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Player’s Handbook (2014)
have knocked it off.
An affected target is so convinced of the phantasm’s reality that it can even take damage from the illusion. A phantasm created to appear as a creature can attack the target
. Similarly, a phantasm created to appear as fire, a pool of acid, or lava can burn the target. Each round on your turn, the phantasm can deal 1d6 psychic damage to the target if it is in the phantasm
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
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Defiant Essence. When a creature casts a spell that targets Zargon or would deal damage to it, Zargon attempts to absorb the magic into its horn. The creature must make a DC 19 Charisma saving throw
another plane—or another reality entirely.
When Asmodeus ascended the infernal hierarchy, he and his legions wiped out most of the plane’s earlier inhabitants, but Zargon proved beyond even
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
grants a mortal character some measure of power for a price. Once an agreement is reached, the deal is sealed with a binding contract, which both parties must sign. A devil’s ultimate goal is to claim
mortal souls. If it can’t get a mortal’s soul in one fell swoop, the devil tries to take it one little piece at a time by encouraging the mortal to commit evil acts and thereby condemning the mortal’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
spells. An enemy demonstrates it can deal enough damage to reduce a character to 0 hit points in one blow. A creature is alien or monstrous in ways the character never could have imagined. An object undermines a character’s understanding of reality.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
dissipates. Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest. Illusory Reality By 14th level, you have learned the secret of weaving shadow magic into your
illusions to give them a semi-reality. When you cast an illusion spell of 1st level or higher, you can choose one inanimate, nonmagical object that is part of the illusion and make that object real. You can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
convinced of the phantasm’s reality that it can even take damage from the illusion. A phantasm created to appear as a creature can attack the target. Similarly, a phantasm created to appear as fire, a pool of
acid, or lava can burn the target. Each round on your turn, the phantasm can deal 1d6 psychic damage to the target if it is in the phantasm’s area or within 5 feet of the phantasm, provided that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
interest in you.
4 You survived a near-death experience—but shouldn’t have. Ever since, death and ill omens follow you.
5 You are out of sync with time or reality. Anything you touch is
). Inescapable Death. When you hit a target with an attack roll and deal necrotic damage, you ignore the target’s resistance to that damage. Withering Contact. When you start your turn grappling a creature or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. This domain is particularly appropriate for stories that deal with the lingering influence of the past, the oppressive weight of tradition, and the ongoing effects of generational curses. The restless
ever closer to the estate’s beleaguered lord.
7 The baronet of a small estate is forced to commit increasingly heinous crimes each day or face unspeakable torment at the hands of his ghostly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
destiny from the Underworld, Klothys now endeavors to undo the cosmic damage caused by Heliod, Xenagos, and ambitious mortals in recent years. The ways in which they ravaged reality to realize their
relationships with Erebos and Athreos are complicated. Ages spent in the Underworld with Erebos have driven home for her how arrogant and tyrannical he is, as ready to commit the same sins as Heliod if given the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
NPCs who didn’t commit the crime, but who had the motive, the means, or the opportunity to do so. Suspects might be obvious or could come to light during the investigation. One technique often used in
innocent of the crime. A secret business deal, an illicit affair, a dark past, or an uncontrolled vice are flaws that make suspects more interesting than NPCs with nothing to hide. Clues Clues point
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the leaders of the Zhentarim hope to one day see imposed across the North and beyond. The organization is thus willing to commit to stop the demon lords from breaching the surface — knowing that such a
the other faction leaders. If one of the characters is a member of the Zhentarim, Davra tries to make the deal for information with that character alone. In addition to access to the hidden trading
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
of self-righteous rabble-rousers! We’re arresting them on sight, but that’s left us shorthanded to deal with another problem. For that, I need your help.”
