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Returning 35 results for 'core and magical conquest'.
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Berserk. If the core inside the colossus is destroyed, the colossus goes berserk. On each of its turns while berserk, the colossus attacks the nearest creature it can see. If no creature is near
would alter its form.
Magic Resistance. The colossus has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Siege Monster. The colossus deals double damage to objects and
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
forbidden and dangerous magical secrets. The arcane nature of a witchkiteâs hoard seeps into the dragonâs core, granting it spellcasting abilities and twisting its fiery breath into malevolent
":"Rend", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Malevolent Flare. The witchkite spits magical, green-tinged flame at one creature it can see within 60 feet of itself. The target must make a DC 17
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Strength saving throw or have the prone condition.
Mud to Stone (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Mud to Stone"}. The fensir lobs a magical mass of mud that
led trolls in a campaign to win Annamâs favor by conquering the outer plane of Ysgard. The campaignâs aspirations of conquest quickly failed, but the raiders discovered a key feature of
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
.
Magic Resistance. The eater of hope has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The eater of hope makes two attacks with its claws.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack
damage whenever the eater of hope hits it with an attack. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage and isnât cursed.An eater of hope is bitter to the core, resentful of all forms
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
poisoned condition until the start of the flesh meldâs next turn.
Magic Resistance. The flesh meld has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Spider Climb. The flesh
flesh meldâs core. The stench of death surrounds a flesh meld.
When a creature is consumed by a flesh meld, the creatureâs mind is merged into the flesh meldâs consciousness. More
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
choose to succeed instead.
Nebulous Thoughts. Magical attempts to read the dragonâs mind or glean its thoughts fail automatically.
Siege Monster. The dragon deals double damage to objects and
its turn.
Tail Attack. The dragon makes one Tail attack.
Burst of Light (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon emits magical light in a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on itself. Each creature in this area
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
choose to succeed instead.
Nebulous Thoughts. Magical attempts to read the dragonâs mind or glean its thoughts fail automatically.
Siege Monster. The dragon deals double damage to objects and
its turn.
Tail Attack. The dragon makes one Tail attack.
Burst of Light (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon emits magical light in a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on itself. Each creature in this area
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Siege Monster. The cradle deals double damage to objects and structures.Multiattack. The cradle makes three Slam or Hurl Lava attacks
âs form is shrouded in a continual cloud of billowing ash and smoke. The awakened scion forms a blade of lava in its mighty hand and schemes to resume its ancient campaigns of conquest
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Legendary Resistance (6/Day). If the scion fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The scion has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects
lava in its mighty hand and schemes to resume its ancient campaigns of conquest, preferably at the head of a fire giant army.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a scion of Surtur is altered by
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, and the morkoth canât use its tentacles on another target.
Hypnosis. The morkoth projects a 30-foot cone of magical energy. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw. On a
fragments that make up the islandâs core are also located. Sections of the lair and its center might be kept dry to better protect and preserve collected objects and creatures, but most of the lair
Morkoth
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage at the start of each of the morkoth's turns, and the morkoth can't use its tentacles on another target.
Hypnosis. The morkoth projects a 30-foot cone of magical
core of the warren, where the pearly matter of the island is also located. Sections of the lair and its center might be kept dry to better protect and preserve collected objects and creatures, but most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Dragon Queenâs foul magic. All draconians are fanatically devoted to Takhisis and want nothing more than her conquest of the world. They are utterly loyal to the Dragon Army and those who speak in their
godâs name. In the course of the adventure, present draconians as magical, monstrous, fanatical, and unknowable. They arenât creatures with their own goals and ambitions. Rather, they are magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
Rogue AURORE FOLNY A Dexterous Expert in Stealth and Subterfuge Core Rogue Traits Primary Ability Dexterity Hit Point Die D8 per Rogue level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and
for finding the solution to just about any problem. A few even learn magical tricks to supplement their other abilities. Many Rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine skills that help
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Warlock Core Warlock Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D8 per Warlock level Saving Throw Proficiencies Wisdom and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Arcana, Deception, History
), Book (occult lore), Scholarâs Pack, and 15 GP; or (B) 100 GP Warlocks quest for knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the multiverse. They often begin their search for magical power by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Rogue Core Rogue Traits Primary Ability Dexterity Hit Point Die D8 per Rogue level Saving Throw Proficiencies Dexterity and Intelligence Skill Proficiencies Choose 4: Acrobatics, Athletics
even learn magical tricks to supplement their other abilities. Many Rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
Sorcerer EVYN FONG A Dazzling Mage Filled with Innate Magic Core Sorcerer Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D6 per Sorcerer level Saving Throw Proficiencies Constitution and
fluke. People who have this magical power soon discover that it doesnât like to stay quiet. A Sorcererâs magic wants to be wielded. Becoming a Sorcerer... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
Warlock NĂSTOR OSSANDON LEAL An Occultist Empowered by Otherworldly Pacts Core Warlock Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D8 per Warlock level Saving Throw Proficiencies Wisdom and
multiverse. They often begin their search for magical power by delving into tomes of forbidden lore, dabbling in invocations meant to attract the power of extraplanar beings, or seeking places of power
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
shattered castle, causing new halls and rambling stairs to form between fractured floors. These surreal ruins canât conceal the magical radiance hanging at the castleâs coreâa vestige of the magical force
fortress, home to Azalinâs deadliest servants and magical depravities. During the Hour of Ascension, that changed. Castle Avernus was destroyed in a torrent of otherworldly flame, an explosion that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
adamantine skeleton, creating a grisly colossal construct. Inside the flesh colossusâs chest is a stone sphere infused with spirits from each elemental plane acting as its core. To this day, some of
ft., passive Perception 10
Languages understands Giant but can't speak
Challenge 20 (25,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6
Berserk. If the core inside the colossus is destroyed, the colossus goes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
Paladin MICHAEL BROUSSARD A Devout Warrior of Sacred Oaths Core Paladin Traits Primary Ability Strength and Charisma Hit Point Die D10 per Paladin level Saving Throw Proficiencies Wisdom and
so, their martial skills are secondary to the magical power they wield: power to heal the injured, smite their foes, and protect the helpless and those who fight at their side. Almost by definition
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Sorcerer Core Sorcerer Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D6 per Sorcerer level Saving Throw Proficiencies Constitution and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Arcana, Deception
. Sorcerers are rare. Some family lines produce exactly one Sorcerer in every generation, but most of the time, the talents of sorcery appear as a fluke. People who have this magical power soon discover
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Paladin Core Paladin Traits Primary Ability Strength and Charisma Hit Point Die D10 per Paladin level Saving Throw Proficiencies Wisdom and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Athletics
that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion. Paladins train to learn the skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and armor. Even so, their martial skills are secondary to the magical
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
or less intact, the orcs leave themselves the option of returning to raid the community over and over.
