burden born diffusing charm refuge

Isolde

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. Fiendish Charm. One humanoid Isolde can see within 30 feet of it must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be magically charmed for 1 day. The charmed target

effect on itself on a success. If a target’s saving throw is successful, or if the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to Isolde’s Fiendish Charm for the next 24 hours.Isolde was a holy

Madam Eva

Monsters Curse of Strahd

components to do so: animal friendship, charm person, or hold person. If the target succeeds on the initial saving throw, Madam Eva is blinded until the end of her next turn. Once a target succeeds on a

castle like the back of her hand, and she was present for the wedding of Sergei and Tatyana. After Strahd went mad and murdered his brother, she fled the castle and took refuge with the Vistani. Later

Feral Tiefling

Species Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

is the burden of every tiefling. Some break under it, some make it the millstone around their neck, some revel in it.” He tilted his head again, scrutinizing her, with that wicked glint in his

three broad categories. Tieflings born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal language, passed down through generations, that

Goblin Psi Commander

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

): At will: mage hand (the hand is invisible), minor illusion 1/day each: charm person, dissonant whispers, telekinesis Synaptic Rend (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge

Goblins The specifics of how a psionic goblin comes to exist vary. Some are born, changed by energy leaking from the Far Realm. Others transform themselves with their psionic power or enter into agreements

Haunted One

Backgrounds Curse of Strahd: Character Options

with a sword or banished with a spell. It might come to you as a shadow on the wall, a bloodcurdling nightmare, a memory that refuses to die, or a demonic whisper in the dark. The burden has taken its

1 A monster that slaughtered dozens of innocent people spared your life, and you don’t know why. 2 You were born under a dark star. You can feel it watching you, coldly and distantly

Gruul Anarch

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

) Feature: Rubblebelt Refuge You are intimately familiar with areas of the city that most people shun: ruined neighborhoods where wurms rampaged, overgrown parks that no hand has tended in decades, and the

;We weren’t born tame or domesticated, so we shouldn’t have to live that way. (Neutral) 4 Might. The strongest are meant to dominate the weak. (Evil) 5 Rage.

Tiefling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

is the burden of every tiefling. Some break under it, some make it the millstone around their neck, some revel in it.” He tilted his head again, scrutinizing her, with that wicked glint in his

three broad categories. Tieflings born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal language, passed down through generations, that

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

ties to two worlds, yet belonging to neither. Some genasi are born of mortal–genie unions, others have two genasi as parents, and a rare few have a genie further up their family tree, manifesting

a planar convergence. Elemental energy saturates any creatures in the area and might alter their nature enough that their offspring with other mortals are born as genasi. Heirs to Elemental Power

Caves of Hunger Locations (H31-H39)

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

(see appendix B) and the slaad tadpole hasn’t been born or destroyed yet, it bursts from the character’s chest when the character enters this cavern. H33. Watcher in the Walls This fifteen-foot-high

tries to charm one of them into staying and keeping her company. The dryad knows the following information: Netherese magic binds the dryad to the grove and keeps the trees alive. The pears hanging from

Souls and Shells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

Souls and Shells Barovians are made of flesh and blood. They are born, they live, they age, and they die. But not all of them—only about one in every ten—have souls. When a being with a soul dies in

generations tend to look alike. That is why Ireena Kolyana looks exactly like Strahd’s beloved Tatyana—both women were born with the same soul. Strahd needs loyal subjects to feed his ego. Barovians without

Orond Gralhund

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

Zhents coin and allows them to use the family’s noble villa as a refuge. In exchange, the house reaps all the benefits that the Black Network offers, including intelligence that its spies have gathered. So

he opens his mouth, his boorish nature, inflated sense of self-importance, fragile ego, and despicable opinions about “the common rabble” come to the fore, and his charm quickly dissipates. When not in

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

Adventure Background The interplanar outlaw known as the Stranger had humble origins. The Stranger was born into a slum and orphaned as an infant. Early on, they used their knack for magic to

for years, but their luck eventually ran out. Fiendish foes set their sights on the Stranger, forcing the Stranger to flee to the Material Plane and take refuge in the city-state of Akharin Sangar

