curse renowned grasp to her region

Arch-hag

Monsters Monster Manual

Escape"} days. When the hag teleports away, each creature within 60 feet of the space it left is cursed. Until the curse ends, a creature has Disadvantage on ability checks and saving throws, and the

hag’s next turn. The target can’t take Reactions until the curse ends. Spellcasting. The hag casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the

Syndra Silvane

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify, mage armor, magic missile 2nd level (3 slots): detect

spells on herself before combat. Death Curse. Syndra’s hit point maximum has been reduced to 79 by the Soulmonger’s death curse, and it decreases by 1 every midnight. If her hit point

Prisoner 237

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

with spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): light,* message,* prestidigitation, shocking grasp (see “Actions” below) 1st level (4 slots): mage armor,* shield

, sleep 2nd level (3 slots): arcane lock,* detect thoughts,* suggestion* 3rd level (2 slots): counterspell, lightning bolt* *Prisoner 237 needs material components to cast these spells.Shocking Grasp

Agdon Longscarf

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

way. The brand disappears after 24 hours, or it can be removed from a creature or object by any spell that ends a curse. Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType

can see and makes a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check, with a DC equal to 1 + the target’s passive Wisdom (Perception) score. On a successful check, Agdon pilfers one object weighing 1 pound or less that the target has in its possession but not in its grasp, without the target noticing the theft.

Scion of Skoraeus

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

. Siege Monster. The scion deals double damage to objects and structures.Multiattack. The scion makes one Crystal Club attack and two Slam attacks, then uses Entombing Grasp if available

creature takes half as much damage only. Entombing Grasp (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Entombing Grasp"}. The scion wreathes its hand in petrifying magic and

Acererak

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). Acererak has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, ray of frost, shocking grasp 1st level (at will): ray of

":"damage","rollAction":"Staff","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage when used with two hands. Invoke Curse. While holding the Staff of the Forgotten One, Acererak expends 1 charge from it and

Goliath Werebear

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

, Oyaminartok is not a monster but a force of good in the region, and she passes her curse only to goliaths whose hearts are pure. Oyaminartok and others of her kind try to help creatures they come across, for

mettle. Those who impress her with their fighting skills are bitten and become goliath werebears themselves—goliaths who carry Oyaminartok’s curse of lycanthropy. Contrary to myth

Malaxxix

Monsters The Book of Many Things

worthwhile. When Malaxxix deigns to speak with others, the fiend displays grandiloquent diction and a pompous demeanor—a stark contrast to the yugoloth’s usual fury. Curse of Malaxxix A creature

that attunes to one of Malaxxix’s cursed items becomes afflicted with the curse of Malaxxix. The curse enables Malaxxix to interact with the cursed creature in special ways: Scrying. Malaxxix

Vellynne Harpell

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

—a nervous disorder that manifests as trembling. It can affect her balance and her stride, but she has learned to cast her spells unimpeded by it. Despite her firm grasp of the dark arts, she

’s blood on the title page. The tome contains the spells Vellynne has prepared plus the following additional spells: bestow curse, blindness/deafness, false life, find familiar, magic weapon, polymorph, protection from evil and good, remove curse, shield, and Tenser's floating disk.

Orcus Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

disappear or until Orcus releases their grasp (no action required). Regional Effects The region containing Orcus’s lair is warped by the Orcus’s magic, creating one or more of the following

stench of rotting flesh, and buzzing flies grow thick within the region, even when there is no carrion to be found. If a humanoid spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile of the lair, that creature must

Orcus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

kill. Orcus needn’t see the creature, but he must be aware that the individual is in the lair. Grasp of the Dead. Orcus causes skeletal arms to rise from an area on the ground in a 20-foot square

Monster Manual). These Undead obey his telepathic commands, which can reach anywhere in the lair. Regional Effects The region containing Orcus’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more

The Gardener

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Plane and transformed it into a Domain of Delight—a region of the Feywild that bows to an archfey’s will. This place became known as the Eternal Garden. The Gardener abhors bloodshed and

or the Palace of Spires. On a successful save, the creature’s memories remain intact, but they’re hazy and dreamlike. A Remove Curse or Greater Restoration spell restores the creature

