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Ivlis

Monsters Heroes of the Borderlands

Multiattack. Ivlis makes three Chaos Blast attacks. She can replace one attack with a use of Sinister Command if available. Chaos Blast. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4

", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Chaos Blast"}, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft. Hit: 7 (2d6) damage. Roll 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Chaos Blast Damage Type"} to determine

Velomachus Lorehold

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

"} slashing damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it is knocked prone. Battle Tide Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Battle Tide Breath

":"damage","rollAction":"Battle Tide Breath","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage and 45 (7d12);{"diceNotation":"7d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Battle Tide Breath","rollDamageType":"thunder

College of Whispers

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

against others through extortion and threats. Many other bards hate the College of Whispers, viewing it as a parasite that uses a bard’s reputation to acquire wealth and power. For this reason

Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing songs, and telling

Silverquill Professor of Shadow

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

save DC 15): At will: dancing lights, friends 2/day each: bane, command, darkness, mage armor 1/day each: tonguesProfessors of shadow wield the linguistic magic of Silverquill College through slicing

strive to carry themselves as immaculately as possible, seeking to overawe and wrong-foot anyone who would stand against them in debate or in battle. In teaching their students, professors of shadow

Lohezet

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Toxic Mastery. Lohezet ignores a creature’s resistance to poison damage.Multiattack. Lohezet makes three Withering Blast attacks and uses Miasma if it’s available. He can replace one of

the attacks with a use of Spellcasting. Withering Blast. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction":"Withering Blast"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60

Silverquill Professor of Radiance

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

channel radiance to illuminate their allies, bolstering them with encouragement and inspiring any who witness their orations. Professors of radiance can turn their words into potent assets in battle or

light. Silverquill Scholars The scholars of Silverquill College study the power of magic shaped through spoken and written words. They use that power either to illuminate and guide or to obscure and demoralize.Radiant

College of Whispers (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

against others through extortion and threats. Many other bards hate the College of Whispers, viewing it as a parasite that uses a bard’s reputation to acquire wealth and power. For this reason

Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing songs, and telling

Witherbloom Professor of Decay

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

their foes. In battle, they steal the essence of their enemies to heal their own wounds and create spears of sickly green life-draining energy. Witherbloom teachers who espouse the decaying side of the

’s end is an asset waiting to be tapped. Witherbloom Scholars Witherbloom College studies the magic inherent in the natural cycle of life and death. Witherbloom professors approach the

Howler

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

around the battlefield in a search for safety. Fiends especially prize howlers for this reason, because for a few crucial moments in a battle, their howls can neutralize an enemy.Cold, Fire, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Prismari Professor of Expression

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

teachers channel the elements of wind, flame, and lightning to accompany them. Their magic is fast and beautiful, which becomes swift death in battle, mesmerizing in its energetic flow. Devastating

Prismari College believe that art is the truest form of spellcraft. They use magic to make splendid art, and they employ artistry to make their magic spectacular.Fire, LightningFlaming Leap. The

Witherbloom Professor of Growth

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

traditional material components. In battle, they flood their allies with vital essence, healing wounds and soothing ailments. Their foes face the wrath of nature itself, from grasping plants and

espouse the philosophy that a thriving system benefits all. Witherbloom Scholars Witherbloom College studies the magic inherent in the natural cycle of life and death. Witherbloom professors approach

Quandrix Professor of Theory

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

minds, probability, and the fabric of magic itself. Their equations shift perceptions in profound ways, alter probability, and interfere with the formation of other magic. In battle, the professors tweak

Scholars The scholars of Quandrix College focus on the mathematical principles that govern reality. Through these formulas, they can manipulate properties of matter and space, as well as abstract and conceptual space such as the mind, probability, and the flow of magic itself.Psychic

Galazeth Prismari

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Elements Breath"}. Galazeth exhales a blast of flames and ice in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw, gaining no benefit from cover (other than total

tides—and weaves them into spectacles both beautiful and deadly. Galazeth founded Prismari College to ensure that the study of magic wouldn’t ever be relegated to pure practicality. His

Unspeakable Horror (Malleable Mass)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

":"Poisonous Limb","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage and be poisoned until the end of its next turn. Hex Blast (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Hex

Blast"}. The horror expels necrotic energy in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 45 (7d12);{"diceNotation":"7d12","rollType":"damage

Unspeakable Horror

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

turn. Hex Blast (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Hex Blast"}. The horror expels necrotic energy in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15

Constitution saving throw, taking 45 (7d12);{"diceNotation":"7d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Hex Blast","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a

Unspeakable Horror (Aberrant Armor)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Blast (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Hex Blast"}. The horror expels necrotic energy in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15

Constitution saving throw, taking 45 (7d12);{"diceNotation":"7d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Hex Blast","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a

Geryon (Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

use this opportunity to replace his hated rival. Among the archdevils, Geryon is known for his martial prowess. He is a ferocious hunter and a relentless tracker. He often joins his troops in battle

hierarchy. Sages who study the Nine Hells believe the battle for control of Stygia is a test staged by Asmodeus in hopes of purging the worst impulses from both Geryon and Levistus—or discovering a

Unspeakable Horror (Loathsome Limbs)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

":"poison"} poison damage and be poisoned until the end of its next turn. Hex Blast (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Hex Blast"}. The horror expels necrotic energy in

a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 45 (7d12);{"diceNotation":"7d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Hex Blast","rollDamageType":"necrotic

