master seeking with only adopt fear for lore

Warlock

Classes Player’s Handbook

multiverse. They often begin their search for magical power by delving into tomes of forbidden lore, dabbling in invocations meant to attract the power of extraplanar beings, or seeking places of power where

Armor, Sickle, 2 Dagger;Daggers, orb;Arcane Focus (orb), Book (occult lore), Scholar's Pack, and 15 GP; or (B) 100 GP Warlocks quest for knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the

Deck of Many Things

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

enmity is overt. The character should experience the devil’s malevolent efforts on multiple occasions. Seeking out the fiend shouldn’t be a simple task, and the adventurer should clash with

an ally. As Dungeon Master, you should wait for a dramatically appropriate moment to reveal this enmity, leaving the adventurer guessing who is likely to become a betrayer. Fool. You have

Demonomicon of Iggwilv

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

it longs to be more than mere reference material. Abyssal Lore. You can reference the Demonomicon whenever you make an Intelligence check to discern information about demons or a Wisdom (Survival

the Dungeon Master’s Guide): 2 minor beneficial properties 1 minor detrimental property 1 major detrimental property Spells. The book has 8 charges and regains 1d8 expended charges daily

Knowledge Domain

Classes Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

Unearth Secrets and Master the Mind The Knowledge Domain values learning and understanding above all. Clerics who tap into this domain study esoteric lore, collect old tomes, delve into secret

Crown of Horns

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

dying essence. Myrkul has since returned to become one of the Dead Three, and the Crown of Horns continues to further his gruesome will by seeking out mortal agents and gradually transforming them into

powerful Undead scions. Should a wearer prove unworthy of this honor, the crown teleports away to find a new mortal to corrupt for its master. Cursed. The crown is cursed. Attuning to the crown extends

Orb of Damara

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

":"Dragon's Breath"} damage of the chosen type on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. Fear Aura. You exude a terrifying aura in a 20-foot Emanation while you don't have the

Artifact has the following random properties (see chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide): 2 minor beneficial properties 2 minor detrimental properties Spellcasting. The orb has 6 charges

Necromite of Myrkul

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

":"damage","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage.Those who follow Myrkul are either wizards or those who seek to master the necromantic arts. Delvers into Lore. Cultists of Myrkul study rituals

that allow them to force the souls of the dead into service, compelling them to answer questions and share forgotten lore. They seek out arcane secrets in ancient ruins, and attempt to steal

Master of Souls

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

","rollAction":"Scorching Ray","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage per ray.Those who follow Myrkul are either wizards or those who seek to master the necromantic arts. Delvers into Lore. Cultists of

Grave Magic. When the master of souls cast a spell that deals damage, it can change the spell's damage type to necrotic. Spellcasting. The master of souls is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting

Skull Lasher of Myrkul

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

master the necromantic arts. Delvers into Lore. Cultists of Myrkul study rituals that allow them to force the souls of the dead into service, compelling them to answer questions and share forgotten

lore. They seek out arcane secrets in ancient ruins, and attempt to steal spellbooks and other tomes from wizards outside of the cult. Cult Ranks. A follower of Myrkul wields a flail that has a skull

Sage

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

resident lore experts are master sage;master sages and sages who dedicate themselves to scholarship above all.

Master Sage

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

missile.Candlekeep’s resident lore experts are master sages and sage;sages who dedicate themselves to scholarship above all.

, dispel magic, identify, levitate, locate object, Tenser's Floating Disk, unseen servant 1/day each: banishment, contact other plane, Drawmij's instant summons, legend lore, locate creature, planar

Ooze Master

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

, Melf's acid arrow, suggestion 3rd level (3 slots): fear, slow, stinking cloud 4th level (3 slots): confusion, Evard's black tentacles 5th level (1 slot): cloudkill Spider Climb. The Ooze Master can

Corrosive Form. A creature that touches the Ooze Master or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Corrosive Form

Eye of Fear and Flame

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

Turn Immunity. The eye of fear and flame is immune to effects that turn undead. Innate Spellcasting. The eye of fear and flame's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 16). It can

innately cast the following spells, requiring no components: At will: detect evil and good, detect thoughts 1/day each: etherealness, true seeingMultiattack. The eye of fear and flame makes two claw

Boneclaw

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

appearing before that individual to receive orders and other times simply seeking to fulfill its master’s desires. A boneclaw can serve only an evil creature. If its master finds redemption or

Rejuvenation. While its master lives, a destroyed boneclaw gains a new body in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Hours"} hours, with all its hit points. The new body

Mimir

Magic Items Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

can use an action to cast legend lore from the device. The device speaks the revealed lore aloud. Once this property has been used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn. Planar Knowledge

knows the information about the planes in the Dungeon Master’s Guide, as well as basic information about the gate-towns of the Outlands (presented in chapter 3 of Sigil and the Outlands).

Gazer Familiar Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

its willing master, provided that the master is at least a 3rd-level spellcaster. While the two are bonded, the master can sense what the gazer senses as long as they are within 1 mile of each other

. If its master causes it physical harm, the gazer will end its service as a familiar, breaking the telepathic bond.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

Professor Orb

Magic Items Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

. The orb is sentient and has the personality of a scholar. Its alignment is determined by rolling on the alignment table in the “Sentient Magic Items” section in the Dungeon Master’s

. The orb has extensive knowledge of four narrow academic subjects. When making an Intelligence check to recall lore from any of its areas of expertise, the orb has a +9 bonus to its roll (including

Kingsport

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

anxious penguin servant, Kingsport, was promised a life of enlightenment. The truth is that Kingsport was turned into Scrivenscry's lackey, who lives in fear of his cruel, unpredictable master. The blind giant penguin hopes to be free of the arcanaloth one day.

