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Returning 35 results for 'study all contact'.
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
the farthest reaches of Wildspace and the Astral Sea, even visiting worlds of the Material Plane from time to time, to study and catalog creatures it has never encountered before. Friendly contact with
sapient creatures can bring the xenomancer’s diplomatic skills to the forefront, while hostile contact becomes a test of the xenomancer’s survival skills.
Sometimes a xenomancer’s
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Voice from the Past (1/Day). The professor can cast the contact other plane spell to contact a long-dead spirit, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability.Multiattack. The professor makes two
effect on itself on a success.Professors of chaos wield magic inspired by the ebb and flow of chance. They study the course history has taken, looking for breaking points in the flow of events, and focus
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Voice from the Past (1/Day). The professor can cast the contact other plane spell to contact a long-dead spirit, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability.Multiattack. The professor makes two
using the spell’s spellcasting ability, or the spell fails and is wasted.Lorehold’s professors of order search for evidence of patterns and predictable outcomes in history. They study the
feats
Your expeditions, transactions, and mercantile activities on behalf of the Augustine Trading Company have put you in contact with collectors of historical artifacts, relics, and tomes. You gain the
following benefits.
Object Intuition. You can take a Study action to examine one magical object and learn its properties and how to use it without Attunement;attuning to it or taking a Short Rest in
monsters
.
History
Sammaster was a keenly intelligent wizard born centuries ago. A quick study throughout his itinerant apprenticeship, Sammaster primarily studied magic relating to dragons. After learning all
megalomaniacal.
Sammaster’s travels brought him into contact with people who revered dragons as icons of primeval might. Masquerading his desire to dominate dragonkind as devotion, Sammaster
monsters
Sammaster was a keenly intelligent wizard born centuries ago. A quick study throughout his itinerant apprenticeship, Sammaster primarily studied magic relating to dragons. After learning all he could from
.
Sammaster’s travels brought him into contact with people who revered dragons as icons of primeval might. Masquerading his desire to dominate dragonkind as devotion, Sammaster established himself
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
often mistaken for daydreaming.
6
I cultivate a single obscure hobby or study and eagerly discuss it at length.
7
I am ever learning how to be among others — when to stay quiet
comes to us all eventually.
2
I never make eye contact or hold it unflinchingly.
3
I have no sense of humor. Laughing is uncomfortable and embarrassing.
4
I overexert myself
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Creating a Wizard Creating a wizard character demands a backstory dominated by at least one extraordinary event. How did your character first come into contact with magic? How did you discover you
had an aptitude for it? Do you have a natural talent, or did you simply study hard and practice incessantly? Did you encounter a magical creature or an ancient tome that taught you the basics of magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Githyanki Xenomancer A githyanki xenomancer travels to the farthest reaches of Wildspace and the Astral Sea, even visiting worlds of the Material Plane from time to time, to study and catalog
creatures it has never encountered before. Friendly contact with sapient creatures can bring the xenomancer’s diplomatic skills to the forefront, while hostile contact becomes a test of the xenomancer’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Creating a Wizard Creating a wizard character demands a backstory dominated by at least one extraordinary event. How did your character first come into contact with magic? How did you discover you
had an aptitude for it? Do you have a natural talent, or did you simply study hard and practice incessantly? Did you encounter a magical creature or an ancient tome that taught you the basics of magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
casual observer, the Mror dwarves’ star appears to be rising. Their mines seem to offer limitless resources. Mror artificers make amazing strides as they study the relics of their ancestors. The dwarves
create their own monsters. Others—notably Clan Mroranon—avoid contact with the aberrations. Such dwarves treasure the relics of their ancestors but despise those who use symbionts or form pacts with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
study divide between those who see history as an unpredictable jumble of chance and those who believe events form a perfect—and predictable—pattern. Lorehold Students Deep in crumbling ruins and
piles of dusty scrolls, Lorehold students—first as apprentices and then as pledgemages—study the magic of the past, searching for arcane artifacts and speaking with long-dead adventurers to uncover
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
or scientific, mundane or magical. For every topic with unexplored possibilities, an academy seeks to plumb its depths or elevate its study. Roll or pick from the Academy Type table to determine the
such efforts. You can call in a favor to delegate the work of researching lore (a downtime activity described in the Player’s Handbook and Xanathar’s Guide to Everything) to a colleague, contact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the diary, dated just over five years earlier, change in tone as Sarah worries about the strange conduct of Lord Yellowcrest, and his habit of spending too much time with ancient books in his study
. The final diary entry reads: I stole close to Lord Viallis today, and saw that he had chalked a circle marked with strange runes across the floor of his study. A puddle spread within the circle and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
obscures a corridor to the north.
