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Returning 11 results for 'arcana villains'.
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Spirit Naga Spiteful Serpentine Grudge Keeper Habitat: Planar (Lower Planes), Underdark; Treasure: Arcana Alex Stone Spirit nagas loathe the world and all creatures. Possessing perfect memories
of diabolical knowledge and evil inspiration. Other villains often seek out spirit nagas as advisers and allies. Roll on or choose a result from the Spirit Naga Grievances table to inspire what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
30-foot-long, 5-foot-wide Line. Failure: 14 (4d6) Acid damage. Success: Half damage.
Arcanaloth Yugoloth of Magical Manipulation
Habitat: Planar (Lower Planes); Treasure: Arcana
While all
victims and lesser villains, beguiling foes with false promises and powerful magic.
Arcanaloths possess considerable spellcasting prowess and frequently disguise themselves with magic. While they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, Hill, Swamp; Treasure: Arcana
Green hags work bitter magic to foul all that is beautiful and pure. Whether alone or in covens of other hags, these ancient witches call on eerie forces, spreading
weaknesses of villains, the locations of lost treasures, or the ways to break curses. They might trade such knowledge for rare magic or symbolic treasures. Roll on or choose a result from the Green Hag
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Other Villains Not every troublemaker in the Dessarin Valley is a cultist. Some prefer to keep their affiliation with the elemental cults secret, while many more have nothing to do the cults. This
section presents a collection of villains from the introductory adventures and side treks in chapter 6. Drannin Splithelm Drannin is a self-serving dwarf who has always felt that, due to his heritage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
space from floor to ceiling. Someone who touches the edge of a gate’s field can assess its nature with a successful DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check. The field can be disabled by the use of a glyph
(Arcana) check. A dispel magic spell cast on the gate up to 1 minute beforehand grants advantage on this check. On a failure, the character performing the check takes 7 (2d6) force damage. Creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
succeeds on a DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check hears the villains playing a game of knucklebones. Rattling sounds are followed by shouts and groans, and then a gabble of voices as wagers are paid. If the
trying to master the art of brewing potions and concocting useful alchemical mixtures. The books and notes scattered around the room are basic texts on alchemy. Any character proficient in Arcana or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
in the center socket to open the lock. Any of the gems in the vault (area T8) suffices. A character who succeeds on a DC 13 Intelligence (Arcana or Investigation) check realizes how to open the lock
. Characters who succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana) check realize this solution. At your discretion, Ontharyx or other Humanoid mutates might suggest this solution if interrogated. T21: Worship Hall This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
scars on its sides that form the image of a draconic skull with a sword driven up through it from the bottom. A character who succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check recognizes the sigil as part
villains, Hoobur Gran’Shoop has access to whatever magic is necessary to advance the plot in the most interesting way.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. This chamber was a conjuring room where drow summoned demons using the circles etched in the floor. Any character who makes a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check recognizes the nature of the
, he or she demands a test of good faith. The prophet and entourage move to a tactically safe position. Then, to prove their sincerity, the new converts must offer the sacrifice. The villains have a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
with devices that rely on elemental power. The device on the table is a disassembled weird tank (see chapter 7). A character with proficiency in Arcana who makes a careful study of the workshop and the
over the lip. A character who climbs into the culvert mouth can easily crouch and wade forward into area C25, potentially surprising the villains there. C25. Temple of Elemental Water A glyph of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. A character can ascertain the eyestalk’s function with a successful DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check but can’t determine who’s peering through it, or from where
eyestalk (scrying sensor). Xanathar Guild Members. These villains are celebrating the capture of an off-duty City Watch captain (see area X27). Characters who eavesdrop on the chatter hear one guild