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Iron Flask

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2024)

on the save. Once trapped, a creature remains in the flask until released. The flask can hold only one creature at a time. A creature trapped in the flask doesn’t age and doesn’t need to

commands even if it doesn’t know the language in which the commands are given. If you issue no commands or give the creature a command that is likely to result in its death or imprisonment, it

Cadaver Collector

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

wander the Material Plane for centuries, collecting corpses while searching for a way to return home. Cadaver collectors respond to a summons from a mortal only when they are called to the scene of a

can summon the spirits of these cadavers to battle against its enemies. Although these specters are individually weak, a cadaver collector can call up an almost endless supply of them, if given enough

Dragonblood Ooze

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

experiments have also given rise to dragonblood oozes. The congealed blood of a dragon given mobility and hunger, the ooze tries to shape itself into a draconic form. It cannot hold a coherent shape

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

friends, message 1st command, ensnaring strike 2nd arcane lock, calm emotions, hold person 3rd clairvoyance, counterspell 4th compulsion, divination

5th dominate person Your magic often takes the form of blue or golden runes floating and glowing in the air in circular patterns or of shimmering azure barriers of magical energy. If you

Ironfang

Magic Items Princes of the Apocalypse

A war pick forged from a single piece of iron, Ironfang has a fang-like head inscribed with ancient runes. The pick is heavy in the hand, but when the wielder swings the pick in anger, the weapon

bonus to attack and damage rolls you make with this magic weapon. When you hit with it, the target takes an extra 1d8 thunder damage. Earth Mastery. You gain the following benefits while you hold

Bak Mei

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

missile if it’s small enough to hold in one hand and Bak Mei has a hand free.Bak Mei can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used

death, Bak Mei became obsessed with living an unending life. He began collecting texts on the subject, consulting with practitioners of the necromantic arts, and seeking audiences with dark forces. The

Dragon-Touched Focus

Magic Items Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Stirring properties, and while you are holding a Wakened focus, you can use it to cast certain spells. Once the item is used to cast a given spell, it can’t be used to cast that spell again

until the next dawn. The spells are determined by the family of the dragon in whose hoard it became Wakened. An asterisk indicates a new spell that appears earlier in this chapter. Chromatic. Hold

Vladimir Horngaard

Monsters Curse of Strahd

tracked them to their sanctuary and overwhelmed them with a vast force. Vladimir, whom Argynvost had made a field commander, couldn't hold back the evil tide and was killed, only after the heartbreak of

curtains of mist. Blinded by Hatred. Vladimir hates Strahd but doesn't want to see the vampire given his final rest. Vladimir wants Strahd to suffer forever for the deaths of Godfrey and Argynvost, the

Drow Matron Mother

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20): At will: command, dancing lights, detect magic, thaumaturgy 2/day each: banishment, blade barrier, cure wounds, hold person, plane

favor, and the goddess sometimes capriciously takes back what she has given. This represents a matron mother at the height of her power. A matron mother is almost never encountered alone. She is

Xardorok Sunblight

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

, requiring no material components: At will: eldritch blast (see “Actions” below), mage hand 1/day each: hold person, suggestion Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, Xardorok has

two sons given to him by Marral, named Durth and Nildar. Clad in Chardalyn. Xardorok wears the following nonmagical items fashioned from chardalyn: a nine-spired crown (two intact spires representing

Oath of Redemption

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

, one day, even creatures of wickedness will invite their own redemption. TENETS OF REDEMPTION The tenets of the Oath of Redemption hold a paladin to a high standard of peace and justice. Peace

;Change takes time. Those who have walked the path of the wicked must be given reminders to keep them honest and true. Once you have planted the seed of righteousness in a creature, you must work day

Oath of Redemption (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

, one day, even creatures of wickedness will invite their own redemption. TENETS OF REDEMPTION The tenets of the Oath of Redemption hold a paladin to a high standard of peace and justice. Peace

;Change takes time. Those who have walked the path of the wicked must be given reminders to keep them honest and true. Once you have planted the seed of righteousness in a creature, you must work day