Vistani Lore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

simple, frightened people. Some have old souls, but many do not. The soulless ones are easy to spot, for they know nothing but fear. They have no charm, hope, or spark, and they don’t cry. The Old

another Vistana. It is the burden of the Vistani’s great gift that their own fates can’t be divined. Vistani curses are potent, but they are invoked with great caution. Vistani know that to curse one

Aberrant Dragonmarks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

the powers of a sorcerer. So, what makes them significant? First of all, aberrant marks always have flaws. These may not actively hurt a character, but they are always a burden in some way — a burden

carries it might have severely burned or even killed a loved one. Imagine having the power to cast charm person but being unable to control it and having people you care about suddenly becoming slavishly

Inhabitants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Oblivium and raised here, knowing no other life. Many of the beholder’s slaves worship it, particularly those born here, their minds warped by the aberration’s charm rays and their lifelong captivity

the beholder. Some were captured while wandering too far from their Underdark settlements, while others were purchased in the slave bazaars of Menzoberranzan. The youngest slaves were born in the Vast

The Archfey

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

The Archfey Your patron is a lord or lady of the fey, a creature of legend who holds secrets that were forgotten before the mortal races were born. This being’s motivations are often inscrutable, and

creature attempts to charm you, you can use your reaction to attempt to turn the charm back on that creature. The creature must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw against your warlock spell save DC or

Cambion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

) and a humanoid (usually a human). Cambions inherit aspects of both parents, but their horns, leathery wings, and sinewy tails are hallmarks of their otherworldly parentage. Born to Be Bad. Cambions

make a melee attack, plus 3 (1d6) fire damage. Fire Ray. Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (3d6) fire damage. Fiendish Charm. One humanoid the cambion can see

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

possess those qualities, she painstakingly created rituals to drain Jhaeros’s vitality and charm, and to funnel these qualities into herself. However, the magic only enhanced her greed and jealousy; the

anyone born in Ghalasine from entering or leaving the city. As she came to realize the people of Ghalasine didn’t love her as they did the king, Charmayne became filled with rage. She used magic to tear

Necropolis Locations (Y1-Y9)

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

party understands the dead Netherese tongue. The doppelganger plays the part of a low-born Netherese manservant who was sent to the prison by his master, Iriolarthas, for disobedience. Without going

eight schools of magic. The liquid isn’t poisonous or harmful, and it never runs dry as long as the goblet remains in the auditorium. A humanoid that drinks from the goblet gains a supernatural charm (see

Keranos's Champions

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

Circumstance 1 You were born amid a great storm that destroyed most of your village. 2 One of your parents was struck by lightning. 3 As a child, you were favored by an oracle of

great power who saw Keranos’s spark within you. 4 You solved a riddle, puzzle, or cipher that was previously thought unsolvable. 5 You were born under auspicious stars. 6 You have no

Warnings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

direction. 3 The sky turns sickly green or bruised purple. 4 The water of a river or a lake or along a coastline turns to blood, acid, or blue sand. 5 All creatures born on a

can’t be averted; the warning is the prelude to an inevitable cataclysm. This can be a good way to radically transform your campaign. For example, if the characters survive disaster only to see their world destroyed, they might seek refuge in the stars of a Spelljammer campaign or among the many planes.

Where to Start?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

antlers. 2 Compelling Voice. The archfey has a magical voice that can charm creatures of a certain type (such as Beasts or Fey). This voice might be as soft as a whisper or loud like thunder. 3

the Magical Gifts table. Magical Gifts d8 Gift 1 Charm. The archfey bestows a charm of the DM’s choice (see “Supernatural Gifts” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). 2 Guide. The archfey summons a

Background

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

from home at an early age and found refuge in a temple. 2 My family gave me to a temple, since they were unable or unwilling to care for me. 3 I grew up in a household with strong religious convictions

I could make them laugh or cry with my stories or songs. 3 I ran away from home to follow a minstrel troupe. 4 I saw a bard perform once, and I knew from that moment on what I was born to do. 5 I

Kruphix's Champions

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

you were born under a bizarre omen, but will not explain what it means. 2 You were secretly instructed in the worship of Kruphix by a parent or a mentor. 3 You uncovered a dangerous secret

important to me than what he stands for. (Any) 2 Balance. Too much power in any one place is a threat to us all. (Lawful) 3 Selflessness. I accept the burden of knowledge so that others don’t

Reya Mantlemorn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

female human Hellrider (use the veteran stat block). Reya speaks Common. Born in the land of Turmish, Reya came to the holy city of Elturel to train as a Hellrider when she was twelve. As a faithful

. But if running her becomes too much of a burden for you, see if one of the players wants to run Reya as a secondary character. You can provide the consenting player with a copy of the veteran stat block in the Monster Manual.

