manner sacred with only advances form for lies

Move Earth

Spells Player’s Handbook

Choose an area of terrain no larger than 40 feet on a side within range. You can reshape dirt, sand, or clay in the area in any manner you choose for the duration. You can raise or lower the area

’s elevation, create or fill in a trench, erect or flatten a wall, or form a pillar. The extent of any such changes can’t exceed half the area’s largest dimension. For example, if you

Crown of Lies

Magic Items Vecna: Eve of Ruin

the chosen creature for the purposes of spells, traps, and other defenses that wouldn’t target the chosen creature. While in your disguised form, any lies you tell always seem to be true, no

, the Dark Powers of the Domain of Dread lured Kas to a hidden forge, where he found the Crown of Lies. Once Kas vowed to deliver Vecna into the Dark Powers’ clutches and donned the crown, the

Swarm of Zombie Limbs

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, or the swarm dies.Among the undead, a lone zombie ranks far from the most menacing. The horror of the shambling dead lies not in their individual menace, though, but their numbers, their persistence

relentless marches, zombies might suffer all manner of trauma, potentially reducing them to masses of crawling limbs, infecting them with terrible diseases (see zombie plague spreader), or crushing an entire horde into a single, rotting titan (see zombie clot).PoisonBludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing

Zombie Plague Spreader

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Manual) 1 minute later. The zombie acts immediately after the plague spreader in the initiative count.Among the undead, a lone zombie ranks far from the most menacing. The horror of the shambling dead lies

into a dragon’s maw until the monster chokes. In the course of their relentless marches, zombies might suffer all manner of trauma, potentially reducing them to masses of crawling limbs (see

Zombie Clot

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

psychic damage.Among the undead, a lone zombie ranks far from the most menacing. The horror of the shambling dead lies not in their individual menace, though, but their numbers, their persistence, and

marches, zombies might suffer all manner of trauma, potentially reducing them to masses of crawling limbs (see swarm of zombie limbs), infecting them with terrible diseases (see zombie plague spreader), or crushing an entire horde into a single, rotting titan.Poison

Nonaton Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Axiomatic Mind. The nonaton can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Combat Ready. The nonaton has advantage on initiative rolls. Disintegration. If

":"6d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Pillar of Truth", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage, and the creature reverts to its original form (if it’s in a different form) and can’t

Kas the Betrayer

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

hit point. If he takes radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of his next turn. Special Equipment. Kas wears the Crown of Lies (see the Introduction of Vecna: Eve of Ruin

against Vecna. He readily lies, breaks promises, betrays allies, and taunts those who fall for his ruses. Kas has little use for those who can’t validate his superiority or help advance his goals

High Fae Impostor

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

acquaintance. Though not comprehensive, this information helps high fae impostors impersonate their targets effectively. Though unable to tell outright lies, the high fae of Eldraine have many

regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must always be repaid, promises must be honored, and outright lies must never be

Spellfire Initiate

Backgrounds Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

Set (same as above), Arcane Focus (Crystal or Wand), 2 Pouch;Pouches, Traveler's Clothes, 36 GP; or (B) 50 GP You bear the gift of spellfire: a rare form of magic that channels the raw power of the

Weave. Wielding spellfire takes a heavy toll on the body. You’ve trained both mind and body to efficiently wield this sacred power.

Holy Symbol of Ravenkind

Magic Items Curse of Strahd

The Holy Symbol of Ravenkind is a unique holy symbol sacred to the good-hearted faithful of Barovia. It predates the establishment of any church in Barovia. According to legend, it was delivered to a

paladin named Lugdana by a giant raven — or an angel in the form of a giant raven. Lugdana used the holy symbol to root out and destroy nests of vampires until her death. The high priests of

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

effects.Multiattack. The ki-rin makes two Hoof attacks and one Horn attack, or it makes two Sacred Fire attacks. Hoof. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

"} radiant damage. Sacred Fire. Ranged Spell Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Sacred Fire"} to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (3d8 + 5);{"diceNotation

Vampiric Mist Legacy

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

without an invitation from one of the occupants. Misty Form. The mist can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa. In addition, if air can pass through a space, the mist can pass through it

damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0.In a loose manner of speaking, the vampiric mist is the embodiment of

Elder Brain

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

this manner. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the elder brain fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. The elder brain has advantage on saving throws against spells

master, which then absorbs the knowledge and experience contained therein. Mind flayers conceive of this oneness with the elder brain as a sacred state akin to an afterlife. Hive Mind Elder brains

The Abbot

Monsters Curse of Strahd

than its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (the Abbot's choice). In a new form, the

Abbot retains its game statistics and ability to speak, but its AC, movement modes, Strength, Dexterity, and special senses are replaced by those of the new form, and it gains any statistics and

Skulk

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Fallible Invisibility. The skulk is invisible. This invisibility can be circumvented by three things: Charnel Candles. The skulk appears as a dim, translucent form in the light of a candle made of

a vague likeness of its master. Cruel and chaotic, skulks carry out their orders in the most violent manner possible. A summoned skulk can’t return to the Shadowfell until it dies, so many

Warforged Colossus

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Immutable Form. The colossus is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the colossus fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Magic

least, salvaged for docents and other magic items. Here are locations where operational warforged colossi are rumored to dwell: “Arkus” (Colossus WX-11) lies prone at the bottom of the

Dream Eater

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

, dream eaters are violent manifestations of nightmares and subconscious terrors. The true appearance of a dream eater is obscured, as the dream eater twists its hazy form into surreal illusions of its

dream eater lies not in brute force but in the ability to pierce its illusions and wrest others from its terrors. As such, bards and other persuasive adventurers find themselves uniquely poised to

Brain Breaker

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

one’s Intelligence score, but can’t sense anything else about it. A creature protected by a mind blank spell, a nondetection spell, or similar magic can’t be perceived in this manner

the brain breaker are more than 1 mile apart. The brain breaker can form psychic links with up to ten creatures at a time.

