barriers band diffusing cause ritual

Wizard

Classes Player’s Handbook

explosive fire, arcing lightning, subtle deception, and spectacular transformations. Their magic conjures monsters from other planes of existence, glimpses the future, or forms protective barriers. Their

Class Features Cantrips Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 +2 Spellcasting, Ritual Adept, Arcane Recovery 3 4 2 — — — — — — &mdash

Maw Demon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Lord of Savagery’s gullet. Maw demons appear among gnoll war bands that worship Yeenoghu, usually summoned as part of ritual offerings of freshly slain Humanoids made to him. The gnolls don&rsquo

;t command the demons, which simply accompany the war band and attack whatever creatures the gnolls fall upon. Because maw demons are indiscriminate in their hunger, their stomachs contain all manner

Purple Dragon Knight

Classes Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

committing brave deeds in battle. The mere presence of a knight in a hamlet is enough to cause some orcs and bandits to seek easier prey. A lone knight is a skilled warrior, but a knight leading a

band of allies can transform even the most poorly equipped militia into a ferocious war band. A knight prefers to lead through deeds, not words. As a knight spearheads an attack, the knight’s actions can awaken reserves of courage and conviction in allies that they never suspected they had.

Ironfang

Magic Items Princes of the Apocalypse

perform the ritual, Ironfang can’t be used to perform the ritual again until the next dawn. Flaw. Ironfang heightens its wielder’s destructive nature. While attuned to the weapon, you gain the following flaw: “I like to break things and cause ruin.”

inside an earth node, you can perform a ritual called the Rumbling, using Ironfang to create a devastation orb of earth (see the devastation orb description for the time and cost of the ritual). Once you

Purple Dragon Knight (SCAG)

Classes Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

committing brave deeds in battle. The mere presence of a knight in a hamlet is enough to cause some orcs and bandits to seek easier prey. A lone knight is a skilled warrior, but a knight leading a

band of allies can transform even the most poorly equipped militia into a ferocious war band. A knight prefers to lead through deeds, not words. As a knight spearheads an attack, the knight’s actions can awaken reserves of courage and conviction in allies that they never suspected they had.

Alhoon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

that path is long and fraught with barriers. Alhoons are mind flayers who have used a shortcut to attain a lichlike state. Elder brains forbid mind flayers from pursuing magic power aside from psionics

amethyst. The process requires at least three mind flayer arcanists and the sacrifice of an equal number of souls from living victims in a three-day-long ritual of spellcasting and psionic communion. Upon

Knight of the Order

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

order’s cause. The “Knightly Orders of Faerûn” sidebar details several of the orders that are active at present and is designed to help inform your decision about which group

their completion, and everyone should be praised for their strengths and comforted in their weaknesses. Knights of Myth Drannor. Long ago, the Knights of Myth Drannor were a famous adventuring band

Mummy Lord Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

, including ones behind barriers and around corners, can't regain hit points until the end of the mummy lord's next turn. Whirlwind of Sand (Costs 2 Actions). The mummy lord magically transforms into a

On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the mummy lord takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the mummy lord can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row. Each

Bodak

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

a successful one.A bodak is the undying remains of someone who revered Orcus. Devoid of life and soul, it exists only to cause death. A worshiper of Orcus can take ritual vows while carving the demon

Diderius

Monsters Tyranny of Dragons

(Costs 2 Actions). Diderius magically unleashes negative energy. Creatures within 60 feet of him, including ones behind barriers and around corners, can’t regain hit points until the end of his next

encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 16 (15,000 XP). Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the mummy lord takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects

Aasimar Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

once, twice, three times. The devils’ heads hit the ground, one after another. And thus we learned that an aasimar traveled in our ragtag band. — Geldon Parl, Of the Tyranny of

Aasimar are placed in the world to serve as guardians of law and good. Their patrons expect them to strike at evil, lead by example, and further the cause of justice. From an early age, an aasimar

Valin Sarnaster

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

energy. Creatures within 60 feet of Valin, including ones behind barriers and around corners, can’t regain hit points until the end of Valin’s next turn. Whirlwind of Sand (Costs 2 Actions

Sarnaster’s Lair Valin can use her lair actions in any area of the tomb. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Valin takes a lair action to cause one of the following

Vecna the Archlich

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

master plan is almost complete. He has funneled a significant amount of his energy into weaving his ritual. Therefore, when the characters finally confront Vecna and try to save the multiverse, he is

wearing or carrying, up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space he can see. He can cause each creature of his choice within 15 feet of his destination space to take 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

druidic circles. Many rangers, though, are independent almost to a fault, knowing that, when a dragon or a band of orcs attacks, a ranger might be the first—and possibly the last—line of

skills as part of a band of rangers affiliated with a druidic circle, trained in mystic paths as well as wilderness lore. You might be self-taught, a recluse who learned combat skills, tracking, and even

Gorka Tharn

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Negative Energy (Costs 2 Actions). The mummy lord magically unleashes negative energy. Creatures within 60 feet of the mummy lord, including ones behind barriers and around corners, can't regain hit

takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the mummy lord can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row. Each undead creature in the lair can pinpoint the location of each

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

(though it might cause more problems than it solves when you’re dealing with incorrigible lawbreakers). If you abuse this privilege, though, you can get in serious trouble with your superiors and

5th dominate person Your magic often takes the form of blue or golden runes floating and glowing in the air in circular patterns or of shimmering azure barriers of magical energy. If you

Moonblade Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

special ritual in the throne room of an elven regent or in a temple dedicated to the elven gods. A moonblade won’t serve anyone it regards as craven, erratic, corrupt, or at odds with

action to cause the moonblade to flash brightly. Each creature that can see you and is within 30 feet of you must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or become blinded for 1 minute. A creature

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

hundreds of miles of the Great Glacier and the Great Ice Sea. No one from your nation makes the effort to cross such colossal barriers without a convincing reason. You must fear something truly

can face any adversity in this strange land. 2 The gods of my people are a comfort to me so far from home. 3 I hold no greater cause than my service to my people. 4 My freedom is my

Detect Poison and Disease

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Detect Poison and Disease 1st-level divination (ritual) Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V, S, M (a yew leaf) Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes For the duration, you can sense

most barriers, but it is blocked by 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt.

