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Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
with something? Are you driven by justice or a selfish desire? Any of these motivations could manifest in the form of your astral self.
A monk who follows the Way of the Astral Self believes their body is an illusion. They see their Focus as a representation of their true form, an astral self. This astral self has the capacity to be
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Produced by a special needle, this magic tattoo appears on your body as whatever you desire.
Tattoo Attunement. To attune to this item, you hold the needle to your skin where you want the tattoo to
skin. Whatever form it takes, it is always obviously a tattoo. It can range in size from no smaller than a copper piece to an intricate work of art that covers all your skin.
Disguise Self. As an
classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
something? Are you driven by justice or a selfish desire? Any of these motivations could manifest in the form of your astral self.
A monk who follows the Way of the Astral Self believes their body is an illusion. They see their ki as a representation of their true form, an astral self. This astral self has the capacity to be a
races
opterans often lose this sense of self-preservation, a behaviour change that the uneducated might describe as ‘disturbing’.
Natural Performers
Due to their brilliant colouration and
, and ready for adventure. However, the destruction of an opteran’s home, the search for a loved one, or the desire to be the next Wings of a Butterfly could all be worthy motivators to risk undergoing the change.
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
idol can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: charm person, cure wounds, disguise self, thaumaturgy
1/day each: commune, dominate person, insect plague, mass
down to the Material Plane. One sin led to their fall: the desire to be worshiped by mortals. Now in the mortal realm, most radiant idols gather cults of devoted followers.
Fallen Angels. The insatiable
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
spells, requiring no material components:
3/day each: alter self, command, detect magic
1/day: plane shift (self only)
Magic Resistance Aura. While holding Nepenthe, Isolde creates an aura in a 10-foot
Isolde place her devotion to the carnival above her desire to leave it.
When Isolde’s fey carnival crossed paths with another carnival from the Shadowfell, the eladrin found the escape she
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
spell attacks). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: detect thoughts, disguise self, mage hand, minor illusion
3/day each: charm person, detect magic
existence, catering to their every whim and desire. While he is equally cordial to all guests of the Wandering Emporium, those entering his establishment fall under a special contract and therefore
classes
Player’s Handbook
power. Different Monks conceptualize this power in various ways: as breath, energy, life force, essence, or self, for example. Whether channeled as a striking display of martial prowess or as a subtler
to fuel their determination and discipline.
Monks generally view adventures as tests of their physical and mental development. They are driven by a desire to accomplish a greater mission than merely
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
seriously, approaching their adventures as personal tests of their physical and spiritual growth. As a rule, monks care little for material wealth and are driven by a desire to accomplish a greater
+30 ft.
Empty Body
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Perfect Self
Class Features
As a monk, you gain the following class features.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Mechanical Guides The mechanical guides are programmed to serve their agent masters—and to self-destruct in the event that anyone else attempts to take control of them. Still, exposure to the power
of the components of the Infernal Machine might change a guide’s programming, allowing the characters to befriend and permanently claim it as a companion or ally. If this happens, a guide’s time traveling ability can be curtailed as you desire.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Masquerade Tattoo Wondrous item (tattoo), common (requires attunement) Produced by a special needle, this magic tattoo appears on your body as whatever you desire. Tattoo Attunement. To attune to
intricate work of art that covers all your skin. Disguise Self. As an action, you can use the tattoo to cast the disguise self spell (DC 13 to discern the disguise). Once the spell is cast from the tattoo, it can’t be cast from the tattoo again until the next dawn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. The Cassalanters have no desire to kill the characters, even in self-defense. They take great pains to divide and subdue the party with their magic while not inflicting grievous harm. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Common Deck The four suits of the common deck are described below. Coins The suit of coins symbolizes desire for personal and material gain. It also represents gluttony, lust, and obsession. On the
, as well as illness and disease. On the side of good, this suit represents willpower and dedication. On the side of evil, it signifies weakness of character, self-doubt, and betrayal of one’s ideals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Radiant Idol A radiant idol was an angel that was banished from the celestial realm of Syrania and cast down to the Material Plane. One sin led to their fall: the desire to be worshiped by mortals
self to hide its corruption, presenting an image of celestial glory. The Weight of Corruption. When a radiant idol achieves a sizable following through silvered words and demonstrations of power, its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
wind, a flash of fire and smoke, or a burst of water and foam. Rule or Be Ruled. Mortal servants validate a genie’s power and high self-opinion. A hundred flattering voices are music to a genie’s ears
objects of their desire. This constant indulgence has made them decadent, while their supreme power over reality makes them haughty and arrogant. Their vast palaces overflow with wonders and sensory
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
absolute evil, demons have no concept of empathy. Each demon believes that only its needs and desires matter. This self-centeredness applies even with regard to other demons. These fiends have no
status, and they typically don’t set impossible goals — a lesser demon, for instance, might simply run amok when unleashed into the world, its only desire to spread chaos, but a marilith or other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
various ways: as breath, energy, life force, essence, or self, for example. Whether channeled as a striking display of martial prowess or as a subtler manifestation of defense and speed, this power
view adventures as tests of their physical and mental development. They are driven by a desire to accomplish a greater mission than merely slaying monsters and plundering treasure; they strive to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
beautiful illustrations of woodland scenes, art, and jewelry. Delicate handwriting accompanies the illustrations, in the form of short prayers and meditations dedicated to seeking self-worth, techniques
encouragement and advice on grooming and self-confidence. As it does so, the illusion shows the creature looking into the mirror, but changing and grooming its skin, hair, makeup, and clothing as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. (Evil) 4 Paranoia. Others are planning to kill and eat me. I must find a way to kill and eat them first. (Chaotic) 5 Self-Sufficiency. When the time comes, even my allies will die by my hand. (Evil
flee from opponents that can match my strength. 3 My supposed allies are my first victims. 4 Deep down inside, I am terrified I will fail Yeenoghu. 5 My desire to torment my foes sometimes gives them the opportunity to outwit me. 6 My arrogance causes me to overlook opportunities.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
power. Different Monks conceptualize this power in various ways: as breath, energy, life force, essence, or self, for example. Whether channeled as a striking display of martial prowess or as a
fuel their determination and discipline. Monks generally view adventures as tests of their physical and mental development. They are driven by a desire to accomplish a greater mission than merely slaying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
. Behold ye now his wondrous triumphs. Diderius extends wisdom, and Diderius offers knowledge. Which do you seek?”
