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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
You utter foul words, summoning demons from the chaos of the Abyss. Roll on the following table to determine what appears.
d6
Demons Summoned
1–2
Two demons of challenge
rating 1 or lower
3–4
Four demons of challenge rating 1/2 or lower
5–6
Eight demons of challenge rating 1/4 or lower
The DM chooses the demons, such as manes or dretch
Spells
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
You utter foul words, summoning one demon from the chaos of the Abyss. You choose the demon’s type, which must be one of challenge rating 5 or lower, such as a shadow demon or a barlgura. The
ends.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the challenge rating increases by 1 for each slot level above 4th.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
use is vast knowledge or insight if it is not shared with those who can appreciate it?
4
Although some are fascinated by words, I think numbers are the true foundations of creation.
5
To
magical mobility, using flight and teleportation to navigate obstacles in their lairs.
The challenge rating of a legendary amethyst dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
work—those are the words I live by.
7
I am always the first to offer a compliment.
8
Get off my snowfield, you immature bipeds! When I was a wyrmling, people respected their elders
blinds and secret passages throughout their lairs, allowing them to move easily—and potentially unnoticed.
The challenge rating of a legendary crystal dragon increases by 1 when it’s
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
All play and no work—those are the words I live by.
7
I am always the first to offer a compliment.
8
Get off my snowfield, you immature bipeds! When I was a wyrmling, people respected
areas for their hoards. They use their burrowing ability to dig blinds and secret passages throughout their lairs, allowing them to move easily—and potentially unnoticed.
The challenge rating
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
wherever it may arise.
3
What use is vast knowledge or insight if it is not shared with those who can appreciate it?
4
Although some are fascinated by words, I think numbers are the true
their lairs.
The challenge rating of a legendary amethyst dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon can
spells
Player’s Handbook
A Tiny Beast of your choice that you can see within range must succeed on a Charisma saving throw, or it attempts to deliver a message for you (if the target’s Challenge Rating isn’t 0
;a red-haired dwarf wearing a pointed hat.” You also communicate a message of up to twenty-five words. The Beast travels for the duration toward the specified location, covering about 25 miles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
hour You utter foul words, summoning demons from the chaos of the Abyss. Roll on the following table to determine what appears. d6 Demons Summoned 1–2 Two demons of challenge rating 1 or lower 3–4
Four demons of challenge rating 1/2 or lower 5–6 Eight demons of challenge rating 1/4 or lower The DM chooses the demons, such as manes or dretches, and you choose the unoccupied spaces you can see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
hour You utter foul words, summoning demons from the chaos of the Abyss. Roll on the following table to determine what appears. d6 Demons Summoned 1–2 Two demons of challenge rating 1 or lower 3–4
Four demons of challenge rating 1/2 or lower 5–6 Eight demons of challenge rating 1/4 or lower The DM chooses the demons, such as manes or dretches, and you choose the unoccupied spaces you can see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
hour You utter foul words, summoning demons from the chaos of the Abyss. Roll on the following table to determine what appears. d6 Demons Summoned
1–2 Two demons of challenge rating 1 or
lower
3–4 Four demons of challenge rating 1/2 or lower
5–6 Eight demons of challenge rating 1/4 or lower
The DM chooses the demons, such as manes or dretches, and you choose the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
hour You utter foul words, summoning demons from the chaos of the Abyss. Roll on the following table to determine what appears. d6 Demons Summoned
1–2 Two demons of challenge rating 1 or
lower
3–4 Four demons of challenge rating 1/2 or lower
5–6 Eight demons of challenge rating 1/4 or lower
The DM chooses the demons, such as manes or dretches, and you choose the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
that you can see within range must succeed on a Charisma saving throw, or it attempts to deliver a message for you (if the target’s Challenge Rating isn’t 0, it automatically succeeds). You specify a
communicate a message of up to twenty-five words. The Beast travels for the duration toward the specified location, covering about 25 miles per 24 hours or 50 miles if the Beast can fly. When the Beast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
players to bring them to life and a DM to guide their use. The DM is key. Many unexpected things can happen in a D&D campaign, and no set of rules could reasonably account for every contingency. If
perfect world, RAW and RAI align perfectly, but sometimes the words on the page don’t succeed at communicating the designers’ intent. Or perhaps the words succeed with one group of players but not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
. This equipment is hooked to a specially crafted leather harness attached to Eeyal’s shell. Eeyal claims to have the right tool for every contingency and is so protective of her gear that she insists on
words carefully and doesn’t take unnecessary risks. As she walks through the jungle, she uses her quarterstaff to poke and prod ahead of her, fully aware that traps and snares come in many forms. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
. This equipment is hooked to a specially crafted leather harness attached to Eeyal’s shell. Eeyal claims to have the right tool for every contingency and is so protective of her gear that she insists on
words carefully and doesn’t take unnecessary risks. As she walks through the jungle, she uses her quarterstaff to poke and prod ahead of her, fully aware that traps and snares come in many forms. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
that you can see within range must succeed on a Charisma saving throw, or it attempts to deliver a message for you (if the target’s Challenge Rating isn’t 0, it automatically succeeds). You specify a
communicate a message of up to twenty-five words. The Beast travels for the duration toward the specified location, covering about 25 miles per 24 hours or 50 miles if the Beast can fly. When the Beast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
that you can see within range must succeed on a Charisma saving throw, or it attempts to deliver a message for you (if the target’s Challenge Rating isn’t 0, it automatically succeeds). You specify a
communicate a message of up to twenty-five words. The Beast travels for the duration toward the specified location, covering about 25 miles per 24 hours or 50 miles if the Beast can fly. When the Beast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
that you can see within range must succeed on a Charisma saving throw, or it attempts to deliver a message for you (if the target’s Challenge Rating isn’t 0, it automatically succeeds). You specify a
