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Crown of the Wrath Bringer

Magic Items Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

This jagged iron circlet bears ornaments in the shape of the enemy rune. When worn, the crown glows with pale light as it draws upon the wearer’s fury to strike opponents with vicious terror

rolled. Invoking the Rune. As an action, you can invoke the crown’s rune to cast the fear spell (save DC 15) with it; the spell has a duration of 1 minute and doesn’t require concentration. Once the rune has been invoked, it can’t be invoked again until the next dawn.

Wyrmreaver Gauntlets

Magic Items Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Originally crafted for ground-bound giant brawlers to fight against dragons and other enormous predators of the sky, these studded gauntlets are engraved with the dragon rune. While you are wearing

these gauntlets, your unarmed strike deals an additional 1d6 force damage on a hit. Additionally, whenever you finish a long rest, choose one of the following damage types: acid, cold, fire, lightning

Gavel of the Venn Rune

Magic Items Storm King's Thunder

This wooden gavel is small by giant reckoning but nearly the size of a warhammer in human hands. The venn (friend) rune is inscribed in mithral in the base of the haft. Among giants, this item is

your first turn, provided that the gavel is on your person. Bond of Amity. As an action, you can use the gavel to strike a point on a hard surface. The first time in the next minute that a creature

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

cast ensnaring strike, for example, the vines created by the spell might appear as rune-inscribed glowing bands that wrap around the target and hold it in place. Suggested Characteristics

friends, message 1st command, ensnaring strike 2nd arcane lock, calm emotions, hold person 3rd clairvoyance, counterspell 4th compulsion, divination

Hidden Rune

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

empires fell, one of the giant gods (Diancastra, in some versions of the myth!) took the rune and hid it. The giants of the Hidden Rune hope to find it and use its power to restore their ancient might. —Bigby If these stories are true, I’d be the last to tell you! —Diancastra

Hidden Rune Irina Nordsol Giants of the Hidden Rune explore a ruin with help from smaller assistants To the giants of the Hidden Rune, the children of Annam are in a temporary state of decline, a

Gavel of the Venn Rune

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

Gavel of the Venn Rune Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement) This wooden gavel is small by giant reckoning but nearly the size of a warhammer in human hands. The venn (friend) rune is inscribed

, attack rolls against you have disadvantage before the start of your first turn, provided that the gavel is on your person. Bond of Amity. As an action, you can use the gavel to strike a point on a hard

Rune Knight

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

Rune Knight You’re researching ancient arts and drawing runes. It’s okay to just say you want to be a witch! Tasha Rune Knights enhance their martial prowess using the supernatural power of runes

, an ancient practice that originated with giants. Rune cutters can be found among any family of giants, and you likely learned your methods first or second hand from such a mystical artisan. Whether

Chapter 6: Bestiary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

, and storm giant tempest caller all wield the traditional rune magic of their kind. They are joined by the death giant shrouded one and the fomorian warlock of the dark, giants outside the ordning

that nevertheless wield rune magic. Giant Cultists. Other variations include giants that follow the cults of "interloper gods." Some of these are Fiends transformed by their devotion to demon lords or

End Simulation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

an illusory exercise conducted in one of the academy’s simulation chambers—large circular spaces whose rune-scribed walls channel potent magical power, and which contain training versions of

Example Complex Traps

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

rising back up to the ceiling in the next 50 feet, and a rune of fear in its final 30 feet. Whirling Blades (Initiative 20). The blades attack each creature in the first 80 feet of the hallway, with a

prone. Rune of Fear (Initiative 10). Each creature in the 30-foot-long area beyond the Crushing Pillars must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed saving throw, the creature becomes frightened by

Creating a Gnoll War Band

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

be heralded by strange effects that afflict the area or the people in it a day or so before they strike the settlement. Gnoll War Band Name d6 Name Part 1 Name Part 2 1 Abyssal Harbingers 2 Dire

2d4 maw demons* 19 1 shoosuva* 20 1d3 trolls Shared Physical Trait d10 Shared Physical Trait 1 Rune branded on forehead 2 Bone piercings 3 Ritual scarring 4 Surrounded by clouds of flies 5

10. Caves of the River Coven

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

found its defenses lacking. An invasion is imminent. The capture of Skullport will give the drow a firm base from which to strike into the heart of Undermountain. What’s next? Waterdeep?” 10d. Water

damages the cauldron, an elder rune materializes above it (see “Elder Runes”). Draw from the Elder Runes Deck (see appendix B) to determine which rune appears. The elder rune targets a random creature

