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Deck of Illusions

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

This box contains a set of cards. A full deck has 34 cards: 32 depicting specific creatures and two with a mirrored surface. A deck found as treasure is usually missing 1d20 − 1 cards. The

identifies it as an illusion with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check. The illusion lasts until its card is moved or the illusion is dispelled (using a Dispel Magic spell or a similar

Deck of Many Things

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

of your prison. You draw no more cards. Euryale. The card’s medusa-like visage curses you. You take a −2 penalty to saving throws while cursed in this way. Only a god or the magic of the

. This enmity lasts until either you or the devil dies. A Question of Enmity Two of the cards in the Deck of Many Things can earn a character the enmity of another being. With the Flames card, the

Juiblex Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

damage. Unless the target avoids taking any of this damage, any metal armor worn by the target takes a permanent −1 penalty to the AC it offers, and any metal weapon it is carrying or wearing takes

a permanent −1 penalty to damage rolls. The penalty worsens each time a target is subjected to this effect. If the penalty on an object drops to −5, the object is destroyed.Juiblex can

Juiblex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Slime","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage. Unless the target avoids taking all of this damage, any metal armor worn by the target takes a permanent −1 penalty to the AC it offers, and any metal

weapon the target is carrying or wearing takes a permanent −1 penalty to damage rolls. The penalty worsens each time a target is subjected to this effect. If the penalty on an object drops to

Darkweaver

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Shadowy Form. While the darkweaver is in dim light or darkness, attack rolls against it are made with disadvantage unless the darkweaver has the incapacitated condition. Spider Climb. The darkweaver

if the target is a creature, the target’s hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target

Laeral Silverhand

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

until she uses an action to quench it. She gains one of the following benefits of her choice, which lasts until the silver fire ends: She can breathe underwater. She can survive without food and water

. She is immune to magic that would ascertain her thoughts, truthfulness, alignment, or creature type. She gains resistance to cold damage, and she is unharmed by temperatures as low as −50

Spectral Cloud

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

, it must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw, or its hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest

returns as a spectral cloud. While this Undead seems to be merely a thick cloud or fog bank, observers can sometimes spot a shadowy bipedal figure lurking within. At the heart of the cloud, the figure

Priest of Osybus (Ectoplasmic)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, the creature dies, and its soul is trapped in the priest’s body, manifesting as a shadowy Soul Tattoo on the priest. The soul is freed if the priest dies. Necrotic Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +7

slime to make itself look and feel like any creature that is Medium or Small, while retaining its game statistics. This transformation lasts for 8 hours or until the priest drops to 0 hit

Drowned Master

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

maximum to 0. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. On a failed save, the target also contracts bluerot (see the “Bluerot” sidebar). Necrotic Ink (Recharge 5–6). The drowned master

head retain their former shapes, but its legs have split into shadowy tentacles. The drowned master is tethered to a source of powerful magic that prevents it from traveling far. It commands other drowned ones, compelling them to serve as agents in its dark plots.Poison

Deathwolf

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

saving throw or have disadvantage on saving throws against the frightened condition. This curse lasts until removed by the Remove Curse spell or other magic. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation

resembles a skeletal, shadowy werewolf in hybrid form. Deathwolves can’t shapeshift, but they can create dangerous illusions. A deathwolf’s bite makes its victims more susceptible to the

Priest of Osybus (Deathly)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

next turn. If this damage reduces a Medium or smaller creature to 0 hit points, the creature dies, and its soul is trapped in the priest’s body, manifesting as a shadowy Soul Tattoo on the

role that his disciples played in his ascension, Osybus gifted them with a trace of his power. Taking the form of a shadowy tattoo, this boon allows the priests to steal souls as their master did and to

Priest of Osybus (Dread)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

creature to 0 hit points, the creature dies, and its soul is trapped in the priest’s body, manifesting as a shadowy Soul Tattoo on the priest. The soul is freed if the priest dies. Necrotic Bolt

shadowy tattoo, this boon allows the priests to steal souls as their master did and to cheat death and become undead horrors. The threat posed by Osybus and his disciples raised alarms far and wide. In

Priest of Osybus

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

the priest’s body, manifesting as a shadowy Soul Tattoo on the priest. The soul is freed if the priest dies. Necrotic Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit

. Acknowledging the role that his disciples played in his ascension, Osybus gifted them with a trace of his power. Taking the form of a shadowy tattoo, this boon allows the priests to steal souls as their

Priest of Osybus (Spectral)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

smaller creature to 0 hit points, the creature dies, and its soul is trapped in the priest’s body, manifesting as a shadowy Soul Tattoo on the priest. The soul is freed if the priest dies. Necrotic

of a shadowy tattoo, this boon allows the priests to steal souls as their master did and to cheat death and become undead horrors. The threat posed by Osybus and his disciples raised alarms far and

Priest of Osybus (Vampiric)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

trapped in the priest’s body, manifesting as a shadowy Soul Tattoo on the priest. The soul is freed if the priest dies. Necrotic Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType

power. Acknowledging the role that his disciples played in his ascension, Osybus gifted them with a trace of his power. Taking the form of a shadowy tattoo, this boon allows the priests to steal souls

Strahd, Master of Death House

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

summons shadowy, necrotic fire that fills a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point he can see within 90 feet of himself. Each creature in that area must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14

itself on a success. Otherwise, the effect lasts 24 hours or until Strahd is reduced to 0 hit points, is on a different plane of existence than the target, or uses a bonus action to end the effect

Arcturia

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

and traps. Everything about a lich’s lair reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including the magic and mundane traps that secure it. Undead, constructs, and bound demons lurk in shadowy

takes the remaining damage. This tether lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round or until the lich or the target is no longer in the lich’s lair. The lich calls forth the spirits of

