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Returning 35 results for 'charm of heroes refuse'.
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who embrace their inner monster but refuse to let it rule them often become messianic heroes within the walls of Luyarnha, attempting to redeem the entire world with their actions—and perhaps one
refuse to let it break them; with their innermost darkness now visible, they have no choice but to accept it. It is said that accepting a fault is the first step in correcting it. Those scourgeborne
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
. Hulgaz casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18):
At will: Charm Person
2/day each: Dispel Magic, Fog Cloud
regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn.
Attack. Hulgaz makes one Claw attack.
Charm. Hulgaz uses Spellcasting to cast Charm Person.
Curdle Heart (Costs 2 Actions). Hulgaz sours
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
damage.
Spellcasting. Ringlerun casts one of the following spells, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):
At will: light, mage hand, prestidigitation
3/day each: charm
described here. (The other members, who do not appear in this adventure, are busy elsewhere.) Strongheart is always on the lookout for courageous heroes who are willing to devote themselves to a good cause. Only good-aligned characters are allowed to join Valor’s Call.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
the ingredients, Kaga prepares a feast fit for heroes. Jacque places a heaping plate of Kaga’s Stumblenoodles in the center of the large round table, along with anything else the characters desire (you
can use dishes from Heroes’ Feast: Flavors of the Multiverse to round out the tavern’s menu). Many children from the town of Daggerford join the party for a great feast. Everyone digs in, family style
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
lingering spirits reward the party (see “Gifts of the Deep” below). Should one or more of the characters refuse, Derek and Violette quietly fade away. Gift of the Deeps After the characters agree to return
the tomes, the throne in area T5 starts shedding dim light. Each character who bows before the obsidian throne for the first time gains the charm below (a type of supernatural gift detailed in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Conclusion The orcs are slain, scattered, or sent running back to their lodges. Farmers and ranchers hail the characters as heroes and pool meager resources to offer a reward of 25 gp per character
Dungeon Master’s Guide. Increase the reward from the faction, and the locals’ opinion of the adventurers, if the characters refuse to take money from the farm and ranch folk. Those people immediately set about rebuilding their lives.
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
, decipher old tomes, travel to strange places, or encounter exotic creatures. Bards love to accompany heroes to witness their deeds firsthand. A bard who can tell an awe-inspiring story from personal
experience earns renown among other bards. Indeed, after telling so many stories about heroes accomplishing mighty deeds, many bards take these themes to heart and assume heroic roles themselves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
bargain or sacrifice to use. Antiheroes are common—characters tainted by the world’s evil or those who refuse to be considered heroes.
keep in mind the role of heroes and ensure places for light in your dark fantasy domain. If a domain holds no place for hope, there’s also little call for resistance and meaningful plots. In addition
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
was meant to know with one interested character (see the “Secrets of Eternity” section below). If the characters ignore the baernaloth, leave its cave, or refuse its offers, it lets them go. If the
Scholar shares its secret with only one character. That character gains the following charm (a type of supernatural gift detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Eyes of the Impossible Supernatural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Druid Spells Cantrips (0 Level)
Druidcraft
Guidance
Mending
Poison Spray
Produce Flame
Resistance
Shillelagh
1st Level
Animal Friendship
Charm Person
Create or Destroy Water
Level
Conjure Fey
Find the Path
Heal
Heroes’ Feast
Move Earth
Sunbeam
Transport via Plants
Wall of Thorns
Wind Walk
7th Level
Fire Storm
Mirage Arcane
Plane Shift
Regenerate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Druid Spells Cantrips (0 Level) Druidcraft
Guidance
Mending
Poison Spray
Produce Flame
Resistance
Shillelagh
Thorn Whip
1st Level Animal Friendship
Charm Person
Insect Plague
Mass Cure Wounds
Planar Binding
Reincarnate
Scrying
Tree Stride
Wall of Stone
6th Level Conjure Fey
Find the Path
Heal
Heroes’ Feast
Move Earth
Sunbeam
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
