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chapter 7, "Treasure” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.Orcus’s Lair
Orcus makes his lair in the fortress city of Naratyr, which is on Thanatos, the layer of the Abyss that he rules
disappear or until Orcus releases their grasp (no action required).
Regional Effects
The region containing Orcus’s lair is warped by the Orcus’s magic, creating one or more of the following
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Dungeon Master’s Guide.Orcus’s Lair
Orcus makes his lair in the fortress city of Naratyr, which is on Thanatos, the layer of the Abyss that he rules. Surrounded by a moat fed by the
kill. Orcus needn’t see the creature, but he must be aware that the individual is in the lair.
Grasp of the Dead. Orcus causes skeletal arms to rise from an area on the ground in a 20-foot square
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
grasp and manipulate weapons and tools. Although most plasmoids are translucent gray, they can alter their color and translucence by absorbing dyes through their pores.
Plasmoids don’t have
presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Stranger Things
environment (like traps) — and the dice reveal how things turn out! All creatures written with an underline can be found in the Monsters section of the rulebook. Don’t worry too much about getting the rules
right or being perfect as a DM (that’s short for Dungeon Master). Just relax, let things happen naturally, and enjoy playing the game. If things get confusing — especially in combat — do what seems
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
hearts. Those who escape a mummy’s grasp might find themselves subject to a terrible curse. Victims of a mummy’s curse gradually wither, their bodies rotting away until they’re reduced to dust. This
curse can be healed only by the Remove Curse spell or similar magic. Rule 7: Before opening a sarcophagus, light a torch.
—X the Mystic’s
Rules of Dungeon Survival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
The Balance The demons and the devils both foresee their own versions of the future of the multiverse — a cosmos in which one side or the other triumphs in the Blood War and rules for the rest of
the Balance and its implications requires a grasp of events on a cosmic level, very few people or entities fully embrace the idea. Those few, however, make up a formidable force that can mix martial and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
covered in dense jungle, surrounded by a seemingly endless expanse of ocean and brine flats. The Prince of Demons rules his layer from two serpentine towers, which emerge from a turbid sea. Each tower
to journey here. Orcus rules Thanatos from a vast palace known as Everlost, crafted of obsidian and bone. Set within a howling wasteland called Oblivion’s End, the palace is surrounded by tombs and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
turn after a number of rounds equal to the character’s Constitution modifier unless the character breaks free from the otyugh’s grasp before then. See the suffocating rules in the Player’s Handbook.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Orcus’s Lair Orcus makes his lair in the fortress city of Naratyr, which is on Thanatos, the layer of the Abyss that he rules. Surrounded by a moat fed by the River Styx, Naratyr is an eerily quiet
appear must succeed on a DC 23 Strength saving throw or be restrained until the arms disappear or until Orcus releases their grasp (no action required). Regional Effects The region containing Orcus’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
rarity of each one. The table also indicates whether an item requires attunement. All the items use the magic items rules in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Magic Items Rarity Item Attunement Common
Grimoire Yes Uncommon+ Barrier Tattoo Yes Uncommon+ Bloodwell Vial Yes Uncommon Coiling Grasp Tattoo Yes Uncommon Eldritch Claw Tattoo Yes Uncommon Feywild Shard Yes Uncommon Guardian Emblem Yes Uncommon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
her turn after a number of rounds equal to the character’s Constitution modifier unless the character breaks free from the otyugh’s grasp before then. See the suffocation rules in the Player’s Handbook.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
in the Basic Rules). Droop knows the general layout of the Redbrand hideout, as well as the location of its secret doors and traps. He doesn’t think to offer up the information, but if prompted, he
reveals as much as he can remember in an attempt to be useful to the party. Some of the details might be confusing or mixed up. He is a goblin, after all. If the bugbears are dispatched, Droop tries to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
days at least. Layers 45–47: Azzagrat The demon lord Graz’zt embodies manipulation and cruelty, tempting mortals with the promise of appalling delights and decadent luxuries. He rules over the realm of
, surrounded by a seemingly endless expanse of ocean and brine flats. The Prince of Demons rules his layer from two serpentine towers, which emerge from a turbid sea. Each tower is topped with an enormous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Magic and Metaphysics Eerie vendors such as those at the Carnival’s
Litwick Market deal in unique Mist talismans The Dark Powers manipulate the domains and creatures within their grasp in the most
supernatural means, it realizes that its spirit is trapped within the Mists, likely forever. Using the rules for “Fear and Stress” from chapter 4, the creature gains a new Seed of Fear. If a being with a soul
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
psionic ability to send visions to a humanoid shaman, causing it to proclaim the mind flayers as emissaries of the gods. With that ruse in place, the “gods” then dictate strict rules that cause some
victims fall into their grasp. Aside from the exceptions discussed above, they tend to see orcs, bugbears, humans, and other similar humanoids as largely interchangeable. Their brains all have a similar taste, and their utility as thralls is roughly equal.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Naratyr, which is on Thanatos, the layer of the Abyss that he rules. Surrounded by a moat fed by the River Styx, Naratyr is an eerily quiet and cold city, its streets empty for hours at a time. The
the lair. His utterance causes one creature of his choice to be subjected to power word kill. Orcus needn’t see the creature, but he must be aware that the individual is in the lair. Grasp of the Dead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
against her. Seeing other wizards as a threat, paranoia rules her life. Avarice has been a member of the Arcane Brotherhood for almost two years. She fantasizes about rising to fame and prominence in
DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): acid splash,* light, minor illusion, shocking grasp*
