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Wand of Orcus

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

). Call Undead. While holding the wand, you can take a Magic action to conjure 15 Skeleton;Skeletons and 15 Zombie;Zombies. These Undead magically rise up from the ground or otherwise form in

everything in the multiverse. The wand is cruel, nihilistic, and bereft of humor. To further Orcus’s goals, the wand feigns devotion to its current user and makes grandiose promises that it has no

Inquisitor of the Mind Fire

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

throw or take 17 (3d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"3d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Mind Fire","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and be stunned until the start of the inquisitor’s next

target can take only the Attack (inquisitor chooses the target) or Dash action.“Evil lurks everywhere. With our minds, we will unearth it, we will plumb its depths, and we will annihilate it

Gray Dwarf (Duergar) Legacy

Species Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

grim, ashen-skinned dwarves now take slaves of their own and are as tyrannical as their former masters. Physically similar to other dwarves in some ways, duergar are wiry and lean, with black eyes and

of Moradin and his false promises. Their period of enslavement and the revolt against the mind flayers led by their god, Laduguer, purged the influence of the other dwarven gods from their souls and

Fomorian Deep Crawler

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 31 (7d8);{"diceNotation":"7d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Crawling Hex", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage, have the prone condition, and become

known for their keen intellect—but also for their inflated egos and sense of entitlement. Karontor exploited these qualities, tempting them with promises of higher standing in the ordning, and

Graz'zt

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

level. On a success, the spell fails and has no effect.Graz’zt can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the

this demon lord is a warning that not all that is beautiful is good. Every plane and curve of his nine-foot-tall body, every glance of his burning eyes, promises a mixture of pleasure and pain. Graz

Inquisitor of the Tome

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point the inquisitor can see within 120 feet of it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 31 (6d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"6d8+4","rollType

;t being worn or carried in the sphere automatically take the damage and are similarly moved.Telekinetic Deflection. In response to being hit by an attack roll, the inquisitor increases its AC by 4

Forge Fitzwilliam

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

a critical hit. Evasion. If Forge is subjected to an effect that allows him to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, he takes no damage if he succeeds on the saving throw, and only

audacious criminal has left a trail of broken promises and false identities along the Sword Coast. He conceals flexible morals and a ready dagger behind his winning smile. Forge enjoys the finer

Faerie Pest

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

annoyance, fear, and pain. They are perhaps the most mercurial of the faeries and are happy to follow anyone who promises the opportunity to menace someone new. A faerie pest could be mistaken for a human

stinging poison. Tarry not in Tuinvale, Ignore the flowers’ heady scents. Take no thing, stay to the trail, Lest the fae seek recompense. —To Walk the Wilds Faeries The faeries of

Dolgaunt

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Evasion. If the dolgaunt is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, the dolgaunt instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw

their bodies into living weapons dedicated to the missions given them by those masters. Dolgaunts are often found commanding squads of dolgrims, and can also be found working with the Cults of the Dragon Below — particularly those devoted to Dyrrn the Corruptor.

Stone Giant Dreamwalker

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

there is permanent, so nothing there is real. What happens on the surface doesn’t matter. Promises and bargains made there needn’t be honored. Life and even art hold less value there

themselves become lost in the dream. Other stone giants are banished to the surface as punishment. Regardless of the reason they ended up on the surface, if they don’t take shelter under stone

Verminaard

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

, freedom of movement, greater restoration, hold monster, revivifyVerminaard can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the

banish evil forces from the lands of Krynn, Verminaard was tempted by Takhisis and her promises of glory. Corrupted by the Dragon Queen, Verminaard rose to become one of her champions, claiming

Maw of Yeenoghu

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

a creature’s space for the first time during this move, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or take 25 (3d12 + 6);{"diceNotation":"3d12+6", "rollType":"damage

evil artifact that transforms the giant into a fiendish form. Once in a while, Yeenoghu whispers promises of power in the dreams of a giant whose hunger surpasses other giants’. In any case, the

High Fae Kindguard

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

Evasion. If the high fae is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw and only

operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must always be repaid, promises must be honored, and outright lies must never be spoken (though misdirection and riddles are always welcome). To

Leviathan

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The leviathan regains spent

. Nihilistic cults have also been known to perform arduous rituals to summon a leviathan to a world, with the aim of using the creature to destroy coastal communities. Those cultists often consider it

Fomorian Warlock of the Dark

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

. Corrupting Hex (Requires Blood Rune). The fomorian targets one creature it can see within 60 feet of itself. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Charisma saving throw or take 27 (6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8

qualities, tempting them with promises of higher standing in the ordning, and incited his descendants to launch an assault on the Feywild. When the assault failed, the fomorians were banished to the Underdark

Kas the Betrayer

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

"} slashing damage.Kas can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Kas regains spent

against Vecna. He readily lies, breaks promises, betrays allies, and taunts those who fall for his ruses. Kas has little use for those who can’t validate his superiority or help advance his goals

