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Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
commands, take their turns on initiative count 15 (losing initiative ties), and fight until destroyed.
Regional Effects
Murgaxor’s ritual wreaks havoc on the equilibrium of life and death
a blot on the university’s reputation.
Murgaxor's Lair Actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Murgaxor can take one of the following lair actions; after he does so, he can't
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
down mortal souls for violent ritual sacrifice to their god.
Roleplaying Aurnozci
Aurnozci is a being of mindless destruction, and the Caged Worm has few dealings with mortals that don’t end
chapter 20 for details about this realm.
The challenge rating of Aurnozci is 23 (50,000 XP) when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
useful to a topaz dragon, it shouldn’t count on being safe from the dragon the next time they meet. Topaz dragons rarely go out of their way to fight other creatures, however, with the exception of
dragon egg, and they care for it as if it were their own.
5
A sea hag is on the hunt for a topaz dragon wyrmling, to be used as a component in a fell ritual.
6
A pirate crew keeps a curmudgeonly topaz dragon wyrmling as a beloved mascot.
Cold, Necrotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. Reducing Murgaxor to 0 hit points or destroying all five ritual stones ends the ritual before it can be completed (see “Stopping the Ritual” below). Murgaxor’s Lair Actions. On initiative count 20
floor in an unoccupied space within 15 feet of the ritual circle. The golem obeys Murgaxor’s commands, takes its turns on initiative count 10 (losing initiative ties), fights until destroyed, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
than five Red Wizards perform the ritual for 2 rounds in succession, the portal collapses and the count of successfully focused rounds is reset to 0. The Mask of the Dragon Queen is essential to the
Performing the Ritual To successfully bring Tiamat from the Nine Hells into the world, the Red Wizards must successfully focus the summoning ritual for 10 rounds after the adventurers enter the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
than five Red Wizards perform the ritual for 2 rounds in succession, the portal collapses and the count of successfully focused rounds is reset to 0. The Mask of the Dragon Queen is essential to the
Performing the Ritual To successfully bring Tiamat from the Nine Hells into the world, the Red Wizards must successfully focus the summoning ritual for 10 rounds after the adventurers enter the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Gentle Repose 2nd-level necromancy (ritual) Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S, M (a pinch of salt and one copper piece placed on each of the corpse’s eyes, which must remain there
on raising the target from the dead, since days spent under the influence of this spell don’t count against the time limit of spells such as raise dead.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Gentle Repose Level 2 Necromancy (Cleric, Paladin, Wizard) Casting Time: Action or Ritual
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (2 Copper Pieces, which the spell consumes)
Duration: 10 days
You
, since days spent under the influence of this spell don’t count against the time limit of spells such as Raise Dead.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Gentle Repose Level 2 Necromancy (Cleric, Paladin, Wizard) Casting Time: Action or Ritual
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (2 Copper Pieces, which the spell consumes)
Duration: 10 days
You
, since days spent under the influence of this spell don’t count against the time limit of spells such as Raise Dead.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Book of Ancient Secrets Prerequisite: Pact of the Tome feature You can now inscribe magical rituals in your Book of Shadows. Choose two 1st-level spells that have the ritual tag from any class’s
spell list (the two needn’t be from the same list). The spells appear in the book and don’t count against the number of spells you know. With your Book of Shadows in hand, you can cast the chosen spells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Gentle Repose 2nd-level necromancy (ritual) Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S, M (a pinch of salt and one copper piece placed on each of the corpse’s eyes, which must remain there
on raising the target from the dead, since days spent under the influence of this spell don’t count against the time limit of spells such as raise dead.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
spell and can cast it as a ritual. The spell doesn’t count against your number of spells known. When you cast the spell, you can choose one of the normal forms for your familiar or one of the following
weapon into your pact weapon by performing a special ritual while you hold the weapon. You perform the ritual over the course of 1 hour, which can be done during a short rest. You can then dismiss the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
spell and can cast it as a ritual. The spell doesn’t count against your number of spells known. When you cast the spell, you can choose one of the normal forms for your familiar or one of the following
magic weapon into your pact weapon by performing a special ritual while you hold the weapon. You perform the ritual over the course of 1 hour, which can be done during a short rest. You can then
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
General Which of a character’s spells count as class spells? For example, if I’m playing a Sorcerer, which of my character’s spells are Sorcerer spells? A class’s spell list specifies the spells that
a spell becomes permanent, it can be dispelled unless its description says otherwise (such as in the Wall of Stone spell). Do spellcasters have to learn a Ritual version of a spell apart from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
ritual takes its own turn on initiative count 1. If the characters do not control the orrery components, the rift pulses and 2d4 additional goblins appear on the battlefield wherever they are most
Dran
Map 6.2 shows the setup of the ritual site and the final battle. The inky black space above is now dotted by pulses of purple and green fire. The canyon narrows, then opens again into a cavern
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
10. Ritual Chamber Purple Flames. Black wax candles set in niches along the walls of this 20-foot-high room burn with a purple flame, filling the room with dim light.
Cult Ritual. Six cult fanatics
black energy run between the pillars and the cloud.
