choose course

Geas

Spells Player’s Handbook

You give a verbal command to a creature that you can see within range, ordering it to carry out some service or refrain from an action or a course of activity as you decide. The target must succeed

damage if it acts in a manner directly counter to your command. It takes this damage no more than once each day. You can issue any command you choose, short of an activity that would result in certain

Mordenkainen's Magnificent Mansion

Spells Player’s Handbook

can’t exceed 50 contiguous 10-foot Cube;Cubes. The place is furnished and decorated as you choose. It contains sufficient food to serve a nine-course banquet for up to 100 people. Furnishings

Control Water

Spells Player’s Handbook

separated water forms a wall to either side. The trench remains until the spell ends or you choose a different effect. The water then slowly fills in the trench over the course of the next round until

Until the spell ends, you control any water inside an area you choose that is a Cube up to 100 feet on a side, using one of the following effects. As a Magic action on your later turns, you can

Grinning Cat

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

course of its turn. It can choose to leave part of its body visible, such as its tail, its head, or its grinning mouth. Any equipment the cat wears or carries is invisible with it.Grinning cats are

Daemogoth Titan

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the titan fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Pact of Suffering. Using a 10-minute long ritual, the titan can forge a magical bond with a willing

the titan doesn’t heal.Daemogoth titans are towering monsters that blight the land around them. A daemogoth grows in power over the course of decades spent feeding on sorrow and draining life from

Hexblood

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

or choose an option from the Hexblood Origins table to determine how your character gained their lineage. Hexblood Origins d6 Origin 1 Seeking a child, your parent made a bargain

might come to accept over the course of centuries. Once a hexblood undergoes this irreversible ritual, they emerge as a hag NPC no longer under the control of the hexblood’s player, unless the DM rules otherwise.

Demogorgon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Demogorgon fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. Demogorgon has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical

magical gaze toward one creature he can see within 120 feet of him. The target must succeed on a DC 23 Wisdom saving throw or suffer one of the following effects (choose one or roll a d6

Gem Dragonborn

Species Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, and topaz—gleam in these dragonborn’s scaled skin and course through their veins. Theirs are the wonders of the mind, the force of will, the brilliant light of insight, and the resounding

language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of languages to choose from. The DM is free to modify that list for a campaign. Creature

Reduced-threat Aboleth

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

choose to be affected. Pools of water within 90 feet of the aboleth surge outward in a grasping tide. Any creature on the ground within 20 feet of such a pool must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving

disappears. If the aboleth dies, the first two effects fade over the course of 3d10;{"diceNotation":"3d10","rollType":"roll"} days.

Adult Time Dragon

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. Rend. Melee Weapon Attack: +13;{"diceNotation

(your choice). Timelessness. Beasts, Humanoids, and Plants within 3 miles of the lair age only 1 year for every 10 years that pass. If the dragon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.

Veiled Presence

Monsters The Book of Many Things

veiled presence fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The veiled presence makes two Blade of Judgment attacks and can use Revelation. Blade of Judgment. Melee or Ranged

members of the villain’s organization deal poison damage while within 3 miles of the lair, they ignore the target’s resistance to poison damage. If the villain dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.Necrotic, Radiant

Froghemoth Elder

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Amphibious. The froghemoth can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the froghemoth fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Shock Susceptibility. If the froghemoth

. Wildlife encountered near the lair often sport mutations, such as extra limbs or eyes, glowing secretions, or vestigial tentacles. If the froghemoth elder dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Regional Effect Fade Time"} days.Fire, Lightning

Demogorgon Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

magic, major image 3/day each: dispel magic, fear, telekinesis 1/day each: feeblemind, project image Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Demogorgon fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead

"} necrotic damage. Maddening Gaze. Demogorgon uses his Gaze action, and must choose either the Beguiling Gaze or the Insanity Gaze effect.Prince of Demons, the Sibilant Beast, and Master of the

Adult Lunar Dragon

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Tunneler. The dragon can burrow through solid rock at half its burrowing speed and leaves a 15

of bludgeoning damage. If the dragon dies, the moaning stops, the moon devils dissipate, and the black frost disappears over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction

Ancient Lunar Dragon

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Tunneler. The dragon can burrow through solid rock at half its burrowing speed and leaves a 20

cold damage instead of bludgeoning damage. If the dragon dies, the moaning stops, the moon devils dissipate, and the black frost disappears over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType

Ambitious Assassin

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the assassin fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The assassin makes two Poison Blade attacks. Poison Blade. Melee or Ranged Weapon

to poison damage. If the villain dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.

