before being deception caution radius

Zone of Truth

Spells Player’s Handbook

You create a magical zone that guards against deception in a 15-foot-radius Sphere centered on a point within range. Until the spell ends, a creature that enters the spell’s area for the first

time on a turn or starts its turn there makes a Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, a creature can’t speak a deliberate lie while in the radius. You know whether a creature succeeds or

Zone of Truth Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

You create a magical zone that guards against deception in a 15-foot-radius sphere centered on a point of your choice within range. Until the spell ends, a creature that enters the spell's area for

the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must make a Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, a creature can't speak a deliberate lie while in the radius. You know whether each creature

Champion of Usamigaras

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

chastisement.Aura of Deception (1/Day). The champion emits an aura of ghostly illusions that fills a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on itself. While this aura is active, creatures have disadvantage on attack rolls

Scion of Memnor

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

within fully awakens.ThunderCold, Fire, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksFog of Deception. The scion conjures a magical cloud that fills a 30-foot-radius sphere

. Thunderous Vortex (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Thunderous Vortex"}. The scion magically creates a vortex of wind in a 60-foot-radius sphere centered on a

Y'demi

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

’demi can’t be targeted by any divination magic or perceived through magical scrying sensors, and she adds double her proficiency bonus to Charisma (Deception) checks (included above

":"Blood Boil"}. Y’demi chooses a point within 150 feet of itself, and a 20-foot radius sphere centered on that point fills with a burst of searing, blood-red mist. Each creature of Y’demi

Storm Giant Tempest Caller

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Rune). The giant creates an elemental vortex that fills a 60-foot-radius sphere centered on itself. Each creature in that area other than the giant must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw. On a

inscribed with the storm rune into their foreheads or eye sockets, allowing them to see through magical deception. They can also create a momentary vortex of freezing winds and storm clouds around themselves, engulfing their foes in elemental fury.Lightning, ThunderCold

Oriq Blood Mage

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

, the blood mage can’t be targeted by any divination magic or perceived through magical scrying sensors, and it adds double its proficiency bonus to Charisma (Deception) checks (included above

", "rollAction":"Blood Boil"}. The blood mage chooses a point within 150 feet of itself, and a 20-foot radius sphere centered on that point fills with a burst of searing, blood-red mist. Each creature of the

Murgaxor

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

can’t be targeted by any divination magic or perceived through magical scrying sensors, and he adds double his proficiency bonus to Charisma (Deception) checks (included above). Sanguine Sense

chooses a point within 150 feet of himself, and a 20-foot radius sphere centered on that point fills with a burst of searing, blood-red mist. Each creature of Murgaxor’s choice that he can see in

Nintra Siotta

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

feet of her and creates a 20-foot-radius sphere of swirling glass shards centered on that point. Each creature in the sphere must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 28 (8d6);{"diceNotation":"8d6

, wrapped in a cloak-like darkness that appears to devour the light. Nintra’s eyes burn with green fire, and she speaks in a high, musical voice. Deception comes naturally to her, but imprisonment

Gnomish Deities

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

Baravar Cloakshadow is the god of illusion and deception, given the respectful title of Sly One. Callarduran Smoothhands is the god of stone and the Underdark, patron of the svirfneblin. Craft and

impulses. Young gnomes are warned to “never let Urdlen burrow into your heart,” as a caution against giving in to wicked impulses.

Champion of Usamigaras

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

, Shatter Bonus Actions Aura of Deception (1/Day). The champion emits an aura of ghostly illusions that fills a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on itself. While this aura is active, creatures have

(+2) CON 12 (+1) INT 17 (+3) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 15 (+2) Saving Throws Int +5, Cha +4 Skills Arcana +5, Deception +6, Sleight of Hand +4 Senses passive Perception 12 Languages

Darklings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

) Speed 30 ft. STR 9 (-1) DEX 16 (+3) CON 12 (+1) INT 10 (+0) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 10 (+0) Skills Acrobatics +5, Deception +2, Perception +5, Stealth

light flashes out from it in a 10-foot radius as its body and possessions, other than metal or magic objects, burn to ash. Any creature in that area must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or

