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Monsters
Astarion's Book of Hungers
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Spellcasting. The devil casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18):
At Will: Detect Magic, Detect Thoughts
2/Day
. These devils record the secrets they uncover in Mephistar, Mephistopheles’s vast library in Cania. While greedy to uncover other creatures’ secrets, speaker devils diligently redact any
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
githyanki casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
At will: light, mage hand (the hand is invisible)
2
are the eyes of the multiverse. They use their magic to contact ancient stellar entities such as Acamar, Caiphon, and Hadar, hoping to learn their secrets, then record these secrets in journals. They
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
can’t make attacks while grappling a creature in this way.
Spellcasting. The hag casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
3/day each
hag. Over time, “Granny” or “Grampy” convinces the child that it’s okay to do bad deeds—starting with breaking things or wandering without permission, then
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
+ 3);{"diceNotation":"2d4+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Spellcasting. The berbalang casts one of the following spells, requiring no
life.
Berbalangs prefer to speak only to dead things, and specifically only to the spirits they call forth in the hope of learning secrets. They record their stories on the bones that once belonged
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d10+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Psychic Touch","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage.
Spellcasting. The naiad casts one
hidden system of currents and arteries, a ship might reach any destination in record time, be it across the sea or along a river a hundred miles inland. Naiads do nothing to dissuade sailors from this
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage.
Spellcasting. Skabatha casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):
At
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Personality Trait. “When dealing with outsiders, I present myself as a kindly old grandmother.”
Ideal. “Children are better off working for me than picking up lots of bad habits
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability:
At will: dancing lights, guidanceShimmering with radiant energy and brimming with
rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
3
A crystal dragon invites the greatest bards and philosophers to partake in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
? Ah, then what manner of music they would bring to this world!
— Fletcher Danairia, master bard
Bards bring levity during grave times; they impart wisdom to offset ignorance; and they make the
ridiculous seem sublime. Bards are preservers of ancient history, their songs and tales perpetuating the memory of great events down through time — knowledge so important that it is memorized and passed
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon then gains 10 temporary hit points by absorbing a portion of the radiant energy.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using
Prismatic shards rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
3
A crystal dragon invites the greatest bards and philosophers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
agents include sophisticated bards, zealous paladins, talented mages, and grizzled warriors. They are chosen primarily for their loyalty and are experts in observation, stealth, innuendo, and combat
’ Alliance fights the things that the shopkeeper in his bed has never even heard of. We remove threats before the town mayor even knows about it. We make bad things go away. That’s what we’re good at.”
Rameel Jos
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
(Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: dancing lights, guidance
1/day
bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can leave the lair
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
(Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19):
At will: dancing lights, guidance
1/day each
the greatest bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
learn their secrets, then record these secrets in journals. They scour Wildspace in search of new entities as well, hoping to be the first to contact them. Some of the secrets learned are so cryptic
damage.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The githyanki casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
At will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
initially indifferent toward the characters. If the dragon is not attacked right away, it circles the characters’ ship once as it identifies a safe place to land, then lands gently on the deck. Dagaz casts
captain. So, which one of you dung-eaters commands this barge?”
After a beat, Dagaz smiles and adds: “A bad joke on my part. I wish you swift passage through Her Majesty’s realm. My dragon and I are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Bard Bards are gifted poets, storytellers, and entertainers who travel far and wide. They’re commonly found in taverns or in the company of jolly bands of adventurers, rough-and-tumble mercenaries
isn’t pushed.
Spellcasting. The bard casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At will: dancing lights, mage hand, prestidigitation
1/day
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers
logokrons.
Many speaker devils are loyal to the archdevil Mephistopheles. These devils record the secrets they uncover in Mephistar, Mephistopheles’s vast library in Cania. While greedy to uncover
) Thunder damage.
Spellcasting. The devil casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18):
At Will: Detect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
information about your character, you need a character sheet, which can be as simple as a piece of paper you write notes on or as feature-rich as a digital record. The DM might also find these accessories
useful: DM Screen. Many DMs like to use a screen to shield their notes and dice rolls from players. It’s bad manners to peek over the screen! Miniatures and Battle Grid. Some DMs use a battle grid and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. “Not a bad place to die,” the mage says with mild amusement. The doppelganger posing as Gargosh doesn’t take part in the fight, remaining on the fringes of the battle and rooting for the characters to
triumph. Once three of the thugs are defeated, the remaining two surrender and the mage casts fly on himself to escape. Interrogations. If the characters take prisoners, they can interrogate their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
the hope of learning secrets. They record their stories on the bones that once belonged to these creatures, thus preserving the information they gain. Pursuit of knowledge drives everything berbalangs
casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability:
At will: speak with dead
1/day: plane shift (self only)
Bonus Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Scholars, wizards, druids, and bards of other races have different ideas about how halflings escape peril, suggesting that by virtue of something in their nature, they occupy a special place in the
off bad luck or to bring good fortune. Villages or even families might have superstitions observed by no one else, such as the following:
For a safe journey through a forest, leave a few seeds or a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
paraphrase the following: “Not bad. You are clever—I acknowledge that much. But I wonder how you would fare against the master of this chamber. I hereby challenge you to a dragonchess match: winner takes
. A character that casts Detect Magic or similar magic notices the aura of illusion magic concealing Nyssa and the medallion. If a character accuses Nyssa of cheating, she asks the character for proof
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
okay to do bad deeds—starting with breaking things or wandering without permission, then graduating to pushing someone down the stairs or setting a house on fire. Eventually, the child’s terrified
each of the hag’s turns. The hag can’t make attacks while grappling a creature in this way.
