body binding diffusing chanting replicate

Kalaraq Quori

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

magical effects.Multiattack. The quori makes two Soul Binding attacks. Alternatively, it can make four attacks with Arcane Blast. Arcane Blast. Ranged Spell Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13

"} force damage. Soul Binding. Melee Spell Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Soul Binding"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 29 (4d10 + 7);{"diceNotation":"4d10+7

Swarm of Scarabs

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

of its hit points or fewer. If the target is a creature, scarabs burrow into its body, and the creature takes 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Ravenous Bites

manifest. Swarm Behavior d4 Behavior 1 Crawls on walls in a vaguely bipedal shape 2 Makes skittering noises that sound like whispered chanting 3 Skeletal visages, giant

Hollow Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the hollow dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Reconstruction. When the hollow dragon is reduced to 0 hit points, its body breaks into

hollow dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Claw. The hollow dragon makes one Claw attack. Ghostly Binding (Costs 2 Actions). The hollow dragon creates ethereal bindings

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

animal’s tough hide. A sense of invincibility spread through him. For the moment at least, he felt unstoppable! — Don Bassingthwaite, The Binding Stone Shifters are sometimes called the

body and mind. Some shifters believe that these spirits are independent entities, and they may speak of Bear or Wolf as ancestors or guides. Most just see the beast within as a formidable expression

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Conclusion When the characters return to the study room in Candlekeep, they find Matreous’s body sprawled on the floor and the imp figurine missing. When the imp was taken from the mansion in its

figurine form, the enchantment binding it ended, allowing it to sting and kill Matreous. The imp is now invisible and hiding in a corner of Matreous’s study. It attacks the first creature that exits the

7. Halls of Worship

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

7. Halls of Worship Cultists gather in this area to worship Shar and suffer Keresta’s tests of devotion. 7a. Crawling Rats Characters hear human voices chanting as they approach this chamber, which

kneel on rough woven mats in the center of this area, chanting in low tones. A human cult fanatic engulfed in a swarm of rats stands quietly in their midst. The kneeling cultists are named Caradoc

Tell Us In Song!

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

you may choose another student from the “Fellow Students” section in chapter 3. Read or paraphrase the following: You hear enthusiastic chanting and clapping. In the library’s main area, students ring

characters: “That’s the other Mage Tower team! They’re trying to steal your fans!” The opposing Mage Tower team challenges the characters to a singing contest to win over the student body. This event

Location Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

pantheon, his worshipers have quested across the seas to rekindle Ebondeath’s spirit. Led by the death priest Ularan Mortus, they unearthed the dragon’s mausoleum and awakened its slumbering soul, binding

it to the unwilling body of the ancient green dragon Claugiyliamatar. Ularan Mortus hoped to use the dragon to capture the ruinstone, an artifact of great power. While they remain on the Sword Coast

Mummies

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

Mummies Deathless Ancients with Ageless Ambitions Habitat: Desert, Swamp; Treasure: Relics Mysterious rites and mighty faith can tie spirits to their corpses, binding them to their remains for all

to extreme lengths to avenge themselves and restore what they need to find peace. A mummy might look frail, but its body possesses supernatural strength, and its gaze can strike fear in the bravest

14. Chapel of Evil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

14. Chapel of Evil The chanting heard throughout the tomb originates in this chapel, whose pews are filled with more than two dozen worshipers — and, oddly, with two large chunks of rough black stone

opalescent blue. The priest is missing his left eye and hand, but has a second set of arms grafted to his body. All three of his arms gesture as if directing the worshipers like a conductor. Two

Wizards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

casting then sent his considerable power out to surround the overmatched wizard, binding it to himself. Argent energy flew from the human’s outstretched hand only to fizzle into nothingness as the

centuries old, having seen civilizations rise and fall across Faerûn. Other wizards seeking this longevity turn to lichdom, dwelling in isolated tombs and strongholds as they withdraw from the world in body as well as mind.

