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Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
. The boat moves according to your spoken directions while you are riding it, and creatures of your choice gain a +1 bonus to their Armor Class while on the boat.
The boat can transport up to 1,000
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Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
hostile to you). It understands your languages and obeys your spoken commands. If you issue no commands, the creature takes the Dodge action and moves to avoid danger.
The creature exists for a duration
can see through the eagleâs eyes and hear what it hears until the start of your next turn, and you gain the benefit of its keen sight. During this time, you are deaf and blind with regard to your
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Keys from the Golden Vault
appear on your face, your eyes might become glossy black, or horns might sprout from your forehead. Or you might become wizened and hideous, lose all facial features, gain a forked tongue, or some
in the original text that, when translated to Celestial and spoken aloud, destroys both the speaker and the book in a blinding flash of radiance. However, as long as evil exists in the multiverse, the
Bugbear
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
wandering children unless they clearly have something to gain by doing so. From the viewpoint of the rest of the world, their aggression and savagery are thankfully offset by their rarity and lethargy
terrifying to them as bugbears are in the eyes of many other races. His name is rarely spoken, and never above a whisper. Skiggaretâs influence manifests at times when bugbears are forced to act
Eye and Hand of Vecna
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Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Seldom is the name of Vecna spoken except in a hushed voice. Vecna was, in his time, one of the mightiest of all wizards. Through dark magic and conquest, he forged a terrible empire. For all his
, and you gain the following benefits:
You have truesight.
You can use an action to see as if you were wearing a ring of X-ray vision. You can end this effect as a bonus action.
The eye has 8
Book of Vile Darkness
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darkness. An evil rune might appear on your face, your eyes might become glossy black, or horns might sprout from your forehead. Or you might become wizened and hideous, lose all facial features, gain a
unearth a phrase hidden in the original text that, when translated to Celestial and spoken aloud, destroys both the speaker and the book in a blinding flash of radiance. However, as long as evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
language of your choice that is spoken by your favored enemies, if they speak one at all. You choose one additional favored enemy, as well as an associated language, at 6th and 14th level. As you gain levels, your choices should reflect the types of monsters you have encountered on your adventures.
enemies. You have advantage on Wisdom (Survival) checks to track your favored enemies, as well as on Intelligence checks to recall information about them. When you gain this feature, you also learn one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
language of your choice that is spoken by your favored enemies, if they speak one at all. You choose one additional favored enemy, as well as an associated language, at 6th and 14th level. As you gain levels, your choices should reflect the types of monsters you have encountered on your adventures.
enemies. You have advantage on Wisdom (Survival) checks to track your favored enemies, as well as on Intelligence checks to recall information about them. When you gain this feature, you also learn one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
walking and swimming speed of 20 feet, but it canât travel underwater. The boat moves according to your spoken directions while you are riding it, and creatures of your choice gain a +1 bonus to their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
creating illusions. Bards believe the multiverse was spoken into existence and that remnants of its Words of Creation still resound and glimmer on every plane of existence. Bardic magic attempts to
knowledge and mastery of magic sets them apart. Becoming a Bard... As a Level 1 Bard Gain all the traits in the Core Bard Traits table. Gain the Bardâs level 1 features, which are listed in the Bard Features
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
others, soothing hurts, disheartening foes, and creating illusions. Bards believe the multiverse was spoken into existence and that remnants of its Words of Creation still resound and glimmer on every
any other entertainer. But Bardsâ depth of knowledge and mastery of magic sets them apart. Becoming a Bard... As a Level 1 Bard Gain all the traits in the Core Bard Traits table. Gain the Bardâs level
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Dark Gifts The Dark Powers influence many who struggle within their clutches, tempting both the innocent and ambitious with whispered promises. These sinister bargains are rarely spoken, coming in
who donât choose one might be presented with opportunities to gain a Dark Gift as their storiesâand desperate circumstancesâunfold.Sinister forces lurk in the shadows, enticing the unwary with Dark Gifts.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
attempt to propose to the mermaid Palasha. âHe was about to declare his love for the mermaid in front of everyone, when the words left him with a gasp! It was most unusual, and he hasnât spoken a word
, note the names of any characters who impress Feathereen with their conversation. These characters gain debating talents that might prove useful in chapter 5 (see area P41). Development If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
