The hafgufa is a titanic sea monster that preys on whales and ships. A hafgufa often lurks near the surface along trade routes, its mouth open so wide that its teeth jut above the waterline and appear as rocks that must be navigated between. When attacking, the hafgufa typically uses its terrible breath to incapacitate prey before plucking them up with its tentacles to feed into its open mouth.โฆ
Ketgrinn are catlike Fey spirits who delight in puzzles, riddles, and bargains. They have large, bright eyes and too-wide grins that gleam starkly even in shadows. Ketgrinn are tricksters and spies, often sent by those they serve to steal the voices of a rivalโs minions to sow chaos and confusion. Secret. Ketgrinn canโt resist a puzzle or riddle, and a difficult one can send a ketgrinnโs mindโฆ
Weapon (rapier), very rare (requires attunement) This item appears to be a sword hilt that has a small hole on either end of it. The hilt is made of clear quartz and contains an hourglass with sand inside it. Despite the holes on the hilt, the sand never seems to flow out of the hourglass. You can take a Bonus Action and use a command word to cause it to magically form a thin blade of sand. Theโฆ
A passage appears at a point that you can see on a wooden, plaster, or stone surface (such as a wall, ceiling, or floor) within range and lasts for the duration. You choose the openingโs dimensions: up to 5 feet wide, 8 feet tall, and 20 feet deep. The passage creates no instability in a structure surrounding it. When the opening disappears, any creatures or objects still in the passage createdโฆ
The Ruinbound are mutants that can be born to any humanoid species that has contact with the Daelkyr or their minions. A Ruinbound is born with a personal symbiontโan unnatural entity bound to the child. Unlike most symbionts, this entity cannot be separated from its host, and the two are permanently fused. Many Ruinbound have additional disturbing mutations; you can roll on the Ruinboundโฆ
Dingpots are animated objects created to assist in magical and alchemical researchโor simply to help in the kitchen. Often cheerful, dingpots delight in serving up delicious meals, soothing tea, and the occasional magical draught.
Wondrous Item, common Appearance This shell has been carved into a small disc. It retains many of the surface features of the shell, including ribbing and growth lines. Rules When entering a settlement of 100 inhabitants or more, this shell takes on the appearance of the highest value coin for that settlement. A DC 12 Arcana check can determine that the coin is magical, but an effect that dispelsโฆ
Hypnovulfen resemble massive wolves with unnaturally large orange eyes and wide, crooked maws. Despite their size, hypnovulfen are shockingly stealthy, able to stalk their prey and snare them with a hypnotic gaze from the shadows. The gaze beguiles victims into seeing a loved one beckoning them closer for a warm embrace. All the better for a hypnovulfen to feed and consume the unfortunateโฆ
The siege weapon in Neverwinterโs defense zone (see Map 1.4) is a ballista modified so that its recoil automatically loads another bolt from its magazine.
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Make a Deal with the Lower Planes Your pact draws on the Lower Planes, the realms of perdition. You might forge a bargain with a demon lord such as Demogorgon or Orcus; an archdevil such as Asmodeus; or a pit fiend, balor, yugoloth, or night hag that is especially mighty. That patronโs aims are evilโthe corruption or destruction of all things, ultimately including youโand your path is defined byโฆ
You create a ward against magical travel that protects up to 40,000 square feet of floor space to a height of 30 feet above the floor. For the duration, creatures canโt teleport into the area or use portals, such as those created by the Gate spell, to enter the area. The spell proofs the area against planar travel, and therefore prevents creatures from accessing the area by way of the Astralโฆ
Armor (ring mail), very rare You have a +2 bonus to AC while wearing this armor. This armor is leather armor with heavy rings sewn into it. The rings help reinforce the armor against blows from swords and axes. Ring mail is inferior to chain mail, and it's usually worn only by those who can't afford better armor.
The siege weapon in Waterdeepโs defense zone (see Map 1.5) is a small bronze cannon inlaid with arcane runes and mounted on a heavy tripod. It launches balls of crackling electricity.
Armor (ring mail), legendary You have a +3 bonus to AC while wearing this armor. This armor is leather armor with heavy rings sewn into it. The rings help reinforce the armor against blows from swords and axes. Ring mail is inferior to chain mail, and it's usually worn only by those who can't afford better armor.
Wondrous Item, common While carrying this blackened silver coin, if you fail a Death Saving Throw, you treat the save as a success instead. Then the coin crumbles into dust. If you carry more than one Helโs Coin, you gain the following curse instead. If you succeed on a Death Saving Throw, you treat the success as a failure. Then one Helโs Coin crumbles to dust. This curse remains until there isโฆ
The infernal legacy connects tieflings not only to Gehenna but also the Nine Hells and the raging battlefields of Acheron. Horns, spines, tails, golden eyes, and a faint odor of sulfur or smoke are common physical features of such tieflings, most of who trace their ancestry to devils.
Infernals are crafted by mighty demons and summoned by warlocksโ magic. Falling to the earth as yellow-green, molten meteorites, infernals exist only to destroy every living thing in their path. Infernals have destroyed entire cities before their energies dissipated back into the Twisting Nether.
Fenrikyn are warped worgs and winter wolves, altered by the influence of Fenris, the Great Wolf. Fenrikyn roam the cold forests and the hills of the Northlands, devouring all that they encounter. Generally solitary, fenrikyn have been known to gather into small packs or to take over a pack of wolves or worgs. Though they despise most living things, they reserve their greatest enmity forโฆ
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