matter stunned with only anchored for for link

Mythal Touched

Feats Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

spell on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. 3-7 You and the triggering spell’s caster form a Telepathy;telepathic link for 1 hour. 8-10 Gravity is reversed in a

failed save, the creature has the Stunned condition until the end of its next turn. 14-17 You gain a +2 bonus to Armor Class;AC for 1 minute, potentially turning the triggering spell into a miss

Ulitharid Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

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

Brain Breaker

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

damage and have the stunned condition for 1 minute. A stunned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Spellcasting (Psionics

Link. The brain breaker targets one creature with the incapacitated condition that the brain breaker senses with its Creature Sense trait and establishes a psychic link with the target. Until the link

Infected Elder Brain

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

have the stunned condition for 1 minute. A stunned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Spellcasting (Psionics). The elder

the elder brain that fuels Illithinoch’s mind flayers.Psychic Link. The elder brain targets one creature with the incapacitated condition that the elder brain senses with its Creature Sense trait

Elder Brain Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

saving throw or take 32 (5d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"5d10+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Mind Blast","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and be stunned for 1 minute. A target can repeat

the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Psychic Link. The elder brain targets one incapacitated creature it can perceive with its Creature Sense

Elder Brain

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"psychic"} psychic damage and be stunned for 1 minute. A target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Spellcasting (Psionics). The elder

it has a psychic link. The elder brain breaks the creature’s concentration on a spell it has cast. The creature also takes 2 (1d4);{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Break

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

Bodytaker Plant

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Podling Link. The plant can see through and communicate telepathically with any of its podling;podlings within 10 miles of it. Rejuvenation. When the plant dies, it returns to life in the place

Constitution saving throw or be stunned by the plant’s sapping enzymes until it is removed from the pod or the plant dies. The enveloped target doesn’t require air and gains 1 level of

Gnomengarde Grenade

Magic Items Divine Contention

the grenade shine with a rainbow of color when held up in the light. As a bonus action, a creature can turn a special key to arm the grenade. Once armed, the grenade explodes in a matter of seconds

saving throw. On a failed save, it takes 28 (8d6) thunder damage and is stunned until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, it takes half as much thunder damage and is not stunned

Cloud Giant of Evil Air

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Storm Boomerang", "rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or have the stunned

link to elemental air, cloud giants who turn from the gods of the Ordning often gravitate to the service of Yan-C-Bin, Prince of Evil Air. These giants’ cunning, charisma, and sheer physical and

Eater of Knowledge

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

attacks hit the same creature and the target is Large or smaller, it has the grappled condition (escape DC 14) and must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or have the stunned condition until the

that god’s followers, eaters of knowledge are lumbering, bipedal masses of squelching muscles and exposed brain matter. These rugose hulks collect information from others by devouring brains

Catoblepas

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be stunned until the start of the catoblepas’s next turn. Death Ray (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction

pestilence and rot created catoblepases as embodiments of their influence, while other stories link them to misfortune. Some such tales claim that swamp-dwelling hags tend catoblepases like cattle

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

sought out Arasta’s lair, as it is rumored that some of the strands of her web are anchored near the edge of the Underworld and can enable a traveler to reach that realm’s ashen shores. But

the webs can be anchored between two solid masses (such as walls or trees). The webs are flammable. Any webs exposed to fire burn away in 1 round. Any destroyed webs are magically repaired at the

Githzerai Anarch

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

unformed substance of their adopted plane with a thought. Githzerai Githzerai are otherworldly folk with psionic powers who share an ancestral link to githyanki. The githzerai followers of the great

of energy and matter, unraveling into unformed substance that dissipates 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll"} rounds later.

Ancient Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

been known to throw caution to the wind when in pursuit of new items for my hoard. 3 No matter how old I get, I always delight in harmless pranks and tricks. 4 I’ve always been mature

, and placid lakes are among their favorite sites. Their whimsical nature makes them more likely than other dragons to establish multiple lairs even at a young age. They link their scattered sites with

Adult Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

caution to the wind when in pursuit of new items for my hoard. 3 No matter how old I get, I always delight in harmless pranks and tricks. 4 I’ve always been mature for my age, and I can

them more likely than other dragons to establish multiple lairs even at a young age. They link their scattered sites with magic portals, often splitting their time between the Feywild, the Material

Link to Vecna

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

interrupted ritual. Vecna is unaware the characters—or anyone, for that matter—are linked with him, so the god has no reason to sever the tie. The link can manifest as subtly or as obviously as each

Link to Vecna The characters each gain a metaphysical link to Vecna, which follows the rules for blessings presented in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Vecna’s Link is the result of feedback from the

Ulitharid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

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 ulitharid and the elder brain. The ulitharid can maintain its psychic link with the elder brain regardless

A Moonstone Dragon's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

nature makes them more likely than other dragons to establish multiple lairs even at a young age. They link their scattered sites with magic portals, often splitting their time between the Feywild, the

. While there, the target is stunned. When the effect ends, the target reappears in the space it left or in the nearest unoccupied space. Compulsive Dance. The dragon targets a creature it can see in its