origins: Common, which functions as a shared tongue throughout the Land of the Mists. Beyond this, all the other languages noted in the Playerâs Handbook and Monster Manual are spoken among the Domains of
Dread, some more pervasively than others. The same language spoken in multiple domains might bear subtle differences or unique words. Speakers from different domains might also have distinct accents
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Eye and Hand of Vecna Wondrous item, artifact (requires attunement) Seldom is the name of Vecna spoken except in a hushed voice. Vecna was, in his time, one of the mightiest of all wizards. Through
changes to neutral evil, and you gain the following benefits: You have truesight. You can use an action to see as if you were wearing a ring of X-ray vision. You can end this effect as a bonus action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
one. Any character who touches the statue and uses an action to offer a prayer to Lathander gains the benefit of a protection from evil and good spell for 1 hour. A character can gain this benefit
a successful DC 15 Dexterity check. Roleplaying Jhessa Brightstar. Jhessa is a pious priest of Lathander and a descendant of Solndor Brightstar (see âIdyllglen Historyâ). The soft-spoken woman in her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
of animal bones you can throw in different formations. 6 You draw runes into candles, melting the wax to smooth over the engravings. Feature: Rune Shaper You gain the Rune Shaper feat (described
Is it practical to learn an ancient language that is rarely spoken? No. But is it fun? Very. 2 I learned one of my ancestors was a lauded rune carver whose story was lost to time. I seek to rekindle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
silhouette of a drow sewn into it. If the characters find the silhouette in one curtain, they gain advantage on checks made to spot the silhouette hidden in each of the other two curtains. Each silhouette
, features the following: Music. A hymn magically plays throughout the temple.
Secret Door. A secret door in the south wall opens only when the name of the hymn is spoken aloud.
Altar. A beautifully carved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
facial features, gain a forked tongue, or some other feature the DM chooses. The mark of darkness grants you advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks made to interact with evil creatures and
hundred years can unearth a phrase hidden in the original text that, when translated to Celestial and spoken aloud, destroys both the speaker and the book in a blinding flash of radiance. However, as long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
merchants, the signpost magically directs travelers to well-known distant locations when the names of those locations are spoken into a crystal on the post. The magic of the Waymoot writes the
or gain by doing so will also readily set you on the right course if youâre simply polite.
Undercliff This area of rolling grassland and small wooded areas east of the city is a rural community
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
â Alliance gain 3 renown (see âRenownâ in chapter 1 of the Dungeon Masterâs Guide) for returning the Eye of the Spider to Joroth. Both the gemstone and Falkirâs Fist can be found on level 10. Retrieve
just a mad rumor. Several of Durnanâs regular patrons have spoken at length about it, and Durnan believes the source might be somewhere in Undermountain. In fact, he thinks a horrific, psionic monster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
children unless they clearly have something to gain by doing so. From the viewpoint of the rest of the world, their aggression and savagery are thankfully offset by their rarity and lethargy. Shiftless
. His name is rarely spoken, and never above a whisper. Skiggaretâs influence manifests at times when bugbears are forced to act in a cowardly fashion; a bugbear that knows or feels itself to be in mortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
the land, travel to places spoken of in myth, and discover truths beyond imagining. Denying ignorance, you pursue wondrous sights and endlessly unearth new facts. Undiscovered creatures, the covetous
classmates practice magic at an arcane enclave Academy Perks With an academy as your groupâs patron, you gain the following perks. Compensation. The academy pays for the work you do on its behalf. The nature
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
gain the upper hand over the other members of my coven and make them serve me.â Flaw. âI find powerful, intimidating figures irresistible.â Vile Sazha Without her disguise, the chaotic evil Vile Sazha
took over. The scarecrows are disguised as attractive humanoids. They donât speak in their roles as bathhouse staff, but they nod and smile if spoken to. Two gargoyles act as the guardians for the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
block) for up to 1 minute or until you use an action to speak the command word again, whereupon it transforms back into a card. The deck defender obeys your spoken commands. If you issue no commands
can speak a command word while holding this card aloft to gain advantage on all saving throws you make for the next 10 minutes. Once this property is used, it canât be used again until the next dawn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
factions featured in the Adventurers League. âWerewolves in the mist!â Youâve heard these dreaded words spoken again and again by farmers, merchants, and adventurers alike. The hamlets east of Daggerford
gods of nature agree, for theyâve sent good weather and preserved the monstersâ tracks. Members of the Emerald Enclave in the party gain inspiration whenever the party kills a werewolf. About the
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Infernal Machine Rebuild
object on the same plane as you and have the compass point constantly in the direction of the named target. You gain no knowledge of the distance to the target.
