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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
;t being worn or carried take the damage and are pushed as if they were creatures that failed the saving throw.
Spellcasting. Velomachus casts one of the following spells, requiring no material
attack during this move, the attacker takes 19 (3d12);{"diceNotation":"3d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Chaotic Flow","rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder damage.
Repeating History (Costs 3
Telekinesis
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
You gain the ability to move or manipulate creatures or objects by thought. When you cast the spell, and as your action each round for the duration, you can exert your will on one creature or object
grip. A creature lifted upward is suspended in mid-air.
On subsequent rounds, you can use your action to attempt to maintain your telekinetic grip on the creature by repeating the contest.
Object
Kobold
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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
a perfect world, the creatures would be left alone to dig their tunnels and raise the next generation of kobolds, all the while seeking the magic that will free their imprisoned god (see the &ldquo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
live in the foothills of the Katachthons are loath to acknowledge any tales of wondrous treasure or mysterious creatures to be found there, only repeating a warning to travelers: if you must cross them
, and explorers wander in ever-smaller circles. And above it all, dragons rule the range—fire-belching creatures whose bellies, it is said, are filled with the flames of Purphoros’s forge. Those who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
kill (“TPK”) need not herald the end of the campaign. Giants and other intelligent creatures are fond of taking prisoners. The first time a TPK occurs, you can have the characters miraculously awaken as
prisoners with 1 hit point each. Give them every chance to escape their captors. If necessary, use NPCs such as Zephyros, the cloud giant wizard in chapter 1, to help them get out of tight spots. With luck, the players will take the hint and be wary of repeating the experience.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
location are five creatures riding disks of crackling green energy. Each creature is a lanky humanoid covered in fur, with the head of a hyena. They cackle maniacally, nock arrows, and take aim at you with
frustrated and close to melee range if the characters take advantage of cover and the gnolls’ ranged attacks prove ineffective. Once three gnolls are disposed of, the remainder flee on their disks or on foot.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
it attacks if its demands aren’t met. 22b. Open Pit The dwarves disposed of rocks by casting them into pits. When a pit became full, it was covered using stone shape spells and a new pit was created
. This open pit is 10 feet wide and 70 feet deep, but it’s filled with rocks to a depth of 50 feet. Creatures knocked into the pit fall 20 feet, taking 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Reach, searching for the answer to a riddle that leads to the Misty Vale (in this chapter). The giant has hired and tricked creatures from the Giant Kin Encounters table (see chapter 3) to defend the
site. Plague of Nightmares Many people suffer repeating, terrible dreams every night. A coven of night hags uses dozens of people at Dreamer’s Reach as channels to send the nightmares. The hags use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
cast. Tree branches look like skeletal fingers, night creatures slink and flutter about, and skull-like faces appear on plants, stones, and sprites’ wings. 4 Inquisitive. Creatures in this domain are
nosy and hungry for gossip. Animated trees use their branches to pick through backpacks when travelers aren’t looking; pixies spy on strangers; and birds eavesdrop on conversations, repeating what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
studies the runes and succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check realizes their rotation marks out repeating 12-hour cycles, allowing visitors to keep time with the Material Plane worlds
feet to the destination, where it hovers for 1 minute or until no more creatures or objects are on it, then returns to its original position. A creature who succeeds on this check automatically succeeds on future attempts to fly any disk to the same destination.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
Save Ends Effects Some creatures have a trait or action that, on a failed saving throw, imposes a debilitating effect for an extended duration. But sometimes a lucky foe can retry their saving throw
poisoned condition instead of spelling its rules out each time, we didn’t want to fill up the pages by repeating long sentences similar to this one: “A target poisoned in this way can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of their turns, ending the effect on themself on a success.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Telekinesis 5th-level transmutation Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 feet Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes You gain the ability to move or manipulate creatures or objects by