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. 7 A revenant persuades an adult crystal dragon to help get revenge on the frost giant;frost giants who murdered her. 8 An adult crystal dragon teaches astronomy to students of a renowned

round. Regional Effects The region surrounding a legendary crystal dragon’s lair is altered by the dragon's magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Clear Skies. The skies above

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

renowned for its sauna, until the dragon turtle supplying the steam escaped and started rampaging through the palace. 6 A millennium ago, a fabled sword was buried at sea with its wielder. Now the

"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Being underwater doesn’t grant creatures resistance to this damage. Regional Effects The region containing a dragon

The Grinning Sinner

monsters

over liquids as if they were solid. Curse Bottle. The sinner has a bottle that holds cursed magic. The bottle has AC 15, HP 25, and Immunity to all damage except Force. If the bottle is destroyed, the

rolls against any target other than the creature.Multiattack. The sinner makes two attacks, using Hex Grasp or Blunderbuss in any combination. He can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting to

Bayou Beast

monsters

;{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Hexed Slam"} from its attack rolls and saving throws. Swamp Grasp (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Swamp Grasp

":"2d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Swamp Grasp", "rollDamageType":"Poison"} Poison damage, and the target has the Restrained condition for 1 minute, until the elemental has the Incapacitated

Disembodied

races

, stories began to surface of frightening apparitions sighted in the region where Ulmyr’s Gate once stood. These haunting folk seemed oddly blurred or indistinct. Witnesses reporting that they would

vanish as suddenly as they appeared. Gradually, it became clear that these poor souls were the survivors of the Ethereal Rift, now trapped between worlds and trying to retain their tenuous grasp on

Lesser Crawling One

monsters

unoccupied space within the tomb it was originally buried in.Slimy Grasp. Melee Attack Roll: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Slimy Grasp"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 1

);{"diceNotation":"1d8+1", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Slimy Grasp", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage, and a Medium or smaller creature has its Speed reduced by 10 feet until the end of its

Jaul Mezmin

monsters

;s control and has 10 Hit Points. Success: The target is immune to Jaul’s curse for 24 hours. Claw. (Hybrid Form Only). Melee Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit

Otari and the surrounding region 30 years ago. He hid among the region’s druids, who taught him their magic without realizing they were harboring a killer. He was eventually discovered and driven

The Jinxed Leviathan

monsters

Amphibious. The leviathan can breathe air and water. Legendary Resistance (4/Day, or 5/Day in Lair). If the leviathan fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Returned Curse. If the

leviathan curses a creature holding an idol of Snake Eye Jack blessed by one of his devoted followers, the creature is unaffected by the curse. The leviathan then takes 20 Radiant damage and has

The Barrow King

monsters

uses at the start of each of his turns. Death Grasp. Strength Saving Throw: DC 22, one creature the king can see within 100 feet. Failure: A ghostly, skeletal arm pulls the target up to 40 feet

inscribed with his runic name becomes his bane.BARROW KING’S LAIR The Barrow King’s lair is his burial mound and the surrounding region of resting places for his vast army. The region

Greater Crawling One

monsters

unoccupied space within the tomb it was originally buried in.Slimy Grasp. Melee Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":""}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 3

);{"diceNotation":"1d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Slimy Grasp", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Spellcasting. The lesser crawling one casts one of the following spells, requiring no

Vampire Spellcaster Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

curse, nondetection 4th level (3 slots): blight, greater invisibility 5th level (1 slot): dominate personMultiattack. (Vampire Form Only). The vampire makes two attacks, only one of which can be a bite

guarded by vampire spawn or other loyal creatures of the night. Regional Effects The region surrounding a vampire's lair is warped by the creature's unnatural presence, creating any of the following

The Tall Man

monsters

unoccupied space to the Tall Man’s destination.The Tall Man is a mysterious entity that haunts an accursed forest. Once, he was an archfey who ruled a now-forgotten court, renowned for its dances that

he now haunts, where his forgotten Fey court once thrived. The region containing the Tall Man’s lair is changed by his presence, creating the following effects: Deepening Shadows. Within 1 mile

