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Returning 35 results for 'arcane common'.
Monsters
Netheril’s Fall
Magic Resistance. The eddy has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The eddy makes two attacks, using Searing Swipe or Arcane Bolt in any combination
’s choice).
Arcane Bolt. Ranged Attack Roll: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Arcane Bolt"}, range 120 ft. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d10+3", "rollType
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
only.Cold and Calculating Lich Wizard
Valindra Shadowmantle was a selfish and ambitious high elf wizard who eschewed her community in search of arcane power in the wider world. Valindra has no compunctions
about forming allies of convenience, and she’s worked with Szass Tam and his Red Wizards of Thay, the Arcane Brotherhood of Luskan, devil cultists, and more.
Although Valindra has the sunken
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2
);{"diceNotation":"1d10+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.
Spellcasting. The mage casts one of the following spells, using Intelligence as the
classes
Player’s Handbook
Support Combat Skills with Arcane Magic
Eldritch Knights combine the martial mastery common to all Fighters with a careful study of magic. Their spells both complement and extend their combat skills
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
following spells, requiring no components:
At will: arcane eye
3/day each: clairvoyance, confusion, dream, eyebite
Magic Resistance. The quori has advantage on saving throws against spells and other
magical effects.Multiattack. The quori makes two Soul Binding attacks. Alternatively, it can make four attacks with Arcane Blast.
Arcane Blast. Ranged Spell Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13
classes
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
settlements, such as those along the Sword Coast, and wield their magic in service of the common good. Others realize their own strange powers by roaming equally strange lands, from the magic-blasted wastes
of the desert of Anauroch to the godtouched wilds of the Old Empires.
Wherever they go in the Realms, spellfire Sorcerers are courted by factions with interests in the arcane arts, such as the Harpers, Cult of the Dragon, and Red Wizards.
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
attunement). It can be used as an arcane focus. Whoever is attuned to the blast scepter gains resistance to fire and lightning damage and can, as an action, use it to cast thunderwave as a 4th-level spell
restrictions (see “Alterations to Magic”).
Arcane Recovery (1/Day). When he finishes a short rest, Halaster recovers all his spell slots of 5th level and lower.
Legendary Resistance (3
Kobold
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
as the dragon-goddess of all chromatic dragons, and as the master of their racial god, Kurtulmak.
Arcane Magic Users
Unlike some other humanoids, kobolds don’t fear or shun arcane magic. They
divination (to find raw materials and foresee threats to the tribe).
The main reason why kobolds depend on arcane magic rather than divine is Kurtulmak’s imprisonment, which makes it difficult for
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
with opportunities for arcane study, although its masters are dispersed across individual wizards’ abodes and lack concentrated communities.
You spent years learning the lore of the multiverse
answer, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Specialty
To determine the nature of your scholarly training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below.
d8
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
, cloudkill, disintegrate, etherealness, find the path (cast as 1 action), greater invisibility, haste, locate object, mass suggestion, mirage arcane (cast as 1 action), prismatic sprayKlauth can take 3
legendary red dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic, which creates one or more of the following effects:
Small earthquakes are common within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair.
Water
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
;Disguise kit
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: A Dimir insignia, three small knives, a set of dark-colored common clothes, and the starting equipment of the background described in this
3rd
gaseous form, meld into stone, nondetection
4th
arcane eye, freedom of movement
5th
modify memory
Your magic is meant to be subtle and undetectable, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Arcane Study Level 5 Bastion Facility Prerequisite: Ability to use an Arcane Focus or tool as a Spellcasting Focus
Space: Roomy
Hirelings: 1
Order: Craft
An Arcane Study is a place of quiet
research that contains one or more desks and bookshelves. Arcane Study Charm. After spending a Long Rest in your Bastion, you gain a magical Charm (see “Supernatural Gifts” in chapter 3) that lasts for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Chapter 5: Magic Items Arcane magic plays a vital role in the Five Nations. Common magic items are widespread in the world. The crystals known as dragonshards serve as the fuel of the magical economy and are used in focus items that amplify the powers of dragonmarks.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Wandslingers The Last War saw a dramatic increase in the use of magic in battle. Aundair was the first nation to field units of arcane dragoons, but as the war continued cantrip specialists could be
found in the armies of most nations. Due to the considerable training required to master magic, this has remained an elite specialty. The common soldier wields a spear or crossbow but it’s not unusual
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Orb of Direction Wondrous Item, Common This orb can be used as an Arcane Focus. While holding this orb, you can take a Magic action to determine which way is magnetic north. Nothing happens if the orb is used in a location that has no magnetic north.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Orb of Time Wondrous Item, Common This orb can be used as an Arcane Focus. While holding the orb, you can take a Magic action to determine whether it is morning, afternoon, evening, or nighttime. This property functions only on the Material Plane.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
its complex study. The most common arcane traditions in the multiverse revolve around the schools of magic. Wizards through the ages have cataloged thousands of spells, grouping them into eight
Arcane Traditions The study of wizardry is ancient, stretching back to the earliest mortal discoveries of magic. It is firmly established in the worlds of D&D, with various traditions dedicated to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
magical reagents. Most of them have small libraries containing works related to the workshop’s signature creations. Arcane Workshop Features Arcane workshops have many features in common, from workbenches
