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Book of Vile Darkness

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

, foul rites that allow one to transform into a death knight or lich, or long-lost spells crafted by beings so evil their names ought never to be spoken aloud. Vile Speech. While the book is on your

damage unless the creature is a Fiend or an Undead. Destroying the Book. The Book of Vile Darkness allows pages to be torn from it, but any evil lore contained on those pages finds its way back into the

Skabatha Nightshade

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

eyelashes. Underneath her makeup, her flesh is textured like rotten bark and infested with wood lice and fungus. The windup key sticking out of her back is a part of her body and no easier to remove than one

adopted daughter, surpassed them in power and carved out a Feywild domain for herself in the guise of an archfey named Zybilna. The hags wormed their way into Iggwilv’s good graces, biding their time

Yuan-ti Mind Whisperer Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Shapechanger. The yuan-ti can use its action to polymorph into a Medium snake or back into its true form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't

, crown of madness, detect thoughts, expeditious retreat, fly, hypnotic pattern, illusory script Sseth's Blessing. When the yuan-ti reduces an enemy to 0 hit points, the yuan-ti gains 9 temporary hit

Yuan-ti Mind Whisperer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Sseth’s Blessing. When the yuan-ti reduces an enemy to 0 hit points, the yuan-ti gains 9 temporary hit points.Multiattack. The yuan-ti makes two Bite attacks and one Scimitar attack, or it makes

for being self-important, sneaky, and prone to flee at the first sign of trouble.PoisonChange Shape. The yuan-ti transforms into a Medium snake or back into its true form. Its statistics are the same

Gith Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

to plunder the Material Plane and other worlds, bringing treasures and slaves back to their ageless realm. At the same time, they hunt down and kill mind flayers whenever possible, as recompense for

can manipulate the stuff of chaos and use it to their benefit; thus, they have carved out a stronghold for themselves on the plane of Limbo that is virtually impervious. Though the githzerai are

Jiangshi

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

that is Medium or Small or back into its true form. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (the

their descendants and the communities they knew in life, sowing terror and taking retribution for the slights or neglected burial rites that led to their cursed resurrections. Rigor mortis notoriously

Orcus Figurine

Magic Items Candlekeep Mysteries

Carved from an ogre’s petrified heart, the gray figurine depicts the Demon Prince of Undeath in ghastly detail, clutching his skull-topped wand in one hand and three severed heads by the hair

properties: Undead within 30 feet of the figurine can’t be turned. Dead creatures within 30 feet of the figurine can’t be brought back to life. A creature that holds the figurine while

Sorcerer Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

Golden eyes flashing, a human stretches out her hand and unleashes the dragonfire that burns in her veins. As an inferno rages around her foes, leathery wings spread from her back and she takes to

the air. Long hair whipped by a conjured wind, a half-elf spreads his arms wide and throws his head back. Lifting him momentarily off the ground, a wave of magic surges up in him, through him, and out

Reborn

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

sensations or visions of the past to come rushing back. Rather than sleeping, reborn regularly sit and dwell on the past, hoping for some revelation of what came before. Most of the time, these are dark

of Dread (detailed in chapter 3): Har’Akir. You died and endured the burial rites of this desert realm, yet somehow a soul—yours or another’s—has taken refuge in your

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

“Yer late, elf!” came the rough edge of a familiar voice. Bruenor Battlehammer walked up the back of his dead foe, disregarding the fact that the heavy monster lay on top of his elven

ye in trouble if I came out an’ looked for ye!” — R. A. Salvatore, The Crystal Shard Kingdoms rich in ancient grandeur, halls carved into the roots of mountains, the echoing of

Sage Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

Characteristics Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to scholarly pursuits, a sage values knowledge highly—sometimes in its own right

life for the answer to a certain question. 6 I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back. d6 Flaw 1 I am easily distracted by the promise of

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Amphibious. The dragon turtle can breathe air and water Blessing of the Sea (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the dragon turtle would be reduced to 0 hit points, its current hit point total

62,000 XP (124,000 XP total) for defeating the dragon turtle after its Blessing of the Sea activates. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon turtle fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