Secret Door. A secret door in the east wall opens into Melissara’s study (area 11).
Melissara has so far managed to escape the horrible insanity that besets the
rest of her family, but she can sense that her mind is slowly being eroded by contact with the Far Realm. Fearing that her descent into madness is inevitable, she lives in a state of self-imposed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
are in the process of bringing in their equipment for what they expect to be multiple days of exploration and study. They’ve identified the parlor (area 3) as the base for their investigation. If the
exploration the house. The other stays in the parlor to prepare to contact the house’s spirits (see the “Séances” section). In the case of Rudolph van Richten, he remains in the parlor while the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
civilization. Education and creativity are the foundations of the culture, and its people embrace philosophy, magic, mathematics, and the study of underwater societies. In keeping with these traditions
by a group called the High Court, some members of which are able to contact key leaders in Djaynai on rare occasions through magical means. Members of the High Court—and the many agents and liaisons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
are in the broad field of history. You might dream of using magic to contact great historical figures or your own ancestors or of recreating the mighty magic of a distant age. Skill Proficiencies
, and your spell effects might reflect the appearance of the reference books you study. Building a Lorehold Character Any class or subclass that deals with knowledge of the past can be a good fit in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
25. Maddgoth’s Study Frustrated by the absence of its master, Maddgoth’s oversized homunculus has ravaged these chambers. 25a. Homunculus Lair Once opulent and full of exotic hardwood cabinets
the mirror there, pulls out Maddgoth’s helm, and gives it to the nearest character. 25b. Maddgoth’s Study The stained glass panes of this door have been shattered, creating holes through which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
from this side. Characters who study the arch and succeed on a DC 17 Intelligence (Arcana) check can sense that the archway will remain open for a short time only, perhaps as long as an hour. The statues
of a cloud giant. He wants to know why the characters have come and tries to be helpful. He knows how the oracle works and can explain what the characters must say to contact it (see “Words of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
17. Lich’s Study Ezzat the lich spends much of his time in this dusty, cobweb-filled room, poring over books that claim to shed light on Halaster’s mastery of Undermountain. The lich’s neutral evil
and hide from Halaster. Ezzat believes that Jhesiyra can affect Undermountain in ways that even Halaster cannot, and the lich longs to find some means to contact her. In the journal’s final entry, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
single obscure hobby or study and eagerly discuss it at length.
7 I am ever learning how to be among others — when to stay quiet, when to laugh.
8 I behave like an extreme opposite of my
do everything for those who were taken from me.
