despite image are becoming

Archaic

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

target ends.Archaics are towering, multi-armed creatures overflowing with magic. Despite their solitude, archaics carry vast understanding of magic and the world’s history, as well as the ability

that brought the Founder Dragons into being. In that outrush of creative force, the oracle’s soul can be caught in the tide and clad in the very substance of the world, becoming an archaic

Miska the Wolf-Spider

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

, Minor Illusion, Web 2/day each: Dominate Monster, Mass Suggestion, Mirror Image, Telekinesis, TeleportMiska can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can

the planes and becoming known as the Rod of Seven Parts. The rod is the key to releasing Miska from his long imprisonment.Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Fire

Tarul Var

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

"} days, regaining all his hit points and becoming active again. The new body appears within 5 feet of the phylactery. Spellcasting. Var is a 12th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is

*, mirror image, scorching ray 3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, dispel magic, fireball 4th level (3 slots): dimension door*, Evard's black tentacles* 5th level (3 slots): cloudkill*, scrying 6th level

Young Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

-orange and have a cloudy or filmy look. As they age, their scales harden and clarify, becoming translucent and faceted, and ranging from bright yellow to rich amber in color. Their bodies are wider at the

for new growth and construction. Despite being competent swimmers and making their lairs on seacoasts and in brackish marshes, topaz dragons hate the water. Unfortunately, their favorite food is giant

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

her beloved boy, who, in her mind, is eternally blessed. Despite the horrors Strahd has wrought, Lysaga still envisions him as the perfect child she delivered into the world. Strahd is the only thing in

imparted to Lysaga the secret of longevity, which requires her to bathe in the blood of beasts on nights of the new moon. Failure to do so causes Lysaga to age rapidly, becoming mere dust and bones in a

Topaz Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

; scales are dull yellow-orange and have a cloudy or filmy look. As they age, their scales harden and clarify, becoming translucent and faceted, and ranging from bright yellow to rich amber in color

dust, clearing the way for new growth and construction. Despite being competent swimmers and making their lairs on seacoasts and in brackish marshes, topaz dragons hate the water. Unfortunately

High Fae Noble

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

, prestidigitation, suggestion 1/day each: major image, zone of truthThe high fae can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn. Capricious Step. Immediately after taking damage, the

Lord demands fealty and respect from their followers. But despite their austere demeanor, the Kindly Lord is also known for following their own mysterious whims, journeying to the farthest reaches of Eldraine to satiate their curiosity.Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Arcturia

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Rejuvenation"} days, regaining all its hit points and becoming active again. The new body appears within 5 feet of the phylactery. Spellcasting. The lich is an 18th

, shield, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, enlarge/reduce, Melf's acid arrow, mirror image 3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, dispel magic, fireball, slow 4th level (3 slots): blight

Bael

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, invisibility, major image 3/day each: dispel magic, fly, suggestion, wall of fire 1/day: dominate monster Teleport. Bael teleports, along with any equipment he is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet

interests at Mammon’s court, which leaves him free to pursue his battle lust. Despite his lack of interest in affairs outside battle, or perhaps because of it, Bael has gained a small

Ezmerelda d'Avenir

Monsters Curse of Strahd

): darkvision, knock, mirror image 3rd level (3 slots): clairvoyance, lightning bolt, magic circle 4th level (1 slot): greater invisibilityMultiattack. Ezmerelda makes three attacks: two with her +1 rapier

, a Vistana, is the protégé of Rudolph van Richten—despite the fact that her first encounter with the vampire hunter was anything but pleasant. Witness to Tragedy. When Ezmerelda

Lady Illmarrow

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

","rollAction":"Rejuvenation"} days, regaining all her hit points and becoming active again. The new body appears within two hundred miles of the location at which she was destroyed. Spellcasting. Illmarrow

missile, shield, sleep 2nd level (3 slots): blur, detect thoughts, mirror image 3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, counterspell, fireball, fly, lightning bolt 4th level (3 slots): blight, confusion

Ancient Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragon wyrmling;topaz dragon wyrmlings' scales are dull yellow-orange and have a cloudy or filmy look. As they age, their scales harden and clarify, becoming translucent and faceted, and ranging from

crumbling structures and diseased plants to dust, clearing the way for new growth and construction. Despite being competent swimmers and making their lairs on seacoasts and in brackish marshes, topaz