Ezmerelda d'Avenir

Monsters Curse of Strahd

following spells on the target (save DC 14), requiring neither somatic nor material components to do so: animal friendship, charm person, or hold person. If the target succeeds on the initial saving throw

they had given him. Ezmerelda witnessed van Richten’s act of mercy and was deeply moved by it. Van Richten’s Tragic Tale. At the age of fifteen, Ezmerelda, still troubled by what her

Noble - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

authority that title carries. A noble title doesn’t stand on its own—it’s connected to an entire family, and whatever title you hold, you will pass it down to your own children. Not only do

among your equipment a banner or other token from a noble lord or lady to whom you have given your heart—in a chaste sort of devotion. (This person could be your bond.) Variant Feature

Marine

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

. Job. 3 I must set an example of hope for those who have given up. 4 I’m searching for a fellow marine captured by an elusive enemy. 5 Fear leads to tyranny, and both must be

difficult and struggle to say the right thing in social situations. 3 My intensity can drive others away. 4 I hold grudges and have difficulty forgiving others. 5 I become irrational when

Auril (First Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

pleasure alone. Auril was aligned with the gods Talos, Umberlee, and Malar. Together they wrought terrible destruction, inspiring fear that compelled tribute to hold their power at bay. Umberlee

loses all the traits and actions of the old form and gains those of the new form. A stat block is given for each of Auril’s three forms. These descriptions do not reflect Auril at full power, but

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

; wealth. Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I hold a scandalous secret that could ruin my family forever — but could also earn me the favor of the Ghost Council. 2 I’m

responsible for collecting debts from powerful people. 4 A vampire pontiff tried to use me as a pawn in past schemes. 5 A silent spirit follows me around. 6 A sibling has keys to parts

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

. Together they wrought terrible destruction, inspiring fear that compelled tribute to hold their power at bay. Umberlee, queen of the wrathful sea, grew to despise the enduring nature of the ice and

. A stat block is given for each of Auril’s three forms. These descriptions do not reflect Auril at full power, but rather Auril as she is encountered in this adventure.Lair Actions Auril

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

, while those of air or fire tend to be lighter. A given genasi might have some features reminiscent of the mortal parent (pointed ears from an elf, a stockier frame and thick hair from a dwarf, small

, elemental forces hold greater sway than they do on other worlds. As a people touched by elemental power, genasi are viewed as seers, prophets, and chosen ones. The birth of a genasi, whether a slave, a noble

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

fear that compelled tribute to hold their power at bay. Umberlee, queen of the wrathful sea, grew to despise the enduring nature of the ice and snow Auril created. Umberlee seethed when Auril’s

form survives. When she transitions from one form to another, she loses all the traits and actions of the old form and gains those of the new form. A stat block is given for each of Auril’s three

Cadaver Collector Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

back to Acheron, but if a summoner comes to a bad end, a cadaver collector might wander the Material Plane for centuries, collecting corpses while searching for a way to return home. Sweeping the Dead

creatures for eventual impalement. Although these specters are individually weak, a cadaver collector can call up an almost endless supply of them, if given time. Constructed Nature. A cadaver collector

Experiment

backgrounds

covered in incomprehensible notes and schematics 4 A spool of silver thread that matches stitches in your altered body part 5 A metal hip flask with strange runes scratched into one side 6 A smooth stone that comforts and soothes you when you hold it tightly

College of Lore Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

Bards of the College of Lore know something about most things, collecting bits of knowledge from sources as diverse as scholarly tomes and peasant tales. Whether singing folk ballads in taverns or

elaborate compositions in royal courts, these bards use their gifts to hold audiences spellbound. When the applause dies down, the audience members might find themselves questioning everything they held

Axe of the Galloping Headsman, +2

magic-items

This axe has a wickedly curved head, honed to a razor’s edge and limned with dark fire. Its handle is wrapped in cracked leather, and the entirety is etched with malevolent runes. You gain a

this property is used again, or when the target dies. Sense Guilt. You can take a Bonus Action to hold the blade of the axe to a creature’s neck (if it has one), and it must succeed on a Charisma

Book of Dzyan

magic-items

your check result is a 20 or higher, you learn a secret about a creature. This benefit applies only once for a given creature. The save DC of your spells gains a +1 bonus. Drawbacks: When you

door, a parchment covered with strange runes, or anything else that holds a secret is an irresistible lure to you. Lore: The Book of Dzyan allows you to automatically succeed all DC 25 or lower checks made to learn about creatures of the planes.