Exethanter

Monsters Curse of Strahd

the magic and mundane traps that secure it. Undead, constructs, and bound demons lurk in shadowy recesses, emerging to destroy those who dare to disturb the lich’s work. A lich encountered in

remaining damage. This tether lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round or until Exethanter or the target is no longer in the Exethanter’s lair. Exethanter calls forth the spirits of

Priest of Osybus (Blazing)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, Osybus gifted them with a trace of his power. Taking the form of a shadowy tattoo, this boon allows the priests to steal souls as their master did and to cheat death and become undead horrors. The

. In addition, as an action, the priest can use the slime to make itself look and feel like any creature that is Medium or Small, while retaining its game statistics. This transformation lasts for 8

Toraf and Bolder's Master Cut

feats

choose to take a −5 penalty to the attack roll. If the attack hits, the target’s speed is reduced by 10 feet (to a minimum speed of 10 feet). This effect lasts until the start of your next turn. You can only use one of these strikes per attack.

proficient with, you can choose to take a −5 penalty to the attack roll. If the attack hits, the target has disadvantage on the next attack roll it makes before the end of its next turn. Torso

Deck of Illusions Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

This box contains a set of parchment cards. A full deck has 34 cards. A deck found as treasure is usually missing 1d20 − 1 cards. The magic of the deck functions only if cards are drawn at

Intelligence (Investigation) check. The creature then appears translucent. The illusion lasts until its card is moved or the illusion is dispelled. When the illusion ends, the image on its card

Lich Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. Everything about a lich’s lair reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including the magic and mundane traps that secure it. Undead, constructs, and bound demons lurk in shadowy recesses

, the lich takes half the damage (rounded down), and the target takes the remaining damage. This tether lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round or until the lich or the target is no longer in

Valindra Shadowmantle Legacy

monsters Tomb of Annihilation

her shriveled flesh and appear to be a living elf. This magical illusion lasts until she ends it as a bonus action or until she uses her Frightening Gaze legendary action. The effect also ends if

reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including the magic and mundane traps that secure it. Undead, constructs, and bound demons lurk in shadowy recesses, emerging to destroy those who dare to disturb

Summon Shadowspawn

Spells Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

You call forth a shadowy spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. This corporeal form uses the Shadow Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose an emotion

Points 35 + 15 for each spell level above 3rd Speed 40 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 16 (+3) CON 15 (+2) INT 4 (−3) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 16 (+3) Damage Resistances necrotic

Illusory Dragon

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

By gathering threads of shadow material from the Shadowfell, you create a Huge shadowy dragon in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. The illusion lasts for the spell’s duration

Deck of Many Things Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

-like visage curses you. You take a −2 penalty on saving throws while cursed in this way. Only a god or the magic of The Fates card can end this curse. The Fates. Reality's fabric unravels and

becomes your enemy. The devil seeks your ruin and plagues your life, savoring your suffering before attempting to slay you. This enmity lasts until either you or the devil dies. Fool. You lose 10,000 XP

Story Overview

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

two power groups that is on the verge of flaring into violence. The Zhentarim, a shadowy network of mercenaries, and Xanathar, the beholder crime lord of Waterdeep, are at odds, and when they clash

through the city freely. The effect lasts until the creature is touched again by the staff, or until the passage of a period of time specified by one who is attuned to the staff. The dragonstaff is

Illusory Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

a Huge shadowy dragon in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. The illusion lasts for the spell’s duration and occupies its space, as if it were a creature. When the illusion appears

A Lich's Lair

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

shadowy recesses, emerging to destroy those who dare to disturb the lich’s work. A lich encountered in its lair has a challenge rating of 22 (41,000 XP). Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing

remaining damage. This tether lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round or until the lich or the target is no longer in the lich’s lair. The lich calls forth the spirits of creatures that

Gloom Stalker

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Stalker Features Ranger Level Feature 3rd Gloom Stalker Magic, Dread Ambusher, Umbral Sight 7th Iron Mind 11th Stalker’s Flurry 15th Shadowy Dodge Gloom Stalker Magic Starting at 3rd level, you learn

ambush. You can give yourself a bonus to your initiative rolls equal to your Wisdom modifier. At the start of your first turn of each combat, your walking speed increases by 10 feet, which lasts

Boons of Undeath

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

action, the priest can use the slime covering its own body to make itself look and feel like any creature that is Medium or Small while retaining its own game statistics. This transformation lasts for

or smaller creature to 0 hit points, the creature dies, and its soul is trapped in the priest’s body, manifesting as a shadowy Soul Tattoo on the priest. The soul is freed if the priest dies

Deathwolf

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

. The result is an Undead abomination that resembles a skeletal, shadowy werewolf in hybrid form. Deathwolves can’t shapeshift, but they can create dangerous illusions. A deathwolf’s bite makes its

saving throws against the frightened condition. This curse lasts until removed by the Remove Curse spell or other magic. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5

Spectral Cloud

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

, observers can sometimes spot a shadowy bipedal figure lurking within. At the heart of the cloud, the figure’s appearance becomes clear: a skeletal cloud giant corpse. Tales suggest cloud giants sometimes seek

equal to the necrotic damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. A Humanoid slain by this attack immediately

Drowned Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

legs have split into shadowy tentacles. The drowned master is tethered to a source of powerful magic that prevents it from traveling far. It commands other drowned ones, compelling them to serve as

throw or have its hit point maximum reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a

Darkweaver

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

darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16 Languages Abyssal, Deep Speech, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Shadowy Form. While the darkweaver is in dim light or

necrotic damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. Shadow Web. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 120 ft

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