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Returning 31 results for 'Infernal language'.
Species
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
three broad categories. Tieflings born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal language, passed down through generations, that
ancient sin, for which they and their children and their children’s children will always be held accountable.
Infernal Bloodline
Tieflings are derived from human bloodlines, and in the broadest
Tiefling
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
three broad categories. Tieflings born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal language, passed down through generations, that
ancient sin, for which they and their children and their children’s children will always be held accountable.
Infernal Bloodline
Tieflings are derived from human bloodlines, and in the broadest
backgrounds
bonded and dedicated people who pursue a common, if esoteric, goal.
Feat: Cult Intiate
Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, choose one (Cultist Affinity table skill recommended)
Language: Choose one
(Cultist Affinity table language recommended)
Tool Proficiency: Calligrapher's Supplies
Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) Calligrapher's Supplies, Costume (cult garb), Holy Symbol (Amulet: cult insignia
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
known today. However, its true origins derive from a planar craft that crashed in the Barrier Peaks, for the Infernal Machine once functioned as this craft’s central command console.
Explorers who
Lum. By experimenting with its many controls, he was able to achieve astounding and destructive magical effects in the building of his empire, and so the artifact came to be known as the Infernal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Language The Donjon Sphere’s creators spoke and wrote Infernal. All instructions, labels, and other visible text in the sphere are in this language. The doors respond only to Infernal. Creatures
native to the sphere presume anyone communicating with them in a language other than Infernal is a trespasser, though drones overlook the offense if the offender has a key card or is accompanied by a creature that does.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
speak Goblin, and Orc is an exotic language (see the Exotic Languages of Eberron table). Members of all races in Xen’drik speak Giant and use it as their trade language. Infernal is the common tongue of
all fiends. Infernal is sometimes called “Khyber’s Speech,” while Celestial is “the tongue of Siberys.” With the DM’s approval, you can exchange a language granted by your race for a different language
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Goblinoids Dwarvish Halfling Halflings Common Orc Orcs Dwarvish Elvish Alphabet Exotic Languages Language Typical Speakers Script Abyssal Demons Infernal Celestial Celestials Celestial Draconic
your character sheet. Choose your languages from the Standard Languages table, or choose one that is common in your campaign. With your DM’s permission, you can instead choose a language from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
dominated the continent before humanity arrived. Orcish is a dead language; it may be encountered in ancient inscriptions, but modern orcs speak Goblin.
Infernal is spoken by spirits that embody evil
. This incorporates Abyssal; all fiends speak a common language. Infernal is sometimes called “Khyber’s speech,” while Celestial is “the tongue of Siberys.”
Riedran is the common tongue of the continent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Language Like Sigil, the Outlands are home to speakers of every language, but creatures generally speak Common. Still, certain locations attract those who favor a particular tongue. For example
, residents of towns with high concentrations of devils tend to also speak Infernal, while those in locales frequented by angels prefer to trumpet their holy praise in Celestial.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Tiefling Names Tiefling names fall into three broad categories. Tieflings born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal language
then try to embody that concept. For some, the chosen name is a noble quest. For others, it’s a grim destiny. Male Infernal Names: Akmenos, Amnon, Barakas, Damakos, Ekemon, Iados, Kairon, Leucis, Melech
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Languages If your character’s race has the Languages trait, that trait includes languages that your character is assumed to know, usually Common and the language of your ancestors. For example, a
Languages trait. To customize the languages you know, you may replace each language in your Languages trait with a language from the following list: Abyssal, Celestial, Common, Deep Speech, Draconic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Tiefling Names
Tiefling names fall into three broad categories. Tieflings born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal
language, passed down through generations, that reflect their fiendish heritage. And some younger tieflings, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a virtue or other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Dwarvish
Halfling Halflings Common
Orc Orcs Dwarvish
Exotic Languages Language Typical Speakers Script
Abyssal Demons Infernal
Celestial Celestials Celestial
from the Standard Languages table, or choose one that is common in your campaign. With your DM’s permission, you can instead choose a language from the Exotic Languages table or a secret language
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
let a character learn a rare language. Rare Languages Language Origin Abyssal Demons of the Abyss Celestial Celestials Deep Speech Aberrations Druidic Druidic circles Infernal Devils of the Nine
languages: Common plus two languages you roll or choose from the Standard Languages table. Knowledge of a language means your character can communicate in it, read it, and write it. Your class and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Plane. Some features let a character learn a rare language. Rare Languages Language Origin Abyssal Demons of the Abyss Celestial Celestials Deep Speech Aberrations Druidic Druidic circles Infernal
at least three languages: Common plus two languages you roll or choose from the Standard Languages table. Knowledge of a language means your character can communicate in it, read it, and write it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
+0
Immunities Poison; Charmed, Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Understands Common plus one other language but can’t speak
CR 0 (XP 10; PB +2)
Traits
by magical Darkness); Passive Perception 13
Languages Infernal; telepathy 120 ft.
