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Acquisitions Incorporated
playback of a particular recording is an action.
Things Recorded in Your Whisper Jar
D8
RECORDING
1
A live recording of the only performance of the mostly forgotten stage play
, which you play back liberally
Whispered Encyclopedia
At rank 2, your whisper jar becomes an uncommon magic item that can tap into the broader lore of Acquisitions Incorporated. As a bonus action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, Whispered Encyclopedia
3 Construction Permits, Whispered Warnings
4 Efficient Upgrades, Whispered Arcana
Proficiencies and Starting Equipment As a rank 1 loremonger, you gain one of
words at the same pace they were recorded. Activating the playback of a particular recording is an action. Things Recorded in Your Whisper Jar d8 Recording
1 A live recording of the only
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, Whispered Encyclopedia
3 Construction Permits, Whispered Warnings
4 Efficient Upgrades, Whispered Arcana
Proficiencies and Starting Equipment As a rank 1 loremonger, you gain one of
words at the same pace they were recorded. Activating the playback of a particular recording is an action. Things Recorded in Your Whisper Jar d8 Recording
1 A live recording of the only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
amusement. Such grisly scenes can also be seen scattered throughout the lair as reminders of the dragon’s power, and as distractions and warnings for would-be interlopers. Underground. The hollow center
zombies take their turn immediately after this lair action. Each one reverts to an inanimate corpse after 1 minute, when the dragon uses this lair action again, or when the zombie is destroyed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
amusement. Such grisly scenes can also be seen scattered throughout the lair as reminders of the dragon’s power, and as distractions and warnings for would-be interlopers. Underground. The hollow center
zombies take their turn immediately after this lair action. Each one reverts to an inanimate corpse after 1 minute, when the dragon uses this lair action again, or when the zombie is destroyed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
up at you from the balcony below, wearing a mask that is a replica of the devil face at the tomb entrance. Without saying a word, the figure steps out of sight.
If the characters take action at once
east wall of the balcony on level 2, engraved with another of Acererak’s cryptic warnings in Common. (Give the players a copy of handout 18 in appendix E.) It reads as follows: The ring is a path to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
its post. Should an intruder ignore its warnings, a spectator attempts to drive away the intruder with its magical eye rays. At the end of its service, a spectator might discorporate back into
target can’t take Reactions until the end of its next turn. On its next turn, the target can’t move, and it uses its action to make a melee or ranged attack against a randomly determined creature within
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
its post. Should an intruder ignore its warnings, a spectator attempts to drive away the intruder with its magical eye rays. At the end of its service, a spectator might discorporate back into
target can’t take Reactions until the end of its next turn. On its next turn, the target can’t move, and it uses its action to make a melee or ranged attack against a randomly determined creature within
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
up at you from the balcony below, wearing a mask that is a replica of the devil face at the tomb entrance. Without saying a word, the figure steps out of sight.
If the characters take action at once
east wall of the balcony on level 2, engraved with another of Acererak’s cryptic warnings in Common. (Give the players a copy of handout 18 in appendix E.) It reads as follows: The ring is a path to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
back of the vehicle is the only entrance, and Ignus used a spell scroll of arcane lock to seal it. A character can use an action to try to pull open the magically sealed hatch, doing so with a successful
surrenders if reduced to 10 hit points or fewer. Ignus and Tockworth are rivals, and Ignus long suspected Tockworth’s experiments would prove troublesome for Little Lockford. His public warnings about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
back of the vehicle is the only entrance, and Ignus used a spell scroll of arcane lock to seal it. A character can use an action to try to pull open the magically sealed hatch, doing so with a successful
surrenders if reduced to 10 hit points or fewer. Ignus and Tockworth are rivals, and Ignus long suspected Tockworth’s experiments would prove troublesome for Little Lockford. His public warnings about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
is consistent with the character’s personality trait, flaw, or bond. The character’s action should be notable in some way. It might drive the story forward, push the adventurers into danger, or make
ghouls, but you can reward the character’s daring maneuver with inspiration. Such a reward tells the players that you want them to embrace swashbuckling action. This approach is great for campaigns that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
. Fresh as I was from Evereska, I’d never heard the warnings of the wise regarding this site. I am either extraordinarily beloved of Solonor, or stupidly lucky, to have made it back out alive. Tragically
against those who stumbled into them. I had the terrible opportunity to see one of them in action, when the Avowed scholar unknowingly breached one of those so-called webs and set off a ball of fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
. Fresh as I was from Evereska, I’d never heard the warnings of the wise regarding this site. I am either extraordinarily beloved of Solonor, or stupidly lucky, to have made it back out alive. Tragically
against those who stumbled into them. I had the terrible opportunity to see one of them in action, when the Avowed scholar unknowingly breached one of those so-called webs and set off a ball of fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
is consistent with the character’s personality trait, flaw, or bond. The character’s action should be notable in some way. It might drive the story forward, push the adventurers into danger, or make
ghouls, but you can reward the character’s daring maneuver with inspiration. Such a reward tells the players that you want them to embrace swashbuckling action. This approach is great for campaigns that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
, his attitude becomes Indifferent.
As an Influence action, a character can ask for Kaynen’s help to heal the forest. The character makes a DC 12 Charisma (Persuasion) check. On a successful check
characters.
As a Search action, a character can examine the ground around the lair entrance and make a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check. On a successful check, the character finds Armin’s boot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
, his attitude becomes Indifferent.
