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Monsters
The Book of Many Things
studies other criminal syndicates and their methods of getting rich. He considers protection rackets, smuggling, and arson to be low-hanging fruit, with extortion, kidnapping, and murder for hire being
more complex challenges the guild can take on as it grows in power. His only real fear is exposure; the bigger and more active the Moonstalkers become, the more likely they are to attract the attention
classes
Player’s Handbook (2014)
You focus your studies on magic that dazzles the senses, befuddles the mind, and tricks even the wisest folk. Your magic is subtle, but the illusions crafted by your keen mind make the impossible
seem real. Some illusionists — including many gnome wizards — are benign tricksters who use their spells to entertain. Others are more sinister masters of deception, using their illusions to frighten and fool others for their personal gain.
Madam Eva
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monsters
Curse of Strahd
in her seventies, but she is, in fact, much older.
Royal Blood. Madam Eva is Strahd’s half-sister, though Strahd is unaware of this fact. Her real name is Katarina, and she is the daughter of a
through her veins.
Mother Night. Over four hundred years ago, Katarina came to Barovia and insinuated herself into Strahd’s court, working as a maid in Castle Ravenloft. She came to know the
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: A scroll case stuffed full of notes from your studies or prayers, a winter blanket, a set of common clothes, an herbalism kit, and 5 gp
Hermit Origins
Any
determine the details of your discovery and its impact on the campaign.
Buldur’s Gate Feature: The Real City
You know the Baldur’s Gate most Baldurians ignore, the dog-eat-dog world of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
with smoke and heat. The shrine’s magic keeps the temperature at 90 degrees Fahrenheit, despite its proximity to the volcano’s magma. This same magic prevents volcanic gases from posing a threat, but
these gases still lightly obscure every area within the shrine. Illumination. Veins of magma thread the walls and fill magical lanterns throughout the shrine, illuminating each area with dim light.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
tactics do. (Lawful)
6
Companionship. Sure, my hoard brings me great joy. But the real treasures are the guests who stop by to see it. (Good)
Sapphire Dragon Adventures
The Sapphire
is altered by the dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Crystal Profusion. Natural stone within 6 miles of the lair grows plentiful crystal formations and veins of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
marks, Urzmaktok makes no attempt to show off, although his studies seem rudimentary to him. Rumor has it that he is completing enough credits to earn multiple degrees when he graduates.
Urzmaktok
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
School of Illusion You focus your studies on magic that dazzles the senses, befuddles the mind, and tricks even the wisest folk. Your magic is subtle, but the illusions crafted by your keen mind make
the impossible seem real. Some illusionists — including many gnome wizards — are benign tricksters who use their spells to entertain. Others are more sinister masters of deception, using their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
his true self that disintegrates into a pile of snow if it is destroyed. The real archmage remains deep inside his tower and swiftly shunts the building to another plane in times of danger. If the
. Even so, he claims that “balance will be maintained in the universe” by giving the characters directions to a lesser mage who also studies the workings of magic in Avernus — specifically, a “mage of no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
and four stone stools.
Pillars. Three stone pillars in the east side of the room are streaked with glittering mithral veins that look like lightning bolts shooting up from the floor. (Any attempt
stands in a section of wall that bears the image of a dwarf wizard wielding a staff. The staff is made of real iron and is partially embedded in the stone. An arcane lock has been cast on the secret
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, my hoard brings me great joy. But the real treasures are the guests who stop by to see it. (Good)
Sapphire Dragon Adventures
The Sapphire Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for
or more of the following effects:
Crystal Profusion. Natural stone within 6 miles of the lair grows plentiful crystal formations and veins of sapphire gemstones, particularly underground.
Stony Sight
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons&rsquo
veins of emerald gemstones.
Fiery Sight. Fire and lava within 6 miles of the lair become conduits for the dragon’s psionic presence. As an action, the dragon can cast the clairvoyance
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons’ attentiveness to unusual
within 6 miles of the lair grows plentiful crystal formations and veins of emerald gemstones.
Fiery Sight. Fire and lava within 6 miles of the lair become conduits for the dragon’s psionic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
courses through the ship’s veins. Equipment is scattered everywhere, both from the impact of the crash and because of subsequent repair work. Approaching the Nautiloid As you trudge deeper into a
is keeping the ship’s interior temperature at 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius). The system gives out completely 24 hours after the characters arrive (unless they do something about it), at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
it. It knows nothing about Dzaan’s fate or the crimes for which the real Dzaan was executed. In the course of a conversation, the simulacrum shares the following information: “I am a simulacrum of my
collapsed 40,000 years ago. From Shadow, Substance. This speculative work discusses how one might harness the Weave to turn an illusory object or creature into its real counterpart, with commentary and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
half-sister, though Strahd is unaware of this fact. Her real name is Katarina, and she is the daughter of a Vistani woman whom King Barov, Strahd’s father, took to his bed during one of his many crusades
. Madam Eva knows she is Strahd’s half-sister but has told no one of the royal blood flowing through her veins. Mother Night. Over four hundred years ago, Katarina came to Barovia and insinuated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
creature. The glowing golden hue of Haungharassk’s shell is augmented by veins of real gold. That gold can be stripped from the shell, but only if the snail is dead (see “Treasure” below). Killing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
locations are not the ritual site or to gain additional information or magic useful in the search for the real site. If you want to set up a prolonged search for the site, any of the following iconic
Ishaldra, who studies how evil magic can alter locations in the world. She can help the characters learn how to detect powerful magical essences, but only if they can elude Claugiyliamatar and the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
otherwise mystify.
