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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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I speak slowly and deliberately, pausing to reflect after (or sometimes in the middle of) each utterance.
2
I am more interested in the shiny baubles people carry than in anything
they have to say.
3
I think of ships as kindred spirits and like to rub affectionately against their keels.
4
I like to show visitors the vastness of my domain, so they appreciate how
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
an ancient, fallen aboleth city. An aboleth spends most of its existence underwater, surfacing occasionally to treat with visitors or deranged worshipers.
Lair Actions
When fighting inside its lair
looks, sounds, and can move like the aboleth. The aboleth can sense, speak, and use telepathy from the image’s position as if present at that position. If the image takes any damage, it
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Trait
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I speak slowly and deliberately, pausing to reflect after (or sometimes in the middle of) each utterance.
2
I am more
visitors the vastness of my domain, so they appreciate how insignificant they are.
5
I attack anyone I notice taking from the sea’s bounty without offering something in return.
6
I think
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
those rules to these aquatic dragons.)
Dragon Turtle Personality Traits
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Trait
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I speak slowly and deliberately
kindred spirits and like to rub affectionately against their keels.
4
I like to show visitors the vastness of my domain, so they appreciate how insignificant they are.
5
I attack anyone I
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
the surface world. But when they have superior numbers or engage creatures that appear weak, blindheims will often ambush to take what they want.
Strange Outcasts. The blindheims speak of an ancient era
energy from their eyes. Blindheims fear that some day the sun will venture underground and have its revenge upon them. When dealing with surface dwellers, they insist that visitors swear to never
Aboleth
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most of its existence underwater, surfacing occasionally to treat with visitors or worshipers.
Lair Actions
When fighting inside its lair, an aboleth can invoke the ambient magic to take lair actions
can sense, speak, and use telepathy from the image’s position as if present at that position. If the image takes any damage, it disappears.
If the aboleth dies, the first two effects fade over the course of 3d10;{"diceNotation":"3d10","rollAction":"Days","rollType":"roll"} days.
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beauties of the world in their long years, but gnomes seem to worry that even with all that time, they can’t get in enough of the things they want to do and see.
Gnomes speak as if they can’t
whenever they can. Their homes are well hidden by both clever construction and simple illusions. Welcome visitors are quickly ushered into the bright, warm burrows. Those who are not welcome are
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Sylvan, and encounters with human visitors prompted many of them to learn Common as well.
Infused with the magic of the Feywild, most fairies look like Small elves with insectile wings, but each fairy has
. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
intruders, one of them flies north to warn the dao (in area 11) that visitors have arrived. If this gargoyle is wounded or waylaid, all the gargoyles attack. Otherwise, the gargoyles that remain speak to
visitors in Terran, welcoming them to the “magnificent subterranean domain of Jarûk the dao.” They hurl mean insults at the characters if they don’t seem to comprehend what the gargoyles are saying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
). Characters can move through the area without waking the sleeping gnomes, who defend themselves if attacked but pose no danger otherwise. They avoid talking about the recent troubles, but advise visitors to speak with Fibblestib and Dabbledob (see area G11), Gnomengarde’s two most gifted rock gnome inventors.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
-third of the populace, and some in the city claim to have a touch of Celestial ancestry. Languages. The primary language is Zabaani. Although all citizens also speak Common, the lack of visitors to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
withdraw from visitors for fear of incurring the cult’s wrath. If the characters demand to speak with someone in charge, they are directed to Captain Othelstan (appendix D) but are also warned that he
castle’s detail, but you see two statues standing just before the enormous gate. Cultists posing as villagers are unfriendly toward visitors, while villagers under the cult’s sway remain silent and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Optional Rule: Hunter’s Paradise Visitors to the Beastlands find their hunting and stalking capabilities improved, and characters have advantage on Wisdom (Animal Handling), Wisdom (Perception), and
transformed (as the polymorph spell) into the type of beast that was slain. In this form, the creature retains its intelligence and ability to speak. At the end of each long rest, the polymorphed creature can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
Kalka-Kylla Adventurers who get inside the halls of The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan are likely to find a unique opportunity — the chance to communicate with a crustacean that can speak. If Kalka-Kylla
is coaxed out of its hiding place and not attacked, it might provide visitors with a bit or two of possibly useful information. Kalka-Kylla Large monstrosity, neutral
Armor Class 15 (natural armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, it’s off limits to most visitors. The tower has been condemned for years, though the reason has become obscure. No effort has been made to tear it down or repair it. There have been a few recent reports
of strange noises coming from the tower, but nothing to warrant great concern. Speaking with the Dead Characters who can cast the speak with dead spell or similar magic might be able to question
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
withdraw from visitors for fear of incurring the cult’s wrath. If the characters demand to speak with someone in charge, they are directed to Captain Othelstan (see appendix D for statistics) but are also
castle’s detail, but you see two statues standing just before the enormous gate.