Unspeakable Horror (Oozing Organs)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

its next turn. Hex Blast (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Hex Blast"}. The horror expels necrotic energy in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must

make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 45 (7d12);{"diceNotation":"7d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Hex Blast","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

opportunity to replace his hated rival. Among the archdevils, Geryon is known for his martial prowess. He is a ferocious hunter and a relentless tracker. He often joins his troops in battle; he loves

. Sages who study the Nine Hells believe the battle for control of Stygia is a test staged by Asmodeus in hopes of purging the worst impulses from both Geryon and Levistus—or discovering a competent

Mercenary Veteran

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

possibilities.) Now you’re looking for something else, perhaps greater reward for the risks you take, or the freedom to choose your own activities. For whatever reason, you’re leaving

behind the life of a soldier for hire, but your skills are undeniably suited for battle, so now you fight on in a different way. MERCENARIES OF THE NORTH Countless mercenary companies

Emerald Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

witness to a murder but doesn’t want to be found or identified. 2 An emerald dragon seeks heroes to participate in a dramatic reenactment of a legendary battle involving dragon riders

of a legendary emerald dragon are terrorizing a nearby halfling settlement. One solution is to get rid of the dragon. 6 An emerald dragon is the headmaster in absentia of a bardic college and

Cradle of the Frost Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

"}. The cradle exhales a blast of frost in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 23 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 52 (8d12);{"diceNotation":"8d12

its cradle is functionally identical to a glacier or iceberg, nestled in an alpine valley or drifting in a polar sea. In its wintry seclusion, the scion dreams of battle and glory. If it is disturbed

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

in the other humanoids and makes them less helpful in battle. Utility and Survival The lizardfolk mindset might seem unnecessarily cruel, but it helps them survive in a hostile environment. The

quirk for a lizardfolk character or to inspire a unique mannerism. Lizardfolk Quirks d8 Quirk 1 You hate waste and see no reason not to scavenge fallen enemies. Fingers are tasty and

Giff Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

refuse to fight other giff, and will never agree to a contract unless it stipulates that they can sit out a battle rather than wage war against their kin. A giff prizes the reputation of its unit above its

brighter the flash, and the thicker the smoke it produces, the more giff love a weapon. Their skill with gunpowder is another reason for their popularity as mercenaries. Giff revel in the challenge of

Young Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

the only witness to a murder but doesn’t want to be found or identified. 2 An emerald dragon seeks heroes to participate in a dramatic reenactment of a legendary battle involving dragon

lair of a legendary emerald dragon are terrorizing a nearby halfling settlement. One solution is to get rid of the dragon. 6 An emerald dragon is the headmaster in absentia of a bardic college

Eye and Hand of Vecna Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

’s lieutenant Kas coveted the Spider Throne for himself, or that the sword his lord made for him seduced him into rebellion. Whatever the reason, Kas brought the Undying King’s rule to an

end in a terrible battle that left Vecna’s tower a heap of ash. Of Vecna, all that remained were one hand and one eye, grisly artifacts that still seek to work the Whispered One’s will in

Scion of Thrym

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

or drifting in a polar sea. In its wintry seclusion, the scion dreams of battle and glory. If it is disturbed, the scion’s cradle of the frost scion;cradle animates as a bipedal figure formed of

ice and snow. It smashes intruders with its icy fists or hurls shards of its own icy substance at them, and it can exhale a blast of frigid air to freeze foes in place. If the cradle is destroyed

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

undetected and don’t give their targets reason to harm them. For example, a group of city kobolds might sneak into a cobbler’s house at night to loot it of knives, leather bits, nails, and

, giving each individual and every generation a reason to feel pride and self-respect. The kobolds prefer to run away than fight, to live off the scraps of others, and they are often dominated by larger

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, knocking their blows aside and sending them reeling, until at last she stands alone. Taking a deep breath, a human covered in tattoos settles into a battle stance. As the first charging orcs reach him, he

exhales and a blast of fire roars from his mouth, engulfing his foes. Moving with the silence of the night, a black-clad halfling steps into a shadow beneath an arch and emerges from another inky

Silverquill College

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Silverquill College Silverquill is the College of Eloquence, and its mages—stylish, intimidating, and driven—are masters of the magic of words. They create spells from spoken-word battle poetry or

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Short or Long Rest). Auril causes a magical blast of cold air to erupt from her hand. Each creature in a 60-foot cone must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw, taking 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8

might prove helpful: So long as she has mortal worshipers, Auril can’t truly die (although the characters can rid the world of her for a time). Thus, she has no reason to capitulate to mortals

Magical Physiologies Exam: Slaadi

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

as studying how best to either avoid a fight with such creatures or battle them and emerge triumphant. The class’s professor is Verelda Lang (chaotic neutral dryad professor from Witherbloom College

), a respected arcano-biologist who teaches Quandrix College courses in addition to her Witherbloom College and general education offerings. This course’s first Exam takes place a short while after the

Features of the Ruins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Features of the Ruins Although members of Lorehold College have been known to visit the Ruins of Caerdoon on archaeology expeditions, the area is far from safe or well explored. Most of the fortress

necrotic energy. Undead here have advantage on saving throws against being turned. Fortress Walls. The fortress looks like a blast of energy blew the top two-thirds of it away. The walls are roughly 10 feet

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

letting the thermals hold them aloft. In battle, they prove dynamic and acrobatic fliers, moving with remarkable speed and grace, diving to lash opponents with weapons or talons before turning and flying

. Great Purpose Aarakocra enjoy peace and solitude. Most of them have little interest in dealing with other peoples and less interest in spending time on the ground. For this reason, it takes an

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