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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
damage. In addition, each magic item the creature is carrying that isn't an artifact has its magical properties suppressed for 1 minute.Woe striders form from the souls of those who've broken the bonds of
them to search for answers within the bowels of other beings, performing murderous haruspicy in pursuit of their discarded cosmic purpose. When they fail to find answers, their unnatural cries cause reality to shudder, undermining magic and sane minds alike.
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Nine Hells. The self-styled Tempter corrupts mortals’ souls by offering them tantalizing but ruinous boons. To do so, she directs her entourage of loyal succubi and incubi to the Material Plane
claws, glossy black eyes, and a snakelike tail tipped with a poisonous spike. On the rare occasion when her social graces fail to achieve the desired result, Hulgaz turns her natural weapons on her
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
priests of Osybus steal the souls of others to fuel the priests’ malevolent magic. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an undead creature, potentially cheating the grave over
and over.
This unholy order of priests was founded centuries ago by Osybus, a mysterious figure of unfathomable ambition and evil. Osybus sought to use others’ souls as springboards to his own
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
damage, and the target can’t regain hit points until the start of the priest’s next turn.Necromancers of deep evil, the priests of Osybus steal the souls of others to fuel the priests&rsquo
by Osybus, a mysterious figure of unfathomable ambition and evil. Osybus sought to use others’ souls as springboards to his own immortality. He forged pacts with any entity that would give him
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
","damageType":"necrotic"}) necrotic damage.Necromancers of deep evil, the priests of Osybus steal the souls of others to fuel the priests’ malevolent magic. Using this soul power, each priest can defy
. Osybus sought to use others’ souls as springboards to his own immortality. He forged pacts with any entity that would give him more power and delved into any eldritch secret that would prolong
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Necromancers of deep evil, the priests of Osybus steal the souls of others to fuel the priests’ malevolent magic
mysterious figure of unfathomable ambition and evil. Osybus sought to use others’ souls as springboards to his own immortality. He forged pacts with any entity that would give him more power and
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
points.Necromancers of deep evil, the priests of Osybus steal the souls of others to fuel the priests’ malevolent magic. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an undead creature
; souls as springboards to his own immortality. He forged pacts with any entity that would give him more power and delved into any eldritch secret that would prolong his life. He became a devotee of the
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, the priests of Osybus steal the souls of others to fuel the priests’ malevolent magic. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an undead creature, potentially cheating the
grave over and over.
This unholy order of priests was founded centuries ago by Osybus, a mysterious figure of unfathomable ambition and evil. Osybus sought to use others’ souls as springboards to
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
souls, the disciples aided Osybus’s foes and destroyed his physical form. As he perished, he uttered a curse upon them—that their immortality would fail them when they least expected it
"} necrotic damage, and the target can’t regain hit points until the start of the priest’s next turn.Necromancers of deep evil, the priests of Osybus steal the souls of others to fuel the priests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Special Events If the Cassalanters fail to obtain the Stone of Golorr, the following events don’t come to pass. As a consequence, Terenzio and Elzerina are transformed into lemures as their souls are
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
their ingenuity and skill had turned toward scheming against their patron, the spark of creativity was torn from their souls. Finally, to ensure that the kenku could never divulge any secrets, their
. Flock leaders enforce discipline and minimize conflicts, but they fail at effective planning or crafting long-term schemes.
Although unable to speak in their own voices, kenku can perfectly mimic any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Hulgaz the Tempter Brynn Metheney Hulgaz is a devil who hails from the stinking swamps of Minauros, the third layer of the Nine Hells. The self-styled Tempter corrupts mortals’ souls by offering
when her social graces fail to achieve the desired result, Hulgaz turns her natural weapons on her victims.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Serving Zariel The characters might decide after meeting Zariel that they wish to serve her, joining her army and smiting demons in the Blood War. They also might wind up serving her if they fail to
redeem her and wish to live. Souls are Forfeit Characters who choose to serve Zariel must sign a contract (see appendix A) forfeiting their souls to the archdevil. She then returns such characters to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. When a good-aligned paladin or cleric of 10th level or higher performs such a selfless act, the power of that deed is eternally written upon their soul. To creatures that covet souls, this deed blazes
even than the beacon above Elturel. I would have it.” If the character willingly offers their soul in exchange for the souls of the people of Elturel, Zariel is taken aback by their selflessness. She
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Woe Strider Woe striders form from the souls of those who’ve broken the bonds of destiny. Over centuries, these cosmic blasphemers transform into hunched, long-limbed horrors. Sadistic things, woe
discarded cosmic purpose. When they fail to find answers, their unnatural cries cause reality to shudder, undermining magic and sane minds alike. Woe Strider
Large aberration, chaotic evil
Armor Class 17
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
embellishments shouldn’t change the actual effects of spells or magic items. Prison of Souls Everyone among the Domains of Dread is a prisoner. The Darklords number among the most prominent captives, but
Powers fashion them as living puppets—individuals who live unremarkable lives that reinforce the status quo, culture, and frustration that torment a domain’s Darklord. Bright Souls. Individuals born in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
to slowly turn to ash and drawing the souls of the dead into it. The longer the void persists, the more quickly the city deteriorates. Jhaeros has been transformed into a heartless puppet under
, restoring Ghalasine and its king to their former glory. If they fail, the city will be destroyed, and Charmayne’s treason will be complete. ASHEN CREATURES
Many of the creatures that haunt Ghalasine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
solution is paradoxical. Take alhoons. They require souls to keep from shriveling. I fail to see the appeal.
