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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or move 1 round forward in time. A target moved forward in time vanishes for the duration. When the effect ends, the target reappears in the space
live apart from the rest of the cosmos, within the confines of fortresses floating through the chaos of Limbo. Instead of imposing their will on other peoples, they focus on controlling and manipulating their endlessly malleable home.
Monsters
Keys from the Golden Vault
reactions per round but only one per turn.
Elemental Rebuke. In response to being hit by an attack, Charmayne utters a word in Ignan, dealing 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction
magic to tear out Jhaeros’s heart while keeping it alive. She then used the still-beating heart as the focus of a ritual to destroy Ghalasine.Fire
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
gaze requires Demogorgon to focus both heads on the target, he can’t use his Maddening Gaze legendary action until the start of his next turn.
3. Insanity Gaze. The target suffers the effect of
of the next round. On his turn, Demogorgon can move the illusory duplicate a distance equal to his walking speed (no action required). The first time a creature or object interacts physically with
Magic Items
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
—eight of each animal. In either form, the cauldron is roughly 3 feet in diameter and has a 2-foot-wide mouth, a round lid with a molded handle at the top, and eight clawed feet for stability. The
gallons of wine, it can be used as the focus for a scrying spell. When this spell is cast using the cauldron as its focus, the target of the spell fails its saving throw automatically, and the spell
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
adventurers in the hopes of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Hoarded Histories
Emerald dragons prize knowledge, particularly local histories that focus on magical events and individuals. They usually
succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the dragon until initiative count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the dragon
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Hoarded Histories
Emerald dragons prize knowledge, particularly local histories that focus on magical events and individuals. They usually know of places
within range of the dragon’s telepathy. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the dragon until initiative count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Performing the Ritual To successfully bring Tiamat from the Nine Hells into the world, the Red Wizards must successfully focus the summoning ritual for 10 rounds after the adventurers enter the
Temple of Tiamat. Each round, at least five Red Wizards must use an action to perform the ritual in order for it to be successfully focused for that round, helping guide Tiamat across the planes. At the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Performing the Ritual To successfully bring Tiamat from the Nine Hells into the world, the Red Wizards must successfully focus the summoning ritual for 10 rounds after the adventurers enter the
Temple of Tiamat. Each round, at least five Red Wizards must use an action to perform the ritual in order for it to be successfully focused for that round, helping guide Tiamat across the planes. At the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
every round. Instead of rolling damage, Sytri and Tol both deal 10 damage to the whirlwyrm on each of their turns. For every round by which a rival hero beats the characters to Grakenok (if any
), that hero has already dealt 10 damage to the monster. If the characters beat Sytri or Tol to Grakenok, the rival heroes enter battle as soon as they arrive. Sytri and Tol focus on the monster and ignore the characters unless the party attacks them first.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the characters defend the travelers, the Elemental creatures focus their attacks on the newcomers. The area within 25 feet of the overturned wagon is obscured by smoke, which can be dispersed by a
strong wind in 1 round. Flames burn in the forested area on either side of the 15-foot-wide road. Any creature who enters the burning forest must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or take 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
-two drow spore servants (see appendix C) to fight alongside the characters. Their attacks are incapable of harming Juiblex. However, as they swarm around the demon lord, one time per round (as agreed
focus their attention on the demon lord. If the adventurers freed it from Zuggtmoy’s influence, Araumycos aids them by releasing spores into the cavern, granting all living creatures in the area immunity to poison damage and the poisoned condition.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Troll and Friends In the third round of the brawl, trouble arises from out of the gaping well in the middle of the Yawning Portal’s taproom: Shouts of alarm suddenly ring out as a hulking creature
himself. As he attacks, he calls on the characters to focus on slaying the stirges and then douse the troll with lamp oil and set it on fire when it falls. Yagra joins the fight if she’s conscious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
leftover damage after the Temporary Hit Points carries over to the Wizard’s Hit Points. Does the level 14 Illusionist ability let you make something real every round, or just once? Illusory Reality is
Ritual following the normal rules, they don’t need to consult their spellbook (unless they’re using it as a Spellcasting Focus for said spell).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
hostile mercenary guards, each mounted on a warhorse, appear on the road at the southwest edge of the battlefield and focus their attacks on the characters. If Darrett or another well-liked NPC accompanied
battlefield encounters in this adventure. These are events that take place on active battlefields. During these scenes, the wider battle is abstracted, allowing the characters focus on specific, tide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
of prepared spells, replacing any of the spells there with spells from your spellbook. Spellcasting Ability. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for your Wizard spells. Spellcasting Focus. You
can use an Arcane Focus or your spellbook as a Spellcasting Focus for your Wizard spells. Spell DC: 14 Spell Attack Modifier: +6 Cantrips (At Will) Spell School Special* Fire Bolt Evocation — Light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
biding their time and dealing with the fallout of the titanic battle between the demon lords, you can shift focus for this part of the adventure. Consider having the players take control of the various
of the remaining demon lords. If there aren’t enough demon lords for all the players, you can use balors or other powerful demons to round out their numbers.