As an Influence action, a character can ask for Kaynen’s help to heal the forest. The character makes a DC 12 Charisma (Persuasion) check. On a successful check
characters.
As a Search action, a character can examine the ground around the lair entrance and make a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check. On a successful check, the character finds Armin’s boot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Beacon. The bearer can use a bonus action to cause the item to shed bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet, or to extinguish the light. 2 Compass. The wielder can use
an action to learn which way is north. 3 Conscientious. When the bearer of this item contemplates or undertakes a malevolent act, the item enhances pangs of conscience. 4 Delver. While underground
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Beacon. The bearer can use a bonus action to cause the item to shed bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet, or to extinguish the light. 2 Compass. The wielder can use
an action to learn which way is north. 3 Conscientious. When the bearer of this item contemplates or undertakes a malevolent act, the item enhances pangs of conscience. 4 Delver. While underground
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
characters, use his warnings to reinforce the danger of engaging Lord Soth in outright combat. Captive Soldier. If the soldier Caradoc is possessing drops to 0 hit points, allow her to make death saving
, or face her in honorable, one-on-one combat. Regardless of their response, she begins battle by using her Terrifying Litany action. Kern fights to the death and prioritizes attacking foes that seek
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
!”
Have the characters roll initiative for their dream-selves. Each character is restrained by the black sludge. On its turn, a character must use its action to try to get free of the sludge, doing so with
of this dream, the freed character can do nothing except use the Help action on each of its turns to assist another character still trapped in the sludge. A character who fails the initial check to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
!”
Have the characters roll initiative for their dream-selves. Each character is restrained by the black sludge. On its turn, a character must use its action to try to get free of the sludge, doing so with
of this dream, the freed character can do nothing except use the Help action on each of its turns to assist another character still trapped in the sludge. A character who fails the initial check to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
characters, use his warnings to reinforce the danger of engaging Lord Soth in outright combat. Captive Soldier. If the soldier Caradoc is possessing drops to 0 hit points, allow her to make death saving
, or face her in honorable, one-on-one combat. Regardless of their response, she begins battle by using her Terrifying Litany action. Kern fights to the death and prioritizes attacking foes that seek
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
this chapter). 5. Anticipate the Villain’s Reactions As the adventurers pursue their goals and foil the villain’s plans, how does the villain respond? Does it lash out in violence or send dire warnings
from those actions, think about how the adventurers are likely to react. If they can prevent an action or hamper its success, what effect does that have on the villain’s overall plan? What can the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
this chapter). 5. Anticipate the Villain’s Reactions As the adventurers pursue their goals and foil the villain’s plans, how does the villain respond? Does it lash out in violence or send dire warnings
from those actions, think about how the adventurers are likely to react. If they can prevent an action or hamper its success, what effect does that have on the villain’s overall plan? What can the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
telepathy to politely instruct the intruders to leave the area. If the intruders behave threateningly or ignore its warnings, the magen tries to drive them away using suggestion spells, or failing that
. Even though they are conjoined, the brain in a jar and the helmed horror roll initiative separately and attack as separate creatures. The brain can detach from the helmed horror as a bonus action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
telepathy to politely instruct the intruders to leave the area. If the intruders behave threateningly or ignore its warnings, the magen tries to drive them away using suggestion spells, or failing that
. Even though they are conjoined, the brain in a jar and the helmed horror roll initiative separately and attack as separate creatures. The brain can detach from the helmed horror as a bonus action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
usually send omens as either warnings or as signs of their favor. The response to the augury spell takes the form of an omen foretelling weal or woe, and the gods might use omens in the same way, even
without being asked to provide a sign. When a divine champion sets out on a course of action, a god might express approval or disapproval, hoping to either encourage or dissuade the mortal. The augury
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
usually send omens as either warnings or as signs of their favor. The response to the augury spell takes the form of an omen foretelling weal or woe, and the gods might use omens in the same way, even
without being asked to provide a sign. When a divine champion sets out on a course of action, a god might express approval or disapproval, hoping to either encourage or dissuade the mortal. The augury
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
beehive.
The locked cage holds what little treasure the Guardians of Gorm have accumulated. As an action, a character can pick the lock with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check using
swarms are dealt with, characters can safely harvest 1d4 doses of healing honey from the hive. A creature that consumes one dose of this honey as an action regains 1d4 + 1 hit points. Treasure. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
beehive.
The locked cage holds what little treasure the Guardians of Gorm have accumulated. As an action, a character can pick the lock with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check using
swarms are dealt with, characters can safely harvest 1d4 doses of healing honey from the hive. A creature that consumes one dose of this honey as an action regains 1d4 + 1 hit points. Treasure. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Detect. The
on a successful one.
Legendary Actions
The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Detect. The
on a successful one.
Legendary Actions
The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
positions against the wall near the door, then try to surprise intruders. The captives are too intimidated to shout warnings or call for help. Cell Doors. The cell doors feature simple locks requiring
construction with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check. Any creature, including Ssarnak, can dislodge one end of either bridge, dropping it into the crevasse, as an action. A creature that falls into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
positions against the wall near the door, then try to surprise intruders. The captives are too intimidated to shout warnings or call for help. Cell Doors. The cell doors feature simple locks requiring
construction with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check. Any creature, including Ssarnak, can dislodge one end of either bridge, dropping it into the crevasse, as an action. A creature that falls into