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Classes
Player’s Handbook
, devils, hags, and alien entities of the Far Realm, Warlocks piece together arcane secrets to bolster their own power.
Warlocks view their patrons as resources, as means to the end of achieving magical
Eldritch Invocations
Cantrips
Prepared Spells
Spell Slots
Slot Level
1
+2
Eldritch Invocations, Pact Magic
1
2
2
1
1
2
+2
Magical Cunning
3
2
3
2
1
3
+2
Monsters
Dragon of Icespire Peak
Gnome Cunning. The gnome has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.
Spellcasting. The gnome is a 2nd-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence
the gnome’s next turn.Rock gnome recluses are skilled in the arcane arts. They use their magical talents to create all kinds of wondrous inventions, very few of which work as intended.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Black Sewers, a realm within Pandemonium that he filled with his beloved creatures, rat;rats and bat;bats, which xvarts befriend to this day. He enjoyed his reign only briefly before Graz’zt
unleashed his vengeance. The demon prince urged villains far and wide to pursue the Infinity Spindle for themselves and destroy Raxivort.Low Cunning. The xvart takes the Disengage action.
Classes
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
elven ways.
In combat, a bladesinger uses a series of intricate, elegant maneuvers that fend off harm and allow the bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Many
who have observed a bladesinger at work remember the display as one of the more beautiful experiences in their life, a glorious dance accompanied by a singing blade.
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
increases by 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Divine Eminence"} for each level above 1st.
Gnome Cunning. He has advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving
to the common folk. They are the spiritual leaders of temples and shrines and often hold positions of influence in their communities. Evil priests might work openly under a tyrant, or they might be
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
their enormous size, supernatural strength, wicked cunning, and ability to speak.
Deep in the bowels of towns and cities, sewer kings reign over underground vermin, dreaming of the day when rats will
lives deep in the ancient dwarven ruins beneath the town of Edgewall, situated in the lands between the realm and the wilds of Eldraine. Deep within these ruins, a human minstrel named Totentanz
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
causing the creatures to devour themselves.
Cunning stalkers, breath drinkers are usually solitary. Occasionally they serve powerful Far Realm entities or Elder Evils, consuming life and souls for their
multiverse from the Far Realm. They drift through reality like living voids, remaining unseen while searching for souls to consume. When they strike, breath drinkers consume a victim’s personality
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
that amount.When a gem dragon kills an aberrant creature from the Far Realm, the dragon sometimes reshapes the alien corpse into a gem stalker—a cunning predator capable of traversing the
Classes
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
elven ways.
In combat, a bladesinger uses a series of intricate, elegant maneuvers that fend off harm and allow the bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Many
who have observed a bladesinger at work remember the display as one of the more beautiful experiences in their life, a glorious dance accompanied by a singing blade.
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
use a combination of cunning, faith, and magic to defend their coastal home. Most of these skilled soldiers serve in the Reverent Army, the defenders of Meletis, which uses an array of proven strategies
typically work in groups and use coordinated tactics to win victories.
The three Hoplite Unit Names tables present the sorts of titles used by hoplite contingents hailing from Theros's great poleis. Consider
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
deep in the Underworld. Terrifying and cunning, they guard portals between the wards of the Underworld, Erebos’s greatest treasures, and noteworthy souls who might attempt to escape the realm of
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
transform even a creature as lowly as Raxivort into a demigod. After his apotheosis, Raxivort forged the Black Sewers, a realm within Pandemonium that he filled with his beloved creatures, rat;rats and bat
;bats, which xvarts befriend to this day. He enjoyed his reign only briefly before Graz’zt unleashed his vengeance. The demon prince urged villains far and wide to pursue the Infinity Spindle for themselves and destroy Raxivort.Low Cunning. The xvart takes the Disengage action.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
claim the throne themselves.
Those favored consorts who prove their cunning gain the ear, and perhaps even the heart, of their priestess and are relied on to provide useful advice. No position of
consort is assured for long, though; Lolth’s priestesses are notoriously fickle, and a consort must often contend with rivals.
Some favored consorts work behind the scenes to undermine the evils
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
;retire” from hands-on work to run a thieves’ guild, spearhead some covert enterprise, or enjoy a quiet life of luxury.
When a master thief completes a challenging heist, they often leave
each other, resembling a tent
9
Worthless coin with a bite mark in it
10
Chalk or charcoal sketch of a domino mask
Cunning Action. The thief takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, wall of forceSeekers of forgotten lore and lost relics, blue abishais are the most cunning and learned of their kind. Their research into occult subjects gleaned from tomes plundered from across the
chooses to use them). Other archdevils can command abishais to work for them, but most archdevils do so rarely, since it is never clear whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus&rsquo
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Horizon Walkers guard the world against threats that originate from other planes or that seek to ravage the mortal realm with otherworldly magic. They seek out planar portals and keep watch over them
elementals — that work to preserve life and the order of the planes.
Horizon Walker Features
Ranger Level
Feature
3rd
Horizon Walker Magic, Detect Portal, Planar Warrior (1d8)
7th
Ethereal Step
11th
Distant Strike, Planar Warrior (2d8)
15th
Spectral Defense
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Horizon Walkers guard the world against threats that originate from other planes or that seek to ravage the mortal realm with otherworldly magic. They seek out planar portals and keep watch over them
elementals — that work to preserve life and the order of the planes.
Horizon Walker Features
Ranger Level
Feature
3rd
Horizon Walker Magic, Detect Portal, Planar Warrior (1d8)
7th
Ethereal Step
11th
Distant Strike, Planar Warrior (2d8)
15th
Spectral Defense
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
end of its body, and a superior intellect. Other psurlons look to the two-headed ones for leadership.
