more shadowy with only aware for for lower

Perfume of Bewitching Legacy

Magic Items Xanathar's Guide to Everything

checks directed at humanoids of challenge rating 1 or lower. Those subjected to the perfume’s effect are not aware that they’ve been influenced by magic.

Living Demiplane

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

wearing or carrying. Unusual Nature. The living spell doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep.A living demiplane is a demiplane spell that has become vaguely self-aware. It is a shadowy rectangle, 5

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

area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled. Shadow Fears. The darkweaver instills frightful magic into its webs. Each creature grappled by

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

slot of that level or lower. If it has no spent spell slots of that level or lower, nothing happens. The lich targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. A crackling cord of negative energy

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

lower. If it has no spent spell slots of that level or lower, nothing happens. Exethanter targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. A crackling cord of negative energy tethers Exethanter

Tiamat

Monsters Tyranny of Dragons

to succeed instead. Limited Magic Immunity. Unless she wishes to be affected, Tiamat is immune to spells of 6th level or lower. She has advantage on saving throws against all other spells and magical

":"damage","rollAction":"Tail","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Frightful Presence. Each creature of Tiamat’s choice that is within 240 feet of Tiamat and aware of her must succeed on a

Orcus Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

, emulating their dread master. Orcus is a bestial creature of corruption with a diseased, decaying look. He has the lower torso of a goat, and a humanoid upper body with a corpulent belly swollen with rot

be subjected to power word kill. Orcus needn’t see the creature, but he must be aware that the individual is in the lair. Orcus causes up to six corpses within the lair to rise as skeleton

Nurvureem

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw

can’t illuminate it. If any of the effect’s area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled. Regional Effects

Orcus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

the dead, emulating their dread master. Orcus is a bestial creature of corruption with a diseased, decaying look. He has the lower body of a goat and a humanlike upper body with a belly swollen with

kill. Orcus needn’t see the creature, but he must be aware that the individual is in the lair. Grasp of the Dead. Orcus causes skeletal arms to rise from an area on the ground in a 20-foot square

Graz'zt

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

feet of him. If the spell is 3rd level or lower, the spell fails and has no effect. If the spell is 4th level or higher, Graz’zt makes a Charisma check against a DC of 10 + the spell’s

. Graz’zt casts the command spell on every creature of his choice in the lair. He needn’t see each one, but he must be aware that an individual is in the lair to target that creature. He

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

hoard contains that conflict’s most significant artifacts. 2 I am constantly aware of a call from beyond this world. I must prepare to answer that call by amassing powerful arms and armor

tunnels that eventually lead to the Underdark. Hoard Caverns. The bulk of the lair, filling most of the lower half of the map, comprises chambers the dragon uses to host guests and visitors. These

Ancient Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

active spell of 5th level or lower that it’s aware of in the lair and ends the spell. Negative Energy Infusion. Up to two creatures the dragon can see within the lair must each succeed on a DC

Adult Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

significant artifacts. 2 I am constantly aware of a call from beyond this world. I must prepare to answer that call by amassing powerful arms and armor. 3 I secretly look forward to

Caverns. The bulk of the lair, filling most of the lower half of the map, comprises chambers the dragon uses to host guests and visitors. These caverns hold the bulk of the dragon’s hoard

Adult Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

lower that it’s aware of in the lair and ends the spell. Negative Energy Infusion. Up to two creatures the dragon can see within the lair must each succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw

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

":"roll","rollAction":"Spell Slot Level"} and regains a spell slot of that level or lower. If it has no spent spell slots of that level or lower, nothing happens. The lich targets one creature it can

Valindra Shadowmantle Legacy

monsters Tomb of Annihilation

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

one of the following magical effects; the lich can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row: The lich rolls a d8 and regains a spell slot of that level or lower. If it has no spent spell

Adult Black Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the

light can’t illuminate it. If any of the effect’s area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled. Regional

Ancient Black Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the

light can’t illuminate it. If any of the effect’s area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled. Regional

Criminal - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

No career criminal in Baldur’s Gate operates without being aware of the Guild. Some studiously keep a low profile, carrying just the occasional smuggled load in with legitimate merchandise, or

; but what you learn you pass on to the Guild. 4 The inequality of Baldur’s Gate has driven you to take matters into your own hands. You steal from patriars and rich Lower City residents

Death Tyrant Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

lair sometimes feel as if they’re being watched even when they aren’t. When a creature hostile to the tyrant and aware of its existence finishes a long rest within 1 mile of the tyrant

’s lair, roll a d20 for that creature. On a roll of 10 or lower, the creature is subjected to one random eye ray of the tyrant. If the death tyrant dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollAction":"Days","rollType":"roll"} days.Poison

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, Leomund's secret chest 5th geas Your magic tends to manifest as swirling shadows, brilliant light, or sometimes the momentary appearance of shadowy spirit forms. Your spells might

purchase what I need. 6 I hate it when people try to make light of a serious situation. 7 I want to make sure everyone is aware of how wealthy, powerful, and important I am. 8 I can

Perfume of Bewitching

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

duration, you have advantage on all Charisma checks directed at humanoids of challenge rating 1 or lower. Those subjected to the perfume’s effect are not aware that they’ve been influenced by magic.

