stories given location

Blod Stone

Magic Items Storm King's Thunder

This diamond contains the blood of a creature — blood that appears in the form of the blod (blood) rune. While the item is on your person, you can use your action to divine the location of the

creature nearest to you that is related to the blood in the item and that isn’t Undead. You sense the distance and direction of the creature relative to your location. The creature is either the

Badge of the Watch

Magic Items Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

A badge of the Watch is given only to those who have earned the trust of the Open Lord of Waterdeep. The badge, signifying the rank of captain in Waterdeep’s City Watch, bears the emblem of

minute, it vanishes and harmlessly reappears on a surface within 5 feet of the Open Lord. While holding the badge, the Open Lord knows your location, provided the two of you are on the same plane of

Korolnor Scepter

Magic Items Storm King's Thunder

The Korolnor Scepter is one of ten Ruling Scepters of Shanatar, forged by the dwarven gods and given to the ruling houses of the ancient dwarven empire. The Korolnor Scepter’s location was

SCEPTERS OF SHANATAR The Korolnor Scepter is joined by the nine other Ruling Scepters of Shanatar. They are the Alatorin Scepter (location unknown), the Barakuir Scepter (held by the duergar king

Yarnspinner

Monsters Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

location in that domain. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Yarnspinner fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Spider Climb. Yarnspinner can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down

and is obsessed with stories. In fact, he has amassed quite a collection of storybooks, which he keeps in silk sacks for easy transport. When Yarnspinner dreams, he projects a harmless, ghost-like

Black Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

action.Expert assassins and infiltrators, black abishais can weave shadows to mask their presence, allowing them to reach a location where they can deliver a fatal strike to their targets. Abishais Each

whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain

Abhorrent Overlord

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, crown of madness, suggestion Insatiable Greed. The abhorrent overlord can sense the presence of gold within 1,000 feet of itself. It can determine which location has the greatest amount of gold and

, while a balor meeting a Theros demon on some other plane might consider it a rarity from some undiscovered Abyssal layer. In general, feel free to use whatever fiends you wish when telling stories

Retriever

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Faultless Tracker. The retriever is given a quarry by its master. The quarry can be a specific creature or object the master is personally acquainted with, or it can be a general type of creature or

quarry at a time. The retriever also always knows the location of its master.Multiattack. The retriever makes two Foreleg attacks, and it uses Force Beam or Paralyzing Beam, if available. Foreleg. Melee

Eater of Hope

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Insatiable Greed. The eater of hope can sense the presence of gold within 1,000 feet of itself. It can determine which location has the greatest amount of gold and can sense the direction to that

, feel free to use whatever fiends you wish when telling stories in Theros—the Underworld’s a big place with room for all the incarnate wickedness you desire. PoisonCold, Necrotic

Sending Stone

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

Also at rank 1, you are given use of an Acquisitions Incorporated sending stone, an uncommon magic item that resembles a gemstone in a bold setting. It functions like a normal sending stones;sending

stone, except that it has no matching stone and allows communication with Head Office, specific secretarians you know, and the secretarian nearest your location. You must succeed on a DC 15

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

her divine spark vanishes. She is dead until the next winter solstice, when she reappears at full health in a cold, remote location of her choosing. Frigid Aura. So long as Auril has at least 1 hit

. A stat block is given for each of Auril’s three forms. These descriptions do not reflect Auril at full power, but rather Auril as she is encountered in this adventure.Lair Actions Auril

Dullahan

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

a specific location their battlefield. This gives rise to stories of haunted battlegrounds, ruins, roads, river crossings and other strategic locations where a dullahan continues a terrifying

Lady Illmarrow

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

","rollAction":"Rejuvenation"} days, regaining all her hit points and becoming active again. The new body appears within two hundred miles of the location at which she was destroyed. Spellcasting. Illmarrow

— an ancient lich said to dwell in a castle of bone and ice in the coldest regions of the Lhazaar Principalities. Some stories say that she is served by a legion of undead and that she maintains a

Graz'zt

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

around him. Given enough time in a single location, Graz’zt can twist it with his power. Graz’zt’s lair is a den of ostentation and hedonism. It is adorned with finery and decorations

Graz'zt Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Zelatar, found within his Abyssal domain of Azzatar. Graz’zt’s maddening influence radiates outward in a tangible ripple, warping reality around him. Given enough time in a single location

Auril (First Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

loses all the traits and actions of the old form and gains those of the new form. A stat block is given for each of Auril’s three forms. These descriptions do not reflect Auril at full power, but

has taken, how many levels of exhaustion they have, and what conditions are affecting them currently. Auril instantly teleports to any location on the island. If the space she chooses as her

Hythonia

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

worshipers dedicated to Pharika previously hoarded secrets and engaged in dark rituals. Island of Potent Magic. Although Skathos’s location remains a mystery, stories tell of the island’s

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

form survives. When she transitions from one form to another, she loses all the traits and actions of the old form and gains those of the new form. A stat block is given for each of Auril’s three

to any location on the island. If the space she chooses as her destination is already occupied, Auril appears in the closest unoccupied space to it instead. Auril telepathically communicates with any

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

":"roll", "rollAction":"Last Wish"} days, regaining all his hit points and appearing in a random safe location on the Infinite Staircase. Legendary Resistance (5/Day). If Nafas fails a saving throw

to the extradimensional realm that created him. From the steps of the staircase, Nafas hears the wishes of creatures across the multiverse but cannot act on them. Moved by their stories but barred by

