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Monster Manual
which point the chain disappears. If the target is Large or smaller, the devil moves the target up to 30 feet straight toward itself. Success: The chain disappears.Unnerving Gaze. Trigger: A creature
the devil can see starts its turn within 30 feet of the devil and can see the devil. Response—Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 15, the triggering creature. Failure: The target has the Frightened condition
Monsters
Monster Manual
in response to the spell’s trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.Legendary Action Uses: 3 (4 in Lair). Immediately after another creature’s turn, the lich can
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Frightening Gaze. The lich casts Fear, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting. The lich can’t take this action again until the start of its next turn.Necrotic, PoisonCold, Lightning
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
damage only.The incarnate can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn.
Searing Gaze. In response to being hit by an attack roll, the incarnate turns its magical gaze toward one
":"Searing Gaze", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.
Teleport. Immediately after a creature the incarnate sees ends its turn, the incarnate teleports up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space it can
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
only.The incarnate can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn.
Searing Gaze. In response to being hit by an attack roll, the incarnate turns its magical gaze toward one creature it
":"Searing Gaze", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.
Teleport. Immediately after a creature the incarnate sees ends its turn, the incarnate teleports up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.The
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, and if the target is Large or smaller, it is knocked prone.Intercept Attack. In response to another creature within 5 feet of it being hit by an
number of Hit Dice.
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Suction. The clockwork gains a climbing speed of 30 feet.
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Vocal Resonator. The clockwork gains the ability to speak rudimentary Common or Gnomish.
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Water
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
On a rickety barge, you carried a hundred longswords in fish barrels right past the dock master’s oblivious lackeys. You have paddled a riverboat filled with stolen elven wine under the gaze of
burning river.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Deception
Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (water)
Equipment: A fancy leather vest or a pair of leather boots, a set of common clothes, and a
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
, inspired by the example of the angels, moved by the plight of the downtrodden, and devoted to the cause of justice. Or you could be a cynic in the ranks, perhaps because you reluctantly followed in the
;s wing, a tattered piece of a Boros banner (a souvenir from a famous battle), a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 2 gp (Boros-minted 1-zino coins)
Feature: Legion Station
You have
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
You have served the community where you grew up, standing as its first line of defense against crime. You aren’t a soldier, directing your gaze outward at possible enemies. Instead, your
-wielding police force of the City of Splendors, protecting the common folk from thieves and rowdy nobility alike. Or you might have been one of the valiant defenders of Silverymoon, a member of the
races
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Originally from the Elemental Plane of Water, many tritons entered the Material Plane centuries ago in response to the growing threat of evil elementals. Those tritons spread across the worlds&rsquo
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Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of languages
Lizardfolk
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
have more in common with iguanas or dragons than they do with humans, dwarves, or elves. Lizardfolk possess an alien and inscrutable mindset, their desires and thoughts driven by a different set of
, if other creatures prove useful to lizardfolk, those creatures can trigger a protective response made all the stronger by their apparent weakness. The lizardfolk assess such beings as hatchlings
Triton
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
the world above.
Aquatic Crusaders
Centuries ago, tritons entered the world in response to the growing threat of evil elementals. Tritons waged many wars against their enemies on the Plane of Water
readily sacrifice themselves for the common good. They will fight and die for humans, merfolk, and other creatures without question. Their self-absorbed nature makes them overlook the history of other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
to a calm night. Then shouts ring out, shattering the peace. Someone’s calling for help!
The characters can tell the shouts are coming from the inn’s common room. Following the sound, the
characters find the common room lightly obscured, filled with swirling mist. The haze makes the area feel like it’s full of fog and floating on a stormy sea. Staff and other patrons who’ve stumbled out of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
arrow protruding from one of the skull’s eye sockets.
Black parchment (actually dyed human skin) is wrapped around the arrow just in front of the fletching. It is a message that reads, in Common: The
has nightmares of the skull rushing at them, laughing coldly. Such persons have been marked. For a tenday, undead attack them reluctantly and as a last possible target.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Cyclops Oracle Cyclops oracles gaze through history to learn hidden truths. Many share these secrets with those who aid them in correcting the mistakes of the past. Cyclops Oracle Huge Giant, Chaotic
/Day: Legend Lore
Reactions
Portent (Recharge 4–6). Trigger: The cyclops or an ally it can see makes a D20 Test. Response: The cyclops rolls 1d20 and chooses whether to use that roll in place of the d20 rolled for the D20 Test.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
the devil. Response—Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 15, the triggering creature. Failure: The target has the Frightened condition until the end of its turn. Success: The target is immune to this devil’s Unnerving Gaze for 24 hours.
encourage ruthless individuals to pursue forbidden magic, leading their pupils down paths to the Nine Hells.
Along with psychological threats and physical harm, a chain devil uses its unnerving gaze to make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
black, serpentine cables, and its hands are scaly claws. The gaze of a medusa’s glowing eyes causes living tissue to petrify. The transformation is rapid, leaving the victim as a stone statue, usually
frozen in a position of abject fear or agony — a fine trophy for the medusa’s macabre collection. The medusa must exert its will to effect this transformation, so the gaze of a surprised or friendly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Noble A noble’s social advantages typically grant the noble access to greater education and training than most common folk, while nobles’ experience with business or politics makes many adept
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common plus two other languages
CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2)
Actions
Rapier. Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) Piercing damage.