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

that level or lower. If it has no spent spell slots of that level or lower, nothing happens. The lich targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. A crackling cord of negative energy tethers

Hades

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

Guide) in 1d10 days. Shadowy Form. Whenever the creature is fully in darkness or dim light, it becomes semi-incorporeal and gains resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage. If the

creature takes radiant damage, its Shadowy Form trait is suppressed for 1 hour. Limbo Creatures influenced by Limbo have their appearance shift at each dawn. Their skin might change color, or their

New Magic Items

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

your next turn. If this extra die is not used before then, it is lost. If you expend the staff’s last charge, roll a d20. On a roll of 9 or lower, the staff becomes a nonmagical quarterstaff that

wear this helm, you gain a +1 bonus to AC and remain aware of your surroundings even while you’re asleep, and you have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. As a bonus action, you

Other Groups

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

” earlier in this chapter), the Kargat enforces the will of fractious, power-hungry leaders. The organization is in turn served by the Kargatane, a cultish lower echelon of mortals drawn to service with

immortality. Agents of both groups wander Darkon and beyond, creating shadowy conspiracies to gain magical power and control by any means possible. Order of the Guardians This network of scholars and

Resting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

and can go no lower than 0. It increases by 1 every 4 hours the characters spend inside the dungeon, including resting. The alert level affects the frequency and difficulty of random encounters. For

their foes. A few other events specified in the adventure can raise or lower the alert level. Dread Warriors Szass Tam devised the ritual that enables the creation of dread warriors (described in

Incubus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Incubus Life-Leeching Dream Stalker Habitat: Planar (Lower Planes), Urban; Treasure: Any Jodie Muir Incubi exploit the vulnerability of mortal dreams. Slipping into the homes of sleepers

. 2 Being chased through the wilderness. 3 Being devoured by animals or monsters. 4 Falling, drowning, or suffocating. 5 A ruinous public embarrassment. 6 A shadowy intruder

A Darkweaver's Lair

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

addition, if this area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled. Shadow Fears. The darkweaver instills frightful magic into

or darkness. Darkweaver Webs A darkweaver’s web has a 50 percent chance of having 1d6 cocoons. Roll on the Darkweaver Cocoon Contents table to determine what might be inside each of these shadowy

Dangwaru (The Typhoon Palace)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement

Dangwaru (The Typhoon Palace) The Typhoon Palace (see map 3) has stood for almost a century. If the characters are of 3rd level or lower, they will need to rest and recuperate between palace

ruins in search of treasure. Most don’t get far before strange sounds and shadowy forms frighten them away. The tortles built the Typhoon Palace to withstand storms, earthquakes, and the passage of time

Key Nonplayer Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

thieves guild. Secretly, its leaders seek to extend their shadowy fingers into every throne room and ruling council chamber in Faerûn. Like the Harpers, the Zhentarim too are aware that the Cult of the

Baldur's Gate

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

who have “retired” to military life. In both the Upper and Lower Cities, the underworld is controlled by a shadowy group known merely as the Guild. The dukes don’t acknowledge the power of this group

all matters, great and small. At any given time, roughly one-quarter of the peers are powerful members of Lower City society, with the rest drawn from the Upper City’s noble families, called patriars

Criminal

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

Criminal No career criminal in Baldur’s Gate operates without being aware of the Guild. Some studiously keep a low profile, carrying just the occasional smuggled load in with legitimate

Guild. 4 The inequality of Baldur’s Gate has driven you to take matters into your own hands. You steal from patriars and rich Lower City residents, funneling the money through charitable fronts

Key Nonplayer Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

guild. Secretly, its leaders seek to extend their shadowy fingers into every throne room and ruling council chamber in Faerûn. Like the Harpers, the Zhentarim too are aware that the Cult of the

Shadow Dragon Lairs

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

Shadow Dragon Lairs When dragons become aware of the Shadowfell’s malign influence seeping into their territories, most scoop up their hoards and abandon any compromised lairs. But some are stubborn

that both dragon and lair have changed. In these cases, a shadow dragon’s lair undergoes the same transformation as the dragon, becoming a shadowy, melancholic version of the original site. Shadow

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