Ironscale Hydra

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

wild places of the world, being common foes for heroes seeking to test their mettle against terrors worthy of the gods’ notice. Most ironscale hydras inhabit lakes and boggy caverns, from which

lore of a people that, even after a hydra’s defeat, the beast might reappear as a Nyxborn being and begin its legend anew.Acid

Half-Orc Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

, ambition, and self-discipline to go far indeed, as Mhurren had. He was master of a tribe that could muster two thousand spears, and the strongest chief in Thar. — Richard Baker, Swordmage Whether

exult along with him or shiver with fear and loathing. Beyond the rage of Gruumsh, half-orcs feel emotion powerfully. Rage doesn’t just quicken their pulse, it makes their bodies burn. An insult

Nagpa

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

helped avert a war between the gods. She transformed them into the scabrous, birdlike creatures known as nagpas and rendered them able to acquire new lore and magical power only from the ruins of

fallen civilizations and great calamities. Nagpas still fear the Raven Queen and do their best to avoid her and her agents. When it’s impossible to do so, they become cringing, fawning things, eager

Gazer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

has disadvantage on attack rolls. 2: Fear Ray. The targeted creature must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the start of the gazer’s next turn. 3: Frost Ray. The

follows its creator like a devoted, aggressive puppy, and sometimes small packs of these creatures patrol their master’s lair for vermin to kill and lone creatures to harass. A gazer can’t

Anvilwrought Raptor

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

the land while carrying or seeking vital information for their masters.The first anvilwroughts were created by the god of the forge, Purphoros. He gave the secret of breathing life into these metal

created expressly to be familiars. Such creatures have the following trait. Familiar. The anvilwrought can serve another creature as a familiar, forming a magical, telepathic bond with its willing master

Strahd's Animated Armor

Monsters Curse of Strahd

to fulfill simple instructions. Some animated objects might converse fluently or adopt a persona, but most are simple automatons. Constructed Nature. An animated object doesn't require air, food, drink

number of permanent spell effects on it to make the armor a better castle defender. The armor understands Common but obeys only the commands of its master. Lightning, PoisonCold, Fire

Storm Herald

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

from the world, storm giants sometimes stray into the orbit of such creatures, perhaps while seeking insight into some omen, vision, or prophecy. Kraken;Krakens, aboleth;aboleths, and Great Old Ones

delight in corrupting storm giants to their service, transforming them into storm heralds. A storm herald grows fins and tentacles, giving it a monstrous appearance. Its mind is wholly under its master

Rosie Beestinger

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

, silenceMultiattack. Rosie makes three attacks, then makes two unarmed strike attacks. Staff of the Master (+1 Quarterstaff). Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Staff

of the Master"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Staff of the Master","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, or 8

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

were minions of Grazz’t, while others say that they were scouts and explorers for the Wind Dukes of Aaqa. Whatever the truth, according to legend, the kenku betrayed their master. Unable to

resist the lure of a beautiful sparkling treasure, the kenku plotted to steal the item and escape to the Material Plane. Unfortunately for the kenku, their master discovered their plan before they could

Sage Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

You spent years learning the lore of the multiverse. You scoured manuscripts, studied scrolls, and listened to the greatest experts on the subjects that interest you. Your efforts have made you a

master in your fields of study. Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a letter from a dead

Gazer (Familiar Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Familiar. The gazer can serve another creature as a familiar, forming a telepathic bond with its willing master, provided that the master is at least a 3rd-level spellcaster. While the two are bonded

, the master can sense what the gazer senses as long as they are within 1 mile of each other. If its master causes it physical harm, the gazer will end its service as a familiar, breaking the

Izek Strazni

Monsters Curse of Strahd

come between them. Izek Strazni’s Traits Ideal. “Fear is a powerful weapon. I use it to get what I want.” Bond. “I am loyal to my master, Baron Vallakovich, for he brought me

took him into his home. Izek has been loyal to the burgomaster ever since, enjoying the power of his position and the comforts of his master’s mansion. When he isn’t enforcing the

The Abbot

Monsters Curse of Strahd

capabilities (except class features, legendary actions, and lair actions) that the new form has but that it lacks.No creature in Barovia is older than the master of the Abbey of Saint Markovia in Krezk. This

, inbred lepers—came to the abbey seeking salvation. The deva rid them of their diseases, an act for which they were eternally grateful, but could not cure them of certain human defects that had been

Sailor Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

distant line of the horizon, but the time has come to try your hand at something new. Discuss the nature of the ship you previously sailed with your Dungeon Master. Was it a merchant ship, a naval

Master will determine how long it takes to get where you need to go. In return for your free passage, you and your companions are expected to assist the crew during the voyage. Variant Sailor: Pirate

Demogorgon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

): At will: detect magic, major image 3/day each: dispel magic, fear, telekinesis 1/day each: feeblemind, project imageDemogorgon can take 2 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one

":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Cast a Spell (Costs 2 Actions). Demogorgon uses Spellcasting.Prince of Demons, the Sibilant Beast, and Master of the Spiraling Depths, Demogorgon is the embodiment of

Skull Lord Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the skull lord fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Master of the Grave. While within 30 feet of the skull lord, any undead ally of the skull lord

makes saving throws with advantage, and that ally regains 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Master of the Grave"} hit points whenever it starts its turn there. Evasion. If the

Annis Hag

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

at the edges of forests and other areas they claim to provoke fear and distrust in nearby villages and settlements. To an annis hag, nothing is sweeter than making a once-vibrant community paralyzed

child. Much as annis hags befriend children in order to corrupt them, they may adopt a group of ogres, trolls, or other creatures (ogre;ogres and troll;trolls appear in the Monster Manual), ruling them

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