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Returning 35 results for 'master sword with only arcane family for land'.
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
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
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
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Curse of Strahd
Special Equipment. In addition to his sword cane, Rictavio wears a hat of disguise and a ring of mind shielding, and he carries a spell scroll of raise dead.
Spellcasting. Rictavio is a 9th-level
weapon’s type.Multiattack. Rictavio makes two attacks with his sword cane.
Sword Cane. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Sword Cane"} to hit
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Curse of Strahd
parents succumbed to their grief, leaving him an orphan. He became a sociopath. Other children ruthlessly mocked him because of his dead family and his missing arm, but he was a large boy and had no
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
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Dungeon Master’s Guide:
2 minor beneficial properties
1 major beneficial property
1 major detrimental property, which is suppressed while the sword is attuned to an archdevil
Ruler of
Magic Weapon. The Blade of Avernus is a magic weapon that functions as a vorpal sword.
Random Properties. The sword has the following randomly determined properties, as described in chapter 7 of the
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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
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
. Titivilus makes one Silver Sword attack, and he uses Frightful Word.
Silver Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Silver Sword"} to hit, reach
5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Silver Sword", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage, or 9 (1d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d10+4
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Quests from the Infinite Staircase
, ability checks, and saving throws.Multiattack. Sion makes one Shadow Sword attack and uses Affix Shadow or Spellcasting.
Shadow Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType
":"to hit", "rollAction":"Shadow Sword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d10+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Shadow Sword", "rollDamageType":"necrotic
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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
some much-needed light to Barovia. His efforts worked for a while, but then the Dark Powers began to corrupt him.
Imperfections. The Abbot's fall from grace started when the Belviews—a family of sickly
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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
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Ghosts of Saltmarsh
begins to hallucinate and is afflicted with a short-term madness effect (determined randomly or by the DM; see “Madness” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The effect lasts 10
minutes.Comfortable on land or in water, these brilliantly colored snakes are renowned for their potent and hallucinogenic venom. They are most often found in coastal caves. In the abandoned chambers
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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
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Keys from the Golden Vault
):
1/day each: arms of Hadar, charm person, mage armorMarkos Delphi grew up with an insatiable curiosity. Eventually, he had his fill of worldly knowledge and began delving into the arcane, eager to
understand the secrets of the planes of existence. Raised in a family of scholars and academics, Markos wished to make a breakthrough discovery that would propel himself and his family to new heights
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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
family, based in the town of Longsaddle. Cold and dispassionate, she took to magic only a decade ago in her late forties and is skilled in the arcane tradition of necromancy. She has a lifelong struggle
would not have been admitted into the Arcane Brotherhood without her family connections—a fact that sticks in her craw.
Vellynne brought a family heirloom with her to Icewind Dale: a professor orb
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
from their native land without feeling homesick, often viewing their current companions as their family.
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Storm King's Thunder
each: arcane lock, gust of wind, invisibility, magic missile, unseen servant
1/day each: globe of invulnerability, haste, hypnotic pattern, ice storm, lightning bolt, Mordenkainen's sword, wall of
forceSansuri, a vainglorious cloud giant countess, is one of several cloud giant nobles who have retreated to their cloud castles and embarked on expeditions to map the present-day Sword Coast in
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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
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, plus 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Longsword", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage. The dragonborn can cause the sword to flare with bright light, and the
target must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the start of the dragonborn’s next turn. The sword can flare in this way only once per turn.
Healing Touch (1/Day). The
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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
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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
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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
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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
trained in the arcane tradition of evocation. She likes using her magic to destroy things, and her hunger for magic items knows no bounds. Her supreme confidence means that she never backs down from a
challenge, even when the odds are clearly stacked against her. Seeing other wizards as a threat, paranoia rules her life.
Avarice has been a member of the Arcane Brotherhood for almost two years. She
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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
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Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
is Master of Arms and Mercenaries for the Waterdeep Zhentarim. In this role, she provides armor, weapons, and training to sellswords on the Black Network's payroll.
Tashlyn has established a useful
City Guard. In that position, she watches over traffic that passes through the gate — and ensures that her associates in the Black Network can come and go freely.
Born to a well-off family in Calimshan
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
itself on a success.Champions of the dragon queen are often called Talons of Tiamat. They work tirelessly to free their master from her imprisonment in Avernus, and Tiamat grants these pawns immense
their draconic heritage—chromatic, metallic, or gem—something like a large extended family. But for dragonborn champions, this bond is spiritual as much as biological, and they devote
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Acquisitions Incorporated
the Beestinger clan. Now a self-taught mage, he specializes in making use of the dangerous spells and weird trinkets he often comes across in his role as a kind of arcane archaeologist. Seeking out
the family feeling that an adventuring group provides keeps him in the “B” Team, even if that unfortunately comes with Oak Truestrike as a kind of father figure.
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Curse of Strahd
family had done to van Richten, ran away from home. After many harrowing adventures, she tracked down van Richten two years later. Thinking she was a Vistana assassin, he put a sword to her throat and
was a little girl, her family kidnapped van Richten’s teenage son, Erasmus, and delivered him into the clutches of a vampire. Even today, years later, she can still hear Erasmus’s pleas
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Beneficial Properties table in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.
Searing Radiance. The sword deals an extra 9 (2d8) radiant damage to any creature it hits, or 16 (3d10) radiant damage if you
. It desires a wielder who embodies bravery and heroism.
Attunement. The sword allows you to attune to it immediately, without having to take a short rest. The first time you attune to the sword, you
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
long.
Most tortles like to see how other folk live. A tortle can spend decades away from their native land without feeling homesick, often viewing their current companions as their family.
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Acquisitions Incorporated
disappears if it takes any damage, after 1 hour, or when Jim uses this feature again.James Winifred Darkmagic III is the scion of a mysterious, multiplanar wizarding family. Jim's arcane pedigree has long
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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
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Candlekeep Mysteries
’s role in the theft.
Personality Trait. “The technique of the Immortal Lotus is beautiful and powerful. I will succeed Master Bak Mei.”
Ideal. “The ancient traditions and secret
martial arts must be preserved and learned. Hiding them away in libraries dishonors our teachers.”
Bond. “The Immortal Lotus is my new family. Bak Mei will lead me to a brighter future
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The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Gloomwrought and asked Naeryx to help him run it. For Urmius, the carnival was a chance to emerge from under his family’s shadow and become the master of his own fate, but it also meant forsaking his
again until the next dawn), ray of frostLight, formerly known as Urmius Umbrage, belonged to a filthy rich shadar-kai family that haunted a crumbling mansion in Gloomwrought. Although he wanted for
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Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
. Natural ambushers and tireless sentries, animated coffins guard ancient necropolises, family crypts, and the lairs of powerful Undead. A cautious vampire might sleep in an animated coffin to evade hunters
sardines
3
A groaning mummy
4
A patch of yellow mold (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide)
5
A slumbering vampire spawn
6
A portal to the Path of Graves (detailed in Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary)
Poison, Psychic
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
fascinated by the politics of surface realms and talk endlessly with sailors and adventurers to stay current on the latest happenings on land.
Dragon Turtle Ideals
d6;{"diceNotation
concerns of those who crawl upon the land? (Any)
3
Curiosity. I want to know about everything that enters my domain, especially oddities from the surface world. (Any)
4
Supremacy. Creatures who
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
land.
Dragon Turtle Ideals
d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal"}
Ideal
1
Endurance. We who dwell beneath the waves can weather all storms. (Any
)
2
Indifference. What do I care for the fleeting concerns of those who crawl upon the land? (Any)
3
Curiosity. I want to know about everything that enters my domain, especially oddities from