Adult Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragon wyrmlings' scales are dull yellow-orange and have a cloudy or filmy look. As they age, their scales harden and clarify, becoming translucent and faceted, and ranging from bright yellow to rich

diseased plants to dust, clearing the way for new growth and construction. Despite being competent swimmers and making their lairs on seacoasts and in brackish marshes, topaz dragons hate the water

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

ability (spell save DC 20): At will: mage hand (the hand is invisible), minor illusion 1/day each: detect thoughts, dispel magic, etherealness, major image, misleadThe dragon can take 3 legendary

volcanic lairs often puts them in conflict with fire giant;fire giants. Despite their reluctance to reveal themselves to strangers, emerald dragons might approach experienced adventurers in the hopes

Mind Flayer Lich (Illithilich) Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Rejuvenation"} days, regaining all its hit points and becoming active again. The new body appears within 5 feet of the phylactery. Spellcasting. The lich is an 18th

arrow, detect thoughts, invisibility, mirror image 3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, counterspell, dispel magic, fireball 4th level (3 slots): blight, dimension door 5th level (3 slots): cloudkill

Lich Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Days"} days, regaining all its hit points and becoming active again. The new body appears within 5 feet of the phylactery. Spellcasting. The lich is an 18th-level

, detect thoughts, invisibility, mirror image 3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, counterspell, dispel magic, fireball 4th level (3 slots): blight, dimension door 5th level (3 slots): cloudkill, scrying

Valindra Shadowmantle Legacy

monsters Tomb of Annihilation

;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Rejuvenation"} days, regaining all its hit points and becoming active again. The new body appears within 5 feet of the phylactery. Spellcasting

(at will): mage hand, prestidigitation, ray of frost 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, magic missile, shield, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): acid arrow, detect thoughts, invisibility, mirror image

Biha Babir

monsters

components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At Will: Create or Destroy Water, Detect Magic, Major Image 2/Day Each: Control Water (Flood, Part Water, or Redirect Flow

typically presents as a marid crowned in coral, with her lower half lengthening into a sinewy, eel-like tail. History Before becoming ruler of Maran Saya, Biha Babir worked as a spy. She has

The Vanthampur Family

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard to fulfill her ultimate goal of becoming the new grand duke of Baldur’s Gate. When not engaged in political matters, she conducts her most secret business in the dungeon

. Thurstwell’s real problem is that his mother doesn’t see him as her successor, and is grooming Amrik to fill that role. Despite his jealousy, Thurstwell would never visit harm upon Amrik for fear of incurring

43. The Smoking Mirrors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

next to its own reflection. This mirror falsely predicts the viewer’s death. The ghostly image takes on the appearance of a monster or a trap from this adventure. The image then assaults and kills the

incarnation. The image says, in Olman, “Command me to answer, and I shall.” The image of a long-dead Olman is superimposed on the character’s reflection. A command spell can cause the spirit to answer

M5. Dressing Room

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

remain at the theater. The hag assures Hurly that his talent is becoming more refined and respected with every performance—but the magic mirrors in this room tell him a different story. It’s clear to

enchanted to display an image that corresponds to a performer’s standing with Endelyn. What a creature sees in a mirror depends on how Endelyn feels about that creature: If Endelyn is tolerant or unaware of

Secret of Chief Yarb-Gnock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

wrecked caravan, he engineered a costume for himself. Disguised as a half-metal goblin, he infiltrated the goblins’ lair and did his best to fit in, cleverly using silent image spells to hide the

way through the mountain pass, forcing Chief Yarb-Gnock to send goblin wagons far and wide in search of food and resources. Despite his best efforts, the gnome-in-goblin’s-clothing could sense that

Darkon

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

strange shapes and figures within. What happens to the lands claimed by the Shroud is a mystery, and none who enter it return. Despite facing gradual annihilation, Darkon’s living population largely ignores

king’s obvious successor. These would-be tyrants blame one another for the domain’s dissolution, and each believes they alone can save Darkon by becoming its sole ruler.