8. Shrine of the Horned King

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

. The fog swirls through this cavern, agitated by the dancing of eleven chanting minotaurs. Offal Pile. Low stone barriers constrain a massive pile of rotting, dismembered body parts. Altar. Behind

stench of death that permeates the dungeon is strongest here. As the characters approach this 50-foot-high cave, they hear minotaurs chanting and stomping. This area contains the following: Minotaurs

3. Shrine of the Sea Mother

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

3. Shrine of the Sea Mother When the characters arrive here, on their own or escorted, read the following to the players: A nine-foot-tall statue stands here. Its body is roughly carved from some

the statue, alert and on guard, while a few others mill about, gazing up at the statue and bowing repeatedly while chanting. All creatures that come here are expected to make an offering to the

Hezrou

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

’ outrages and compel hezrous to pursue greater plots. Powerful spellcasters often use sinister coercions, spells like Magic Circle and Planar Binding, or other magic to force hezrous to serve them. Roll on

Abyss, its body dissolves into ichor, and it gains a new body instantly, reviving with all its Hit Points somewhere in the Abyss. Magic Resistance. The hezrou has Advantage on saving throws against

Quori

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

of dreams and nightmares—the quori. Because it is difficult for anything to physically travel to or from Dal Quor, quori in Eberron are typically encountered while possessing a host body. The Inspired

throw or be possessed by the quori; the quori then disappears, and the target is incapacitated and loses control of its body. The quori now controls the body but doesn’t deprive the target of awareness

Deck of Many More Things

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

Over the centuries since the first Deck of Many Things was created, many have sought and failed to replicate it. But some have created new cards. These forty-four additional cards are known

condition as your body is transformed into marble. The petrification lasts until you are freed with the Greater Restoration spell or similar magic. Tavern. Your Charisma score increases by 2 to a maximum

Lich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

possessing an interior space into which arcane sigils of naming, binding, immortality, and dark magic are scribed in silver. With its phylactery prepared, the future lich drinks a potion of

phylactery, where it forever remains. Soul Sacrifices. A lich must periodically feed souls to its phylactery to sustain the magic preserving its body and consciousness. It does this using the imprisonment

Temples of Extraction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

the characters close in, the wizards cast area spells that include themselves and the party. If a shrine of binding (see below) exudes a magical effect to which creatures in the room can become inured

zealously. Contact Stones. There are no contact stones in this sector. Shrines of Binding Each chamber of this zone features an identical 3-foot-high shrine whose arcane power extracts energy from a

Swarms

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

skittering noises that sound like whispered chanting 3 Skeletal visages, giant eyes, or the faces of nearby creatures appear in relief amid its mass 4 Occupies and animates a corpse or

body, and the creature takes 3 (1d6) piercing damage at the start of each of its turns. Any creature can use an action to kill or remove the scarabs with fire or a weapon that deals piercing damage

Encounters in the Brambles

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

paraphrase the following boxed text to the players: A cave-like hovel lies at the center of the maze. Hundreds of bones and body parts hang by twine from the entrance, and the ceiling is strung with

ghastliness you can conceive. Her divinations replicate the effects of a commune spell, although Red Ruth provides the answers to the questions without needing to appeal to a divine being. Red Ruth’s

Breaking the Chains

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

Breaking the Chains Eight chains of infernal iron anchor Elturel to its binding posts, and each of those chains must be broken to free the city. If all the chains are broken, Elturel remains floating

eyes darken as his body hangs limp like a puppet cut from its strings. After a moment, Arkhan stands up straight, his eyes glowing with prismatic light. A hungry smile crosses his face, and five voices

Delphi Mansion Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

body of one of Elra’s companions is missing (and can be found in area D27). If Elra is with the characters (see “Meeting Elra” earlier in this adventure), she mourns her dead companions and hopes there

that cast this otherwise empty room in dim light. On the far side of the room, a spiral staircase descends into darkness. From below, you hear a human voice chanting in a blasphemous tongue. The

S15. Madhouse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

treated to a terrifying, 7-foot-tall assemblage of human body parts. This flesh golem attacks anyone who isn’t in the company of the Abbot or Clovin Belview. None of the doors leading from the hall are

marks. S15c. Incanting Mongrelfolk Seven mongrels are seated in the middle of this room, forming a ring. They appear to be chanting a spell. These seven mongrelfolk are trying to cast a spell that

