Chapter 2: Netherese Magical Anomalies - Netheril's Fall

Chapter 2: Netherese Magical Anomalies. The rampant magical experimentation in Netheril often caused strange environmental effects In ancient Netheril, rampant magical experimentation created unique environmental effects and magical hazards. At your discretion, some of these effects might persist in your present-day campaign. Environmental Effects These magical environmental effects supplement the effects found in the Dungeon Master's Guide. Communal Telepathy Zone Places in Netheril where mages engage in intense magical study for prolonged periods sometimes result in an intellectual hivemind where conceptual thought transcends language. These areas, known as communal telepathy zones, are typically no more than 300 feet in diameter. Creatures with an Intelligence score of 8+ in a communal telepathy zone gain telepathy with a range of 30 feet. Dampened Magic Zone Dampened magic zones arise where magic is failing or being absorbed by a powerful Artifact. This effect might ebb and flow based on other natural or supernatural phenomena, such as at twilight or after magical weather. In a dampened magic zone, which is typically no more than 300 feet in diameter, magical effects sputter feebly or appear ephemeral. When a creature in the area casts a spell with a duration of 1 minute or longer, the spell's duration is halved. Spell attack rolls in the area are made with Disadvantage, and creatures have Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Eerie Chanting Zone Regions where magical rituals with harmful effects habitually occur can resonate with disconcerting chanting, even after the rituals are complete. In an eerie chanting zone, which is typically no more than 300 feet in diameter, discordant chanting insinuates itself into the mind. Creatures have Disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and on Constitution saving throws to maintain Concentration. Empowered Force Zone Netherese mages often work magical energy into physical shapes such as...