Knight Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

authority that title carries. A noble title doesn’t stand on its own—it’s connected to an entire family, and whatever title you hold, you will pass it down to your own children. Not only do

noble lord or lady to whom you have given your heart—in a chaste sort of devotion. (This person could be your bond.) Skill Proficiencies: History, Persuasion Tool Proficiencies: One type of

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

communities are threatened. Pastoral Pleasantries Most halflings live in small, peaceful communities with large farms and well-kept groves. They rarely build kingdoms of their own or even hold much

wide and wonder-filled world. For them, adventuring is less a career than an opportunity or sometimes a necessity. Halfling Names A halfling has a given name, a family name, and possibly a nickname

Axe of the Galloping Headsman, +3

magic-items

This axe has a wickedly curved head, honed to a razor’s edge and limned with dark fire. Its handle is wrapped in cracked leather, and the entirety is etched with malevolent runes. You gain a

this property is used again, or when the target dies. Sense Guilt. You can take a Bonus Action to hold the blade of the axe to a creature’s neck (if it has one), and it must succeed on a Charisma

Noble Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

authority that title carries. A noble title doesn’t stand on its own—it’s connected to an entire family, and whatever title you hold, you will pass it down to your own children. Not only do

, you might include among your equipment a banner or other token from a noble lord or lady to whom you have given your heart—in a chaste sort of devotion. (This person could be your bond

Grung

Species One Grung Above

;s scholars and magic users. They are superior to purple, blue, and green grungs and given proper respect even by grungs of higher status. Higher castes include orange grungs, which are elite

warriors that have authority over all lesser grungs, and gold grungs, which hold the highest leadership positions. A tribe’s sovereign is always a gold grung. A grung normally remains in its

Axe of the Galloping Headsman

magic-items

This axe has a wickedly curved head, honed to a razor’s edge and limned with dark fire. Its handle is wrapped in cracked leather, and the entirety is etched with malevolent runes. You gain a

otherwise ends when this property is used again, or when the target dies. Sense Guilt (Very Rare+). You can take a Bonus Action to hold the blade of the axe to a creature’s neck (if it has one

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

of Greyhawk and the Forgotten Realms, druidic circles are not usually connected to the faith of a single nature deity. Any given circle in the Forgotten Realms, for example, might include druids who

druids count them all (even the violent ones) as worthy of veneration. The druids of Eberron hold animistic beliefs completely unconnected to the Sovereign Host, the Dark Six, or any of the other

Temples

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Temples A shrine devoted to the Blood of Vol requires only an altar and a means for collecting ritually spilled blood. Temples of the Blood of Vol are fortified structures, built to serve as

sanctuaries. In contrast to the Silver Flame, such temples are stark and functional. Temples include vaults or catacombs, designed to hold undead or to store corpses.

Temples

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Temples A shrine devoted to the Blood of Vol requires only an altar and a means for collecting ritually spilled blood. Temples of the Blood of Vol are fortified structures, built to serve as

sanctuaries. In contrast to the Silver Flame, such temples are stark and functional. Temples include vaults or catacombs, designed to hold undead or to store corpses.

Xanathar Guild

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

always involves the perpetration of a serious crime. Possibilities include murdering a guild member who has failed Xanathar in some fashion, kidnapping a Waterdavian citizen, collecting a ransom

still have seen or spoken to the eye tyrant. Given that the faction is fundamentally evil, advancement is based on one’s wiles or one’s ability to dispose of rivals. Competition within the

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