darkness imbued are bargains

Meazel

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

darkness. The destination must be a place the meazel has seen before, but it need not be within line of sight. If the destination space is occupied, the teleportation leads to the nearest unoccupied

their suffering, waylaying travelers who venture too close to their lairs. The evil that corrupted meazels also imbued them with magical powers that allow them to move through shadows with ease. They

Archduke Zariel of Avernus

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Devil’s Sight. Magical darkness doesn’t impede Zariel’s darkvision. Fiery Weapons. Zariel’s weapon attacks are magical. When she hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an

lemures, which she can then promote to higher forms of devils. Only by tempting mortals with power on the Material Plane and striking bargains with them can she bind them to her in the afterlife

Orrery of the Wanderer

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

feet high, the orrery housing is a wondrous device imbued with magic of its own, but the power of its six clockwork components makes the artifact even more potent. The Orrery of the Wanderer was

. But Lottie soon realized that her creation was far more powerful than she had intended. As it tapped into planar magic, the orrery began to manifest the darkness and malevolence inherent to some of the

Cloud Giant Destiny Gambler

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

half masks that cover their eyes. The masks’ runic magic allows these giants not only to see normally, but also to see through illusions, invisibility, darkness, and other forms of magical

, preferring to play for power and favors from creatures who possess great magic. Tales passed through cloud giant generations tell of a giant who outwitted a celestial being to win a feather imbued with

Zariel

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Devil’s Sight. Magical darkness doesn’t impede Zariel’s darkvision. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Zariel fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead. Magic

collecting souls from the greatest warriors on the Material Plane. She bargains hard, and there is little hope of wriggling out of a pact. However, she expects the best from her servants, so she

Morkoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

spells, requiring no material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At will: detect magic, mage hand 3/day each: darkness, dimension door, dispel magic

remnant of celestial matter imbued with life-giving magic. The collision released a storm of chaotic energy and sent countless islands spinning away into the void. Within some of them, bits of the god&rsquo

Zombies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Zombies From somewhere in the darkness, a gurgling moan is heard. A form lurches into view, dragging one foot as it raises bloated arms and broken hands. The zombie advances, driven to kill anyone

any formerly living creature can be imbued with a semblance of life. Necromantic magic, usually from spells, animates a zombie. Some zombies rise spontaneously when dark magic saturates an area. Once

Voice of the Princess

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Voice of the Princess When the characters became imbued with the scrivener’s mark, the magic of The Scrivener’s Tale tied them to the Princess of the Shadow Glass. After the first assault by agents

of the Queen of Air and Darkness, the princess communicates telepathically with a character of your choice. See the end of the adventure for her stat block and guidance on how to portray her. The

Hexblood Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light. You discern colors in that darkness as shades of gray. Eerie Token. As a bonus action, you can harmlessly remove a

lock of your hair, one of your nails, or one of your teeth. This token is imbued with magic until you finish a long rest. While the token is imbued in this way, you can take these actions: Telepathic

Darkweaver

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

Darkweaver Arachnid predators of the Shadowfell, darkweavers inhabit caves, dungeons, and other dark locales throughout the multiverse, including Undersigil and the windswept darkness of Pandemonium

darkness. Dave Melvin Darkweavers are fascinated by sensations—particularly taste—and how creatures from across the planes experience reality. For them, the act of eating is an experience to be drawn

Barbed Devil

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

collection of one kind of thing—typically items of rare pedigree or emblems of power. Barbed devils refuse to steal what they covet; instead they strike bargains to claim both treasure and mortal souls. Barbed

, Poison; Poisoned Senses Darkvision 120 ft. (unimpeded by magical Darkness); Passive Perception 18 Languages Infernal; telepathy 120 ft. CR 5 (XP 1,800; PB +3) Traits Barbed Hide. At the start of

