certain remaining ground to have ruling

Wand of Orcus

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

). Call Undead. While holding the wand, you can take a Magic action to conjure 15 Skeleton;Skeletons and 15 Zombie;Zombies. These Undead magically rise up from the ground or otherwise form in

following day, remaining until Orcus dismisses them. Sentience. The Wand of Orcus is a sentient Chaotic Evil item with an Intelligence of 16, a Wisdom of 12, and a Charisma of 16. It has hearing and

Wish

Spells Player’s Handbook

space that you can see on the ground. Instant Health. You allow yourself and up to twenty creatures that you can see to regain all Hit Points, and you end all effects on them listed in the Greater

wish for something not included in any of the other effects. To do so, state your wish to the DM as precisely as possible. The DM has great latitude in ruling what occurs in such an instance; the greater

Figurine of Wondrous Power

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

A Figurine of Wondrous Power is a statuette small enough to fit in a pocket. If you take a Magic action to throw the figurine to a point on the ground within 60 feet of yourself, the figurine becomes

figurine form. When the creature becomes a figurine again, its property can’t be used again until a certain amount of time has passed, as specified in the figurine’s description. Figurine

Wyrmskull Throne

Magic Items Storm King's Thunder

the ground and is a massive thing made of polished obsidian with oversized feet — the impaled skulls of four ancient blue dragons. Runes glisten in the carved obsidian, winking to life with blue

with one of the Ruling Scepters of Shanatar, which she had found in a wreck at the bottom of the Trackless Sea. Only a creature attuned to a Ruling Scepter and in possession of it can harness the powers

Troll Mutate

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

; 3, Spell Scarred; or 4, Winged Form. This mutation determines certain traits in this stat block. Amorphous (Elastic Body Only). The mutate can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch without

injured and his blood spilled on the ground. The saga further claims that trolls were born similarly when Vaprak’s blood was spilled. Whatever the truth of their origin, trolls embody life&rsquo

Gold Canary Figurine of Wondrous Power

Magic Items Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

This gold statuette is carved in the likeness of a canary and is small enough to fit in a pocket. If you use an action to speak the command word and throw the figurine to a point on the ground within

, its property can’t be used again until a certain amount of time has passed, as specified in the description.

Fractine

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

half as much damage. Split. When a Large fractine that has at least 10 hit points remaining takes bludgeoning, piercing, slashing, or thunder damage from any source, it splits into two Medium fractines

surfaces substituting for the mirror needed to cast certain divination spells. While being used in this way, the fractine siphons magical energy from the spellcaster—not enough to cause harm

Star Spawn Mangler

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

attacks.A mangler is a low-slung, creeping horror with multiple gangly arms—it most often has six arms but can have any number from four to eight. Manglers creep along the ground or the walls

Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those who serve that cult, including star spawn. The following powers are unique to specific cults; typically a creature has only one

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

. Beak and Feather From below, aarakocra look much like large birds. Only when they descend to roost on a branch or walk across the ground does their humanoid appearance reveal itself. Standing

people forced to live and toil on the ground. Avian Mannerisms The resemblance of aarakocra to birds isn’t limited to physical features. Aarakocra display many of the same mannerisms as

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

reversed within that room. Any creatures or objects in the room when this happens fall in the direction of the new pull of gravity, unless they have some means of remaining aloft. Baphomet can ignore the

;The world is my hunting ground. Others are my prey.” 61–80 “Hate comes easily to me and explodes into rage.” 81–00 “I see those who oppose me not as

Prehistoric Figurines of Wondrous Power

Magic Items Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

action, you can throw a prehistoric figurine of wondrous power to a point on the ground within 60 feet of yourself while speaking a command word, whereupon the figurine magically transforms into a

used again until a certain amount of time has passed, as specified in the figurine’s description. Prehistoric Figurine of Wondrous Power (Carnelian Triceratops);Carnelian Triceratops (Very

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. A humanoid slain in this way and then buried in the ground rises the following night as a

