madness studying with only after from for long

Book of Exalted Deeds

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

that is attuned to the book can release the clasp that holds it shut. Once the book is opened, the attuned creature must spend 80 hours reading and studying the book to digest its contents and gain its

last only as long as you strive to do good. If you fail to perform at least one act of kindness or generosity within the span of 10 days, or if you willingly perform an evil act, you lose all the

Sage

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook

odd jobs and services in exchange for access to their libraries. You whiled away many a long evening studying books and scrolls, learning the lore of the multiverse—even the rudiments of magic—and your mind yearns for more.

Book of Vile Darkness

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

stone cracks and turns to powder if the book rests on it long enough. Whenever a creature that isn’t a Fiend or an Undead attunes to the Book of Vile Darkness, that creature makes a DC 17

book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and use its Adjusted Ability Scores, Tireless Form, Spells, Vile Lore, and Vile Speech properties. The Book of Vile Darkness

Black Crystal Tablet

Magic Items Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Any creature that attunes to the tablet must make a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw at the end of its next long rest. On a failed save, the creature becomes afflicted with a random form of long-term

madness (see “Madness” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). As an action, a creature attuned to the Black Crystal Tablet can use it to cast eyebite or gate (the portal created by

Demogorgon Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Demogorgon’s cult can inspire madness in those who contemplate it for too long. All the followers of the Prince of Demons go mad, sooner or later.Demogorgon’s Lair Demogorgon makes his lair

until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. Gaze. Demogorgon turns his magical gaze toward one creature that he can see within 120 feet of him. That

Fraz-Urb'luu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

that of a great gargoyle, some 12 feet tall, with an extended, muscular neck and a smiling face framed by long, pointed ears and lank, dark hair, and bat-like wings are furled against his powerful

creatures within 1 mile of the lair frequently see hallucinations of long-dead friends and comrades that vanish after only a brief glimpse. Roads and paths within 6 miles of the lair twist and turn back on

Zuggtmoy Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

infected by these spores for 24 hours. On a failed save, the creature is infected with a disease called the spores of Zuggtmoy and also gains a random form of madness (determined by rolling on the Madness

humanoid spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile of the lair, that creature must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or descend into a madness determined by the Madness of Zuggtmoy table. A creature

Dyrrn

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

each time it fails the saving throw for this lair action. The target dies if its Intelligence score is reduced to 0. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a short or long rest. Regional

passage, that creature must succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw or descend into a type of madness (see “Madness of Dyrrn” below). A creature that succeeds on this saving throw can

Yeenoghu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

— unless he becomes bored. The Beast of Butchery has a long rivalry with Baphomet, the Horned King, and the two demon lords and their followers attack one another on sight. The Gnoll Lord is

a humanoid spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile of the lair, that creature must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or descend into a madness determined by the Madness of Yeenoghu table. A

Oreioth

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

(3 slots): crown of madness, misty step 3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, vampiric touch Swift Animation (Recharges after a Long Rest). When a living Medium or Small humanoid within 30 feet of

Juiblex Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

saving throw or become restrained. When a creature enters the area for the first time on a turn or ends its turn there, that creature must make the same save. A restrained creature is stuck as long as it

creature must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or descend into a madness determined by the Madness of Juiblex table. A creature that succeeds on this saving throw can’t be affected by this

Pudding King

Monsters Out of the Abyss

, ray of sickness, shield 2nd level (3 slots): crown of madness, misty step 3rd level (3 slots): gaseous form, stinking cloud 4th level (3 slots): blight, confusion 5th level (1 slot): cloudkillWar

this action. His statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form. Create Green Slime (Recharges after a Long Rest). The Pudding King creates a patch of green slime. The slime appears on a section of wall, ceiling, or floor within 30 feet of the Pudding King.Acid, Poison

Davil Starsong

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

, minor illusion, vicious mockery 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, disguise self, sleep 2nd level (3 slots): crown of madness, invisibility, suggestion 3rd level (3 slots): nondetection, sending

good at sniffing out lucrative business deals, and he makes friends easily. Like many sun elves, Davil has an affinity for magic and is gifted with the kind of patience that comes with a long life span

Book of Vile Darkness (Variant)

Magic Items Keys from the Golden Vault

powder if the book rests on it long enough. A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and reap its benefits. The creature can then freely modify

even glimpse the scrawled pages invites madness. Most believe the lich-god Vecna authored the Book of Vile Darkness. He recorded in its pages every diseased idea, every unhinged thought, and every

Hydroloth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16): At will: darkness, detect magic, dispel magic, invisibility (self only) 3/day each: control water, crown of madness, fear, suggestion Steal Memory (1/Day

proficiencies; it can’t cast spells; it can’t understand language; and if its Intelligence and Charisma scores are higher than 5, they become 5. Each time the target finishes a long rest

Splugoth the Returned

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Defensive Advantage. As long as two or more of Splugoth’s allies are within 5 feet of him and are not incapacitated, attack rolls against him are made with disadvantage. Nimble Escape

. Splugoth can take the Disengage or Hide action as a bonus action on each of his turns. Touch of Madness. Splugoth has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.Multiattack. Splugoth

Pidlwick II

Monsters Curse of Strahd

their creator's madness. Pidlwick II knew that it had no purpose as long as Pidlwick remained in Castle Ravenloft, so it pushed Pidlwick down a long flight of stairs, killing him. Everyone else

Iggwilv the Witch Queen

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

itself on a success.Iggwilv has a long and storied history throughout the multiverse. This adventure presents the legendary figure in her current form. Baba Yaga’s Daughter. Iggwilv’s