Psurlons
Psurlons are malevolent, wormlike creatures that were ejected from the Far Realm long
abilities to infiltrate the settlements of their intended victims.
On the Material Plane, psurlons have been known to work with mind flayer;mind flayers. Together, they collect victims to feed on; the
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Cunning Action. On each of her turns, the Black Viper can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Evasion. If the Black Viper is subjected to an effect that allows her to make
. When she throws back her cloak to reveal the costume she has put together, most folk toss their purses and flee. If that doesn't work, she usually needs only to draw her dagger. Of course, some of the
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
recognize it for what it is.
Psurlons
Psurlons are malevolent, wormlike creatures that were ejected from the Far Realm long ago. They now live on the Astral Plane. They have legs that end in
the Material Plane, psurlons have been known to work with mind flayer;mind flayers. Together, they collect victims to feed on; the illithids devour the victims’ brains while the psurlons consume
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
each: disguise self, mage armor (self only)
1/day: suggestionPsurlons are malevolent, wormlike creatures that were ejected from the Far Realm long ago. They now live on the Astral Plane. They have
intended victims.
On the Material Plane, psurlons have been known to work with mind flayer;mind flayers. Together, they collect victims to feed on; the illithids devour the victims’ brains while
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
curse. And if bargaining doesn’t work, there’s always blackmail. (See the “Using the Moonstalkers in Your Campaign” section in chapter 11 for more details.)Change Shape
transformed. He reverts to his humanoid form if he dies.
Cunning Action. Augustus takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At will: mage hand (the hand is invisible), minor illusionEmerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative of the gem dragons, wielding
; attentiveness to unusual events makes them particularly useful to their sapphire dragon cousins, who hunt down Aberrations and seek evidence of Far Realm incursions into the Material Plane. These gem
Magic Items
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
mortals but occasionally leaves it unattended at his forge in Mount Velus. When Purphoros does permit a mortal to use the hammer, it’s usually so they might bring an important work into being, wreck
the next dusk.
Destroying the Hammer. To destroy the hammer, it must be taken to the realm of Tizerus, in the Underworld. There it must be coated in clay from the Mire of Punishment. The heat of the
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
trick, every ounce of demonic cunning, to manipulate his enemies—mortal and Fiend alike—to do his will. Fraz-Urb’luu can create dreamlands and mind-bending fantasies able to deceive the
lair lies within the abyssal realm of Hollow’s Heart, a plain of white dust with few structures on it. The lair itself is the city of Zoragmelok, a circular fortress surrounded by adamantine walls
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
academy of black magic. Alternatively, some liches construct secret tombs filled with powerful guardians and traps.
Everything about a lich’s lair reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including
the magic and mundane traps that secure it. Undead, constructs, and bound demons lurk in shadowy recesses, emerging to destroy those who dare to disturb the lich’s work.
A lich encountered in
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
hunting evil monsters.
The Waiting Game. Van Richten isn’t a young man anymore. He knows his road is coming to an end, but his work isn't done. He has come to Barovia to kill Strahd von Zarovich
. He has good evidence to suggest that Strahd periodically hibernates in his coffin, sometimes for years, when all is quiet in the realm. While he bides his time, van Richten hides in plain sight with
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
hand is invisible), minor illusion
1/day each: detect thoughts, invisibility, silent imageEmerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative of the gem dragons, wielding psionic power to
’ attentiveness to unusual events makes them particularly useful to their sapphire dragon cousins, who hunt down Aberrations and seek evidence of Far Realm incursions into the Material Plane
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including the magic and mundane traps that secure it. Undead, constructs, and bound demons lurk in shadowy recesses, emerging to destroy those who dare to disturb
the lich’s work.
A lich encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 22 (41,000 XP).
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the lich can take a lair action to cause
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
and traps.
Everything about a lich’s lair reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including the magic and mundane traps that secure it. Undead, constructs, and bound demons lurk in shadowy
recesses, emerging to destroy those who dare to disturb the lich’s work.
A lich encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 22 (41,000 XP).
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
minotaur with six iron horns. A fiendish light burns in his red eyes. Although he is filled with bestial blood lust, there lies within him a cruel and cunning intellect devoted to subverting all
:
Beguiling Realm. Within 6 miles of the lair, all Charisma (Persuasion) and Charisma (Performance) checks have disadvantage, and all Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Intimidation) checks have advantage
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Strahd regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
Cunning Escape. Strahd moves up to
. He had become a vampire, and Barovia became a Domain of Dread.
Now the Dark Powers keep Strahd trapped in his realm, tormenting him with his inability to escape for all eternity. He spends his days
Backgrounds
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the mysteries you’re embroiled in are local crimes or realm-spanning conspiracies, you’re driven by a personal need to hunt down even the most elusive clues and reveal what others would
suffered, even while still being pursued by the law.
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You survived the destructive use of a magic device that wiped out your home. Members of a secret organization found you. You now work with them
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
of the Guild or pressed into dirty and dangerous work by unscrupulous masters.
You grew up on the streets alone, orphaned, and poor. You had no one to watch over you or to provide for you, so you
elements, and endured sickness without the advantage of medicine or a place to recuperate. You’ve survived despite all odds, and did so through cunning, strength, speed, or some combination of each
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
might instead be a loose network of artisans who each work in a different village within a larger realm. Work with your DM to determine the nature of your guild. You can select your guild business