Infected Elder Brain

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

’s Intelligence score, but can’t sense anything else about it. A creature protected by a mind blank spell, a nondetection spell, or similar magic can’t be perceived in this manner

":"psychic"} psychic damage. The link also ends if the target and the elder brain are more than 1 mile apart. The elder brain can form psychic links with up to ten creatures at a time.

Caradoc

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

at his core, the seneschal didn’t return as a skeletal knight but rather as an intangible spirit. Caradoc’s Undead form suits him well, allowing him to possess the living and use unwilling

tongues to spread his lies. However, Caradoc is tethered to his scorched bones, which collect dust in Dargaard Keep. He can leave the accursed castle while possessing the body of a Humanoid, but he

High Fae Mage

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

also form strong bonds with the elemental powers of Eldraine, allowing the mages to call on forces like the eastern wind or the fiery hearth. “The high fae are capable of magic that would make

always be repaid, promises must be honored, and outright lies must never be spoken (though misdirection and riddles are always welcome). To amuse themselves over the long centuries of their lives, high fae

Ulitharid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

in this manner. Magic Resistance. The ulitharid has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Psionic Hub. If an elder brain establishes a psychic link with the ulitharid

, the elder brain can form a psychic link with any other creature the ulitharid can detect using its Creature Sense. Any such link ends if the creature falls outside the telepathy ranges of both the

Flesh Colossus

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

enough to move to and attack, the colossus attacks an object. Once the colossus goes berserk, it remains berserk until it is destroyed. Immutable Form. The colossus is immune to any spell or effect that

would alter its form. Magic Resistance. The colossus has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Siege Monster. The colossus deals double damage to objects and

Fungal Servant

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): sacred flame, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): command, guiding bolt, shield of faith 2nd level (3 slots): hold person, silence, spiritual weapon 3rd level (3

normal form. While in whirlwind form, the fungal servant is immune to all damage, and it can’t be grappled, petrified, knocked prone, restrained, or stunned. Equipment worn or carried by the

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

mindless servants and, eventually, into decomposing hosts for the mushrooms, molds, and other fungi that she spawns. Utterly inhuman, Zuggtmoy can mold her fungoid form into an approximation of a

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

. Although filled with bestial bloodlust, there lies within a cruel and cunning intellect devoted to subverting all of civilization. Baphomet wields a great glaive called Heartcleaver. He sometimes

more of the following effects: Plant life within 1 mile of the lair grows thick and forms walls of trees, hedges, and other flora in the form of small mazes. Beasts within 1 mile of the lair

Demogorgon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

of the Abyss known as the Gaping Maw. Demogorgon’s lair is a place of confusion and duality; the portion of the palace that lies above water takes the form of two serpentine towers, each crowned

Cloud Giant Destiny Gambler

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

): At will: detect magic, fog cloud, light, minor illusion 1/day each: dream (as an action), gaseous form, major image Thunderous Clap (Requires Cloud Rune). The giant magically summons a thundercloud

treasures—often by gambling. While many cloud giants are content with risking their wealth in games with each other, those who aim for the top of their ordning challenge all manner of beings in

Yakfolk Priest

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

":"spell", "rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks): At will: light, sacred flame, thaumaturgy 1/day each: augury (cast as 1 action), bane, banishment, bestow curse, command, cure wounds

apart. Servants of the Forgotten God. Yakfolk are the creations of a malevolent deity they call the Forgotten God. The worship of this nameless deity directs their lives. The deity takes the form of

Valin Sarnaster

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). Valin has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): sacred flame, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): command

). Valin magically transforms into a whirlwind of sand, moves up to 60 feet, and reverts to her normal form. While in whirlwind form, Valin is immune to all damage, and she can’t be grappled

Gorka Tharn

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

(at will): sacred flame, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): command, guiding bolt, shield of faith 2nd level (3 slots): hold person, silence, spiritual weapon 3rd level (3 slots): animate dead

form. While in whirlwind form, the mummy lord is immune to all damage, and it can't be grappled, petrified, knocked prone, restrained, or stunned. Equipment worn or carried by the mummy lord remain in

Fraz-Urb'luu

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

staff of power taken from him by those who imprisoned him and commands his servants to do likewise. The Prince of Deception’s true form is like that of a great gargoyle, some 12 feet tall, with

lair lies within the abyssal realm of Hollow’s Heart, a plain of white dust with few structures on it. The lair itself is the city of Zoragmelok, a circular fortress surrounded by adamantine walls

Demogorgon Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

in a palace called Abysm, found on a layer of the Abyss known as the Gaping Maw. Demogorgon’s lair is a place of madness and duality; the portion of the palace that lies above water takes the

form of two serpentine towers, each crowned by a skull-shaped minaret. There, Demogorgon’s heads contemplate the mysteries of the arcane while arguing about how best to obliterate their rivals. The

Fraz-Urb'luu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

the Abyss. He seeks the pieces of the legendary staff of power taken from him by those who imprisoned him, and commands his servants to do likewise. The Prince of Deception’s true form is like

of their holy cause, only to eventually reveal his true nature and claim their souls as his own.Fraz-Urb’luu’s Lair Fraz-Urb’luu’s lair lies within the Abyssal lair known as

Zuggtmoy

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

decomposing hosts for the mushrooms, molds, and other fungi that she spawns. Zuggtmoy is utterly inhuman, but she can mold her fungoid form into an approximation of a bipedal shape, including the skeletal

-thin figure depicted in grimoires and ancient art, draped and veiled in mycelia and lichen. Indeed, much of her appearance and manner, and that of her servants, is a mockery of mortal life and its many

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