connection requiring gaining to her religious

Find Familiar

Spells Player’s Handbook

independently of you, but it obeys your commands. Telepathic Connection. While your familiar is within 100 feet of you, you can communicate with it telepathically. Additionally, as a Bonus Action, you

can see through the familiar’s eyes and hear what it hears until the start of your next turn, gaining the benefits of any special senses it has. Finally, when you cast a spell with a range of

Divine Soul (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

powerful familial connection to a divine being. Perhaps your ancestor was an angel, transformed into a mortal and sent to fight in a god’s name. Or your birth might align with an ancient

prophecy, marking you as a servant of the gods or a chosen vessel of divine magic. A Divine Soul, with a natural magnetism, is seen as a threat by some religious hierarchies. As an outsider who commands

Anchorite of Talos

Monsters Dragon of Icespire Peak

Innate Spellcasting. The anchorite’s innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: 1/day each: augury

damage. These religious recluses are granted spellcasting power by Talos, the god of storms. Their human ancestors bred with orcs, and now all anchorites of Talos are half-orcs.

Cranium Rat Squeaker Swarm

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

":"damage", "rollAction":"Bites", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage. Spellcasting (Psionics). The swarm casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as

points remaining.The cranium rat squeaker;cranium rats squeakers of Sigil have no connection to the mind flayers that created their progenitors. Rather, these magical rodents cooperate with the

Divine Soul

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

powerful familial connection to a divine being. Perhaps your ancestor was an angel, transformed into a mortal and sent to fight in a god’s name. Or your birth might align with an ancient

prophecy, marking you as a servant of the gods or a chosen vessel of divine magic. A Divine Soul, with a natural magnetism, is seen as a threat by some religious hierarchies. As an outsider who commands

Lineages

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

’ve changed in significant ways that might overwrite your once physical or magical capabilities. A dragonborn who becomes a dhampir, for instance, loses their connection to their draconic ancestry

racial traits might remain after you gain a lineage, a possibility captured in the Ancestral Legacy trait. Keep this in mind when you explore the details of how you change after gaining a lineage

Thri-kreen Mystic

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

successful one. The thri-kreen regains hit points equal to the damage dealt. Spellcasting (Psionics). The thri-kreen casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Wisdom as

texture of its surroundings, gaining advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks it makes to hide in those surroundings.

Drow Arachnomancer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At will: dancing lights, mage hand 1/day each: darkness, dispel

. By offering up body and soul to Lolth, they gain tremendous power and a supernatural connection to the ancient spiders of the Demonweb Pits, channeling magic from that dread place.PoisonChange Shape

Dragonborn of Sardior

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragonborn casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15, +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit

. Their breath weapon, a blast of heat, is believed to be an echo of long-lost Sardior's breath. Dragonborn Champions The connection between dragonborn and their draconic ancestors manifests in a

Galazeth Prismari

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Elements Breath"}. Galazeth exhales a blast of flames and ice in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw, gaining no benefit from cover (other than total

spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 23): 1/day each: control water, gust of wind, wall of stoneGalazeth can take 3 legendary actions

Leprechaun

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14): At will: Mending (as an action), Prestidigitation 2/day each: Invisibility

roll to use, potentially turning the failure into a success.Leprechauns are manifestations of the Feywild rules of hospitality and reciprocity. These rules infuse leprechauns with a deep connection to

Crystal Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability: At will: dancing lights, guidanceShimmering with radiant energy and brimming with

life, crystal dragons enjoy an innate psionic connection to the Positive Plane that suffuses their bodies as well as their personalities with light. Though they prefer to live in desolate, frigid regions

Rahadin

Monsters Curse of Strahd

sleep. Innate Spellcasting. Rahadin's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence. He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components: 3/day: misty step, phantom steed 1/day: magic

desired above all. She told him of a vault of forbidden lore called the Amber Temple, where the secret of gaining immortality was hidden. While Strahd was off exploring the temple, Rahadin handled

Amethyst Greatwyrm

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Telekinesis","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage to each of them. Spellcasting (Psionics). The greatwyrm casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as

doing so, they are taking steps toward reuniting the shattered consciousness of Sardior the Ruby Dragon, and they pursue this awakening as an act of near-religious devotion. Others seek to exploit

Crystal Greatwyrm

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Telekinesis","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage to each of them. Spellcasting (Psionics). The greatwyrm casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as

doing so, they are taking steps toward reuniting the shattered consciousness of Sardior the Ruby Dragon, and they pursue this awakening as an act of near-religious devotion. Others seek to exploit

Titivilus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Spellcasting. Titivilus casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as

, Titivilus has manipulated everyone along his path to power, either to win them over to his cause or to remove them as a threat. Since gaining his position, Titivilus has convinced Dispater that countless

Young Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragon then gains 10 temporary hit points by absorbing a portion of the radiant energy. Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using

, crystal dragons enjoy an innate psionic connection to the Positive Plane that suffuses their bodies as well as their personalities with light. Though they prefer to live in desolate, frigid regions, many

