channeling writing repeat

Wersten Kern

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

recites names of souls slain by Lord Soth;Soth and his company, channeling their mortal terror. Each creature that isn’t an Undead within 30 feet of her must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. On a

minute. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t frightened. At the end of each of its turns, a frightened creature can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on

Mind Flayer Prophet

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

stunned condition for 1 minute. A stunned target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Spellcasting (Psionics). The mind flayer casts one

monster, plane shift (self only), true seeingSome mind flayers dedicate their lives to channeling abstruse truths from beyond reality. This insight gives them preternatural senses and allows them to

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can

. The poisoned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Making their lairs in the depths of the Underdark, deep dragons are

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary

poisoned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Making their lairs in the depths of the Underdark, deep dragons are nightmarish

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

who serve Yurtrus and Shargaas. Some are sent forth into the cities dominated by humans, on dark missions. Beware them. — Elminster Search, Destroy, Repeat When a tribe is on the move, orc

rarely keep records or write down their thoughts. When orcs need to communicate in writing, they use crude symbols to convey basic information, such as “food stored here,” “danger close

Mind Flayer Prophet

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

Mind Flayer Prophet Some mind flayers dedicate their lives to channeling abstruse truths from beyond reality. This insight gives them preternatural senses and allows them to focus their innate

target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Spellcasting (Psionics). The mind flayer casts one of the following spells, requiring

Ground Floor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, though finding a buyer for such tomes might require the party to look beyond Saltmarsh. 3. Study This room was once a writing room or study. Against the wall under the windows sits a large wooden

writing desk, partially broken and riddled with damp rot. There are three drawers in each side of the desk and a large central drawer; the latter is closed, but the others are all open — and two of them

14. Psipod Nexus I

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

. They try to stun intruders and trap them inside empty psipods (see “Psipods” below). Their “clipboards” are thin sheets of metal with braille-like writing (Qualith) embossed on them. The mind flayers use

their tentacles to interpret the writing, which provides technical schematics for the psipods. A comprehend languages spell or similar magic reveals as much, enabling characters to discern what the

Mind Flayer

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

mind flayers need to write something down, they do so in Qualith. This system of tactile writing (similar to braille) is read by an illithid’s tentacles. Qualith is written in four-line stanzas and is

area must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or take 22 (4d8 + 4) psychic damage and be stunned for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending

Lorehold Scholars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

minute, but the restrained target’s speed is halved instead of being reduced to 0. At the start of each of its turns, the restrained target takes 4 (1d8) force damage. A restrained target can repeat the

order shore up dangerous structures and find the safest paths as they search. When confronted, they confound their foes by channeling the stasis of perfect order, creating resilient barriers of force

Journey Locations

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

) some of his notes. Anyone investigating the pack not only finds the treasure within but also sees that the cave wall behind it bears writing. The writing contains a handful of partial phrases

repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. The target also has the grappled condition (escape DC 16). While grappling the target, the grell

Areas of the Vault

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

runes. The doors have neither handles nor hinges. The writing on them reads, “THE THREE KEYS. BRING THEM FORTH.” The doors part, sliding back into the walls, when the three correct keys are brought

hours, the creature gains one level of exhaustion and can repeat the saving throw if it can still see the fresco, ending the effect on a success. A creature that succeeds on the saving throw is immune

The Grand Dame

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

isn’t really interested in the answer; he’s looking to see how the character reacts. A character who reacts in a nonthreatening manner can repeat the check. If the character wins the contest, Storn’s

man’s chest” lying inside the aquarium, and the octopus attacks any creature other than Lord Drylund that tries to reach for it. Other furnishings include a silk hammock, a writing desk (covered with

Black Cabin Locations

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

don’t have long to wait before someone arrives (see the “Werebear Visitor” sidebar). Characters in spirit form can convince the new arrival to do what they cannot, perhaps by writing messages in the

to pull itself up, doing so with a successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check, while another creature within reach can use the Help action to assist. A hanging creature can repeat the check until it

Temples of Extraction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

a failed check, the creature is knocked prone next to the shrine and takes 5 (2d4) force damage. Effects of a Shrine. Channeling the energy of the trapped Chosen, each shrine creates magical effects

takes damage, it must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 5 (2d4) poison damage, and it is blinded for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of

Ziggurat Locations, Tier 5

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

drawer with a successful DC 13 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check using thieves’ tools. It contains a Potion of Poison. The other drawers contain only aged writing supplies and boring municipal

Zargon and must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or have the frightened condition for 1 minute. A creature that fails the saving throw can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns, ending

Portal Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

portal now remains tied to a pocket dimension channeling the power of the Far Realm. Danger lurks on the other side of the door, whose stone has been marked as off limits for Dran Enterprises employees

the characters are spotted during the first stage of the trek across the rigging, the attacks repeat during the second stage, though no additional failure points are gained. Reaching the Crow’s Nest

Bathhouse Locations

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

are lit, they shed a green light that reveals black writing on the walls. The writing, which is not visible otherwise, says in Common, “RISE AND BE COUNTED!” If these words are spoken aloud within 5

kneeling before the statue, the creature can’t move or take actions or reactions. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success

Illithinoch Locations

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

Intelligence saving throw or take 22 (4d8 + 4) thunder damage and have the stunned condition for 1 minute. A stunned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the

shall fly her to the Dissonant Psyche’s side.” A writing desk stands opposite an empty stone tub. Two padded chairs are stacked in one corner. Voalsh fancies herself as the greatest diplomat among the

Tomb Locations

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

the creature when it leaves the room. While frightened in this way, a creature takes 11 (2d10) psychic damage for every 5 feet it moves. After taking this damage, the creature can repeat the saving

similar effect uncovers concealed writing on the ledge before the bridge, which reads as follows: “The vortex eats all magic, save for that from which it was born.” To cross the bridge safely

Briny Maze Locations

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

repeat the tune for 2d4 days. On a failed check, the shadows solidify and become malevolent, taking the form of 1d4 + 1 wraiths that attack anyone they can catch. These wraiths automatically fail Dexterity

energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or take 22 (4d8 + 4) psychic damage and have the stunned condition for 1 minute. A target can repeat

Lower Palace Locations

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

creature for 1 minute or until the owl takes damage from any source. A character can use an action to repeat the check as often as desired. A creature toward which Bloodybeak is indifferent can move through

room, an elderly dwarf in gray robes, with spectacles resting on the tip of his bulbous nose, sits perfectly still behind a writing desk facing the door. The dwarf’s quill is dipped halfway into an

Supernatural Regions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

move toward the source of the whispering, avoiding obvious hazards. When it reaches the source, it is incapacitated. The creature can repeat the saving throw when it takes damage and at the end of

, writing on foggy glass, or insects swarming to create messages. 76–80 During the next night, one sleeping character in the region receives a vision as if the target of the dream spell. The dream is brief

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