rounds, you can use your action to attempt to maintain your telekinetic grip on the creature by repeating the contest. Object. You can try to move an object that weighs up to 1,000 pounds. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Telekinesis 5th-level transmutation Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 feet Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes You gain the ability to move or manipulate creatures or objects by
rounds, you can use your action to attempt to maintain your telekinetic grip on the creature by repeating the contest. Object. You can try to move an object that weighs up to 1,000 pounds. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
alter reality Theory 6 Scale druid, manipulating the size of plants and animals Substance 7 Sequence prophet, studying repeating patterns that bend the mind Theory 8 Vivifier, conjuring fractal creatures based on biological life Substance
substance-theory conflict a scholar more likely aligns with. Quandrix Scholars d8 Scholar Principle 1 Abstractor, using magic to stretch the possibilities of space Theory 2 Augmenter, making creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
sleeping and a small kitchen. No creatures are within, and the accumulation of dust makes it clear no one’s disturbed the rooms for some time. Every farmhouse bears a sign that something’s wrong
. It depicts either a cluster of arms with no central body or repeating red hand prints. A character who investigates at least two of the farmhouses can make a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check. On a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
it readable. After repeating the process for each of the cylinders, the characters have the full story and can use that knowledge to determine what they do next. The impressions in the clay are mostly
harvesting giant crabs, which are loaded onto seagoing vessels and taken away while the frogfolk celebrate their newly earned wealth. The second cylinder’s story begins with serpent creatures lurking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
from the constructs’ tail stingers.
Arbalests. A dozen arbalests (use quadrone statistics) flit around the arch. Each arbalest resembles an oversized repeating crossbow with mechanical wings and
and consulting the Wild Magic Surge table in the “Sorcerer” section in chapter 3 of the Player’s Handbook. The scrap metal around the arch is difficult terrain for creatures other than scaladar. 2b
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
ten times the normal amount of time needed to complete a task automatically succeeds at that task. However, no amount of repeating the check allows a character to turn an impossible task into a
. Contests A contest is a kind of ability check that matches two creatures against each other. Use a contest if a character attempts something that either directly foils or is directly opposed by another
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Fallen Angels The angels can communicate, albeit in a limited fashion, with living creatures that touch them. A character who makes physical contact with an angel (even through gloves or some other
. Unless specified otherwise, the effect is instantaneous. While there’s no limit to the number of creatures that can touch an angel and be affected by it, a creature that touches an angel and triggers its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
quietly disposed of by Emil and his allies. When Kiril returned, he was accompanied by a pack of several dozen dire wolves loyal to Strahd, and he brought word from Castle Ravenloft that Strahd was not
serve Strahd out of fear, believing that Mother Night has blessed him with godlike powers and eternal life. Although he can’t leave Barovia, Strahd can allow certain creatures to come and go, such as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
stone shelves that circle the room to a height of 10 feet.
Symbol. Inscribed on the floor and covered with a circular rug sewn with repeating eye-like patterns is a nearly invisible, 10-foot-diameter
, all creatures in this room and area 15a must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw, taking 55 (10d10) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Treasure. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
of these creatures is a deadly encounter, even for 6 characters of 8th level. For fewer characters, or for lower level characters, have the enemies start at half their normal hit points, and allow
even though they were made of metal. She was almost struck a few times, but she kept repeating prayers to Talos, and she thinks that is the only thing that saved her. She does not want to enter the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
being worn or carried take the damage and are pushed as if they were creatures that failed the saving throw.
Spellcasting. Velomachus casts one of the following spells, requiring no material
an opportunity attack during this move, the attacker takes 19 (3d12) thunder damage.
