minds some with only advance for for loyal

Quandrix Professor of Theory

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

spell’s spellcasting ability, or the spell fails and is wasted.Professors of theory advance the Quandrix philosophy that math-magical manipulation is most powerful in the abstract dimension of

minds, probability, and the fabric of magic itself. Their equations shift perceptions in profound ways, alter probability, and interfere with the formation of other magic. In battle, the professors tweak

Amnizu (Summoner Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

tacticians and unfailingly loyal—qualities the hellish archdukes value. Some amnizus perform the critical task of watching over the River Styx from fortresses along the river’s blighted banks

desire to commit evil. The amnizus that patrol here drill the rules of the Nine Hells into the new arrivals’ minds and marshal them into legions.Fire, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered

Amnizu

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, and ruthless, but they’re also highly intelligent tacticians and unfailingly loyal—qualities the hellish archdukes value. Some amnizus perform the critical task of watching over the

have no personalities or memories; they’re driven only by the desire to commit evil. The amnizus that patrol here drill the rules of the Nine Hells into the new arrivals’ minds and marshal

Respect for the Players

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

to make players much more careful about what they say, which can dampen the atmosphere and discourage humor. Other DMs let players change their minds freely. This creates a more relaxed mood at the

actions. Once you describe what happens as a result, it’s too late for the players to change their minds. Sharing the Spotlight As the DM, don’t play favorites. Don’t let one player do all the

Meeting Kwalish

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

concerns, and he believes that the secrets of the technology found in the Barrier Peaks hold a vast potential to advance knowledge. If questioned, he proudly details his experiments (including with

the powered armor), as well as the complete history of his time in the Barrier Peaks. If pressed, he talks of how he salvaged the minds of the members of his first expedition only after they were slain

Mind Flayers

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

most loyal vassal, an ulitharid called Extremiton, to establish a splinter colony somewhere safe from githyanki incursions. Extremiton made its way to Undermountain with a group of mind flayers, laid

kidnapped humanoids from Waterdeep and Undermountain and put them to sleep in these capsules, which link their dreaming minds to the ulitharid’s dizzying intellect. These captives believe they’re in

Guild Membership

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

charge 1 gp per month or 10 gp for a year’s dues paid in advance. A guild can expel a member for any number of reasons, not the least of which is failing to pay dues. GUILDS OF WATERDEEP Bakers

-makers Guild of Trusted Pewterers and Casters Guild of Watermen Jesters’ Guild Jewelers’ Guild Launderers’ Guild League of Basket-makers and Wickerworkers League of Skinners and Tanners Loyal Order

Exploring the Necropolis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

the remains of the Consortium of Three, the Netherese wizards who were loyal to Prince Hamukai. After establishing the refuge at Haruun, they honed their magic and vowed to return to Azumar to defeat

dracolich, and commanded to guard her necropolis for eternity. Though their minds are warped by their current state, if the characters try to befriend the flameskulls—invoking their names and appealing

Amnizu

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

unfailingly loyal—qualities the hellish archdukes value. Some amnizus perform the critical task of watching over the River Styx from fortresses along the river’s blighted banks, where it flows through

amnizus that patrol here drill the rules of the Nine Hells into the new arrivals’ minds and marshal them into legions. Variant: Devil Summoning Some amnizus have an action that allows them to summon other

Wedding Rehearsal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

luminescent lichen and tumescent growths forming chaotic patterns on their decaying flesh, their voices stabbing into your minds, both insane and gleeful in equal parts: From rocky bed the

level of madness (see “Madness” in chapter 2). If the characters share their experience with Basidia, the sovereign leads the two circles loyal to it out of Neverlight Grove before it is too late

The Nine Hells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

foul, to advance themselves. At the very top of the hierarchy is Asmodeus, who has yet to be bested. If he were to be vanquished, the victor would rule the plane in turn. Such is the law of the Nine

Asmodeus’s most loyal and resourceful vassals, and few beings in the multiverse can outwit him. He is more obsessed than most devils with striking deals with mortals in exchange for their souls, and

Necropolis Locations (Y10-Y18)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

. Months before Ythryn’s fall, a circle of mages known as the Telepathic Pentacle tried to fuse their minds together to become a conjoined telepathic force. The procedure went terribly wrong, and their

bodies and minds melded into a single monstrosity. Iriolarthas imprisoned the thing in this empty well so that its latent telepathic powers could be tapped by the city’s elite. A short obituary is

Wizards

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

future and know that knowledge is power. They might act aloof and mysterious, hinting at omens and secrets, or they might be know-it-alls, spilling insights to advance their own status. Diviner Wizard

attack roll, saving throw, or ability check. Enchanter Wizard Enchanters know how to magically influence minds. Benign enchanters use this magic to defuse violence and sow peace, while malevolent

Faerûn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

, along the southern shore of the lake, explorers and fortune seekers squander their amassed wealth building castles, founding communities, and drawing loyal vassals to them — only to have all those

is inextricably linked to Cormyr. A strong realm bolstered by its loyal army (the Purple Dragons), a cadre of magical defenders and investigators (the War Wizards), and numerous wealthy and influential

Creating Adventures

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

false memories of a crime in many minds in order to incriminate someone. 4 A group of Dimir agents is plundering the minds of people who have knowledge of a vault that holds great wealth or magical

power. 5 After a Dimir spy is unmasked, a mind mage (see chapter 6 for the stat block) erases the memory of the spy’s identity from the minds of those involved. 6 A shapeshifter has

Briny Maze Locations

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

Charisma (Performance) checks. Shalfi digs beneath a loyal flesh meld (see appendix A) that he calls Jitterjaws. Jitterjaws was a gift from Ilvaash to Shalfi for his devotion. It is loyal to Shalfi, and

past, how long he’s been here, or the last time he slept. He answers questions about Jitterjaws with, “Jitterjaws is as loyal a friend as any jumble of meat you’ll meet.” The only subjects upon which

Dragon Organizations

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

this birthright, believing that empowering dragonsight even in dragons with no intention of joining the order ultimately helps advance their cause. A dragon who decides to be initiated into the sect

dragons, who believe Sardior’s fractured consciousness is embedded in their own minds, and who work to cultivate dragonsight in other gem dragons. However, even chromatic and metallic members of the

Chromatic Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

can become valuable agents for a blue dragon, which rewards loyal service handsomely. A blue dragon keeps its lair secret and well protected, and even its most trusted servants are rarely allowed

dragon sometimes wracks its minions’ minds with fear to the point of insanity, with the fog that spreads throughout its forest reflecting those minions’ tortured dreams. Living Treasures. A green

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