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Inscrutable. No magic can observe the sphinx remotely or detect its thoughts without its permission. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain its intentions or sincerity are made with
13):
At Will: Detect Magic, Ice Knife, Minor Illusion
1/Day Each: Dispel Magic, Fear, SuggestionCamouflaged against the ice, a solitary snow sphinx is on the prowl. A shock of dark humanoid hair
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
):
At will: detect magic, mage hand
2/day each: augury, polymorph
1/day: plane shift (self only)Endelyn, also known by the names Creeping Lyn and Bitter End, is the youngest member of the Hourglass
within 30 feet of one another, any one of them can use an action to cast one of the following spells, requiring no material components (spell save DC 14): detect thoughts, dispel magic, finger of death
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):
At will: detect magic
2/day each: create food and water, polymorph, remove curse
1/day: plane shift (self only)Younger than Skabatha and older than
these visitors enter into an agreement with Bavlorna, she’ll use her powers to resolve their pressing problem in exchange for something of use to her.
Alignment. Neutral evil.
Personality
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
spells, requiring no material components:
3/day each: alter self, command, detect magic
1/day: plane shift (self only)
Magic Resistance Aura. While holding Nepenthe, Isolde creates an aura in a 10-foot
known only as “the Caller” to corrupt and slay all of Isolde’s companions, leaving Isolde alone, bitter, and vulnerable. The insidious archfey then befriended Isolde and offered to
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
that rely on smell.
Innate Spellcasting. The giant’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma. It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: detect magic
wealth and power with a bitter mix of longing, regret, and shame, seeking always to replace the grandest treasures they once possessed. Simple coins, gems, or trade goods do nothing to satisfy the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
strengthen Thrane resolve. The common people are united by their faith and sure of the righteousness of their cause. The Silver Flame urges people to stand together in the face of evil, and across the nation
Karrns as agents of darkness. Likewise, Thranes have bitter memories of the conflict with Aundair, and Aundairian wizards or eldritch knights receive a cold reception. For most Thranes, the war
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
eventually, whether to smuggle goods, avoid taxes, or quietly resolve conflicts. Society lieutenants run gambling dens disguised as tea rooms along the pier, while samurai and scoundrels test their
Hogishi’s elegant parties and for an annual poetry competition that draws nobles to Umizu—along with their bitter rivalries and personal guards. Shrine of Storms The Shrine of Storms is an ancient place
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack
it sinking into soft snow and thick fur to ward out the cold. The sphinx’s muscular wings carry the same spotted markings as its fur; they are strong enough to withstand the bitter winds that whistle
Inscrutable. No magic can observe the sphinx remotely or detect its thoughts without its permission. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain its intentions or sincerity are made with Disadvantage.
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
treasure. If dao are there, so is wealth worth hunting.
—Gundren Rockseeker, Dwarf Treasure Hunter
Genies of minerals and gemstones, dao embody the resolve of rock. Using innate magic, they move
components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At Will: Detect Evil and Good, Detect Magic, Stone Shape
1/Day Each: Gaseous Form, Invisibility, Move Earth, Passwall, Plane Shift, Tongues, Wall of Stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, and unyielding resolve. They are deliberate and slow to act, careful to consider their plans and gather their strength before beginning any new enterprise. Once earth cultists resolve to act, they
cruel, an extreme narcissist who delights in surrounding himself with objects of beauty and luxurious comforts. Beneath this sneering self-assurance lies a bitter being who loathes himself and holds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Endelyn Moongrave Endelyn, also known by the names Creeping Lyn and Bitter End, is the youngest member of the Hourglass Coven. People come to her to learn about their futures, which she spells out
10 feet in any direction horizontally.
Spellcasting. Endelyn casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):
At will: detect magic, mage hand
2/day each: augury, polymorph
1/day: plane shift (self only)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
franchise party. Noteworthy Decisionists: Donaar Blit’zen (“C” Team), Kelshi Annab Essential Functions: Receive one extra vote on franchise matters; resolve interparty conflicts Position Proficiencies: In
in this capacity for years. When she leverages her coin of decisionry, glinting with its final, unswerving resolve, it is because she has heard all.