Repeating History (Costs 3 Actions). Velomachus magically summons 1d4 spirit statue mascots (in this chapter) in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
difficult as possible for ordinary two-legged creatures. In such locations, thralls must climb or use ropes to move from place to place. Brain Chamber Mind flayers sometimes preserve extracted brains in a
to prevent parasites, and any sickly ones are disposed of. Common Room The lair’s common room serves as a gathering spot for the colony’s thralls. As they complete tasks, they come here to rest, eat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
use an action to try to convince the performer to stop playing, doing so with a successful DC 14 Charisma (Persuasion) check. When the performer stops playing, all creatures affected by the haunted
that creature is still in the area at the start of its next turn, an illusory scene plays out, repeating some terrible event that happened in the area. This vision typically lasts 1 minute. When the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
presume?” the figure asks wearily. “I still haven’t disposed of the last poor souls the so-called master of the tomb sent here.” The homunculus then pulls the alchemist’s face into an expression of wry
releases the pseudodragon and the ant swarm (use the swarm of insects stat block), which attack the nearest creatures until destroyed. Treasure The table is, in fact, crafted from four dryads, all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
succeeding on a DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation) check can see through the illusion. If the illusion is detected, all the characters see the gibbering mouthers in their true forms as both creatures
attack. Luna, Thalen, Sigil, and Whiskey are hosts for four intellect devourers, having been overcome by those creatures’ Body Thief action. Speaking to any of them and succeeding on a DC 12 Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
end, hundreds of saucer-sized eyes with fanged pupils open and begin repeating a random character’s name. The wall is a gibbering mouther controlled by the Drought Elder. It moves out of the way for any
gravity doubles the distance creatures can jump. However, any creature that jumps must make a DC 14 Strength (Athletics) check. On a successful check, the creature lands in the intended spot. On a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Elemental Planes. The nameless horror called the Elder Elemental Eye perverts natural elements, limiting them to their most destructive aspects in a way that appeals to giants who are disposed toward evil
waters are eager to reclaim the water trapped in the bodies of living creatures and feel duty-bound to return others to the primal waters by drowning them, shedding their blood, or freezing them in ice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. For tasks or actions that require no particular risk, effort, or cost, friendly creatures usually help without question. If an element of personal risk is involved, a successful Charisma check might
doesn’t necessarily make it standoffish or disinterested. Indifferent creatures might be polite and genial, surly and irritable, or anything in between. A successful Charisma check is necessary when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
contain screwdrivers, wrenches, and other tools. To port and starboard, 3-foot-high, 2½-foot-wide passageways lead deeper into the machinery. Medium creatures must squeeze to move through these passages
psychic damage. U3. Soluun’s Stateroom If he has not been encountered and disposed of elsewhere, a drow gunslinger named Soluun Xibrindas (see appendix B) is here, worshiping before a shrine of Lolth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
body is burned or disposed of in some other convenient way (or, in a cannibalistic tribe, eaten). Kobolds believe that if they die in service to their tribe, Kurtulmak immediately sends each of them
seem older and more respectable. Most kobold tribes avoid eating what they call “talking meat” — intelligent creatures — because such behavior prompts retaliation. The fear of starvation can make them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
information about these Fey creatures, see appendix C.
If the characters discover that the brigganocks are not allied with Endelyn and convey this information to the korreds, Queen Argantle of the korreds
playing pieces, one made of shale and the other of chalk, are sculpted in the form of tiny korreds (cloven-hoofed creatures with wild beards and hair). If the characters have already visited
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
from their chambers and attack anyone in the tomb. All creatures present should roll initiative, including anyone trapped in the maze. The keys to open Unkh’s sarcophagus are hidden in the maze. When
, characters in the maze can see giant, distorted versions of any creatures standing within 10 feet of the wall carving, but they can’t hear anything outside the maze. The configuration of the maze
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
takes bizarre forms, such as a dull liquid in an antique chalice that must be sipped to transport creatures, or a sassy, sapient mouth that admits only those who reveal a titillating secret to it
on its occupants. Now, the Cube exists in a constant state of flux, an undulating, four-dimensional mass of repeating fractals and micrified contours. Those who enter the Cube are rarely seen again