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Wyrmreaver Gauntlets

Magic Items Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

, or poison. You have resistance to the chosen damage type until you finish another long rest. Invoking the Runes. As a bonus action, you can invoke the gauntlets’ runes and summon two enormous

. The fists last for 1 minute or until you are incapacitated. While the spectral fists are active, unarmed strikes you make on your turn have a reach of 30 feet, and when you hit a creature with an

Giants and Magic

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

; it isn’t maug, but it isn’t maat, either. Mastering the secrets of magic, though, demands a degree of devotion that would take giants away from pursuits that are valued by the ordning. As a

consequence, it’s a path rarely taken. The exception is rune magic. Giants are drawn to the solidity and permanence of magical runes. Stone giants are great practitioners of rune carving, both because of the

3. Hungry Gnome

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

one of the corpses. (The gnome is really a troll named Xlorp, transformed by the runes in area 11b.) In its current form, the troll has the statistics of an unarmored (AC 12), chaotic evil deep gnome

character who examines the bodies and succeeds on a DC 10 Wisdom (Medicine) check reveals that four drow are covered in burn marks consistent with lightning strikes, three were torn to pieces by large claws, and one was crushed to death (a victim of the behir’s coils).

Storm Giant Bags

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

prophetic runes 2 A giant-sized deck of ornately illustrated cards, their edges trimmed with gold foil 3 A drop of crystallized amber from a sacred tree 4 An earthenware jar filled with salt 5 10 pounds of

lightning strikes 8 A giant-sized dulcimer inlaid with mother-of-pearl, worth 100 gp 9 A large bronze gong worth 50 gp 10 A gold toad pendant with carnelian eyes, worth 90 gp 11 A star rose quartz orb worth 120 gp 12 Three giant-sized sticks of incense, worth 75 gp each

1. On Your Mark! Get Set! Go!

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

magic spell reveals an aura of transmutation magic around each one. Any nonmagical weapon that strikes a statue for the purpose of dealing damage to it turns to dust. Magic Mouth In Halaster’s voice, the

trap, an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”) appears in the air between the two southern statues a split second after the creature disappears, and at the same moment a booming voice shouts, “Teleported

Arkhan's Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

warrior researches ways to assert his will over the artifact known as the Hand of Vecna, so he can use its secrets to free the evil dragon queen Tiamat from the Nine Hells. Arkhan has traveled to a nearby

shell is carved with Draconic runes that spell out prayers to Tiamat, is joined by four ghouls that serve as his assistants. The ghouls gnaw on bones and eye the characters hungrily as Krull negotiates

Consequences

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

on the degree of failure. For example, a character who fails to disarm a trapped chest might accidentally spring the trap if the check fails by 5 or more, whereas a lesser failure means the trap wasn’t

hits the fourth, and a 19 or higher strikes the bull’s-eye. Critical Success or Failure Rolling a 20 or a 1 on an ability check or a saving throw doesn’t normally have any special effect. However, you

Tresendar Manor Dungeon

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

desiccated and skeletal humanoid corpses litter the floor of this small chamber. The stone of the north wall has been etched with intricate runes, but the pattern ends abruptly. Bodies and Runes. A closer

examination of the still-intact bodies reveals that each bears tattoos matching the runes carved on the walls. The corpses wear a wide range of clothing and armor, but have been stripped of all

Rampaging Giant

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

make two unarmed strikes (+9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target). On a hit, the giant deals 13 (2d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage. The rampage happens in a broad plaza, so there is plenty of space for the

BADGES Working for either the Stone Guard or the Keepers of the Flame grants characters a degree of freedom in Gracklstugh, as they can show the insignia given to them by each faction if they are

Citadel Felbarr

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

into one family. Tithmel’s claim to the throne is the stronger by a small degree of kinship, but Morinn is a quieter, more thoughtful ruler. Queen Tithmel has ever been a warrior, and some Felbarran

or the shorthand runes carved throughout the city, have a far more difficult time. Following the war, most Felbarran applauded the dissolution of the Silver Marches. In its time of greatest need, no

Sample Ships

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Armor Class 15 Hit Points 500 (damage threshold 20) Control: Helm Armor Class 16 Hit Points 50 Move up to the speed of one of the ship’s movement components, with one 90-degree turn. If

-degree turn. If the helm is destroyed, the keelboat can’t turn. Movement: Oars Armor Class 12 Hit Points 100; -5 ft. speed per 25 damage taken Speed (water) 20 ft. Movement: Sails Armor Class