Spellcasting. The hag casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
3/day each: disguise self (including the form of a Medium Humanoid), fog cloud
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
picking up lots of bad habits.” Bond. “I hate my sisters, but together we are strong.” Flaw. “I forget the first creature I see each day when I awaken.” Skabatha’s Appearance Skabatha appears as a short
5 ft., one creature. Hit: 25 (6d6 + 4) poison damage.
Spellcasting. Skabatha casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
seems like a transparently bad idea. What were those giants thinking?
—Bigby
And yet, can we fairly say that the existence of fensirs is “transparently bad”? Some might argue they are a
significant improvement over trolls. At the very least, the diversity of life in the multiverse increased, and new wonders were revealed. That’s only bad if you think a small universe that fits within your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
” earlier in the chapter). Roll on the Wanted Posters table to determine which poster it is, and record this information on the Story Tracker. Characters who announce their arrival hear an old man
these riches by exploiting my tenants’ misery, buying up condemned property and renting it out for an exorbitant fee. Granny Nightshade is helping me to make amends. I told her I wanted to put my bad
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
damage is a bad wound for the enemy, say: “You swing wildly, and the knight brings his shield up just a second too late. Your blade catches him along the jaw, drawing a deep gash. He recoils, bleeding
, Strengths, and Weaknesses Share information with the players about the characteristics of creatures they fight as those characteristics become apparent. For example, if a Wizard casts Fire Bolt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
carrying is invisible as long as it is on the creature’s person. The effect on the creature ends if it attacks, deals any damage, or casts a spell. Development If a battle erupts between the characters
tower while he considers their offer. He then retreats to the second floor and casts contact other plane to determine the best course of action. If he fails the spell’s Intelligence saving throw, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
kingfisher fisherfolk is the fisher king!” the mayor says as she casts her line into the Vingaard River. The competitors receive her pun with good-spirited groans and laughter, then cast their lines as well
Contests. Characters can participate in the fish catch as many times as they like. On future rounds, the best villager catches fish totaling 1d4 + 3 feet. Mayor Raven doesn’t participate again. Bad
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Aurnozci within the Firehive The cult’s leader, the Eye of Aurnozci, focuses on powerful mortals or enemies of the cult. High-level characters with a record of heroic deeds can easily fall into this
must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 42 (12d6) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Spellcasting. Aurnozci casts one of the following spells, requiring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
and permanently laying them to rest. 2 Devout Scholars. This federation prizes knowledge and texts pertaining to their god. They collect rare holy books and record the life stories of miracle-working
appeal to the priests of your faith for magical aid. An NPC cleric or druid of your faith who is of sufficiently high level casts any spell of up to 5th level on your group’s behalf, without charge. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
believe that their appearance derives from the primal fear inspired by fiendish creatures, while bards assert that panic, being such a repulsive emotion, is embodied by an equally ugly creature
runes. Living creatures wither and rot within the entropic energy emanated by Ygorl’s magic.
After the fifth artist dispatched to record Ygorl ’s appearance failed to return, I let the matter rest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
townsfolk. Chaotic Neutral. (CN) creatures follow their whims, holding their personal freedom above all else. Many rogues and bards are chaotic neutral. Lawful Evil. (LE) creatures methodically take
boastfulness and has a fear of heights resulting from a bad fall during her career as a thief. Artemis Entreri is always prepared for the worst and moves with a quick, precise confidence.
Consider their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the Sea. Sailors across the world claim that naiads know all the secret aquatic routes of Theros. Using this hidden system of currents and arteries, a ship might reach any destination in record time
) psychic damage.
Spellcasting. The naiad casts one of the following spells using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (save DC 14) and requiring no material components:
At will: minor illusion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Two magic items are displayed here as well. Anstruth Harp. An exquisitely crafted harp sized for a human rests on a shelf. This instrument of the bards was acquired from a human bard who counseled
mood. He is a cloud giant, with the following changes: Thullen’s alignment is neutral good. When Thullen casts barkskin on himself, his AC improves to 16. He has an Intelligence score of 18 (+4) and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
navigation weren’t bad enough, explorers must bring their own provisions into the Mournland, unless they want to risk the danger of ingesting tainted food and water. Terrain Features The Day of
cast at a level one lower than the spell slot expended. A spell cast using a 1st-level slot restores no hit points. 2 A character who casts a spell must make a Constitution saving throw against the