The players control the demons in their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
another Warlock spell of an eligible level. Spellcasting Ability. Charisma is the spellcasting ability for your Warlock spells. Spellcasting Focus. You can use an Arcane Focus as a Spellcasting Focus for
maximum (round up). Once you use this feature, you can’t do so again until you finish a Long Rest. Level 3: Warlock Subclass You gain a Warlock subclass of your choice. The Archfey Patron, Celestial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
another Warlock spell of an eligible level. Spellcasting Ability. Charisma is the spellcasting ability for your Warlock spells. Spellcasting Focus. You can use an Arcane Focus as a Spellcasting Focus for
maximum (round up). Once you use this feature, you can’t do so again until you finish a Long Rest. Level 3: Warlock Subclass You gain a Warlock subclass of your choice. The Fiend Patron subclass is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
which you have spell slots. Spellcasting Ability. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for your Cleric spells. Spellcasting Focus. You can use a Holy Symbol as a Spellcasting Focus for your Cleric spells
save DC from this class’s Spellcasting feature. Divine Spark. As a Magic action, you point your Holy Symbol at another creature you can see within 30 feet of yourself and focus divine energy at it. Roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the tunnel below your position. Twelve of the creatures are identical. Each has a round body, spindly arms and legs, a pair of fluttering wings rising above its arms, and a single eye staring out over
understand individuality in others. When speaking to a group, the tridrone might focus its attention on the adventurer it believes to be at the top of the party’s hierarchy even while talking to another
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
. Spellcasting Ability. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for your Wizard spells. Spellcasting Focus. You can use an Arcane Focus as a Spellcasting Focus for your Wizard spells. Level 3: Mage
Subclass Level 3: Assassinate You’re adept at ambushing a target, granting you the following benefits. Initiative. You have Advantage on Initiative rolls. Surprising Strikes. During the first round of each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Madness In many campaigns, little focus is placed on the mental and emotional impact of the dangers characters face day after day, but sometimes the stress of being an adventurer can be too much to
weeping. 31–40 The character becomes frightened and must use his or her action and movement each round to flee from the source of the fear. 41–50 The character begins babbling and is incapable of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
the start of the encounter. Given the number of ships and combatants on both sides, it is impractical to track everyone’s movements and actions. Instead, narrow the focus of the conflict to the
breaks off its attack on the characters’ ship but won’t aid the characters in any other way.
