present allies and his curse

Rod of Rulership

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

You can take a Magic action to present the rod and command obedience from each creature of your choice that you can see within 120 feet of yourself. Each target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving

throw or have the Charmed condition for 8 hours. While Charmed in this way, the creature regards you as its trusted leader. If harmed by you or your allies or commanded to do something contrary to its

Arch-hag

Monsters Monster Manual

Coven Magic. While within 30 feet of at least two hag allies, the hag can cast one of the following spells, requiring no Material components, using the spell’s normal casting time, and using

Escape"} days. When the hag teleports away, each creature within 60 feet of the space it left is cursed. Until the curse ends, a creature has Disadvantage on ability checks and saving throws, and the

Werewolf

Monsters Monster Manual

Pack Tactics. The werewolf has Advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the werewolf’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally doesn’t have the

, it instead becomes a Werewolf under the DM’s control and has 10 Hit Points. Success: The target is immune to this werewolf’s curse for 24 hours. Scratch. Melee Attack Roll: +5

Deck of Many Things

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Fates card can end this curse. Fates. Reality’s fabric unravels and spins anew, allowing you to avoid or erase one event as if it never happened. You can use the card’s magic as soon as

the devil’s allies and followers a few times before being able to confront the devil. In the case of the Rogue card, the enmity is secret and should come from someone thought to be a friend or

Setessan Hoplite

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Pack Tactics. The hoplite has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the hoplite's allies is within 5 feet of the hoplite and the ally isn't incapacitated.Multiattack. The

military unit. In combat, hoplites typically work in groups and use coordinated tactics to win victories. The three Hoplite Unit Names tables present the sorts of titles used by hoplite contingents hailing

Madam Eva

Monsters Curse of Strahd

":"1d4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Curse (Recharges after a Long Rest). Madam Eva targets one creature that she can see within 30 feet of her

. The target must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or be cursed. While cursed, the target is blinded and deafened. The curse lasts until ended with a greater restoration spell, a remove curse

The Abbot

Monsters Curse of Strahd

"} hit points and is freed from any curse, disease, poison, blindness, or deafness. Change Shape. The Abbot magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating equal to or less

present since birth. The Abbot became consumed with a prideful, obsessive desire to rid the poor Belviews of their lingering imperfections. The Belview family, however, had strange ideas of what it

Bavlorna Blightstraw

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14): At will: detect magic 2/day each: create food and water, polymorph, remove curse 1/day: plane shift (self only)Younger than Skabatha and older than

Endelyn, Bavlorna is called Slack-jawed Lorna because her wide mouth is prone to hang agape. Flies flit in and out of it. She is the hag of the present, the here and now, the moment to moment. Those

Valin Sarnaster

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Hit Point Reduction"} for every 24 hours that elapse. If the curse reduces the target’s hit point maximum to 0, the target dies, and its body turns to dust. The curse

lasts until removed by the remove curse spell or other magic. Dreadful Glare. Valin targets one creature she can see within 60 feet of her. If the target can see Valin, it must succeed on a DC 16

Skabatha Nightshade

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

will: detect magic, druidcraft, speak with animals 2/day each: polymorph, remove curse, speak with plants 1/day: awaken (as an action), plane shift (self only)Skabatha is the oldest member of the

. Personality Trait. “When dealing with outsiders, I present myself as a kindly old grandmother.” Ideal. “Children are better off working for me than picking up lots of bad habits

Kasimir Velikov

Monsters Curse of Strahd

descendants. Unfortunately, in his view, these modern Vistani are neither as noble nor as enlightened as their forebears. Not one to press the issue, Kasimir hopes to outlive the present leadership and see

spying on the temple for years, but he needs adventurers to help him survive its perils. He thinks that the secret to breaking Strahd's pact and freeing Barovia from its curse might be hidden there, but