1st level (2 slots): detect magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
19 6 21 4 3 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 20 +6 Arcane Apotheosis 20 6 22 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 Level 1: Spellcasting Drawing from your innate magic, you can cast spells. See chapter 7 for the rules on spellcasting. The
information below details how you use those rules with Sorcerer spells, which appear in the Sorcerer spell list later in the class’s description. Cantrips. You know four Sorcerer cantrips of your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
19 6 21 4 3 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 20 +6 Arcane Apotheosis 20 6 22 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 Level 1: Spellcasting Drawing from your innate magic, you can cast spells. See “Spells” for the rules on spellcasting. The
information below details how you use those rules with Sorcerer spells, which appear in the Sorcerer spell list later in the class’s description. Cantrips. You know four Sorcerer cantrips of your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
resumes if it has not expired or been removed. Can you use a Shield with Mage Armor? Mage Armor works with a Shield. Shields are grouped with armor in the equipment rules in the Player’s Handbook, but
AC calculation. I find it confusing that the Mage Armor spell is named that when it doesn’t count as armor. Some spells and class features have figurative, not literal, names. The text of the spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, the Serpent King. A brief account of that experience follows. Ancient and evil, the spirit naga Jarant rules the kingdom by virtue of his personal power and thanks to the aid of the Marlspire of Najara
denizens in these lands are lizardfolk. Once a Netherese principality, ruled by vampires, and then a holding of the Zhentarim, the Marsh of Chelimber is solidly within the grasp of Najara today
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
these words, the goats wait to see if the characters offer them something in return, thereby honoring the rule of reciprocity (see “Rules of Conduct” in chapter 2). The goats are hungry but not picky
thing. Yanking the string from Feenia’s grasp releases the goblin child from the pact but also ages her 10 years for every bow that is attached to the kite. The most she can age is 50 years—enough to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Level 3: Spellcasting You have learned to cast spells. See chapter 7 for the rules on spellcasting. The information below details how you use those rules as an Eldritch Knight. Cantrips. You know two
cantrips of your choice from the Wizard spell list (see that class’s section for its list). Ray of Frost and Shocking Grasp are recommended. Whenever you gain a Fighter level, you can replace one of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
reciting the rhyme, “Neither gleaming sword nor magic tome can soothe the soul like hearth and home.” This rhyme is known to Zorhanna, Eliphas, the winter wolves, and Paliset Hall’s staff. The fey
one or more characters close to melee distance, she casts shocking grasp and misty step on her next turn, using the latter spell to teleport to another rock. As an action, a character can make a DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
armor in the equipment rules in the Player’s Handbook, but various game features distinguish between the armor you wear and a shield you wield. Take a look at the monk’s Unarmored Defense feature and
modifier) and is therefore incompatible with Unarmored Defense or any other feature that provides an AC calculation. I find it confusing that the mage armor spell is named that when it doesn’t count as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
has no reason to trust the characters, refuses to emerge from his hiding place. A character can earn the butler’s trust and coax him out by reciting Demitasse’s rhyme (see area P19) and then sharing a
for the rules of conduct (see “Rules of Conduct” in chapter 2). Dubhforgail assumes the characters are Kelek’s minions and demands that they bring her the cake that Kelek promised her (“Eight tiers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
side of the magma river. The keys to the treasury were within the firenewts’ grasp. However, they failed to recognize the keys for what they were and incorporated them into a statue they built in the
, and straining at their tethers. Beginning on the following round, 1d3 giant striders break loose each round and attack or join in an ongoing battle. They don’t attack firenewts, and a firenewt can hop onto a giant strider and ride it as a mount using the standard rules for mounted combat.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
idiosyncratically organized holdings can be confusing, so most people opt to pay one of the resident librarians to locate what they need. Finally, the ground floor of the High Hall’s easternmost wing contains
, bearded man named Heltur “Ribbons” Ribbond, a neutral evil male human assassin, rules the Undercellar with an oily, too-affable manner and a wide grin that only makes his scar-seamed face more menacing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
idiosyncratically organized holdings can be confusing, so most people opt to pay one of the resident librarians to locate what they need. Finally, the ground floor of the High Hall’s easternmost wing
man named Heltur “Ribbons” Ribbond, a neutral evil male human assassin, rules the Undercellar with an oily, too-affable manner and a wide grin that only makes his scar-seamed face more menacing. Ribbons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Maximilian’s earthen grasp, and a scroll of transmute rock (see appendix B for a description of these spells). Qarbo carries the coffer key, as well as the key to the locked doors in area M21. M5. West
walls.
The monster in the western portion of the chamber is an umber hulk. The cultists partially blinded the creature and removed its natural claws, so the hulk no longer has its Confusing Gaze power
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
double damage to objects and structures.
Actions
Multiattack. The scion makes one Crystal Club attack and two Slam attacks, then uses Entombing Grasp if available. Alternatively, the scion makes two
condition. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage only.
Entombing Grasp (Recharge 6). The scion wreathes its hand in petrifying magic and touches one Huge or smaller creature it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
against the south wall features a wooden bowl of fruit. A wooden bench is against the north wall, and in the center of the room a wooden chair faces the bench.
Three lizardfolk in robes are reciting a
native language of the lizardfolk. You decide the time required to acquire this new language. (The downtime rules in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything provide some guidelines.) The Nature of the