before bit distant cast received

Mind Crystal

Magic Items Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

These gemstones contain a crystallized bit of spellcasting magic. Different types of mind crystals exist, each with a different single-use effect. When you cast a spell that has a casting time of 1

affected by the spell. The chosen creatures automatically succeed on their saving throws against the spell. Mind Crystal (Distant);Distant (Uncommon). If the spell has a range of 5 feet or more and

Guardian Portrait

Monsters Curse of Strahd

caster's spell save DC or become unconscious for 1 minute. Innate Spellcasting. The portrait's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12). The portrait can innately cast the following

is indistinguishable from a normal painting.Animated objects are crafted with potent magic to follow the commands of their creators. When not commanded, they follow the last order they received to the

Statuette of Augury

Magic Items Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

creature had cast augury. Once a creature has asked its question and received a response, it can never activate the statuette again.

Inspired (Hashalaq variant)

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Dual Mind. The Inspired has advantage on Wisdom saving throws. Suggestion (3/Day). The Inspired can cast the suggestion spell (spell save DC 13), requiring no material components. Innate Spellcasting

(Psionics). The Inspired's spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: mage hand, vicious mockery

Inspired (Tsucora variant)

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Dual Mind. The Inspired has advantage on Wisdom saving throws. Fear (1/Day). The Inspired can cast the fear spell (spell save DC 13), requiring no material components. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics

). The Inspired's spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: mage hand, vicious mockery (see “Actions

Inspired (Kalaraq variant)

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Dual Mind. The Inspired has advantage on Wisdom saving throws. All Around Vision. The Inspired can’t be surprised. Arcane Eye (3/Day). The Inspired can cast the arcane eye spell, requiring no

material components. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The Inspired’s spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material

Inspired

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Dual Mind. The Inspired has advantage on Wisdom saving throws. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The Inspired’s spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13). It can innately cast the

distant Sarlona are known as the Inspired. These noble families are said to be bound to celestial spirits that guide and empower them, but the truth is far darker. The Inspired are the mortal hosts of

Smiler the Defiler

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

empty seat of his infernal war machine. Innate Spellcasting. Smiler’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material

shortswordMultiattack. Smiler makes two weapon attacks. He can cast a spell in place of one of these attacks. shortsword, +1;+1 Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit

Nightmare Shepherd

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

":"psychic"} psychic damage. Innate Spellcasting. The shepherd’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: 1/day

distant nightmarish planes. A pit fiend might be interpreted by Theros’s mortals as one of the Underworld’s countless demonic denizens, while a balor meeting a Theros demon on some other

Halaster Blackcloak

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

effect is triggered, as though Halaster had cast minor illusion in an area. Common illusions include the echo of rattling chains, the distant sound of explosive spells being cast, a dusty cloak or a rusty

attunement). It can be used as an arcane focus. Whoever is attuned to the blast scepter gains resistance to fire and lightning damage and can, as an action, use it to cast thunderwave as a 4th-level spell

Abhorrent Overlord

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Innate Spellcasting. The abhorrent overlord's spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: 1/day each: confusion

, having no understanding of the difference between fiendish species or distant nightmarish planes. A pit fiend might be interpreted by Theros's mortals as one of the Underworld's countless demonic denizens

Mahadi the Rakshasa

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

spell attacks). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: detect thoughts, disguise self, mage hand, minor illusion 3/day each: charm person, detect magic

of his patron. In his role as the master of the Wandering Emporium, Mahadi has received special dispensation from Asmodeus to travel freely between the Material Plane and the Nine Hells to operate

Ioun Stone Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

). While this pale lavender ellipsoid orbits your head, you can use your reaction to cancel a spell of 4th level or lower cast by a creature you can see and targeting only you. Once the stone has

spell of 8th level or lower cast by a creature you can see and targeting only you. Once the stone has canceled 50 levels of spells, it burns out and turns dull gray, losing its magic. If you are

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

Strahd’s true mother. Other Mother. When Strahd was still a baby in his crib, Baba Lysaga cast protective spells on him and crept into his nursery on stormy nights to sing magical rhymes to him

received several disturbing reports, Queen Ravenovia was forced to banish the midwife from the kingdom. Lysaga never saw Strahd again, but she has succeeded in staying alive to witness the triumphs of

Wizard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, defined and united as a class by the spells they cast. Drawing on the subtle weave of magic that permeates the cosmos, wizards cast spells of explosive fire, arcing lightning, subtle deception, and brute

? What drew you forth from your life of study? Did your first taste of magical knowledge leave you hungry for more? Have you received word of a secret repository of knowledge not yet plundered by any

Initiate of High Sorcery

Feats Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

You’ve received training from magic-users affiliated with the Mages of High Sorcery. Choose one of the three moons of Krynn to influence your magic: the black moon, Nuitari; the red moon

fall, and longstrider Solinari Choose two from comprehend languages, detect evil and good, protection from evil and good, and shield You can cast each of the chosen 1st-level spells without

Isolde

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Fiendish Blessing. The AC of Isolde includes her Charisma bonus. Innate Spellcasting. Isolde’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). Isolde can innately cast the following

comfort to Isolde and quelled her thirst for vengeance. Zybilna and Isolde enjoyed a strong partnership for years, but as time wore on, they grew distant until their relationship finally soured

Initiate of High Sorcery (Lunitari)

Feats Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

You’ve received training from magic-users affiliated with the Mages of High Sorcery. Choose one of the three moons of Krynn to influence your magic: the black moon, Nuitari; the red moon

fall, and longstrider Solinari Choose two from comprehend languages, detect evil and good, protection from evil and good, and shield You can cast each of the chosen 1st-level spells without