Teeth of Dahlver-Nar

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

The Teeth of Dahlver-Nar are stories given form. They are a collection of teeth, each suggestive of wildly different origins and made from various materials. The collection rests within a leather

, a skeleton, zombie, or ghoul also appears at a random location within 5 miles of you, searching for the living to kill. A humanoid killed by these undead rises as the same type of undead at the next

Adult Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving moonstone dragons. Moonstone Dragon Adventure Hooks d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction

is not a single location, but rather a collection of personally significant places spread out across multiple planes of existence and connected through portals under the dragon’s control. A lair

Ancient Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

The Moonstone Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving moonstone dragons. Moonstone Dragon Adventure Hooks d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll

dragon. Moonstone Dragon Lairs Often, a moonstone dragon’s lair is not a single location, but rather a collection of personally significant places spread out across multiple planes of

Invisible Stalker Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Invisibility. The stalker is invisible. Faultless Tracker. The stalker is given a quarry by its summoner. The stalker knows the direction and distance to its quarry as long as the two of them are on

the same plane of existence. The stalker also knows the location of its summoner.Multiattack. The stalker makes two slam attacks. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType

Blossom Of Spirit Vine

Equipment

unique is the blossom. At any given moment, there is only one blossom in existence. When it wilts or is harvested, another one will form on another vine in a random location.

Aranea

monsters

restrictions caused by webs, and it knows the location of any other creature in contact with the same web.Multiattack. The aranea makes two attacks, using Bite, Slam, or Sling in any combination. Bite

from medicinal herbs. 5 Silks with intricate web patterns. 6 Stories with cleverly concealed morals. Shape-Shift. The aranea Shape-Shifting;shape-shifts into a humanoid form, into a

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

sang from every page. Long into the night Liriel read, lighting candle after precious candle. She’d never given much thought to humans, but these stories fascinated her. In these yellowed

These were the stories of a restless people who long ago took to the seas and rivers in longboats, first to pillage and terrorize, then to settle. Yet there was an energy, a love of adventure, that

Retriever Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

Faultless Tracker. The retriever is given a quarry by its master. The quarry can be a specific creature or object the master is personally acquainted with, or it can be a general type of creature or

quarry at a time. The retriever also always knows the location of its master. Innate Spellcasting. The retriever's innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13). The retriever can innately cast

Guards and Wards Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

tall, and shaped as you desire. You can ward several stories of a stronghold by dividing the area among them, as long as you can walk into each contiguous area while you are casting the spell. When you

location. You select an area of up to 5 feet square, and any creature that enters or passes through the area receives the suggestion mentally. The whole warded area radiates magic. A dispel magic

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

We had a tabaxi come through once, a few winters back. She kept the taproom packed each night with her stories and spent most days napping in a chair in front of the fireplace. We thought she was

, wandering tabaxi are catlike humanoids driven by curiosity to collect interesting artifacts, gather tales and stories, and lay eyes on all the world’s wonders. Ultimate travelers, the inquisitive

Archaeologist

Backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

practice archaeology travel to the far corners of the world to root through crumbled cities and lost dungeons, digging in search of artifacts that might tell the stories of monarchs and high priests, wars

1 Ever since I was a child, I’ve heard stories about a lost city. I aim to find it, learn its secrets, and earn my place in the history books. 2 I want to find my mentor, who

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

good that even if some people you meet have heard of your homeland, they know merely the name and perhaps a few outrageous stories. You have come to this part of Faerûn for your own reasons, which

provided. The following section, discussing possible homelands, includes some suggested reasons that are appropriate for each location. d6 Reason d6 Reason 1 Emissary 4 Pilgrim

Human

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

, that sang from every page. Long into the night Liriel read, lighting candle after precious candle. She’d never given much thought to humans, but these stories fascinated her. In these yellowed

Human These were the stories of a restless people who long ago took to the seas and rivers in longboats, first to pillage and terrorize, then to settle. Yet there was an energy, a love of adventure

Human

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

, that sang from every page. Long into the night Liriel read, lighting candle after precious candle. She’d never given much thought to humans, but these stories fascinated her. In these yellowed

Human These were the stories of a restless people who long ago took to the seas and rivers in longboats, first to pillage and terrorize, then to settle. Yet there was an energy, a love of adventure

Life in Godsbreath

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

influence of the deities who founded Godsbreath is captured in the Covenant tales—verses of the Awakening Song that tell stories of the gods’ past exploits and share signs of their current influence

traveling throughout Godsbreath, listening to deeds of local renown that could be added to the Awakening Song, sharing stories from other regions, and challenging people to live up to the Covenant gods

Id Ascendant

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

Id Ascendant Stories about a comet crashing in the mountains (see “Tall Tales in Ten-Towns”) or a quest concerning a telepathic message (see “Distress Signal”) might bring adventurers to this

location, as might a character who has the Escaped Prisoner secret (see appendix B). Otherworldy creatures issue forth from a crashed illithid nautiloid

Card Reading

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

weapon of vengeance: a sword of sunlight. This card determines the location of the Sunsword (described in appendix C). Read the boxed text for the appropriate card, as given in the “Treasure Locations

darkness, whose powers are beyond mortality. This card will lead you to him! The revealed card determines where Strahd can always be found. Read the boxed text for the appropriate card, as given in the “Strahd’s Location in Castle Ravenloft” section later in the chapter.

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