The Decisonist Franchise Rank Features
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21):
At Will: Detect Magic, Mind Spike (level 5 version)
1/Day Each: Geas, Modify Memory
Legendary
Wild
Habitat: Forest, Hill, Swamp; Treasure: Arcana
Green hags work bitter magic to foul all that is beautiful and pure. Whether alone or in covens of other hags, these ancient witches call on eerie
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
former wealth and power with a bitter mix of longing, regret, and shame, seeking always to replace the grandest treasures they once possessed. Simple coins, gems, or trade goods do nothing to satisfy the
innately cast the following spells, requiring nomaterial components:
At will: detect magic, fog cloud, light
3/day each: feather fall, misty step
Actions
Multiattack. The giant makes two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
tragic tale of woe and misery puts her in a bargaining mood. If these visitors enter into an agreement with Bavlorna, she’ll use her powers to resolve their pressing problem in exchange for something of
DC 14):
At will: detect magic
2/day each: create food and water, polymorph, remove curse
1/day: plane shift (self only)
Bonus Actions
Swallow. Bavlorna swallows a Small or smaller creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
name to Netherskull after becoming a death tyrant. Netherskull has slain countless interlopers, none more deserving of death than a pompous human paladin named Fidelio, who wept bitter tears before
there. Gong. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of conjuration magic around the gong. If the gong is struck with the mallet, three items appear on the floor before it: a small clay bowl filled with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
in themselves. A map of Gorewood and an overview of the locations within this Abyssal realm appear later in this chapter. Depending on your players’ actions, the characters might resolve their final
no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20):
At will: Detect Magic, Heat Metal (7th-level version)
2/day each: Darkness, Dispel Magic, Hold Person
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
enraged and fight to the bitter end. One of the frost druid’s prepared spells is moonbeam, which can reveal the true form of any character who has the Doppelganger secret (see appendix B). Frost Druid
possible. The contest ends when the majority of one team can’t hold their handstands and either give up or fall over. Resolve the contest using DC 10 Strength (Athletics) group checks: each team
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
will. The sharp tang of the fish covers the bitter poison so well that a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check or DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check is needed to detect it. Any character who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
it will. The sharp tang of the fish covers the bitter poison so well that a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check or DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check is needed to detect it. Any character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, and Elvish. She has the detect thoughts spell prepared in place of misty step. She carries a bag of holding and wears a robe of serpents (see appendix B) with six snakes. Pow Ming keeps hundreds of
, she casts a detect thoughts spell to confirm or put to rest her suspicions. If she becomes convinced that someone is cheating, she uses her suggestion spell to convince the individual to take a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
certain defeat at the hands of his other enemies. Rool’s betrayal doesn’t make him friendly toward the party. Once Daggerdark is dispatched, Rool continues to fight the adventurers to the bitter end
contains the following spells: 1st level: detect magic, disguise self, identify, mage armor, magic missile, thunderwave
2nd level: darkvision, detect thoughts, mirror image, misty step, suggestion
3rd
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
cushions. The tiefling bartenders (commoners) serve spirits and a bitter ale called Brimstone Gulp. This ale is served in copper flagons embossed with prancing imps. Patrons can also buy cigars here for
. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of abjuration magic emanating from these runes. Damaging the case triggers a magical trap that forces each creature in a 15-foot-radius sphere centered on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
dense chunk of coal at its core. The Summer Star has lost its luster but not its magic. A detect magic spell or similar magic reveals a weak, residual aura of transmutation magic surrounding it. The
Copper, but the two had a falling out. One morning, after a bitter argument the night before, Copper decided to return to Ten-Towns. He snuck out while Macreadus was still asleep, leaving behind a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
level are linked to the runes holding the hell hounds in place. The stair runes can be noted with a detect magic spell or similar effect, or a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) or Wisdom
words, but these are equally derogatory, bitter, and profanity laced. In either case, the spider can pass along the following information: Rainbow has been Wizzy’s familiar for as long as it can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
succumbing to temptation, dying at the hands of fiends, and suffering eternal torture. When viewed, those images shift and swirl unsettlingly. A detect magic spell reveals that the frescoes, mosaics
. Though he is not truly in danger of losing this ability (his resolve is simply shaken), this can provide a roleplaying opportunity for the characters to boost his spirits and strengthen his faith. H5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
team is on offense. Resolve a tie with a Strength (Athletics) contest.
Step 2. To simulate the ball being passed around, every player makes a DC 15 Dexterity (Athletics) check. If the team on
shines from its highest window.
A detect magic spell cast here reveals an aura of abjuration magic. Runes cover every inch of this tower’s exterior. A glyph for the symbol (insanity) spell is hidden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
-diameter pentagram has been burned into the floor around him. A detect magic spell reveals a powerful aura of abjuration magic emanating from the symbol. Osvaldo’s chains are wrapped around the beams
accidentally offended one another. They have changed into dueling garb and are fighting with rapiers to resolve their differences while onlookers drink wine and cheer them on. C25a. Garden Balcony This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
doll’s head and looks down its neck finds a Spell Scroll of Detect Evil and Good. D21: Secret Stairs This narrow spiral staircase is made of creaky wood contained within a 5-foot-wide shaft of
Elisabeth regard them with bitter disdain. “None dare trespass in the territory of Strahd,” Gustav says. “You will answer to our master,” Elisabeth adds with sinister certainty. They offer no further
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
13; +5 to hit with spell attacks). She has the following druid spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): druidcraft, mending, produce flame
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, faerie fire, thunderwave
anyone suggested he would make a better monarch than Mwaxanaré. WHEN GARGOYLES ATTACK
The gargoyles of Omu and the aarakocra of Kir Sabal are bitter enemies. Aarakocra scouts watch over the distant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
water, or 1 gallon as part of a short rest. Brewer’s Supplies Activity DC Detect poison or impurities in a drink 10 Identify alcohol 15 Ignore effects of alcohol 20 Calligrapher’s Supplies Calligraphy
medicine that is bitter or sour into a pleasing concoction. Survival. When foraging for food, you can make do with ingredients you scavenge that others would be unable to transform into nourishing meals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the grate. After that mishap, the cultists decided not to press their luck and left the treasure alone. Grate Trap. A character can detect the grate’s trap by examining the grate and succeeding on a DC
indicate that these magical gateways connect to a plane populated by Undead, but it’s clear Jerot doesn’t know much more than that. His notes indicate his resolve to learn more after he finishes his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
this area recently. Though their tunnels collapsed behind them, the creatures lurk just beyond the alcove. If the irritable umber hulks detect the characters, the monsters burst through the rubble and
! We’re all trapped, but perhaps we can help each other?”
This box canyon on the plane of Elysium tests the compassion and resolve of those trapped within. Six centaurs who speak Common were exploring