Spy Master

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

+7 Cha 16 +3 +3 Skills Deception +7, Insight +7, Investigation +8, Perception +11, Sleight of Hand +9, Stealth +13 Gear Hand Crossbow, Rapier, Thieves’ Tools Senses Passive

damage. Smoke Bomb (1/Day). The spy throws a bomb to a point it can see within 30 feet of itself. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 16, each creature in a 20-foot-radius Sphere centered on that point

Darkling Elder

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

, Deception +3, Perception +6, Stealth +7 Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16 Languages Elvish, Sylvan Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Death Burn. When

the darkling elder dies, magical light flashes out from it in a 10-foot radius as its body and possessions, other than metal or magic objects, burn to ash. Any creature in that area must make a DC 11

Random Encounters in Sorcere

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

permission, they can avoid most trouble with the tower’s inhabitants. Otherwise, stealth and caution will be important. Have the characters make four DC 13 Dexterity (Stealth) group checks from the

with a successful DC 12 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check. If one or more mages fall in battle, the rest use greater invisibility spells to turn invisible and retreat, putting the tower on

Setup

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

the location of the tomb, but he has not brought it with him out of caution for the diary’s safety. He promises that they can see it next time. Gargosh agrees to meet them the next day at the same spot

, equipped and ready to go. The Gargosh Deception Between the time the characters first meet with Gargosh and when they are to reconvene, Drannin and his misfit team take Gargosh prisoner and get the

Darklings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

(3d6 + 3) Speed 30 ft. STR 9 (−1) DEX 16 (+3) CON 12 (+1) INT 10 (+0) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 10 (+0) Skills Acrobatics +5, Deception +2, Perception +5

, nonmagical light flashes out from it in a 10-foot radius as its body and possessions, other than metal or magic objects, burn to ash. Any creature in that area must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving

Nintra Siotta, Princess of the Shadow Glass

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

devour the light. Nintra’s eyes burn with green fire, and she speaks in a high, musical voice. Deception comes naturally to her, but imprisonment in The Scrivener’s Tale has made her impatient and prone

, Dex +12, Wis +7 Skills Deception +12, Insight +7, Perception +7 Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, stunned Senses truesight 60 ft., passive Perception 17 Languages Common, Elvish

Oriq

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

20 (+5) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 12 (+1) Saving Throws Con +8, Int +9, Wis +5, Cha +5 Skills Deception +9, Medicine +5, Survival +5 Damage Resistances necrotic Condition Immunities

through magical scrying sensors, and it adds double its proficiency bonus to Charisma (Deception) checks (included above). Sanguine Sense. While the blood mage isn’t blinded, it can see any creature

Dungeon Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

fitted with thick panes of green-tinted glass hang at regular intervals on 1-foot-long iron chains. Each lantern sheds dim light in a 10-foot radius. Iron Doors. Doors are made of riveted iron plates

(+1) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 18 (+4) Skills Deception +6, Insight +5, Intimidation +6, Religion +3 Senses passive Perception 13; see also “Devil’s Sight” below Languages Common, Infernal

Oath of Devotion

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

this oath share these tenets. Honesty. Don’t lie or cheat. Let your word be your promise. Courage. Never fear to act, though caution is wise. Compassion. Aid others, protect the weak, and punish those

a minimum bonus of +1). The weapon also emits bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light 20 feet beyond that. If the weapon is not already magical, it becomes magical for the duration. You can end

Oath of Devotion

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

this oath share these tenets. Honesty. Don’t lie or cheat. Let your word be your promise. Courage. Never fear to act, though caution is wise. Compassion. Aid others, protect the weak, and punish those

that weapon (with a minimum bonus of +1). The weapon also emits bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light 20 feet beyond that. If the weapon is not already magical, it becomes magical for the

Darklings

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

Acrobatics +5, Deception +2, Perception +5, Stealth +7 Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15 Languages Elvish, Sylvan Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Death Flash. When the

darkling dies, nonmagical light flashes out from it in a 10-foot radius as its body and possessions, other than metal or magic objects, burn to ash. Any creature in that area and able to see the

T13: Great Statue of Orcus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

approach Nezzarum without first fighting Xia, the dragon is initially Indifferent. Indifferent Dragon. If Nezzarum hasn’t seen the characters prove themselves in battle, he errs on the side of caution and

bizarre nature of “Orcus’s” commands can take the Search action and make a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check. On a success, the character realizes a deception is afoot. Friendly Dragon. If he becomes Friendly