Meazel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

twisted and cruel. Now hate burns in their hearts, and they resent any intrusion into their suffering, waylaying travelers who venture too close to their lairs. The evil that corrupted meazels also imbued

them with magical powers that allow them to move through shadows with ease. They can step from one pool of darkness into another one, using this talent to ambush prey. Sometimes they snatch victims

Aasimar Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

darkness. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. Celestial

by the powers of good to guard the weak, to strike at evil wherever it arises, and to stand vigilant against the darkness. From a young age, a protector aasimar receives advice and directives that

Mezzoloth

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

their kind. These forces serve more powerful yugoloths, other fiends, sinister mages, or anyone who provides them with tempting rewards. Mezzoloths obediently adhere to the bargains they strike

: Cloudkill, Darkness, Dispel Magic Bonus Actions Teleport (Recharge 5–6). The mezzoloth teleports up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. It can teleport one creature it is grappling to an unoccupied space within 5 feet of its destination space.

Orrery of the Wanderer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

represent the complex interplay of planar and magical realms. Standing two feet high, the orrery housing is a wondrous device imbued with magic of its own, but the power of its six clockwork components makes

to manifest the darkness and malevolence inherent to some of the planes. Eventually, it would impress upon its owner a desire to open portals into the most cursed and dangerous worlds, including the

Meeting with Vizeran

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

pale violet light brightens before you, revealing an opening in the vaulted ceiling and a spiral stone staircase with no railing, climbing up into darkness. Around the stairs, the light reveals a

open shaft activates a magical levitation effect imbued into the shaft (see the “Vizeran’s Tower: General Features” sidebar). If the adventurers arrive in Vizeran’s company, he informs them of the

Hags

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

also return the child to its grieving parents, only to watch from the shadows as the child grows up to become a horror. Dark Bargains. Arrogant to a fault, hags believe themselves to be the most

. The terms of such bargains typically involve demands to compromise principles or give up something dear — especially if the thing lost diminishes or negates the knowledge gained through the bargain. A

Zariel

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

gather to invade the Abyss. Anyone hoping to reach the lower layers must first contend with the darkness of this layer and the myriad threats it houses. Zariel manages it all and has the ultimate say

over who comes and goes. Given her role in the Blood War, Zariel is keenly interested in collecting souls from the greatest warriors on the Material Plane and securing their loyalty. She bargains hard

Devils

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

power. Devils understand the failings that plague intelligent mortals, and they use that knowledge to lead mortals into temptation and darkness, turning creatures into slaves to their own corruption

or powerful summoning magic. They love to strike bargains with mortals seeking to gain some benefit or prize, but a mortal making such a bargain must be wary. Devils are crafty negotiators and

Subrace Traits

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

the Player’s Handbook. Asmodeus The tieflings connected to Nessus command the power of fire and darkness, guided by a keener than normal intellect, as befits those linked to Asmodeus himself. Such

. Levistus Frozen Stygia is ruled by Levistus, an archdevil known for offering bargains to those who face an inescapable doom. Ability Score Increase. Your Charisma score increases by 2, and your Constitution

Gods of the Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

where warriors gather and celebrate, dwell the followers of Yurtrus, the god of disease and death, and Shargaas, the god of darkness and the unknown. Orcs too weak for battle (because of bodily

muttering about omens and prophecies, while others become imbued with supernatural power and rise to positions of leadership. Eyes of Gruumsh. A few of the orcs touched by the power of Gruumsh are given

Cloud Giant Destiny Gambler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

also to see through illusions, invisibility, darkness, and other forms of magical trickery. Years of successful wagers make destiny gamblers so confident in their ability to win any challenge that they

of a giant who outwitted a celestial being to win a feather imbued with the light of an extinct sun, and another who obtained a fraction of power from the demon lord Orcus. To depict a destiny gambler

Zariel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

to create lemures, which she can then promote to higher forms of devils. She is keenly interested in collecting souls from the greatest warriors on the Material Plane. She bargains hard, and there is

) Proficiency Bonus +8 Devil’s Sight. Magical darkness doesn’t impede Zariel’s darkvision. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Zariel fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance

