contrast reflect grasp to her released

Forlarren

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

, set itself up as a petty lord, and rule over all those who fall into its grasp. A Sinister Cycle. A forlarren in its fey aspect demonstrates self-destructive urges that reflect the inherent tension in

Vecna's Grasp Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

reflect vague, phantasmagoric scenes of the unreality at the tunnel’s far end. A creature can walk up to 50 feet down a tunnel and remain in Vecna’s Grasp. To the creature, the tunnel appears to go on

Vecna’s Grasp Locations These locations are keyed to map 11.1. Dyson Logos Map 11.1: Vecna’s Grasp View Player Version E1: Kaleidoscopic Cavern Characters who use the magic of Vecna’s Link to

Ability Checks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Constitution Stamina and health Endure a marathon, grasp hot metal without flinching, win a drinking contest Intelligence Memory and reason Recall a bit of lore, recognize a clue’s significance

. In contrast, a character with high Intelligence and low Wisdom is probably oblivious but clever. The character might not spot the clean section of wall but, if asked about it, could immediately

Transforming the Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

smile to appear on the trunk of an inanimate tree nearby. A more powerful creature, such as a hag, can reshape a larger portion of the domain to reflect their emotional state. An archfey is so attuned to

Material Plane. Because these effects have no impact on the story, you can forgo using the table if you want. If Zybilna is released from her temporal stasis, the ability of other creatures to alter

Upper Northedge

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

are filled with spire-topped manors and grand estates. A host of rooftop parks and gardens provide lovely spaces to sit and reflect. Shae Lias is arguably the most remarkable district of Upper

district of Holdfast. In contrast to the residents of Highhold in Upper Dura, the dwarves of Holdfast have deep roots in Sharn and feel no strong connection to the Mror Holds or its traditions. High

Forlarren

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

into its grasp. A Sinister Cycle. A forlarren in its fey aspect demonstrates self-destructive urges that reflect the inherent tension in its nature. That aspect might drive it to drink itself nearly to

Manipulation in Motion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Manipulation in Motion After the Dark Powers released him, Kas tracked down a cell of Vecna’s cultists, who told the vampire more about the lich-god’s planned ritual. The vampire used the Crown of

weaves his ritual and encourages the characters to follow the vampire to Pandemonium when they can. In this case, Kas lacks the completed Rod of Seven Parts. Adjust chapter 10 to reflect that Miska never

Mind Flayer Thralls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

to use humanoids as thralls, since they have a good balance of physical attributes and proper anatomy. Animals, in contrast, require a lot of direct oversight and lack the ability to use tools to help

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.

Other Religious Systems

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

), or even forces and philosophies that don’t center on deities. Tight Pantheons In contrast to a loose pantheon, a tight pantheon focuses on a single religion whose teachings and edicts embrace a small

moon deities and agricultural deities — gods whose portfolios reflect the cycles of nature. The cult’s ritual of initiation follows the pattern of its foundation myth. Neophytes retrace the god’s

Recurring Villains

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

villain and improve its challenge rating to make it relevant to the higher-level characters. NPC Stat Blocks. Some of the stat blocks in the Monster Manual can reflect the same character at different

Villain In contrast to a villain who is a part of the characters’ everyday life, an otherworldly villain isn’t only anonymous but also fundamentally mysterious. It’s not just a question of who the

Morkoth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

floated up against a pearlescent remnant of celestial matter imbued with life and life-giving magic. The collision shattered both objects and released a storm of chaotic energy. Countless islands of mixed

spell attacks). The morkoth has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): acid splash, mage hand, mending, ray of frost, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify

Howling Hatred Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

is from appendix B): Cantrips (at will): blade ward, gust,* light, prestidigitation, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): feather fall, shield, witch bolt 2nd level (3 slots): dust devil,* gust

the Howling Hatred. In contrast to their hurricane counterparts in the air cult, skyweavers embrace the worship of Elemental Evil for a quick path to power. With little experience wielding the might

The Foundry

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, mage hand, minor illusion, shocking grasp 1st

, then join the other duergar in area 39. In combat, Snurrevin might cast shocking grasp through his hidden familiar, and he might use silent image to confound enemies with realistic-seeming threats

Villa Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

help the Vanthampurs conquer Baldur’s Gate if released. Thavius Kreeg is confident that he can devise a way to release Gargauth from the shield. Thavius arrived in the city a few days ago with the

horror that was fashioned on Avernus. The construct understands Infernal but can’t speak, and it is immune to the following spells: fire bolt, sacred flame, and shocking grasp. The only creatures

The Glitterhame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

when it is released). Bear Pen. A sturdy timber gate, latched on the outside, seals a smaller cave to the east. The bear attacks any non-troglodyte that opens the cage door, then tries to escape

skeleton in rusted mail in the southern part of the room, and a narrow passageway leads to another small room beyond this one. A surprisingly bright sword gleams in the skeleton’s bony grasp. Hazard. The

Locations on the Second Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

is cleared of opponents. The headsman, by contrast, uses his axe after tossing one victim down the well. Treasure. The stakes of the game include six pieces of jewelry (worth 250 gp each) and ten

floor in the western half of the area is of porphyry, and the pillars are made of serpentine. Their well-polished surfaces reflect the strange light that permeates the place. The scenes on the west

Paliset Hall Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

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

are released when the shard solitaire cracks (see “The Solitaire Cracks” below). Until then, they must try to resist the psychic damage caused by the Far Realm entity.

House of Cards Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

those within like fun-house mirrors. A door to the west shows the Gem card, while a door to the east displays the Sun card. Though they reflect like mirrors, the shimmering fields aren’t physical

saving throw; this save is made with disadvantage if the breath drinker is alive. On a failed save, the mask slips from the creature’s grasp but remains in its space, where another creature can try to

The Seldarine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

life force — and in return, they revert back to their free, formless nature for a time. After this mystical communion, many elves have a deeper understanding of their origin and a firmer grasp of

pause and reflect rather than allow his emotions to rule him. Corellon can be resplendent with joy or shaking with anger, but a word or a look from Sehanine is enough to check or subtly alter

Roleplaying a Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

instead wear exquisite masks made of precious materials adorned with gemstones. Each noble has a collection of these masks that it wears to conceal its face but still reflect its current mood; an

Frost giants dominate wild creatures both as evidence of their strength and to use them as hunting companions. They don’t, however, have much grasp of animal husbandry, so their “pets” are bullied and

Guildhouse Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

guildhouse complex. G27: Tower Peak This room is situated at the top of the tower and is off limits to everyone except Guildmaster Dusk, who comes here to reflect, doodle in her diary, and gaze

the room when the gas is released must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, taking 36 (8d8) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A character who searches the

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