before being defenses cast remote

Archmage Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Intelligence (spell save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The archmage can cast disguise self and invisibility at will and has the

arts. Benevolent ones counsel kings and queens, while evil ones rule as tyrants and pursue lichdom. Those who are neither good nor evil sequester themselves in remote towers to practice their magic

Berlain Shadowdusk

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). Berlain can cast disguise self and invisibility at will and has the following

+ 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Fused Form. As a bonus action, she can use her extra mouth and arms to cast any

Drivvin Freth

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: dancing lights 1/day each: darkness, faerie fire, levitate (self only) Magic Resistance. Drivvin has advantage

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). Drivvin can cast disguise self and invisibility at will and has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will

Lazav

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Elusive. No attack roll has advantage against Lazav unless he is incapacitated. Innate Spellcasting. Lazav's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 20). He can innately cast the

equipment he is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. Psychic Defenses. Unless Lazav is incapacitated, he is immune to magic that allows other creatures to read his thoughts, determine whether he is

Left Hand of Manshoon

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The Left Hand of Manshoon can cast disguise

sequester themselves in remote towers to practice their magic without interruption. An archmage typically has one or more apprentice mages, and an archmage's abode has numerous magical wards and guardians to discourage interlopers.

Vertrand Shadowdusk

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

(spell save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). Vertrand can cast disguise self and invisibility at will and has the following

study of the arcane arts. Benevolent ones counsel kings and queens, while evil ones rule as tyrants and pursue lichdom. Those who are neither good nor evil sequester themselves in remote towers to

Zox Clammersham

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

(spell save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). Zox can cast disguise self and invisibility at will and has the following

arcane arts. Benevolent ones counsel kings and queens, while evil ones rule as tyrants and pursue lichdom. Those who are neither good nor evil sequester themselves in remote towers to practice their

Melissara Shadowdusk

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

(spell save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). Melissara can cast disguise self and invisibility at will and has the following

the study of the arcane arts. Benevolent ones counsel kings and queens, while evil ones rule as tyrants and pursue lichdom. Those who are neither good nor evil sequester themselves in remote towers to

Vizeran DeVir

Monsters Out of the Abyss

drow to sleep. Innate Spellcasting. Vizeran's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: dancing

+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The archmage can cast disguise self and invisibility at will and has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at

Cassiok Shadowdusk

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Intelligence (spell save DC 19, +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The archmage can cast disguise self and invisibility at will and has

insectoid physiology prevents him from making melee attacks with the staff. While holding this staff, Cassiok can use an action to expend 1 or more of its charges to cast one of the following spells

Powered Armor

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

armor as a shield guardian that has stored a magic missile spell cast using a 4th-level spell slot. When the armor is reduced to 0 hit points, its defenses are rendered inert and it can be safely

’s legendary powered armor. Automatic Defenses. Unless Kwalish deactivates the suit’s automatic defenses, no one can approach the armor without setting those defenses off. Treat the

War Magic

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

teaches techniques that empower a caster’s spells, while also providing methods for wizards to bolster their own defenses. Followers of this tradition are known as war mages. They see their

response: “What good is being able to throw a mighty fireball if I die before I can cast it?” War Magic Features Wizard Level Feature 2nd Arcane Deflection, Tactical Wit 6th Power Surge 10th Durable Magic 14th Deflecting Shroud

Zorhanna's Simulacrum

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

Intelligence (spell save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The simulacrum can cast disguise self and invisibility at will and has

study of the arcane arts. Benevolent ones counsel kings and queens, while evil ones rule as tyrants and pursue lichdom. Those who are neither good nor evil sequester themselves in remote towers to

Syndra Silvane

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

save DC 17, +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). Syndra can cast disguise self and invisibility at will and has the following wizard

themselves in remote towers to practice their magic without interruption. An archmage typically has one or more apprentice mages, and an archmage’s abode has numerous magical wards and guardians to discourage interlopers.

Valtagar Steelshadow

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

). Valtagar can cast disguise self and invisibility at will and has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots

and queens, while evil ones rule as tyrants and pursue lichdom. Those who are neither good nor evil sequester themselves in remote towers to practice their magic without interruption. An archmage

War Magic (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

teaches techniques that empower a caster’s spells, while also providing methods for wizards to bolster their own defenses. Followers of this tradition are known as war mages. They see their

response: “What good is being able to throw a mighty fireball if I die before I can cast it?” War Magic Features Wizard Level Feature 3rd Arcane Deflection, Tactical Wit 6th Power Surge 10th Durable Magic 14th Deflecting Shroud

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

marauding monsters and clashing armies; a blazing fire and a generous meal; fine drink and fine conversation. Though some halflings live out their days in remote agricultural communities, others form

. They are inclined to be stout, weighing between 40 and 45 pounds. Halflings’ skin ranges from tan to pale with a ruddy cast, and their hair is usually brown or sandy brown and wavy. They have

Oread

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: fire bolt (see “Actions” below) 3/day: burning hands 1/day each: hellish rebuke (see “Reactions” below), scorching

oreads number among the most dangerous nymphs, as they embody the wild might of flames, volcanism, and the hidden forces of the earth. These creatures typically dwell in remote mountain crags and near

Ancient Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

abandoned mines, silver dragons covet the lost outposts of humanoid civilization. An abandoned mountaintop citadel or a remote tower raised by a long-dead wizard is the sort of lair that every silver

dragon dreams of. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects: The dragon creates fog as if it had cast the