Detect Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Detect Magic 1st-level divination (ritual) Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes For the duration, you sense the presence of magic within 30

. The spell can penetrate most barriers, but it is blocked by 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt.

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

an orc war band celebrating its recent victory. Silently, he stalks into their midst and whispers an oath, and two orcs are dead before they even realize he is there. Silver hair shining in a shaft

turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion. The Cause of Righteousness A paladin swears to uphold justice and righteousness, to stand with the good things of the world against the encroaching

The Blue Fire Wardens

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

the ritual, powerful magical barriers surround Teremini and her ritual components, which include the fifth rod piece. Stopping the Ritual. Argentia insists there must be a way to disrupt Teremini’s

moonlight lose control of their powers and succumb to raw, animalistic instinct, making it easier for Teremini to manipulate or trap them. Mage’s Ritual. Teremini learned her red moonlight magic from a

Upper-Level Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

created by the lunar dragon Orinix. These crystals are components for Teremini’s ritual, but they have no value or special properties. When the characters arrive, these daises are surrounded by barriers

condition until the start of its next turn. While Teremini concentrates on her ritual, spherical barriers of solid moonlight also surround each lunar crystal dais. Nothing can physically pass through

Disrupting the Ritual

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Disrupting the Ritual Alexandre Honoré To retrieve the fifth rod piece, the characters must stop Teremini Nightsedge’s ritual to enshroud the Three Moons Vault in magical red moonlight Teremini’s

ritual is disrupted if either of the following occurs: Red moonlight shines on the white crystal, white moonlight shines on the black crystal, and black moonlight shines on the red crystal. A lunar

Detect Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Detect Magic 1st-level divination (ritual) Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes For the duration, you sense the presence of magic within 30

. The spell can penetrate most barriers, but it is blocked by 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt.

Detect Poison and Disease

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Detect Poison and Disease 1st-level divination (ritual) Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V, S, M (a yew leaf) Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes For the duration, you can sense

most barriers, but it is blocked by 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt.

Gnoll Allies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

incursions into the world, leucrottas are bigger, smarter, and faster than gnolls. When one joins a war band, it doesn’t strive to lead the group (which would cause unneeded conflict) but rather to serve

the souls of his followers and kindred creatures in such a way that they and his gnolls recognize one another on sight and don’t immediately leap into battle. Thus, a war band might include or be

Creating a Gnoll War Band

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Creating a Gnoll War Band To include a gnoll war band in your campaign, or if you need to generate one quickly for use in an encounter, use the tables in this section. Roll on each one in turn to

determine the war band’s name, components, and unique traits. The War Band Name table is set up to create two-word names. Some war bands become infamous enough to earn an epithet from their enemies, but

Ring of Winter

Magic Items Tomb of Annihilation

Artus Cimber has kept this item in his possession for over a century. The Ring of Winter is a golden band that resizes to fit snugly on the finger of its wearer. A thin layer of frost coats

Guide). If it succeeds, the ring compels its wearer to cause undue harm to everyone and everything around it, in a cold-hearted attempt to incur the wrath of enemies and bring about the wearer&rsquo

Humanoids

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

wandering priest who alone knows the ritual necessary to open a specific portal. 2 Several gnome mages seek help recovering their walking castle from a band of aggressive, spine-covered lizardfolk

Adventures in Djaynai and Janya

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

stopping twin sahuagin barons and their band from raiding kelp farms between Djaynai and Janya. 3 Night Revelers invite the characters to join their seaside festivities, but they unknowingly disturb a coven

of sea hags. 4 Lizardfolk marauders raid farms in lands adjacent to Djaynai, and the Lightsea Lancers seek adventurers to help repel them. 5 A botched memorial ritual at the Ancestors’ Danse House

Creating a Ranger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

skills as part of a band of rangers affiliated with a druidic circle, trained in mystic paths as well as wilderness lore. You might be self-taught, a recluse who learned combat skills, tracking, and even

your home village? Or did you see too much of the destruction these monsters cause and commit yourself to reining in their depredations? Is your adventuring career a continuation of your work in

Treasure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Treasure A cautious and skilled gang can follow in the tracks of a gnoll war band, keeping hidden and waiting for the creatures to move on after ravaging a village or a town. The gnolls leave the

use it. Gnolls regard objects of “treasure” only in terms of their ability to cause harm or preserve a gnoll’s life. Everything else is fit only for destruction.

Skywrite

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Skywrite 2nd-level transmutation (ritual) Casting Time: 1 action Range: Sight Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour You cause up to ten words to form in a part of the sky you can see

Skywrite

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Skywrite 2nd-level transmutation (ritual) Casting Time: 1 action Range: Sight Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour You cause up to ten words to form in a part of the sky you can see

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