Shapechanger. Baba Lysaga can use an action to polymorph into a swarm of insects (flies), or back into her true form. While in swarm form, she has a walking speed of 5 feet and a flying speed of 30

feet. Anything she is wearing transforms with her, but nothing she is carrying does. Blessing of Mother Night. Baba Lysaga is shielded against divination magic, as though protected by a nondetection

Lhammaruntosz

Monsters Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

rating no higher than her own, or back into her true form. She reverts to her true form if she dies. Any equipment she is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (Lhammaruntosz's choice

of metallic dragons, in a cliff overlooking the sea. The shrine’s face is carved in Lhammaruntosz’s likeness and includes quarters for the rest of the Scaly Eye and a magic statue of

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

involved, have a strong chance of knowing who is. Suggested Characteristics Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to

back. d6 Flaw 1 I am easily distracted by the promise of information. 2 Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy. 3

Drow Matron Mother

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

favor, and the goddess sometimes capriciously takes back what she has given. This represents a matron mother at the height of her power. A matron mother is almost never encountered alone. She is

Queen’s blessing on one ally she can see within 30 feet of her. The ally takes 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Lolth's Fickle Favor","rollDamageType":"psychic

Cleric Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

her holy symbol as light pours from it to drive back the zombies crowding in on her companions. Clerics are intermediaries between the mortal world and the distant planes of the gods. As varied as the

to those chosen to fulfill a high calling. Harnessing divine magic doesn’t rely on study or training. A cleric might learn formulaic prayers and ancient rites, but the ability to cast cleric

Priest of Osybus (Dread)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, but it retains its Tattoo of Osybus trait, and all fire damage it deals becomes necrotic damage. The Tattoo of Osybus now appears carved into the skull’s forehead. 5 Priest of Osybus

can turn back into a tattoo as an action, reappearing on the priest’s flesh and regaining all its hit points.

Priest of Osybus

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

deals becomes necrotic damage. The Tattoo of Osybus now appears carved into the skull’s forehead. 5 Priest of Osybus (Spectral);Spectral. The priest now appears wraithlike, and its

mental commands (no action required) and takes its turn immediately after the priest. If the creature is within 5 feet of the priest, it can turn back into a tattoo as an action, reappearing on the priest’s flesh and regaining all its hit points.

Priest of Osybus (Deathly)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

necrotic damage. The Tattoo of Osybus now appears carved into the skull’s forehead. 5 Priest of Osybus (Spectral);Spectral. The priest now appears wraithlike, and its challenge rating

action required) and takes its turn immediately after the priest. If the creature is within 5 feet of the priest, it can turn back into a tattoo as an action, reappearing on the priest’s flesh and regaining all its hit points.

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

battle or illness, but an orc can live to about 40, remaining healthy almost up until the end. Luthic’s divine blessing can further extend an orc’s life, though Gruumsh is never happy when

raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that the

Priest of Osybus (Ectoplasmic)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

replaced by that of a flameskull, but it retains its Tattoo of Osybus trait, and all fire damage it deals becomes necrotic damage. The Tattoo of Osybus now appears carved into the skull’s forehead

within 5 feet of the priest, it can turn back into a tattoo as an action, reappearing on the priest’s flesh and regaining all its hit points.

Priest of Osybus (Spectral)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

flameskull, but it retains its Tattoo of Osybus trait, and all fire damage it deals becomes necrotic damage. The Tattoo of Osybus now appears carved into the skull’s forehead. 5 Priest of

the creature is within 5 feet of the priest, it can turn back into a tattoo as an action, reappearing on the priest’s flesh and regaining all its hit points.

Priest of Osybus (Vampiric)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

damage it deals becomes necrotic damage. The Tattoo of Osybus now appears carved into the skull’s forehead. 5 Priest of Osybus (Spectral);Spectral. The priest now appears wraithlike, and

’s mental commands (no action required) and takes its turn immediately after the priest. If the creature is within 5 feet of the priest, it can turn back into a tattoo as an action, reappearing on the priest’s flesh and regaining all its hit points.