Captain Zodge won’t accept any refusal of
taking advantage of the current crisis to commit murder sprees throughout the city. As my appointed deputies in this matter, you’ll have license to kill these wretches on sight. Find their lair, and wipe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
ruling over its domain. Long ago, the beholder heard rumors of an arcane device known as the Maze Engine, capable of shifting the gears of reality. During the last Great Modron March, Karazikar
failed check, slaves either attack the characters or hide from them, waiting for Karazikar to deal with them. The Vast Oblivium: General Features The characters encounter the following features in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
these gods, magical knowledge is a great responsibility that comes with a special understanding of the nature of reality. Other gods of Arcana see magic as pure power, to be used as its wielder sees
slot you use to cast the healing spell. Potent Spellcasting Starting at 8th level, you add your Wisdom modifier to the damage you deal with any cleric cantrip. Arcane Mastery At 17th level, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
needy and making grim choices rooted in reality rather than idealism. Some might be gentle-voiced healers, beloved by their communities, while others might be masked bringers of macabre mercies. The
deal extra necrotic damage equal to one roll of your Martial Arts die + your Wisdom modifier. You can use this feature only once per turn. Physician’s Touch 6th-level Way of Mercy feature You can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
and is able to communicate with them telepathically. Using this ability judiciously, the ulitharid has learned a great deal about the city above and its inhabitants. Waterdeep has, in a way, captured
Waterdeep, but the city they see and experience around them is a fabrication created wholly by the ulitharid. Within this alternate reality Waterdeep, or “Alterdeep,” Extremiton appears as any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
reality and avoiding doom at the hands, claws, fangs, tentacles, proboscises, ovipositors, and other appendages of the multiverse’s countless predatory and lethally grumpy inhabitants. Chris Seaman
” section.
Unusual Attacks and Magic Some creatures have weapons that deal unusual damage types and spellcasting that functions in an atypical way. Such an exception is a special feature of a stat block
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
to their fate. 71–80 You learned a great deal during your adventure. The next time you make an ability check or a saving throw, you have advantage on the roll. 81–90 You found some treasure on your
Extortion 8 Counterfeiting Punishment d12 Punishment 1–3 You did not commit the crime and were exonerated after being accused. 4–6 You committed the crime or helped do so, but nonetheless the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
political figure in Baldur’s Gate. Her manner is brusque but professional. She is happy to deal with anyone who appears likely to further her family’s goals, but she can be ruthless toward those who cross
from Taresson. Crimes against House Rillyn If the characters commit murder or other crimes in House Rillyn, they are tracked down 4d12 hours later by one of Yvandre’s allies, an adult copper dragon named
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Coast, but wears no armor or cold weather clothing and doesn’t appear to be armed. His most striking feature is his eyes, which are as blue as a frozen lake. The best way to deal with Sephek is to
work, the spirit inside Sephek doesn’t care about getting caught, and he isn’t shy about admitting his guilt. He considers surrendering only because it buys time for him to escape and commit more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
allied forces have devised a simple but effective plan. They begin with an attack by Saltmarsh’s militia against the entrance (area 1). Once the sahuagin commit troops to the defense of the gate, the
possible that the party could be overwhelmed by foes. Consult the “Handling Mobs” section in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to help deal with large numbers of enemies. Concluding the Assault
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
faiths. When a temple pushes a god’s influence too strongly, the Athar either deal with the problem themselves or leak the information to a faction that will, such as the Harmonium. The Athar regard
multiverse. This introspection kindles empathy and kindness in many Bleakers, who commit themselves to easing the suffering of others. Existence is merciless, so the Bleak Cabal must show mercy in its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
deal. “See, you must know that I’m all about business — something Omin and Jim were too blind to see. This, between you and me? It’s not personal. It’s commerce. I can make you a deal. You give me
them), or when his deal is refused. The goblin whistles loudly a moment before he teleports away, followed by the heavy footsteps of something enormous and furry approaching from behind the bar. Onyx
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
that deal fire damage are empowered here. Such a spell of 1st level or higher cast within the zone deals fire damage as if it were cast at a level one higher than the spell slot that was expended. 2
from it can plumb the plane’s frigid depths for ancient secrets. Risia Manifest Zone Features d4 Feature 1 Spells that deal cold damage are empowered here. Such a spell of 1st level or higher cast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
by mages are frigid cracks in reality leading to the Plane of Ice, Stygia (the frozen fifth layer of the Nine Hells), Limbo, and other distant planes. Adventurers might be asked to deal with monsters
Punishment. Adventurers who commit crimes or become entangled with resisting the ruling mages might find themselves interacting with the Watch Presidium. Way of Astonishments Magical shops line both
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
consequences. Instead of an ongoing plan to commit more crimes, the villain’s goal is to lie low or flee the scene. Serial Crimes. The villain commits crimes one after the other, but these acts are
with nine gems, and with these gems the vampire can open a gate to the Nine Hells. Should the vampire succeed, the adventurers will have a more pressing threat to deal with, as a powerful devil steps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
things, your franchise needs to be willing to abase itself for coin. Play to your strengths by having law-abiding franchisees stop crimes, while the more chaotic ones commit them.
