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This single-edged magic sword is made from the scrimshawed fang of a giant serpent. Its hilt changes shape to adjust to the grasp of any creature that picks it up. The weapon deals an extra 1d10 poison damage to any target it hits.
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
material components. As the dragon ages and changes color, it gains additional spells as shown below.
Red, 1/day each: dancing lights, mage hand, minor illusion
Orange, 1/day: color spray
Yellow, 1
/day: mirror image
Green, 1/day: suggestion
Blue, 1/day: major image
Indigo, 1/day: hallucinatory terrain
Violet, 1/day: polymorph+1 Tiny Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8
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cast a cantrip in this way that deals damage, the sword’s damage type changes to match the cantrip’s for 1 minute or until you end it early (no action required).
This blade was once used as a dagger by an ogre, but is nevertheless large enough to be a Shortsword. You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.
The sword
Eye and Hand of Vecna
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
’s lieutenant Kas coveted the Spider Throne for himself, or that the sword his lord made for him seduced him into rebellion. Whatever the reason, Kas brought the Undying King’s rule to an
each have the following random properties:
1 minor beneficial property
1 major beneficial property
1 minor detrimental property
Properties of the Eye. Your alignment changes to neutral evil
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Factions of the Sword Coast
The lack of large, centralized governments in the North and along the Sword Coast is likely directly responsible for the
proliferation of secret societies and conspiracies in those lands. If your background is as an agent for one of the main factions of the North and Sword Coast, here are some possibilities.
The Harpers
Axe of the Dwarvish Lords
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rolls made with it. The axe also functions as a belt of dwarvenkind, a dwarven thrower, and a sword of sharpness.
Random Properties
The axe has the following randomly determined properties:
2 minor
the creature neither loses its racial traits nor gains the racial traits of a dwarf. The physical changes wrought by the axe aren’t considered magical in nature (and therefore can’t be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide This document corrects and clarifies some text in Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide. These changes appear in recent printings of the book and have been applied across D&D Beyond.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
attuning to the sword changes the character irrevocably (see the item’s description in Appendix C). When a character attunes to the sword, the citadel and the scab around it explode outward in blinding
Claiming the Sword When the characters return to the Bleeding Citadel from Lulu’s memory of Idyllglen, read the following boxed text to the players: You stand before the dais, atop which glows the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
their previous lives, and their alignment changes to lawful evil. If a character pleased Zariel with their loyalty in life, she might allow them to keep their memories as she promotes them to an NPC
devil of your determination. Zariel’s Sword is Destroyed With no one to sway Zariel from her path to absolute damnation, Zariel demands that the characters give her the Sword of Zariel if they possess it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Waterdeep The City of Splendors is a bustling city on the Sword Coast. A rider from Red Larch can reach Waterdeep in seven days, three if he or she changes horses often and dares to ride by night
tremendous political and economic sway up and down the Sword Coast, but within the city itself, true power lies with the Masked Lords of Waterdeep — individuals who convene secretly and whose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
exile and chooses to remain in Shadowdusk Hold despite every instinct telling her to flee. Melissara is a human archmage, with these changes: Melissara is neutral. She speaks Common, Deep Speech, Draconic
sword that drains souls. The lowest tier of Shadowdusk Hold is home to a blue dracolich in league with the death knights. (Melissara knows the dracolich’s phylactery is hidden somewhere in Shadowdusk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
(banishment, heal, raise dead, shapechange, and teleport) once she helps reunite Zariel with her sword. Lulu’s Background While studying a portal to the Nine Hells located in the Fields of the Dead west of
Hellriders betrayed us. They retreated through the gate and sealed it behind them.
“Before she was captured, Zariel told me to hide her sword so that it wouldn’t fall into evil hands. Someone helped me
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Asian martial-arts movies is a perfect match for D&D. Players can define the appearance of their characters and gear however they like for the campaign, and spells need only minor flavor changes so
new name can do the trick. A traditional Chinese wuxia hero might be a paladin who has a sword called the Oath of Vengeance, while a Japanese samurai might be a paladin with a particular Oath of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
sounds of Waterdeep return to mask the unexplained sensation. If the characters get to a quiet place, they notice the disturbance again, like a rumbling almost too faint to hear. As well, subtle changes in
Silmerhelve—a Waterdhavian noble. Read or paraphrase the following when the characters speak to Dala. “The disturbance that’s been sensed across the Sword Coast is the Draakhorn—an ancient device whose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
a persistent magical field that changes how reality works over a large area. Creating the most powerful of mythals requires many wizards of great renown and long experience to engage in the same
, and that can be accomplished only through the use of magical energy equal to that required for its creation. The metropolis of Waterdeep, which lies on the Sword Coast of Faerûn, benefits from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
King, and the Lord of the Rotted Tower. Some say that Vecna’s lieutenant Kas coveted the Spider Throne for himself, or that the sword his lord made for him seduced him into rebellion. Whatever the
changes to neutral evil, and you gain the following benefits: You have truesight. You can use an action to see as if you were wearing a ring of X-ray vision. You can end this effect as a bonus action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
sounds of Waterdeep return to mask the unexplained sensation. If the characters get to a quiet place, they notice the disturbance again, like a rumbling almost too faint to hear. As well, subtle changes in
Silmerhelve — a Waterdhavian noble. Read or paraphrase the following when the characters speak to Dala. “The disturbance that’s been sensed across the Sword Coast is the Draakhorn — an ancient device
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
considers their presence an affront. He is a death knight, with these changes: Zalthar wields a nine lives stealer longsword with 5 charges remaining. He has a +13 bonus to hit with the weapon. On a
speaks Abyssal, Common, and Deep Speech. When intruders enter the room, Zalthar stands, draws his sword, and says, “Dezmyr foretold your arrival. I’ve been waiting for you.” He then tries to destroy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
characters enter the room, she says, “The stars turn, and a time presents itself.” She then draws her sword and attacks, aided by the wraiths. Dezmyr is a death knight, with these changes: As a bonus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
glow when viewed from 10 feet away, though this light is of a lilac color. When this door is touched, the light changes to a bright and coruscating purple with tinges of sickly green. If a character
all items of a set; magic weapon will cause a sword to become a plain iron weapon. 27A. Chamber of Hopelessness Any creature unfortunate enough to be teleported here from area 25 is doomed, for its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Weapon. The Axe of the Dwarvish Lords is a magic weapon that grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. The axe also functions as a belt of dwarvenkind, a dwarven thrower, and a sword of
seven days, the creature looks like a typical dwarf, but the creature neither loses its racial traits nor gains the racial traits of a dwarf. The physical changes wrought by the axe aren’t considered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
there takes that damage. The skin will not “heal” once it is compromised. Major damage to the skin, as from a slash with a sword or an axe, will collapse the field like a deflating balloon in 1d6
rounds. After 30 feet the corridor gives way to an oval-shaped, domed area enclosed by the protective skin. Here lives the guardian of the treasure, a Huge giant crab that has the following changes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
might settle down, you might even forget for a little while, but everything you’ve striven for–all the ways you’ve worked to be great–never really changes.”
