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Tome of the Dragon

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

This heavy tome is bound in dragonhide and reinforced with thick bands of cold iron. The original copies were made by wyrmspeakers of the Cult of the Dragon and bear that cult’s symbol on their

cover. The Tome of the Dragon contains the secret ritual to transform a dragon or a dead dragon’s body into a dracolich. To decipher and use the Tome of the Dragon, you must be either a

Sammaster (Lich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

. If the gem is destroyed, Sammaster can create a new one by completing an 8-hour ritual using a gem worth 1,000+ GP, which the ritual consumes, and by expending 5,000 GP.Multiattack. Sammaster makes

Sammaster was a keenly intelligent wizard born centuries ago. A quick study throughout his itinerant apprenticeship, Sammaster primarily studied magic relating to dragons. After learning all he could from

Dead Three Scion

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

), using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting. The scion can’t take this action again until the start of its next turn.Some wicked mortals have bound their souls to Bane, Bhaal, and

Myrkul and gained a portion of malevolent divine power from each. A scion of the Dead Three might have seized this power in a sinister ritual or had it thrust on them by an evil Artifact or a god’s

Sammaster (Dracolich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

. History Sammaster was a keenly intelligent wizard born centuries ago. A quick study throughout his itinerant apprenticeship, Sammaster primarily studied magic relating to dragons. After learning all

dracoliches, magically bound dragons to his service, and learned how to drive dragons across Faerûn into a berserk rage. He considered his intellect beyond morality and became paranoid, resentful, and

Vampire Infernalist

Monsters Astarion's Book of Hungers

laws of the Nine Hells. The greatest hell-bound vampires are masters of hellfire called infernalists, who prey on mages. Vampire infernalists are usually too arrogant to work together; even a large

course it is. —Astarion on Vampire Infernalists Vampire Infernalist Lairs Vampire infernalists lurk in gloomy libraries or ritual chambers, far from the sun’s light. The region

Relentless Impaler

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Bloodheart Stake. The impaler is magically bound to the ceremonial stake and the sacrificed corpse the ritual caster used to create it. If the impaler is reduced to 0 hit points, it disappears, then

impaler is bound to the creature that wielded the ceremonial stake in the ritual that birthed it. As long as the original stake remains lodged in the heart of the ritual victim, the impaler can return

Daemogoth

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Pact of Pain. Using a 10-minute ritual, the daemogoth can forge a magical bond with a willing creature it touches throughout the ritual. The creature becomes bound by the pact until it dies, the

daemogoth dies, or the pact is broken by any effect that can remove a curse. The daemogoth chooses one spell from the necromancy or enchantment school that is 3rd level or lower. The bound creature can

Bozak Draconian

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

DC 12): 1/day each: enlarge/reduce, invisibility, stinking cloud, webBozak draconians are born from bronze dragon eggs and wield magic to aid their allies in battle. Their wings aren’t strong

. Draconians Draconians are bipedal monsters born from metallic dragon eggs that have been corrupted by a combination of warped alchemy and the Dragon Queen’s foul magic. The Dragon Armies

Daemogoth Titan

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

creature it touches throughout the ritual. The creature becomes bound by the pact until it dies, the titan dies, or the pact is broken by a wish spell. The titan chooses one spell from the

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the titan fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Pact of Suffering. Using a 10-minute long ritual, the titan can forge a magical bond with a willing

Dracophage Subject

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

slaad tadpole. In the 24-hour period before the tadpole is born, the host feels unwell; its speed is halved; and it has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. At birth, the

that can splash onto nearby creatures. Draconians Draconians are bipedal monsters born from metallic dragon eggs that have been corrupted by a combination of warped alchemy and the Dragon Queen

Sivak Draconian

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

killed, their crumbling bodies mimic the form of their killers and shriek in agony. Draconians Draconians are bipedal monsters born from metallic dragon eggs that have been corrupted by a

combination of warped alchemy and the Dragon Queen’s foul magic. The Dragon Armies closely guard the secret of the draconians’ creation, allowing Krynn’s metallic dragons to continue to think their eggs are being held hostage so they don’t oppose the Dragon Queen’s conquests.

