being blade devices causing return

Death Knight Aspirant

Monsters Monster Manual

-foot Emanation originating from it have Advantage on attack rolls and saving throws. It can’t use this trait if it has the Incapacitated condition.Multiattack. The aspirant makes three Dread Blade

attacks. Dread Blade. Melee Attack Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Dread Blade"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d8+5", "rollType":"damage

Marilith

Monsters Monster Manual

Blade attacks and uses Constrict. Pact Blade. Melee Attack Roll: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Pact Blade"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d10

+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Pact Blade", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Pact Blade", "rollDamageType

Double-Bladed Scimitar

Equipment

one. A Valenar blade in the hands of a non-elf is generally assumed to have been stolen or looted from a fallen foe, and a Valenar elf might feel entitled to demand its return or challenge the bearer

The double-bladed scimitar is the signature weapon of Valenar elves. A haft of fine wood supports a long, curving blade on either end. Forged with techniques honed over centuries, these blades are

Death Knight

Monsters Monster Manual

three Dread Blade attacks. Dread Blade. Melee Attack Roll: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Dread Blade"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d6+5

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Dread Blade", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage plus 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Dread Blade", "rollDamageType

Blackrazor

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

energy sprang from a void of negative energy and will one day return to it. Blackrazor is meant to hurry that process along. Despite its nihilism, Blackrazor feels a strange kinship to Wave and Whelm

Blackrazor. Blackrazor can be destroyed by crushing it in the great gears of Mechanus. Primus, the creator of the modrons, also knows a series of musical tones that Blackrazor can’t stand to hear, causing the sword to shatter.

Flame Tongue Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

You can use a bonus action to speak this magic sword's command word, causing flames to erupt from the blade. These flames shed bright light in a 40-foot radius and dim light for an additional 40 feet

Goblin Psi Commander

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

make it have the charmed or frightened conditions.Multiattack. The goblin makes three Psychic Blade attacks. Psychic Blade. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to

hit", "rollAction":"Psychic Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Psychic Blade", "rollDamageType

Quandrix Professor of Substance

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Multiattack. The professor makes two Spatial Blade attacks. Spatial Blade. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Spatial Blade"} to hit (the

target can’t benefit from cover less than total cover), reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Spatial Blade

Tearulai

Magic Items Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

The longsword, Tearulai, is a sentient, neutral good longsword of sharpness;sword of sharpness with an emerald-colored blade and precious gemstones embedded in its hilt and pommel. The sword’s

cause the blade to shed bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet. Speaking the command word again or sheathing the sword puts out the light. Evil creatures can’t

Solar Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

DC 25). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: detect evil and good, invisibility (self only) 3/day each: blade barrier, dispel evil and good

against a target or return to the solar's hands. If the hovering sword is targeted by any effect, the solar is considered to be holding it. The hovering sword falls if the solar dies. Healing Touch (4

Chardalyn Berserker

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

creep over them, but it passes quickly. Chardalyn Madness. Prolonged contact with the demonic magic imprinted on the chardalyn has afflicted the berserker with a form of madness, causing the berserker

the effects of madness, the berserker loses its Chardalyn Madness trait but retains its chaotic evil alignment and other qualities. Further exposure to the demonic magic causes the berserker’s madness to return, however.

Yeenoghu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

atrocities in his name. Yeenoghu takes pleasure in causing fear before death, and he sows sorrow and despair through destroying beloved things. He doesn’t parlay; to meet him is to do battle with him

, causing them to have advantage on melee weapon attack rolls and causing attack rolls to have advantage against them. Regional Effects The region containing Yeenoghu’s lair is warped by his

Windfall

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Dazzling Visage. A brilliant array of chromatic colors emanates from Windfall, causing attack rolls against her to have disadvantage. This trait ceases to function while Windfall has the

, Windfall has been granted phenomenal power by her master. Her skin glitters with patches of multicolored scales, and in combat, her blade sings with all five of the chromatic dragons’ elements

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

shadow on a balcony a stone’s throw away. She slides her blade free of its cloth-wrapped scabbard and peers through the open window at the tyrant prince, so vulnerable in the grip of sleep

training. Many entered the monastery as children, sent to live there when their parents died, when food couldn’t be found to support them, or in return for some kindness that the monks had performed

Sibriex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

sibriexes can graft on new body parts to give the demons greater strength, vision, or stamina. Sibriexes never give aid freely, though; they demand a service or a treasure in return for the flesh

feet. 91–95 The target’s body becomes unusually brittle, causing the target to have vulnerability to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage. 96–00 The target grows

Clockwork Stone Defender

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

attack roll, the clockwork gives that creature a +5 bonus to its AC against that attack, potentially causing a miss. To use this ability, the clockwork must be able to see the creature and the

attacker.The thick plates of stone riveted onto a stone defender give it substantial protection. Its chief role is as a bodyguard. Clockworks Gnomes’ tinkering with magic and mechanical devices has

Hermit - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

of Seclusion 1 You led an ill-fated expedition into the Riverveins. Your friends were swept away by flooding, and you’ve never been able to shake the guilt of causing their deaths over

superseding event. Suddenly directionless and unable to return to your homeland, you have lingered, adrift, in this wretched city. Feature: Discovery The quiet seclusion of your extended

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

gaming set, vehicles (land) Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice or deck of cards, a set of common

regular shift patrolling either the Lower City or the Outer City. In return, you have access to the Flaming Fist’s fortresses and a direct line of communication with Flaming Fist officers and

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

wild, and the cast-off members of a gang might eventually catch on with a different group. Left to their own devices, bugbears have little more impact on the world than wolf packs. They subsist by

