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Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
each: circle of death, enervation,* phantasmal killer,symbol;symbol (discord only)2/day each: finger of death, harm, mental prison,*power word pain*1/day each: power word kill, power word stun, symbol
;symbol (death only), weird* Spell from Xanathar’s Guide to EverythingMultiattack. Ygorl makes three attacks: two with its scythe, and one with its Entropic Touch.
Scythe. Melee Weapon Attack: +14
Spells
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
While speaking an intricate incantation, you cut yourself with a jewel-encrusted dagger, taking 2d4 piercing damage that can’t be reduced in any way. You then drip your blood on the spell&rsquo
before then, except by the homunculus’s death.
You can have only one homunculus at a time. If you cast this spell while your homunculus lives, the spell fails.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
to inspire and strengthen the side of good or to rescue heroes from certain death.
Ki-rins are attracted to the worship of deities of courage, loyalty, selflessness, and truth, as well as to the
reach, and only those mortals who have the tenacity to complete the daunting journey to a ki-rin’s lair can prove themselves worthy of speaking with its occupant. Many of those who do end up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Ghost Story Settings Suffering, tragic death, or a villain’s monstrous evil manifest subtly in the places ghost stories are set. Typically, a setting’s hauntings are revealed slowly, until the full
nature of the horror is on display. Ghost Story Settings d8 Setting
1 A realm where speaking to spirits is just like speaking with the living
2 A graveyard city-state where all living
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
least 1,000 gp) Duration: Instantaneous While speaking an intricate incantation, you cut yourself with a jewel-encrusted dagger, taking 2d4 piercing damage that can’t be reduced in any way. You then
means before then, except by the homunculus’s death. You can have only one homunculus at a time. If you cast this spell while your homunculus lives, the spell fails.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
Finding Viantha After speaking with Claugiyliamatar in her lair, the characters likely want to find Viantha Cruelhex in Kryptgarden Forest. Each day the characters search the forest, have them choose
from the Undead Encounters table. The undead run amuck in the forest on their way to Claugiyliamatar’s lair and fight the characters to the death. The undead are loyal to Viantha and do not lead the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
human commoners) and 1d8 − 1 children (male and female noncombatants). Characters who listen at the door hear low, muffled whispers from within. These villagers aren’t interested in speaking with
shuttered window of a house infested with Strahd zombies, they are assailed by the stench of death. If the characters dare to enter, the zombies converge on their location.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
refusal to do so automatically prompts an attack. In such an attack, the lizardfolk’s first priority is the expulsion, rather than the death, of the intruders, but they fight to the death if provoked. Once
violence, especially if doing so helps her ally with strong warriors. COMMON-SPEAKING LIZARDFOLK
Some lizardfolk can learn how to understand and speak Common. This adventure includes many of these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Druid Even in death, each creature plays its part in maintaining the Great Balance. But now an imbalance grows, a force that seeks to hold sway over nature. This is the destructive behavior of the
nature, speaking the truth that is too subtle for the general populace to hear. Many who become druids find that they naturally gravitate toward nature; its forces, cycles, and movements fill their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
like an ancient, withered human. After she finishes speaking, Jijibisha attacks. She attempts to use her Hypnotic Gaze to turn Dukha and Amanisha against the characters. While she fights, Jijibisha
has disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls until she regains it. She fights to the death. A character who succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (History) check has heard of Jijibisha Manivarshi and can confirm that she was favored to win the Shankha Trials the year Manivarsha was destroyed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, emotionless logic is the way I defeat my foes. 3 I determine if a creature is worth keeping alive within the first minute of speaking to it. 4 I frequently dream of [a particular creature] and am
, powerful allies to destroy them. 2 I miss the kinship of my identical twin, who disappeared years ago. 3 I must recover an artifact that was stolen from me. 4 I have foreseen the moment of my death and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
What Next? If the characters are alone, they can notify other members of the Avowed about the death. Acolytes remove Buron’s body, seizing the book with a firmness that makes it clear the dwarf
of strange noises coming from the tower, but nothing to warrant great concern. Speaking with the Dead Characters who can cast the speak with dead spell or similar magic might be able to question