Skulk

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

performing a ritual, and it is bound to obey the summoner’s commands for 30 days. During this time, if the skulk is visible, an astute observer might deduce who summoned it, because the skulk assumes

Baaz Draconian

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

stone and unleash clouds of petrifying gas that turn their corpses and any nearby creatures into stone. Draconians Draconians are bipedal monsters born from metallic dragon eggs that have been

to continue to think their eggs are being held hostage so they don’t oppose the Dragon Queen’s conquests.

Kapak Draconian

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

die, kapaks dissolve into acid that can splash onto nearby creatures. Draconians Draconians are bipedal monsters born from metallic dragon eggs that have been corrupted by a combination of warped

alchemy and the Dragon Queen’s foul magic. The Dragon Armies closely guard the secret of the draconians’ creation, allowing Krynn’s metallic dragons to continue to think their eggs are being held hostage so they don’t oppose the Dragon Queen’s conquests.Poison

Uthgardt Shaman

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

resentful of most kinds of magic. Seldom do they choose to become shamans. Instead, the role is thrust upon those who are born with a strong connection to the spirit world. To be a shaman is to stand

require some sort of blood sacrifice, and their effects are usually transformative. For example, some Black Raven shamans know a ritual that allows them to hatch giant ravens from normal raven eggs, and

Aurak Draconian

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

draconians. When slain, aurak draconians unleash their inherent magic in a deadly burst of lightning. Draconians Draconians are bipedal monsters born from metallic dragon eggs that have been

continue to think their eggs are being held hostage so they don’t oppose the Dragon Queen’s conquests.

Phantom Warrior

Monsters Curse of Strahd

phantom warrior isn't bound by a yearning to complete some unresolved goal. It can choose to end its undead existence at any time. Its spirit lingers willingly, either out of loyalty to its former

master or because it believes it must perform a task to satisfy its honor or sense of duty. For example, a guard who dies defending a wall might return as a phantom warrior and continue guarding the

Dire Troll

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

resulting dire trolls crave more and more troll flesh to fuel their continued growth. Dire trolls also increase their size by grafting flesh onto themselves. When a slab of quivering troll flesh is bound

shaped by the ritual magic of evil spellcasters or by trolls’ own practices, as is the case for dire trolls. Vaprak the Destroyer Although trolls are rarely devout and seldom ponder spiritual

Drow Shadowblade (Summoner Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

summoner dies, or until its summoner dismisses it as an action.Drow shadowblades steal down the dim passages of the Underdark, bound on errands of mayhem. They protect enclaves and Underdark cities from

attack—and then they are the last thing their victims see. A shadowblade gains their powers over shadow via a ritual in which they kill a shadow demon and mystically prevent it from re-forming in

Drow Shadowblade

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

will: dancing lights, darkness 1/day each: faerie fire, levitate (self only)Drow shadowblades steal down the dim passages of the Underdark, bound on errands of mayhem. They protect enclaves and

moment they attack—and then they are the last thing their victims see. A shadowblade gains their powers over shadow via a ritual in which they kill a shadow demon and mystically prevent it from re

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

friends and loved ones age while time barely touches them. Others live with the elves, growing restless as they reach adulthood in the timeless elven realms, while their peers continue to live as

. EXCELLENT AMBASSADORS Many half-elves learn at an early age to get along with everyone, defusing hostility and finding common ground. As a race, they have elven grace without elven aloofness and

Skull Lord

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

their own worst enemies; each is a combined being born from three hateful individuals, and they constantly plot against themselves. Infighting and treachery brought skull lords into existence. The

of events, Vecna’s warlords turned against each other, and his plans were dashed. In a rage, Vecna gathered up his generals and captains and bound them in groups of three, fusing them into

Hexblood

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

changed you and forced you from your home. 6 A slighted druid transformed you and bound you to live only so long as a sacred tree bears fruit. Hexbloods in the Domains of Dread When

considered a gift from the town’s patron deity, who is known as Mother. BECOMING A HAG Hags can undertake a ritual to irreversibly transform a hexblood they created into a new hag, either one of

