both been desires current rather

Animate Dead

Spells Player’s Handbook

creature again before the current 24-hour period ends. This use of the spell reasserts your control over up to four creatures you have animated with this spell rather than animating a new creature

Create Undead

Spells Player’s Handbook

this spell on the creature before the current 24-hour period ends. This use of the spell reasserts your control over up to three creatures you have animated with this spell rather than animating new ones

Manshoon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

. That Manshoon is dead, and the current Manshoon is one of the original’s many clones. Being a magical copy rather than an original doesn’t make Manshoon any less of a threat, as he’s

Spore Servant Octopus

Monsters Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

"} bludgeoning damage.Spore servants are dead creatures reanimated by the magical spores of a myconid leader. The final act of the myconid leader in Seagrow Caves before lapsing into its current comatose state

was creating a spore servant from a dead giant octopus to protect the caves while the leader could not. Unlike a living octopus, this guardian has only basic control over its tentacles. Rather than coiling around intruders to immobilize them, the spore servant simply bludgeons them.

Fast Friends

Spells Acquisitions Incorporated

its current task. If the service or activity might cause harm to the creature, or if it conflicts with the creature’s normal activities and desires, the creature can make another Wisdom saving

Create Undead Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

hours, you must cast this spell on the creature before the current 24-hour period ends. This use of the spell reasserts your control over up to three creatures you have animated with this spell, rather

Animate Dead Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

for 24 hours, after which it stops obeying any command you've given it. To maintain control of the creature for another 24 hours, you must cast this spell on the creature again before the current 24

-hour period ends. This use of the spell reasserts your control over up to four creatures you have animated with this spell, rather than animating a new one. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell

Yuan-ti Nightmare Speaker

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Nightmare speakers revel in torturing others, keeping their victims in a constant state of fear and dread. They prefer to terrify rather than kill their opponents. They manipulate communities for

. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. If it dies, it stays in its current form.

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

have more in common with iguanas or dragons than they do with humans, dwarves, or elves. Lizardfolk possess an alien and inscrutable mindset, their desires and thoughts driven by a different set of

pleasurable creatures and things are ones that allow lizardfolk to assess more situations as benign rather than fearsome. Cold and Calculating Most humanoids describe cold-blooded people as lacking in

Madam Eva

Monsters Curse of Strahd

the master of Ravenloft, but she has all the power she desires and doesn’t seek to supplant him. She would rather help Strahd find someone else to succeed him, although she has grave doubts about

Azuredge

Magic Items Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Forged by the archwizard Ahghairon, this intelligent battleaxe was crafted to defend Waterdeep. Its current wielder is a former member of Force Grey named Meloon Wardragon (see appendix B), but the

feet and a long range of 180 feet. Whether it hits or misses, the axe flies back to you at the end of the current turn, landing in your open hand or at your feet in your space (as you choose). The axe

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

invincible while underestimating her mortal enemies, even in her current weakened state. Auril’s Three Forms In her current weakened state, Auril can assume three different forms. To destroy her

. A stat block is given for each of Auril’s three forms. These descriptions do not reflect Auril at full power, but rather Auril as she is encountered in this adventure.Lair Actions Auril

Wish Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

Wish is the mightiest spell a mortal creature can cast. By simply speaking aloud, you can alter the very foundations of reality in accord with your desires. The basic use of this spell is to

instantly transport you to the presence of the item's current owner. The stress of casting this spell to produce any effect other than duplicating another spell weakens you. After enduring that stress

Auril (First Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

own flaws. It’s appropriate for Auril to act as though she’s invincible while underestimating her mortal enemies, even in her current weakened state. Auril’s Three Forms In her

current weakened state, Auril can assume three different forms. To destroy her, heroes must reduce each of her forms to 0 hit points one after another. After she’s defeated in her third and final

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

You have always had a way with people. You know what makes them tick, you can tease out their hearts’ desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions you can read

them like they were children’s books. It’s a useful talent, and one that you’re perfectly willing to use for your advantage. You know what people want and you deliver, or rather

Baphomet

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

want to break the confines of civility and unleash their bestial natures, for Baphomet envisions a world without restraint, where creatures live out their most bloodthirsty desires. Cults devoted to

traveled. Unerring Tracker. As a bonus action, this creature magically creates a psychic link with one creature it can see. For the next hour, as a bonus action this creature learns the current

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

her current weakened state. Auril’s Three Forms In her current weakened state, Auril can assume three different forms. To destroy her, heroes must reduce each of her forms to 0 hit points one

forms. These descriptions do not reflect Auril at full power, but rather Auril as she is encountered in this adventure.Lair Actions Auril dwells on Solstice, a frozen island hidden among the titanic

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

: Downdraft. Nafas targets one creature he can see within 120 feet of himself. A downward current of air surrounds the target, reducing its flying speed (if any) to 0 feet until the end of its next turn

by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Mirages. Sapient creatures within 3 miles of the lair frequently see illusions of their hearts’ desires, be they fame, fortune, or

Courtier

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

In your earlier days, you were a personage of some significance in a noble court or a bureaucratic organization. You might or might not come from an upper-class family; your talents, rather than the

gain access to the records and inner workings of any noble court or government you encounter. You know who the movers and shakers are, whom to go to for the favors you seek, and what the current