characters do this, the gwishin finds peace, and neither she nor the fog returns. If they refuse or don’t uphold their promise within a few weeks, her threat continues. Presenting All the Tokens. If the
characters present three tokens, the gwishin marvels that she hasn’t been forgotten and thanks the characters. Before she vanishes for good, she provides the characters with the following charm (a type of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
bystanders to become heroes in the city and earn favors from the merchant princes. 3. Refuse Pit An enormous sinkhole serves as the city’s garbage dump. Every type of refuse gets tossed here, up to and
. Although the level of refuse in the pit rises and falls, the pit never gets full. This is thanks to an unknown number of otyughs living at the bottom and eating their fill daily. They’re content to remain in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
. If the characters refuse to face it, Lennithon is happy to wreck the village and murder innocents in an effort to bring the heroes into the open. When the characters face the dragon, read or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
maximum effect. If the characters refuse to face it, Lennithon is happy to wreck the village and murder innocents in an effort to bring the heroes into the open. When the characters face the dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
blank face, and Joho the monkey coughs on its stuffing when it tries to talk. Given a chance, the dolls share the following information: The Sewn Sisters are three night hags. The dolls refuse to mention
charm on that character. Each doll can bestow its charm once. These charms are similar to the ones described in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide and follow the same rules. Strawbundle’s Charm
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
each settlement. There’s an old windmill on the road between the village of Barovia and the town of Vallaki. It should be avoided at all costs! (The Vistani refuse to say more.) It is wise to stick to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Ward (encounter 6, “Theater”). Jarlaxle makes the characters an offer they can’t refuse, setting his agents on them if they dare to do so. Once he realizes the Xanathar Guild doesn’t have the stone
wants immunity for all of his past crimes. The characters are in no position to grant his wish, but they might threaten him, persuade him, or use magic to charm him. If he is compelled to reveal the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
— Spare the Dying Necromancy — Starry Wisp Evocation — Thorn Whip Transmutation — Thunderclap Evocation — Level 1 Druid Spells Spell School Special Animal Friendship Enchantment — Charm Person
Fey Conjuration C, M Water Breathing Transmutation R Water Walk Transmutation R Wind Wall Evocation C Level 4 Druid Spells Spell School Special Blight Necromancy — Charm Monster Enchantment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
spends a short rest poring over the book’s recipes gains a supernatural charm called the charm of the heroes’ feast. This charm allows you to cast the heroes’ feast spell as an action, no components
dwarf), Goat Beet (the second half-orc), and Horse Egg (the half-elf). Despite their helplessness, the cultists are uncooperative. They refuse to talk about why they’re here, divulge Stonky’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
excuse for tyranny. Those who abuse power must be stripped of it, and soldiers have a responsibility to refuse immoral orders.
5 I strive to treat foes honorably, but not at the expense of
Adult 17 beast sense, control water, detect thoughts, speak with animals
Ancient 20 beast sense, control water, detect thoughts, heroes’ feast,* speak with animals
*This spell’s casting time is longer than 1 action.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Evocation — Thunderclap Evocation — True Strike Divination — Vicious Mockery Enchantment — Level 1 Bard Spells Spell School Special Animal Friendship Enchantment — Bane Enchantment C Charm
Tongues Divination — Level 4 Bard Spells Spell School Special Charm Monster Enchantment — Compulsion Enchantment C Confusion Enchantment C Dimension Door Conjuration — Fount of Moonlight Evocation C
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Evocation — Thunderclap Evocation — True Strike Divination — Vicious Mockery Enchantment — Level 1 Bard Spells Spell School Special Animal Friendship Enchantment — Bane Enchantment C Charm
Tongues Divination — Level 4 Bard Spells Spell School Special Charm Monster Enchantment — Compulsion Enchantment C Confusion Enchantment C Dimension Door Conjuration — Fount of Moonlight Evocation C
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
— Spare the Dying Necromancy — Starry Wisp Evocation — Thorn Whip Transmutation — Thunderclap Evocation — Level 1 Druid Spells Spell School Special Animal Friendship Enchantment — Charm Person