Battle Losses Each round on initiative count 0, the Doomspace coalition and the Xaryxian armada each lose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
your spellcasting ability for your Wizard spells. Spellcasting Focus. You can use an Arcane Focus or your spellbook as a Spellcasting Focus for your Wizard spells. Expanding and Replacing a Spellbook
equal to no more than half your Wizard level (round up), and none of the slots can be level 6 or higher. For example, if you’re a level 4 Wizard, you can recover up to two levels’ worth of spell slots
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
spellcasting ability for your Bard spells. Spellcasting Focus. You can use a Musical Instrument as a Spellcasting Focus for your Bard spells. Level 2: Expertise You gain Expertise (see the rules glossary
proficiencies of your choice. Level 2: Jack of All Trades You can add half your Proficiency Bonus (round down) to any ability check you make that uses a skill proficiency you lack and that doesn’t otherwise use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. Spellcasting Focus. You can use a Holy Symbol as a Spellcasting Focus for your Cleric spells. Level 1: Divine Order You have dedicated yourself to one of the following sacred roles of your choice. Protector
Holy Symbol at another creature you can see within 30 feet of yourself and focus divine energy at it. Roll 1d8 and add your Wisdom modifier. You either restore Hit Points to the creature equal to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
outside with images of bats, toads, cats, lizards, and snakes—eight of each animal. In either form, the cauldron is roughly 3 feet in diameter and has a 2-foot-wide mouth, a round lid with a molded handle
used again until the next dawn. When the cauldron is filled with 90 gallons of water mixed with 10 gallons of wine, it can be used as the focus for a scrying spell. When this spell is cast using the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
your spellcasting ability for your Wizard spells. Spellcasting Focus. You can use an Arcane Focus or your spellbook as a Spellcasting Focus for your Wizard spells. Expanding and Replacing a Spellbook
equal to no more than half your Wizard level (round up), and none of the slots can be level 6 or higher. For example, if you’re a level 4 Wizard, you can recover up to two levels’ worth of spell slots
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
Combat Does surprise happen outside the initiative order as a special surprise round? No, here’s how surprise works. The first step of any combat is this: the DM determines whether anyone in the
, initiative is rolled as normal. Then, the first round of combat starts, and the unsurprised combatants act in initiative order. A surprised creature can’t move or take an action or a reaction until its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
. Spellcasting Focus. You can use a Holy Symbol as a Spellcasting Focus for your Cleric spells. Level 1: Divine Order You have dedicated yourself to one of the following sacred roles of your choice. Protector
your Holy Symbol at another creature you can see within 30 feet of yourself and focus divine energy at it. Roll 1d8 and add your Wisdom modifier. You either restore Hit Points to the creature equal to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
spellcasting ability for your Bard spells. Spellcasting Focus. You can use a Musical Instrument as a Spellcasting Focus for your Bard spells. Level 2: Expertise You gain Expertise (see the rules glossary) in
of your choice. Level 2: Jack of All Trades You can add half your Proficiency Bonus (round down) to any ability check you make that uses a skill proficiency you lack and that doesn’t otherwise use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
student magically gazes into the intricate patterns of nature Building a Quandrix Character Any spellcasting class or subclass can work well for a Quandrix character. Both the scholarly focus of wizards
famous Quandrix professor 5 A blue tetrahedron that, when tapped twice, projects a recording of an old mathematics lecture 6 A round bread roll cut so that someone could spread butter on both halves without ever lifting the knife
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
letting down his fellow crewmates. He has been avoiding them to help him keep his focus.
Miken’s worst enemy is his own fear. The characters can boost his confidence and lift his spirits in one of the
battered pocket notebook he always keeps on him. Miken has light-olive skin, dark-brown eyes, and short, disheveled black hair framing a round face. He wears the same uniform as the other cadets.
Quote: “I’d like to be a great spelljammer, but I don’t know if I’ve got it in me.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
another pillar each round thereafter, until eight undead have appeared. The undead don’t leave the room. Pillars of Shadow. The pillars here are imbued with necromancy magic. An undead creature that
pillars, their seemingly dead eyes open wide as if in a state of intense focus.
Silver Pillars. Exuding enchantment magic that dulls will and perception, the silver pillars cause any creature in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
invisible stalker that guards the wing to arrive in 1d4 rounds. L4. Records Room Bound volumes of Lorehold records cram this room’s tall bookshelves and round tables. A double door and numerous plain
Plargg invented), and Plargg’s awards, the only thing of interest in the room is one of the dean’s prized discoveries. Treasure. Hanging behind Plargg’s desk is a mace of smiting with a round head and a