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Dungeon Masterâs Guide
. On a failed save, the creature dies and, if it is a Humanoid, turns into a Zombie.
Magic Weapon. You can wield the wand as a magic Mace that grants a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made
skull surmounts it. For this to happen, the long-lost hero must first be restored to lifeâno easy task, given the fact that Orcus has imprisoned the heroâs soul and keeps it hidden and well
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
":"lightning"} lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Galvan magen can fly. They also store static electricity, which they discharge as lightning bolts.
Magen are magical
instructions without hesitation. When its task is complete, a magen stands immobile and silent until its creator gives it new orders.Lightning, Poison
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Jarund without an heir. He has failed to produce another child with his wife, Wynneth, and his mistress, Froya, so the future of his royal line remains uncertain.
Auril's unyielding winter concerns
strengthen the bond between them. Mjenir believes that the only way to break Auril's spell is to slay the goddess in her home, but Jarund believes that his warriors aren't strong enough to accomplish that task alone.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
allip that can hear it must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a target takes 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Howling Babble
mind by guiding another creature to write down what it knows. This process takes days or possibly weeks. An allip can accomplish this task by lurking in the study or workplace of a scholar. If the allip
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
within 60 feet of the amnizu makes an attack roll against it, and another creature is within the attackâs range, the attacker must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the
, and ruthless, but theyâre also highly intelligent tacticians and unfailingly loyalâqualities the hellish archdukes value.
Some amnizus perform the critical task of watching over the
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
target must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw, taking 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Infernal Dagger", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage on a failed
", "rollAction":"Brass Crossbow: Acid", "rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Blindness. The target takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
another creature is within the attackâs range, the attacker must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the attacker must target the creature that is closest to it, not including
tacticians and unfailingly loyalâqualities the hellish archdukes value.
Some amnizus perform the critical task of watching over the River Styx from fortresses along the riverâs blighted banks
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
perverted its magic, using it instead to animate her wooden hut.
Removing the gem from the hut renders the hut incapacitated. That task is easier said than done, however. The glowing green gem is
failed save, the creature is bitten for 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage and fails to obtain the gem.
Poison, Psychic
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
all of his master's affairs and began searching for a woman who could tear Strahd away from Patrina Velikovna. In this task, he failed. His goal was fulfilled, however, when Sergei, Strahd's brother
","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Fey Ancestry. Rahadin has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put him to
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
", "rollAction":"Thunderbolt", "rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
One with the Storm (Costs 3 Actions). The giant vanishes
for the giant to communicate with a mortal, carry out a short task, or defend their home against aggressors.A Quintessentâs Lair
A storm giant quintessent has no need for castles or dungeon
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
":"Fire Breath","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Dual Wand Wielder. If Klauth is carrying two wands, he can use an action to expend 1
stone â a task impossible for anyone not as large and strong as an ancient dragon.
Klauth is one of the largest and most fearsome red dragons ever known in Faerûn. Huge but graceful, he
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
Over the centuries since the first Deck of Many Things was created, many have sought and failed to replicate it. But some have created new cards. These forty-four additional cards are known
nature of this deal is up to the DM, but usually the Fiend offers some material reward in exchange for you and your allies completing a task for the Fiend. The Fiend is indifferent to you and can be
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
","rollAction":"Poison Stinger","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one. If the poison damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the target is
collect.
A Mysterious Task. Little has been heard of Kerpatis. Save for the recent theft of three mighty items in the World of Greyhawk, he has remained primarily a figure of myth, rumor, and legend. As
Monsters
Infernal Machine Rebuild
16 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 44 (8d10);{"diceNotation":"8d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Eye of Flame","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage, and if it is a
to murder an innocent, with the argument that not doing so will result in some greater evil taking place. Ultimately, the success or failure of the task is of less interest to the eye of fear and
Demilich (Variant)
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
target must make a DC 20 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, the targetâs soul is magically trapped inside one of the demilichâs gems. While the soul is trapped, the target&rsquo
":"necrotic"} necrotic damage, and if this damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, its soul is trapped as if it failed the saving throw. A soul trapped in a gem for 24 hours is devoured and ceases to
Wand of Orcus
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Magic Items
Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
saving throw. On a successful save, the creature takes 10d6 necrotic damage. On a failed save, the creature dies and rises as a zombie.