The End of the World

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

subconscious, the ritual manifests the most terrifying figures the characters can think of — their bosses. At the start of combat, wraithlike Far Realm versions of Omin Dran, Jim Darkmagic, Môrgæn, and Viari

gear or a rope providing advantage on the check. Twisting Steps and Rune Traps. The steps leading up the mesa shift underfoot as a result of Far Realm energy flooding through them, making them

Stage 1: The Dran & Courtier?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

versions. The multifaceted extradimensional nature of the Dran & Courtier makes it an ideal location for the Orrery of the Wanderer to channel the extraplanar magic of the Six’s ritual. A convenient number

versions of the Test Market, making them even more dangerous than usual — including one version that has already defeated the “C” Team. Map 6.1 shows the layout of this episode’s Test Market versions of the

Terror from the Sky

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

propel the flying vessels that the illithids used to travel between worlds. Now, the githyanki scour the worlds of the Material Plane in their versions of those craft. Their astral ships are ideal for

of an organized defense. Because the githyanki strike to plunder rather than conquer, raiders linger over their target for no more than a few hours. By daybreak the attackers are gone, purposely

Areas of Effect on a Grid

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

the different areas of effect, this method gives you a way to create square-edged versions of them on a grid easily, as described in the following subsections. Using Tokens. Every 5-foot square of an

becomes square in it, whether the area is a sphere, cylinder, or radius. For instance, the 10-foot radius of flame strike, which has a diameter of 20 feet, is expressed as a square that is 20 feet on

Lambent Zenith Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

ship power the wards. Kycera knows one rune was placed in the ship’s stateroom, but she doesn’t remember the second rune’s location. She believes that magic or a pass phrase can deactivate the runes

is fueled by two runes in different locations aboard the ship. Both runes must be dispelled to access the room that holds the rod piece. Figaro knows the runes are invisible. He also knows one rune is

Connected Creatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

who stole a Giant rune †Monsters marked with a dagger (†) appear in Monsters of the Multiverse. Roll a d8 if you don’t have that book. *See chapter 6. Giant Kin Encounters The Giant Kin

, desperately hoping someone will end its existence 8 1 flesh colossus* (attitude: 1d6) marked with the Giant rune of death, defending the crumbled ruins of the place it was created to protect 9 1

Delerium Geode

Equipment

of the Gaseous Form spell. 73–74 A burst of arcane energy lashes out to strike the triggering creature. While potentially lethal, if the triggering creature is a spellcaster they can

creatures within 60 feet of the triggering creature begin to transform into plantlike versions of themselves. Their skin becomes bark, they grow leaves and buds from their flesh, and creak as they move

Delerium Massive Cluster

Equipment

the effects of the Gaseous Form spell. 73–74 A burst of arcane energy lashes out to strike the triggering creature. While potentially lethal, if the triggering creature is a spellcaster

;76 All creatures within 60 feet of the triggering creature begin to transform into plantlike versions of themselves. Their skin becomes bark, they grow leaves and buds from their flesh, and creak as

Delerium Fragment

Equipment

effects of the Gaseous Form spell. 73–74 A burst of arcane energy lashes out to strike the triggering creature. While potentially lethal, if the triggering creature is a spellcaster they can

creatures within 60 feet of the triggering creature begin to transform into plantlike versions of themselves. Their skin becomes bark, they grow leaves and buds from their flesh, and creak as they move

Delerium Shard

Equipment

of the Gaseous Form spell. 73–74 A burst of arcane energy lashes out to strike the triggering creature. While potentially lethal, if the triggering creature is a spellcaster they can

creatures within 60 feet of the triggering creature begin to transform into plantlike versions of themselves. Their skin becomes bark, they grow leaves and buds from their flesh, and creak as they move. For

Delerium Chip

Equipment

the Gaseous Form spell. 73–74 A burst of arcane energy lashes out to strike the triggering creature. While potentially lethal, if the triggering creature is a spellcaster they can attempt

within 60 feet of the triggering creature begin to transform into plantlike versions of themselves. Their skin becomes bark, they grow leaves and buds from their flesh, and creak as they move. For

