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Vampire Umbral Lord

Monsters Monster Manual

Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the vampire fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Shadow Escape. If the vampire drops to 0 Hit Points outside its resting place

the start of its next turn. Umbral Strike. The vampire moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Grave Strike or Sickening Ray attack.Vampire Lairs vampire;Vampires and vampire umbral lords

Calimemnon Crystal

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

This immaculately cut sixty-sided diamond fits in one hand, yet it contains an entire genie empire. The Calimemnon Crystal was made by high elf magic to imprison the notorious genie lords Calim and

. Properties of the Crystal. While attuned to the crystal, you gain the following benefits: Arcane Focus. You can use the Calimemnon Crystal as an Arcane Focus. Flight. You have a Fly Speed of 30 feet and

Sul Khatesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

the Lords of Dust is the rakshasa Hektula, who serves as the librarian in the demonic citadel of Ashtakala. Known as the First Scribe, Hektula presides over an immense trove of arcane knowledge and artifacts.Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Fire, Lightning

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

Prisoner 237

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

, sleep 2nd level (3 slots): arcane lock,* detect thoughts,* suggestion* 3rd level (2 slots): counterspell, lightning bolt* *Prisoner 237 needs material components to cast these spells.Shocking Grasp

start of its next turn.Vaelish Gant, Prisoner 237 within the walls of Revel's End, is a member of the Arcane Brotherhood who first engaged in criminal activity by insinuating himself into the trade

Sion

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Heavens. Originally one of the tower’s stewards, Sion displayed an innate talent for magic. Piyarz encouraged Sion to develop his arcane powers in secret, and in time Sion became a skilled shadow

darkvision. Shadowy Demise. If Sion dies, his body melts into shadow, leaving behind only equipment he was wearing or carrying. Sunlight Weakness. While in sunlight, Sion has disadvantage on attack rolls

Gloom Weaver Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

hit","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: arcane eye, mage armor, speak with dead 1/day

each: arcane gate, bane, compulsion, confusion, true seeing Spellcasting. The gloom weaver is a 12th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 16, +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20

Shadar-kai Gloom Weaver

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

being charmed, and magic can’t put it to sleep.Multiattack. The shadar-kai makes three Shadow Spear attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Spellcasting. Shadow Spear. Melee or Ranged

Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Shadow Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120, one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4", "rollType":"damage

Inspired (Kalaraq variant)

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Dual Mind. The Inspired has advantage on Wisdom saving throws. All Around Vision. The Inspired can’t be surprised. Arcane Eye (3/Day). The Inspired can cast the arcane eye spell, requiring no

heard of the Inspired lords in Riedra — never realizing that Inspired are spread throughout Khorvaire as well. Beggars and generals, mayors and merchants might all be secret servants of the

Warlock of the Archfey

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

see. It remains invisible until the start of its next turn or until it attacks, makes a damage roll, or casts a spell.Warlocks of the Archfey gain their powers through magical pacts forged with lords

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.

Mark of Shadow Elf

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

. —Lady Elara d’Thuranni, shadow dancer The Mark of Shadow lets an elf weave illusions, crafting magic to distract or delight. It also allows its bearer to sculpt shadows, making it easy to

avoid detection. The Houses of Shadow Leader: House Phiarlan, Elvinor Elorrenthi d’Phiarlan; House Thuranni, Elar d’Thuranni Headquarters: House Phiarlan, the Demesnes (various); House

Tasha the Witch

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

, she unleashes arcane energy in a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on herself. All other creatures in that area must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 19 (3d12);{"diceNotation":"3d12

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Arcane Rebuff", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. Tasha then teleports, along with any equipment

Boneclaw

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

target, the claw can attack only that target. Shadow Jump (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Shadow Jump"}. If the boneclaw is in dim light or darkness, each

creature of the boneclaw’s choice within 15 feet of it must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or take 34 (5d12 + 2);{"diceNotation":"5d12+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Shadow

Inspired (Hashalaq variant)

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

. Physically, Inspired resemble the kalashtar, possessing an almost supernatural beauty. Most of the people of the Five Nations have heard of the Inspired lords in Riedra — never realizing that Inspired

features. Hashalaq Suggestion (3/Day). The Inspired can cast the suggestion spell (spell save DC 13), requiring no material components. Kalaraq All Around Vision. The Inspired can't be surprised. Arcane Eye