Mysterious Passengers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

faces of the guests. Not all of them are amused. 31–32 A shifter glowers in a corner booth, looking angry at the world. 33–34 A warforged bard uses its body as a percussion instrument to entertain the

guardian. 83–84 A nervous goblin holds traveling papers out to anyone passing by, as if expecting to be challenged at any moment. 85–86 Four kalashtar monks meditate, burning incense and chanting quietly. 87

Death House Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

. Treasure. Inside the toy chest is a doll that resembles a tall, pale human with black hair and a pronounced widow’s peak. Something papery rattles inside the doll’s hollow body. A character who removes the

tunnel stretches southward before branching east and west. Chanting. From the moment they arrive in the dungeon, the characters hear an eerie, incessant chant echoing throughout the chambers. It’s

Roleplaying Prisoner 13

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13

later use. Following that, she reveals that the tattoo on her right hand is the key to the vault. She allows the characters to study it so they can replicate its image using magic such as disguise self

or drawing. The characters can retry if they fail, at the cost of more time and more risk of discovery. Last Resort. A gruesome but effective option is killing Prisoner 13 and taking her body back

Roleplaying Prisoner 13

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

later use. Following that, she reveals that the tattoo on her right hand is the key to the vault. She allows the characters to study it so they can replicate its image using magic such as disguise self

or drawing. The characters can retry if they fail, at the cost of more time and more risk of discovery. Last Resort. A gruesome but effective option is killing Prisoner 13 and taking her body back

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

, Heldalf proves chatty. He shares the following information in conversation: Giants’ Arrival. A group of frost giants followed their leader, Ralvald, to the dragon’s lair to recover the body of

in areas D3 and D4 refuse to confront the dragon. Share the Ritual. If the characters admit they’re after the ritual tattooed on Elakdras’s body, Ralvald offers a solution. Ralvald doesn’t want the

Ancient Being

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

circle of binding sigils or sealed as a spirit within a gigantic statue, the fiend’s influence drives your group. 4 Guardian Celestial. An angel or another powerful celestial takes an interest in a

ordinary person. You patron might posses the body of a stranger or a party member to converse with you. Ancient Being Operatives Consider the overarching goals of your group’s ancient being patron

Predator Pools

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

moves, any creature within 10 feet of its path must succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw or be knocked prone. The dragon turtle can’t harm or break the binding chains. The characters can open

between this area and the Stone Golem Quarries. 84. Altar Pool If the sahuagin occupy this area, those approaching can hear chanting. An octagonal pool fills this chamber. A slick of blood darkens the

Fortress Level 2

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

contain a total of 300 gp and twenty leather harnesses with silver buckles (10 gp each). 28. Wave Shaper’s Quarters This room is adorned with a colorful mosaic of a sahuagin with a twisted body creating a

engraved into the walls of this place, casting an eerie light throughout the chamber. Three chanting sahuagin dressed in ceremonial robes float near the altar, their arms raised toward the ceiling, which

Golem Laboratories

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

stench of preservatives with a hint of rot. Flesh golems in their first gruesome stages of assembly are on a few of the tables. Other tables contain only prepared body parts and bones. A contact stone

) fire damage. Creatures. An efreeti is bound to the smoke at the center of the room. It can’t leave this area or use its powers against anyone outside the room. Binding Smoke. The smoke tendrils form

Harrowhall Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

around the altar, chanting an ancient prayer in Dwarvish. They must stay on the Material Plane for the duration of the ritual. Shortly after the ghosts begin praying, three shadow demons seep from the

rounds, if all the ritual’s participants are still chanting, the ritual succeeds, and the necromancy suffusing the chapel vanishes. If a ghost is reduced to 0 hit points, a character trained in the

Deck of Many More Things

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Deck of Many More Things Wondrous Item, Legendary Over the centuries since the first Deck of Many Things was created, many have sought and failed to replicate it. But some have created new cards

draws by two or receive a rare or rarer wondrous item, which appears in your hands. The DM chooses the item. Statue. You immediately have the petrified condition as your body is transformed into marble

Areas of Terminus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

character can remove the ropes binding the sergeant as an action. If the characters wake up Germaine, she tells the characters to continue pursuing Garra and that she can get help for herself. T5. Lower

door and attack. T8. Daask Hideout This room reeks of urine and body odor. The floor is covered in empty liquor bottles, food waste, and old copies of the Sharn Inquisitive. Two Daask operatives, a

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