A specialized clockwork compass floats
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
regains one spell slot of 3rd level or lower at the end of that rest. A character canât gain this benefit again for 24 hours. Treasure. The skeleton is the remains of a Netherese priest. It wears a silver
other creatures passed through this cave recently?â (Yes. The golem is referring to the kobold vampire spawn that lair in the caves to the east.) LOROSS: THE NETHERESE TONGUE
Loross, a language spoken
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
across Faerûn flock to the Hosttower of the Arcane, hoping to gain admittance into the prestigious ranks of the brotherhood. Nearly all candidates are dismissed out of hand, without so much as a test
with whom they had spoken. After turning the tower into his secret base, Dzaan visited Easthaven to gather supplies. Although he took the precaution of adopting a magical disguise, members of the local
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
bullywugs, but he has spoken to a few fellow tribesfolk he trusts. Their response was interested but noncommittal; they intend to take revenge on the bullywugs, but not until the omens are right. Meanwhile
solitary dragons. Rezmir is working hard to persuade them that they could gain great power by revealing their secret at the strategically correct moment. Until Tiamatâs return looks more certain, however
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
is undeniable, for his name is spoken reverently by all his subjects. A guard might swear âby Jarantâs crownâ to emphasize an edict, and the yuan-ti who owned the keys to my shackles referred to
Najaraâs laws as âJarantâs will.â No one knows why Jarant chose the time he did to make public his kingdomâs sovereignty, or what he hoped to gain by such an act. The yuan-ti ambassadors he sent forth made
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
when contact with spirits occurs. The White Hands. Shamans who heed the telepathic whispers of Yurtrus walk the perilous line between the living and the dead, and gain uncanny powers from doing so
taboo. Those that disappear are simply said to be âwith Shargaasâ and are spoken of no more. Alliance of Convenience. When faced with a particularly skilled foe able to withstand direct assaults, a war
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
plants. If an alarm sounds, Thullen heads to area 23 to make sure the children are okay, and the shrubs stay behind. Thullen is the opposite of his sister in many ways â gentle, soft-spoken, and not
driven like his sister to gain and flaunt wealth and power, and thus he is lower in the cloud giant ordning and must follow her orders. However, he swore an oath to his parents to advise and protect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
and H39). Hathowyn hasnât spoken to them out of fear that they might harm her. Strange, one-eyed creatures lurk in the cave to the south (area H37). They followed the dark elves up from below after
vanish from a creature before it can gain any more charms by eating purple pears. A creature that eats three or more purple pears within 1 hour is poisoned for 24 hours thereafter and suffers painful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
retribution from the bullywugs, but he has spoken to a few fellow tribesfolk he trusts. Their response was interested but noncommittal; they intend to take revenge on the bullywugs, but not until the
fear from most solitary dragons. Rezmir is working hard to persuade them that they could gain great power by revealing their secret at the strategically correct moment. Until Tiamatâs return looks more