Inspired (Tsucora variant)

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

, Inspired resemble the kalashtar, possessing an almost supernatural beauty. Most of the people of the Five Nations have heard of the Inspired lords in Riedra — never realizing that Inspired are spread

Suggestion (3/Day). The Inspired can cast the suggestion spell (spell save DC 13), requiring no material components. Kalaraq All Around Vision. The Inspired can't be surprised. Arcane Eye (3/Day

Inspired

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

. Most of the people of the Five Nations have heard of the Inspired lords in Riedra — never realizing that Inspired are spread throughout Khorvaire as well. Beggars and generals, mayors and

spell (spell save DC 13), requiring no material components. Kalaraq All Around Vision. The Inspired can’t be surprised. Arcane Eye (3/Day). The Inspired can cast the arcane eye spell

Kalaraq Quori

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

following spells, requiring no components: At will: arcane eye 3/day each: clairvoyance, confusion, dream, eyebite Magic Resistance. The quori has advantage on saving throws against spells and other

magical effects.Multiattack. The quori makes two Soul Binding attacks. Alternatively, it can make four attacks with Arcane Blast. Arcane Blast. Ranged Spell Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13

Deep Crow

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Magic Resistance. The deep crow has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the deep crow can take the Hide action as a

the familiars of evil arcane casters, abandoned in the subterranean depths and left to grow to enormous size. Others claim these creatures were once normal crows transmuted by vile essence and viler

Warforged Colossus

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Mourning. The arcane cataclysm that engulfed Cyre destroyed most of the warforged colossi, causing them to collapse into lifeless heaps. Colossal Survivors. Some warforged colossi survived the Day of

; (Colossus WX-12) squats in the Crawling Swamp, in the northwest corner of the Shadow Marches. How it got there, no one knows. Hollow Structure. Although it can operate without a crew, a warforged colossus

Delerium Chip Legacy

Equipment

, delerium shatters and crumbles into worthless ash when reduced to zero hit points. However, delerium geodes release a random arcane anomaly (see Dungeons of Drakkenheim) when destroyed. Delerium

succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 necrotic damage and gain one level of contamination (see Appendix C of Dungeons of Drakkenheim). Arcane Anomalies 1d20 Arcane Anomalies

Delerium Geode Legacy

Equipment

, delerium shatters and crumbles into worthless ash when reduced to zero hit points. However, delerium geodes release a random arcane anomaly (see Dungeons of Drakkenheim) when destroyed. Delerium

succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 necrotic damage and gain one level of contamination (see Appendix C of Dungeons of Drakkenheim). Arcane Anomalies 1d20 Arcane Anomalies

Delerium Massive Cluster Legacy

Equipment

, delerium shatters and crumbles into worthless ash when reduced to zero hit points. However, delerium geodes release a random arcane anomaly (see Dungeons of Drakkenheim) when destroyed. Delerium

succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 necrotic damage and gain one level of contamination (see Appendix C of Dungeons of Drakkenheim). Arcane Anomalies 1d20 Arcane Anomalies

Delerium Fragment Legacy

Equipment

, delerium shatters and crumbles into worthless ash when reduced to zero hit points. However, delerium geodes release a random arcane anomaly (see Dungeons of Drakkenheim) when destroyed. Delerium

succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 necrotic damage and gain one level of contamination (see Appendix C of Dungeons of Drakkenheim). Arcane Anomalies 1d20 Arcane Anomalies

Demonic Cambions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Demonic Cambions Cambions spawned by demon lords sometimes manifest different abilities from a typical cambion. Graz’zt is notable among demon lords for the many cambions he has spawned across the

multiverse. Most famous among them is Iuz, who combined his father’s abyssal heritage and his mother’s peerless arcane tutelage to become a demigod.

