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Monster Lore (p.5)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

Monster Lore (p.5) The third paragraph has been replaced with the following: “The lore in this chapter represents the perspective of Volo and is mostly limited to the Forgotten Realms. In the Realms

Chapter 1: Monster Lore

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

Chapter 1: Monster Lore Volo has encountered many monsters in his day, few as odious or as ornery as the ones described herein. This chapter takes several iconic D&D monsters and provides additional

information about their origins, their dispositions and behaviors, and their lairs — above and beyond what is written in the Monster Manual. To give every monster such grand treatment would require

Sphinx of Lore

Monsters Monster Manual

(spell save DC 16): At Will: Detect Magic, Identify, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion, Prestidigitation1/Day Each: Dispel Magic, Legend Lore, Locate Object, Plane Shift, Remove Curse, TonguesLegendary Action

its turns. Arcane Prowl. The sphinx can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see, and it makes one Claw attack. Weight of Years. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 16, one creature the

Book of Vile Darkness

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and use its Adjusted Ability Scores, Tireless Form, Spells, Vile Lore, and Vile Speech properties. The Book of Vile Darkness

attuned to the book, you can cast the following spells (save DC 18) from it: Animate Dead Circle of Death Dominate Monster Finger of Death Once you use the book to cast a spell, you can’t

Warlock

Classes Player’s Handbook

Armor, Sickle, 2 Dagger;Daggers, orb;Arcane Focus (orb), Book (occult lore), Scholar's Pack, and 15 GP; or (B) 100 GP Warlocks quest for knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the

multiverse. They often begin their search for magical power by delving into tomes of forbidden lore, dabbling in invocations meant to attract the power of extraplanar beings, or seeking places of power where

Knowledge Domain

Classes Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

Unearth Secrets and Master the Mind The Knowledge Domain values learning and understanding above all. Clerics who tap into this domain study esoteric lore, collect old tomes, delve into secret

draw on the power of the Knowledge Domain. Gods of knowledge vary from masters of arcane magic to patrons of craft and invention. In Faerûn, Clerics of the Knowledge Domain worship deities of learning and ingenuity such as Oghma and Gond, among many others.

Ancient Spirit Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

: Legend Lore (as an action), Sequester Time-Warping Breath. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 22, each creature that isn’t currently affected by this breath in a 90-foot Cone. Failure: The target’s Speed

empire of arcane secrets. 6 Ostoria, the first kingdom of the giants. Spirit Dragon Lairs Spirit dragons haunt the ruined cities and buried monuments of ancient empires. The region

Adult Spirit Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no Concentration or Temporary Hit Points required to maintain the spell), Thunderwave 1/Day: Legend Lore (as an action) Time-Warping Breath

magic. 5 Netheril, an empire of arcane secrets. 6 Ostoria, the first kingdom of the giants. Spirit Dragon Lairs Spirit dragons haunt the ruined cities and buried monuments of ancient

Mark of Detection

Feats Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Evil and Good, Identify 2 Detect Thoughts, Find Traps 3 Clairvoyance, Nondetection 4 Arcane Eye, Divination 5 Legend Lore

Necromite of Myrkul

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

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

":"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

Skull Lasher of Myrkul

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

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

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

Necromancer Wizard

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Multiattack. The necromancer makes three Arcane Burst attacks. Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst"} to hit

, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 25 (4d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"4d10+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Spellcasting. The

Master of Souls

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

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

","rollAction":"Scorching Ray","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage per ray.Those who follow Myrkul are either wizards or those who seek to master the necromantic arts. Delvers into Lore. Cultists of

Conjurer Wizard

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Multiattack. The conjurer makes three Arcane Burst attacks. Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst"} to hit, reach 5

ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"3d10+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Spellcasting. The conjurer

Knowledge Domain (Legacy)

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

Spells 3rd augury, command, identify, suggestion 5th nondetection, speak with dead 7th arcane eye, confusion 9th legend lore, scrying

tremendous power if they unlock the secrets of the multiverse. Followers of these gods study esoteric lore, collect old tomes, delve into the secret places of the earth, and learn all they can. Some gods

Oshundo the Alhoon

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Magic Resistance. Oshundo has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. Oshundo makes two Chilling Grasp or Arcane Bolt attacks. Chilling Grasp. Melee Spell

Grasp", "rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage, and Oshundo regains 14 hit points if the target is a creature. Arcane Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"spell

Arcane Archer

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

3rd Arcane Archer Lore, Arcane Shot (2 options) 7th Curving Shot, Magic Arrow, Arcane Shot (3 options) 10th Arcane Shot (4 options) 15th Ever-Ready Shot, Arcane Shot (5 options) 18th Arcane Shot (6 options, improved shots)

An Arcane Archer studies a unique elven method of archery that weaves magic into attacks to produce supernatural effects. Arcane Archers are some of the most elite warriors among the elves. They

Book of Vile Darkness Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

the book’s contents, provided that those modifications advance evil and expand the lore already contained within. Whenever a non-evil creature attunes to the Book of Vile Darkness, that creature

made to interact with non-evil creatures. Command Evil. While you are attuned to the book and holding it, you can use an action to cast the dominate monster spell on an evil target (save DC 18). You

