both before directly chosen result

Geas

Spells Player’s Handbook

damage if it acts in a manner directly counter to your command. It takes this damage no more than once each day. You can issue any command you choose, short of an activity that would result in certain

Iron Flask

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

commands even if it doesn’t know the language in which the commands are given. If you issue no commands or give the creature a command that is likely to result in its death or imprisonment, it

creature, but the only way to determine the type of creature is to open the flask. A newly discovered Iron Flask might already contain a creature chosen by the DM or determined randomly by rolling on

Rimekin

Species Lorwyn: First Light

cold logic and rejected reactionary responses. As a result, the magical flames that engulfed their bodies took on a frigid air, and they became rimekin. Like flamekin, rimekin possess innate magic

rimekin touch. Any armor worn or weapons wielded by rimekin become coated in layers of spiky yet harmless hoarfrost. Rimekin Traits Creature Type: HumanoidSize: Medium (about 4–7 feet tall) or Small (about 2–4 feet tall), chosen when you select this speciesSpeed: 30 feet

Geas Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

directly counter to your instructions, but no more than once each day. A creature that can't understand you is unaffected by the spell. You can issue any command you choose, short of an activity that would

result in certain death. Should you issue a suicidal command, the spell ends. You can end the spell early by using an action to dismiss it. A remove curse, greater restoration, or wish spell also

Swarm of Cranium Rats

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

constituents. The rats become smarter as a result, and retain their heightened intelligence for as long as the swarm persists. The swarm also awakens latent psionic abilities implanted within each cranium

telepathy.Bludgeoning, Piercing, SlashingIllumination. The swarm sheds dim light from its brains in a 5-foot radius, increases the illumination to bright light in a 5- to 20-foot radius (and dim light for an additional number of feet equal to the chosen radius), or extinguishes the light.

Dracohydra

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

: 10 (1d10 + 5) damage of a type chosen by the dracohydra: acid;{"diceNotation":"1d10+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite (Acid)", "rollDamageType":"acid"}, cold;{"diceNotation":"1d10+5

in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 33 (6d10) damage of a type chosen by the dracohydra: acid;{"diceNotation

Polymorph Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

than the target's (or the target's level, if it doesn't have a challenge rating). The target's game statistics, including mental ability scores, are replaced by the statistics of the chosen beast. It

transformed. If it reverts as a result of dropping to 0 hit points, any excess damage carries over to its normal form. As long as the excess damage doesn't reduce the creature's normal form to 0 hit points

Animal Shapes Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

hit points or dies. You can choose a different form for each target. A target's game statistics are replaced by the statistics of the chosen beast, though the target retains its alignment and

reverts as a result of dropping to 0 hit points, any excess damage carries over to its normal form. As long as the excess damage doesn't reduce the creature's normal form to 0 hit points, it isn't

Iron Flask Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

duration. If you give no commands or give it a command that is likely to result in its death, it defends itself but otherwise takes no actions. At the end of the duration, the creature acts in

discovered bottle might already contain a creature chosen by the GM or determined randomly. d100 Contents d100 Contents 1-50 Empty 77-78 Elemental (any) 51 Arcanaloth 79

Shapechange Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

replaced by the statistics of the chosen creature, though you retain your alignment and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. You also retain all of your skill and saving throw proficiencies, in

had before you transformed. If you revert as a result of dropping to 0 hit points, any excess damage carries over to your normal form. As long as the excess damage doesn't reduce your normal form to 0

Faceless

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

chosen. Even so, that doesn’t stop you. You’ve left your old face behind, taking on a new persona, becoming something more. Characters with the faceless background don a disguise &mdash

one who truly strives to be faceless, consider a distinct set of faceless characteristics. As a result, those with this background have two sets of characteristics, one for their persona, and one for

Tiefling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

pact struck generations ago infused the essence of Asmodeus—overlord of the Nine Hells—into their bloodline. Their appearance and their nature are not their fault but the result of an

, the chosen name is a noble quest. For others, it’s a grim destiny. Male Infernal Names: Akmenos, Amnon, Barakas, Damakos, Ekemon, Iados, Kairon, Leucis, Melech, Mordai, Morthos, Pelaios, Skamos

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

that Strahd would never accept her as his true mother, nor could she bear his rejection. As a result, she has never confronted him. She would rather exist in perpetual denial, whiling away the days

consider the wereravens a serious threat, but Lysaga has chosen to make them the bane of her existence. After much searching and scrying, she discovered a wereraven refuge at the Wizard of Wines

Adult Time Dragon

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

a result of their ability to travel between ages, time dragons often seem unstuck from the usual flow of time and have a flexible view of what is, what was, and what will be. Time dragons prize

simultaneously in its space and the chosen space until initiative count 20 on the next round. Whenever it moves or takes an action, the dragon chooses which version is moving or acting. If an effect or

Zariel

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

allows her mortal followers to live out their lives provided they continue to hone their talents to increase their value. As a result, Zariel’s servants are universally effective, disciplined, and

itself and up to three allies it can see if it isn’t incapacitated. It can swap the initiative results of the chosen creatures among them. Necrotic, PoisonCold, Fire, Radiant; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

guise and travel incognito. During these visits, a mortal might catch a genie’s eye. Friendship forms, romance blooms, and sometimes children result. These children are genasi: individuals with

an elemental heritage that’s lain dormant for generations. Occasionally, genasi result from exposure to a surge of elemental power, through phenomena such as an eruption from the Inner Planes or

Ancient Time Dragon

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

threats beyond the flow of time. As a result of their ability to travel between ages, time dragons often seem unstuck from the usual flow of time and have a flexible view of what is, what was, and

within its lair. The dragon exists simultaneously in its space and the chosen space until initiative count 20 on the next round. Whenever it moves or takes an action, the dragon chooses which version is

