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Monsters
Curse of Strahd
cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, mending, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, detect evil and good, protection from evil and good, sanctuary
2nd level (3 slots
, and van Richten has lived with the horror of his familyâs destruction ever since. After destroying Baron Metus in turn, van Richten sought revenge against the Vistani and took up a life of
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
spells, requiring only verbal components:
At will: detect evil and good
1/day each: commune, raise dead
Magic Resistance. The Abbot has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical
nameless holy figure, whom others call the Abbot, was drawn to the abbey after Saint Markovia died by Strahd's hand. He sought to restore the abbey after it fell to corruption, but was himself
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
(spell save DC 21):
At will: alter self (can become Medium when changing his appearance), confusion, detect magic, fly, major image, stinking cloud, suggestion, wall of fire
Teleport. Moloch teleports
domain, vying against the other archdevils as he sought still greater power. This animosity worked in Asmodeusâs favor, since Asmodeus knew that Molochâs scheming helped keep the other
monsters
ability (spell save DC 19):
At Will: Detect Magic, Detect Thoughts, Light, Lightning Bolt (level 4 version), Mage Armor (included in AC), Mage Hand, Prestidigitation
2/Day Each: Scrying, Sending
formative influence.
Manshoon made many enemies and sought to preserve his power by crafting several clones. A magical accident decades ago caused all his clones to activate at once and fight against
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring only its pixie dust as a component:
At will: druidcraft
1/day each: confusion, dancing lights, detect evil
and good, detect thoughts, dispel magic, entangle, fly, phantasmal force, polymorph, sleep
Actions
Superior Invisibility. The pixie magically turns invisible until its concentration ends (as if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
sought out the mate raises the newborn couatl and instructs it as to its duties, so that it can complete whatever task the parent leaves unfinished. Couatl
Medium celestial, lawful good
Armor Class 19
, requiring only verbal components:
At will: detect evil and good, detect magic, detect thoughts
3/day each: bless, create food and water, cure wounds, lesser restoration, protection from poison
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
during your studies, and followers of Kruphix sought you out and recruited you to keep the knowledge within their ranks.
4 Beset by strange dreams, you consulted an oracle of Kruphix. Since
, you have proven yourself a devotee of realityâs mysteries and laws. You can cast detect magic with this trait a number of times equal to your Intelligence modifier (minimum of once). You regain all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Nine Hells. Asmodeus rewarded him by elevating Moloch to the rulership of Malbolge. For eons, Moloch ruled his domain, vying against the other archdevils as he sought still greater power. This animosity
spells, requiring no material components:
At will: alter self (can become Medium when changing his appearance), animate dead, burning hands (as a 7th-level spell), confusion, detect magic, fly, geas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Nine Hells. Asmodeus rewarded him by elevating him to the rulership of Malbolge. For eons, Moloch ruled his domain, vying against the other archdevils as he sought still greater power. This animosity
), confusion, detect magic, fly, major image, stinking cloud, suggestion, wall of fire
Teleport. Moloch teleports, along with any equipment he is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
sought revenge against the Vistani and took up a life of hunting evil monsters. The Waiting Game. Van Richten isnât a young man anymore. He knows his road is coming to an end, but his work isn't done
slots): cure wounds, detect evil and good, protection from evil and good, sanctuary
2nd level (3 slots): augury, lesser restoration, protection from poison
3rd level (3 slots): magic circle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
academy, and isnât looking for friendship from anyone. It shadows adventurers and casts detect thoughts spells on them to glean their true intentions. The mind flayer considers itself intellectually
fight breaks out. The Horned Sisters Two tiefling sisters named Turbulence and Violence sought to join the Arcane Brotherhood of Luskan but were turned down. They served aboard pirate ships for a few
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
lead down into what feels like a cellar. Itâs chilly in here, and you detect a subtle scent of iron in the air. From a distant spot within the chamber, sputtering candles illuminate a multitude of keys
!â Jingle Jangleâs obsession with keys serves as a cautionary tale for those who would enter into a bargain with Bavlorna Blightstraw. The goblin once sought the hagâs help in a desperate attempt to undo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. The mind flayer fanatics sensed this psychic weakness when they sought to negotiate with Golcuus about using its labyrinth. Instead of diplomacy, they simply blasted the beholderâs sanity and
transformed it into a miserable, obsessive shell of its former self. The Eyepiece. A detect magic spell or similar magic reveals an aura of divination magic on the unbroken eyepiece. A character who looks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
ever match me in the Art is Gromph Baenre. I think we knew from the moment we met that we were destined to be rivals. But where I sought only to master the Art, Gromph was also an astute political