CR 11 (XP 7,200; PB +4)
Traits
Diabolical Restoration. If the devil dies outside the Nine Hells, its body
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Resistances acid, fire, lightning
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities frightened, poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages Infernal
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP
this way, the creature loses all weapon and skill proficiencies, it can’t cast spells, it can’t understand language, and it has disadvantage on Intelligence saving throws. The target can repeat the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Abyssal, Infernal, telepathy 60 ft.
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Amphibious. The hydroloth can breathe air and water
spells; it can’t understand language; and if its Intelligence and Charisma scores are higher than 5, they become 5. Each time the target finishes a long rest, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Abyssal, Infernal, telepathy 60 ft.
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)
Amphibious. The hydroloth can breathe air and water.
Innate Spellcasting. The
loses all proficiencies, it can’t cast spells, it can’t understand language, and if its Intelligence and Charisma scores are higher than 5, they become 5. Each time the target finishes a long rest, it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
)
INT
9(−1)
WIS
11(+0)
CHA
9(−1)
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Reckless. At the start of its turn, the
., passive Perception 12
Languages Infernal, telepathy 120 ft.
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)
Devil’s Sight. Magical darkness doesn’t impede the devil’s darkvision.
Magic Resistance. The devil has advantage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
, Psychic
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 15
Languages Abyssal, Common, Infernal; telepathy 60 ft.
CR 4 (XP 1,100; PB +2)
Traits
Succubus Form. When the incubus finishes a Long Rest
Perception 10
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2)
Actions
Multiattack. The knight makes two attacks, using Greatsword or Heavy Crossbow in any combination.
Greatsword
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, Draconic, Elvish, Infernal, Sylvan
Challenge 20 (25,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6
Boon of Immortality. Iggwilv is immune to any effect that would age her, and she can’t die from old age.
Legendary
regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn.
Witchcraft. Iggwilv uses Spellcasting or Fey Step.
Dark Speech (Costs 2 Actions). Iggwilv utters a phrase in a forbidden language and targets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Perception 10
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2)
Actions
Multiattack. The knight makes two attacks, using Greatsword or Heavy Crossbow in any combination.
Greatsword
, Perception +11
Immunities Cold, Lightning; Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Restrained
Senses Truesight 120 ft.; Passive Perception 21
Languages Understands Abyssal, Celestial, Infernal, and Primordial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
leading to this room hears a half dozen humanoid voices chanting in Infernal. Characters who listen to the chants and understand that language can discern praise heaped upon the archdevil Zariel for
ingredients and spices. V26. Temple of Zariel The iron double door leading to this room has Infernal runes carved into its arched door frame. A character who understands Infernal can translate these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
they die. The beneficiary gains the ability to speak and understand Infernal, if he or she doesn’t already know the language. (The hell hounds understand no other language.) Sulfurous smoke issues from the beneficiary’s pores whenever he or she speaks Infernal.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Fire, Poison; Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 120 ft. (unimpeded by magical Darkness); Passive Perception 11
Languages Infernal; telepathy 120 ft.
CR 8 (XP 3,900; PB +3)
Traits
Diabolical
. The devil has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Multiattack. The devil makes two Chain attacks and uses Conjure Infernal Chain.
Chain. Melee Attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
language
CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2)
Actions
Multiattack. The pirate makes two Dagger attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Enthralling Panache.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +5
Pistol, Rapier
Senses Passive Perception 15
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 6 (XP 2,300; PB +3)
Actions
Multiattack. The pirate makes three attacks, using Rapier or Pistol in any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
, which knows Modron and Common Sign Language. The duodrone is hiding from Ylagan and prefers to be left alone. If the characters pester it, the duodrone produces a Glyph Card (see “Starglass Waypoint
attack. They are otherwise Indifferent toward intruders and fight only in self-defense. They know Modron and Common Sign Language. Treasure. The four real crates contain goods the githyanki left
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
, Infernal, thieves’ cant
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Special Equipment. Garret wears a ring of warmth (included in his statistics) and wields a gambler’s blade longsword (see appendix D).
Bardic Inspiration
)
INT
11(+0)
WIS
16(+3)
CHA
10(+0)
Skills Acrobatics +5, Insight +5, Stealth +5
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 3 (700
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, Shortsword, Thieves’ Tools
Senses Passive Perception 16
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2)
Actions
Shortsword. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2
Languages Abyssal, Common, Infernal; telepathy 60 ft.
CR 4 (XP 1,100; PB +2)
Traits
Incubus Form. When the succubus finishes a Long Rest, it can shape-shift into an Incubus, using that stat block
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Cold
Immunities Fire, Poison; Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 120 ft. (unimpeded by magical Darkness); Passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Infernal
CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2)
Traits
Magic
Immunities Poison; Exhaustion, Poisoned
Gear Shortbow, Shortsword
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 9
Languages Understands Common plus one other language but can’t speak
CR 1/4 (XP 50