A Remarkable Reward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

reward. The two won’t say what or push the matter, but if the characters agree, hold up their end of the bargain, and return after three months, the pair give the party a Frost Brand with Shivering

vague. The scorching weather could be a natural occurrence, but more sinister forces could play a part. If you want to link the heat wave to other threats, add evidence to the trophy cave (area D16). Ed Kwong

Elder Brain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

Blast (Recharge 5–6). Creatures of the elder brain’s choice within 60 feet of it must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence saving throw or take 32 (5d10 + 5) psychic damage and be stunned for 1 minute. A

only) Bonus Actions Psychic Link. The elder brain targets one incapacitated creature it senses with its Creature Sense trait and establishes a psychic link with the target. Until the link ends, the

Meenlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

alhoon magically emits psychic energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence saving throw or take 22 (4d8 + 4) psychic damage and be stunned for 1 minute. A

, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5) psychic damage. If the target is Large or smaller, it is grappled (escape DC 15) and must succeed on a DC 20 Intelligence saving throw or be stunned until

Cloud Giant of Evil Air

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Cloud Giant of Evil Air Given their inherent link to elemental air, cloud giants who turn from the gods of the Ordning often gravitate to the service of Yan-C-Bin, Prince of Evil Air. These giants

, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (3d4 + 8) bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) thunder damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or have the stunned condition until the

House Tharashk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

bonds that link the heads of the families. These three leaders, called the Triumvirate, manage the house together from the city of Zarash’ak in the Shadow Marches. Aashta The Aashta and their allies

every chance to advance their interests and those of their family—no matter who stands in the way. CLAUDIO POZAS Torrn The Torrn and their allied families perpetuate the traditions of the

Guardian of the Gulch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

in the light. As a bonus action, a creature can turn a special key to arm the grenade. Once armed, the grenade explodes in a matter of seconds. As an action, the wielder can hurl the grenade up to

) thunder damage and is stunned until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, it takes half as much thunder damage and is not stunned. The wielder rolls on the chart* for the wand of wonder three

Bodytaker Plant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

bodytaker plant roots deep, spreading near-invisible filaments through the soil. Should any of these fibers survive the plant’s destruction, the bodytaker plant regrows after a matter of months. Salting or

) Proficiency Bonus +3 Podling Link. The plant can see through and communicate telepathically with any of its podlings within 10 miles of it. Rejuvenation. When the plant dies, it returns to life in

Breaking the Chains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

above Avernus and is no longer drawn toward the River Styx. However, the characters must still find a way to return the city to the Material Plane. Each chain link is 30 feet long and 20 feet wide

, and is formed of a welded loop of infernal iron that is 5 feet thick. A chain link is a Huge object with AC 19, 250 hit points, a damage threshold of 30, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. See

Modes of Travel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

aboard a seafaring vessel. Since the islands of the Trackless Sea are home to predatory, seafaring barbarians, most ship captains are unwilling to risk their vessels and lives on a fool’s errand, no matter

guarantees her a pardon signed by the Lords’ Alliance leaders. The Ravenous is anchored in Neverwinter’s bay. The Zhentarim assigns Captain Drashk (N male tiefling bandit captain) to command a ship

Eater of Knowledge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

squelching muscles and exposed brain matter. These rugose hulks collect information from others by devouring brains before returning to their masters with delicious secrets. Unlike illithids, which

saving throw or have the stunned condition until the grapple ends. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage. Extract Brain. Melee Weapon

Catoblepas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

and its head held low, is a baleful heraldic figure signifying death or doom. Sages say that gods of pestilence and rot created catoblepases as embodiments of their influence, while other stories link

. Actions Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (5d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be stunned until

Nightveil Specter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

damage and be stunned for 1 minute. The stunned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Reap Memory (3/Day). The specter touches

ft., passive Perception 13 Languages understands Common Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Death Link. If its specter rider is reduced to 0 hit points, the gloamwing is destroyed. Flyby. The gloamwing

Encounters on the Way

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

becomes stunned, a mark resembling three parallel lightning bolts appears on their head. It can only be removed by a remove curse spell, and its effects are noted later in this quest. Note that three

powerful forces of magic are nothing she wants to be involved with if she has a choice in the matter. When she was in the stormy area, the lightning was everywhere, but it never struck the suits of armor

Illithinoch Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Intelligence saving throw or take 22 (4d8 + 4) thunder damage and have the stunned condition for 1 minute. A stunned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the

who rest here. The infected elder brain can automatically establish a Psychic Link (see its stat block later in this chapter) with a creature that lies in the goo, even if the creature doesn’t have the

Arasta of the Endless Web

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

out Arasta’s lair, as it is rumored that some of the strands of her web are anchored near the edge of the Underworld and can enable a traveler to reach that realm’s ashen shores. But those who enter

from the skies and occasionally found trapped in webs. Within 1 mile of Arasta’s lair, webs fill all 10-foot cubes of open space, so long as the webs can be anchored between two solid masses (such as

Molydeus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

molydeus. Voice of the Master. A demon lord has a direct link to its molydeus and uses the serpent head to communicate its wishes. A molydeus is, therefore, said to utter its master’s will

nonmagical attacks Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, poisoned, stunned Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 31 Languages Abyssal, telepathy 120

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