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
) check made while speaking to the butler confirms that he finds the tale exciting for the dark reputation it gives the manor. If the characters make it clear that they mean no trouble for the
one night. Though full details of the event were never made public, rumor holds that Lady Maria, her three children, and four servants were all stabbed to death, then had their tongues removed. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Meetings with Sarusanda The characters occasionally reunite with Sarusanda as they explore Death House. Each time you roll this result on the Death House Encounters table, run one of the following
Death House. Séance Robson Michel Sarusanda interrogates a deceased cult member to learn more about the activities in Death House Pungent sticks of incense burn around this room’s perimeter. Sarusanda
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
death of his beloved Sarah, and he becomes noticeably distraught when speaking of her. Personality Trait. “We all have a moral obligation to protect the weak and the innocent, and I will do so at any cost
helmet with its shattered horn hangs above the fireplace hearth. Vecken is sympathetic to the characters’ objectives because he still feels the pain of Sarah’s death five years ago. Any talk of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Phoenix District meets the Haetae District. The characters might learn about Young-Gi from Chin-Hae at the Tea Shop or by speaking with Kun Ahn-Jun. Four guards at the gate to Young-Gi’s estate
downplayed her achievements, he knows much about her past. He’s not eager to reveal it, though. Young-gi Personality Trait. “Thank you for speaking to me. I promise you my full attention.” Ideal. “There is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the githzerai speaking quietly inside. The room’s features are as follows: Githzerai. Four githzerai zerths are having a hushed conversation in the middle of the room, speaking Gith. They stop talking
characters aren’t interested in aiding the githzerai but request help getting through the Obstacle Course, Yrlakka tells them that the level is rigged with many traps and guarded by a death tyrant. Arch Gate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
know that the speaking softly part is entirely optional, contractually speaking. When your franchise needs firepower, you bring the damage and spread it in flashy, dramatic fashion. This works out
whole new level. You cast spells under pressure, never blinking in the face of death or financial ruin. And when it’s necessary, you can blow up an adversary like nobody’s business. Just make sure your franchise’s collateral damage insurance is all up to date.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
resemble you and your companions. With each tug of the strings, the puppets bob around the stage, speaking in the hag’s scratchy voice.
Drawing on information fed to her by the Orrery of Tragedies
predicts that player’s character might die. (You can devise other unhappy endings, if desired.) Unhappy Endings d8 Cause of Death 1 Eaten alive by a dragon 2 Stabbed through the heart by an invisible
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
days ago. But yesterday, Hadley heard the elder sage’s desperate voice in his mind, speaking only the passphrase Hadley and the characters exchanged. Hadley believes the elder sage is still alive
his supposed death, leaving the elder sage defenseless. What Can Be Done? Hadley asks the characters to discover what’s going on in the tower and rescue Shalfey. He suggests they pose as visitors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
. The devilkin steal treasures, weapons, and supplies, dooming an expedition to a slow death. The devilkin fly near their victims, taunting them with the items they stole. Predators in the area learn
creation and destruction.
Speaking to Ygorl is a taxing endeavor, as the lord of entropy channels its thoughts as a stream of consciousness that is both disturbing and difficult to follow. Mortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, whether through speaking, sign language, writing, telepathy, or any other means. The victim gains 3 levels of exhaustion that can’t be removed while the curse endures. When the victim finishes a long rest
be ended by making restitution to a wronged party (or their closest kin in the case of a death) or reparation if something was stolen or destroyed. The resolution might be declared as part of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
armored figure is a death knight who stands guard in this ruined hall. It is indifferent toward creatures that enter this chamber and hostile toward creatures that try to leave area K4 or area K5. As soon
as it sees a creature leave area K4 or K5, the death knight moves to intercept and slay the escapees. K4: Fountain of Blood Stagnant blood fills the basin of an old fountain at the center of this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
which one pureblood leaps into the shaft to his death. His sacrifice causes faint, prophetic whispers to rise from the depths, speaking in the Abyssal tongue. Any character within earshot who
understands Abyssal can translate the demonic whispers: Wrack and ruin, flash and thunder,
Let them claim the dragon’s plunder;
Death is close! Her doom has come!