, provided it has at least 1 hit point remaining. Strahd can, as a bonus action on his turn, break his link to the Heart of Sorrow so that it no longer absorbs damage dealt to him. Strahd can

Cube of Force Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

charges remaining, nothing happens. Otherwise, a barrier of invisible force springs into existence, forming a cube 15 feet on a side. The barrier is centered on you, moves with you, and lasts for 1

the barrier. Walls, floors, and ceilings can pass through at your discretion. 6 0 The barrier deactivates. The cube loses charges when the barrier is targeted by certain spells

Feather Rock

Equipment

-shaped stones always reach skyward, while remaining anchored to the ground on a tapered point. Even if these stones are tipped over, they return to their “reaching” position. Howlers covet

Wish Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

space you can see on the ground. You allow up to twenty creatures that you can see to regain all hit points, and you end all effects on them described in the greater restoration spell. You grant up

. State your wish to the GM as precisely as possible. The GM has great latitude in ruling what occurs in such an instance; the greater the wish, the greater the likelihood that something goes wrong. This

Hill Dragon Egg

Equipment

Combat Utility Whimsy 9 3 8 Looking like pumpkin-sized acorns, hill dragon eggs can remain dormant in the ground for a year or more before they hatch. Hill dragon eggs are

usually buried out of sight, but certain flowers like to grow around burial pits giving their positions away and egg-hunting hogs can be trained to sniff them out. Not known for powerful maternal

Dire Corby

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

predictable patterns of movement like migrating birds. They strip a region bare of the lichens, fungus, and vermin that comprise their diet before moving on to a fresh feeding ground. Underdark

monsters fall upon them. Strange Escort. Certain Underdark explorers—judged inventive by some and lunatics by others—have learned to travel among the dire corbies. After blocking their ears to

Figurine of Wondrous Power Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

A figurine of wondrous power is a statuette of a beast small enough to fit in a pocket. If you use an action to speak the command word and throw the figurine to a point on the ground within 60 feet

to 0 hit points or if you use an action to speak the command word again while touching it. When the creature becomes a figurine again, its property can't be used again until a certain amount of time

Aarakocra

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

birdfolk. Only when they roost on a branch or walk across the ground is their Humanoid nature clear. Standing upright, aarakocra are typically about 5 feet tall, and they have long, narrow legs that

, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds

Wand of Orcus Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

can divide 500 hit points among, each undead having average hit points. The undead magically rise up from the ground or otherwise form in unoccupied spaces within 300 feet of you and obey your commands

, remaining until Orcus dismisses them. Sentience. The Wand of Orcus is a sentient, chaotic evil item with an Intelligence of 16, a Wisdom of 12, and a Charisma of 16. It has hearing and darkvision out

Orc Legacy

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

and tenacity that can’t be matched, and the god equipped his children to be able to live above or below ground. On some worlds, such as Eberron, orcs were among the first defenders of the natural

, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types

Ruling Avernus

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

Ruling Avernus If Zariel is redeemed or killed, the first layer of the Nine Hells falls into chaos. You can decide which of the many powerful figures in Avernus make a play to replace Zariel, but any

will gleefully try to supplant their new and untested ruler. Ruling a layer of the Nine Hells as a mortal is effectively impossible. None of the devils of Avernus will knowingly serve anyone but a

Siamorphe

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

patriar gardens. Long ago, many nobles of Baldur’s Gate worshiped Siamorphe. Legend tells that her temple was a wonder to behold, its nave decorated with crests of the most powerful ruling families of

target for rioters and was burned to the ground. Where the temple stood has since been forgotten. However, rumors persist that the temple’s vault is likely hidden beneath a patriar home or even a

Siamorphe

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

patriar gardens. Long ago, many nobles of Baldur’s Gate worshiped Siamorphe. Legend tells that her temple was a wonder to behold, its nave decorated with crests of the most powerful ruling families of

target for rioters and was burned to the ground. Where the temple stood has since been forgotten. However, rumors persist that the temple’s vault is likely hidden beneath a patriar home or even a