Riverine

Monsters Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Amphibious. The riverine can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the riverine fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The riverine

, the flora and fauna return to normal levels, and its river dries out over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Regional Effect Fade Days"} days. All other effects

Otherworldly Corrupter

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Resistance (3/Day). If the corrupter fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Spider Climb. The corrupter can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without

damage while within 3 miles of the lair, they ignore the target’s resistance to poison damage. If the villain dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType

Zariel

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Devil’s Sight. Magical darkness doesn’t impede Zariel’s darkvision. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Zariel fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead. Magic

cleared away. If Zariel dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. Cultists of Zariel Zariel grants special abilities to

Enchanting Infiltrator

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the infiltrator fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Veiled Presence. The infiltrator’s AC includes its Wisdom modifier, and the infiltrator

resistance to poison damage. If the villain dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.

Mighty Fortress

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

at least 5 feet on each side. The floors of the keep are connected by stone staircases, its walls are 6 inches thick, and interior rooms can have stone doors or open archways as you choose. The keep

is furnished and decorated however you like, and it contains sufficient food to serve a nine-course banquet for up to 100 people each day. Furnishings, food, and other objects created by this spell

Zuggtmoy Legacy

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

that succeeds on this saving throw can’t be affected by this regional effect again for 24 hours. If Zuggtmoy dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType

Fraz-Urb'luu

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Fraz-Urb’luu fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. Fraz-Urb’luu has advantage on saving throws against spells and

navigation in the area exceedingly difficult. If Fraz-Urb’luu dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days. Cultists of Fraz-Urb’luu Fraz

Ancient Time Dragon

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. Rend. Melee Weapon Attack: +17;{"diceNotation":"1d20+17", "rollType":"to hit

area take 10 minutes or 2 hours (your choice). Timelessness. Beasts, Humanoids, and Plants within 3 miles of the lair age only 1 year for every 10 years that pass. If the dragon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.

Fraz-Urb'luu Legacy

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

’luu dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days. Madness of Fraz-Urb’luu If a creature goes mad in Fraz-Urb’luu’s lair or

Graz'zt Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

, telekinesis, teleport 1/day each: dominate monster, greater invisibility Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Graz’zt fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. Graz&rsquo

hours. If Graz’zt dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days. Madness of Graz’zt If a creature goes mad in Graz’zt’s

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Geryon fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. Geryon has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects

traveler somewhere in Stygia. If Geryon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days. Cultists of Geryon Geryon grants his cultists special

Aurnozci

Monsters The Book of Many Things

can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. Aurnozci has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. Aurnozci makes one Bite attack and two Tail attacks

conditions. If Aurnozci dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days.Acid, Fire, Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Lightning

Zuggtmoy

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Zuggtmoy fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. Zuggtmoy has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical

Vegetation. Vegetation within 1 mile of the lair becomes infested with parasitic fungi, slowly mutating as it is overwhelmed. If Zuggtmoy dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

spell. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Baphomet fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. Baphomet has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical

be affected by this regional effect again for 24 hours. If Baphomet dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days. Madness of Baphomet If a

Orcus Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. Orcus has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Magic Weapons. Orcus’s weapon attacks are magical

again for 24 hours. If Orcus dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days. Madness of Orcus If a creature goes mad in Orcus’s lair or

Valin Sarnaster

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

as the immortal heir of Savras’s realm. The Canopic Being came into her possession years ago, and an obsession with the dark rituals therein set the oracle on her present course. Valin has

, any non-undead creature that tries to cast a spell of 4th level or lower in Valin’s lair is wracked with pain. The creature can choose another action, but if it tries to cast the spell, it must

Juiblex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Juiblex fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. Juiblex has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects

, which is slick and sticks to anything that touches it. If Juiblex dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days. Cultists of Juiblex The Faceless

Orcus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Orcus fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. Orcus has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects

Undead mockeries of their former selves. Skeletal and zombie versions of local wildlife are commonly seen in the area. If Orcus dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10

Yeenoghu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. Yeenoghu has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Magic Weapons. Yeenoghu’s weapon attacks are magical. Rampage

creature that succeeds on this saving throw can’t be affected by this regional effect again for 24 hours. If Yeenoghu dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10

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