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Valindra Shadowmantle Legacy

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

Valindra drops to 30 hit points or fewer, or if dispel magic is cast on her.Valindra can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time

wants to “imprison” the Soulmonger; that way, its unique magic can be studied while it’s safely quarantined from the world. She argues that destroying it should be a last resort

Modify Memory Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

inclinations, alignment, or beliefs. An illogical modified memory, such as implanting a memory of how much the creature enjoyed dousing itself in acid, is dismissed, perhaps as a bad dream. The GM might deem a

modified memory too nonsensical to affect a creature in a significant manner. A remove curse or greater restoration spell cast on the target restores the creature's true memory. At Higher Levels

Modify Memory

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

implanting a memory of how much the creature enjoyed dousing itself in acid, is dismissed, perhaps as a bad dream. The DM might deem a modified memory too nonsensical to affect a creature in a significant

manner. A remove curse or greater restoration spell cast on the target restores the creature’s true memory. At Higher Levels. If you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, you can

Modify Memory

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

implanting a memory of how much the creature enjoyed dousing itself in acid, is dismissed, perhaps as a bad dream. The DM might deem a modified memory too nonsensical to affect a creature in a significant

manner. A remove curse or greater restoration spell cast on the target restores the creature’s true memory. At Higher Levels. If you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, you can

Araj: Vizeran's Tower

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

can use to return to his home if his need is great. (He uses it only as a last resort, however, given the risks involved in teleporting in the Underdark; see “Faerzress” in chapter 2.) Vizeran doesn’t

unhindered, but those trying to sneak into the tower must deal with the spell’s effects (see “Stealing into Araj”). Additionally, the tower is warded against scrying. Divination spells cast from outside

Oath of Redemption

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Oath of Redemption The Oath of Redemption sets a paladin on a difficult path, one that requires a holy warrior to use violence only as a last resort. Paladins who dedicate themselves to this oath

justice. Peace. Violence is a weapon of last resort. Diplomacy and understanding are the paths to long-lasting peace. Innocence. All people begin life in an innocent state, and it is their environment or

The Fall of Ythryn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

came back into use, Netherese arcanists could no longer cast their mightiest spells as they had before, forcing them to resort to traditional wizardry. Four hundred years after Karsus cast his spell

19. Obo'laka's Shrine

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

puzzle cube trap before touching it, and its magic turned him to stone. If a greater restoration spell or similar magic is cast on Voj, he reverts to flesh, realizes he’s not alone, and attacks anyone

choked with dust and webs. It’s clear that no one has been through here in years. Traversing this corridor is the easiest way to transport the torches in area 19E to area 19B without dousing their

Oinoloth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

succumb to one of the awful plagues that oinoloths let loose. Oinoloths provide the ultimate solution to thorny problems, usually by killing everyone involved. They are hired as a last resort, when a siege

. Innate Spellcasting. The oinoloth’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 16). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: darkness

Couatl

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

. Regardless of a couatl’s task, it prefers to remain hidden, revealing itself only as a last resort. Truth Tellers. A couatl can’t lie, but it can withhold information, answer questions vaguely, or

15 Languages all, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Innate Spellcasting. The couatl’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). It can innately cast the following spells

Mind Flayer

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

so alien in construction that non-illithids must resort to magic to discern its meaning. Though Qualith can be used to keep records, illithids most often use it to mark portals or other surfaces with

against spells and other magical effects. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The mind flayer’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 15). It can innately cast the following spells

Adventuring Gear

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

cast Bright Light in a 15-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 30 feet. Lantern, Bullseye (10 GP) A Bullseye Lantern burns Oil as fuel to cast Bright Light in a 60-foot Cone and Dim Light for an

additional 60 feet. Lantern, Hooded (5 GP) A Hooded Lantern burns Oil as fuel to cast Bright Light in a 30-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 30 feet. As a Bonus Action, you can lower the hood

Ribcage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

spells cast within Ribcage, occasionally intercepting them. Insatiable Greed. Creatures in or near the gate-town crave power in all its forms, but their accomplishments are never enough. Thirsts for

oligarchs. The resort leverages a network of scalding geysers and terraced volcanic springs to create a paradise of steam rooms, saunas, and luxurious baths. Nobles schmooze with mercenaries and sellswords