When orcs fight elves, all of that changes. The enmity between the two races cuts to the core
rangers might be familiar with many of these symbols, enabling them to keep their charges from inadvertently stumbling into a tribeâs territory.
Colors of Conquest
Three colors have special meaning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
winters, and Karrns are accustomed to enduring hardship without complaint. First and foremost, Karnath is known for its military tradition. Strength, strategy, and discipline are the core values of
Karrnath. While Karrnathâs soldiers may be the finest in the Five Nations, they lack the magical support of Aundair or Thrane, which evened the odds during the Last War. Nonetheless, Karrns are proud of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Itâs Your World In creating your campaign world, it helps to start with the core assumptions and consider how your setting might change them. The subsequent sections of this chapter address each
, but theyâre not the only set of assumptions that can do so. You can build an interesting campaign concept by altering one or more of those core assumptions, just as well-established D&D worlds have done
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Doors and Key Cards Doors in the Donjon Sphere are made of the same space metals as the outer surface. A magical sensor above each doorway detects movement within 10 feet, which causes the door to
access to the observatory, damselfly bay, and inner core. A yellow key card unlocks yellow, blue, and red doors. Casting a Knock spell on a red doorâs lock suppresses the lock for 10 minutes, casting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
to enduring hardship without complaint. First and foremost, Karrnath is known for its military tradition. Strength, strategy, and discipline are the core values of Karrnath. Karrnathâs soldiers might
be the finest in Khorvaire, but they lack the magical support of Aundair or Thrane, which evened the odds during the Last War. Nonetheless, Karrns are proud of their martial history, and most are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
advantage of being mistaken for celestials in their missions of conquest and corruption. Erinyes
Medium fiend (devil), lawful evil
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 153 (18d8 + 72)
Speed 30 ft
Perception 12
Languages Infernal, telepathy 120 ft.
Challenge 12 (8,400 XP)
Hellish Weapons. The erinyesâs weapon attacks are magical and deal an extra 13 (3d8) poison damage on a hit (included in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Core Assumptions The rules of the game are based on the following core assumptions about the game world. Gods Oversee the World. The gods are real and embody a variety of beliefs, with each god
worldâs fate. The World Is Magical. Practitioners of magic are relatively few in number, but they leave evidence of their craft everywhere. The magic can be as innocuous and commonplace as a potion that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
embedded in the walls.
Engraved Doors. The double doors to the south are engraved with the image of a mountain with a gem-shaped indentation at its core (the symbol of Dumathoin). The edges of the
in Dwarvish, âNeither secrets nor treasures shall ye find! Turn back! Ye are not welcome here!â Characters who have heard Halaster speak recognize the voice as his. Once all creatures leave this area, the magical warning resets.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
forever shattered when Strahd led a bloody crusade against the enemies of his family that ended here with the slaughter of hundreds. Struck by the scenic beauty of his most recent conquest and eager to
payment. The Vistani claim to possess potions that allow them to leave Strahdâs domain, but the potions are false concoctions with no magical power. Nevertheless, the Vistani are willing to sell them for a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
built the circle. She demands tribute in the form of magical metal treasure to allow the characters to access the circle. She also accepts a fragment from the core of a supposedly inert runic colossus (see chapter 6).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
strides through dreams Druid Circle of the Shepherd 2nd Summons nature spirits to bolster friends and harry foes Fighter Arcane Archer 3rd Imbues arrows with spectacular magical effects Fighter Cavalier
and searing bolts of light Paladin Oath of Conquest 3rd Strikes terror in enemies and crushes the forces of chaos Paladin Oath of Redemption 3rd Offers redemption to the worthy and destruction to those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
with the skills of a ranger or rogue. High Dexterity and Wisdom scores, combined with proficiency in the Nature, Perception, Stealth, and Survival skills, support this characterâs core capabilities
. Scouts are often recruited from people who are more familiar with the wilds than with city streets, including folk heroes, hermits, and outlanders. Soldier. Soldiers make up the core of most military
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
many dragons of Eldraine hoard wealth and material goods, witchkites prefer hoarding forbidden and dangerous magical secrets. The arcane nature of a witchkiteâs hoard seeps into the dragonâs core
, granting it spellcasting abilities and twisting its fiery breath into malevolent motes of magical flame. Donato Giancola Dragons of Eldraine
The dragons of Eldraine, are much like those of other D&D






