creature writhing religious

Valetta

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

long rest); each creature in the line must make a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw, taking 2d6;{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dragonborn","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning

positions of influence in their communities. Evil priests might work openly under a tyrant, or they might be the leaders of religious sects hidden in the shadows of good society, overseeing depraved

Far Realm Shard

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

This writhing crystal is steeped in the warped essence of the Far Realm. As an action, you can attach the shard to a Tiny object (such as a weapon or a piece of jewelry) or detach it. It falls off if

cause a slimy tentacle to rip through the fabric of reality and strike one creature you can see within 30 feet of you. The creature must succeed on a Charisma saving throw against your spell save DC or take 3d6 psychic damage and become frightened of you until the start of your next turn.

Intellect Snare

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Cacophony of Minds. Any creature that starts its turn within 30 feet of the intellect snare must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or have the incapacitated condition for 1 minute. An

incapacitated creature can repeat the saving throw at the start of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. A creature that succeeds on the saving throw is immune to this intellect snare

Ashen Knight

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

Ashen Creature. When the knight drops to 0 hit points, it is reduced to a pile of ash, and any equipment it was wearing or carrying falls to the ground. Brave. The knight has advantage on saving

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Leadership (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). For 1 minute, the knight can utter a special command or warning whenever a nonhostile creature that it

Typhon

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Constrict"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one Large or smaller creature. Hit: 17 (3d6 + 7);{"diceNotation":"3d6+7","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Constrict

":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 19 (3d12);{"diceNotation":"3d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Maw","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage.Titanic horrors of writhing flesh and gnashing maws, typhons

Dolgaunt

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

"} bludgeoning damage. The target is grappled (escape DC 12) if it is a Large or smaller creature. Until this grapple ends, the dolgaunt can't use the same tentacle on another target. The dolgaunt has two

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Vitality Drain. One creature grappled by a tentacle of the dolgaunt must make a DC 11 Constitution

Knight of the Mithral Shield

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Short or Long Rest). For 1 minute, the knight can utter a special command or warning whenever a nonhostile creature that it can see within 30 feet of it makes an attack roll or a saving throw. The

creature can add a d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Leadership"} to its roll provided it can hear and understand the knight. A creature can benefit from only one Leadership die at a

Mind Flayer Prophet

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

., one creature. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d10+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tentacles", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage. If the target is Medium or smaller, it has the

focus their innate psionic power. Mind Flayers Mind flayers, also known as illithids, feast on the brains of Humanoids across the multiverse. They are distinguished by their purple-toned skin and octopus-like heads, from which extend writhing tentacles.

Undercity Medusa

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

medusa has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that is surprised, and it deals an extra 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Surprise Attack"} damage each time it hits

such a creature with an attack.Multiattack. The medusa makes two claw attacks. It can also use Petrifying Gaze before or after making these attacks. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation

Parasite-infested Behir

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

":"1d20+10","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Constrict"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one Large or smaller creature. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d10+6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Constrict

grappled (escape DC 16) if the behir isn't already constricting a creature, and the target is restrained until this grapple ends. Lightning Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType

Mind Flayer Clairvoyant

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

., one creature. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d10+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tentacle", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage. If the target is Medium or smaller, it has the

rift. Each creature other than mind flayers within 30 feet of the rift must make a DC 17 Intelligence saving throw, after which the tentacle disappears and the rift closes. On a failed save, a

Sword of Zariel

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

creature that is transformed by magic, and see into the Ethereal Plane, all within a range of 60 feet. New Personality. You gain new personality traits, determined by rolling once on each of the

misquote) religious texts. 6 I anger quickly when I witness cruelty or injustice. 7 My praise and trust are earned and never given freely. 8 I like everything clean and organized

Ceremony

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

You perform a special religious ceremony that is infused with magic. When you cast the spell, choose one of the following rites, the target of which must be within 10 feet of you throughout the

casting. Atonement. You touch one willing creature whose alignment has changed, and you make a DC 20 Wisdom (Insight) check. On a successful check, you restore the target to its original alignment

Star Spawn Grue

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

skin, and its long fingers end in broken and dirty nails. Grues are the weakest of the star spawn. A host of writhing, scrambling grues typically accompanies more powerful star spawn. Their constant

that cult, including star spawn. The following powers are unique to specific cults; typically a creature has only one. Cult of Atropus, the World Born Dead Gaze of Corruption (Recharge 6

Amethyst Greatwyrm

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d8 + 9);{"diceNotation":"2d8+9","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it

is grappled (escape DC 19) and is restrained until this grapple ends. The greatwyrm can have only one creature grappled in this way at a time. Breath Weapon (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6

Crystal Greatwyrm

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d8 + 9);{"diceNotation":"2d8+9","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it

is grappled (escape DC 19) and is restrained until this grapple ends. The greatwyrm can have only one creature grappled in this way at a time. Breath Weapon (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6

Sapphire Greatwyrm

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d8 + 9);{"diceNotation":"2d8+9","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it

is grappled (escape DC 19) and is restrained until this grapple ends. The greatwyrm can have only one creature grappled in this way at a time. Breath Weapon (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6

