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Bodytaker Plant Legacy

monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

consuming individuals and replacing them with duplicates called podling;podlings. Bodytaker plants view themselves as perfect organisms and seek to dominate the lands where they grow. To their minds, a

world would be healthier and more efficient were they in control. Anyone who disagrees either lacks perspective or is fit to serve only as fertilizer. A bodytaker plant roots deep, spreading near

Wereraven Legacy

monsters Curse of Strahd

light weapons. They are reluctant to make bite attacks in raven form for fear of spreading their curse to those who don’t deserve it or who would abuse it. A Kindness of Wereravens. Wereravens

, modestly give money to charity. They take steps to keep magic items out of evil hands by stashing them in secret hiding places. Characters as Wereravens. The Monster Manual has rules for characters

High Fae Mage

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

, mirror imageFae Counterspell. The high fae interrupts a creature it can see that is casting a spell with verbal, somatic, or material components. The caster takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6

, embodying the natural splendor and danger of the wilderness. High fae have no regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must

Glossary Conventions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

, Attitude, Condition, or Hazard—indicates that a rule is part of a family of rules. The tags also have glossary entries. “You.” The game’s rules—in this glossary and elsewhere—often talk about

contains definitions of current rules terms only. Abbreviations. The abbreviations listed below appear in this glossary and elsewhere in the rules. AC Armor Class C Concentration CE Chaotic Evil CG

Glossary Conventions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

, Attitude, Condition, or Hazard—indicates that a rule is part of a family of rules. The tags also have glossary entries. “You.” The game’s rules—in this glossary and elsewhere—often talk about

glossary contains definitions of current rules terms only. Abbreviations. The abbreviations listed below appear in this glossary and elsewhere in the rules. AC Armor Class C Concentration CE Chaotic

Tactics

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

engaging in much verbal communication, each kobold knows what has to be done to succeed. Kobolds’ ability to work together is remarkable, especially compared to the behavior of other small humanoids

obvious places as false “treasure,” prompting intruders to open the container and release a swarm. In a combat involving large numbers of kobolds (such as ten or more), consider spreading out their

Components

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Components A spell’s components are the physical requirements you must meet in order to cast it. Each spell’s description indicates whether it requires verbal (V), somatic (S), or material (M

) components. If you can’t provide one or more of a spell’s components, you are unable to cast the spell. Verbal (V) Most spells require the chanting of mystic words. The words themselves aren’t the source of

General Features

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

Kobold Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Bludgeoning damage. Rules for detecting and escaping the trap are as follows: Detecting the Trap. The pit is poorly camouflaged. A character who examines the trapped area easily discovers the pit

in the text, err on the side of leniency and fun. Whenever you think a rule might be necessary, see the D&D Beyond Basic Rules. Repeat this process for the other areas in this cave, modifying it

Bodytaker Plant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

invasive organisms subvert whole societies by consuming individuals and replacing them with duplicates called podlings. Bodytaker plants view themselves as perfect organisms and seek to dominate the

bodytaker plant roots deep, spreading near-invisible filaments through the soil. Should any of these fibers survive the plant’s destruction, the bodytaker plant regrows after a matter of months. Salting or

Actions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

its lowest possible level and can’t be cast at a higher level. A monster’s spell can have special rules or restrictions. For example, a green hag can cast the Invisibility spell, but the spell has a

any spell components are required, describe the monster’s use of Verbal, Somatic, or Material components to signal to characters that it is casting a spell. A monster that requires Material components

Narration in Combat

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

Narration in Combat Although it’s important that the players understand what’s going on in terms of the rules, the game can get dull if everyone uses only “gamespeak”: “That’s an 18 to hit,” “You hit

; now roll damage,” “11 points,” and “OK, now we’re to Initiative count 13.” Instead, use the rules and your knowledge of the scene to help your narration. If 18 is barely a hit, but the 11 points of

Psionic Powers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

Psionic Powers Some creatures have psionic powers, creating effects with sheer force of will instead of with magic. When a creature manifests a power, they create an effect that has similar rules to

