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The Book of Many Things
", "rollAction":"Comet Strike", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.
Spellcasting. The initiate casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At
will: Mage Hand, Thaumaturgy
1/day each: Dimension Door, Divination, EnthrallMoment of Foresight (1/Day). When hit by an attack roll, the initiate can force the attacker to reroll it and use the new
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
Unarmored Defense. While Steel Crane is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, his AC includes his Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. Steel Crane makes three attacks.
Force Strike. Melee Weapon Attack
: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Force Strike"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Force Strike
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
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Force Burst (Recharge 4–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Force Burst"}. Raw arcane magic bursts out from the derro. Each creature within 10 feet of it must make a DC 11
Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Force Burst", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage and has the prone
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
(the hand is invisible)
1/day each: jump, plane shift (self only), see invisibilityGithzerai travelers wander the multiverse to train and pursue cosmic enlightenment. These githzerai learn to
portals in Sigil and the Outlands. To learn more about other githzerai, see the Monster Manual.Matter Manipulation (Recharge 4–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Matter
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
doors into kindling but also works well for smashing foes. These ogres are drilled in two simple tasks: rushing forward to shatter enemy fortifications and using their weapons to force an advancing enemy
to halt.
Ogres of War
Ogres love to rush headlong into battle, but with enough time and patience, some of them learn to carry out specialized missions. The names they are given—the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
—if only they would stop trying to kill the dragon’s guests.
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A crystal dragon wyrmling is placed in a monastery to learn the teachings of the monks before returning home in three years. The monks don’t appreciate the wyrmling’s pranks.
Cold, Radiant
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
often struggle to handle the turbulent psychic energy within their minds and bodies. Those psionic goblins who learn how to safely tap into this psychic power are formidable forces in combat. Psionic
Escape. The goblin takes the Disengage or Hide action.
Telekinetic Shove. The goblin targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of itself with a thrust of telekinetic force. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or have the prone condition.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
);{"diceNotation":"3d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Quarterstaff","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.
Devastating Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit
","rollAction":"Devastating Bolt"} to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (4d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"4d8+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Devastating Bolt","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.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
tapped by the city's elite. A short obituary is engraved around the lip of the well in Draconic: “Herein lie the immortal remains of the Telepathic Pentacle. Sit, meditate, and learn.”
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"force"} force
creates a shining bead of gravitational force in its mouth, then releases the energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 20 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.
Singularity Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Singularity Breath"}. The dragon creates a shining bead of
gravitational force in its mouth, then releases the energy in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 13 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 22 (5d8);{"diceNotation
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"Incorporeal Movement", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.
Unusual Nature. The allip doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Maddening Touch. Melee Spell
, but that piece is enough to wrack the recipient with temporary mental anguish and violent compulsions. The survivors of an allip’s attack are sometimes left with a compulsion to learn more about
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
an extra 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Staff of Striking","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.
Heal Self (Recharges after a Long Rest). Bak Mei regains 2d8 + 4
superiors.
Bak Mei is notorious among the monks of Faerûn. Some see him as a vagabond, exiled from his order for traitorous acts and disregard for tradition. Others see him as a radical seeker of
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
.
Psionic Shield. When the goblin or one of its allies within 15 feet of it is hit by an attack roll, the goblin conjures a shield of force. The target of the attack gains a +3 bonus to its AC against the
of their psionic abilities, goblin psi commanders wield blades of pure psychic energy. They can throw barriers of mental force while toppling foes with a single, mind-splitting burst.
Psionic
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Astral Plane. Obsessed with gathering secrets, both from the gods they inhabit and from the bones of dead creatures, they call forth the spirits of the dead and force them to divulge what they learned in
to these creatures, thus preserving the information they gain.
Pursuit of knowledge drives everything berbalangs do. Although they mostly learn their secrets from the dead, they aren’t above
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
);{"diceNotation":"1d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw
(Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Singularity Breath"}. The dragon creates a shining bead of gravitational force in its mouth, then releases the energy in a 30-foot
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"force"} force
creates a shining bead of gravitational force in its mouth, then releases the energy in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 23 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the
Magic Items
Storm King's Thunder
from challenging or threatening Hekaton’s leadership.
Any creature not attuned to a Ruling Scepter who sits on the throne is paralyzed and encased in a magical force field. While encased, the
creature can’t be touched or moved from the throne. Touching a Ruling Scepter to the force field dispels the field, though the creature remains paralyzed until it is separated from the throne.
Any
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder. This resistance lasts for 1d12 days.
Coin. Five pieces of jewelry, each worth 100 gp, or ten gemstones, each worth 50 gp, appear at your feet.
Crown. You learn the
resistance to one of the following damage types (chosen by the DM): force, necrotic, poison, psychic, or radiant. This resistance lasts for 1d12 days.
Student. You gain proficiency in Wisdom saving throws
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
your Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma as the spellcasting ability (your choice).
Priest. Your Wisdom score increases by 2, to a maximum of 22.
Prisoner. Glowing chains made of magical force appear
1 year passes, the revenant kills you, or you use a Wish spell to banish it permanently to the afterlife.
Warrior. Your Strength score increases by 2 to a maximum of 22.
