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Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
the nonaton dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving behind anything it was carrying.Multiattack. The nonaton makes three Arm attacks and uses Pillar of Truth or Spellcasting.
Arm. Melee Weapon
arm against other targets. The nonaton has nine arms, each of which can grapple one target.
Pillar of Truth. The nonaton chooses a point on the ground that it can see within 60 feet of itself. A 60
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Spellcasting. Mercion casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability
natural leader and a protective caregiver. She has a direct manner that reassures and inspires those around her.
Mercion does not worship a deity, but rather an ideal: that truth gives life to artistry
Truth Serum (Ingested)
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zone of truth spell.
Ingested. A creature must swallow an entire dose of ingested poison to suffer its effects. The dose can be delivered in food or a liquid. You may decide that a partial dose has a
reduced effect, such as allowing advantage on the saving throw or dealing only half damage on a failed save.
feats
saving throws made to avoid or end the Frightened condition.
Justicar. As a Magic action, you can touch a creature and compel it to tell the truth. The creature must make a Charisma saving throw. On a
failed save, the creature can’t speak a deliberate lie for 1 minute. You know whether a creature succeeds or fails on this save. An affected creature is aware of the spell and can avoid answering
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
","rollAction":"Lightning Strike","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Spellcasting. Vaasha casts one of the following spells
king. To her, a worthy leader values the truth, no matter how painful it is.
Ideal: “I want this conflict over with so that I can return to the quiet stillness of the ocean depths.”
Bond
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
You relentlessly seek the truth. Perhaps you’re motivated by belief in the law and a sense of universal justice, or maybe that very law has failed you and you seek to make things right. You
could have witnessed something remarkable or terrible, and now you must know more about this hidden truth. Or maybe you’re a detective for hire, uncovering secrets for well-paying clients. Whether
Zone of Truth
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Basic Rules (2014)
the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must make a Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, a creature can't speak a deliberate lie while in the radius. You know whether each creature
succeeds or fails on its saving throw.
An affected creature is aware of the spell and can thus avoid answering questions to which it would normally respond with a lie. Such a creature can be evasive in its answers as long as it remains within the boundaries of the truth.
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
what spawned this monstrosity. Strange phrases echo through their minds, and weird visions occupy their dreams. The sense that some colossal truth sits just outside their recall plagues them for days
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
make a DC 14 Intelligence saving throw, taking 28 (8d6);{"diceNotation":"8d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Psychic Burst", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage on a failed save, or half
injured and his blood spilled on the ground. The saga further claims that trolls were born similarly when Vaprak’s blood was spilled. Whatever the truth of their origin, trolls embody life&rsquo
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"Chromatic Beam", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Spellcasting. The derro casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the
, even among themselves. Most dwarves don’t recognize derro as kin, but the legends that derro tell about their people and the story that duergar believe share a grain of truth. According to the
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
gods to foment the destruction of lawful creatures, or by lawful gods for the testing of their followers. Rumors state that only twenty of these creatures exist, but much of the truth about them
Androsphinx
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Basic Rules (2014)
, zone of truth
3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, tongues
4th level (3 slots): banishment, freedom of movement
5th level (2 slots): flame strike, greater restoration
6th level (1 slot): heroes
, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Third Roar. Each creature makes a DC 18 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 44 (8d10);{"diceNotation":"8d10","rollType":"damage
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Euryale’s story and unwavering conviction.
These medusas are divinely empowered champions, drawing their power from a cosmic truth, the will of a deity, or the primal forces of nature. They
DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a target’s speed is reduced to 0 and can’t increase. On a successful save, its speed is halved. The target’s speed returns to normal
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
that area must make a DC 20 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 35 (10d6);{"diceNotation":"10d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Poison Breath","rollDamageType":"poison
received a vision affirming that the bloodline of Vol was no more. To the world, the last survivor of that bloodline is known as Lady Illmarrow. But in truth, she is Erandis Vol, heir to the Mark of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
law has failed you and you seek to make things right. You could have witnessed something remarkable or terrible, and now you must know more about this hidden truth. Or maybe you’re a detective for
InvestigatorAn investigator considers
even the strangest evidence You relentlessly seek the truth. Perhaps you’re motivated by belief in the law and a sense of universal justice, or maybe that very
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Truth serum Ingested 150 gp Wyvern poison Injury 1,200 gp Poison Descriptions Each type of poison has its own debilitating effects. Assassin's Blood (Ingested). A creature subjected to this poison must
make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, it takes 6 (1d12) poison damage and is poisoned for 24 hours. On a successful save, the creature takes half damage and isn't poisoned. Burnt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
an ideal: that truth gives life to artistry and beauty, and that those who embrace deceit should be censured and punished. Light is her domain. Alignment. Lawful good. Personality Trait. “No one dies
on my watch—unless they stand against what I hold dear.” Ideal. “Truth begets art and beauty, while deceit does nothing but tear the fabric of our souls.” Bond. “Evildoers beware! Valor’s Call is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
failed save, the creature takes 6 (1d12) Poison damage and has the Poisoned condition for 24 hours. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage only. Burnt Othur Fumes (500 GP) Inhaled
successive failed save, the creature takes 3 (1d6) Poison damage. After three successful saves, the poison ends. Carrion Crawler Mucus (200 GP) Contact Poison A creature subjected to Carrion Crawler
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
failed save, the creature takes 6 (1d12) Poison damage and has the Poisoned condition for 24 hours. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage only. Burnt Othur Fumes (500 GP) Inhaled
successive failed save, the creature takes 3 (1d6) Poison damage. After three successful saves, the poison ends. Carrion Crawler Mucus (200 GP) Contact Poison A creature subjected to Carrion Crawler
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Sample Poisons Each type of poison has its own debilitating effects. Assassin’s Blood (Ingested). A creature subjected to this poison must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, it
must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or take 10 (3d6) poison damage, and must repeat the saving throw at the start of each of its turns. On each successive failed save, the character takes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
adventurers see something completely contrary to the common understanding of what can and should occur in the world, or upon the realization of a dreadful truth. In such a situation, you can call on
characters to make a Charisma saving throw to resist the horror. Set the DC based on the magnitude of the horrific circumstances. On a failed save, a character gains a short-term or long-term form of madness that you choose or determine randomly, as detailed in chapter 8, "Running the Game.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
for lesser beings, explorations beyond the boundaries of time, reality, immortality, and the multiverse. Many failed—at least one catastrophically so. To summarize an eon of atrocities, one elder
brain’s reality-bending research had an unexpected result, revealing to it a malignant truth for which existence was unprepared. Guided by this burgeoning revelation, the elder brain turned and preyed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Truth or Spellcasting.
