Head of State Contacts Often, your connection to your patron is quite direct—the head of state summons you, grants you an audience, and gives you an assignment or hears your report. Heads of state

are the best path to the head of state’s good graces 3 A wide-eyed bureaucrat who dreams of living a life as exciting and dangerous as yours 4 A scheming relative of the head of state who sees you as a

Oracle

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

manifestations or direct possession of their servant. Although a deity’s words might be steeped in metaphors, should a god wish to make their intentions clear, they often find dramatic ways to make their thoughts

known. Interpreters of Signs. Oracles possess unparalleled experience in divining godly whims from cryptic visions and mundane forces. Those who receive divine omens (such as those presented in

Dream of the Blue Veil

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

to eight willing creatures within range fall unconscious for the spell’s duration and experience visions of another world on the Material Plane, such as Oerth, Toril, Krynn, or Eberron. If the spell

reaches its full duration, the visions conclude with each of you encountering and pulling back a mysterious blue curtain. The spell then ends with you mentally and physically transported to the world

Aasimar Guides

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

in dreams. As such, the guidance is not a direct command or a simple spoken word. Instead, the aasimar receives visions, prophecies, and feelings. The angelic being is far from omniscient. Its

The Deck as Narrative

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

the warrior’s loyalty. A character who draws the Gem card might find a rich store of jewels in their next treasure hoard, or they might inherit great wealth when a relative dies. Many of the chapters

predicting those events or causing them? If a character draws the Flames card, and soon after, minions of Aurnozci (see chapter 20) try to capture them, is this a direct result of drawing the card, or would

Build Your Group

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

characters in your group might have different relationships with your patron, though; consider some or all of these roles for your characters: Agent. The Agent doesn’t receive direct communications

patron. The Visionary might hear the patron’s voice in dreams, see waking visions that convey the immortal’s will, or interpret signs in accordance with prophecy. Different backgrounds might suggest

Archives

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

library’s intuitive ability to direct visitors to where they want to go — or to where the library thinks they need to go. Accessing the Records The library keeps its records on stone and crystal slabs

carved into the stone. These records contain only what the librarians were able to write down. Even with their network of messengers and informants, and the visions they receive using the powers of

All for One: The Clan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

All for One: The Clan So the barman isn’t a relative, and you don’t even know the names of any of the folk here? How can you possibly sleep peacefully in this inn, surrounded by strangers? We’ll be

dwarf’s direct descendants — beloved sons, daughters, and grandchildren — are often the ones who inherit the inanimate works their ancestor leaves behind. Marriage is a sacred rite among the dwarves

Ancient Being

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

perhaps you work as its direct agents, enacting its will. Whether you chose this arrangement or were tricked into it, you can count on the strange resources of your benefactor as long as you serve its

scroll. Research. Relying on an ancient being’s network of contacts, the being’s vast collection of lore, or perhaps the being’s direct teaching helps you unearth hidden secrets. If you can contact

Roots of Bathalang Puno

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

emanate from four green, blister-like growths entangled amid the great tree’s roots. Whether the creature is alone or the dragon hunters are present depends on whether the characters found a direct

intense corruption where the bakunawa suffered years of nightmares. A creature that enters that area or starts its turn there is overwhelmed by visions of the burning of Bathalang Puno and must succeed on

Cult of the Black Earth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

overpower foes with direct assaults, although if they have the opportunity to undermine defenses or attack from below, they unhesitatingly put their skill at tunneling and mastery of burrowing

Heartlands, Marlos felt drawn to the desolate Sumber Hills by troubling dreams and visions. A long stairway beneath a ruined monastery brought him to an ancient cavern with a hideous altar, upon which lay a

Putting the Planes Together

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

the three planes and the relative importance they give to law and good. Sages have constructed a few such theoretical models to make sense of the jumble of planes, particularly the Outer Planes. The

, like a hole torn in the fabric of the cosmos. Other Visions As you build your own cosmology, consider the following alternatives. The Omniverse. This simple cosmology covers the bare minimum: a Material

Additional Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

Cult of the Dragon and her escape from the stronghold at the caldera of the Well of Dragons. (If possible, make Cylanestriel an associate, mentor, or relative of someone in the party.) Use this

encounter to make the players aware of the dangers presented by a direct assault against the Well of Dragons. The army of the cult is huge and powerful enough to have destroyed a major adventuring group. The

Additional Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

of the Dragon and her escape from the stronghold at the caldera of the Well of Dragons. (If possible, make Cylanestriel an associate, mentor, or relative of someone in the party.) Use this encounter

to make the players aware of the dangers presented by a direct assault against the Well of Dragons. The army of the cult is huge and powerful enough to have destroyed a major adventuring group. The

Side Quests

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

chapter 2). Explore the Aldani Basin. Inete (LG female Chultan human acolyte of Savras) has had disturbing visions of red-robed wizards operating a secret base somewhere in the Aldani Basin. The head of her

Mbala. She can direct you to that which you seek.” Then he collapses, unconscious. When he awakens moments later, Eshek has no memory of the last 12 hours aside from a driving need to find people