Feral Tiefling

Species Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

pact struck generations ago infused the essence of Asmodeus—overlord of the Nine Hells—into their bloodline. Their appearance and their nature are not their fault but the result of an

, the chosen name is a noble quest. For others, it’s a grim destiny. Male Infernal Names: Akmenos, Amnon, Barakas, Damakos, Ekemon, Iados, Kairon, Leucis, Melech, Mordai, Morthos, Pelaios, Skamos

Adult Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

creations are ultimately doomed to death and decomposition, and the dragons’ demeanor is typically morbid and curmudgeonly as a result. Gleaming Gold Upon hatching, topaz dragon wyrmling;topaz

chosen scenic locations with anything that isn’t food. They often abandon lairs to seek new vistas, so the interiors of their lairs often feel less finished than those of other dragons. Topaz

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

versa. The idea of ownership baffles most aarakocra. After all, who owns the sky? Even when explained to them, they initially find the notion of ownership mystifying. As a result, aarakocra who have

, a mission of vengeance, or a catastrophe typically lies at the heart of the aarakocra adventurer’s chosen path. Two other circumstances might call an aarakocra to adventure. First, aarakocra

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature. Imprisoning Force. The

chooses a space it can fit into within the lair. It exists in its own space and the chosen space simultaneously until initiative count 20 on the next round. Whenever it moves or takes an action, it chooses

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature. Imprisoning Force. The dragon casts the forcecage spell, using its spell save DC and requiring

and the chosen space simultaneously until initiative count 20 on the next round. Whenever it moves or takes an action, it chooses which version of itself is moving or acting. If an effect or attack

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

once every hundred years, when they choose targets for a deadly hunting spree. 3 Two ancient deep dragon;ancient deep dragons fight over territory. Unwilling to move against each other directly

, chosen to pique visitors’ curiosity and provide an excuse for the host to tell these items’ tales.A Deep Dragon’s Lair Deep dragons make their lairs in well-hidden caves or sunless

Ancient Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

beings and their creations are ultimately doomed to death and decomposition, and the dragons’ demeanor is typically morbid and curmudgeonly as a result. Gleaming Gold Upon hatching, topaz

best accomplish this. Their preference for lair sites frequently brings topaz dragons into conflict with other creatures, since they resent having to share their chosen scenic locations with anything

Teeth of Dahlver-Nar

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

result is rolled after it’s been used, you draw the next lowest unused tooth on the table. Sowing Teeth. To sow the tooth, you place it on the ground in an unoccupied space within your reach

Charisma check against a humanoid, you can roll a d10 and add the number rolled as a bonus to the result. The creature then becomes hostile to you at the next dawn. 7 The Donkey’s Dream

Group Assistance

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

Group Assistance Having a group patron gives an adventuring group a common purpose, which inspires better coordination in the form of guidance and encouragement. As a result of this unity, each

member of the party can grant advantage to an ability check, an attack roll, or a saving throw of another member of the party. To grant advantage in this way, a character and the chosen target must be able

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, allowing them to lurk in the highest levels and to keep watch on the city below. Hopeless Plagiarists As a result of their lack of creativity, kenku function comfortably as minions of a powerful master

independence, still have a tendency to seek out a companion to emulate and follow. A kenku loves to mimic the voice and words of its chosen companion. ROLEPLAYING A KENKU If you’re playing a

4. Guardroom

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

lizardfolk shaman, and the shaman’s two-headed crocodile companion rest in this area. If they are alerted to intruders by the lizardfolk in area 5, they head directly for area 1 to challenge them. Secret

Moghadam’s thieves, believing the thieves have just arrived. You determine where the guards might be encountered as a result.

Draconic Gifts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

of a dragon can result in its power taking root in a character, whether that person is the dragon’s chosen heir or the dragon’s killer. The result of this investiture can vary widely in power and

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the plane of Acheron. It is there in the afterlife where the chosen ones will join Gruumsh and his armies in their endless extraplanar battle for supremacy. Gods of the Orcs Orcs believe their gods

area is at risk. If orcs come upon a target that is too large to assault directly, they will lurk along supply routes, taking out their frustration on caravans and travelers. Left unchecked, a tribe can

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

retaliation usually prevents them from trying to directly harm the gnomes, but they might spit in the milk, balance dishes on tables so they’re easily knocked over and broken, or scatter sewing

humanoids, but they know that there is greatness within them and they are proud that they were chosen to be the blood-kin of dragons. Kobolds willingly serve chromatic dragons and worship them as if

Putting Events in Motion

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

adventure hooks and affect the characters’ lives directly. In the middle, they make great turning points as the characters’ fortunes reverse — rising after a defeat or falling after a victory. Near the end

of a campaign, such events serve as excellent climactic episodes with far-reaching effects. They might even occur after the story has ended, as a result of the characters’ actions.

Geas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

the duration. The target automatically succeeds if it can’t understand your command. While Charmed, the creature takes 5d10 Psychic damage if it acts in a manner directly counter to your command. It

takes this damage no more than once each day. You can issue any command you choose, short of an activity that would result in certain death. Should you issue a suicidal command, the spell ends. A

Tale of Gnoll Betrayal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

come to an end. The other gnolls are too afraid of Chyzka to challenge it directly (it is, after all, one of Yeenoghu’s chosen). The gnolls are, however, willing to stand idly by while the characters

Animal Shapes

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

. A target’s game statistics are replaced by the statistics of the chosen beast, though the target retains its alignment and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. The target assumes the hit points

of its new form, and when it reverts to its normal form, it returns to the number of hit points it had before it transformed. If it reverts as a result of dropping to 0 hit points, any excess damage

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