Well. You learn three cantrips of your choice from any spell list.
Equipment
Proficiency feat. The Sheathed Staff is for Monks specifically.
This weapon has the following Mastery Property. To use this property, you must have a feature that lets you use it.
Topple. If you hit a
creature with this weapon, you can force the creature to make a Constitution saving throw (DC 8 plus the ability modifier used to make the attack roll and your Proficiency Bonus). On a failed save, the creature has the Prone condition.
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Earth Phasing","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage and immediately moves to the nearest unoccupied space.Opportunistic Hunger. When a creature the
, digesting the dust but leaving the message lodged in its digestive tract. Trained over long years and with plentiful treats to learn the direction to different underground strongholds and outposts, the khargra carries its burden to its destination, then coughs up the message on command.
Berbalang
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
gathering secrets, both from the gods they inhabit and from the bones of dead creatures, they call forth the spirits of the dead and force them to divulge what they learned in life.
Speakers of the Dead
these creatures, thus preserving the information they gain.
Spectral Spy. The pursuit of knowledge drives everything berbalangs do. Although they mostly learn their secrets from the dead, they aren&rsquo
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
, and might have set you on the path to adventure, but it could also come with many dangers, including those who covet your gift and want to take it from you — by force, if need be.
Skill
prefer for the DM to invent these details as part of the game, allowing you to learn more about your inheritance as your character does.
The Dungeon Master is free to use your inheritance as a story
feats
Your study of blood magic and life force has borne fruit, granting you the following benefits.
Blood Lash. You learn the Blood Bolt* cantrip. Your spellcasting ability for it is Intelligence, Wisdom
Feats
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
You chose the moon Nuitari to influence your magic, and your ambition and loyalty to the Order of the Black Robes have been recognized, granting you these benefits:
Ambitious Magic. You learn one
gained the Initiate of High Sorcery feat.
Life Channel. You can channel your life force into the power of your magic. When a creature you can see within 60 feet of you fails a saving throw against a
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
, their lack of cunning foiled her plans. Many tumbled into the sea and drowned, too simpleminded and impatient to learn how to swim. Others smashed caravans and crushed their defenders most effectively
guise of a regal hobgoblin queen. If the crab folk ever encounter someone who bears a strong resemblance to that form, their magical compulsion might force them to worship that creature, obeying their every command.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
soon forced the fledgling order out of the city after the monks’ influence began to threaten the established powers. The monks took refuge in the heart of the Cloakwood. Toughened by the area’s rugged
terrain and monstrous inhabitants, the fledgling order became a dominant force in the forest. The order has a simple hierarchy in which Bak Mei is the elder abbot, followed by apprentices and rank-and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
or scroll, you decide whether the monks accept it as a gift. If the characters try to sneak or force their way into Candlekeep, the fortress’s defenses are brought to bear as described in the
One, to honor the poor halfling whose life he cut short. Shunned by polite society, Little One came to Candlekeep hoping to learn as much as he can. He’s a quiet but popular fixture in the fortress, and the monks are always saying hello to him and recommending new books for him to read.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
enemies. The monks offered to shelter him and his bodyguards as long as they needed it. Ronnom was delighted to learn that Skalanthas, his mother’s long-lost dragon companion, also lived on the island. It didn’t take long for Ronnom to become the dragon’s friend and confidant.
the island of Najkir, where Ishyllia once liked to go to escape the politics and violence of her homeland. There, Skalanthas struck up a friendship with the monks that has lasted for years. The dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
What the Residents Know Characters who strike up a conversation with any of the monastery’s residents can learn what they know about the following topics. Dead Falcons. The monks use trained falcons
to communicate with the outside world. Shortly before the characters’ arrival, someone killed all the falcons by feeding them poisoned meat. Getting off the Island. The monks have a small boat they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
(B) 50 GP Monks use rigorous combat training and mental discipline to align themselves with the multiverse and focus their internal reservoirs of power. Different Monks conceptualize this power in
various ways: as breath, energy, life force, essence, or self, for example. Whether channeled as a striking display of martial prowess or as a subtler manifestation of defense and speed, this power
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
power. Different Monks conceptualize this power in various ways: as breath, energy, life force, essence, or self, for example. Whether channeled as a striking display of martial prowess or as a
tool proficiency above, Explorer’s Pack, and 11 GP; or (B) 50 GP Monks use rigorous combat training and mental discipline to align themselves with the multiverse and focus their internal reservoirs of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
. Though the vast majority of those recruits have perished or been imprisoned at the hands of the Grand Master, twenty-five monks — all a motley assemblage of evil humanoids — currently occupy various areas
Master. Wherever they are initially stationed, the monks all gather together if a general alarm is sounded, or to witness an audience in the central abbey (area M3). Each monk is a cultist that carries
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
(area L5), but far enough away to provide Bak Mei with solitude he requires. L2a. Monk Quarters This room contains several narrow, hard bunks where the Immortal Lotus monks sleep. L2b. Private Quarters
made from small tree stumps. Monks take their meals in shifts. Bak Mei usually keeps to himself, rarely eating among his students. L2f. Garden Next to the living quarters is a well, north of which is