Morkoth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

massive, ever-growing collection. The first morkoths arose in the Astral Plane when the petrified body of a deity of greed and strife collided with a remnant of celestial matter imbued with life-giving

material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At will: detect magic, mage hand 3/day each: darkness, dimension door, dispel magic, lightning bolt

Morkoth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

floated up against a pearlescent remnant of celestial matter imbued with life and life-giving magic. The collision shattered both objects and released a storm of chaotic energy. Countless islands of mixed

, shield, witch bolt 2nd level (3 slots): darkness, detect thoughts, shatter 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, lightning bolt, sending 4th level (3 slots): dimension door, Evard’s black tentacles

Dwarven Religion

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

Two clawed gauntlets Tharmekhûl N Fire, forges, molten rock Forge,* Light Fiery axe Thautam N Mysteries, darkness, lost treasures Knowledge, Trickery Blindfold Ulaa LG Mining

in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything Moradin The father of the dwarves crafted his children from metal and gems and imbued them with souls as he cooled them with his breath. Moradin is the master of

Tour of the Planes

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

force that holds darkness at bay, or as a destroyer and a force for change. Fernia is home to all manner of fire elementals and to celestials and fiends that embrace the same ideals. Efreeti pashas and

circle of stones is in truth a group of slumbering earth elementals that came from Lamannia during its most recent coterminous period. Mabar, the Endless Night Mabar is the darkness that promises to

Geographic Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

commands magic as well as a mighty wizard does and has struck bargains with several dukes of the Nine Hells. Her twisted fortress, Castle Spiral, stands at the nexus point between the Shadowfell and Oerth

to darkness. Those who travel without a source of light during the day find that the thick canopy casts everything in dim light, and in some areas the growth overhead is so thick that the area below

Areas of the Water Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

, a twenty-foot wide canal leads north from the large lake. The lake stretches westward into darkness. If the characters find their way here from other parts of the dungeon, read the following text

of the lake disappears into darkness. The quay leading to area C4 might or might not be visible, depending on which direction the party approaches from. It isn’t illuminated and hard to see in the

Upper Level Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

, Jaltus, Larai, Sersiah, and Tymorn.) Bypassing Maze Traps. The rituals performed in area M21 have imbued each urn with magic that allows a person who touches it to bypass the traps in area M22. As a Magic

. Characters searching the room can combine the supplies to make two sets of Potter’s Tools. M21: Ritual Chamber Darkness envelops this room. If the characters have a way of seeing in the dark, read or

Howling Caves Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

here wander the ruins. The power of the air node imbued them with elemental energy, so their attacks deal lightning damage instead of necrotic. They attack any creature that enters the cavern. N6

uses his innate darkness spell to retreat as soon as possible. Treasure Among the debris is a spider silk pouch with 23 pp and a necklace of prayer beads. The necklace holds one bead of blessing, one

Abyssal Prisons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

enter area 3 against doing so. If someone does anyway, the vampire attacks. Fighting Pit. This rough-hewn arena is 15 feet lower than the floor around it and imbued with magic. Any non-undead creature

Trap. If the doors are opened, roll initiative. Darkness immediately fills the corridor out to 20 feet from the doors. Any non-undead creature that starts its turn in the area must succeed on a DC 15

Demon Types

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

bargains, a glabrezu hoards riches that it uses to fulfill promises to shortsighted summoners and weak-willed mortals. However, if its attempts to entice or deceive fail, a glabrezu has the strength to

Spellcasting. The glabrezu’s spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 16). The glabrezu can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: darkness, detect magic

Masters' Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

smoke. Alcoves around the room hold statues of four-armed gargoyles shrouded in darkness. Light. Dim light radiates from the pillars and fills the area. Any light source brought into or created in the

another pillar each round thereafter, until eight undead have appeared. The undead don’t leave the room. Pillars of Shadow. The pillars here are imbued with necromancy magic. An undead creature that

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