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Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
Axiomatic Mind. The hexton can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions.
Combat Ready. The hexton has advantage on initiative rolls.
Disintegration. If the
hexton dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving behind anything it was carrying.
Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the hexton fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack
Zuggtmoy
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Zuggtmoy has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Magic Weapons. Zuggtmoy’s weapon attacks are
.”
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
: mirage arcane, modify memory, project image
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Fraz-Urb’luu fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Fraz-Urb’luu has
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
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
/Day). If Halaster fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Rejuvenation. If Halaster dies in Undermountain, he revives after 1d10 days, with all his hit points and any missing body
form is that of a tall, gaunt, male human, but he 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
adventurers see something completely contrary to the common understanding of what can and should occur in the world, or upon the realization of a dreadful truth. In such a situation, you can call on
characters to make a Charisma saving throw to resist the horror. Set the DC based on the magnitude of the horrific circumstances. On a failed save, a character gains a short-term or long-term form of madness that you choose or determine randomly, as detailed in chapter 8, "Running the Game.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
adventurers see something completely contrary to the common understanding of what can and should occur in the world, or upon the realization of a dreadful truth. In such a situation, you can call on
characters to make a Charisma saving throw to resist the horror. Set the DC based on the magnitude of the horrific circumstances. On a failed save, a character gains a short-term or long-term form of madness that you choose or determine randomly, as detailed in chapter 8, "Running the Game.”
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
, modify memory, project image
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Fraz-Urb’luu fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed insteady.
Magic Resistance. Fraz-Urb’luu has advantage on saving throws
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
, modify memory, project image
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Fraz-Urb’luu fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed insteady.
Magic Resistance. Fraz-Urb’luu has advantage on saving throws
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
/day each: mirage arcane, modify memory, project image
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Fraz-Urb’luu fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed insteady.
Magic Resistance. Fraz-Urb’luu has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Ghost Dragon I’ll have you know, Fizban the Fabulous is not afraid of ghosts. I am, on the contrary, deeply saddened by the reality of their existence. And maybe just a little bit creeped out
turn inside an object.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the ghost dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Unusual Nature. The ghost dragon doesn’t require air, food, drink, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions.
Combat Ready. The hexton has advantage on initiative rolls.
Disintegration. If the hexton dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving
behind anything it was carrying.
Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the hexton fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The hexton makes one Pincer attack and two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions.
Combat Ready. The hexton has advantage on initiative rolls.
Disintegration. If the hexton dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving
behind anything it was carrying.
Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the hexton fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The hexton makes one Pincer attack and two
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
/day each: mirage arcane, modify memory, project image
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Fraz-Urb’luu fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed insteady.
Magic Resistance. Fraz-Urb’luu has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Ghost Dragon I’ll have you know, Fizban the Fabulous is not afraid of ghosts. I am, on the contrary, deeply saddened by the reality of their existence. And maybe just a little bit creeped out
turn inside an object.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the ghost dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Unusual Nature. The ghost dragon doesn’t require air, food, drink, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
must be worn for its magic to function. Some suits of magic armor specify the type of armor they are, such as chain mail or plate. If a magic armor doesn’t specify its armor type, you may choose the
of one potion are doubled. If neither potion has anything to double in this way, they work normally. 00 Only one potion works, but its effect is permanent. Choose the simplest effect to make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
must be worn for its magic to function. Some suits of magic armor specify the type of armor they are, such as chain mail or plate. If a magic armor doesn’t specify its armor type, you may choose the
of one potion are doubled. If neither potion has anything to double in this way, they work normally. 00 Only one potion works, but its effect is permanent. Choose the simplest effect to make
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
components:
At will: charm person, command, dispel magic, hold monster
3/day: feeblemind
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the sibriex fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead
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
Recovery (1/Day). When he finishes a short rest, Halaster recovers all his spell slots of 5th level and lower.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Halaster fails a saving throw, he can choose to
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
components:
At will: charm person, command, dispel magic, hold monster
3/day: feeblemind
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the sibriex fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead
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
Zuggtmoy fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Zuggtmoy has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Magic Weapons. Zuggtmoy’s weapon
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
Recovery (1/Day). When he finishes a short rest, Halaster recovers all his spell slots of 5th level and lower.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Halaster fails a saving throw, he can choose to
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
Zuggtmoy fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Zuggtmoy has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Magic Weapons. Zuggtmoy’s weapon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
seen en route. The DM can choose to add to the story, imparting additional details or planting seeds for future adventures. If you wish, the ritual can be ended early, allowing the party to encounter
as a child was “the cartography kid.”
6 Contrary to popular opinion, the destination is much, much more important than the journey.
7 A good map is like an adventure without the bugs. And
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
seen en route. The DM can choose to add to the story, imparting additional details or planting seeds for future adventures. If you wish, the ritual can be ended early, allowing the party to encounter
as a child was “the cartography kid.”
6 Contrary to popular opinion, the destination is much, much more important than the journey.
7 A good map is like an adventure without the bugs. And
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
considered the heart and soul of Ravnica, but they aren’t all that makes up the city. Many citizens choose not to join a guild — some because they can’t be bothered, and others because they have
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->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
considered the heart and soul of Ravnica, but they aren’t all that makes up the city. Many citizens choose not to join a guild — some because they can’t be bothered, and others because they have
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
so, it can enter Large or smaller creatures’ spaces. Whenever the cube enters a creature’s space, the creature must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw.
On a successful save, the creature can choose
attacks.
Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, the adept can choose one of the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
so, it can enter Large or smaller creatures’ spaces. Whenever the cube enters a creature’s space, the creature must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw.
On a successful save, the creature can choose
attacks.
Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, the adept can choose one of the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Hunt Lords as if they are still alive, even though he has seen evidence to the contrary. He says the Hunt Lords are retired and don’t wish to be disturbed, and he warns guests to stay in the lodge at
can roll on the Items in a Giant’s Bag table in the introduction for each mundane item, or forgo the rolls and choose twenty items from the table. The fattest sack also contains one magic item
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Hunt Lords as if they are still alive, even though he has seen evidence to the contrary. He says the Hunt Lords are retired and don’t wish to be disturbed, and he warns guests to stay in the lodge at
can roll on the Items in a Giant’s Bag table in the introduction for each mundane item, or forgo the rolls and choose twenty items from the table. The fattest sack also contains one magic item