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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
that extend from their back and shoulders.
Like owls, owlin are graced with feathers that make no sound when they move or fly, making it easy for them to sneak up on you in the library.
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Basic Rules (2014)
to sound smarter.
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I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
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Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good
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The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed.
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I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of
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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
internal organs of the usual sort. Their bodies are composed of cells, fibers, plasma-like ooze, and clusters of nerves. These nerves enable a plasmoid to detect light, heat, texture, sound, pain, and
constrict to produce sound.
When plasmoids sleep, they lose their rigidity and spread out and are thus sometimes mistaken for a rock or some other feature of the environment.
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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Breath"}. The dragon exhales a pulse of high-pitched, nearly inaudible sound in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 23 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature
Queen has declared war on an ancient sapphire dragon who has annexed the heart of her cult’s Underdark territory.
Sapphire Dragon Lairs
Sapphire dragons make their lairs in enormous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Link to Vecna The characters each gain a metaphysical link to Vecna, which follows the rules for blessings presented in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Vecna’s Link is the result of feedback from the
interrupted ritual. Vecna is unaware the characters—or anyone, for that matter—are linked with him, so the god has no reason to sever the tie. The link can manifest as subtly or as obviously as each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
The Power of Secrets Wade Acuff Cults of Vecna everywhere are conducting rituals to siphon victims’
secrets, which will fuel the lich’s ritual to remake the multiverse Vecna uses stolen secrets to
power his ritual to remake the multiverse. When the characters stumble on the cult of Vecna, whose members are trying to extract secrets from a captive, they gain access to magic fueled by powerful
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
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I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
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I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
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Respect. People deserve to be treated
with me to pursue my destiny.
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The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed.
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I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
A New Plan After the characters absorb their situation, Alustriel expresses concern that the wizards can’t stop Vecna. Mordenkainen says, “I have an alternative plan.” Mordenkainen strides over to a
as Vecna. Alustriel, please forgive me, but I did plan a contingency.
“Vecna is too powerful to stop directly at this point. However, no power is absolute. I suspect Vecna will be vulnerable while he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Power of Secrets The characters can learn two secrets in this chapter applicable to the Power of Secrets rules found in this book’s introduction: Naxa’s Secret. The drow mage Naxa and her sister came
Citadel (area Y4). Kas’s Secret. Vecna is weaving his Ritual of Remaking deep underground in the Cave of Shattered Reflection. The characters learn this secret when they confront Kas later in this chapter.
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
’m confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others.
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Thinking is for other people. I prefer action.
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I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter
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The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed.
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I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure.
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
. Creatures on opposite sides of a crystal wall can see each other vaguely, provided they are both within 5 feet of the wall. Sound, including the sound made by the Chime of Exile, can’t pass through
the Cave of Shattered Reflection. Map 11.5 shows five pairs of identical sigils, labeled A1 and A2, B1 and B2, C1 and C2, D1 and D2, and E1 and E2. Teleporting between Sigils. When Vecna or a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Power of Secrets The characters can learn three secrets in this chapter applicable to the Power of Secrets rules found in this book’s introduction. These secrets are tied to three NPCs whom the
learn about Umberto’s secret role as a historian of Vecna in area C11. The first time the characters learn one of these secrets, they feel a sense that the information they’ve discovered is important
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the archmages’ Wish spell. As a consequence, the spell shunts the characters to Alustriel’s sanctum. Suspecting that the characters are somehow linked to Vecna, Kas urges them to retrieve the pieces
of the Rod of Seven Parts. As Mordenkainen, Kas claims that the rod is the only way to weaken Vecna to the point where the characters might thwart his ritual and banish the lich-god to Oerth. In truth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Damage Types Attacks and other harmful effects deal different types of damage. Damage types have no rules of their own, but other rules, such as Resistance, rely on the types. The Damage Types table
-rending energy Radiant Holy energy, searing radiation Slashing Claws, cutting objects Thunder Concussive sound
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Damage Types Attacks and other harmful effects deal different types of damage. Damage types have no rules of their own, but other rules, such as Resistance, rely on the types. The Damage Types table
-rending energy Radiant Holy energy, searing radiation Slashing Claws, cutting objects Thunder Concussive sound
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
behind him and pulls him through. Visible within the rift is a smoky, red-tinged skyline full of mountains. Kas’s Secret. As Kas is pulled back to Tovag, the characters’ links to Vecna flare. The
links’ magic tears Kas’s last great secret from his mind: Vecna is currently in the Cave of Shattered Reflection. If the characters are on the verge of killing Kas, the vampire tells the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
and explain this. They ask the characters to relinquish the rod, acknowledging that Mordenkainen might be a bit eccentric, but his magical theories are sound. Alustriel and Tasha extol the virtues of
didn’t ask for more information. Now, Alustriel expects to imminently be occupied helping Mordenkainen and Tasha locate Vecna. Alustriel can’t leave the sanctum, so she asks the characters to find her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Chapter 9: Combat The clatter of a sword striking against a shield. The terrible rending sound as monstrous claws tear through armor. A brilliant flash of light as a ball of flame blossoms from a