, or verbal components. Concentration Like spells, many powers require you to concentrate to maintain their effects. However, unlike spells, a creature can simultaneously concentrate on more than one

How to Play

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

flexible, adapting to the circumstances of the adventure. Often the action of an adventure takes place in the imagination of the players and DM, relying on the DM’s verbal descriptions to set the scene

Dice The game uses polyhedral dice with different numbers of sides. You can find dice like these in game stores and in many bookstores. In these rules, the different dice are referred to by the letter

Character Advancement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

the region. Use these to enhance your descriptions or handle situations where rules like lighting or terrain are relevant. The rules glossary in the D&D Beyond Basic Rules defines any capitalized

rules such as Bright Light. Getting Started To begin, read the following boxed text aloud: You travel along a well-kept trail east of the Keep on the Borderlands. Gnarled tree roots and

Undercroft

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

take two forms. If your players enjoy verbal repartee with an evil shadow dragon, then roleplay the conversation as it naturally develops. The Dark Lady subtly pumps the characters for information. She

about the prophets. She also wants to know about signs of division or rivalry among the four cults. Her curiosity is also piqued about how the cults are spreading their influence across the Dessarin

Actions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

cast at its lowest possible level and can’t be cast at a higher level. A monster’s spell can have special rules or restrictions. For example, a green slaad can cast the Invisibility spell, but the spell

components. If any spell components are required, describe the monster’s use of Verbal, Somatic, or Material components to signal to characters that it is casting a spell. A monster that requires Material

Wereraven

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

a way, as where wereravens tread, evil pursues. Wereraven employ light weapons to avoid spreading their curse to those who would abuse it. Wereraven Medium Humanoid (Human, Shapechanger) Armor

Lycanthropy The lycanthropes entry in the Monster Manual has rules for characters afflicted with different forms of lycanthropy. The following text applies to wereraven characters specifically. A

Sorcerer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

Sorcerer If a sorcerer casts a spell with only verbal or somatic components using Subtle Spell, can an opponent use counterspell against it? If a spell that’s altered by Subtle Spell has no material

component, then it’s impossible for anyone to perceive the spell being cast. So, since you can’t see the casting, counterspell is of no use. Metamagic rules state you can’t use multiple Metamagic

Gnoll Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

armor scraps and rusty weapons balanced atop the partly open double door. Moving either door triggers the trap, the rules for which are as follows: Avoiding the Trap. A Medium or smaller creature can

. Balzer Treasure. Among the debris is the skeleton of a human thief. The thief’s purse contains 15 GP and a large gemstone (worth 100 GP). The chest is unlocked. It contains one magic item; roll once on the Magic Items table in appendix A (rerolling duplicates) to determine the item.

Hobgoblin Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

a bristly cube of interlocking spears. Each spear barricade has these rules. Difficult Terrain. The barricade is Difficult Terrain. A creature that moves through the barricade takes 1d6 Piercing

. Treasure. The chest includes stolen goods: fine furs worth 75 GP, a pouch containing 20 GP, and one magic item; roll once on the Magic Items table in appendix A (rerolling duplicates) to determine the

Ogre Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

on a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw or be hoisted 5 feet into the air. The hoisted creature has the Restrained condition until it gets free. Rules for detecting, disabling, and escaping the trap are as

once on the Magic Items table in appendix A (rerolling duplicates) to determine the item. The dragon fights any creature that steals from its hoard. Brian Valeza

Life in the Domains of Dread

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

science or inventions such as firearms (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide), feel free to do so. Regardless of a domain’s culture and innovations, the Mists prevent knowledge of them from spreading. Even if an

Keepers provide to select clients, such as delivery to individuals whose whereabouts are unknown or verbal messages relayed by talking ravens.