Ki-rin Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

): calm emotions, lesser restoration, silence 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, remove curse, sending 4th level (3 slots): banishment, freedom of movement, guardian of faith 5th level (3 slots): greater

-rin's celestial nature transforms the region around its lair. Any of the following magical effects is possible for travelers to encounter in the vicinity: Water flows pure within 3 miles of a ki

The Horned King

monsters

Hit Points equal to the damage taken, and one curse of the Horned King’s choice affecting the target ends. Temptation. The Horned King speaks to a creature it can see within 120 feet and offers

lair is the forest clearing where a twisted tree focuses the malevolent will that gave rise to the king’s physical presence. The region containing the Horned King’s lair is changed by its

Sorcerer Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

;ll choose an origin that ties to a draconic bloodline or the influence of wild magic, but the exact source of your power is up to you to decide. Is it a family curse, passed down to you from distant

master it, or revel in its unpredictable nature? Is it a blessing or a curse? Did you seek it out, or did it find you? Did you have the option to refuse it, and do you wish you had? What do you intend

Other Adventurers' Guilds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

hunter and explorer, Lord Boroman ir’Dayne, the Wayfinder Foundation is an exclusive adventurers’ guild that welcomes only experienced and renowned members. Dayne suffers from a wasting curse that

adventures from altruistic motives, demanding prompt payment or other reciprocal arrangements. They have a fierce rivalry with the Clifftop Adventurers’ Guild. Wayfinder Foundation. Founded by a renowned

Other Adventurers' Guilds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

hunter and explorer, Lord Boroman ir’Dayne, the Wayfinder Foundation is an exclusive adventurers’ guild that welcomes only experienced and renowned members. Dayne suffers from a wasting curse that

adventures from altruistic motives, demanding prompt payment or other reciprocal arrangements. They have a fierce rivalry with the Clifftop Adventurers’ Guild. Wayfinder Foundation. Founded by a renowned

Mummies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

hearts. Those who escape a mummy’s grasp might find themselves subject to a terrible curse. Victims of a mummy’s curse gradually wither, their bodies rotting away until they’re reduced to dust. This

curse can be healed only by the Remove Curse spell or similar magic. Rule 7: Before opening a sarcophagus, light a torch. —X the Mystic’s Rules of Dungeon Survival

Mummies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

hearts. Those who escape a mummy’s grasp might find themselves subject to a terrible curse. Victims of a mummy’s curse gradually wither, their bodies rotting away until they’re reduced to dust. This

curse can be healed only by the Remove Curse spell or similar magic. Rule 7: Before opening a sarcophagus, light a torch. —X the Mystic’s Rules of Dungeon Survival

Setting the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

a thriving oasis into Raurin’s driest region. However, the Desert of Desolation could be any desert of your choice, or an inhospitable stretch in an otherwise lush region, due to Amun Sa’s curse

. Consider the following suggestions: Dragonlance. The adventure takes place in a small, cursed region within the Plains of Dust. Eberron. The long-lost kingdom of Bakar occupied a portion of the Blade

Setting the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

a thriving oasis into Raurin’s driest region. However, the Desert of Desolation could be any desert of your choice, or an inhospitable stretch in an otherwise lush region, due to Amun Sa’s curse

. Consider the following suggestions: Dragonlance. The adventure takes place in a small, cursed region within the Plains of Dust. Eberron. The long-lost kingdom of Bakar occupied a portion of the Blade

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

ship’s computer, the robots picked off the remaining crew and passengers until one lone survivor managed to shut down the computer and every system in its grasp. Shortly after, the ship crash-landed

are renowned for their fearsome predators and shunned accordingly—except by a small number of hardy souls in fortified settlements. However, these fortifications proved insufficient against marauding

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

magical river in this region whose waters foster bountiful crops and heal those who drink from it. Legends state a curse dried up that river eons ago. The characters have journeyed to the desert to find a

way to end the curse and restore the river. They might have been hired by the Tears of Athis, a newly formed group of historians and priests dedicated to this goal.

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