Topaz Greatwyrm

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d8 + 9);{"diceNotation":"2d8+9","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it

is grappled (escape DC 19) and is restrained until this grapple ends. The greatwyrm can have only one creature grappled in this way at a time. Breath Weapon (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6

Emerald Greatwyrm

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d8 + 9);{"diceNotation":"2d8+9","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature, it

is grappled (escape DC 19) and is restrained until this grapple ends. The greatwyrm can have only one creature grappled in this way at a time. Breath Weapon (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6

Astral Elf Star Priest

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

;Magical, flame-like radiance rains down on a creature that the elf can see within 60 feet of itself. The target must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (5d8);{"diceNotation":"5d8","rollType

priests draw their strength from the pantheon of elven gods and oversee religious practices in astral elf society. It’s common for them to serve aboard spelljamming ships, not only as emissaries

Zorak Lightdrinker

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Strike (Vampire Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4);{"diceNotation

Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one willing creature, or a creature that is grappled by Zorak, incapacitated

Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

gravitational force in its mouth, then releases the energy in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 13 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 22 (5d8);{"diceNotation

, 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

Knight Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

warning whenever a nonhostile creature that it can see within 30 feet of it makes an attack roll or a saving throw. The creature can add a d4 to its roll provided it can hear and understand the knight. A

creature can benefit from only one Leadership die at a time. This effect ends if the knight is incapacitated.Parry. The knight adds 2 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the

Confounding Shadows

spells

You create an orb of writhing shadows and hurl it at a creature within range. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or take 1d6 Psychic damage and it is unable to see you until the end of

Demodragon

monsters

Breath"}. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 13, each creature in a 30-foot-long, 5-foot-wide Line. Failure: 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Acid Breath", "rollDamageType

writhing tails, monstrous wings, and two hideous heads. Initially, each bulbous head appears featureless—a disturbing, preternatural bud yet to bloom. When threatened, however, each unfurls to reveal

Ensnaring Strike Legacy

Spells Player’s Handbook (2014)

The next time you hit a creature with a weapon attack before this spell ends, a writhing mass of thorny vines appears at the point of impact, and the target must succeed on a Strength saving throw or

be restrained by the magical vines until the spell ends. A Large or larger creature has advantage on this saving throw. If the target succeeds on the save, the vines shrivel away. While restrained by

Vampire Spawn Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

., one creature. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d4+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Instead of dealing damage, the vampire can grapple the

target (escape DC 13). Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one willing creature, or a creature that is grappled by the

Ioun Stone Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

to toss one of these stones into the air, the stone orbits your head at a distance of 1d3 feet and confers a benefit to you. Thereafter, another creature must use an action to grasp or net the stone

). While this pale lavender ellipsoid orbits your head, you can use your reaction to cancel a spell of 4th level or lower cast by a creature you can see and targeting only you. Once the stone has

Ioun Stone of Religious Knowledge

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

to toss one of these stones into the air, the stone orbits your head at a distance of 1d3 feet and confers a benefit to you. Thereafter, another creature must use an action to grasp or net the stone

effect. A stone has AC 24, 10 hit points, and resistance to all damage. It is considered to be an object that is being worn while it orbits your head. Religious Knowledge. You gain proficiency

Vampire Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

speed of 20 feet, can hover, and can enter a hostile creature’s space and stop there. In addition, if air can pass through a space, the mist can do so without squeezing, and it can’t pass

","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning

Vampire Spellcaster Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

attack. Unarmed Strike (Vampire Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4

). Bite. (Bat or Vampire Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one willing creature, or a creature that is grappled by

Vampire Warrior Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Greatsword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Greatsword","rollDamageType

":"slashing"} slashing damage. Unarmed Strike (Vampire Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit

Crimson Lash

spells

As part of casting this spell, you must expend one Hit Point Die or the spell automatically fails. A writhing lash of coagulated blood springs from your hand with the following properties: It

for the attack and damage rolls with this weapon. Its damage die is the same as the Hit Point Die expended to cast the spell, and the damage dealt is Necrotic. Each time a creature takes damage from

Decrepit Mangonel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead

Decrepit Mangonel Large Object Armor Class: 12 Hit Points: 30 Sack of Hands (Requires Load and Aim). A launched sack of writhing hands lands in a space 30 to 100 feet away from the mangonel. A

Swarm of Crawling Claws appears where the sack lands. Loading a Decrepit Mangonel requires two Utilize actions, and aiming it requires one Utilize action. Then a creature can take the Sack of Hands action.

Decrepit Mangonel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead

Decrepit Mangonel Large Object Armor Class: 12 Hit Points: 30 Sack of Hands (Requires Load and Aim). A launched sack of writhing hands lands in a space 30 to 100 feet away from the mangonel. A

Swarm of Crawling Claws appears where the sack lands. Loading a Decrepit Mangonel requires two Utilize actions, and aiming it requires one Utilize action. Then a creature can take the Sack of Hands action.

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