Map of the Sword Coast

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

elements the players aren’t meant to see — hence the need for secrecy. When the characters arrive at a location marked on a map, you can either rely on a verbal description to give them a clear mental

, the City of Skilled Hands works to rebuild under the watchful eye of its Lord Protector, Dagult Neverember, who rules in the absence of an heir to Neverwinter’s crown. At present, no legitimate

Specific Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

resumes if it has not expired or been removed. Can you use a Shield with Mage Armor? Mage Armor works with a Shield. Shields are grouped with armor in the equipment rules in the Player’s Handbook, but

effect of the previous round. Is the sentence of suggestion in the Suggestion spell the Verbal component, or is the Verbal component separate? Verbal components are mystic words, not normal speech. The

Specific Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

armor in the equipment rules in the Player’s Handbook, but various game features distinguish between the armor you wear and a shield you wield. Take a look at the monk’s Unarmored Defense feature and

shove option in the combat rules, the sanctuary spell does end on you, since you have made an attack. Can I hand a shadow blade to another PC? It only says the blade dissipates as I throw or drop it. No

Biblioplex Locations (B10-B19)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

, or crafting site, or for other approved purposes. If the characters explore this area before or after orientation, it is set up to promote Extracurriculars, the rules of which appear earlier in the

that request verbally or mentally. (The magic of the statue can assess text such as verbal curses that present a danger if read aloud, and the statue ignores requests to read such text.) Cleaning up

Caer Locations (C1-C9)

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

Kadroth’s beck and call. It’s a mostly thankless role that comes with a mountain of verbal abuse. The only time Thoob feels rewarded is when Kadroth orders him to relay instructions to another cultist

and resistance to fire damage. From this usurped office, he coordinates all cult activities in Ten-Towns. It’s a role he carved out for himself by asserting that he’s tight with Levistus. He rules the

Random Encounters in Hither

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

of reciprocity dictates that guests repay her kindness (see “Rules of Conduct” earlier in the chapter). If the characters aren’t sure what to give her, Tsu says, “Any old trinket will do.” If the

impede the character’s ability to cast spells that have verbal components. 4–5 Hiccupping Gas. The character experiences a most annoying case of the hiccups. To cast a spell that has a verbal component

Factions of Gracklstugh

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

laird, who rules over his or her own holdings and directs the clan in dedicating its efforts toward a particular trade or craft. A caste of priests called thuldar officiate all rituals and record the

grackle-lung must succeed on a Constitution check to take the Dash action. If the check fails, the action cannot be attempted. If the creature attempts to cast a spell with a verbal component, it must

Orcs

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

verbal components to cast its spells. The orc has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at-will): guidance, mending, resistance, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): bane, detect magic

give themselves up while softening up the enemy by spreading Yurtrus’s vile blessing in its ranks. Orc Nurtured One of Yurtrus Medium humanoid (orc), chaotic evil Armor Class 9 Hit Points 30 (4d8

Tier 2 Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

. The first time a creature comes within 5 feet of the hellbloom, the flower emits a cloud of noxious gas that duplicates the effect of the Stinking Cloud spell (spell save DC 15). Once the flower has

: Reliefs on the walls here depict githyanki going about their daily life beneath a silvery, star-studded sky. A row of text runs along the walls’ middle, worn away in places or covered by spreading moss

Sorcerer Class Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

19 6 21 4 3 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 20 +6 Arcane Apotheosis 20 6 22 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 Level 1: Spellcasting Drawing from your innate magic, you can cast spells. See chapter 7 for the rules on spellcasting. The

information below details how you use those rules with Sorcerer spells, which appear in the Sorcerer spell list later in the class’s description. Cantrips. You know four Sorcerer cantrips of your

Sorcerer Class Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

19 6 21 4 3 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 20 +6 Arcane Apotheosis 20 6 22 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 Level 1: Spellcasting Drawing from your innate magic, you can cast spells. See “Spells” for the rules on spellcasting. The

information below details how you use those rules with Sorcerer spells, which appear in the Sorcerer spell list later in the class’s description. Cantrips. You know four Sorcerer cantrips of your

High Fae

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

, embodying the natural splendor and danger of the wilderness. High fae have no regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must always

creature it can see that is casting a spell with verbal, somatic, or material components. The caster takes 10 (3d6) psychic damage and must make a DC 19 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the

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