disaster inspire are bolt

Eldritch Eddy

monsters

Magic Resistance. The eddy has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The eddy makes two attacks, using Searing Swipe or Arcane Bolt in any combination

’s choice). Arcane Bolt. Ranged Attack Roll: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Arcane Bolt"}, range 120 ft. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d10+3", "rollType

Use of Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

Use of Magic Magic plays a powerful role on a fantasy battlefield. A wizard armed with fireball or lightning bolt serves as a deadly artillery unit, while clerics can roam the battlefield, using cure

wounds to heal the injured. In the chaos of battle, spells such as message, sending, or thaumaturgy can make the difference between triumph and disaster. In a narrative battle, the simplest way to

Specter

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

. Specters seek creatures and locations that exude evil and feed on the suffering they inspire. Roll on or choose a result from the Specter Haunts table to inspire where a specter lurks. Specter Haunts

a disaster or mass death. Specter Medium Undead, Chaotic Evil AC 12 Initiative +2 (12) HP 22 (5d8) Speed 30 ft., Fly 50 ft. (hover) Ability Score Mod Save Str 1 −5 −5 Dex 14 +2 +2 Con

Animal Lord

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

faces environmental disaster or droves of animals are otherwise in jeopardy. Valera Lutfullina Among the best-known animal lords are those that represent cats, hawks, lizards, and wolves, but

personality and traits associated with the creature it resembles. Roll on or choose results from the relevant Animal Lord Appearances table to inspire what creature an animal lord resembles.

Helmed Horror

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

Helmed Horror Armor with a Warrior’s Purpose Habitat: Any; Treasure: Armaments Nikki Dawes A helmed horror proves immune to a mage’s Lightning Bolt spell Helmed horrors are suits of armor animated

any number of assignments. Roll on or choose a result from the Helmed Horror Directives table to inspire what tasks helmed horrors perform. Helmed Horror Directives 1d6 The Helmed Horror Follows

Stone Golem

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

. Roll on or choose a result from the Stone Golem Orders table to inspire the commands a stone golem follows. Stone Golem Orders 1d6 The Stone Golem Follows Orders To... 1 Allow only those

. Magic Resistance. The golem has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Actions Multiattack. The golem makes two attacks, using Slam or Force Bolt in any

Appendix B: Bestiary

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

Manifestations table to inspire what happens right before an eldritch eddy arises. Eldritch Eddy Manifestations 1d6 Right Before an Eddy Manifests … 1 Brightly colored sparks fly through the air like

has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Actions Multiattack. The eddy makes two attacks, using Searing Swipe or Arcane Bolt in any combination. Searing Swipe

Cackler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Cackler Cacklers are small, jabbering jesters that spice up Rakdos performances with their chaotic antics. Their incessant cackling can inspire uncontrollable laughter by making everything — even the

innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: fire bolt 1/day: Tasha’s hideous laughter Last Laugh. When the cackler dies, it releases a dying laugh that scars

Banshee

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

beauty—natural or otherwise—risk returning as a banshee. All manner of torments might give rise to a banshee. Roll on or choose a result from the Banshee Sorrows table to inspire how a banshee’s

a lost love and haunt their grave. 4 Presage a disaster or tragedy. 5 Seek the return of a stolen treasure. 6 Slay those more beautiful than it was in life. Domenico Cava

Drider

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

Metamorphoses table to inspire how supernatural driders come into being. Michael Broussard Drider Metamorphoses 1d6 The Drider Gained Its Form As... 1 A blessing from a deity of assassins

means of escaping disaster or some worse fate. 5 A mutation after exposure to chaotic planar energies or strange Underdark radiations. 6 A punishment from a spiteful god, like Lolth or the Queen of

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

ideas for how you might use the Heralds of the Comet to drive the action of an entire campaign. Heralds as an Adversary Use these ideas to inspire adventures that feature the Heralds of the Comet as

an antagonist: Awakened Destruction. The Heralds of the Comet acquires magic that allows it to unleash a powerful force of destruction: a natural disaster, a rampaging monster, or a magical

Spirit Naga

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

of diabolical knowledge and evil inspiration. Other villains often seek out spirit nagas as advisers and allies. Roll on or choose a result from the Spirit Naga Grievances table to inspire what

, Minor Illusion, Water Breathing 2/Day Each: Detect Thoughts, Dimension Door, Hold Person (level 3 version), Lightning Bolt (level 4 version)

World-Shaking Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

tables below to randomly generate an event to inspire your imagination. The attempt to justify a random result can reveal unforeseen possibilities. To get started, select a world-shaking event category

or roll on the World-Shaking Events table. World-Shaking Events d10 Event 1 Rise of a leader or an era 2 Fall of a leader or an era 3 Cataclysmic disaster 4 Assault or invasion 5 Rebellion

Worshiping Keranos

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

legends told of Keranos’s deeds demonstrate his wisdom and wrath, dispensed in equal measure. Epiphany. The lightning bolt is a symbol of both Keranos’s fury and his ability to inspire. Pondering this

frivolously or in jest, since he might well smite the offender with a bolt from the blue. In Akros, where Queen Cymede actively promoted the worship of Keranos, elaborate ceremonies are conducted

Adventure Types

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

. Each step provides tables from which you can select the basic elements of your adventure. Alternatively, roll on the tables and see how the random results inspire you. You can mix up the order of the