Madam Eva

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

and murdered his brother, she fled the castle and took refuge with the Vistani. Later, she forged a pact with the goddess Mother Night, trading her youth for the power to undo the evil that Strahd had

friendship, charm person, or hold person. If the target succeeds on the initial saving throw, Madam Eva is blinded until the end of her next turn. Once a target succeeds on a saving throw against this effect, it is immune to the Evil Eye power of all Vistani for 24 hours.

Barghest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Maglubiyet of troops for his army in the afterlife. Consumers of Souls. A barghest is born to goblin parents just as normal offspring are. The creature emerges in the form of a goblin, then develops

components: At will: levitate, minor illusion, pass without trace 1/day each: charm person, dimension door, suggestion Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack (true form only): +6 to hit, reach 5 ft

Fey Contracts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

that come with it (see “Marks of Prestige” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Wealth. You receive up to 50,000 gp worth of coins, jewelry, or property. Lesser Contract Gifts Charm. You gain a

charm of your choice, subject to the DM’s approval (see “Supernatural Gifts” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Fey Kinship. For 5d6 days, you gain either the Fey Ancestry trait common among elves or the

Phandalin Missions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

were born. The stairs descending into this dwarven home collapsed, so the gemmules can’t escape. The ruin’s floor is 20 feet down, and its ceilings are 9 feet high. Use map 6.1 when the characters

goblin and gained some of the goblin’s powers. The shambling mound stumbled upon the miners in the mountains and thought they’d be an easy meal. The shambling mound cast charm person to lure Wallin into

Class Training

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

of existence and my place in the world. 3 I stumbled into a portal to the Shadowfell and took refuge in a strange monastery, where I learned how to defend myself against the forces of darkness. 4 I

became a sorcerer because … 1 When I was born, all the water in the house froze solid, the milk spoiled, or all the iron turned to copper. My family is convinced that this event was a harbinger of

Cottage Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

, slender figure in black is Charm, a darkling elder (see appendix C) who works for Endelyn Moongrave as a thief but poses as a traveling merchant. When the characters arrive, Charm is gossiping with

(see appendix A) to cut loose Charm’s shadow and transform it into a separate creature. See chapter 4 for more information on Endelyn and her magic scissors. Charm, a darkling elder, sips tea in

Maglubiyet's Will Be Done

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

center of the army, dragging along the equipment of war while surrounded by its users. If slaves have yet to be acquired, goblins and beasts of burden perform this function. Conquest and Occupation

execution, so it is rare for offspring to be born among the host even when it successfully campaigns for years. The taboo doesn’t extend to female goblinoids that come into the host already

Kobolds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Kobolds Some kobolds have gifts bequeathed to them by dragons or gods, enabling them to rise above their peers. Others are born with a cruel inventiveness that few can match. Kobold Dragonshield A

: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, mage hand, mending, poison spray 1st level (4 slots): charm person, chromatic orb, expeditious retreat 2nd level (2 slots): scorching ray Sorcery Points. The kobold has

Locations E - H

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

likely to burden him or the Zoar family. Examples of what he might provide include a meeting with one or more members of the Council of Elders, an arranged meeting with a Lords’ Alliance

present to defend the town, the frost giant raiders force hundreds of townsfolk to take refuge in the mines. The giants pile boulders in front of the mine entrances to trap the townsfolk inside, then loot

The Foundry

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

scholar’s records and realized that the legends of wondrous treasure would lure greedy souls. It consumed the wizard from the previous expedition, who took refuge in this library after his companions were

tries to split up the group, persuading one character to remain (using its Charm attack if necessary) while the others deal with the wizard. If they leave anyone alone with Idalla, the fiend attempts to

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