Delerium Crystal

Equipment

effects of the Gaseous Form spell. 73–74 A burst of arcane energy lashes out to strike the triggering creature. While potentially lethal, if the triggering creature is a spellcaster they can

creatures within 60 feet of the triggering creature begin to transform into plantlike versions of themselves. Their skin becomes bark, they grow leaves and buds from their flesh, and creak as they move

The Greyhawk Setting

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

Flanaess, ready to strike. The leader of the order is a seemingly immortal being known as the Father of Obedience, Korenth Zan. He is rumored to be a Suloise monk who walked the lands of Oerik long

cultists Spiral rune Trithereon, the Summoner Arborea Rebels, individualists Triskelion Ulaa, the Bejeweled Arcadia Miners, jewelers, quarriers Ruby-hearted mountain Vecna, the Whispered One Unknown

Blood Pens

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

versions of deadly monsters. In the southeast corner is a black gate. North of the gate is a contact stone. Aura. A detect magic spell reveals a transmutation aura on the whole area, which is a simple

Constrict or Swallow traits) Cage G. Two hook horrors Cage H. One wyvern Each cage has rune-scribed bars of steel. Transmutation magic on the bars renders them unbreakable, so a creature inside can’t

Abyssal Prisons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

, a stream of chaotic energy blasts upward, flowing into a similar rift in the vaulted ceiling forty feet above. Tendrils split off from the pulsing column of energy, lashing out to strike the nearest

spells, but it still can’t summon demons. Shackles. The ten sets of shackles and their chains are made of rune-scribed iron. A demon held in them can’t escape them while the shackles are closed. The

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

strike pillars. The juggernauts fight until they are destroyed or until a creature destroys the triangular stone in the control room (area T15). T15: Juggernaut Control Room A hidden door conceals this

throw, taking 26 (4d12) lightning damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A Detect Magic spell or similar effect unveils the source of this trap: a tiny rune inscribed in the

The Fissure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation or Nature) or Wisdom (Perception or Survival) check can spot the danger zone if Gorkoh didn’t tell the group about it. As an action, a character can strike

Dexterity saving throw or take 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage. The Big Foot ceases attacking if all the stomping feet are slain. The rune-graven footprints on the north and south walls power the magic of

Lesser Cavern Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

, Kashem floats silently above the chamber, waiting for a prime opportunity to strike. If the characters consume any of the food or drink, refuse to join the nobles outright, or see through the illusions

, Kashem reveals herself and attacks. Illusory Finery. The room’s genie-wrought furnishings and inhabitants are convincing illusions. These illusions blanket dingy, neglected versions of the objects

Lesser Caverns Locations

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

, Kashem still pursues her original charge to destroy all who enter. When the characters arrive, Kashem floats silently above the chamber, waiting for a prime opportunity to strike. If the characters consume

illusions. These illusions blanket dingy, neglected versions of the objects they cover and feel real if touched. To pierce the dao’s ruse, a character examining the chamber’s fixtures must succeed on a DC

Headquarters Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

to strike at foes, using statistics similar to a ram (AC 15, 100 hit points, immunity to poison and psychic damage). Giant Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 15 ft., one object or creature

franchise’s tavern are inscribed with runes. Anyone who traces a rune while speaking a passphrase can access their choice of ten extradimensional rooms, 20 feet on a side. These rooms can function as

Nangalore

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

Old Omuan. A character with the Cloistered Scholar or Sage background can translate an Old Omuan inscription with a successful DC 10 Intelligence (History) check. A warlock with the Eyes of the Rune

opportunity to strike while characters are drugged, or to offer them poisoned fruit and wine if they’ve done nothing offensive (see area 8). 5A. Southwest Garden. An open archway in the south wall of

Cottage Locations

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

hangs agape when it isn’t speaking. Two tiny versions of the creature cling to it like pets. The room is filthy. Dirty dishes and bits of discarded food lie everywhere. The furniture was perhaps once

curse. If the characters were drawn to Prismeer by the “Warlock’s Quest” adventure hook, they can strike a different bargain with Bavlorna, but she won’t deal with anyone who claims to be searching for

Supernatural Regions

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

region, creatures regain their reflections, and the effect ends. 25–34 Reflections of 1d4 creatures in the region emerge from mirrors and attack. The reflections are two-dimensional, shimmering versions

for 1 hour. For the duration, the creature magically sheds bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet. In addition, any creature it touches (requiring an unarmed strike if

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