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Androsphinx
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the
following cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): command, detect evil and good, detect magic
2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration
Gynosphinx
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Basic Rules (2014)
Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the
finishes a short or long rest:
The flow of time is altered such that every creature in the lair must reroll initiative. The sphinx can choose not to reroll.
The effects of time are altered such
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the
finishes a short or long rest:
The flow of time is altered such that every creature in the lair must reroll initiative. The sphinx can choose not to reroll.
The effects of time are altered such that
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
At will: light, spare the dying, thaumaturgy
1/day each: banishment, command, dispel magic, flame strike, guardian of faith, hold person, lesser
choose one that fits your campaign.
War Priest Holy Symbols
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Holy Symbol"}
Holy Symbol
1
Vial of iridescent liquid
2
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
. Isperia is immune to any effect that would sense her emotions or read her thoughts, as well as any divination spell that she refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain her intentions or
sincerity have disadvantage.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Isperia fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Isperia has advantage on saving throws against spells and
Monsters
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the
. The sphinx can choose not to reroll.
The effects of time are altered such that every creature in the lair must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or become 1d20;{"diceNotation":"1d20
Feats
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
spell.
Witherbloom
Choose two from chill touch, druidcraft, and spare the dying.
Choose one 1st-level druid or wizard spell.
You have studied some magical theory and have learned a few spells associated with Strixhaven University.
Choose one of Strixhaven’s colleges: Lorehold, Prismari, Quandrix, Silverquill, or
Feats
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
spell.
Witherbloom
Choose two from chill touch, druidcraft, and spare the dying.
Choose one 1st-level druid or wizard spell.
You have studied some magical theory and have learned a few spells associated with Strixhaven University.
Choose one of Strixhaven’s colleges: Lorehold, Prismari, Quandrix, Silverquill, or
Ki-rin
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
form, major image (6th-level version), wind walk
1/day: create food and water
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the ki-rin fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The ki
(at will): light, mending, sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): command, cure wounds, detect evil and good, protection from evil and good, sanctuary
2nd level (3 slots
Feats
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
spell.
Witherbloom
Choose two from chill touch, druidcraft, and spare the dying.
Choose one 1st-level druid or wizard spell.
You have studied some magical theory and have learned a few spells associated with Strixhaven University.
Choose one of Strixhaven’s colleges: Lorehold, Prismari, Quandrix, Silverquill, or
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
within the garden.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the Gardener fails a saving throw, they can choose to succeed instead.
Unfettered Steps. The Gardener is unaffected by difficult
unconscious condition but is stable instead of dying.
Breath of Tranquility (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Breath of Tranquility"}. The Gardener exhales soporific
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Rejuvenation. When it drops to 0 hit points, the shard disappears and leaves a Tiny cracked gemstone in its space. The gemstone matches the kind
, the force of the dragon’s will and mind sometimes refuses to pass on. This essence lingers in the form of a psychic remnant called a draconic shard.
A draconic shard in its true form resembles a
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Legendary Resistance (5/Day). If Vecna fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Special Equipment. Vecna carries a magic dagger named Afterthought. In the hands of anyone other than
Vecna, Afterthought is a Dagger, +2;+2 Dagger.
Undying. If Vecna is slain, his soul refuses to accept its fate and lives on as a disembodied spirit that fashions a new body for itself after 1d100
Feats
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
spell.
Witherbloom
Choose two from chill touch, druidcraft, and spare the dying.
Choose one 1st-level druid or wizard spell.
You have studied some magical theory and have learned a few spells associated with Strixhaven University.
Choose one of Strixhaven’s colleges: Lorehold, Prismari, Quandrix, Silverquill, or
Feats
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
spell.
Witherbloom
Choose two from chill touch, druidcraft, and spare the dying.
Choose one 1st-level druid or wizard spell.
You have studied some magical theory and have learned a few spells associated with Strixhaven University.
Choose one of Strixhaven’s colleges: Lorehold, Prismari, Quandrix, Silverquill, or
Feats
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
spell.
Witherbloom
Choose two from chill touch, druidcraft, and spare the dying.
Choose one 1st-level druid or wizard spell.
You have studied some magical theory and have learned a few spells associated with Strixhaven University.
Choose one of Strixhaven’s colleges: Lorehold, Prismari, Quandrix, Silverquill, or
Zariel
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
, she can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Zariel has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Regeneration. Zariel regains 20 hit points at the start of her
to the stronghold’s wall, the dying remains of those who failed to impress the archdevil. The stronghold, covering five square miles, is surrounded by walls reinforced with high turrets. Devils
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Devil’s Sight. Magical darkness doesn’t impede Zariel’s darkvision.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Zariel fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Magic
’s wall—the dying remains of those who failed to impress the archdevil. The stronghold, covering five square miles, is surrounded by walls reinforced with high turrets. Devils of all kinds
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Curse of Strahd: Character Options
with a sword or banished with a spell. It might come to you as a shadow on the wall, a bloodcurdling nightmare, a memory that refuses to die, or a demonic whisper in the dark. The burden has taken its
toll, isolating you from most people and making you question your sanity. You must find a way to overcome it before it destroys you.