Storm Giant Tempest Caller

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

the world, it would likely be a tempest caller. Tempest callers implant crystal balls inscribed with the storm rune into their foreheads or eye sockets, allowing them to see through magical deception

elemental vortex that fills a 60-foot-radius sphere centered on itself. Each creature in that area other than the giant must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 43 (8d8

Yggdrasti

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures

things is extremely difficult for it to suppress. Yggdrasti sometimes make landfall and disguise themselves as ordinary trees, burying their roots in the ground to pull off the deception. They can uproot

) Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing Damage Immunities lightning Condition Immunities blinded, deafened, exhaustion Senses blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception

Kelek

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

) DEX 10 (+0) CON 14 (+2) INT 15 (+2) WIS 13 (+1) CHA 17 (+3) Saving Throws Con +5, Cha +6 Skills Deception +6, Intimidation +6 Senses passive

magical explosion of fire centered on a point he can see within 120 feet of him. Each creature in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on that point must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 35

Oinoloth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

Throws Con +8, Wis +7 Skills Deception +8, Intimidation +8, Perception +7 Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks Damage Immunities acid

(Recharge 5–6). The oinoloth blights the area in a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on itself. The blight lasts for 24 hours. While the area is blighted, all normal plants there wither and die. Furthermore

Green Hag

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

bidding, masking their intentions behind layers of deception. They lure victims to them by mimicking voices calling out for help, or drive unwanted visitors away by imitating the cries of fierce beasts

(+2) CHA 14(+2) Skills Arcana +3, Deception +4, Perception +4, Stealth +3 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages Common, Draconic, Sylvan Challenge 3 (700 XP

Young Green Dragon

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

Ability Score Mod Save Int 16 +3 +3 Wis 13 +1 +4 Cha 15 +2 +2 Skills Deception +5, Perception +7, Stealth +4 Immunities Poison; Poisoned Senses Blindsight

Wis 15 +2 +7 Cha 18 +4 +4 Skills Deception +9, Perception +12, Persuasion +9, Stealth +6 Immunities Poison; Poisoned Senses Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive

Light Domain

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

shadow and see through every deception. Some are deities of beauty and artistry, who teach that art is a vehicle for the soul’s improvement. Clerics of a god of light are enlightened souls infused with

lasts for 1 minute or until you dismiss it using another action. You emit bright light in a 60-foot radius and dim light 30 feet beyond that. Your enemies in the bright light have disadvantage on saving throws against any spell that deals fire or radiant damage.

Simon Aumar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery

) INT 16 (+3) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 17 (+3) Saving Throws Con +4, Cha +6 Skills Arcana +6, Deception +6, History +6, Religion +6, Survival +4 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11

Shield (3/Day). When Simon or another creature he can see within 10 feet of himself would take damage, he conjures a shimmering, 10-foot-radius sphere of magical force centered on himself. Creatures inside the sphere have resistance to the damage that triggered this reaction.

Radiant Idol

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Deception +9, Insight +9, Perception +9, Persuasion +9 Damage Resistances radiant; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened

) bludgeoning damage plus 18 (4d8) radiant damage. Radiant Strike (1/Day). The radiant idol chooses a point on the ground it can see within 60 feet of it. A 30-foot-radius, 40-foot-high cylinder of

Buying a Special Item

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

15 Charisma (Deception) check to pose the right questions to the right people at the right time. To determine the black market price of an item, multiply the item’s normal price (see the Player’s

of incense sells for 1 sp. When lit, it burns for 8 hours and repels normal insects within a 20-foot-radius centered on it. A gourd or vial of salve, which sells for 1 gp, contains 20 applications of

Ancient Green Dragon

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

Ability Score Mod Save Int 20 +5 +5 Wis 17 +3 +10 Cha 22 +6 +6 Skills Deception +13, Perception +17, Persuasion +13, Stealth +8 Immunities Poison; Poisoned

start of each of its turns. Mind Invasion. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Mind Spike (level 5 version). Noxious Miasma. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 21, each creature in a 30-foot-radius

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