bonds both diffusing converse ritual

Boneclaw

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

ritual occurs when the soul of the aspiring lich migrates to a prepared phylactery. If the wizard is too physically or magically weak to compel the soul into its new home, the soul instead seeks out a

master—a person within a few miles who has a hate-filled heart. The soul bonds to that person and becomes enslaved to its new master’s wishes. The boneclaw forms near its master, sometimes

Warlock Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

stars overhead, a wild-eyed tiefling chants the mystic ritual that will open a doorway to a distant world. Warlocks are seekers of the knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the multiverse. Through

pact, and how did you make contact with your patron? Were you seduced into summoning a devil, or did you seek out the ritual that would allow you to make contact with an alien elder god? Did you search

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

cannibalizing their victims, and then performed a sorcerous ritual while writhing in pools filled with living snakes that enabled them to mix their flesh with that of serpents, becoming like the gods in

can transform an individual into a more powerful type. The cost and time required to perform the ritual is prohibitive, and as a result most yuan-ti never get the opportunity to undergo such a

Creating a Warlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

make contact with your patron? Were you seduced into summoning a devil, or did you seek out the ritual that would allow you to make contact with an alien elder god? Did you search for your patron, or

patrons etched on trees, mingled among tea leaves, or adrift in the clouds — messages that only the warlock can see. Other warlocks converse with their patrons in dreams or waking visions, or deal only with intermediaries.

Druid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

? It’s hard to capture someone who can turn into a mouse at will. Transforming into a different size can be an effective way of escaping, depending on the nature of the bonds or confinement. All things

druid takes the Magic Initiate feat and chooses detect magic as their one spell, can the druid cast that spell as a ritual? A druid’s Ritual Casting requires a ritual to be prepared. The spell from Magic Initiate is known but not prepared.

Creating a Warlock

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

make contact with your patron? Were you seduced into summoning a devil, or did you seek out the ritual that would allow you to make contact with an alien elder god? Did you search for your patron, or

patrons etched on trees, mingled among tea leaves, or adrift in the clouds — messages that only the warlock can see. Other warlocks converse with their patrons in dreams or waking visions, or deal only

Spectator

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

-like guardian. Called a spectator, the being summoned by such a ritual resembles a beholder with five magical eyes—a central eye and four on stalks arrayed around the crown of the creature’s

summoner access to what it protects. A spectator might converse with other creatures, openly discussing its orders and the magic-user who conjured it, but it has no ambitions of its own and won’t abandon

Boneclaw

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

the arcane, boneclaws are thralls to evil, hatred, and pain. The most important part of the transformation ritual occurs when the soul of the aspiring lich migrates to a prepared phylactery. If the

wizard is too physically or magically weak to compel the soul into its new home, the soul instead seeks out a master—a person within a few miles who has a hate-filled heart. The soul bonds to that person

Fighter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

that would make an ogre barbarian blush. 5 You constantly converse with your opponents during the battle, doing whatever you can to distract them or get into their heads. It’s surprising how many

Yours When the battle is done, enemies and allies alike stare in awe at the sight of your personal ritual of celebration. Victory Celebration d10 Celebration 1 A finely honed, well

Horror Characteristics

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

victories. 7 It doesn’t matter if the whole world’s against me. I’ll always do what I think is right. 8 I have morbid interests and a macabre aesthetic. 9 I have a personal ritual

above all else, even if it doesn’t benefit anyone. Horror Character Bonds d12 Bond 1 I desperately need to get back to someone or someplace, but I lost them in the Mists. 2

Karametra's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Community. I strive to deepen the bonds of my family, companions, and neighbors. (Any) Earning and Losing Piety You increase your piety score to Karametra when you expand the god’s influence in

poisoned. Karametra’s Disciple Piety 25+ Karametra trait By performing an hour-long ritual, you can conjure enough grapes to fill three vials (4 ounces each) of wine. Each vial serves as a potion of

7. Pain and Pleasure

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

(Religion) check can ascertain the circle’s purpose, which is to send drow to the Abyss as part of a ritual known as the Test of Lolth. Any drow who fails this test returns from the Abyss horrifically

corner are Pellanonia’s armor and weapons. Pellanonia and Ghirith are lovers. If she must, Pellanonia can slip free of her bonds with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. Once free, she

Secret Basement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

stopping the ritual, the change occurs immediately. If Talanatha turns into a vampire spawn, she’s still restrained on the table and needs to succeed on a DC 15 Strength check to break her bonds

parts, all on the small side. The second table holds a tiefling restrained with leather straps. She struggles against the bonds with a wild look on her face. Standing near the tiefling’s table is an

Berbalang

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

transformation ritual occurs when the soul of the aspiring lich migrates to a prepared phylactery. If the spellcaster is too physically or magically weak to compel the soul into its prison, the soul instead

seeks out a new master — a humanoid within a few miles who has an unusually hate-filled heart. The soul bonds itself to the foul essence it finds in that person, and the boneclaw becomes forever

Ancient Being

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

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

to assembling components for a powerful magic ritual or object. 4 Treachery. A high-profile minion of another powerful figure is in a position to betray their master, to the benefit of your patron. You

Lair Locations

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

companion into battle and fights at its side. Heldalf and his mammoth flee if either of them is reduced to 30 Hit Points or fewer. Talking with Heldalf. If the characters want to converse and know Giant

northeast passage to meet with him. If the characters don’t fight Heldalf but can’t converse with him, the giant motions for them to move on, pointing toward the narrow passage to the northeast

Uthgardt Lands

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

, Uthgardt have little use for coin, so travelers hoping to buy their way out of a confrontation are advised to offer something else. Uthgardt don’t see national boundaries or the bonds of civilization

spurious. The Uthgardt take their ritual practices and taboos very seriously. Most taboos and traditions vary from tribe to tribe, but at least one stricture is universal among the Uthgardt: magic

Areas of the Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

familiar ritual. When the gazer becomes a familiar, its alignment changes to match that of its new master. Thorvin Twinbeard. When it is finished, Thorvin’s contraption will enable Xanathar to

trying to free himself of his bonds but is making no progress. Drow Captive. The drow, Zaibon Kyszalt, was captured in Skullport and brought here for interrogation. His superior, Raelyn Auvryndar, was

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