Initiate of High Sorcery (Nuitari)

Feats Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

You’ve received training from magic-users affiliated with the Mages of High Sorcery. Choose one of the three moons of Krynn to influence your magic: the black moon, Nuitari; the red moon

fall, and longstrider Solinari Choose two from comprehend languages, detect evil and good, protection from evil and good, and shield You can cast each of the chosen 1st-level spells without

Initiate of High Sorcery (Solinari)

Feats Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

You’ve received training from magic-users affiliated with the Mages of High Sorcery. Choose one of the three moons of Krynn to influence your magic: the black moon, Nuitari; the red moon

fall, and longstrider Solinari Choose two from comprehend languages, detect evil and good, protection from evil and good, and shield You can cast each of the chosen 1st-level spells without

Cleric Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

her holy symbol as light pours from it to drive back the zombies crowding in on her companions. Clerics are intermediaries between the mortal world and the distant planes of the gods. As varied as the

to those chosen to fulfill a high calling. Harnessing divine magic doesn’t rely on study or training. A cleric might learn formulaic prayers and ancient rites, but the ability to cast cleric

Barbarian Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

character, think about where your character comes from and his or her place in the world. Talk with your DM about an appropriate origin for your barbarian. Did you come from a distant land, making you a

? Perhaps you were a prisoner of war, brought in chains to another land and only now able to win your freedom. Or you might have been cast out from your people because of a crime you committed, a taboo you

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

cast ensnaring strike, for example, the vines created by the spell might appear as rune-inscribed glowing bands that wrap around the target and hold it in place. Suggested Characteristics

best at everything in my legal training, and now I work with the person who was always just a little bit better. 6 A good friend was promoted into work they can’t tell me about. 7 I

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

personality: a feline shifter may be cool and distant, driven by predatory instincts, while a shifter with a lupine spirit might be drawn to find and protect a pack. When a shifter fully embraces this beast

typically more lithe and flexible. Their facial features have a bestial cast, often with large eyes, flat noses, and pointed ears; most shifters also have prominent canine teeth. They grow fur-like

Sorcerer Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

unleash its full potential. Whatever their goals, sorcerers are every bit as useful to an adventuring party as wizards, making up for a comparative lack of breadth in their magical knowledge with

;ll choose an origin that ties to a draconic bloodline or the influence of wild magic, but the exact source of your power is up to you to decide. Is it a family curse, passed down to you from distant

Mind Crystal

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

Mind Crystal Wondrous Item, Rarity Varies These gemstones contain a crystallized bit of spellcasting magic. Different types of mind crystals exist, each with a different single-use effect. When you

cast a spell that has a casting time of 1 action while holding a mind crystal, you can modify the spell in a specific way that has an effect described below. You can use only a single mind crystal to

Falling Star

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

Falling Star After the characters have a moment to process the memories they’ve received, they witness the foretold falling star. Read or paraphrase the following text: Your surroundings momentarily

brighten as a brilliant light streaks across the heavens and plummets to the earth. As the falling star lands in the mountains ahead, a distant rumble accompanies the impact, causing flocks of birds

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

the creature while he readies his bow. Far from the bustle of cities and towns, past the hedges that shelter the most distant farms from the terrors of the wild, amid the dense-packed trees of

, rangers acquire the ability to cast spells that harness nature’s power, much as a druid does. Their spells, like their combat abilities, emphasize speed, stealth, and the hunt. A ranger’s

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

magic dealing with the nature of the planes of existence, cosmic forces, and distant worlds. They prize treasures drawn from different worlds of the Material Plane, especially magic items and artworks

surrounding a legendary amethyst dragon’s lair is altered by the dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Background Check. Once per day, the dragon can cast the legend

Adult Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Amphibious. The dragon can breathe both air and water. Fabricate (1/Day). The dragon can cast fabricate, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability. Legendary

sun and have no desire to get wet, beyond enjoying a bit of sea spray in the air. But they love being able to see the water, so they build their lairs on the heights of seaside cliffs or near perfect

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

in collecting knowledge and magic dealing with the nature of the planes of existence, cosmic forces, and distant worlds. They prize treasures drawn from different worlds of the Material Plane

dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Background Check. Once per day, the dragon can cast the legend lore spell, requiring no spell components, naming any person, place, or

Designing NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Designing NPCs Nothing brings your adventures and campaigns to life better than a cast of well-developed NPCs. That said, NPCs in your game rarely need as much complexity as a well-crafted character

in a novel or movie. Most NPCs are bit players in the campaign, whereas the adventurers are the stars.

Appendix C: Score Sheet

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

L1: Entry Caverns Caused a face to say “aah” +1 Asked a face which way to go or used the word “truth” +1 Recovered any gems +1 Got bit by a stone face −1 L2: Slate Chamber Defeated the clay golem

: River Ledge Learned the boat’s command word +1 L13: Underground Lake Defeated the chuuls +2 Failed a Strength saving throw in any of the rivers −1 Cast Control Water, Water Breathing, or Water Walk

Visions of Distant Realms

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

Visions of Distant Realms Prerequisite: 15th level You can cast arcane eye at will, without expending a spell slot.

Recent Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

booty through the clerics, who shipped the goods to distant temples where they could be sold without being recognized as stolen merchandise. The Abbey Isle clerics often cheated the pirates on these

clandestine deals. The pirates grumbled about the poor treatment they received, but they issued no ultimatums to alter the arrangements. Although the two groups had their differences, the clerics never

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