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a case where a one-word answer could be misleading or contrary to the deity’s interests, the DM might offer a short phrase as an answer instead.
If you cast the spell more than once before
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
attunement). It can be used as an arcane focus. Whoever is attuned to the blast scepter gains resistance to fire and lightning damage and can, as an action, use it to cast thunderwave as a 4th-level spell
with spell attacks). He can cast disguise self and invisibility at will. He can cast fly and lightning bolt once each without expending a spell slot, but can’t do so again until he finishes a
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
":"spell", "rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks):
At will: light, sacred flame, thaumaturgy
1/day each: augury (cast as 1 action), bane, banishment, bestow curse, command, cure wounds
laboring oneself. It’s not that yakfolk are lazy—quite the contrary. They simply consider most menial tasks beneath them.
Yakfolk have a drive for learning, particularly when it comes to the
Zuggtmoy
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Innate Spellcasting. Zuggtmoy’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 22). She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: detect magic, locate
.”
41–60
“I see an altered version of reality, with my mind convincing itself that things are true even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary.”
61–80
Fraz-Urb'luu
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
Innate Spellcasting. Fraz-Urb’luu’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 23). Fraz-Urb’luu can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At
things are true, even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary.”
81–00
“My perception of reality doesn’t match anyone else’s. It makes me prone to
Commune
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
-word answer could be misleading or contrary to the deity's interests, the GM might offer a short phrase as an answer instead.
If you cast the spell two or more times before finishing your next long
spells
to information that lies beyond the Old One’s knowledge. In a case where a one-word answer could be misleading or contrary to the Old One’s interests, the GM might offer a short phrase as
an answer instead.
When you cast this spell, roll a d20;{"diceNotation":"1d20", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":""}. If you roll a 1, the deity appears in the nearest unoccupied space and attacks creatures (including you) in the area for the spell’s duration before returning to its realm.
Spell Scroll
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Magic Items
Basic Rules (2014)
A Spell Scroll bears the words of a single spell, written in a mystical cipher. If the spell is on your spell list, you can read the scroll and cast its spell without Material components. Otherwise
, the scroll is unintelligible. Casting the spell by reading the scroll requires the spell’s normal casting time. Once the spell is cast, the scroll crumbles to dust. If the casting is interrupted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
omniscient, so you might receive “unclear” as an answer if a question pertains to information that lies beyond the deity’s knowledge. In a case where a one-word answer could be misleading or contrary
to the deity’s interests, the DM might offer a short phrase as an answer instead. If you cast the spell two or more times before finishing your next long rest, there is a cumulative 25 percent chance for each casting after the first that you get no answer. The DM makes this roll in secret.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
omniscient, so you might receive “unclear” as an answer if a question pertains to information that lies beyond the deity’s knowledge. In a case where a one-word answer could be misleading or contrary
to the deity’s interests, the DM might offer a short phrase as an answer instead. If you cast the spell two or more times before finishing your next long rest, there is a cumulative 25 percent chance for each casting after the first that you get no answer. The DM makes this roll in secret.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
receive “unclear” as an answer if a question pertains to information that lies beyond the deity’s knowledge. In a case where a one-word answer could be misleading or contrary to the deity’s interests
, the DM might offer a short phrase as an answer instead. If you cast the spell more than once before finishing a Long Rest, there is a cumulative 25 percent chance for each casting after the first that you get no answer.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
omniscient, so you might receive “unclear” as an answer if a question pertains to information that lies beyond the deity’s knowledge. In a case where a one-word answer could be misleading or contrary
to the deity’s interests, the DM might offer a short phrase as an answer instead. If you cast the spell two or more times before finishing your next long rest, there is a cumulative 25 percent chance for each casting after the first that you get no answer. The DM makes this roll in secret.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
receive “unclear” as an answer if a question pertains to information that lies beyond the deity’s knowledge. In a case where a one-word answer could be misleading or contrary to the deity’s interests
, the DM might offer a short phrase as an answer instead. If you cast the spell more than once before finishing a Long Rest, there is a cumulative 25 percent chance for each casting after the first that you get no answer.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
receive “unclear” as an answer if a question pertains to information that lies beyond the deity’s knowledge. In a case where a one-word answer could be misleading or contrary to the deity’s interests
, the DM might offer a short phrase as an answer instead. If you cast the spell more than once before finishing a Long Rest, there is a cumulative 25 percent chance for each casting after the first that you get no answer.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
omniscient, so you might receive “unclear” as an answer if a question pertains to information that lies beyond the deity’s knowledge. In a case where a one-word answer could be misleading or contrary
to the deity’s interests, the DM might offer a short phrase as an answer instead. If you cast the spell two or more times before finishing your next long rest, there is a cumulative 25 percent chance for each casting after the first that you get no answer. The DM makes this roll in secret.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
receive “unclear” as an answer if a question pertains to information that lies beyond the deity’s knowledge. In a case where a one-word answer could be misleading or contrary to the deity’s interests
, the DM might offer a short phrase as an answer instead. If you cast the spell more than once before finishing a Long Rest, there is a cumulative 25 percent chance for each casting after the first that you get no answer.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
uses magic to take on many other visages and shapes. No matter what form he wears, the Mad Mage giggles and mutters incessantly. Contrary to appearances, however, Halaster is alert and attentive to the
. Whoever is attuned to the blast scepter gains resistance to fire and lightning damage and can, as an action, use it to cast thunderwave as a 4th-level spell (save DC 16) without expending a spell slot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
uses magic to take on many other visages and shapes. No matter what form he wears, the Mad Mage giggles and mutters incessantly. Contrary to appearances, however, Halaster is alert and attentive to the
. Whoever is attuned to the blast scepter gains resistance to fire and lightning damage and can, as an action, use it to cast thunderwave as a 4th-level spell (save DC 16) without expending a spell slot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
contrary.” 81–00 “My perception of reality doesn’t match anyone else’s. It makes me prone to violent delusions that make no sense to anyone else.” Fraz-Urb’luu
Large fiend (demon), chaotic evil
Armor
)
Innate Spellcasting. Fraz-Urb’luu’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 23). Fraz-Urb’luu can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: alter self
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
contrary.” 81–00 “My perception of reality doesn’t match anyone else’s. It makes me prone to violent delusions that make no sense to anyone else.” Fraz-Urb’luu
Large fiend (demon), chaotic evil
Armor
)
Innate Spellcasting. Fraz-Urb’luu’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 23). Fraz-Urb’luu can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: alter self
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
overwhelming evidence to the contrary.” 81–00 “My perception of reality doesn’t match anyone else’s. It makes me prone to violent delusions that make no sense to anyone else.” Fraz-Urb’luu
Large fiend (demon
.