Adult Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

mines, silver dragons covet the lost outposts of humanoid civilization. An abandoned mountaintop citadel or a remote tower raised by a long-dead wizard is the sort of lair that every silver dragon

dreams of. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects: The dragon creates fog as if it had cast the fog cloud

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. 3 I secretly look forward to adventurers trying to infiltrate my lair. How else could I try out new defenses? 4 Give me a storied helmet or scimitar over a pile of gold any day. 5 No

creature can outsmart my defenses—if they do, they obviously cheated. 6 Any creature that can hold their own against me must teach me how—whether they want to or not. 7 I

Zariel Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 26). She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: alter self (can become Medium when changing her appearance

of all kinds crawl over the structure, ensuring that no intruders breach their defenses. Lair Actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Zariel can take a lair action to cause one of

Baernaloth

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

on some other plane, baernaloths lair in remote mountain crags and secluded caves. Their lairs have ample places to house and restrain “guests,” particularly those the baernaloths keep

", "rollAction":"Consume Suffering"} hit points. Discover Secrets. The baernaloth uses Spellcasting to cast detect thoughts. A creature targeted by the spell cast in this way takes 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8

Adult Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

adventurers trying to infiltrate my lair. How else could I try out new defenses? 4 Give me a storied helmet or scimitar over a pile of gold any day. 5 No creature can outsmart my defenses—if

who will undoubtedly terrorize the area if they win. 8 A sapphire dragon’s lair is so well protected that its inner defenses have never been tested. The dragon spreads rumors of the

Sibriex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Cast a Spell. The sibriex uses Spellcasting. Spray Bile. The sibriex uses Squirt Bile. Warp (Costs 2 Actions). The sibriex uses Warp

Creature.Thought to be as old as the Abyss itself, sibriexes haunt remote parts of that plane, where they use their vile abilities to create new horrors and they seek ancient lore. Rivulets of blood and

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

the surrounding water—and any creatures in it. And even if an enemy wears down the dragon turtle’s defenses, magical storms manifest to shield the dragon turtle and strike at foes

, though some dragon turtles prefer coastal lairs with easier access to settlements they can trade with—or prey upon. Particularly reclusive dragon turtles seek lairs in even more remote locales

Belashyrra

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

succeed on a DC 22 Intelligence saving throw or take 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and be unable to cast spells or activate magic items

’s lair is known to touch remote areas of the Shadow Marches and caverns below Xen’drik. A region containing a passage to Belashyrra’s lair is warped by its magic, which creates one or

Githzerai Traits

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

this race). None of these spells require spell components when you cast them with this trait. Mental Discipline. Your innate psychic defenses grant you advantage on saving throws you make to avoid or

mage hand cantrip, and the hand is invisible when you cast the cantrip with this trait. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the shield spell with this trait. Starting at 5th level, you can also cast

Thundering Observatory Magic

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

controls to direct a deadly bolt of magical energy at a point it can see, including locations viewed through the observatory’s Remote Viewing property (but not through any other means of scrying or magical

property gains 6 levels of exhaustion. Immunity to lightning or thunder damage reduces the number of levels gained by 1 for each such immunity. Remote Viewing. As an action, a creature operating the

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the fringes of a society first test its defenses by stealing objects, and if these crimes go unpunished, they begin stealing people. Enslaved creatures receive the worst treatment the goblins can dish

. The goblin can cast a randomly determined 1st-level wizard spell once per day. Intelligence is its spellcasting ability. Booyahg Wielder. This goblin found a magic item (a necklace of fireballs, a

Gold Dragon Treasures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

instructive. Like bronze dragons, gold dragons often guard particularly dangerous artifacts as a form of public service, and thus prize clever magical or mundane defenses to keep their lairs safe and

; the central cylinder contains a single gold dragon scale 7 An elaborate atlas bound in wyvern hide, with several remote regions circled and labeled in code 8 A clever clockwork music box

Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Giants Ancient empires once cast long shadows over a world that quaked beneath the giants’ feet. In those lost days, these towering figures were dragon slayers, dreamers, crafters, and kings, but

barbarian fell against the giant horde. His bones are under that boulder over there.” — Elder Zelane of Istivin, recounting the Giant Wars Old as Legend. In remote regions of the world, the last

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

Kobolds are a lot less cute when they learn how to cast fireballs. — Volo Kobolds are often dismissed as cowardly, foolish, and weak, but these little reptilian creatures actually have a

, the kobolds are usually put to work enlarging their masters’ living area and protecting vital areas of the lair with traps and other defenses. Some human communities hire kobolds to dig their

Cult Adventures

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

the same nursery rhyme, adding increasingly disturbing descriptions as the verses progress. No one knows where they learned the rhyme. 2 Shadows around the old asylum take on a deep, inky cast, and

exquisite portrait painted. Every other person portrayed by the same artist has also died in a similar fashion. 4 In a remote village, the local herbalist is condemned for practicing dark magic against

Lay of the Land

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

Lay of the Land Rolling thunderclouds cast a gray pall over the land of Barovia. A deathly stillness hangs over the dark woods, which are patrolled constantly by Strahd’s wolves and other servitors

his army. East of the mountains lies the village of Barovia, shrouded in mist and bereft of walls and defenses. The dark silhouette of Castle Ravenloft looks down on this village from its perch atop a 1,000-foot-high column of rock known as the Pillarstone of Ravenloft.

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