insanity of the demon lords spreads. Gromph Baenre vanished following the ritual. Vizeran has not been able to detect any trace of his rival archmage using any of the resources at his command. Demogorgon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
throne is fixed to the platform and canât be moved. It radiates an aura of transmutation magic to a detect magic spell. A character who searches the throne and succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence
an aura of abjuration magic if detect magic is cast on it. Among the carved symbols on the cabinet is a glyph created by the symbol (pain) spell. A character who searches the cabinets for traps finds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
) score of 15 or higher detect a cool, fresh breeze from the east. P14e. The words âKnock Firstâ have been carved in Common into a heavy plank door. The bandits in the room beyond (see area P16) wrote
detect the stench of rotten flesh from the north. If the top chest is opened, it sprays poisoned darts in all directions. Each creature within 10 feet of the chest must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
â). Treasure. Zala carries two spell scrolls (crown of madness and sleep) and a spellbook that contains the following spells: arcane lock, detect magic, detect thoughts, knock, mage armor, magic missile
northernmost room find a spellbook that contains the following spells: comprehend languages, detect magic, detect thoughts, identify, mage armor, misty step, Tashaâs hideous laughter, and unseen servant. D17
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
five charms. One of those charms is the key that unlocks the door to the antechamber (area T8). Cupboard. This magic cupboard radiates an aura of conjuration to a detect magic spell. It generates food
be confirmed by a detect evil and good spell or similar magic. Dark swirls of noxious steam fill this circular chamber, whose floor is taken up mostly by a large reflecting pool. Runes carved into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Lohezet ordered an outpost established there. A servant of the Dragon Queen and a fervent antiquarian, Lohezet sought to discover the forgotten ruinâs secrets. Dragon Army soldiers and captives worked
for 10 feet. A detect magic spell reveals it emanates an aura of transmutation magic. A character who inspects the Spawning Shard and succeeds on a DC 18 Intelligence (Arcana) check determines the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
was the original god of magic. She is said to have created the Weave, which enables spellcasting. A Netherese mage named Karsus sought to steal Mystrylâs godly power. To prevent certain doom from
its top, with an open eye carved above it. Close examination reveals that the pupil of the eye is a stone button that can be pressed. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of divination magic around the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
per Spell Comprehend languages, detect magic, disguise self, feather fall, illusory script, protection from evil and good, shield, Tenserâs floating disk 25 gp Arcane lock, darkvision, detect
forgotten in the City of Doors. In life, Aoskar subtly spread his worship through every portal in the Cage. Aoskar foolishly sought to seize control of Sigil from the Lady of Pain, but now the god and his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
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Spellcasting (Psionics). Qunbraxel casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: detect magic
, detect thoughts, levitate, mage armor (self only), mage hand (the hand is invisible), prestidigitation
2/day each: confusion, sending, telekinesis
1/day each: dominate monster, plane shift (self only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
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Investigating. Viewed in white light, the circular tile is red. A detect magic spell can reveal that the tile and statue give off an aura of transmutation. The runes on the tileâs inner edge read, in
doing? âI am Belak, called the Outcast. My circle expelled me, the fools. Why? Because I dared to expand natureâs reach in ways they couldnât grasp. I have found what I sought in the Gulthias Tree
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
one another. A detect magic spell reveals a dim aura of necromantic magic around each one. Each figurine represents someone who was killed by Charmayne. Five of the victims were guards or nobles who
him all that he sought.
The next match would give him a soul bright and stark,
Three matches to go, while the world faded dark.
Charmayne drew upon this tale for inspiration while plotting the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
storeroom, hunting for food. If the beetles detect the characters, the beetles hiss and attack. Treasure. This room contains spare parts for the machinery and traps in area B1. Strewn throughout the room are
wooden candlesticks, an offering bowl, and a holy symbol shaped like an eye. A mangled human corpse slumps against the altar.
The corpse is a thief who sought to plunder the ziggurat but fell to one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
to the rear wall. B4: Wall of Hubris Craig J Spearing Five wizards sought to siphon power from the realm of Ilvaash,
whom they assumed was weak. The wizards were wrong Five human corpses slump
is to open a gate, but sheâs learned that theyâre more deeply connected to the Briny Maze. When she overloads the charge by casting chain lightning into a rod, she can cast detect thoughts the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Zastra. Lysan and Zastra know the following information: Last Voyage. The Lambent Zenith was a sailing ship that sought to herald hope, community, and order across the multiverse. But this mission came
the âAccessing the Rod Pieceâ section earlier in this chapter). Inspecting the safe room via a Detect Magic spell or a similar effect reveals a strong aura of abjuration magic, as well as two tethers