67. Hall of the Golden Mastodon

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

roll initiative. The statue turns counterclockwise and completes one 360-degree revolution on initiative count 0 of each round. When the statue completes its first revolution, magical fire engulfs the

belongings are left behind, and all remaining devils in the room disappear in clouds of smoke. Ch’gakare When the last devil is defeated or when the party strikes a deal with the erinyes, the mastodon

Infernal Contracts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

devil’s name A powerful artifact, such as the Hand of Vecna or the Sword of Zariel Contract Forms The Contract Forms table has examples of different forms of infernal contracts. The sections that follow

summons a lemure with the deal printed in glowing runes on its lumpy flesh. To enter the contract, the devil and character making the deal and must kiss the lemure. When that happens, the lemure is

Magic Item Descriptions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

, creating a 15-foot-radius circle of glowing runes centered on the point of impact. While you’re inside that area, your hammer glows with matching runes, and you gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage

these cloth wraps, your unarmed strikes are considered magical for the purpose of overcoming immunity and resistance to nonmagical attacks and damage, and you gain a bonus to the attack and damage rolls of your unarmed strikes, determined by the wraps’ rarity.

Area Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye

the symbol of Vecna, a powerful lich and god of secrets known and feared on many worlds. Any loud noises here awaken the cultists in area N13, who investigate at once. N13: Cultist Quarters If the

chamber (area N15). Zalryr aims to “draw secrets from the depths of the mortal soul.” Cult Worship. The cultists all serve Vecna, whom they refer to as the Whispered One. Delvin’s Fate. Zalryr uncovered

Necropolis Locations (Y20-Y29)

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

"Rite of the Arcane Octad"). Y21. Obelisk A sixty-foot-tall obelisk of black stone, its surface covered in arcane runes, projects from the ground. A thin crack has formed on one side, stretching from

(Arcana) check recognizes that the magic runes inscribed on the obelisk represent all eight schools of magic. If the check result exceeds the DC by 5 or more, the character also identifies runes relating

Communication

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

questions (unless the characters use a spell for this purpose). Interpreting Omens. A degree of mystery surrounds every omen, but the more complex an omen is, the more confusing mortals might find it. In

Wild animals act domesticated. 6 40 Food multiplies or heals when bitten. Omens of Keranos d6 d100 Omen of Keranos 1 41 Lightning strikes, thunder rumbles, or rain falls in a

The Glitterhame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

weapon—a freshly captured giant subterranean lizard (see appendix B). Although the lizard is chained, it can attack anyone who comes within its reach. It strikes with its tail first, hoping to knock a

Dwarvish runes. The upper portion of the great cavern was intended to be the final resting place of Durgeddin’s clan. Durgeddin and his followers feared that their war against the orcs would

Landgrave's Folly

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Entrance. Sgothgah’s advanced magical knowledge has allowed it to set up dozens of wards to protect the temple, each treated as a casting of glyph of warding using the explosive runes option. All but

feet below the edge of the pit, concealed in the inky-dark water. If it senses activity in the water above or at the lip of the pit, it races up and strikes. Although still immature, the kraken is

Paliset Hall Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

flat and set in a shallow groove, such that it can be rotated. Once the water in the pool is drained, tiny Elvish runes representing the letters A through Z magically appear on the surface of each ring

, with the letters spaced around the ring at equal intervals. Opening the safe requires that the three rings be turned in their grooves until their runes line up to form the word “OAK.” Only Zorhanna

Colossus Locations

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

Skulls This chamber sits at the high point of this part of the fire node. Both passages leading into it (from area W2 and area W7) rise toward it at a thirty-degree angle. A bizarre play of multicolored

Flame!” The fire portal flares, and a gout of flame strikes Incinerath. With a howl of glee, the elemental transforms into Imix (see chapter 7). The Prince of Evil Elemental Fire then focuses on

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

quite a while, and rats have gnawed at them. The bodies have been looted. If someone removes the spear pinning the goblin to the wall, the body slumps to reveal Draconic runes on the wall behind it

. Those who know the Draconic language can read the runes as “Ashardalon.” Secret Door. A trapped secret door leads to area 5. Finding the door requires a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check. The

Headquarters Features

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

, and players can also design unique offensive features, subject to approval by the DM. For example, a walking statue that strikes with a fist could be treated as a ram — or the DM and the players

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

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