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You touch a corpse and leave a magical mark. You can choose to make it a visible mark that appears as a rune or word written on the flesh, or you can choose to make the mark Invisible. A creature that takes the Study action to specifically examine a corpse automatically detects it, whether visible or Invisible. Available For: Bard (Legacy), Sorcerer (Legacy), Warlock (Legacy), Wizard (Legacy),โฆ
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Weapon (club), legendary (requires attunement by a Paladin) You gain a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. When you hit a Fiend or an Undead with it, that creature takes an extra 2d10 Radiant damage. While you hold the drawn weapon, it creates a 10-foot Emanation originating from you. You and all creatures Friendly to you in the Emanation have Advantage onโฆ
You place a curse on a creature that you can see within range. Until the spell ends, you deal an extra 1d6 Necrotic damage to the target whenever you hit it with an attack roll. Also, choose one ability when you cast the spell. The target has Disadvantage on ability checks made with the chosen ability. If the target drops to 0 Hit Points before this spell ends, you can take a Bonus Action on aโฆ
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
Yochlols embody the pernicious will and infectious philosophies of the Abyss. In their rarely seen true forms, these noxious manipulators appear as ever-shifting masses of dripping tentacles and toxic flesh crowned by a single baleful eye. More often, though, yochlols take the form of spiders or zealous cultists. They use manipulative magic and dangerous rhetoric to spread demonic cults, corruptโฆ
Bandit deceivers use magic to disguise their activities or create flashy distractions. Bandits Bandits use the threat of violence to take what they want. Such criminals include gang members, desperadoes, and lawless mercenaries. Yet not all bandits are motivated by greed. Some are driven to lives of crime by unjust laws, desperation, or the threats of merciless leaders. Roll on or choose a resultโฆ
Armor (double mail), rare (requires attunement) While wearing this armor, you donโt have the Unconscious condition when you are at 0 Hit Points. You still make Death Saving Throws normally. You canโt use the Help action to make a Medicine check to stabilize yourself. Also called tvifold brynja, the rings of this chain mail are doubled, so each pair is passed through by four pairs of other rings.โฆ
Choose a creature within range. The target speaks a message up to 100 words long, which is recorded on the paper used as a Material component in the spellโs casting and then sealed in the envelope with the ball of wax. While holding the envelope, the intended recipient (designated when you cast the spell) can open it as a Magic action. The envelope can also be opened if itโs targeted by a Knockโฆ
Level 1 Illusion (Bard, Wizard) Casting Time: 1 minute or Ritual Range: 5 feet Components: S, M (a ball of wax worth 10+ GF, which the spell consumes; a blank piece of paper; and an envelope) Duration: 30 days Choose a creature within range. The target speaks a message up to 100 words long, which is recorded on the paper used as a Material component in the spellโs casting and then sealed in theโฆ
Armor (double mail), uncommon Metal armor made of songsteel rings like a bell or chime when it clangs against an object. When wearing the armor, you can call out to Volund as a Bonus Action. Until the end of your next turn, you take 5 less damage from all attacks that hit you. Once you use this feature, you must finish a Long Rest before you can use it again. Also called tvifold brynja, the ringsโฆ
Multiattack. The huskarl makes two attacks, using Battle Axe and Javelin in any combination. Battle Axe. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) Slashing damage. Javelin. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) Piercing damage. Reactions Interpose. Trigger: An ally within 5 feet of the huskarl takes damage. Response: The huskarl takes theโฆ
Primal Strike. Once on each of its turns, when the druid hits a creature with an attack, it deals an extra1d8 Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Thunder damage (chosen on a successful hit). Actions Multiattack. The druid makes three attacks, or it casts a spell. Fang and Claw (Wild Shape Only). Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Hit: 17 (4d6 + 3) Radiant damage, and the target has the Prone condition.โฆ
Devil of Guile and Temptation With a name that hints at their skill at gathering souls for the Nine Hells, harvester devils are smooth-talking creatures that resemble tieflings. Also known as falxugons among the ranks of the Nine Hells, harvester devils have short horns and expressive tails. Most harvester devils dress in flattering finery. They promise wealth or influence to corruptible mortals,โฆ
With a name that hints at their skill at gathering souls for the Nine Hells, harvester devils are smooth-talking creatures that resemble tieflings. Also known as falxugons among the ranks of the Nine Hells, harvester devils have short horns and expressive tails. Most harvester devils dress in flattering finery. They promise wealth or influence to corruptible mortals, often securing a deal with aโฆ
Also known as kytons, chain devils consider themselves morbid artisans who use deception, menace, and vicious metal to coerce prisoners into betraying themselves. Many serve powerful devils, wrenching secrets from imprisoned souls using deadly, animate chains. Left to their own devices, chain devils encourage ruthless individuals to pursue forbidden magic, leading their pupils down paths to theโฆ
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.
Type: Adventuring Gear Cost: -- Weight: -- Combat A pluck of yanari hair is a versatile ingredient that can be used in dozens of potions recipes. However, you wonโt find many witches using it, as the magical properties of the hair are a trade secret held closely by the vendors of the Yanari Market.
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