The cult fanatics are named Abberoch, Belora, Liana, Shanzo, Torfiana, and Uzalyn. They are performing a ritual designed to anchor one of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Sparkrender’s Ritual If the characters leave the observatory without defeating Sparkrender, they might return to find the blue wyrmling’s ritual underway. This is most likely to happen if the
has also rested, healed, and returned to finish his work. In either case, the characters arrive just as Sparkrender’s ritual is getting underway. (If they took or destroyed the dragon effigies in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Weakening the Dragon Queen The actions of the heroes in and prior to this final battle can reduce Tiamat’s power before she appears. Make a note if any of the following events occurs: The count of
rounds over which the ritual is successfully focused is reset to 0 because the ritual is interrupted for two successive rounds. The Mask of the Dragon Queen is destroyed, or is removed from Severin’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Weakening the Dragon Queen The actions of the heroes in and prior to this final battle can reduce Tiamat’s power before she appears. Make a note if any of the following events occurs: The count of
rounds over which the ritual is successfully focused is reset to 0 because the ritual is interrupted for two successive rounds. The Mask of the Dragon Queen is destroyed, or is removed from Severin’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
might vie with a great arcanist as both search for knowledge of a ritual that would cripple Asmodeus for a short time. The arcanist correctly believes that performing the ritual would free a world of
personal quests for power makes it impossible to count on them as allies with complete certainty. The planes exist in a precarious state. A seemingly small event could echo across the worlds and tip
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, and it must be in the school of divination or necromancy. The chosen spell counts as a bard spell for you but doesn’t count against the number of bard spells you know. Once you perform the ritual
, which doesn’t count against the number of bard cantrips you know. For you, it has a range of 60 feet when you cast it. Spiritual Focus 3rd-level College of Spirits feature You employ tools that aid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
38. Ritual Chamber The cult used to perform rituals in this sunken room. The chanting heard throughout the dungeon originates here, yet when the characters arrive, the dungeon falls silent as the
dubbed Lorghoth the Decayer. It is asleep but awakens if attacked or if the characters summon the cultists but refuse to complete their ritual (see “One Must Die!” below). A character standing next to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
thousand years before. Under the direction of the most powerful priests, the ritual that creates a mummy can be increased in potency. The mummy lord that rises from such a ritual retains the memories
magic that once controlled a terrified populace, and the dark gods reward dead priest-kings’ prayers by imparting divine spells. Heart of the Mummy Lord. As part of the ritual that creates a mummy lord
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
from your spellbook. The chosen spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots. If another Wizard feature gives you spells that you always have prepared, those spells don’t count against the
number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Wizard spells for you. Changing Your Prepared Spells. Whenever you finish a Long Rest, you can change your list
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
——Spell Slots per Spell Level—— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Cantrips Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 +2 Spellcasting, Ritual Adept, Arcane Recovery 3 4 2 — — — — — — — — 2 +2 Scholar 3 5 3
spells that you always have prepared, those spells don’t count against the number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Wizard spells for you. Changing Your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
——Spell Slots per Spell Level—— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Cantrips Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 +2 Spellcasting, Ritual Adept, Arcane Recovery 3 4 2 — — — — — — — — 2 +2 Scholar 3 5 3
spells that you always have prepared, those spells don’t count against the number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Wizard spells for you. Changing Your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
the Tome feature You can now inscribe magical rituals in your Book of Shadows. Choose two 1st-level spells that have the ritual tag from any class’s spell list (the two needn’t be from the same list
). The spells appear in the book and don’t count against the number of spells you know. With your Book of Shadows in hand, you can cast the chosen spells as rituals. You can’t cast the spells except as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
magic, whether it requires concentration, whether it bears the ritual tag, and which classes have access to it. Spells Level Spell School Concentration Ritual Class 2nd Spray of Cards Conjuration
initiative count and takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue the spirit any commands, it takes the Dodge action and uses its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
unoccupied space within 10 feet of the chute’s exit. A creature can choose to fail this saving throw. Clambering back up a chute requires a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check. B65: Ritual
Chamber Eleven robed cultists chant within this ritual chamber. Each wears a horned, golden mask with four metallic tentacles sprouting from its chin. The cultists gather around a black marble altar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
subjects in exchange for a place at Kelek’s side when Kelek becomes all-powerful. Irascible and impatient, King Gurgle is unhappy that Kelek’s ritual is taking so long. If the king was warned about the
100 GP garnets. C5: The Ritual Space The crystal floor of this wide chamber is covered in a mosaic of stars, moons, and suns. A sneering, white-bearded human in black robes stands to the north
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
cast with this feature. Choose five level 1 Ranger spells. If another Ranger feature gives you spells that you always have prepared, those spells don’t count against the number of spells you can prepare
with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Ranger spells for you. Changing Your Prepared Spells. Whenever you finish a Long Rest, you can replace one spell on your list with another
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
2. If another Cleric feature gives you spells that you always have prepared, those spells don’t count against the number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count
) Abjuration — Prayer of Healing Abjuration — Protection from Poison Abjuration — Spiritual Weapon Evocation C *In the Special column, C means the spell requires Concentration, R means it’s a Ritual, and M
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
kind. Moreover, their unpredictability means that even if a creature proves itself useful to a topaz dragon, it shouldn’t count on being safe from the dragon the next time they meet. Topaz dragons
their own.
5 A sea hag is on the hunt for a topaz dragon wyrmling, to be used as a component in a fell ritual.
6 A pirate crew keeps a curmudgeonly topaz dragon wyrmling as a beloved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Bronze Arm. When combat begins, the bronze arm atop the stairs animates to defend Nafik. On initiative count 20 of each round (losing initiative ties), Nafik can command the arm to grab or push a
.
This untitled book details how one can become a mummy lord through a complex ritual that involves numerous unspeakable acts and vile ingredients. Some of its pages are burnt and illegible, while others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
(2d8) bludgeoning damage and 5 (1d10) fire damage. The trap acts on initiative count 10, repeating this effect each turn until a character uses an action to replace the lid. Even with the lid on, the
goblins and thrown upstairs to be eaten by the chuuls. Chance heard the goblins talking about a ritual with someone named Splugoth in charge. Treasure. In this reality, a small chest by the bed in the