— K’thriss Drow’b
are smugglers coming ashore to take possession of goods in a nearby sea cave (see the “Treasure” section). But she and the others are at their wits’ end in terms of how to deal with the Tortured
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
situation: the vale folk see a great deal more traffic and trade than the little hamlet would ever expect otherwise. Until recently, all the caravans bound for Darkhold could seek sanctuary only in the
seems unthinkable, but the reality is that life is sedate here. Certainly, the soldiers in the castle aren’t to be trifled with, but they hardly ever engage in the acts of petty cruelty that one
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
, conjure fey
Wish. The Infernal Machine has the ability to bend the nature of reality, with the proper combination of controls recreating the effect of a wish spell (including all side effects). Due to
forth, you breathe out intermittent gouts of flame that deal 1d4 fire damage to you.
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You can cast the daylight spell three times.
An evil undead creature that comes within 30 feet of you for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
of Aelinthaldaar razed by magic, and the remaining elves splintered into separate kingdoms. The Melairkyn, of course, saw this as a breaking of their bargain, and never again did they deal with elves
events to me, but I must confess that much of what he said made little sense. It was a long lecture having something to do with stars, “crystal spheres,” and “demiplanar reality mirrors.” Suffice it to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Oren, the head of staff (see area P3), and demands he deal with the situation, which he tries to do diplomatically. Staircase. A staircase leads to the storage cellar (area P18). This stairway is
paraphrase the following text: Floating in space is a pulsing rift of iridescent energy, like a jagged scar in the fabric of reality. The light dims for a second, revealing faint shadows shifting deep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
in the region gains advantage on saving throws for the next 24 hours. 25–30 One character in the region is suffused with celestial power. For 1 minute, the character’s melee attacks deal an extra 2d6
the Outer Planes to dwell in the Far Realm. There they transform over eons into abominations or elder evils, seething in a reality with its own laws. All who stay in the Far Realm are eventually twisted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
rays (death ray and disintegration) powerless. If it has warning or is reduced to 50 hit points or fewer, it withdraws to area 40, leaving its spawn to deal with the threat. After only 2 rounds
succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or suffer a severe break with reality. On a failed save, a creature has disadvantage on all Intelligence checks, Wisdom checks, and Charisma checks. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
stored here. The spectator was slated to serve for 101 years. When the mine was sacked, the bandits disturbed the delicate magic in the area, eroding the spectator’s grip on reality. It believes the mine
the table, flanking a drow dressed in black leather armor and robes. The drow clutches a black staff with a carved spider at the top and frowns when he sees you. “It seems that I must deal with you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, and 5 feet away from the pedestal. If a character steps through the doorway, the fabric of reality warps and bends around them as they arrive in the demiplane: a cluttered den 40 feet long and 20
lights cantrip as an action at will. After 24 hours, this charm vanishes from you. Secret Effect: When this charm vanishes from you, sparks explode all around you. These sparks deal 5 (2d4) lightning