chant and magical cutters

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

refract light, collections of prophecy, works on astronomy, and star charts. When it comes to magical treasure, they seek items and spells that predict the future, create or manipulate light, or channel

above to build their lairs. Then, like gem cutters seeking the perfect diamond, they spend much of their lives refining, polishing, and enhancing the beauty of their lairs. Crystal dragons&rsquo

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

baubles that refract light, collections of prophecy, works on astronomy, and star charts. When it comes to magical treasure, they seek items and spells that predict the future, create or manipulate

seek out frigid, picturesque locations with clear views of the sky above to build their lairs. Then, like gem cutters seeking the perfect diamond, they spend much of their lives refining, polishing

Giants and Magic

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

Giants and Magic Giants have a paradoxical relationship with magic. The most outwardly magical are the cloud giants, followed closely by storm giants. Both types have an innate ability to use some

consequence, it’s a path rarely taken. The exception is rune magic. Giants are drawn to the solidity and permanence of magical runes. Stone giants are great practitioners of rune carving, both because of the

6. Sacrificial Chamber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

each niche radiates an aura of abjuration magic under the scrutiny of a detect magic spell. If combat ensues here, the skulls start to chant in Abyssal. The skulls stop chanting when they are removed

benefits: Resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical attacks Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects Portcullis A portcullis seals the

Reckless Hate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

large box engraved with a recurring elemental symbol. Inside, a magical orb resembling a crystal ball pulses and thrums with power. The priest holds the orb aloft and continues to chant while the

V1. Mastaba

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

locations indicated on the map, ready to attack anyone who climbs the nearest steps. The wights chant a word in Netherese (“Meat!”) in a rasping chorus as they advance. If fighting breaks out at

, reach 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 35 (4d12 + 9) bludgeoning damage. Lightning Strike (Recharge 5–6). The giant hurls a magical lightning bolt at a point it can see within 500 feet of it. Each

Giants

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

Aura of Erebos for 24 hours. Magic Resistance. The giant has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Actions Multiattack. The giant makes two slam attacks. Slam

has it that the hundred-handed ones were once a tribe of giant artisans, prized by archon tyrants for their ability as stone cutters and smiths. The archons became greedy for more splendid monuments to

Anatomy of a War Band

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

gnoll. No war band contains more than one flind, and such a creature is always the leader of its band. A flind wields a weapon that carries Yeenoghu’s blessing: a magical flail that saps the body and the

by a cultist is capable of feats that are beyond a group of gnolls — accomplishments that combine the gnolls’ savagery with a humanlike level of intelligence andplanning. THE HUNTER'S CHANT This

Narration in Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

interfere with the spellcasting. When a monster casts a spell, check the components it’s using and describe its activity appropriately. If the spell has Verbal components, the monster might chant

normal components, which might prevent characters from recognizing what the monster is doing. Similarly, when monsters use magical abilities that don’t involve casting spells, make sure it’s clear to

The Second Wind

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

side, read: Stately galleons, sleek cutters that resemble flying fish, and warships built to look like hammerhead sharks line the docks of Bral. Krux waves his arm toward a craft that seems modest by

functionality), and the chair reeks of stale ale. The chair is held aloft and stabilized by green crystals under the seat that project a magical green circle onto the floor. As Krux and the characters

E8: Jail Car

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

thwarts magical attempts to read their thoughts. The Stranger also wears dimensional shackles but is eager to be rid of them. One touch from Omid’s mace-key causes the shackles to fall off, freeing the

a series of guttural growls and grimaces, followed by a sound like a popping balloon. Errtok’s true name is Ar-lothe Gothu Ka. Hexalanthe’s true name is a low-toned, rhythmic chant accompanied by a

Candlekeep

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

three times the height of a human, and wrought of strange black metal that seems to repel lightning and to be immune to magical divinations, according to at least one wizard I’ve accompanied here. Both

work on this threshold. The door-guard’s fellows watch closely for any trouble, and other monks peer from the high towers that flank the gates, ready to summon help or lend magical support in case of

Kir Sabal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

characters the magical ability to fly (see the “Dance of the Seven Winds” sidebar). To complete the ritual, she needs a black orchid, which can be found only in Nangalore (described later in this

Asharra knows a ritual called the Dance of the Seven Winds, which temporarily grants magical flight to as many as ten nonflying creatures. The ritual, which takes 10 minutes to complete, can only be

Predator Pools

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

naga occupies this area, anyone who listens at the entry doors hears a scream of pain. The magical light shimmers off two circular pools in this chamber. A glowing glyph covers a broad area of the

the water. The remnants of an old magical trap exist in the three pillars marked with an X on the map. A creature that ends its turn touching the top of one of those pillars must succeed on a DC 15

Dungeon Locations

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

spines stands west of the statue, glaring at four black-robed cultists who kneel and chant in the middle of the room, their faces hidden behind golden devil masks. Nine tapestries depicting the layers of

before the altar. Duke Thalamra Vanthampur kneels before the altar. She wears fine clothing fit for a noble of her stature and carries no weapons. However, she possesses magical powers bestowed upon

Lair Locations

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

sibilant chant. A lizardfolk shaman is leading two disciples (lizardfolk) in a short prayer to Semuanya. If the party arrives here accompanied by friendly lizardfolk, the shaman initially urges the

on from his earlier book, The Magical Properties of Gemstones (found in area 2 of the house in The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh). If the players want their characters to read this book and ask to know

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