Cultists posing as villagers are unfriendly toward visitors, while villagers under the cult’s sway remain silent and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
destinations, navigating the Cage is a dizzying affair. Fortunately, two services exist throughout Sigil to help travelers find their way: sedan chairs and touts. Visitors to the Clerks’ Ward can also
of guidance. More reliable touts vetted by influential clients charge premium prices, starting at 2 gp per hour. Touts who speak more esoteric languages, who have connections with one or more factions, or who can provide magical assistance can command upward of 20 gp per hour.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Door. A secret door in the south wall is carved to resemble natural stone.
The flumphs telepathically share the following information with friendly visitors: Mind flayers have established a
energy. This cave is close enough to the colony that the flumphs can nourish themselves from a safe distance. The flumphs are aware of the secret door but reluctant to speak of it, since they have come to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Mysterious Visitors The details of this adventure hook assume that your D&D campaign is based in or near Daggerford, a town on the Sword Coast in the Forgotten Realms, but you can change the location
harmless at first, but Morwen has received reports that they have begun harassing townsfolk and other visitors as they come and go, demanding money and wine, and threatening to put hexes on anyone who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
speak Common from a helpful druid long ago. Clawson has ten items from the Trinkets table of the Player’s Handbook for sale. He also has 1d4 items he markets as “today’s secondhand steal,” highlighting
them to any visitors. You can determine these items by rolling on or choosing from the Secondhand Steals table. Secondhand Steals d8 Secondhand Steal 1 A pair of small, rose-tinted glasses with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Garden Denizens Fey creatures, awakened animals and plants, and wanderers both Humanoid and otherwise call the garden home. Some of its long-standing residents were once visitors from faraway places
animals in the garden speak Common and Sylvan. The Gardener The archfey who governs the Eternal Garden is known simply as the Gardener (see appendix B). The Gardener was a lifelong friend of Caerwyn and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, this gloom is more than most visitors can stand. The “Shadowfell Despair” rule earlier in this chapter can be used to represent a visitor’s despair. Optional Rule: Vile Transformation At the end of each
Perception 10
Languages understands the languages it knew in life but can’t speak
Challenge 0 (10 XP)
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 (1d4 - 1) piercing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
land outside the tower’s entrance on the first floor. Zephyros is sleeping on the second floor when they arrive and only becomes aware of visitors if the characters wake him or if combat erupts. On the
their eyes and resemble stylized bird heads. One of them is equipped with a shoulder bag adorned with a smiling face.
The visitors include two cult fanatics (NE male Illuskan humans) and seven
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
visitors, particularly those who want to know their futures or who want to strike bargains with her. Endelyn stands in the otherwise empty alcove when performing her auguries (described below). A detect
magic spell cast on the alcove reveals an aura of conjuration magic emanating from it. While standing in the alcove, Endelyn can use a bonus action to speak a command word (“imprek”) and teleport to her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Voice of War However the characters choose to respond to the army near Vogler, their plans are derailed by unexpected visitors. As the characters prepare, a messenger in black-and-red armor arrives
among you speaks for this village?”