Adventuring Gear

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

climb to move up or down it. Lamp (5 SP) A Lamp burns Oil as fuel to cast Bright Light in a 15-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 30 feet. Lantern, Bullseye (10 GP) A Bullseye Lantern burns

Oil as fuel to cast Bright Light in a 60-foot Cone and Dim Light for an additional 60 feet. JOHN GRELLO, POLAR ENGINE Lamp and Net Lantern, Hooded (5 GP) A Hooded Lantern burns Oil as

Heart of Ubtao

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

lasts until she ends it as a bonus action or until she uses her Frightening Gaze legendary action. The effect also ends if Valindra drops to 30 hit points or fewer, or if dispel magic is cast on her

wizard who wants to “imprison” the Soulmonger; that way, its unique magic can be studied while it’s safely quarantined from the world. She argues that destroying it should be a last resort. Valindra

Factions in the North

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

last resort. The Harpers were instrumental in defeating Tiamat and ending the tyranny of dragons, and with reports of giant attacks on the rise, they see giants as an emergent threat to peace in the

cloud giant wizard planning to cast an apocalyptic spell using a large obsidian rock called a nightstone (see chapter 1) as a material component. A fire giant duchess paying hobgoblin warlords to raze

Mournland Environment

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

Mournland and sought to slake their thirst with a drink from the lake. At the lake bottom is the ruined town of Eastwood Springs, which once served as a resort for the leisure classes of Cyre. As yet, no one

that healing spells are impeded within the dead-gray mist, and occasionally in other areas, making it harder for someone to cast them effectively. Because so few expeditions make it far past the mist

Cultists of the Dead Three

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

they have resistance or immunity to such damage. Innate Spellcasting. The reaper’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no

passive Perception 12 Languages Abyssal, Common, Infernal Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Grave Magic. When the master of souls cast a spell that deals damage, it can change the spell’s damage type to

Lower Level Locations

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

drawer (see “Treasure” below). He fights as a last resort and surrenders if reduced to 20 Hit Points or fewer and unable to flee. Veen. Veen is an Oni that has cast Invisibility on herself. Veen

Scab Locations

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

takes 5 minutes and exposes the character to the blood’s effects (see “Interior Features”). A cure wounds spell or similar magic cast on the wound closes it, stanching the blood flow. S5. Food Fight

. S13. Cackling Gnolls Characters hear the cackling of gnolls as they enter this corridor. They can surprise the gnolls by dousing their lights and succeeding on a DC 10 group Dexterity (Stealth) check

Greater Caverns Locations

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

his hunger. Lludd is hostile toward intruders, but he doesn’t immediately resort to violence. Though he’s selfish and cruel, the behir hasn’t survived this long by attempting to devour every creature

themselves, they can easily help the centaurs do the same. Treasure. Shaydun wears a magic necklace adorned with a small silver horseshoe. The necklace allows the creature wearing it to cast the Plane Shift

Lesser Cavern Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

hunger. Lludd is hostile toward intruders, but he doesn’t immediately resort to violence. Though he’s selfish and cruel, the behir hasn’t survived this long by attempting to devour every creature that

successful Dispel Magic (DC 18) spell cast on the cage causes it to crumble. Kasdu’ul has had many years to contemplate the cage’s magical construction. She might propose one of these methods to the

Neverdeath Catacomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

cult pay once she escapes. Indrina dreams of returning to her estate, cleaning up, and dousing herself in perfumes. She doesn’t know anything about Vecna or what the cult has in store for her; she

can’t cast spells while he’s in the cage. Eldon’s cage hangs from a sturdy chain that ends 20 feet above the ground. The door on the cage’s side is latched but not locked. Any character who can reach

Illithinoch Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

potency after 1 hour. X3: Hashutu’s Room The door to this room bears a series of small, raised dots. This is a message in Qualith, the mind flayers’ tactile language that most creatures must resort to

, Oshundo is amused and tries to cast detect thoughts to find out where the fragments are. Unexpected Discovery. Oshundo returned to Illithinoch a few months ago to collect some mind crystals. Oshundo

Locations E - H

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

risk getting caught. On their first turns in combat, Draac and Taal cast Evard’s black tentacles spells. The tentacles erupt from the floor in front of the characters, filling the two 20-foot squares

present proof of Wormblod’s death as an offering to the altar, see “Development.” If anyone damages the altar, the couatl emerges and tries to frighten them off, attacking only as a last resort. Ancient

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