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Returning 35 results for 'master some with only arcane fear for life'.
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Monster Manual
succeeds automatically.
Fear Ray. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 17. Failure: 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fear Ray", "rollDamageType":"Psychic"} Psychic damage, and the
Underdark, in the tunnel-mazes they occupied in life or in the lairs of enemy beholders they conquered. These lairs are devoid of life, as death tyrants change their servants into Undead horrors.
The
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Dungeon Master’s Guide
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
magic items, are lost to you. Portable property vanishes. Businesses, buildings, and land you own are lost in a way that alters reality the least. If you have a Bastion (see the Dungeon Master’s
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.
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
throw, she can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Sul Khatesh has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Master of Magic. Sul Khatesh has advantage on
Constitution saving throws to maintain concentration.Multiattack. Sul Khatesh makes four attacks with Arcane Blast.
Arcane Blast. Ranged Spell Attack: +18;{"diceNotation":"1d20+18","rollType":"to hit
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
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
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
): darkness, misty step, scorching ray (see “Actions” below)
3rd level (2 slots): animate dead, fireballMultiattack. The master of souls attacks twice with its flail.
Silvered Skull Flail. Melee
Monsters
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a success, the drowned master drops to 1 hit point instead.Multiattack. The drowned master makes two attacks: one with its greatsword and one with its Life
Bound Together. The drowned master shares its mind with every other drowned one within 1 mile of it, and can communicate its thoughts and observations to them instantaneously and without limitation
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Multiattack. The necromancer makes three Arcane Burst attacks.
Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst"} to hit
, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 25 (4d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"4d10+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage.
Spellcasting. The
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
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
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
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
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
appears within 1 mile of the boneclaw’s master.
Unusual Nature. The boneclaw doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The boneclaw makes two Piercing Claw attacks.
Piercing
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
material components.
Kalaraq
All Around Vision. The Inspired can’t be surprised.
Arcane Eye (3/Day). The Inspired can cast the arcane eye spell, requiring no material components.
Tsucora
Fear
Dual Mind. The Inspired has advantage on Wisdom saving throws.
All Around Vision. The Inspired can’t be surprised.
Arcane Eye (3/Day). The Inspired can cast the arcane eye spell, requiring no
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
). The Inspired can cast the arcane eye spell, requiring no material components.
Tsucora
Fear (1/Day). The Inspired can cast the fear spell (spell save DC 13), requiring no material components.
Psychic
Dual Mind. The Inspired has advantage on Wisdom saving throws.
Fear (1/Day). The Inspired can cast the fear spell (spell save DC 13), requiring no material components.
Innate Spellcasting (Psionics
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, prestidigitation
2/day each: charm person, fog cloud, levitateKobold scale sorcerers have an innate talent for arcane magic, making them highly valuable members of their communities. These sorcerers
requires them not to fawn over their master at all times. They also understand that their frequent proximity to their dragon master means they would probably be the first to die if their master became
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, regardless of distance, so long as it and its master are in the same body of water.Deep scions began life as people who were stolen from shore or saved from sinking ships and offered a terrible bargain
deep scion’s duty to infiltrate the air-breathing world and report back to their master. When set to this task, a deep scion worms their way into the life of an unsuspecting enemy as a new friend
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
;retire” from hands-on work to run a thieves’ guild, spearhead some covert enterprise, or enjoy a quiet life of luxury.
When a master thief completes a challenging heist, they often leave
attack that hits it. The thief must be able to see the attacker.Master thieves are known for perpetrating daring heists. They tend to develop a romanticized reputation. A master thief might &ldquo
Deathlock Wight
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Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
magic, disguise self, mage armor
1/day each: fear, hold person, misty step
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the wight has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks
., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d8+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Grave Bolt","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage.
Life Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation
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
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Gant serve a life sentence in Revel's End, so as not to incur the Arcane Brotherhood's wrath. The Council of Speakers did this not realizing that Gant's scheme wasn't sanctioned by the Arcane
, sleep
2nd level (3 slots): arcane lock,* detect thoughts,* suggestion*
3rd level (2 slots): counterspell, lightning bolt*
*Prisoner 237 needs material components to cast these spells.Shocking Grasp
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
(3/Day). The Inspired can cast the arcane eye spell, requiring no material components.