Zuggtmoy

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

roll, one creature within 10 feet of her that is charmed by her is hit by the attack instead.Zuggtmoy can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can

flesh and fungus become one. Such cultists are fungal extensions of the Demon Queen’s will. Their devotion might begin with the seemingly harmless promises offered by exotic spores and mushrooms

Hutijin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. A creature that saves against this effect is immune to his Fearful Voice for 24 hours.Hutijin can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from

figure, known only to the most learned infernal scholars. He has no cults of his own, and his servants are few in number. The reason is simple: Hutijin hates mortals. When summoned from the Hells, he

Eldritch Lich

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or take 25 (6d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"6d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Psychic Whisper","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and be stunned until the end of the

One whispers promises of reality-defying knowledge and world-bending power. When a wizard or a warlock hears that whisper and listens too intently, they might set foot on the twisting path toward

Star Spawn Larva Mage

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Plague of Worms"}. Each creature other than a star spawn within 10 feet of the mage must succeed on a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw or take 22 (5d8);{"diceNotation

, the mage gains 10 temporary hit points.The mage can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another

Red Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

abishais when it comes to leadership ability and raw power. Red abishais lead other devils into battle or take charge of troublesome cults to ensure that they continue to carry out Tiamat’s commands

Star Spawn Mangler

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those who serve that cult, including star spawn. The following powers are unique to specific cults; typically a creature has only one

within 30 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Gaze of Corruption", "rollDamageType

Baphomet

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

stone 1/day: teleportBaphomet can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn

want to break the confines of civility and unleash their bestial natures, for Baphomet envisions a world without restraint, where creatures live out their most bloodthirsty desires. Cults devoted to

High Fae Noble

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

, prestidigitation, suggestion 1/day each: major image, zone of truthThe high fae can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn. Capricious Step. Immediately after taking damage, the

untamed wilderness. High fae have no regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must always be repaid, promises must be honored

Graz'zt Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Graz’zt regains spent

pleasure palaces where nothing is forbidden, save moderation or kindness. The dark Prince of Pleasure considers restriction the only sin, and takes what he wants. Cults devoted to him are secret societies

Zuggtmoy Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Thrall. When Zuggtmoy is hit by an attack, one creature within 5 feet of Zuggtmoy that is charmed by her must use its reaction to be hit by the attack instead.Zuggtmoy can take 3 legendary actions

harmless promises offered by exotic spores and mushrooms, but quickly consumes them, body and soul. Sharing a layer of the Abyss with Juiblex, plus their mutual insatiable hunger, has made the two demon

Star Spawn Grue

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

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

take 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Gaze of Corruption", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and be poisoned for 1 minute. The poisoned target can

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

succeeds on any of these saves or the effect ends on it, the creature is immune to Baphomet’s Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.Baphomet can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the

natures, for Baphomet envisions a world without restraint, where creatures live out their most savage desires. Cults devoted to Baphomet use mazes and complex knots as their emblems, creating secret

Star Spawn Seer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

creature it moves through takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Out-of-Phase Movement", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage; no creature can take this damage

who serve 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

Star Spawn Hulk

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Blessings Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those who serve that cult, including star spawn. The following powers are unique to specific cults; typically a creature has

can see within 30 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Gaze of Corruption

Rakdos Cultist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Characteristics Members of demonic cults aren’t generally known as the kindest or most mentally stable individuals, so you’re likely to have something in your nature that distinguishes you from the

guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Hedonism. Death comes for everyone, so take as much pleasure as you can from every moment of life. (Neutral) 3 Creativity. I strive to

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

homes, they appear alert, with eyes moving and bodies ready to take flight. Homelands Most aarakocra live on the Elemental Plane of Air. Aarakocra can be drawn into the Material Plane, sometimes to

on that plane might leave their colonies to lend aid to other humanoids committed to fighting earth cults and thwarting their efforts. Aarakocra Names As with much of their speech, aarakocra names

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

animals—the power of tooth and claw, of sun and moon, of fire and storm. Druids also gain the ability to take on animal forms, and some druids make a particular study of this practice, even to the

elements. Thus, druids oppose cults of Elemental Evil and others who promote one element to the exclusion of others. Druids are also concerned with the delicate ecological balance that sustains plant

Elder Elementals

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

promises destruction. Deadly When Summoned. The methods for summoning elder elementals remain hidden in forbidden tomes or inscribed on the walls of lost temples raised to honor the Elder Elemental Eye

members of Elemental Evil cults attempt such a summoning, in the hope of hastening the world toward some cataclysmic end. Elemental Nature. An elder elemental doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.

Elder Elementals

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

promises destruction. Deadly When Summoned. The methods for summoning elder elementals remain hidden in forbidden tomes or inscribed on the walls of lost temples raised to honor the Elder Elemental Eye

members of Elemental Evil cults attempt such a summoning, in the hope of hastening the world toward some cataclysmic end. Elemental Nature. An elder elemental doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.

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