, which plays no part in this adventure, is described in Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything.) Iggwilv’s Transformation. Iggwilv learned several dark secrets while studying the Abyss

Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

also prize understanding of the cosmic forces that emanate from the Outer Planes, studying the opposing tides of good and evil, chaos and order, so they can offer counsel to those with the wisdom to

hope to ascend to godhood, perhaps recreating or replacing Sardior. Connected Creatures Amethyst dragons are generally aloof creatures, dwelling in isolation for long periods of time and

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

, magic missile, sleep, witch bolt 2nd level (3 slots): crown of madness, enlarge/reduce, misty step 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, fireball, lightning bolt 4th level (3 slots): blight, Evard's

":"1d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Quarterstaff","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage if wielded with two hands. Summon Swarms of Insects (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Armor of Spiders (Mythic Trait; Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If Arasta is reduced to 0 hit points, she doesn’t die or fall unconscious. Instead, she regains 200 hit points. In

beyond the branches of the tree and carpet the forest floor of her realm. Path to the Underworld. Tales are told of forlorn souls who, because of grief or madness over the loss of a loved one, have

Young Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Planes, studying the opposing tides of good and evil, chaos and order, so they can offer counsel to those with the wisdom to accept it. Amethyst dragons pay particular attention to intrusions of the

. Connected Creatures Amethyst dragons are generally aloof creatures, dwelling in isolation for long periods of time and rarely cultivating connections with other creatures. When they do connect

Young Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

of studying military tactics under the dragon. The front-runner is an infamous bandit leader who will undoubtedly terrorize the area if they win. 8 A sapphire dragon’s lair is so well

martial skills by regularly using a horn of Valhalla to summon berserker;berserker spirits to fight. 2 A young sapphire dragon has found a collection of long-forgotten clay golem;clay golems and is

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. They also prize understanding of the cosmic forces that emanate from the Outer Planes, studying the opposing tides of good and evil, chaos and order, so they can offer counsel to those with the

. They all hope to ascend to godhood, perhaps recreating or replacing Sardior. Connected Creatures Amethyst dragons are generally aloof creatures, dwelling in isolation for long periods of time

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

of the cosmic forces that emanate from the Outer Planes, studying the opposing tides of good and evil, chaos and order, so they can offer counsel to those with the wisdom to accept it. Amethyst

godhood, perhaps recreating or replacing Sardior. Connected Creatures Amethyst dragons are generally aloof creatures, dwelling in isolation for long periods of time and rarely cultivating

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

nearby. Ridding the village of the spiders means tampering with the dragon’s food supply. 7 A sapphire dragon invites warriors to vie for the honor of studying military tactics under the

dragon can shape the stone to open or close a passage through a wall, as long as the wall is less than 10 feet thick. Regional Effects The region surrounding a legendary sapphire dragon’s lair

Adult Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

tampering with the dragon’s food supply. 7 A sapphire dragon invites warriors to vie for the honor of studying military tactics under the dragon. The front-runner is an infamous bandit leader

through a wall, as long as the wall is less than 10 feet thick. Regional Effects The region surrounding a legendary sapphire dragon’s lair is altered by the dragon’s magic, creating one

Book of Vile Darkness Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

powder if the book rests on it long enough. A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and reap its benefits. The creature can then freely modify

even glimpse the scrawled pages invites madness. Most believe the lich-god Vecna authored the Book of Vile Darkness. He recorded in its pages every diseased idea, every unhinged thought, and every

Warlock of the Great Old One Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

, +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It regains its expended spell slots when it finishes a short or long rest. It knows the

Hadar, crown of madness, clairvoyance, contact other plane, detect thoughts, dimension door, dissonant whispers, dominate beast, telekinesis, vampiric touch Whispering Aura. At the start of each of the

Stolos

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). He regains its expended spell slots when it finishes a short or long rest. He knows the following warlock

, crown of madness, clairvoyance, contact other plane, detect thoughts, dimension door, dissonant whispers, dominate beast, telekinesis, vampiric touch Whispering Aura. At the start of each of Stolos's

Book of Exalted Deeds Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

a creature of good alignment that is attuned to the book can release the clasp that holds it shut. Once the book is opened, the attuned creature must spend 80 hours reading and studying the book to

in a blinding flash and is destroyed, leaving its possessions behind. Benefits granted by the Book of Exalted Deeds last only as long as you strive to do good. If you fail to perform at least one act

Deathlock Mastermind Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It regains its expended spell slots when it finishes a short or long rest. It knows the following warlock spells: Cantrips (at will): chill touch, mage hand

, minor illusion, poison spray 1st–5th level (2 5th-level slots): arms of Hadar, blight, counterspell, crown of madness, darkness, dimension door, dispel magic, fly, hold monster, invisibility Turn

Yuan-ti Mind Whisperer Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It regains its expended spell slots when it finishes a short or long rest. It knows the following warlock

, crown of madness, detect thoughts, expeditious retreat, fly, hypnotic pattern, illusory script Sseth's Blessing. When the yuan-ti reduces an enemy to 0 hit points, the yuan-ti gains 9 temporary hit

Drow Arachnomancer Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

Change Shape (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The drow can use a bonus action to magically polymorph into a giant spider, remaining in that form for up to 1 hour. It can revert to its true

long rest. It knows the following warlock spells: Cantrips (at will): chill touch, eldritch blast, mage hand, poison spray 1st–5th level (3 5th-level slots): conjure animals (spiders only), crown of

Hydroloth Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

, requiring no material components: At will: darkness, detect magic, dispel magic, invisibility (self only), water walk 3/day each: control water, crown of madness, fear, phantasmal killer, suggestion

higher than 5, they become 5. Each time the target finishes a long rest, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. A greater restoration or remove curse spell cast on the

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