Crypt Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

of the Talhund. Dwarven Made The crypt is solid dwarven construction. Its stone remains strong despite millennia of neglect. Carvings of dwarf priests are prevalent, as are carvings of mountain peaks

d6 and consult the Crypt Hauntings table to determine the nature of the ghostly image or effect encountered there (or choose one that seems evocative). A haunting can’t leave the location where it’s

9. Metal Pools

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

pool liquid steel. Despite being liquefied, the metal is cool to the touch. A detect magic spell reveals a strong aura of transmutation magic emanating from each pool. No matter how much metal is

removed from a pool, its depth never changes. Metal removed from the pool solidifies instantly, becoming as strong and immutable as wrought iron or cold steel. The metal instantly hardens upon leaving the

Secret Grotto Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

, illusory image of Secretary Wei appears in the center of the chamber. “Your service is much appreciated, adventurers,” the image says grimly. “But you’ve learned just enough to be dangerous. I won’t

Secretary then hesitates, and the image wavers. “Zhong Yin, I will not be retrieving you as planned,” she says. “I am sorry.” The image flickers, then vanishes. Any attempt to respond to

History

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

, Miska’s opponents crafted an artifact to bind him in an extraplanar prison. This rod broke apart after sealing him in Pandemonium, scattering across the planes and becoming known as the Rod of Seven

save DC 21): At will: Disguise Self, Invisibility, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion, Web 2/day each: Dominate Monster, Mass Suggestion, Mirror Image, Telekinesis, Teleport Bonus Actions Demand

Tarul Var

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

intact, Var gains a new body in 1d10 days, regaining all his hit points and becoming active again. The new body appears within 5 feet of the phylactery. Spellcasting. Var is a 12th-level spellcaster

,* prestidigitation, ray of frost 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, magic missile, shield, unseen servant* 2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, flaming sphere,* mirror image, scorching ray 3rd

Circles

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

and sleep. After becoming enthralled by Zuggtmoy, Phylo decided the myconids would meld exclusively within their own circle, and only the circle leaders would meld with the other circle leaders and the

and morality, their lives centered on living fully each day and worrying little about the future and nothing at all about the past. Despite the communal nature of their existence, they are individuals

Paths of Escape

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Paths of Escape Despite the inexorable pull of Erebos’s lash, even death itself can end—or at least be forestalled. Simply walking out the way one entered isn’t an option—Athreos refuses to ferry

’ lost identities continue to exist, though, becoming eidolons, which scatter throughout the mortal realm, having no connection to their Returned bodies. (See chapter 6 for more information about eidolons

Wood Elves: The Tairnadal

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

champions of Dhakaan — live on after death, becoming the patron ancestors of the Tairnadal. Upon reaching adulthood, a Tairnadal elf forms a bond with one of these ancestors and strives to follow in

Tairnadal most often encountered in Khorvaire. Despite sharing a homeland with the Aereni, the Tairnadal have distinct religious traditions, revering their patron ancestors rather than the Undying Court. In

Gods of Good

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

. Rather, their highest pursuit is preserving mortal choice, despite the sorrowful knowledge that mortals sometimes choose ruinous paths. Symbols Left to Right: Paladine, Branchala, and Habbakuk

animal life, the sea, and the balance of nature. Many sailors, farmers, and hunters revere him. His holy sites are often marked with the image of a blue bird or a phoenix wreathed in blue flames

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

(your choice). The cure wounds spell restores no hit points for you. 13 You have an innate sense of direction. You automatically succeed on ability checks made to avoid becoming lost. Whenever

Anything poisonous within 50 feet of you is automatically detected and marked by the image of a small frog that is visible only to you. A dozen small frogs constantly follow you around, chirping loudly

Mire of Doubt

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

. A stone pier juts from one end near a winding path. A light fog clings to the trees, making whorls and eddies despite the lack of wind. Two spirit nagas named Valsyx and Charnyz lurk in the swamp on

precision. She knows major image rather than water breathing. Charnyz is at home in the mire and isn’t slowed by its difficult terrain. Charnyz’s Ruse. If approached in her lair, Charnyz offers an

Bael

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

battle lust. Despite his lack of interest in affairs outside battle, or perhaps because of it, Bael has gained a small following of cultists. Those who worship at his altar call him the King of Hell

), animate dead, charm person, detect magic, inflict wounds (as an 8th-level spell), invisibility (self only), major image 3/day each: counterspell, dispel magic, fly, suggestion, wall of fire 1/day

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