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

can tease out their hearts’ desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions you can read them like they were children’s books. It’s a useful talent, and

one that you’re perfectly willing to use for your advantage. You know what people want and you deliver, or rather, you promise to deliver. Common sense should steer people away from things that

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the blood, as it once did. Because their population is so small, the yuan-ti are aware they are vulnerable in open warfare. Instead, their current plans assume they will never rule outwardly in

of evil that calls for them to butcher or eradicate all who oppose them. In keeping with their goal of domination, the yuan-ti would rather capture potentially useful opponents than kill them. They use

Wicked Personality

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

governs their greater actions. Bond. In one sentence, describe a person, place, or object that the Darklord desires. Avoid a bond that is simply about power; power isn’t an end in itself—power is a means to

obtain a bond. Flaws. In one sentence, describe how the Darklord’s personality causes them to act against their own best interests, especially in their quest to win their bonds and desires. Flaws are

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

protocols will lead us toward progress more surely than any belief system. (Lawful) 5 Fun. I love my job! Despite the dangerous working conditions, there’s nothing I’d rather do

An Orzhov banker financed my laboratory’s current work and expects great returns. 8 I have a cousin in the Cult of Rakdos, and we get along quite well. 9 A former attendant from the

Secrets

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

. 2 Hidden Agenda. You are party to a conspiracy that seeks to influence events to better suit your desires. 3 Careful Balance. You have damning information on your patron agency, but it has carefully

them. 5 Deep Cover. You know the secret identity of a seemingly innocent but powerful person who would rather remain anonymous. 6 Empty Threats. Rumors say you collect damaging secrets on anyone, and

Names and Surnames

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

Names and Surnames The naming conventions among the people of Khorvaire tend to follow language, rather than being linked to race. A Brelish dwarf who doesn’t speak Dwarvish might also carry a name

with a human origin rather than a traditional Dwarvish name. Most citizens of Khorvaire have a given name followed by a surname. A surname associated with the Common language is usually either a family

Torrents Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

, slippery stone that require successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) checks to climb. Currents. In locations near steep waterfalls, rapid currents exist. Whenever a creature enters a strong current for

the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be carried 10 feet in the direction of the current, as indicated by arrows on the Plunging

Kruphix as Campaign Villain

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

might end with the adventurers convincing him that his current actions don’t serve the balance among the gods. Kruphix’s mind isn’t easily changed, though, and the adventurers might need to produce

status quo rather than overturn it, so his schemes often begin as reactions to the activities of another god. The Kruphix’s Divine Schemes table presents a few examples of how Kruphix’s inflexible

Secret

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Secret No mortal soul is entirely free of second thoughts or doubt. Even a cleric must grapple with dark desires or the forbidden attraction of turning against the teachings of one’s deity. If you

holy symbol that represents that divinity. Some clerics, especially in a world like Eberron, serve a whole pantheon, rather than a single deity. In certain campaigns, a cleric might instead serve a

Spore Servant Octopus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

Spore Servant Octopus Spore servants are dead creatures reanimated by the magical spores of a myconid leader. The final act of the myconid leader in Seagrow Caves before lapsing into its current

. Rather than coiling around intruders to immobilize them, the spore servant simply bludgeons them. Spore Servant Octopus Large Plant, Unaligned Armor Class 11 Hit Points 52 (8d10 + 8) Speed 5 ft

Important Red Larchers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Important Red Larchers The inhabitants of Red Larch have become so frightened by the recent “dark doings” that rather than showing typical frontier reticence, they helpfully babble about everything

they’ve seen and heard. Most hope to convince adventurers to investigate and put an end to the current troubles. Important Red Larchers include the following NPCs: Eldras Tantur is the local blacksmith

Fast Friends

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

the best of its ability. You can set the creature new tasks when a previous task is completed, or if you decide to end its current task. If the service or activity might cause harm to the creature, or

if it conflicts with the creature’s normal activities and desires, the creature can make another Wisdom saving throw to try to end the effect. This save is made with advantage if you or your

Orders

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

hirelings focus on maintaining the Bastion rather than executing orders in special facilities. Issuing this order prohibits other orders from being issued to the Bastion on the current Bastion turn

special facilities in their Bastion on a given Bastion turn. The Maintain order is unusual; it is issued to the whole Bastion rather than to one or more special facilities. If a character isn’t in

Azuredge

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

Azuredge Weapon (battleaxe), legendary (requires attunement) Forged by the archwizard Ahghairon, this intelligent battleaxe was crafted to defend Waterdeep. Its current wielder is a former member of

had the thrown property with a normal range of 60 feet and a long range of 180 feet. Whether it hits or misses, the axe flies back to you at the end of the current turn, landing in your open hand or at

Adventures

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

desires. In either case, an adventure features a fantastic setting, whether it’s an underground dungeon, a crumbling castle, a stretch of wilderness, or a bustling city. It features a rich cast of

to another creature (or even a magical object) with a goal in mind. And often, the adventurers spend time trying to solve a puzzle, bypass an obstacle, find something hidden, or unravel the current

Thassa's Champions

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

Thassa’s Champions Thassa’s champions are more expressions of her desires than the means for enacting long-term agendas. She disdains the status quo but also has no interest in committing to lengthy

campaigns to overturn it. Rather, her champions’ work often serves her immediate interests or embodies her ire about some recent slight. The Thassa’s Quests table suggests a few adventures the god’s

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