If a response of “We seek wisdom,” or “We desire knowledge” is given, or the
characters roleplay an obsequious or self-deprecating response that might please an egotistical wizard, the statues respond. They say, “Diderius shall grant you what you seek, but only if you heed him and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. Behold ye now his wondrous triumphs. Diderius extends wisdom, and Diderius offers knowledge. Which do you seek?”
If a response of “We seek wisdom,” or “We desire knowledge” is given, or the
characters roleplay an obsequious or self-deprecating response that might please an egotistical wizard, the statues respond. They say, “Diderius shall grant you what you seek, but only if you heed him and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
feast of meat, either raw or barely cooked, along with copious amounts of intoxicants, followed by ritual self-mutilation—scarring themselves to demonstrate their devotion to Mogis. (PETER MOHRBACHER
) MYTHS OF MOGIS
The tales of Mogis’s deeds exemplify his need to unmake, his brutality, and his desire to destroy his hated brother.
The Endless Feud. One legend claims that Mogis and Iroas were once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Wish 9th-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V Duration: Instantaneous Wish is the mightiest spell a mortal creature can cast. By simply speaking aloud, you can alter the
; the greater the wish, the greater the likelihood that something goes wrong. This spell might simply fail, the effect you desire might only be partly achieved, or you might suffer some unforeseen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Wish 9th-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V Duration: Instantaneous Wish is the mightiest spell a mortal creature can cast. By simply speaking aloud, you can alter the
; the greater the wish, the greater the likelihood that something goes wrong. This spell might simply fail, the effect you desire might only be partly achieved, or you might suffer some unforeseen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
consumed with self-pity. She’s in no mood to fight or have a conversation, so she mumbles and curses to herself, attacking only in self-defense. Both hags’ stat blocks appear in appendix B. The
their magic to drive others to do the opposite of what they desire. All the book’s writing is backward. Pity He’s an Elf is a collection of illustrated short stories about an elf adventurer named Aethyn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
that lurks in the abyssal depths. The wretched Faceless Lord cares nothing for cultists or mortal servants, and its sole desire is to turn all creatures into formless copies of its horrid self. Zuggtmoy
Queen’s realm. Layer 88: The Gaping Maw The Sibilant Beast and the self-styled Prince of Demons, Demogorgon yearns for nothing less than undoing the order of the multiverse. A two-headed monster who seems
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. After that, the beneficiary suddenly experiences the opposite of the intended effect of the ritual, which transforms the creature into the dark reflection of its initial desire. For example, those
in any way they desire. The character retains their ability scores and class features, but changes their racial traits if applicable. Youth. A character who bargains for youth has their age reduced to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
the abyssal depths. The wretched Faceless Lord cares nothing for cultists or mortal servants, and its sole desire is to turn all creatures into formless copies of its horrid self. In its resting state
horns and hooves. Demogorgon The Sibilant Beast and the self-styled Prince of Demons, Demogorgon yearns for nothing less than undoing the order of the multiverse. An insane assemblage of features and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
When Clans Collapse We have but one desire — revenge against those who drove us out of our home.
— Queen Helgret Deephammer,
of the Deephammer clan in exile
For all the attention dwarves pay to
for their home. But the clan must survive, even if only as a shell of its former self, and so every clan has a contingency plan to secure a safe escape for the stronghold’s children and enough adults
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Wish Level 9 Conjuration (Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: Self
Components: V
Duration: Instantaneous
Wish is the mightiest spell a mortal can cast. By simply speaking aloud, you
possible. The DM has great latitude in ruling what occurs in such an instance; the greater the wish, the greater the likelihood that something goes wrong. This spell might simply fail, the effect you desire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Wish Level 9 Conjuration (Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: Self
Components: V
Duration: Instantaneous
Wish is the mightiest spell a mortal can cast. By simply speaking aloud, you
possible. The DM has great latitude in ruling what occurs in such an instance; the greater the wish, the greater the likelihood that something goes wrong. This spell might simply fail, the effect you desire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Evereska I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Evereska, but I will be brief for I have no desire to publish all its secrets. I shall endeavor to describe my own homeland in as unbiased a way as I
staff the inn when traders come to see what goods can be reaped from the region. Evereska is self-sufficient, but its citizens in their travels sometimes stop at the Halfway Inn and, if traders are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
of the Nine Hells, from the first layer to the ninth, in a single day—if the powers of the Nine Hells desire it. Or it could take weeks for travelers to make a grueling trek across a single layer
other lawful planes might feel their ties of loyalty to each other growing stronger, while those who visit Limbo and other chaotic planes might become temporarily more independent or self-absorbed. These
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
to life. You, as Dungeon Master, must continue to improvise and create, for your players will certainly desire more specifics, seek to do things not provided for herein, and generally defy
ruthlessness, their opponents fought with reckless abandon and self-sacrifice. How you manage this conflict in your game must be based on knowledge that only you can have. The upshot of this whole series