To blade and spell she will succumb
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
attack. Luna, Thalen, Sigil, and Whiskey are hosts for four intellect devourers, having been overcome by those creatures’ Body Thief action. Speaking to any of them and succeeding on a DC 12 Wisdom
two failed death saving throws. Chance makes a death saving throw at the end of each round. If the chuuls are defeated and Chance is saved and revived, the spy can share that they were ambushed by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
present) to take the brunt of the damage. Ruxithid fights to the death, but when he is reduced to 0 hit points, the shield guardian becomes inanimate and the other goblins, if present, surrender. A
at once. Three voices emerge, speaking in discordant unison.
The voices hiss: “So you have succeeded. Good. The four shards shall arrive here soon. Now three remain to be found. You know your task
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Eyecatcher. If a battle erupts and escape appears impossible, the drow fight to the death. A City Watch patrol consisting of six veterans arrives 1d4 minutes later to make arrests. Jarlaxle’s Letter One
and strike back at he who robbed Waterdavians of their wealth and dignity. I’m speaking, of course, of that dirty sack of rats, Dagult Neverember. That’s the phrase you used to describe him yesterday
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
yourself three times. When you do, instead of appearing as mist, you appear as a swirling puff of feathers.
Your body is covered in feathers.
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You have advantage on death saving throws.
You
have disadvantage on all saving throws except death saving throws.
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You can cast speak with animals at will, but can use it to communicate only with dogs.
All cats are automatically hostile
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, the abominations believe that Merrshaulk will reawaken and restore the yuan-ti to their rightful place.
Sseth, the Sibilant Death. Sseth appeared to the yuan-ti of antiquity in the form of a winged
yuan-ti claiming to be an avatar of Merrshaulk. Speaking with Merrshaulk’s voice, Sseth vowed to pull the yuan-ti out of decline and build a new empire. Many of Merrshaulk’s devout turned to the
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
weakness, malformation, injury, or age) often join these cults instead of facing daily humiliation, exile, or death. Serving as the bridge between the two parts of the tribe are the priestesses of Luthic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
it might subtly remove all known Dwarvish-speaking characters from the simulation until its familiarity with that language improves significantly.
The Yawning Portal. The most accurate and fleshed
.
Damage, Death, and Healing. Creatures can be hurt, healed, and killed in the simulation just as they can be in the real world, and a character reduced to 0 hit points makes death saving throws as normal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Quintus and another passenger shared. Ignatius was using the other privy at the time of Quintus’s death and heard the aasimar gasp before hitting the floor. Ignatius quickly reached the scene, but the
is less cooperative than when he was dead, for reasons explained in the “Motive” section below. He offers no possible reasons for why someone would want to kill him. Speaking with the Dead. If a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
bodytaker plant, the podling throws itself into battle and fights to the death. Roll on or choose a result from the Podling Behaviors table to inspire the unusual habits a podling might demonstrate
do so only in desperate cases, preferring to speak through their podlings—potentially speaking through several at once. A bodytaker plant grows where its seed fell from space, or it might later have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. “The safest place to be is behind the toughest warrior in the room.” Bond. “In life and in death, I’m the only one who matters.” Flaw. “Who can resist a little drama?” Knight Caradoc carries a
Caradoc was the name of an obscure knight of the Order of the Rose who died during the Cataclysm. Blood Trail. While speaking with Caradoc or after defeating him, the character with the highest passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
interrogation by speaking for the party and making a DC 15 Charisma check (Deception and Persuasion apply; Intimidation or Performance are met with scorn). Depending on how believable the party’s story is
guards to take the characters away. Getting caught stealing is punishable by death on the spot, but guards or the offended party might see some value in enslaving the culprits instead, so the characters