Reactions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
spirit nagas. These Undead nagas possess magical abilities similar to those they had in life, along with an eerie gaze that can beguile other creatures. Bone nagas typically obey those who resurrected
+2 +2
Cha 15 +2 +2
Immunities Poison; Charmed, Exhaustion, Paralyzed, Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 12
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 4 (XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
died and been reborn time and again. Like the sun, he might pass into the realm of darkness, but inevitably his bright gaze will fall on the world once again. Amaunator is seen as a stern and
law persists. Farmers and travelers beseech him when they pray for rain or sun, as do any others looking for a favorable change in the weather. But the most common form of propitiation to Amaunator
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Languages Common plus three other languages
CR 6 (XP 2,300; PB +3)
Actions
Multiattack. The mage makes three Arcane Burst attacks.
Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. or range
Step, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.
Reactions
Protective Magic (3/Day). The mage casts Counterspell or Shield in response to the spell’s trigger, using the same
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
+1 +1
Wis 14 +2 +2
Cha 16 +3 +3
Skills Deception +5, Insight +4, Persuasion +5
Gear Breastplate, Rapier
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common plus two other
languages
CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2)
Actions
Rapier. Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) Piercing damage.
Reactions
Parry. Trigger: The noble is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The noble adds 2 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
incarnate’s next turn. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage only.
Reactions
The incarnate can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn.
Searing Gaze. In response
to being hit by an attack roll, the incarnate turns its magical gaze toward one creature it can see within 120 feet of itself and commands it to combust. The target must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
incarnate’s next turn. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage only.
Reactions
The incarnate can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn.
Searing Gaze. In response
to being hit by an attack roll, the incarnate turns its magical gaze toward one creature it can see within 120 feet of itself and commands it to combust. The target must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
in Faerûnian civilization — or, perhaps more accurately, civilization has never made room for them. Most of the common folk have an aversion to half-orcs based largely on their appearance: anyone who
in towns and cities, but their appearance marks them as outsiders. In response to being ostracized, half-orcs either embrace their otherness and take pride in their physical superiority, pull back and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Performer Common performers include traveling storytellers, tavern musicians, local entertainers, and chorus members performing with veteran artists. These performers might be self-taught or in the
Cha 16 +3 +5
Skills Acrobatics +5, Athletics +3, Performance +7
Gear Shortsword
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
character is compelled to gaze into the divination pool. unless another character immediately pulls the curious victim away from the pool (and avoids gazing into it as he or she does so). If not pulled
divination pool has always required that a user make a personal sacrifice to gain its secrets. However, the pool’s magic has grown considerably hungrier over the long years of its isolation. In response to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Perception 14
Languages Common
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Petrifying Gaze. When a creature that can see the medusa’s eyes starts its turn within 30 feet of the medusa, the medusa can force it to make a
the save.
If the medusa sees itself reflected on a polished surface within 30 feet of it and in an area of bright light, the medusa is, due to its curse, affected by its own gaze.
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
thing to do, but they are smart enough to realize that the strategic death of an individual can buy valuable time for the rest of the tribe, and each individual reluctantly accepts this need for
sacrifice when it presents itself. This practice contributes to the reason why most common folk (and adventurers) think kobolds are stupid as well as weak; they’ve seen or heard of a lone kobold trying to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Githzerai Zerths Four githzerai zerths have taken refuge in the Obstacle Course. They use their psychic abilities and natural stealth to hide from Halaster’s magical gaze and the death tyrant’s
githyanki and githzerai who seek to reunify the gith races. By helping the githyanki defeat a common foe, Yrlakka hopes to demonstrate the merits of a single unified gith race — not only to the evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
character is compelled to gaze into the divination pool unless another character immediately pulls the curious victim away from the pool (and avoids gazing into it as he or she does so). If not pulled
divination pool has always required that a user make a personal sacrifice to gain its secrets. However, the pool’s magic has grown considerably hungrier over the long years of its isolation. In response to the cruelty of the yuan-ti, using the pool requires the sacrifice of a sentient creature.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Medusa Snake-Haired Recluse with a Petrifying Gaze Habitat: Desert; Treasure: Any With their hair of living snakes and their infamous petrifying gazes, medusas are hubristic creatures that inhabit
+6
Senses Darkvision 150 ft.; Passive Perception 14
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 6 (XP 2,300; PB +3)
Actions
Multiattack. The medusa makes two Claw attacks and one Snake Hair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
., passive Perception 17
Languages Abyssal, Common, Infernal, Primordial, Thayan
Challenge 13 (10,000 XP)
Focused Conjuration. While Var is concentrating on a conjuration spell, his concentration can’t
another creature’s turn. Var regains spent legendary action at the start of his turn.
Cantrip. Var casts a cantrip.
Paralyzing Touch (Costs 2 Actions). Var casts Paralyzing Touch.
Frightening Gaze
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, Perception +4, Stealth +5
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Petrifying Gaze. When a creature that can see the medusa’s eyes starts its turn
, and all who gaze upon the medusa are petrified, becoming stone monuments to its corruption. Medusa Lairs. Medusas live forever in seclusion, alienated from the world around them by their monstrous form
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
stone giants, an adventurer used a mirror to trick the basilisk into targeting itself with its own petrifying gaze. It has remained a fixture of this cavern ever since. A detect magic spell reveals an
. Inside the belly of the basilisk is a gold ring set with moonstones (250 gp) and a wand of conducting. The wand, a common magic item, has 3 charges and doesn’t require attunement. The holder of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
City Watch You have served the community where you grew up, standing as its first line of defense against crime. You aren’t a soldier, directing your gaze outward at possible enemies. Instead, your
-wielding police force of the City of Splendors, protecting the common folk from thieves and rowdy nobility alike. Or you might have been one of the valiant defenders of Silverymoon, a member of the