Vladeska Drakov

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

prince, a saint, a witch, an angel—but with its death, the world turned against them. The ruling families united to hunt the Talons. Thanks to her tactical genius, Drakov repelled her pursuers and

forged a bloody empire. But while sacking the burning city of her last remaining foe, Drakov and her troops were engulfed by strange smoke. When it cleared, everything they knew was gone. Transported to

Fall of Elturel

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

High Overseer, Thavius Kreeg. Ravengard did not go eagerly, however. It took months of persuasion by his fellow dukes — the other three members of Baldur’s Gate’s ruling Council of Four — to convince

Gate continues to function under the three remaining dukes — Belynne Stelmane, Dillard Portyr, and Thalamra Vanthampur. Duke Portyr has gone so far as to recall his niece, Liara Portyr, from her post

Council of Spiders

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

priestesses. A secret cabal of noble wizards calling itself the Council of Spiders works to see wizards represented on the Ruling Council — overturning thousands of years of tradition while remaining true to

Preserve of the Ancestors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

is dotted with jackalberry trees, whistling thorn, and zebrawood. Insects, small birds, and the occasional hare make their home here. In the center of the Preserve is a circular, in-ground

amphitheater that serves as the meeting place of the Citadel’s ruling council, the Speakers for the Ancestors. While the Preserve has little indigenous wildlife—mostly birds and small mammals—a sect of druids

Completing the Mission

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Completing the Mission Once the characters open Wheelwatch’s gates, Raven sends in her troops to clear out any remaining Dragon Army resistance. She suggests the characters rest and recuperate, then

Dragon Army is certain to retake Wheelwatch at any time. Kalaman’s defenders should surrender now. Gathering Threat. The Red Dragon Army’s leader, Dragon Highmaster Kansaldi Fire-Eyes, is still

Preserve of the Ancestors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel

is dotted with jackalberry trees, whistling thorn, and zebrawood. Insects, small birds, and the occasional hare make their home here. In the center of the Preserve is a circular, in-ground

amphitheater that serves as the meeting place of the Citadel’s ruling council, the Speakers for the Ancestors. While the Preserve has little indigenous wildlife—mostly birds and small mammals—a sect of druids

Staying Put

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

githyanki warriors (each with 30 hit points remaining) have Miken (an apprentice wizard with 2 hit points remaining and at-will spells only) in custody. One of them grapples Miken while the other one uses

, and a follow-up swing with a greatsword is enough to decapitate him. If the characters defeat the githyanki before Miken can be killed, Miken crumples to the ground and weeps like a baby. He neither

Rooftop Chase: Summer

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

are close to getting the stone, or when you want the chase to end, all remaining spined devils duck into an alley. If the characters lose their quarry, they can question city folk on the ground who saw where the devils went. Continue with encounter 1, “Alley.”

Wish

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

item. The object can be no more than 300 feet in any dimension, and it appears in an unoccupied space you can see on the ground. You allow up to twenty creatures that you can see to regain all hit

. You might be able to achieve something beyond the scope of the above examples. State your wish to the DM as precisely as possible. The DM has great latitude in ruling what occurs in such an instance

Wish

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

item. The object can be no more than 300 feet in any dimension, and it appears in an unoccupied space you can see on the ground. You allow up to twenty creatures that you can see to regain all hit

. You might be able to achieve something beyond the scope of the above examples. State your wish to the DM as precisely as possible. The DM has great latitude in ruling what occurs in such an instance

Dead Gods

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

remaining, it has no remaining uses of its Legendary Resistance trait, and its flying speed is reduced to 20 feet until its hit points are fully restored. The eye mongers focus their attacks on the

contaminate the dreadnought and induce its certain death. Arekanz is suffering the effects of the curse. It is so wracked with pain that it doesn’t defend itself except to use its Donjon Visit legendary

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