–Kheiron, hero trainer of Glorium
chapter). Feel free to also exclude unique magic items, like the sword Blackrazor, or items you find disruptive, like the deck of many things or a ring of three wishes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, and other cities, families, and trading houses of the Sword Coast might never set aside their differences, but they can pull together when the survival of all depends on it. The Lords’ Alliance
represents the richest interests and the most powerful armies on the Sword Coast. The order controls wealth that can hire mercenaries, ensure the loyalty of wavering princes, and possibly even bribe a few
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
, and other cities, families, and trading houses of the Sword Coast might never set aside their differences, but they can pull together when the survival of all depends on it. The Lords’ Alliance
represents the richest interests and the most powerful armies on the Sword Coast. The order controls wealth that can hire mercenaries, ensure the loyalty of wavering princes, and possibly even bribe a few
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, and other cities, families, and trading houses of the Sword Coast might never set aside their differences, but they can pull together when the survival of all depends on it. The Lords’ Alliance
represents the richest interests and the most powerful armies on the Sword Coast. The order controls wealth that can hire mercenaries, ensure the loyalty of wavering princes, and possibly even bribe a few
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
sword and attacks the guilty. Only a character judged innocent by Fazrian can alter the planetar’s disposition enough to make it realize how corrupt it has become. Such a character can use an action to
lingering shred of goodness in Fazrian is awakened. The planetar weeps as it begs Torm for forgiveness. Then, in a final act of atonement and self-sacrifice, it impales itself on its sword and dies. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, but once undertaken it is until death. To join a Ship, a Luskar must be of fighting age (fourteen or so, for humans), and possess at least one sword or axe, one spear, and three of the sturdy, bossed
interdiction and piracy, and value strength of arms above most other qualities. During Luskan’s long history on the Sword Coast, however, the city has adopted many of the attitudes of mainland folk. Luskar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
of Splendors is a bustling, walled city on the Sword Coast. Some merchants have dubbed Waterdeep the best supply center in the world, with the largest collection of superb craft workers, experts
, crowded streets are full of spies. Waterdhavian noble families and guilds hold tremendous political and economic sway up and down the Sword Coast, but within the city itself, true power lies with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, this armor does not impose disadvantage on your Dexterity (Stealth) checks. Serpent’s Fang Weapon (longsword), rare This single-edged magic sword is made from the scrimshawed fang of a giant serpent
. Its hilt changes shape to adjust to the grasp of any creature that picks it up. The weapon deals an extra 1d10 poison damage to any target it hits.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
fight. Creatures. The Grand Master is a bone devil with these changes: Shards of a vorpal sword once broken against the devil replace its claws. A successful DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana) or Wisdom
these changes: East Wind is armed with a longsword that is a polymorph blade (see appendix D), granting him the following attack: Polymorph Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
with this flaw has disadvantage on all attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws until the behavior changes to match the flaw. Voiding a Contract Voiding an infernal contract releases all
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the jewel market and the Red Bazaar. True to its name, the Grand Souk is the grandest of the three. Traders from up and down the Sword Coast come to this market to buy timber, spices, medicines
of a 500 gp ruby, Zitembe senses their evil intentions and shoos them away. The assassins seem hesitant to leave without satisfaction, but the arrival of the characters changes their minds, and they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
door opens into a bedchamber. 26A. North Bedchamber Duke Zalto and Duchess Brimskarda sleep here, in an enormous bed with a frame made from crisscrossing iron sword blades welded together. Dangling
stands 11 feet tall. She is big-boned with thick, orange hair and a mean temper. She wields a greatclub and has the statistics of an ogre, with the following changes: Cinderhild’s alignment is lawful evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
those to the south and those to the east, becoming more foreign to the folk of the Sword Coast and the North the farther away they are. Lands to the South To the south of the Sword Coast lie ancient
connections, as well as to learn what has changed of the world in their century of absence. The Lake of Steam. Far to the south and east of the Sword Coast, the Lake of Steam is more accurately an