28. Private Chapel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

northeast wall is carved to resemble a smaller version of the famed statue of Moloch. Alcoves The larger alcove to the south of this area holds a pile of sacred stones for the construction of a powerful

stone golem. This stone supposedly fell from Ogrémoch’s body during the fight against Olhydra that carved out the first of the temple caverns. The smaller alcove holds the golem under construction

Annam and the Ordning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Rites. Giants pray to Surtur in search of creative inspiration and ask his blessing on their smithies. They invoke his name when they light forges, kilns, and ovens. Among fire giants, the worship of

raids and skirmishes, bringing glory to giantkind and striking terror into the enemies of Annam’s children. Priests and Rites. Giants sometimes ask Thrym for his blessing before hunting or going to war

Mortuary Basement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

, wheeling corpses to embalming chambers or to the crematorium. The Heralds of Dust treat the dead with reverence and dignity, granting them last rites in accordance with the beliefs of the deceased

book’s introduction. If all the characters die at once, they reappear back in the morgue. Morte heckles them on their return.

Blood Will Tell

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

pure orc blood. And they aren’t accepted into other societies because of their orc heritage. Half-orcs are seen as off-putting and intimidating by other people, which is both a blessing and a curse

they live, half-orcs usually find themselves defined by others in terms of their usefulness as heavy laborers and soldiers. It is the rare and fortunate few who are judged by their character and their deeds rather than their ancestry.

Half-Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Half-Dragon Warrior Created by Dragons Habitat: Any; Treasure: Armaments Mathias Kollros Born through magical rites involving the essences of dragons, half-dragons serve their creators and their own

efforts of reckless magic-users, or the last act of a dying dragon. What blessing demands more yet inspires greater works than the blood of Tiamat? —Wyrmlord Azarr Kul, Half-Dragon Half-Dragon

Centaur of Attention

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

overrun with orcs in league with half-orc spellcasters. Deep in the forest, atop a cave-riddled hill, is a circle of standing stones where the evil half-orcs perform their dark rites.” Xanth avoids

. Sarcophagi. The sarcophagi found throughout the catacombs are carved from solid blocks of granite and sealed with heavy granite lids. The seals are airtight. Lifting a lid requires a successful DC 20 Strength

Ankhtepot

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

place, one with knowledge of rule and the deities’ blessing. On the day of the ritual that would consecrate the pharaoh’s connection with the gods, Ankhtepot rallied his loyal priests and murdered their

gods he once served. Immediately he set to wiping out that religion, replacing it with new gods of his own imagining, false divinities for whom he alone spoke. Using blasphemous rites, Ankhtepot

Secret Grotto Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

little they know about her plans or Dragon’s Blessing. Any investigation of the bodies in the room reveals them to be humans and dwarves, some only a few months deceased. A character who succeeds on a DC

animate statues return to their alcoves and deactivate. Ancient jade statues animate to defend the secret ruins beneath Yongjing S2: Hallway Alcoves A long hallway is roughly carved out of the

5. Yeti Cave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

5. Yeti Cave This cave was carved out of the ice that covers the wreckage of an old frost giant lodge. Frozen shards of timber jut out of the cave walls and floor. Eight yetis lurking at the back of the cave rush forth and attack intruders, feeding on anything they kill.

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

some other convenient way (or, in a cannibalistic tribe, eaten). Kobolds believe that if they die in service to their tribe, Kurtulmak immediately sends each of them back to life as the next egg laid in

. A kobold’s cautious nature doesn’t mean it can’t get angry. The blood of dragons flows in its veins, and like a raging drake, a kobold that is pushed too far or has its back

41. Drop to Level 10

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

41. Drop to Level 10 Hole in Floor. Carved into the floor is a smooth, 10-foot-square stone shaft. (The shaft descends 10 feet before opening in the ceiling of area 3b on level 10, directly above the

huge altar there.) Alcoves. Six dark alcoves line the walls. (At the back of one is a secret door that opens into a closet, which has another secret door that leads to area 40.)

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