communicate a message of up to twenty-five words. The Beast travels for the duration toward the specified location, covering about 25 miles per 24 hours or 50 miles if the Beast can fly. When the Beast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
contingency. If the rules tried to do so, the game would become unplayable. An alternative would be for the rules to severely limit what characters can do, which would be counter to the open-endedness of
something. In a perfect world, RAW and RAI align perfectly, but sometimes the words on the page don’t succeed at communicating the designers’ intent. Or perhaps the words succeed with one group of players
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
hour You utter foul words, summoning one demon from the chaos of the Abyss. You choose the demon’s type, which must be one of challenge rating 5 or lower, such as a shadow demon or a barlgura. The
you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the challenge rating increases by 1 for each slot level above 4th.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
contingency. If the rules tried to do so, the game would become unplayable. An alternative would be for the rules to severely limit what characters can do, which would be counter to the open-endedness of
something. In a perfect world, RAW and RAI align perfectly, but sometimes the words on the page don’t succeed at communicating the designers’ intent. Or perhaps the words succeed with one group of players
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
players to bring them to life and a DM to guide their use. The DM is key. Many unexpected things can happen in a D&D campaign, and no set of rules could reasonably account for every contingency. If
perfect world, RAW and RAI align perfectly, but sometimes the words on the page don’t succeed at communicating the designers’ intent. Or perhaps the words succeed with one group of players but not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
hour You utter foul words, summoning one demon from the chaos of the Abyss. You choose the demon’s type, which must be one of challenge rating 5 or lower, such as a shadow demon or a barlgura. The
you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the challenge rating increases by 1 for each slot level above 4th.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
hour You utter foul words, summoning one demon from the chaos of the Abyss. You choose the demon’s type, which must be one of challenge rating 5 or lower, such as a shadow demon or a barlgura. The
you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the challenge rating increases by 1 for each slot level above 4th.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
hour You utter foul words, summoning one demon from the chaos of the Abyss. You choose the demon’s type, which must be one of challenge rating 5 or lower, such as a shadow demon or a barlgura. The
you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the challenge rating increases by 1 for each slot level above 4th.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
know its cantrips. In its current condition, the lich has a challenge rating of 10 (5,900 XP). A greater restoration spell restores the lich’s memory and all of its spells. Another casting of the spell
them with the command words for any of the books in the library (area K30). If the characters restore its body, it offers to escort them while they explore the temple. The other creatures that inhabit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
know its cantrips. In its current condition, the lich has a challenge rating of 10 (5,900 XP). A greater restoration spell restores the lich’s memory and all of its spells. Another casting of the spell
them with the command words for any of the books in the library (area K30). If the characters restore its body, it offers to escort them while they explore the temple. The other creatures that inhabit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
-eye to smaller creatures—unless angry
5 Uses Draconic words and phrases even when speaking other languages
6 Punctuates speech with bestial sounds—growls, roars, croaks, chirps, or
challenge rating. Languages. Most dragons prefer to speak Draconic but learn Common for dealing with allies and minions. But given their high Intelligence and long life span, dragons can easily learn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
-eye to smaller creatures—unless angry
5 Uses Draconic words and phrases even when speaking other languages
6 Punctuates speech with bestial sounds—growls, roars, croaks, chirps, or
challenge rating. Languages. Most dragons prefer to speak Draconic but learn Common for dealing with allies and minions. But given their high Intelligence and long life span, dragons can easily learn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
appendix C) and doesn’t carry a longbow. He has the Spellcasting feature described below. He has a challenge rating of 4 (1,100 XP). Spellcasting. Withers is a 9th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting
: Khomara Blackfire. “Khomara” and “Blackfire” are actually the command words for the mirror of life trapping in area 50. The desk drawer contains a translucent, fist-sized gray stone that radiates an aura
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. The statue is a stone golem with a challenge rating of 11 (7,200 XP) and these changes: The statue is Huge and has 230 (20d12 + 100) hit points. It understands Abyssal but can’t speak. It can climb
frame are the following words in Celestial: “The dead know the secret.” The rules of the gate are as follows: Speaking the proper command word (“Axallian”) while standing in front of the mirror opens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. The statue is a stone golem with a challenge rating of 11 (7,200 XP) and these changes: The statue is Huge and has 230 (20d12 + 100) hit points. It understands Abyssal but can’t speak. It can climb
frame are the following words in Celestial: “The dead know the secret.” The rules of the gate are as follows: Speaking the proper command word (“Axallian”) while standing in front of the mirror opens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
appendix C) and doesn’t carry a longbow. He has the Spellcasting feature described below. He has a challenge rating of 4 (1,100 XP). Spellcasting. Withers is a 9th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting
: Khomara Blackfire. “Khomara” and “Blackfire” are actually the command words for the mirror of life trapping in area 50. The desk drawer contains a translucent, fist-sized gray stone that radiates an aura
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Lulu the Hollyphant Lulu is a hollyphant (see Appendix C for her stat block) who has lost most of her memories, as well as her Innate Spellcasting trait. (This has no effect on her challenge rating
, they cry out my name in terror.’ Those were Zariel’s last words to me.”
6 “It was Zariel who sent me back here. I don’t know why. Maybe — just maybe — there’s a tiny little spark of goodness
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Lulu the Hollyphant Lulu is a hollyphant (see Appendix C for her stat block) who has lost most of her memories, as well as her Innate Spellcasting trait. (This has no effect on her challenge rating
, they cry out my name in terror.’ Those were Zariel’s last words to me.”
6 “It was Zariel who sent me back here. I don’t know why. Maybe — just maybe — there’s a tiny little spark of goodness