Additional Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Cult of the Dragon and her escape from the stronghold at the caldera of the Well of Dragons. (If possible, make Cylanestriel an associate, mentor, or relative of someone in the party.) Use this

encounter to make the players aware of the dangers presented by a direct assault against the Well of Dragons. The army of the cult is huge and powerful enough to have destroyed a major adventuring group. The

Quest for the Giant Relics

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

locations of all nine spirit mounds. He can take an hour to draw a crude map that shows where the spirit mounds are located relative to key landmarks and terrain features. He doesn’t know what relics are

magical ability to know the shortest, most direct physical route to the lair of the chosen giant lord. This ability lasts until they reach their destination. If the characters have a conch of

Mind Flayer Thralls

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

psionic ability to send visions to a humanoid shaman, causing it to proclaim the mind flayers as emissaries of the gods. With that ruse in place, the “gods” then dictate strict rules that cause some

to use humanoids as thralls, since they have a good balance of physical attributes and proper anatomy. Animals, in contrast, require a lot of direct oversight and lack the ability to use tools to help

Tomb Locations

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

creature that enters the area and can see normally is overwhelmed by multiple visions of itself. Each creature that passes through this area must succeed on a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw or accidentally

the dais is a sun blade placed there by Valin. It came into her possession years before, after she had received two visions about it—one in which she used the weapon to slay a great enemy, and one in

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

bones. You have vulnerability to radiant damage, and you have disadvantage on attack rolls while in direct sunlight. 09 You summon a unicorn that obeys your commands. If you give a command that

feet of you over the previous hour. You are distracted by voices and visions, forcing you to succeed on a Wisdom saving throw every 4 hours or gain one level of exhaustion. 15 You understand all

Class Training

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

around me — entities no one else could perceive. I sought out the druids to help me understand the visions and communicate with these beings. 6 I have always felt disgust for creatures of unnatural

I want through sneakiness rather than direct confrontation. 6 I’m a sucker for a shiny bauble or a sack of coins, as long as I can get my hands on it without risking life and limb. Sorcerer d6 I

Communication

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

a more direct meaning beyond simply “weal” or “woe.” You can use omens to nudge the characters to an adventure location, to lead them to an oracle who lives far from the polis, or to hint at the true

. Dreams and Visions When mortals sleep and dream, they are said to “visit Nyx.” During this time, mortals are particularly susceptible to divine contact. A god might communicate with a sleeping mortal

Mr. Dory's Warehouse

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

(thugs) approach the characters to ask their business, and to direct them to Birsk Chumwell in area D2 if they ask odd questions or seem suspicious. If they see anyone trying to enter the loft (area D3

foul crimes. Still more scraps of parchment contain scribbles and crude drawings of tentacled monsters — mad visions induced by Dory’s connection to the Whisperer. If the characters saw the drawings on

Sword in the Shadows

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

are always unfocused and dart rapidly, as if seeing something no one else dares to see. What They Want. Life hasn’t been kind to Onella, and she views her visions of prophecy as both a blessing and

herself and her family. Ambition and Drive. She is constantly exploring new business ventures and expanding her network to pursue more opportunities. 3: River Quarter Watch Station Re-direct to

The Dark Seldarine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

drow are more susceptible to her lure at such times. The matrons also direct the raiders to flee back underground if any of their number hear music they find appealing, such as a parent’s lullaby or

of Vulkoor. Those who are familiar with his name consider him one of the weakest of the Dark Seldarine, a subordinate of Lolth who is disregarded by the other gods. Both visions of Vulkoor might be

Tower of the Heavens Locations

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

, Cipolla and Porro silently direct the hands to attack. Meanwhile, the sages flee toward Piyarz in the scholars’ hall (area T17), where they can more freely use their magic. Once there, Cipolla or Porro

planets relative to the lattice, the sages can precisely record the movements of the heavens. The statues are two gargoyles. They’re trained to attack any visitors unaccompanied by a tower sage or tower

Nangalore

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

boggy marsh. The garden has multiple levels. Map 2.12 uses elevation markers to indicate how high the levels are relative to the ground. Some keyed locations contain multiple levels; for example, area 4

her beloved Thiru-taya. As long as the meeting remains cordial, Zalkoré can reveal much about Omu. She can direct characters to its general location (“between the fire peaks and the great iron mine

Locations I - L

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

. There is a 50 percent chance that they’re heading home with 2d6 animal pelts worth 5 gp each. They know the wilderness well and can direct or guide characters to the nearest settlement. If the

Mirabar and continues for hundreds of miles southward through the Dessarin Valley, meeting the High Road just north of Waterdeep. Many towns and villages lie along the route and depend on the relative

Fortress Level 2

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

weed has a 1 percent chance of instead becoming incapacitated for the duration of the plant’s effect. During this time it experiences terrifying visions of an enormous shark devouring great amounts of

wandering patrol, which arrives in 1d6 + 1 rounds. A direct attack is likely to wipe out a party that tries to kill the entire royal group; the characters’ mission was designed as a reconnaissance effort

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