. This section provides the rules you need for your characters and monsters to engage in combat, whether it is a brief skirmish or an extended conflict in a dungeon or on a field of battle. Throughout this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the phrase to the characters. Further, Alustriel has examined the sanctum’s portal and knows Kas fled to the plane of Pandemonium. They surmise, correctly, that Vecna is weaving his ritual in Pandesmos
. Alustriel correctly supposes that Kas plans to find Vecna and co-opt the lich-god’s ritual to become the most powerful being in existence. This outcome is as bad as Vecna ruling the multiverse, as far as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Chapter 9: Combat The clatter of a sword striking against a shield. The terrible rending sound as monstrous claws tear through armor. A brilliant flash of light as a ball of flame blossoms from a
chapter provides the rules you need for your characters and monsters to engage in combat, whether it is a brief skirmish or an extended conflict in a dungeon or on a field of battle. Throughout this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Basic Rules). Sound. The sound of water in the cave muffles noises to any creatures that aren’t listening carefully. Creatures can make a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check to attempt to hear activity
in nearby chambers. Stalagmites. These upthrust spires of rock can provide cover (see “Cover” in the Basic Rules). Stream. The stream that flows through the complex is only 2 feet deep, cold, and slow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
light sources or darkvision. Stalagmites. Found in many of the natural caverns, these spires of rock rise up from the floor and can be used for cover (see “Cover” in the Basic Rules). BOOMING WAVES
underground hot spring. That spring boils over continuously to produce a surge that slams into a narrow funnel, making a sound like breaking surf. Describe this sound to players on occasion. It will pique their curiosity and lure them toward its source, drawing them deeper into the mine as a consequence.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
hear rattling chains when they get to the fork in the tunnel. The sound clearly comes from the left passage. Further investigation reveals no source; the sound is one of Halaster’s illusory regional
mirror is one of Halaster’s gates (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: Speaking the proper command word while standing in front of the mirror opens the gate for 1 minute. Characters must be 11th level
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Damage Types Different attacks, damaging spells, and other harmful effects deal different types of damage. Damage types have no rules of their own, but other rules, such as damage resistance, rely on
monsters’ claws deal slashing damage. Thunder. A concussive burst of sound, such as the effect of the thunderwave spell, deals thunder damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Damage Types Different attacks, damaging spells, and other harmful effects deal different types of damage. Damage types have no rules of their own, but other rules, such as damage resistance, rely on
' claws deal slashing damage. Thunder. A concussive burst of sound, such as the effect of the thunderwave spell, deals thunder damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
rules help you do this, but when you need to act as referee, try to make decisions that ensure everyone is having fun. Communicate with Your Players. Open communication is essential to a successful D&D
reorganized, expanded, and rewritten from the 2014 version, and the versions of things in this book replace versions from older books. Here are a few highlights:
Sound Advice. Every chapter (but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Umberto to impart basic history about Vecna and Kas as described in the introduction. Learning about Umberto’s secret research topic counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules
slide it through the grate with a successful DC 18 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. If this check fails by 5 or more, the harp falls back into the pit. A cultist of Vecna tried to lever the harp
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
the Law. Magic is respected but regulated; public casting without cause, or magical coercion, is a serious crime. Rules vs. Laws. Greyhawk’s written laws are detailed, but enforcement depends heavily
on the district and the Watch, which follow their own set of rules; petty crimes are often fined or ignored in the Old City, while New City officials uphold order more strictly. Criminal Tolerance. As
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
the Law. Magic is respected but regulated; public casting without cause, or magical coercion, is a serious crime. Rules vs. Laws. Greyhawk’s written laws are detailed, but enforcement depends heavily
on the district and the Watch, which follow their own set of rules; petty crimes are often fined or ignored in the Old City, while New City officials uphold order more strictly. Criminal Tolerance. As
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
the Law. Magic is respected but regulated; public casting without cause, or magical coercion, is a serious crime. Rules vs. Laws. Greyhawk’s written laws are detailed, but enforcement depends heavily
on the district and the Watch, which follow their own set of rules; petty crimes are often fined or ignored in the Old City, while New City officials uphold order more strictly. Criminal Tolerance. As
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
details how an item is activated. Certain items use the following rules for their activation. Command Word A command word is a word or short phrase that must be spoken or signed for an item to work
. Spoken command words must be audible and fail to work in areas where all sound is suppressed, as in the area of the Silence spell. Consumable Items Some items are consumed—used up, in other words—when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
human garbed in a garish red-and-green uniform, welcomes characters who seek to participate in the Aroon Family Pepper Challenge. The assistant outlines the rules: Participants sit at a table with a
without reaching for milk or leaving the table until the three rounds are over is declared a winner. Violence and magic are not permitted during the event, but no one checks for magic effects cast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, 11 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Using an action, a creature can pull a chain free of the tree with a successful DC 17 Strength (Athletics) check. Combat Rules. A trial by
attack made against her, putting on quite a performance as she drops to the mud. The characters’ champion is declared victorious, and the characters are decreed to be innocent. The characters might try to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
indentation with a sigil representing magic scribed into the palm. The rules for this arch are as follows: Casting the mage hand cantrip and pressing its spectral fingers into the keystone’s
deep, distinctive sound. The tuba is worth 30 gp and weighs 30 pounds. Kettle Drums. When struck, these two copper drums make a thunderous booming sound. Each drum is worth 50 gp and weighs 100
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
if it is a potion. The description of each item category or individual item details how an item is activated. Certain items use one or more of the following rules related to their activation. If an
is a word or phrase that must be spoken audibly for the item to operate. A magic item that requires the user to speak a command word can’t be activated in the area of any effect that prevents sound