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Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
start of its turn.
Detect. The deep crow makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
Shadow Caw (Costs 2 Actions). The ancient deep crow uses Shadow Caw.
Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The ancient deep crow
regions within 6 miles of the lair.
Intermittent, echoing caws can be heard coming from all directions within 6 miles of the lair.
Subterranean beasts within 1 mile of the ancient deep crow's lair serve
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
), detect evil and good, fireball, invisibility (self only), wall of fire
3/day each: blade barrier, dispel evil and good, finger of death
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Zariel fails a saving throw
Teleport action.Zariel’s Lair
Zariel makes her lair in a basalt citadel that rises up in Avernus. From nearly a mile away, one can hear the screams and moans coming from the burned victims chained
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, mending, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, detect evil and good, protection from evil and good, sanctuary
2nd level (3 slots
hunting evil monsters.
The Waiting Game. Van Richten isn’t a young man anymore. He knows his road is coming to an end, but his work isn't done. He has come to Barovia to kill Strahd von Zarovich
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
save DC 20):
At will: Detect Magic, Heat Metal (7th-level version)
2/day each: Darkness, Dispel Magic, Hold PersonAurnozci can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one
leader, a masked archmage called the Eye of Aurnozci.
Aurnozci’s followers believe the demon lord’s imprisonment is coming to an end, and soon the Caged Worm will shed its current form and
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 26):
At will: alter self (can become Medium when changing her appearance), detect
dangerous.Zariel’s Lair
Zariel makes her lair in a basalt citadel that rises up in Avernus. From nearly a mile away, one can hear the screams coming from burned victims chained to the stronghold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
manipulate the Weave to perform magic by casting spells. The Weave isn’t normally visible or detectable, even through the use of spells. Detect magic doesn’t let you perceive the Weave, for instance. The
), magic has been twisted or has failed entirely. With Mystra’s last death and the coming of the Spellplague, the Weave was thought destroyed, and the term lost its significance. Since the end of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
magic if a detect magic spell is cast upon it. Sounds from Beyond. A character who listens with an ear to the door will hear far-off music and happy singing, obviously coming from the other side of the
destroy the door, read: As the door falls away, you can hear sounds of confusion and distress coming from the north. A faint glow, like that of a small flame, shines in the distance. The walls of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
deep snoring coming from beyond it. 34a. Master Bedchamber Maddgoth slept as little as possible and spent almost no time here. The room’s features are as follows: Decor. The wood-paneled walls are
under the covers is an illusion. If the covers are pulled back, the snoring stops as it’s revealed that there’s no one in the bed. Casting dispel magic on the bed also ends the illusion. A detect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
K56. Cauldron Maps 7-10: Spires and Tower of Ravenloft Characters who stand outside the door to this room can smell a pungent odor coming from within. If the witches in this room have not been warned
that the characters are coming, the characters can hear their horrid cackling. If the characters open the door slightly, they witness the scene described below: Green-glowing wisps of steam bubble up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Strength of 20 or higher can force the gate open with a successful DC 25 Strength check. The first thing you notice as you enter the room is a heavy, unpleasant musk in the air, coming from cages
the scrutiny of a detect magic spell. Treasure Inside the tent are two flea-ridden bedrolls, a zurkhwood bucket containing edible fungi (the equivalent of two days of rations), and a wineskin full of Darklake Stout.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the opinion he’s formed about the characters. If Snapjaw isn’t yet sure whether the characters are the saviors he hopes they are, he tells the guards that these are cultists coming to join those already
with the characters, they still have a chance to detect the guard outpost on their own. Characters with passive Wisdom (Perception) scores of 15 or higher catch whiffs of wood smoke. Also make a single
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
greenhouse is built into the east side of the house, and a large barn is attached to the north side. Soft mooing can be heard coming from the barn. Rows of beans, garlic, shallots, cabbages, onions, and other
Detect Magic spell reveals that a faint aura of enchantment magic emanates from the seeds. Arthur’s Grave West of the house is a small graveyard with three simple graves. The graves lack headstones or any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
the opinion he’s formed about the characters. If Snapjaw isn’t yet sure whether the characters are the saviors he hopes they are, he tells the guards that these are cultists coming to join those already
with the characters, they still have a chance to detect the guard outpost on their own. Characters with passive Wisdom (Perception) scores of 15 or higher catch whiffs of wood smoke. Also make a single
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
one of the following spells, requiring no material spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At will: detect magic, levitate, light
1/day each: control
of a storm giant can affect the fate of thousands.
Distant Prophet-Kings. Storm giants live in isolated refuges so far above the surface of the world or below the sea that they are beyond the reach
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
from the wall. The devil’s mouth is agape and filled with darkness.
