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Magic Items
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
A wizard named Damara created this orb while devising a way to become a dragon. Aided by a mysterious magician (actually an aspect of Tiamat in disguise), Damara eventually created an Artifact that
it, the orb shrinks to the size of a grape.
Properties of the Orb. While attuned to the orb, you gain the following benefits:
Dragon’s Breath. You can take a Magic action to exhale a 15-foot
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Hold Breath. The ssurran can hold its breath for 15 minutes.Multiattack. The ssurran makes two Claw attacks.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit
bombs to throw.Ssurran poisoners coat their weapons with toxin and hurl bombs that release poisonous gas.
Ssurran
Ssurran are lizardfolk who have adapted to life in arid climates and in Wildspace
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
cursed for 1 minute. While cursed in this way, the target takes an extra 6 (1d12);{"diceNotation":"1d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Breath of Hopelessness","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic
":"slashing"} slashing damage plus 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage.
Breath of Hopelessness (Recharge 5–6
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
greaves are cursed, and becoming attuned to them extends the curse to you. You can’t remove the greaves or end your attunement to them until you are targeted by a Remove Curse spell or similar
magic.
You have disadvantage on saving throws against the frightened condition. Whenever you start your turn frightened, the greaves release an ear-piercing scream. You and each creature within 10 feet
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Euphoria Breath"}. Sir Talavar exhales a puff of euphoria gas at one creature within 5 feet of him. The target must succeed
on a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw, or for 1 minute, the target can’t take reactions and must roll a d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Euphoria Breath"} at the start of each
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage.
Breath Weapon
(Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Breath Weapon"}. The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons:
Dream Breath. The dragon exhales mist in a 90-foot
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder damage.
Debilitating Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Debilitating Breath
(4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Debilitating Breath", "rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder damage and is incapacitated until the end of its next turn. On a successful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Emerald Claw, which seeks to use ancient magic to advance its evil purposes. Lords of Dust. The adventurers might—through accident or deception—release ancient evils into the world. You can replace or
supplement these conflicts with others from Eberron: Rising from the Last War —such as the Dreaming Dark, the Heirs of Dhakaan, or Cults of the Dragon Below—or scenarios of your own devising. The sites
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Bitter Breath Bitter Breath is a resentful, vindictive warlord that fell prey to the cutthroat politics of Avernus. Formerly a pit fiend named L’zeth, it strove to undermine Zariel while courting Bel
became involved in a plot to overthrow Zariel. The archdevil’s spies learned of the plot. As further punishment, Zariel removed L’zeth’s wings and cursed the horned devil so that it could no longer enter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Ssurran Poisoner Ssurran poisoners coat their weapons with toxin and hurl bombs that release poisonous gas. Ssurran Poisoner
Medium Monstrosity (Lizardfolk), Any Alignment
Armor Class 16 (natural
)
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +3, Survival +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Draconic
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Hold Breath. The ssurran can hold its breath for 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
tames the spirits in his haunted mansion, but only when he sacrifices a memory.
2 The Darklord’s skin is haunted, but she can temporarily release spirits from her elaborate scars.
3 A
being alive, the Darklord is cursed with the inability to convince anyone they’re not a spirit.
6 All spirits obey a Darklord who can’t touch anyone without stealing their soul.
7 The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
breath, she cursed Soth to suffer one lifetime for every life lost in the Cataclysm. For his defiance of the gods, Soth became a death knight, while his followers were similarly reanimated as other Undead. Meanwhile, several of Isolde’s attendants became spirits devoted to ensuring Soth never finds peace.
the gods rained destruction on the world. The Knights of Solamnia fell into disgrace in the aftermath of the Cataclysm, and Dargaard Keep became a cursed, haunted ruin. The Rest of the Story When Lord
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
spending the night here, all the characters wake up in the morning with the same tune in their heads, and each one hums it under their breath. They soon discover that the tune has “spread” to the
Outburst. One of the Avowed is overwhelmed by the curse, and his manic humming causes creepy things to happen. Event 3: Singing Skull. The cursed remains of the book dealer who brought Shemshime’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
cursed them and this land.
“With my dying breath, the curse was fulfilled, but my soul was cursed as well. I am doomed to walk these sands until a mortal soul retrieves the implements of my power
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
throws against dragons’ breath weapons and Frightful Presence.
3 Each affected creature gains vulnerability to the damage type of the breath weapon of the dragon who cursed the hoard.
4
another dragon’s hoard, whereupon the previous owner’s curse is nullified. Clever adventurers might work out a bargain with a friendlier dragon involving a trade of cursed treasure in exchange for a similar (but probably smaller) amount of treasure freely given.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
proficiency bonus + the Vistana’s Charisma modifier. The curse lasts until ended with a remove curse spell, a greater restoration spell, or similar magic. It doesn’t end when the target dies. If a cursed
target’s teeth into yellow fangs, or give the target bad breath. When this curse ends, the Vistana it takes 1d6 psychic damage. A nonmagical item in the target’s possession (chosen by the DM) disappears
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
that is archaic but understandable. He is an elf prince, and the stones around them were once the beautiful castle where he ruled. But he was cursed by the father of the woman he loved to transform
believes that a wizard somewhere can release him from the curse, but wherever he goes, people try to kill him for his golden coat. If the characters allow him to accompany them and protect him, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Elvish that is archaic but understandable. He is an elf prince, and the stones around them were once the beautiful castle where he ruled. But he was cursed by the father of the woman he loved to transform
. He believes that a wizard somewhere can release him from the curse, but wherever he goes, people try to kill him for his golden coat. If the characters allow him to accompany them and protect him, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
, Intimidation, or Persuasion) check, the brain warns them of the risks of tampering with the journal (see below). It then negotiates for the characters’ aid, claiming that only it can safely release
exploration of the mountains, building an ambulatory craft capable of crawling up and down mountainous slopes to travel farther into the Barrier Peaks, and other tasks of your devising. Completing any such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
larder, as they have discovered that the dragon’s cold breath keeps their meat fresh.