Fey Conjuration C, M Water Breathing Transmutation R Water Walk Transmutation R Wind Wall Evocation C Level 4 Druid Spells Spell School Special Blight Necromancy — Charm Monster Enchantment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the Chosen of such a power — and has been watching the heroes since their first encounter in Velkynvelve. His reasons for doing this are his own, but when push comes to shove, he can give the heroes
shapeshifters, and foes of demons and their ilk. The more important thing is that he serves as a “lucky charm” for the characters when they need him. This option works particularly well if the adventurers have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
heroes and true martyrs pique Hulgaz’s interest because she loves the challenge of twisting and defiling the souls of such noble beings. She responds to unwavering do-gooders by redoubling her efforts to
will: Charm Person
2/day each: Dispel Magic, Fog Cloud
1/day: Teleport
Legendary Actions
Hulgaz can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
—characters tainted by the world’s evil or those who refuse to be considered heroes. Dark Fantasy Villains Sinister individuals leave their marks on dark fantasy domains, whether with oppressive
blurred. Choices involve deciding on the least bad outcome available. Nefarious Deeds. Corruption and suspicion flourish among organizations and individuals. Reluctant Heroes. Antiheroes are common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
at once. Korux can cover the expense of equipping the party with snowshoes if the characters are too cheap to pay for the snowshoes themselves. If the characters refuse the quest, the dwarves leave in
(50 gp each). Korux carries 15 gp in a yeti fur-lined leather pouch. Storn carries a rusty iron lock (3 gp) as a good luck charm; he lost the key that opens it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
stronghold bereft of warmth or charm juts out of a hillside in a rough crescent shape. Only part of its construction is visible; the rest is buried in the stone.
A large double door of stone serves as the
and rejoins the fight.
These duergar won’t negotiate, and they refuse to surrender. If the characters capture and interrogate a duergar, a successful DC 14 Charisma (Intimidation) check can convince
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
. Most encounters with Hulgaz are roleplaying-focused, and the level of the characters isn’t especially important, but a final confrontation with the Tempter should wait until your heroes are 11th or
aspirations. As before, the charms are designed to bring the characters fortune and woe in equal measure. This time, Hulgaz doesn’t take no for an answer. If the characters refuse to take the infernal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
can’t believe they’re in the presence of heroes, Zhong Yin escorts the characters to the ministry offices in the domain of the Octadic Council (see the “Yongjing Gazetteer” section for more
they expect to find in the Old City. If the characters refuse his proposal, the minister smiles, tells them he understands, and wishes them good luck.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
following spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): friends, light, mage hand, prestidigitation
1st level (4 slots): charm person, mage armor, shield, sleep
2nd level (3 slots): misty step, suggestion
3rd
far and wide to find heroes such as yourselves to end our dread lord’s curse and put his troubled soul to rest. Our leader, Madam Eva, knows all. Will you return to Barovia with us and speak with her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
creating Darklords and domains with gothic horror themes: Brave Heroes. Gothic heroes are often virtuous, deeply passionate, or courageous. Adventures should test characters’ beliefs and morality
scientist obsessed with creating the perfect poison, machine, or life-form. 4 A beloved magnate who abducts commoners to use in beauty rituals. 5 A celebrity who murders openly but uses their charm to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
: Deception, Insight Tool Proficiencies: One gaming set Languages: Any one of your choice Equipment: One gaming set, a lucky charm, a set of fine clothes, and a belt pouch containing 15 gp Feature: Never Tell
.
4 I’ve lost so much to gambling that I refuse to spend money on anything anymore.
5 Nothing is certain. Planning is a coward’s act.
6 I can’t be sure who I’ve swindled, cheated, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
keep their crimson hue. If the farmers are healed or roused from unconsciousness, they refuse to speak. They don’t attack again, but the locals keep them restrained. The characters likely don’t have
. Although she’s a small woman, Aunt Dellie’s charm and knack for survival have gotten her through numerous near disasters. Everyone calls her “aunt,” a trend started by her beloved goddaughter Kianna