Challenge 23 (50,000 XP)
Innate Spellcasting. Fraz-Urb’luu’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 23). Fraz-Urb’luu can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
overwhelming evidence to the contrary.” 81–00 “My perception of reality doesn’t match anyone else’s. It makes me prone to violent delusions that make no sense to anyone else.” Fraz-Urb’luu
Large fiend (demon
.
Challenge 23 (50,000 XP)
Innate Spellcasting. Fraz-Urb’luu’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 23). Fraz-Urb’luu can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
) check. Contrary to its claim, the sibriex doesn’t plan to help the characters. A character can, with a successful DC 17 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check, convince the sibriex to share one
sibriex’s Contamination for 24 hours.
Innate Spellcasting. The sibriex’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 21). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
) check. Contrary to its claim, the sibriex doesn’t plan to help the characters. A character can, with a successful DC 17 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check, convince the sibriex to share one
sibriex’s Contamination for 24 hours.
Innate Spellcasting. The sibriex’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 21). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
things are true even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary.” 61–80 “My mind is slipping away, and my intelligence seems to wax and wane.” 81–00 “I am constantly scratching at unseen fungal
.
Challenge 23 (50,000 XP)
Innate Spellcasting. Zuggtmoy’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 22). She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
things are true even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary.” 61–80 “My mind is slipping away, and my intelligence seems to wax and wane.” 81–00 “I am constantly scratching at unseen fungal
.
Challenge 23 (50,000 XP)
Innate Spellcasting. Zuggtmoy’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 22). She can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
: SCROLL MISHAPS
A creature who tries and fails to cast a spell from a spell scroll must make a DC 10 Intelligence saving throw. If the saving throw fails, roll on the Scroll Mishap table.
Scroll
, or it affects a random target nearby if the caster was the intended target. 3 The spell affects a random location within the spell’s range. 4 The spell’s effect is contrary to its normal one, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
: SCROLL MISHAPS
A creature who tries and fails to cast a spell from a spell scroll must make a DC 10 Intelligence saving throw. If the saving throw fails, roll on the Scroll Mishap table.
Scroll
, or it affects a random target nearby if the caster was the intended target. 3 The spell affects a random location within the spell’s range. 4 The spell’s effect is contrary to its normal one, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks). It requires no material components to cast its spells. The sphinx has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will
(Costs 2 Actions). The sphinx magically teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.
Cast a Spell (Costs 3 Actions). The sphinx casts a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
mistreating the members beneath you, you might lose renown, lose your rank or status in the guild, or even be cast out of the guild. Losing Renown If you commit a serious offense against your guild or its
contrary to all expectations. Their race or class (or both) is outside the norm for their guild, but their personalities and ideals fall perfectly in line; that’s why they joined. A vedalken paladin in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks). It requires no material components to cast its spells. The sphinx has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will
(Costs 2 Actions). The sphinx magically teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.
Cast a Spell (Costs 3 Actions). The sphinx casts a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
mistreating the members beneath you, you might lose renown, lose your rank or status in the guild, or even be cast out of the guild. Losing Renown If you commit a serious offense against your guild or its
contrary to all expectations. Their race or class (or both) is outside the norm for their guild, but their personalities and ideals fall perfectly in line; that’s why they joined. A vedalken paladin in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
tower’s roof is missing.
A detect magic spell cast here reveals an aura of divination magic. When the characters reach the top floor of the spire, read: Large gashes in the roof allow you to see the
, protruding from the ground like a broken tooth, is teeming with crawling gray hands.
A detect magic spell cast here reveals an aura of necromantic magic. Two hundred crawling claws are tirelessly but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
consequences for the characters in their climactic encounter with her (as described at the end of the chapter). P38. Secret Library A dozen floating candles cast dim, flickering lights over this sepulchral
to cast). P43. Mirror of Heart’s Desire The door to this room is sealed with a lion crown lock (see “Crown Locks” earlier in the chapter). This marble hall is empty except for a tall mirror mounted in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
tower’s roof is missing.
A detect magic spell cast here reveals an aura of divination magic. When the characters reach the top floor of the spire, read: Large gashes in the roof allow you to see the
, protruding from the ground like a broken tooth, is teeming with crawling gray hands.
A detect magic spell cast here reveals an aura of necromantic magic. Two hundred crawling claws are tirelessly but