Arm. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage, and if the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the grappled condition
(escape DC 14). Until this grapple ends, the nonaton can’t use this arm against other targets. The nonaton has nine arms, each of which can grapple one target.
Pillar of Truth. The nonaton chooses a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
Mad Winds A visitor must make a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw after each hour spent among the howling winds*. On a failed save, the creature gains one level of exhaustion. A creature that reaches six
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I try to become more like someone else I know–adopting his or her style of dress, mannerisms, and name.
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“I must bend the truth, exaggerate, or outright lie to be interesting to other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
system has failed them. Daask makes its money through acts of violence, from mugging to armed robbery to outright pillaging. The group has diversified in recent years, building an extortion racket
in fomenting violence and chaos. The monstrous nature of its members reinforces this impression; most people consider the members of Daask to be savage beasts. The truth is more complicated. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
advantage on the saving throw or dealing only half damage on a failed save. Inhaled. These poisons are powders or gases that take effect when inhaled. Blowing the powder or releasing the gas subjects
Oil of taggit Contact 400 gp Pale tincture Ingested 250 gp Purple worm poison Injury 2,000 gp Serpent venom Injury 200 gp Torpor Ingested 600 gp Truth serum Ingested 150 gp Wyvern poison Injury 1,200 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
locating Sunshroud’s stall, a character must succeed on a DC 25 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check to pour the potion into the feed bucket. On a failed check, Sunshroud and its jockey notice the character
the feed bucket must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or have the poisoned condition for 1 hour. On a failed saving throw, the character’s coughing also alerts the pit fiend. Step 4. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
. If the illusion is struck with an attack, it dissolves into a cloud of bats (see “Failed Exit” below). The chamber distorts and elongates as a character attempts to move throughout it. No matter how
exits the haunted zone. The only thing the character can hear during this time is the sound of Strahd’s deep, spooky laughter. Failed Exit. If after 1 minute no one has drunk from a chalice, Strahd’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
L1: Entry Caverns Caused a face to say “aah” +1 Asked a face which way to go or used the word “truth” +1 Recovered any gems +1 Got bit by a stone face −1 L2: Slate Chamber Defeated the clay golem
: River Ledge Learned the boat’s command word +1 L13: Underground Lake Defeated the chuuls +2 Failed a Strength saving throw in any of the rivers −1 Cast Control Water, Water Breathing, or Water Walk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
failed to overthrow Strahd, the abbey became a fortress closed off from the rest of the world. Strahd ruthlessly preyed on the fears of the clerics and nuns holed up inside, but ultimately it was their
Strahd appearing in other guises. The truth, however, is even more disturbing. The gleam in her eyes was like warm sunlight on a still pond. That light is gone forever. When I try to imagine those eyes, all I see is a mad abyss.
—Strahd von Zarovich
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
on one who failed the gods and the world. Lord Soth has come to the catacombs seeking the Cataclysmic fire for its magical properties, which can be harnessed through rituals whispered to him by the
that section. Though the full truth of Lord Soth’s tale remains vague, the characters might learn more when they encounter Leedara again in chapter 7. Cataclysmic flames reveal glimpses of Lord Soth’s memories
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
transmutation). His theory suggests that the central obelisk grants a boost in arcane power to mages across the cosmos, and he urges the characters to aid him in empowering it. In truth, Ubbalux has
prison has failed. Standing Stone Effects School Effect
Abjuration You gain a +2 bonus to AC for the next 24 hours.
Conjuration A monodrone appears in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
themselves. Most of the divine mandates given to these beings are long since fulfilled or failed. However, a number of couatls still watch over ancient power, await fulfillment of prophecy, or safeguard the
heirs of creatures they once guided and protected. Regardless of a couatl’s task, it prefers to remain hidden, revealing itself only as a last resort. Truth Tellers. A couatl can’t lie, but it can
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 — the side effect of Caerhan Coalsmith’s failed attempt to destroy the Orrery
to the adventure, while the truth of others depends on your wishes for the campaign. Either way, feel free to use these rumors as inspiration for new encounters or side treks.
Omin Dran is one of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
the truth to you: your psionic powers are not your own. You draw them from your parasitic twin! Psionic Spells 1st-level Aberrant Mind feature You learn additional spells when you reach certain
14th-level Aberrant Mind feature You can unleash the aberrant truth hidden within yourself. As a bonus action, you can spend 1 or more sorcery points to magically transform your body for 10 minutes. For