This Dragon Army soldier (see appendix B) astride a warhorse is a messenger from the Red Dragon Army. If a character doesn’t speak up first, Raven steps forward and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
awaken spells on the 3d8 + 60 toadstools that form the ring, giving each of them the ability to speak Common. These awakened toadstools are mocking and rude toward visitors not accompanied by Granny
corrupted as many of the rings as she could find, making them dangerous to visitors. Fairy rings are depicted on the map of Thither. Each ring is a 20-foot-diameter circle of colorful, 6-inch-tall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
door around the clock, and the only way to speak with the guard is through the door’s slide window. The guard can be any sort of talking creature, such as an assassin, a cult fanatic, or a thug. More
unauthorized people try to open or bypass the door, calling six more guards to help defend the entrance. Members If the characters continue watching the door, they see up to four more visitors approach
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
those rules to these aquatic dragons.) Dragon Turtle Personality Traits d8 Trait
1 I speak slowly and deliberately, pausing to reflect after (or sometimes in the middle of) each utterance
I like to show visitors the vastness of my domain, so they appreciate how insignificant they are.
5 I attack anyone I notice taking from the sea’s bounty without offering something in return
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Sphinx’s Riddle Oliekintara confirms her identity to anyone who asks, but before she’ll say more, she insists visitors answer this riddle: You’ve come to meet me at my temple,
And I’ll give you all
and speak or sign the passphrase “Cozmioko grins” in any language. Parting Gifts. Before the characters leave, Oliekintara gives them directions to Haskasori, a day’s journey deeper into the desert. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
silently informs the headmaster in area 15 when visitors arrive.
Ceiling Mosaics. This room has a 30-foot-high arched ceiling. Bright mosaics on the arched roof depict wizards engaged in dazzling
flying speed of 30 feet, and it can hover. It has blindsight out to a range of 60 feet and is blind beyond this radius. It can’t speak or hear, and it can’t be blinded or deafened. 1b. Waiting Room This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
city. Castle Kalaman’s Visitors The gates of Castle Kalaman are closed when the characters arrive, but the guards recognize the characters and admit them. The guards confirm a contingent of knights is
soldiers. They use the wight stat block with the following changes: They wear plate armor and have AC 18. They don’t have the Sunlight Sensitivity trait. The wights refuse to speak, and their armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
goods arrive, Azi Mas personally checks them and mentally catalogs them. The rest of the time, he remains coiled in the shadows. The snake is bored and enjoys chatting with yuan-ti visitors. Should
, giving him an Intelligence of 10 and the ability to speak Common. After serving him for the duration of the enchantment, the serpent slithered off and found its way to Omu. Azi Mas has a good memory; he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
to visitors and tugging at their clothing to get their attention. The vendors explain that while a piece of fruit might look ordinary, it has wondrous and (mostly) beneficial properties. When a
of a Speak with Animals spell for 8 hours. 9 The creature gains 4d4 + 4 temporary hit points. 10 The creature sprouts dragonfly-like wings, gaining a flying speed of 30 feet for 1 hour. Price
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, creature type, Intelligence score, and ability to speak. At the end of each Long Rest, the shape-shifted creature repeats the save. On a successful save, the creature returns to its true form. After three
in this wilderness of eternal night. Beastlands Adventures The Beastlands embodies wild, beautiful nature and the vibrant power of life thriving in the natural world. Visitors to the plane feel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Sign Language) to communicate with them. Speaking with Rongquan Jarlaxle has instructed the stage managers to bring all visitors to him. In the guise of Rongquan, he claims to be a member of the Lords
’ Alliance who answers directly to Laeral Silverhand. He also seems to know all about the characters’ meeting with Laeral (see encounter 1, “Alley”) and says he can speak on her behalf. He asks about