“Dabbler but no master” and “No mastery blazing forth” These idioms trace their origin to Ahghairon, who early on in his studies of magic humbly said, “I am no wizard. I am a
,” “bullyblades,” and “alleyblades” Those who boast of martial skill but who shrink from violence or lack real ability are “sharpjaws.” In sharp contrast are Waterdeep’s “fastfists” (any lout easily provoked to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
mines near the River Mirar and finding great, near-endless veins of gems. Like many of the dwarven realms, Gharraghaur fell to marauding orcs, which destroyed the kingdom and its capital city but
secret of treating their metal with everbright. The technique has been imitated by other races, to varying degrees of success. Armor, weapons, and other metal objects to which everbright is applied
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
. Expanding the guild’s activities beyond thievery was Delour’s idea. He studies other criminal syndicates and their methods of getting rich. He considers protection rackets, smuggling, and arson to be
low-hanging fruit, with extortion, kidnapping, and murder for hire being more complex challenges the guild can take on as it grows in power. His only real fear is exposure; the bigger and more active
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
stern-looking owl’s head carved into its top. Staff 2 is a smooth, polished length of blue-tinted wood that’s as strong as steel, with black veins running through it and an octopus carved into its top
is revealed to be an abandoned, icy ruin. The chest and the table are real objects that remain after the illusion is dispelled. Treasure. The chest is an abracadabrus (see appendix D) that Iriolarthas
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
to specific subjects: Artistic Studies, Geography, History, Poetry & Literature, Science & Engineering, and a General wing for miscellaneous subjects. A hidden iron door behind Abra’s desk leads to
hidden entrances near the Wharf District and the River Quarter. Artistic Studies Wing. A Study in Starlight: The Celestial Motifs of Oerthian Murals by Ilario Sestus. A beautifully illustrated tome
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
studies. In exchange for Fistandia’s pious service and achievements in expanding the arts of magic, Mystra granted Fistandia a permanent extradimensional mansion for her to reside in when studying in
making wine. Mimic Chair. The reason for the odd number of chairs is that the chair closest to the door to area M6 is a mimic that escaped from area M19. It moved the real chair to the corner and took
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
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
drink on the table are real—and poisoned. A creature that consumes any of the food or drink must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 21 (6d6) poison damage and has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
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 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check. The nobles, however, fail to hold
up to physical inspection. A character who touches a noble automatically succeeds on this check. Poisoned Feast. The food and drink on the table are real—and poisoned. A creature that consumes any of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
an obsidian heart with glittering veins of silver and gold.
Scaffolding around the statue provides easy access to the mezzanine. Standing on and around the scaffolding are several workers. Some are
that look exactly like Aminta. If they see three or more intruders, the doppelgangers retreat to area X19; otherwise, they stand and fight. Door to Area X17. Only the real Aminta has a key to area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
new leader can act as the real boss. If the creature brushes aside such manipulation, the tribe falls into line behind the new tyrant — better to abide the new rule than conspire against it and be
need by claiming mines abandoned by other races and scratching away at veins thought to be played out. When goblins expand a mine, the tunnels they dig are narrow and warren-like. Goblins live both
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Predators exhibit were found. The placards dismiss local legends that claim the excavators were subsequently cursed. Treasure. A character who studies the exhibit and succeeds on a DC 10 Wisdom
Murkmire Stone with a fake can prevent the trap from triggering. A suitable fake can be found in area V9. Swapping it for the real Murkmire Stone without activating the arcane lock spells requires a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. A character who studies the ceiling and succeeds on a DC 16 Wisdom (Perception) check notices faint ripples in its surface, like that of a pool. Pentacles. A 10-foot-diameter, 20-foot-tall cylinder of
studies the objects and succeeds on a DC 16 Intelligence (Investigation) check discerns the illusions for what they are. Treasure. The only legitimate treasures in this grotto are the idol’s two jacinth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
degrees, and it may peer through a spyglass, stand with hands on hips, point with an open hand, and so on. For centuries, the predominant theory was that Balduran still lived somewhere far to the west
seeking just her spellcasting is subject to a frank and unflattering critique of their current coiffure. While Danthelon may never have been a real adventurer, he loves associating with them, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
statue flickers, changing its position in an eyeblink. Though it always looks west, the precise line of its gaze can change by up to thirty degrees, and it may peer through a spyglass, stand with hands
unflattering critique of their current coiffure. While Danthelon may never have been a real adventurer, he loves associating with them, and constantly keeps his ears open for rumors and opportunities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
character who studies the blood spatters in the room and succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check determines that several people were recently slain here — including one who was drowned in
stink.
The drowned ones’ main assault on the hermitage took place here. Most of the residents were sleeping in their cells and died in the first minutes of the attack. The hermitage’s only real
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
food. Adjusting the dial changes the temperature of the interior, which can range from 0–350 degrees Fahrenheit. Turning the dial all the way to the left turns off the device. Each box can hold 1
rifles. Among the fake weapons attached to the game machines is one real, fully loaded laser rifle. A character who inspects the machines or plays the game and succeeds on a DC 16 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
and silver leaf, and small tools to sculpt melted wax to mimic a seal. Arcana. A forgery kit can be used in conjunction with the Arcana skill to determine if a magic item is real or fake. Deception. A
glass jars. Arcana. Your knowledge of the nature and uses of herbs can add insight to your magical studies that deal with plants and your attempts to identify potions. Investigation. When you inspect