. Cunning Grankhul is the younger one, and in the stories bugbears tell, he gifted them with stealth but in return he sapped their vigor, so that bugbears sleep in his stead while he remains eternally alert

Flame Tongue

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

Flame Tongue Weapon (any sword), rare (requires attunement) You can use a bonus action to speak this magic sword’s command word, causing flames to erupt from the blade. These flames shed bright light

Flame Tongue

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

Flame Tongue Weapon (any sword), rare (requires attunement) You can use a bonus action to speak this magic sword’s command word, causing flames to erupt from the blade. These flames shed bright light

Sword of Zariel

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

have disadvantage on attack rolls made within the weapon’s radius of bright light. As a bonus action, you can intensify the sword’s light, causing it to shed bright light in a 15-foot

destroyed if it’s used to shatter the Companion (see “Shattering the Companion”), unless the blade is wielded by an angel of challenge rating 15 or higher, or a good-aligned cleric or

Marilith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

on every turn of combat. Actions Multiattack. The marilith makes six Pact Blade attacks and uses Constrict. Pact Blade. Melee Attack Roll: +10, reach 5 ft. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5) Slashing damage

it can see. Reactions Parry. Trigger: The marilith is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The marilith adds 5 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss. Justin Gerard

Death Knight Aspirant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

. The aspirant makes three Dread Blade attacks. Dread Blade. Melee Attack Roll: +9, reach 5 ft. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) Slashing damage plus 10 (3d6) Necrotic damage. Hellfire Orb (Recharge 5–6

(Necrotic), Dispel Magic Reactions Parry. Trigger: The aspirant is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The aspirant adds 4 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.

Goblin Psi Commander

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

goblin makes three Psychic Blade attacks. Psychic Blade. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) psychic damage, and the target must

attack roll, the goblin conjures a shield of force. The target of the attack gains a +3 bonus to its AC against the triggering attack roll, potentially causing it to miss. Kent Davis

Ogres

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

devices, and other delicate or lovingly made things. Occasionally they kidnap victims to eat later or, more rarely, performers who catch their interest. Ogres trace their origins to wrathful deities

, sporting rocky calluses, mossy growths, or frozen scars. Ogre Ogres are 10-foot-tall brutes that overwhelm their foes and take what spoils they please. Ogre raiders ally with other evil forces in return

Death Knight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

three Dread Blade attacks. Dread Blade. Melee Attack Roll: +11, reach 5 ft. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) Slashing damage plus 13 (3d8) Necrotic damage. Hellfire Orb (Recharge 5–6). Dexterity Saving Throw: DC

against that attack, possibly causing it to miss. Legendary Actions Legendary Action Uses: 3. Immediately after another creature’s turn, the death knight can expend a use to take one of the following

Appendix D: Magic Items

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

. Some of these items might be experiments that Kwalish is working on, which can be made available to the characters if they return to the Barrier Peaks. Alternatively, if you’d like to make full use of

Guide offers useful general guidelines for dealing with strange devices of the sort found in this adventure. If Kwalish’s notes can’t be deciphered (or if the inventor doesn’t show up when the

Resolving the Character Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

Resolving the Character Hooks If the characters return to Blasingdell, their fame as adventurers spreads. Townsfolk hail them on the street, and some might approach them with problems that can lead

some land far away, or an as-yet-unknown location rumored to hide a fabulous treasure. Track the Broken Blade If the characters were sent to retrieve weapons for Baron Althon, they can bring him the +1

Ivan's Powers and Dominion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

the statistics of a human noble. His menace manifests in the form of psychological manipulation, making others doubt reality, and causing victims to overestimate his control. Cursed Correspondence. Ivan

monstrous guardians, could be clockwork devices or stuffed toys. This doesn’t change the creatures’ statistics and is revealed only in dramatic moments. Individuals the characters have known for years

Masquerade Preparations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

dozens of magical floating lights that emanate from magical firework-like devices that will be set off soon after the event begins. These tube-like devices are among the decorations being set up during

the day’s preparations. Choose a character and have them make a DC 16 Intelligence (Investigation) check. On a successful check, they notice that one of the devices is faulty. On a failed check, the

4. Stirge Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

opportunistic bloodsuckers attack in the confusion. The stirges gain a +2 bonus to AC in the bat storm. The bats calm down and return to their roosts on the ceiling after five minutes of quiet in area

4. A spear with a pitted blade lies on the floor near the top of the steps leading to area 6. Kobolds use this to bypass the trap at the bottom of the steps (see area 6).

4. Stirge Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

, and the opportunistic bloodsuckers attack in the confusion. The stirges gain a +2 bonus to AC in the bat storm. The bats calm down and return to their roosts on the ceiling after five minutes of quiet

in area 4. A spear with a pitted blade lies on the floor near the top of the steps leading to area 6. Kobolds use this to bypass the trap at the bottom of the steps (see area 6).

Cult of Levistus

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

Cult of Levistus Goals: Survival and eventual revenge against those who wrong them Typical Cultist: Assassin, bandit captain, cult fanatic, cultist, mage, noble, spy, thug Signature Spells: Blade

pledge their souls to him a single chance to escape from danger, but some cunning folk strike a deal with Levistus, pledging their souls to him in return for escape at a future date. This boon takes

Arrival at the Wreck

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

sword blade, tilted to a twenty-degree angle and partly buried underground. Much of its exposed hull is rusted and torn asunder. Hot wind screams as it tears through the hollow structure, and six giant

“giant vultures” circling above the wreck are six vrocks that attack anyone who gets within 50 feet of the command deck. If three vrocks are killed, the remaining ones flee and don’t return.

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