The devil face is 6 feet tall, with a mouth 2 feet in diameter. A detect magic spell or similar effect reveals an aura of
emanating from it. A successful DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check allows a character to make out words in Abyssal that translate as follows: “Darkness is coming for you. Your doom is at hand.” 49C. Black
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
might detect the ambush, with the odds depending on what they know and how they approach the area. If stragglers described the likely ambush spot to characters, it can be recognized from 200 yards
stop any small party of intruders coming up the trail, or harass and delay a larger group while sending word to the camp that trouble approaches. The veteran decides that he has enough of an advantage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
. Characters might detect the ambush, with the odds depending on what they know and how they approach the area. If stragglers described the likely ambush spot to characters, it can be recognized from 200 yards
stop any small party of intruders coming up the trail, or harass and delay a larger group while sending word to the camp that trouble approaches. The veteran decides that he has enough of an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Aboleth Before the coming of the gods, aboleths lurked in primordial oceans and underground lakes. They reached out with their minds and seized control of the burgeoning life-forms of the mortal
the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The aboleth regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Detect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
submerging any sort of organic material, recognizes the water’s magical corruption. The detect magic spell reveals that the water has an aura of necromantic magic. A2: Ancient Statue A small stone
Wisdom (Perception) check realizes the voices are coming from behind the statue. The cloakers attack when a creature comes within 5 feet of the statue or it’s clear no one’s buying their lies. Statue. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
sought revenge against the Vistani and took up a life of hunting evil monsters. The Waiting Game. Van Richten isn’t a young man anymore. He knows his road is coming to an end, but his work isn't done
slots): cure wounds, detect evil and good, protection from evil and good, sanctuary
2nd level (3 slots): augury, lesser restoration, protection from poison
3rd level (3 slots): magic circle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
successful DC 25 Strength (Athletics) check. The room contains the following: Drow. Rizzeryl the drow mage sits on a chair in the southwest corner while resting in a trance. If he hears someone coming
Dwarvish: “Meet me on the Lost Level. Find my twin in Slitherswamp.” A detect magic spell reveals an aura of conjuration magic around the key, which opens a magic gate that connects levels 6 and 8 of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
without coming into contact with the lava.
Eggs. Six red-speckled dragon eggs sit in the lava pool.
The lava curtain is created magically but is not itself magical. A creature that enters the lava
coins, jewels, and art objects lies on the floor in the 20-foot-square area marked on map 16. The treasure pile is an illusion that can be dispelled (DC 16). A detect magic spell reveals its illusory
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
to preserve sacred knowledge in a secure place. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of abjuration magic around the throne. Lurking Aboleth. In the shadows of the southwest alcove lurks the aboleth
in area T4 occurred. Derek and Violette have been protecting the books hidden in this chamber. Upon recognizing the characters, Derek thanks them for coming to recover the tomes he and Violette have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Moaning Forest Characters passing through this part of the forest can see Wyllow’s tower (area 6) through the trees and hear an eerie moan coming from the northwest. (The source of the incessant moaning is
top of the gravestone is carved in the shape of a rose. A detect magic spell cast in the vicinity reveals a source of evocation magic buried in the earth (see “Treasure” below). The will-o’-wisp is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17, +9 to hit with spell attacks):
At Will: Detect Magic, Fear, Melf’s Acid
with spell attacks):
At Will: Detect Magic, Fear, Melf’s Acid Arrow (level 4 version)
1/Day Each: Create Undead, Speak with Dead, Vitriolic Sphere (level 5 version)
Legendary Actions
Legendary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the size of their heads, and see the inn from an entirely different perspective. They cannot detect any magical effect upon themselves that could be ended, and the resizing appears permanent
, up-and-coming goblin. Like any other goblin, filled with hopes and dreams.” “A sorcerer named Kalarel employed me and other goblins to harry townsfolk while they opened a portal trying to free a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
hours of searching to find buried foundations and tumbled stones.
The ziggurat is encased in magic, which becomes obvious if anyone casts detect magic. This protective shell prevents anyone from
headwind they can’t detect. Those who try to climb a wall get halfway up, then inexplicably loses their grip and slide back down. A ladder built to scale a wall never reaches the top, no matter how long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, which could include coming to the Material Plane on a mission. A ki-rin disciple in the world usually serves its deity as a scout, a messenger, or a spy. Ki-rins are attracted to the worship of deities
following cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): light, mending, sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): command, cure wounds, detect evil and good, protection from evil and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
moans coming from the burned victims chained to the stronghold’s wall, the dying remains of those who failed to impress the archdevil. The stronghold, covering five square miles, is surrounded by
self (can become Medium when changing her appearance), detect evil and good, fireball, invisibility (self only), wall of fire
3/day each: blade barrier, dispel evil and good, finger of death
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
), detect evil and good, fireball, invisibility (self only), major image, wall of fire
3/day each: blade barrier, dispel evil and good, finger of death
Teleport. Zariel teleports, along with any
damage.
Zariel’s Lair Zariel makes her lair in a basalt citadel that rises up in Avernus. From nearly a mile away, one can hear the screams coming from burned victims chained to the stronghold’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
”). Treasure. Zala carries two spell scrolls (crown of madness and sleep) and a spellbook that contains the following spells: arcane lock, detect magic, detect thoughts, knock, mage armor, magic missile
northernmost room find a spellbook that contains the following spells: comprehend languages, detect magic, detect thoughts, identify, mage armor, misty step, Tasha’s hideous laughter, and unseen servant. D17
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The ancient deep crow regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Detect. The deep crow makes a
can be heard coming from all directions within 6 miles of the lair. Subterranean beasts within 1 mile of the ancient deep crow’s lair serve as the creature’s eyes and ears, alerting it to the presence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Sense and detect evil and good reveal that this zone is thoroughly desecrated. 26. Temple of Light Glowing pillars brightly light this chamber of white marble. Each pillar is carved in the likeness of a
Phaia and Kelson are here (see “Creatures” below), anyone who listens at the doors can hear screaming coming from the other side. The walls of this black marble mausoleum are lined with hundreds of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21, +13 to hit with spell attacks):
At Will: Detect Magic, Guiding Bolt (level 2 version
, +16 to hit with spell attacks):
At Will: Detect Magic, Guiding Bolt (level 4 version), Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no Concentration
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
five charms. One of those charms is the key that unlocks the door to the antechamber (area T8). Cupboard. This magic cupboard radiates an aura of conjuration to a detect magic spell. It generates food
which it was used to slay her. Not willing to destroy the weapon for fear of thwarting the first vision, she has kept the hilt hidden in an attempt to keep the second vision from coming to pass. Each