—Mordenkainen
amethyst. The process requires at least three mind flayer arcanists and the sacrifice of an equal number of souls from living victims in a three-day-long ritual of spellcasting and psionic communion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Synopsis Kazit Gul, a Thayan archmage, built the Doomvault to siphon the souls of those who perished within it for use in his dark experiments. One of these was the creation of an extradimensional
countless enemies who want him to fail even at noble aims. If he succeeds at destroying the crown, his tyranny will still remain.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Priests of Osybus Necromancers of deep evil, the priests of Osybus steal the souls of others to fuel the priests’ malevolent magic. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an
by Osybus, a mysterious figure of unfathomable ambition and evil. Osybus sought to use others’ souls as springboards to his own immortality. He forged pacts with any entity that would give him more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
discouraged from striking out on their own, and when they do, they often fail, either due to the dangers of the waters, being blocked out of the best fishing areas, or simply being refused trade by
made, and intrigue to be investigated in even in the smallest of these communities (which can number as few as a hundred souls). The only other point of interest is the town of Targos, on Maer Dualdon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
they spend on the island. If they fail, they gain one level of exhaustion. The DC for this check equals 10 + the number of hours spent on the island. 3 Each day at dawn, the island conjures 2d10 magma
Wisdom saving throw or be blinded for 8 hours. 5 Creatures must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw at the end of each hour they spend on the island. If they fail, they gain a 1-inch scar in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
represent guild patrons. A guild could even embody a more sinister group, such as one that deals in terrifying wares like deadly monsters, dangerous knowledge, or souls. Roll or pick from the Guild Types
collector seeks, but if you fail, you’ll become part of the collection. 6 The Bill Comes Due. Your guild master achieved their vaunted position by means of an otherworldly bargain. That price has come
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
pursue knowledge indefinitely. Having feasted on the brains of people when alive, a mind flayer has no compunction about feeding souls to a phylactery. The only hindrance to a mind flayer becoming a
container made of silver, emerald, and amethyst. The process requires at least three mind flayer arcanists and the sacrifice of an equal number of souls from living victims in a three-day-long ritual of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
only during one of the less-restrained services in a temple of Loviatar. If the characters fail to leave after this warning, Rasqel gives them an ultimatum: they can walk away or face the wrath of the
the algae trade might fail to return from the Mere of Dead Men one day. The characters need to find out what happened if they want to keep employee morale from tanking — and to keep the business
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
their way into the chapel. However, if the characters fail to deal with Gideon before leaving Elturel, the priest has time to coordinate the efforts of the undead, turning them into a potent threat
. Above an empty dais, the wall is covered with a mosaic shaped from colored chips of bone, artfully arranged to depict scenes of funerals, the migration of souls, and the celestial realms. Lettering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
(area T21). They’ve seen the drow explorers lurking about and are eager to fight. They utter phrases like “Food for the obelisk is food for the brain!” and “Your souls will twist in the Far Realm!” If the
cultists feed it victims they kidnap. The cultists rarely enter this room except for these feedings, as they consider the chamber a sacred space. If the Characters Fail. The characters might reach this room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
carving. Slumped in the room’s center are six armored skeletons.
The virtuous souls of the priests interred here weren’t affected by the mind flayers’ corruption, but the six crypt guardians assigned
. The characters can temporarily stop all the specters from attacking, though the specters attack the characters again if they reenter the room. If the Characters Fail. If the characters are defeated by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
worth 50 gp each, and a sealed scroll tube with a Spell Scroll of Raise Dead. Adrián Ibarra Lugo A spirit of hunger emerges from a wall of calcified corpses to devour the souls of the living G3: Great
the characters, Iggwilv built a fail-safe into the pentacles when she created them ages ago in case her enemies ever tried to use them against her. A Levitate spell allows a creature imprisoned in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
bargains, a glabrezu hoards riches that it uses to fulfill promises to shortsighted summoners and weak-willed mortals. However, if its attempts to entice or deceive fail, a glabrezu has the strength to
damage.
Manes Souls of evil creatures that descend to the Lower Planes are transformed into manes — the lowest form of demonkind. These wretched fiends attack any non-demon they see, and they are