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Arcana, Investigation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Dying during the Test The Test of High Sorcery can be lethal, but only if that’s part of the story the player wants to tell. A personal sacrifice within the vision that cements a character’s beliefs
should result in the test ending and the character regaining consciousness unharmed. However, if a character forsakes all magic or refuses to engage with the test, let the player know these choices
Soldier
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Basic Rules (2014)
battlefield. You might have been part of a standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war.
When you choose this background
or deck of cards, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Specialty
During your time as a soldier, you had a specific role to play in your unit or army. Roll a d8 or choose
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Yan-C-Bin has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. Yan-C-Bin makes two slam attacks.
Slam. Melee Weapon
feet of him. The target must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target drops to 0 hit points and is dying. On a successful save, the target can’t breathe or speak
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
retains its name, alignment, and personality. The creature also inherits Nafas’s palace and all it contains.
If the creature refuses, Nafas gains a new body in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType
, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Nafas has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Noble Genie. Nafas doesn’t suffer any of the penalties that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Spare the Dying Necromancy Cantrip (Cleric, Druid) Casting Time: Action
Range: 15 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous
Choose a creature within range that has 0 Hit Points and isn’t
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The medusa makes one Constrict attack, one Final Blade attack, and one Snake Hair attack. Alternatively, it makes two Wrathful
.
Spellcasting. The medusa casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20):
At will: Light, Spare the Dying, Thaumaturgy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Spare the Dying Necromancy Cantrip (Cleric, Druid) Casting Time: Action
Range: 15 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous
Choose a creature within range that has 0 Hit Points and isn’t
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standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war.
When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine which
clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Specialty
During your time as a soldier, you had a specific role to play in your unit or army. Roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below to
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
necessary.
Skill Proficiencies: Nature, Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools or one musical instrument
Languages: Choose one of Elvish, Loxodon, or
plants of all kinds, and am loath to harm them.
3
A healer nursed me to recovery from a mortal illness.
4
I’ll sing the invitation of Mat’Selesnya with my dying breath.
5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
with a sword or banished with a spell. It might come to you as a shadow on the wall, a bloodcurdling nightmare, a memory that refuses to die, or a demonic whisper in the dark. The burden has taken its
toll, isolating you from most people and making you question your sanity. You must find a way to overcome it before it destroys you. Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Arcana, Investigation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
with a sword or banished with a spell. It might come to you as a shadow on the wall, a bloodcurdling nightmare, a memory that refuses to die, or a demonic whisper in the dark. The burden has taken its
toll, isolating you from most people and making you question your sanity. You must find a way to overcome it before it destroys you. Skill Proficiencies: Choose two of Arcana, Investigation, Religion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
Spellcasters Beyond 9th Level Level Hit Points New Features
10th 49 (11d8) Empowered Spells. Choose one school of magic. Whenever the spellcaster casts a spell of that school by expending
a spell slot, the spellcaster can add its spellcasting ability modifier to the spell’s damage roll or healing roll, if any.
Spellcasting. The spellcaster learns another cantrip: spare the dying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. Choose one 1st-level bard or cleric spell. Witherbloom Choose two from chill touch, druidcraft, and spare the dying. Choose one 1st-level druid or wizard spell. Strixhaven Mascot Prerequisite: 4th Level
Feat Descriptions These feats are presented in alphabetical order. Strixhaven Initiate You have studied some magical theory and have learned a few spells associated with Strixhaven University. Choose
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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
worth dying for.
6
I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.
d6
Flaw
1
The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear.
2
I have
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
: Choose one of Elvish, Giant, or Kraul
Equipment: A Golgari insignia, a poisoner’s kit, a pet beetle or spider, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp worth of mixed
Spell Level
Spells
Cantrip
dancing lights, spare the dying
1st
entangle, ray of sickness
2nd
protection from poison, ray of enfeeblement, spider climb
3rd
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
initiative count, the character can choose from the actions on their character sheet. The zombies fight until they’re all defeated. Tip: Undead Fortitude. The zombies’ Undead Fortitude trait reflects how
hard it is to kill these walking corpses. When this trait prevents a zombie from dying, give the players a hint about what happened. You might say, “That should have finished the creature off, but it