Nagpa

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. They then revel in the grand devastation their plotting brought about—looting libraries, plundering vaults, and prying secrets of arcane lore and power from the wreckage.Corruption. The nagpa

helped avert a war between the gods. She transformed them into the scabrous, birdlike creatures known as nagpas and rendered them able to acquire new lore and magical power only from the ruins of

Nass Lantomir's Ghost

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

and headed toward the Sea of Moving Ice, hoping to find a tome called The Codicil of White, a book of magic and lore composed by servants of Auril the Frostmaiden. The Arcane Brotherhood believes that

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

Sul Khatesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

each: chain lightning, create undead, dream, hold monster, mass suggestion, scrying 1/day each: foresight, gate, power word kill, teleport Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Sul Khatesh fails a saving

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

Arcane Archer (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Arcane Archer Lore, Arcane Shot (2 options) 7th Curving Shot, Magic Arrow, Arcane Shot (3 options) 10th Arcane Shot (4 options) 15th Ever-Ready Shot, Arcane Shot (5 options) 18th Arcane Shot (6 options, improved shots)

An Arcane Archer studies a unique elven method of archery that weaves magic into attacks to produce supernatural effects. Arcane Archers are some of the most elite warriors among the elves. They

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

stories, artifacts, and lore. Those who survive this period of wanderlust return home in their elder years to share news of the outside world. In this manner, the tabaxi remain isolated but never ignorant

of the world beyond their home. Barterers of Lore Tabaxi treasure knowledge rather than material things. A chest filled with gold coins might be useful to buy food or a coil of rope, but it’s

Mind Flayer Arcanist Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 15). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components: At will: detect thoughts, levitate 1/day each: dominate monster, plane shift (self

creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.A few mind flayer;mind flayers supplement their psionic power with arcane spells. However, they are regarded as deviants by their illithid peers and usually shunned.

Runic Colossus

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

. Siege Monster. The colossus deals double damage to objects and structures.Multiattack. The colossus makes two Slam attacks and then uses Stomp. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14

DC 22 Strength check. On a successful check, the affected creature relocates to an unoccupied space of its choice within 5 feet of the colossus and is no longer restrained. Arcane Beam (Recharge 5–6

Knowledge Domain Legacy

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

Spells 1st command, identify 3rd augury, suggestion 5th nondetection, speak with dead 7th arcane eye, confusion 9th legend lore, scrying

tremendous power if they unlock the secrets of the multiverse. Followers of these gods study esoteric lore, collect old tomes, delve into the secret places of the earth, and learn all they can. Some gods

Book of Vile Darkness (Variant)

Magic Items Keys from the Golden Vault

the book’s contents, provided that those modifications advance evil and expand the lore already contained within. Whenever a non-evil creature attunes to the Book of Vile Darkness, that creature

-evil creatures. Command Evil. While you are attuned to the book and holding it, you can use an action to cast the dominate monster spell on an evil target (save DC 18). You can’t use this

Horn of Beckoning Death

Magic Items Legendary Magic Items

Resembling a small dragon’s horn, this arcane device glows with a hellish internal light when held. As an action while holding this horn, you can invoke a necromantic effect called the

(including you) that has 9 or fewer hit points when it ends its turn in the cloud is slain by the Beckoning Death. A Humanoid killed in this way instantly transforms into a zombie (see the Monster Manual

Warlock of the Archfey

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Monster Manual). Warlocks Warlocks gain arcane might through magical pacts with mysterious entities. While some use their abilities to serve the sources of their power, others use them to undermine or even destroy these entities.

Alhoon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Undead.Multiattack. The alhoon makes two Chilling Grasp or Arcane Bolt attacks. Chilling Grasp. Melee Spell Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Chilling Grasp"} to hit

, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Chilling Grasp", "rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage, and the alhoon regains 14 hit points. Arcane

Vellynne Harpell

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

): arcane eye, blightVampiric Touch (3rd-Level Spell; Requires a Spell Slot). Melee Spell Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Vampiric Touch"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one

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

Polukranos

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

beyond one, it gets an extra reaction that can be used only to make opportunity attacks. Siege Monster. Polukranos deals double damage to objects and structures. Wakeful. While Polukranos sleeps, at

world, and so great were its size and strength that the gods Nylea and Heliod combined their power to bind the monster deep within the Nessian Wood. That incarnation was slain, but the eternal ideal

Sibriex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21): At will: command, dispel magic, hold monster 1/day: feeblemind Warp Creature. The sibriex targets up to three

6 levels of exhaustion, it dies and instantly transforms into a living manes (see the Monster Manual) under the sibriex’s control. The transformation of the body can be undone only by a wish

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

with opportunities for arcane study, although its masters are dispersed across individual wizards’ abodes and lack concentrated communities. You spent years learning the lore of the multiverse

: RESEARCHER When you attempt to learn or recall a piece of lore, if you do not know that information, you often know where and from whom you can obtain it. Usually, this information comes from a

Cassiok Shadowdusk

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

from it, using your spell save DC and spell attack bonus: cone of cold (5 charges), fireball (5th-level version, 5 charges), globe of invulnerability (6 charges), hold monster (5 charges), levitate (2

next action to break his staff of power in a retributive strike, cursing the characters as he does so.Archmages are powerful (and usually quite old) spellcasters dedicated to the study of the arcane

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