Young White Dragon Connections d6 Connected Creatures
1 A young white dragon and a young remorhaz are
seek out new mineral veins for sustenance.
8 A clan of winged kobolds treat the air currents and ice slides of an adult white dragon’s lair as an obstacle course. The dragon enjoys devising
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
misshapen, warty heads. Others have limbs of grossly different sizes and shapes, or emit terrible howls each time they draw breath through misshapen mouths. Their wretched appearance rarely evokes sympathy
pass their curse onto others using a power called the evil eye — a last vestige of the giants’ once-remarkable spellcasting ability. A creature cursed by a fomorian’s evil eye is magically twisted and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
humming a melody under their breath—the same tune that’s been stuck in your head since you woke up. After a moment, you realize that you too are humming along.
The characters are humming Shemshime’s rhyme
. They don’t know it by name, and though they all hum it perfectly, they’re not entirely certain they knew it before today. Unknown to the characters, the cursed tune spread to them when Gailby
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
rating of 10 (5,900 XP). It is blinded and deafened, giving it disadvantage on all its attack rolls, and it can’t use its Poison Breath. The golem was decapitated when Ythryn crashed into the Reghed
protagonists try to prove their worth, it is revealed that they’re all in fact dead, having perished alongside their father in the cataclysmic event that destroyed their kingdom. Cursed Play. Each script
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage.
Breath of Hopelessness (Recharge 5–6). The eater of hope exhales a miasma of Underworld winds in a 30-foot cone. Each creature
in that area must make a DC 14 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 26 (4d12) necrotic damage and is cursed for 1 minute. While cursed in this way, the target takes an extra 6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
queen, chose not to flee, and instead offered herself as a sacrifice in exchange for the release of her people. Acererak was impressed by the queen’s courage — not enough to spare her life or honor her
necklace of fireballs with eight beads remaining. Acererak placed a curse on the necklace, which can be revealed by an identify spell. When any creature dons the cursed necklace, all its beads detonate at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
pedestal prevents the gate closure and the release of gas. The gas fills the shrine for 1 minute, then dissipates. Any creature that starts its turn inside the shrine while the gas is present must
succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or take 10 (3d6) poison damage. Creatures are affected even if they hold their breath or don’t need to breathe. Map 3.2: Nine Shrines of Omu View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
can earn his release from the coffin along the way — by any means possible. Value to the Party. Originally native to an area near the Barrier Peaks, Ctenmiir has much experience with the initial route
her potions. Mary strikes an eerie, witch-like figure, surrounded always by swirling magical-mechanical trinkets of her own devising. She is often seen shuffling a deck of several things, and will try
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
and transformed into fiends. One of Zariel’s generals, Olanthius, killed himself rather than embrace tyranny. Zariel raised him as a death knight to ensure his loyalty. The knights’ souls are cursed
. When they died, their cursed bodies were dragged into Avernus to guard the tomb for eternity. Eight mummies now lurk inside this chamber and guard the path to the memorial steles. If the undead hear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
represent uniform strains virtually identical to each other. Other demons (such as manes) are created from mortal souls shunned or cursed by the gods, or which are otherwise trapped in the Abyss
. Though demons yearn to sow chaos on the Material Plane, they show no gratitude when brought there, raging against their prisons and demanding release. Those who would risk summoning a demon might do
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
around the birdcage. While Sir Talavar is in it, he can’t cast spells, but he can use his Euphoria Breath. The cage is locked and can’t be destroyed, and its lock can’t be picked. A knock spell or similar
own, Sir Talavar asks them to get the key from Jingle Jangle, offering them his magic sword in return for his release (see “Development” below). Snakes Outside the tower, about 10 feet from the door
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Multiattack. The incubus makes two Restless Touch attacks.
Restless Touch. Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Hit: 15 (3d6 + 5) Psychic damage, and the target is cursed for 24 hours or until the incubus
.
Poison Breath (Recharge 6). Constitution Saving Throw: DC 18, each creature in a 60-foot Cone. Failure: 55 (10d10) Poison damage. Success: Half damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
something else entirely. Both Konrad and Rugga are in constant agony. They can communicate telepathically out to a range of 60 feet. Their communications consist of pleas to release them from their torment
vines by attacking their root in the center of the room. Treat the root as an immobile, Medium object with AC 15 and 100 hit points. When the root is reduced to 0 hit points, the vines release spores
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
battlefield, capable of annihilating whole armies with her five breath weapons, her formidable spellcasting, and her fearsome claws. Tiamat’s most hated enemy is Bahamut the Platinum Dragon, with whom
immune to the dragon’s Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.
Acid Breath (Recharge 5–6). The dragon exhales acid in a 90-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 22
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
show her courtesy or at least respect, she lets them pass unharmed. Dying Curse. If the medusa is killed, any character who targeted the medusa with an attack or spell that deals damage is cursed; the
cursed character has disadvantage on ability checks and saving throws made with their highest ability score (if the character has their highest ability score in more than one ability, the DM should
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
suffocate unless it took the precaution of holding its breath before teleporting here (see “The Environment” in chapter 8 of the Player’s Handbook). Any character who cannot see can use an action to
character can try to unlock the button using thieves’ tools, doing so with a successful DC 17 Dexterity check. Pressing the unlocked pendant causes the secret door’s lock to release with a dull clunk