Star Spawn Grue

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

unable or unwilling to leave their realms. Some are imprisoned in their dimensions by external forces, some are inextricably bound to their home realities, and others simply can’t find any way

that cult, including star spawn. The following powers are unique to specific cults; typically a creature has only one. Cult of Atropus, the World Born Dead Gaze of Corruption (Recharge 6

Kalashtar Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

I am kalashtar, born of two worlds. Over a thousand years ago, my ancestor bound her bloodline to the spirit Kashtai, and I am a child of that union. Kashtai moves within me. Her memories come to

spirits. Bound to Spirits Every kalashtar has a connection to a spirit of light, a bond shared by other members of their bloodline. Kalashtar appear human, but their spiritual connection affects them

Star Spawn Mangler

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

inextricably bound to their home realities, and others simply can’t find any way out. The creatures known as star spawn are the heralds, servants, and soldiers of the Elder Evils, capable of

. Cult of Atropus, the World Born Dead Gaze of Corruption (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Gaze of Corruption"}. The cultist targets one creature it can see

Choldrith

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

dedicated solely to her, but the devotees performed no such ritual. As revenge for the devotees’ betrayal, the Spider Queen manipulated the creation rituals so that they sometimes created

and soul. Choldriths whispered to the chitines of their adoration of the Spider Queen and their enmity against their creators, and led them in a successful revolt. Choldriths are born with a mystical

Grung

Species One Grung Above

. All grungs are a dull greenish gray when they are born, but each individual takes on the color of its caste as it grows to adulthood. Green grungs are the tribe’s warriors, hunters, and laborers

caste for life. On rare occasions, an individual that distinguishes itself with great deeds can earn an invitation to join a higher caste. Through a combination of herbal tonics and ritual magic, an

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Dimensionally Bound. Nafas can’t leave the Infinite Staircase or be trapped within a container (such as an Iron Flask). Attempts to transport Nafas to another plane are wasted. Last Wish. When

ancient djinni born from the planar winds that blow through the myriad doors of the Infinite Staircase. He’s a timeless force of untold power, a genie made noble by the planes themselves. A cloud

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

it, this time, seemed completely still—the indifference of a dragon, even to Farideh. — Erin M. Evans, The Adversary Born of dragons, as their name proclaims, the dragonborn walk

DRACONIANS In the Dragonlance setting, the followers of the evil goddess Takhisis learned a vile ritual that let them corrupt the eggs of metallic dragons, producing evil dragonborn called draconians

Star Spawn Larva Mage

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

are inextricably bound to their home realities, and others simply can’t find any way out. The creatures known as star spawn are the heralds, servants, and soldiers of the Elder Evils, capable

only one. Cult of Atropus, the World Born Dead Gaze of Corruption (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Gaze of Corruption"}. The cultist targets one creature it

Star Spawn Hulk

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

are inextricably bound to their home realities, and others simply can’t find any way out. The creatures known as star spawn are the heralds, servants, and soldiers of the Elder Evils, capable

only one. Cult of Atropus, the World Born Dead Gaze of Corruption (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Gaze of Corruption"}. The cultist targets one creature it

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

’t serve a purpose in the legion, the warlord eliminates it from the hierarchy to maximize efficiency. Honor Bound, By Glory Crowned Advancement in rank comes as a result of attaining glory, but

pride. Such a feud can continue over generations in an ongoing cycle of retribution. Each legion has a list of grievances against any others it knows about, and any legions meeting for the first time view

The Archmages' Desperation

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

keeps in Sigil. Using their combined magic, the archmages weave a Wish spell in hopes of sabotaging Vecna’s accumulated power and defusing his ritual. Instead of any expected effect, the Wish spell shunts

Anthropologist

Backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

: Two of your choiceEquipment: A leather-bound diary, a bottle of ink, an ink pen, a set of traveler’s clothes, one trinket of special significance, and a pouch containing 10 gp

; Suggested Characteristics Anthropologists leave behind the societies into which they were born to discover what life is like in other parts of the world. They seek to see how other races and civilizations

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