Tsucora
Fear (1/Day). The Inspired can cast the fear spell (spell save DC 13), requiring no material components.
Psychic
features.
Hashalaq
Suggestion (3/Day). The Inspired can cast the suggestion spell (spell save DC 13), requiring no material components.
Kalaraq
All Around Vision. The Inspired can't be surprised.
Arcane Eye
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
its master.A curious impulse drives the gray render. Despite its hulking form and terrible appetite, it wants most of all to bond with an intelligent creature and, once bonded, to give its life to
reaching maturity, break off to begin life as young gray renders. They feel no obligation to their young and have no inclination to gather with others of their kind. Instead, each has an overpowering need
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
spell (spell save DC 13), requiring no material components.
Kalaraq
All Around Vision. The Inspired can’t be surprised.
Arcane Eye (3/Day). The Inspired can cast the arcane eye spell
, requiring no material components.
Tsucora
Fear (1/Day). The Inspired can cast the fear spell (spell save DC 13), requiring no material components.
Psychic
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The deathlock makes two Life Drain or Grave Bolt attacks.
Life Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction
":"Life Drain"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d8+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Life Drain", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. The target must
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
painfully obvious to Zelenn that Nass has been slow to master the arcane tradition of divination. Zelenn’s suggestion that Nass leave the Hosttower of the Arcane and gain experience abroad left Nass
Lantomir was an apprentice of Zelenn the White, one of five archmages who oversee the Arcane Brotherhood. Nass and Zelenn’s relationship started off well, but in recent years it has become
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
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
must obey the knight's commands until the knight dies or until the knight releases it as a bonus action. The knight can command up to twelve undead at a time this way.
Master of the Pallid Banner. While
donning it, each bone knight understood that their former life was over.
The Fall of the Emerald Claw. During the Last War, many bone knights took service with the Order of the Emerald Claw, helping
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
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
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
DC 22 Strength check. On a successful check, the affected creature relocates to an unoccupied space of its choice within 5 feet of the colossus and is no longer restrained.
Arcane Beam (Recharge 5–6
);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Arcane Beam"}. The colossus fires a beam of magical force from its chest, hands, or head in a 150-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
damage.Skeletal knights are powerful Undead that arise to serve even more wicked beings—often death knight;death knights. Those who become skeletal knights were typically virtuous in life but betrayed
their oaths and died in disgrace. Unable to rest, they are now unswervingly loyal to the villains they serve. Should a skeletal knight’s master be destroyed, the knight regains its will and is
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
or not. If it receives a command from its master that would endanger the life of one or more kiddywidgets in its care, a skitterwidget can make a DC 5 Charisma saving throw, ignoring the command and all other commands from its master for 1 minute on a success.Lightning, Poison
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
, all assembled into a harness. The item weighs 8 pounds.
While you are wearing the mizzium apparatus, you can use it as an arcane focus. In addition, you can attempt to cast a spell that you do not
acid arrow
5
scorching ray
6
shatter
3rd-Level Spells
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fear
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feign death
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fireball
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gaseous form
5
sleet storm
6
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
undo what she thought was a terrible curse: wherever Jingle Jangle went, she felt a tormenting fear of being caught on the wrong side of a locked door. When she appealed to Bavlorna for aid, the hag
removed the goblin’s ability to perceive that fear and replaced it with an insatiable and overwhelming need to collect keys. So great is this obsession that Jingle Jangle has lost her own sense
Orcus
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Out of the Abyss
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Master of Undeath. When Orcus casts animate dead or create undead, he chooses the level at which the spell is cast, and the creatures created by the spells remain under his control indefinitely
Prince of Undeath, known as the Blood Lord. He takes some pleasure in the sufferings of the living, but far prefers the company and service of the undead. His desire is to see all life quenched and the