Emerald Greatwyrm

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Telekinesis","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage to each of them. Spellcasting (Psionics). The greatwyrm casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as

doing so, they are taking steps toward reuniting the shattered consciousness of Sardior the Ruby Dragon, and they pursue this awakening as an act of near-religious devotion. Others seek to exploit

Sapphire Greatwyrm

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Telekinesis","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage to each of them. Spellcasting (Psionics). The greatwyrm casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as

doing so, they are taking steps toward reuniting the shattered consciousness of Sardior the Ruby Dragon, and they pursue this awakening as an act of near-religious devotion. Others seek to exploit

Topaz Greatwyrm

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Telekinesis","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage to each of them. Spellcasting (Psionics). The greatwyrm casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as

doing so, they are taking steps toward reuniting the shattered consciousness of Sardior the Ruby Dragon, and they pursue this awakening as an act of near-religious devotion. Others seek to exploit

Mahadi the Rakshasa

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

spell attacks). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: detect thoughts, disguise self, mage hand, minor illusion 3/day each: charm person, detect magic

prior to gaining entrance. Mahadi presents himself as a charismatic and gracious host. He makes each guest of Infernal Rapture feel as though they’re the most important person in all the planes of

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

. Innate Spellcasting. Baphomet’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 18). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components. At will: detect magic 3/day

cultists become tainted by his influence, gaining bloodshot eyes and coarse, thickening hair. Small horns eventually sprout from the forehead. In time, a devoted cultist might transform entirely into a

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

(Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16): At will: dancing lights, guidance 1/day

brimming with life, crystal dragons enjoy an innate psionic connection to the Positive Plane that suffuses their bodies as well as their personalities with light. Though they prefer to live in desolate

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

(Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19): At will: dancing lights, guidance 1/day each

energy and brimming with life, crystal dragons enjoy an innate psionic connection to the Positive Plane that suffuses their bodies as well as their personalities with light. Though they prefer to live

Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, the creature takes half as much damage, and its speed isn’t reduced. Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as

amethyst dragon wyrmling is in the care of a cloistered religious order of scribes. 2 A half-amethyst dragon cares for an amethyst dragon wyrmling sibling after the disappearance of their dragon

Baphomet

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Baphomet casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18): 3/day each: dispel magic, dominate beast, maze, wall of

brass decorate their profane altars. Over time, a cultist of Baphomet becomes tainted by his influence, gaining bloodshot eyes and coarse, thickening hair. Small horns eventually sprout from the

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

have historical ties to the Wind Dukes of Aaqa. Exceptional individuals honor that connection and might seek out the missing pieces of the Rod of Seven Parts, the remains of an artifact fashioned by

pieces across the multiverse. Recovering the pieces means gaining honor and esteem in the eyes of the vaati who forged it and could possibly restore a powerful weapon for defense against the agents of

Hythonia

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Innate Spellcasting. Hythonia’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 18). She can innately cast animate objects once per day requiring no material components. Legendary Resistance

cultists eagerly offered themselves up to the medusa’s petrifying gaze in hopes of gaining Pharika’s favor. Seeing herself surrounded by willing devotees, Hythonia formulated a cruel plan

Faerie Dragon (Younger) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

against spells and other magical effects. Innate Spellcasting. The dragon’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13). It can innately cast a number of spells, requiring no

hue as it ages, moving through all the colors of the rainbow. All faerie dragons have innate spellcasting ability, gaining new spells as they mature. Dragon Color Age Range Red 5

Faerie Dragon (Older) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

against spells and other magical effects. Innate Spellcasting. The dragon’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13). It can innately cast a number of spells, requiring no

faerie dragons have innate spellcasting ability, gaining new spells as they mature. Dragon Color Age Range Red 5 years or less Orange 6–10 years Yellow 11–20

Dybbuk Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: dimension door 3/day each: fear, phantasmal force Magic Resistance. The dybbuk has advantage on saving throws against spells and

. It otherwise uses the possessed target's game statistics, gaining access to its knowledge and proficiencies but not its class features, if any. The possession lasts until the temporary hit points are

Elder Thing

monsters

;condition (escape DC 18). While Grappled the target has the Restrained condition. Spellcasting. The elder thing casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and

the universe even before the gods arose. This startling theory has led religious and arcane scholars to ban or heavily police any research into these bizarre entities. Some heretics believe that the

Great Race of Yith

monsters

"} Slashing damage. Spellcasting. The Yithian casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At Will: Charm

. Insidious Infiltration. Yithian cults provide advice and guidance to their masters, helping them determine the best folk to replace with migrating Yithians. By displacing nobles, religious leaders

Voidglutton

monsters

voidglutton casts Darkness, requiring no components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15). While the voidglutton is in the area, their Illumination trait is suppressed and

hunger and have been known to offer themselves up to voidgluttons as prey in order to achieve religious insights. Most who attempt this get a closer look at death than they intended. Wisps The eerie

Character Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

outsiders to Akharin Sangar to supplement the city’s guard during the festival. The group in power trusts that competent adventurers from outside the city will have no connection to the local revolutionary

factions. Midnight Sun. An ally of the characters has received permission to visit Akharin Sangar and witness a periodic event in which the moon shines like the sun. This ally asks the characters to escort them on a scholarly or religious expedition.

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