Arcane Workshop Map 4.1 depicts an arcane workshop, of a sort commonly constructed by the fabricators of House Cannith. These facilities are well stocked with raw materials, artisans’ tools, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Keycharm Wondrous item, common (requires attunement by a creature with the Mark of Warding) This small stylized key plays a vital role in the work of House Kundarak. If you cast the alarm, arcane
lock, or glyph of warding spell, you can tie the effect to the keycharm so that whoever holds it receives the notification from the alarm spell, bypasses the lock of the arcane lock spell, or avoids
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Fighter Fighters are common in almost every guild, with Dimir as the notable exception. In a world where constant tension among the guilds often blooms into physical violence, fighters are the core
of most guilds’ defenses. Fighter Subclass Guild Arcane Archer* Selesnya Battle Master Azorius, Boros, Orzhov, Selesnya Cavalier* Azorius, Boros Champion Azorius, Boros, Golgari, Gruul, Orzhov
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Aundair Capital: Fairhaven Noted for Arcane magic, cheese, education, fashion, grains, wine Aundair is a realm of grand cities surrounded by fertile farmlands. Its legendary founder was devoted to
Nations, but it is especially common in Aundair; the nation produces more magewrights and wandslingers than any other. From the nobles in the towers of Fairhaven to the common folk working the vast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Keycharm Wondrous item, common (requires attunement by a creature with the Mark of Warding) This small stylized key plays a vital role in the work of House Kundarak. If you cast the alarm, arcane
lock, or glyph of warding spell, you can tie the effect to the keycharm so that whoever holds it receives the notification from the alarm spell, bypasses the lock of the arcane lock spell, or avoids
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
its complex study. The most common arcane traditions in the multiverse revolve around the schools of magic. Wizards through the ages have cataloged thousands of spells, grouping them into eight
Arcane Traditions The study of wizardry is ancient, stretching back to the earliest mortal discoveries of magic. It is firmly established in the worlds of D&D, with various traditions dedicated to
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
and twisted remains of a failed experiment, a hammer, a block and tackle, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 5 gp (Azorius 1-zino coins)
Feature: Urban Infrastructure
The popular
sparkles.
If you use an arcane focus, it probably takes the form of an intricate device that could include metal gauntlets, glass canisters, copper tubing, and leather straps attaching it to your body
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
, Deception +5, Sleight of Hand +3
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages Common
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +4 to hit
Mage of Usamigaras The common members of the Mages of Usamigaras use their magical talents to charm and deceive the faction’s opponents. Jaqueline Florencio
Mage of Usamigaras Medium
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
sorcerers who manifest among them. ARCANE SPELLCASTERS
The common folk of Faerûn often make little distinction between sorcerers, warlocks, and wizards. Most mages see little point in kindling rivalries
Gate, Neverwinter, and Waterdeep — all have a few sorcerers, since people with magic gravitate to places where their abilities are valued. Sorcerers are slightly more common among cultures steeped in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Prisoner 237: Vaelish Gant Vaelish Gant, Prisoner 237 within the walls of Revel’s End, is a member of the Arcane Brotherhood who first engaged in criminal activity by insinuating himself into the
trade network of Ten-Towns. He hoped that his work would help the Arcane Brotherhood gain control of the region. A few years ago, shortly after his arrival in Ten-Towns, Gant established a protection
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Common
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Multiattack. The champion makes two Arcane Burst attacks or makes one Arcane Burst attack and uses Spellcasting.
Arcane Burst. Melee or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
remain in the necropolis for too long are likely to contract an arcane blight (see below). Arcane Blight Any humanoid that spends 12 hours in the necropolis must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving
throw or contract an arcane blight. This magical disease transforms the humanoid into a nothic, but only after the victim experiences hallucinations and feelings of isolation and paranoia. Other symptoms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
12
Languages Common plus any three languages
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Multiattack. The tower sage makes two Arcane Burst attacks and can use Starry Radiance if
available.
Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) radiant damage.
Starry Radiance (Recharge 5–6). Dazzling light bursts from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Languages Common plus three other languages
CR 6 (XP 2,300; PB +3)
Actions
Multiattack. The mage makes three Arcane Burst attacks.
Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masters: Arcana Unleashed Play-Along Pack
+5 +10
Wis 15 +2 +7
Cha 16 +3 +3
Skills Arcana +15, History +10, Perception +7
Gear Staff
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 17
Languages Common plus five other
Arcane Burst attacks.
Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +10, reach 5 ft. or range 150 ft. Hit: 27 (4d10 + 5) Force damage.
Spellcasting. The archmage casts one of the following spells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the towers of Fairhaven to the common folk working the vast vineyards of Bluevine, Aundairians value wit and wisdom. Aundairians prefer finesse to brute force and appreciate cunning wordplay and fine
Aundair is a small nation, its arcane superiority allowed it retain its dominion during the Last War. The people of Aundair know that knowledge is power, and they take pride in their nation’s magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Choosing a Race Humans are the most common people in the worlds of D&D, but they live and work alongside dwarves, elves, halflings, and countless other fantastic species. Your character belongs to
one of these peoples. Not every intelligent race of the multiverse is appropriate for a player-controlled adventurer. Dwarves, elves, halflings, and humans are the most common races to produce the sort
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Choosing a Race Humans are the most common people in the worlds of D&D, but they live and work alongside dwarves, elves, halflings, and countless other fantastic species. Your character belongs to
one of these peoples. Not every intelligent race of the multiverse is appropriate for a player-controlled adventurer. Dwarves, elves, halflings, and humans are the most common races to produce the sort