In the hands of one who is attuned to it, the wand can be wielded
the Positive Energy Plane by the ancient hero whose skull surmounts it. For this to happen, the long-lost hero must first be restored to lifeâno easy task, given the fact that Orcus has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Knightlundâs leader, Lord Loren Soth, about the coming destruction and offered him a chance to stop it, but he failed to accomplish this task. Since then, the province has had a cursed reputation. People have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
test-firing it at a target outside the keepâs walls. This task takes 1 hour. If at least one character succeeds on each check, the party completes the task. The characters can retry failed checks, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
contact that character telepathically and offer its assistance. The character must agree to perform a task for the archdevil afterward. The nature of the task is not revealed until the character agrees to
allowed). If this spell ends prematurely, the character immediately drops to 0 hit points and is dying. The task that the character must complete is usually simple and straightforward, and always for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Zone To leave a haunted zone, a character must perform the task specified in the haunted zoneâs âCorrect Exitâ section. The âFailed Exitâ section describes how creatures that donât perform the required
task are eventually forced from the haunted zone. Finding the Correct Exit. A character who casts Detect Evil and Good or Find the Path or who has truesight sees a faint aura around an object related
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Grolantorâs Larder Magic The essential magic of Grolantorâs Larder is the abundant growth of food-bearing plants, providing ample food for all who visit. Foraging in the grove is a simple task that
throw. On a failed save, the creature suffers uncomfortable indigestion for 12 hours. On a successful save, the creature gains the enlarge effect of the enlarge/reduce spell for 12 hours. Once this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
an early riser without disturbing the other guests, a character must succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity (Stealth) check. On a failed check, the character still wakes the early riser but bumps a grumpy
the party 5 GP, recommending they use it to rent a private room. If the characters completed the task without bothering any other guests, Haldryck gives the characters an additional 10 GP for their good work. Otherwise, he mutters about receiving a noise complaint from an unhappy guest.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
members of the cult whom he couldnât trust to keep quiet about the stone. Arn and Seffia would be horrified to learn that they failed in so simple a task; they try to correct their mistake by killing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
power. He considers the cycle of failed human civilizations across Faerûn as a sign of a quintessential flaw in human nature. Moreover, he is quick to point out that humans make up the majority of evil
magic of the Dracorage mythal, sending dragons across Faerûn into an uncontrolled rage. Convincing Protanther to trust humanoid factions that include elves is a difficult task. Desire. Protanther
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
crevasse and 40 feet above the magma. It can be reached by magic or by climbing down to it. The sheer sides of the crevasse require a successful DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check to climb. On a failed
nalfeshnee is bored with its assigned task, although it knows better than to disobey the Horned King. Still, rather than immediately destroying any intruders, it toys with them for as long as possible
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
power. He considers the cycle of failed human civilizations across Faerûn as a sign of a quintessential flaw in human nature. Moreover, he is quick to point out that humans make up the majority of
shaped the magic of the Dracorage mythal, sending dragons across Faerûn into an uncontrolled rage. Convincing Protanther to trust humanoid factions that include elves is a difficult task. Desire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
failed to take into account the unpredictability of the Blood War. A sudden offensive from the Abyss struck Avernus just as Baalzebul was about to put his plan in motion. Baalzebul directed most of his
neutralized by these limitations, Baalzebul continues to ensure that the devilsâ bureaucracy runs smoothly. He focuses most of his attention on gathering souls from the Material Plane, a task to which his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Orthon When an archduke of the Nine Hells needs a creature tracked, found, and either done away with or captured, the task usually falls to an orthon. These devils are infernal bounty hunters
., one target. Hit: 11 (2d4 + 6) force damage, and the target must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Orthon When an archduke of the Nine Hells needs a creature tracked, found, and either done away with or captured, the task usually falls to an orthon. Orthons are infernal bounty hunters, tireless in
saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. On a failure, the target is also poisoned for 1 minute. The poisoned target can repeat the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
what it knows. This process takes days or possibly weeks. An allip can accomplish this task by lurking in the study or workplace of a scholar. If the allip remains hidden, its victim is gradually
failed save, a target takes 12 (2d8 + 3) psychic damage, and it is stunned until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, it takes half as much damage and isnât stunned. Constructs and undead are immune to this effect.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
and unfailingly loyal â qualities that the hellish archdukes value. Guarding the River Styx. Some amnizus perform the critical task of watching over the River Styx from fortresses along the riverâs
amnizu makes an attack roll against it, and another creature is within the attackâs range, the attacker must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the attacker must target the creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. Their assigned task is to investigate a sinkhole fissure that opened up in Waterdeep after a small earthquake struck the city â the side effect of Caerhan Coalsmithâs failed attempt to destroy the Orrery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
. An allip can accomplish this task by lurking in the study or workplace of a scholar. If the allip remains hidden, its victim is gradually overcome by frantic energy. A scholar, driven by sudden
creature within 30 feet of the allip that can hear it must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a target takes 12 (2d8 + 3) psychic damage, and it is stunned until the end of its next turn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
all the worlds of the Material Plane, but his six sonsâthe gods Stronmaus, Memnor, Surtur, Thrym, Skoraeus, and Grolantorâfailed to live up to their fatherâs expectations for them. (Diancastra calls
him âpure perfection,â some item that for all his craft and skill he is unable to improve. He clearly intends this to be an impossible task. But Diancastra surprises him. Journeying to the outermost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
ruthless, but theyâre also highly intelligent tacticians and unfailingly loyal â qualities that archdevils value. Some amnizus perform the critical task of watching over the River Styx from towers and
amnizu makes an attack roll against it, and another creature is within the attackâs range, the attacker must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the attacker must target the creature that