Faceless Flaws d6 Flaw
1 I am callous about death. It comes to us all eventually.
2 I never make eye contact or hold it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Notable Locations Aerenal taunts visitors with its ancient secrets and trackless jungles. Pylas Talaear The gateway to Aerenal, this port city is the primary point of contact between Aerenal and the
Irian and suffused with positive energy. Almost no commerce takes place here. This center for arcane study also serves as a memorial to all the heroes of the elves, both the deathless and those lost in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
study and surveying, and these places are typically remote. Several are located in Argonnessen; those in Khorvaire are usually found in mountain ranges and hidden forest clearings. Many have crystal
. When the contact goes missing, their notes point toward a hidden “library” in the mountains. 3 The planar observatory might offer a way to prevent or at least predict what seems to be an epidemic of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
unusual schedule. 5 I think far ahead, a detachedness often mistaken for daydreaming. 6 I cultivate a single obscure hobby or study and eagerly discuss it at length. 7 I am ever learning how to be among
. 6 I do everything for those who were taken from me. Faceless Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I am callous about death. It comes to us all eventually. 2 I never make eye contact or hold it unflinchingly. 3 I have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
active) 88–90 Storage 91 Strong room or vault, for guarding valuable treasures connected to the portal or funds used to pay the planar gate’s guardians 92–93 Study 94 Torture chamber, for questioning
creatures that pass through the portal or that attempt to clandestinely use it 95–98 Latrine or bath 99–00 Workshop for constructing tools and gear needed to study the portal Dungeon: Stronghold d100
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
contact.
Actions
Multiattack. Prisoner 13 makes two Tattooed Strike attacks.
Tattooed Strike. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3
later use. Following that, she reveals that the tattoo on her right hand is the key to the vault. She allows the characters to study it so they can replicate its image using magic such as disguise self
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
contact.
Actions
Multiattack. Prisoner 13 makes two Tattooed Strike attacks.
Tattooed Strike. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3
later use. Following that, she reveals that the tattoo on her right hand is the key to the vault. She allows the characters to study it so they can replicate its image using magic such as disguise self
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
headmaster’s office (area 15a), Wormriddle’s workshop (area 23c), the kitchen (area 27a), and the study hall (area 39).
Bed, Dresser, and Chest. Against the far wall rests a comfortable bed, a handsome
words written in the Red Wizard’s own blood. It contains all the spells Nylas has prepared (see the mage stat block), plus animate dead, blight, and contact other plane.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
because it has been in telepathic contact with the ulitharid on level 17.) Githyanki have invaded Undermountain and are trying to exterminate the mind flayer colony in Seadeeps. Halaster has commandeered a
instead of fly) wanders the halls of Dweomercore with a pair of invisible will-o’-wisps that obey his commands. Nylas journeyed from Thay to study under Halaster and learn the deeper secrets of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. South Doors. This double door is unlocked. B2. Arcane Study Bundles of papers, diagrams, scrolls, and books lie scattered on a desk and across the floor of this room, which is lit by two glowing crystal
Viallis’s spellbook and contains the following spells: cone of cold, contact other plane, counterspell, darkness, detect magic, fear, fireball, greater invisibility, fly, ice storm, mage armor, magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
study its ebb and flow to expect the stalemate to continue. A different view is put forth by the archmage Tzunk, who notes that Maglubiyet has never faced a foe as ferocious and protective as Luthic. He
when contact with spirits occurs. The White Hands. Shamans who heed the telepathic whispers of Yurtrus walk the perilous line between the living and the dead, and gain uncanny powers from doing so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
can contact the star and ask it questions as if using the Contact Other Plane spell, including all the risks associated with that spell. A character who examines the starlight glow and succeeds on a
: Flames This lavishly appointed study smells of subtly sweet incense, and soft music plays from no obvious source. A large Flames card on the south wall is framed like a fireplace. The illustrated fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Research. An elf mage named Edino is conducting experiments on the giant’s remains. Edino’s study (area X10) lies west of here. Trouble to the East. The Onyx Scar has sealed off the area to the east
smuggle in. Stairs. The stairs ascend to area X14. Warded Door. The door to area X10 is warded by an alarm spell that mentally alerts Edino if anyone touches it. X10: Edino’s Study A hulking figure made
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
enough. She uses a sending spell to contact Manshoon as soon as the characters arrive. Manshoon sends his simulacrum (see appendix B) to unlock the door to area E2 and greet the new arrivals. It takes 1
was a Red Wizard of Thay until she saw an opportunity to study magic under Manshoon. Before he accepted her, Manshoon forced her to remove her distinctive Thayan head tattoos and to trade in her Red