Goal 1 Locate a dungeon or other site of interest (roll on the Dungeon Goals table to find out why). 2 Assess the scope of a natural or unnatural disaster. 3 Escort an NPC to a destination. 4 Arrive at

Inquisitor of the Tome

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

inquisitors’ zealous and sometimes brutal methods inspire terror in many communities throughout the multiverse. Each Ulmist inquisitor belongs to one of three orders that harness the power of psionics

attacks. Silver Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage, or 9 (1d10 + 4) if used with two hands, plus 18 (4d8) force damage. Force Bolt

Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

, methods, and weaknesses. Let the tables that follow inspire you. Villain’s Scheme d8 Objective and Scheme 1 Immortality (d4) 1 Acquire a legendary item to prolong life 2 Ascend to godhood 3 Become

disaster 6 Utterly destroy a bloodline or clan 5 Passion (d4) 1 Prolong the life of a loved one 2 Prove worthy of another person’s love 3 Raise or restore a dead loved one 4 Destroy rivals for another

Tymora

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

the Dawn Cataclysm, there was but one goddess of luck, Tyche. Ever flirting with fortune and disaster, Lady Luck bestowed and withdrew her favor at a whim. When her current paramour, Lathander, started

out with a bolt of purifying light. Tyche’s rotted core split down the middle and a smaller, brighter version of the goddess of luck stepped out, allowing the goddess of the moon to save that which was

Astral Blights

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

everyone has been discussing the deluge of falling stars that has lit up the evening sky for the past several nights. Some say these celestial events are omens of impending disaster. Others believe

Crystalline Vine. If the characters make their way toward the enormous crystalline vine, see “Crystalline Vine” below. Make for the Outskirts. If the characters bolt through the streets and alleys toward the

Storm Giant

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

, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 35 (4d12 + 9) bludgeoning damage. Lightning Strike (Recharge 5–6). The giant hurls a magical lightning bolt at a point it can see within 500 feet of it. Each

beginnings and ends of fortune and disaster, and find the patterns within seemingly unrelated events. By reading omens and prophesying, storm giants learn of vast secrets previously unknown and

Upper Levels and Cellar

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

brought word of disaster. A war galley fully loaded with pirates approaches from the southwest. It flies the flag of the raiders and bears the name of the cursed ship Tammeraut. We must prepare what

already faced it, or if it is feeding on one of the party members after besting that character in combat (see “Look Out Above”). 25. Bolt-Hole A rickety ladder leads down from the larder into a musty

Adventure Models

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

world than it does with the giants themselves. These adventures might be disaster stories, where characters might help bystanders escape. The source of the disaster might be a conflict between two giants

inspire adventures leading characters into ancient giant ruins. You can also use the locations in chapter 4 as destinations for these adventures; each of those locations includes its own suggested

Adventure Situations by Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Adventure Situations by Level Use the tables in this section to inspire adventure ideas for characters of different levels, with the range of possible levels grouped into four tiers. You can roll on

one shape-shifting monster also attends. 15 A ship carrying a valuable treasure or an evil Artifact sinks in a storm or monster attack. 16 A natural disaster was actually caused by magic gone awry or

Cleric Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Domain Inspire Valor and Smite Foes War has many manifestations. It can make heroes of ordinary people. It can be desperate and horrific, with acts of cruelty and cowardice eclipsing instances of

listed spells prepared. War Domain Spells Cleric Level Prepared Spells 3 Guiding Bolt, Magic Weapon, Shield of Faith, Spiritual Weapon 5 Crusader’s Mantle, Spirit Guardians 7 Fire Shield, Freedom of

Paladin Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

following tenets: Endeavor to be known by your deeds. Face hardships with courage. Inspire others to strive for glory. Level 3: Inspiring Smite Immediately after you cast Divine Smite, you can expend one

level specified in the Oath of Glory Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared. Oath of Glory Spells Paladin Level Spells 3 Guiding Bolt, Heroism 5 Enhance Ability

Cultists of the Dead Three

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

spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, sacred flame, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): bane, bless, cure wounds, guiding bolt (see “Actions” below) 2nd level (3 slots): blindness/deafness

. Guiding Bolt (1st-Level Spell; Requires a Spell Slot). Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit, range 120 ft., one creature. Hit: 14 (4d6) radiant damage, and the next attack roll made against the target before

A Detour to Neverwinter

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

by the eruption of Mount Hotenow years before. Citizens are still rebuilding from that disaster, largely thanks to the extra taxes Lord Neverember levies against the wealthy. The city’s poorer

of Neverwinter alive. No amount of threatening or cajoling can inspire her to assist the characters. She suggests that they acquire the book, seal it inside something else so as to avoid accidentally

Portal Encounters

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

curse, but a character who succeeds on a DC 11 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check can go through the motions to calm Incindorita and inspire the crew. Spot the Rocks. Captain Nuxoll needs someone

Donaar Blit’zen, when taking over the operations of the Dran & Courtier and attempting to rebrand for the night. Though the endeavor was an overall disaster, the brand remains unnervingly strong

Wedding Itinerary

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

Wedding Itinerary The Wedding Itinerary table provides an overview of the day’s events, which are part of your recipe for hilarity and disaster. At the appointed times, guests move from one location

and casts either a green-flamed fireball or a blue lightning bolt at random. Two Dry Cloaks also carries a scroll tube with three spell scrolls: prayer of healing, silence, and stone shape. Lady and

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