Delerium Crystal Legacy

Equipment

, delerium shatters and crumbles into worthless ash when reduced to zero hit points. However, delerium geodes release a random arcane anomaly (see Dungeons of Drakkenheim) when destroyed. Delerium

succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 necrotic damage and gain one level of contamination (see Appendix C of Dungeons of Drakkenheim). Arcane Anomalies 1d20 Arcane Anomalies

Delerium Shard Legacy

Equipment

, delerium shatters and crumbles into worthless ash when reduced to zero hit points. However, delerium geodes release a random arcane anomaly (see Dungeons of Drakkenheim) when destroyed. Delerium

succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 necrotic damage and gain one level of contamination (see Appendix C of Dungeons of Drakkenheim). Arcane Anomalies 1d20 Arcane Anomalies

Rundreth Manor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Rundreth Manor One of the most powerful creatures in the Dessarin Valley is a shadow dragon named Nurvureem, who dwells in caverns under Rundreth Manor. Nurvureem has no interest in allying with the

cults. After emissaries failed to return from Rundreth Manor, the elemental cults have learned to give Nurvureem a wide berth. The Harpers, the Zhentarim, and the Lords’ Alliance believe the elemental cults are courting the Dark Lady, so they send the characters to investigate.

The Houses of Shadow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

an elite force of spies and assassins within the house. Common folk know nothing of this. Only special clients — powerful nobles, merchant lords, and the like — have access to these shadow-marked

The Houses of Shadow The elves have carried the Mark of Shadow for thousands of years. The families that carry the mark left Aerenal after the conflict that wiped out the Mark of Death and

The Houses of Shadow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

special clients—nobles, merchant lords, and the like—have access to these spies. Toward the end of the Last War, a bitter feud broke out between the major families of the house. Known as the Shadow

The Houses of Shadow Leader: House Phiarlan, Elvinor Elorrenthi d’Phiarlan; House Thuranni, Elar d’Thuranni Headquarters: House Phiarlan, the Demesnes (various); House Thuranni, Regalport (Lhazaar

Dragonborn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Dragonborn When the jungle’s hidden darkness stirs, the children of the dragon will scatter into shadow, keeping their eternal watch. — The Draconic Prophecy, as recorded in the Mar’saval Scrolls

Lords of Dust. Over time they drifted away from their duties, building a nation in eastern Khorvaire and clashing with the goblinoids of the Dhakaani Empire. This dragonborn nation came crashing down

Sion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Sion to develop his arcane powers in secret, and in time Sion became a skilled shadow sorcerer. He kept his umbral abilities hidden from the tower’s other residents. Even so, they all noticed his

fervent devotion to Piyarz and, ironically, refer to him in private as “Piyarz’s shadow.” Sion’s sorcery allows him to step in and out of shadows and create shadowy duplicates of himself. He can even

Helpful Knowledge

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

between casters and raw magic that is governed by Mystra, god of magic. Arcane spellcasters access the Weave directly, while divine spellcasters are granted access to it by their deities and ideals

. Mazfroth disagrees with this theory on the basis that not all lycanthropes are evil as Malar is. Werebears are an example of lycanthropes that are usually good. The Abyss is ruled by demon lords

The Watchful Order of Magists and Protectors

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

The Watchful Order of Magists and Protectors Expect to be questioned at the gate, or when you register with a magister, regarding your ability to cast arcane magic. Wizards, sorcerers, and other

arcane spellcasters who intend to stay in Waterdeep for any length of time are required to register with the city, and will be strongly encouraged to join the Watchful Order of Magists and Protectors

Prisoner 237: Vaelish Gant

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

Prisoner 237: Vaelish Gant Vaelish Gant, Prisoner 237 within the walls of Revel’s End, is a member of the Arcane Brotherhood who first engaged in criminal activity by insinuating himself into the

trade network of Ten-Towns. He hoped that his work would help the Arcane Brotherhood gain control of the region. A few years ago, shortly after his arrival in Ten-Towns, Gant established a protection

The Dark Fate of Lord Vanrak Moonstar

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

The Dark Fate of Lord Vanrak Moonstar Adherents of Shar have been active in the shadow of Mount Waterdeep ever since a disastrous expedition to the Black Jungles mounted in the Year of the Dark Dawn

(1104 DR) by Lord Vanrak Moonstar, a charismatic, outgoing swashbuckler. Vanrak was but a pale shadow of his former self when he returned. A few tendays later, his father, Lord Andvarran Moonstar, the

The Age of Humanity

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

. Centuries later, they discovered the arcane texts known as the Nether Scrolls in the ruins of Aryvandaar and subsequently abandoned the practices of the Eaerlanni in order to procure even greater

deep bay in the shadow of a great mountain was named Nimoar’s Hold, after the Uthgardt chieftain who claimed the area and fortified it. The place became known to sea captains as “Waterdeep,” a name

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