Dunbarrow Witch

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

/day each: animal messenger, charm person, Tasha's hideous laughter 1/day each: bestow curse, dispel magic “Taste the sweetness, breath for breath. Keep the balance, death for death.&rdquo

or otters scurrying through the undergrowth, to deliver messages to allies or rivals across the marsh. Some witches animate bundles of sticks and roots to do their errands about the marsh for them

Aurnozci

Monsters The Book of Many Things

, or half as much damage on a successful one.The demon lord Aurnozci is a wormlike horror of fiery flesh and toxic seepage. In its present form, Aurnozci can’t leave Xulregg, the Abyssal layer

worshipers to enact its will beyond the Abyss. The exact nature of the curse that binds Aurnozci to Xulregg is its cult’s most closely guarded secret, fully known only to the faith’s enigmatic

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

coronation, everyone present understands that the creature is telling them the person so honored could become a great force for good. Ki-rins have also been known to appear at the sites of great battles

advancement of just societies. For instance, in the Forgotten Realms, ki-rins rally mostly to Torm, although they also serve his allies Tyr and Ilmater. Ki-rins that serve good deities go wherever they

Keresta Delvingstone

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

, command, inflict wounds, ray of sickness 2nd level (3 slots): blindness/deafness, ray of enfeeblement, spiritual weapon 3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, bestow curse, dispel magic, spirit guardians

centipede;giant centipedes. The called creatures arrive in 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} rounds, acting as allies of Keresta and obeying her spoken

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} rounds, acting as allies of Strahd and obeying his spoken commands. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until Strahd dies, or until he dismisses

curse spell cast on the target restores its natural shadow, but only if its undead shadow has been destroyed. Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Serum Brute

monsters

curse, and they are often willing to die for those allies. Secret. Serum brutes are dependent upon their curse, and magic that breaks curses can leave the giants debilitated and bereft.

Curse Dependent. If the brute is targeted by a Remove Curse spell or similar magic, until it finishes a Long Rest, the brute loses its Blindsight, its Withering Eye trait, and its Cursed Gaze action

Ferryman

monsters

cursed by the ferryman, the curse ends. If the boat is full, the ferryman must return to offer the creature a ride once its current passengers leave the boat. If the creature or its allies damage the

they were raised. They pole through the bayous and rivers, and even across land on a wave of swamp water, in coffin boats. They can focus the malice of their curse through the light of their lantern

Axe of the Dwarvish Lords Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

dwarf clans and brought peace. His axe ended grudges and answered slights. The clans became allies, and they threw back their enemies and enjoyed an era of prosperity. This young dwarf is remembered

mishap or arriving somewhere unexpected. You can’t use this property again until 3 days have passed. Curse The axe bears a curse that affects any non-dwarf that becomes attuned to it. Even if the

Curse of Uncontrollable Wrath

spells

demeanor toward its allies sours as the curse grows. The cursed creature gains no benefit from its Short Rests. Stage 3. The cursed creature is driven to insatiable bloodlust, unable to rest while

save, the target takes 4d10 Psychic damage and is aware it was targeted by a curse. Additionally, for 1 minute, the target has Disadvantage on attacks made using Reactions. Initial Effect. On a failed

Flamewoken

feats

choose to join the order. However, those outside the order usually keep their abilities hidden, as such powers are often seen as a curse. You gain the following benefits: You can speak, read, and write

can cause these flames to either grow by 5 feet in a single direction, provided there is fuel of some sort present in the new location, or you can extinguish the flames present in this space.

Jaul Mezmin

monsters

his allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally doesn’t have the Incapacitated condition. Multiattack (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). In humanoid form, Jaul makes three Dagger

;s control and has 10 Hit Points. Success: The target is immune to Jaul’s curse for 24 hours. Claw. (Hybrid Form Only). Melee Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

reputation that is not wholly unearned, but they can prove to be valuable allies. An Ancient Curse The kenku once served a mysterious, powerful entity on another plane of existence. Some believe they

city, alerting their allies to the approach of a guard patrol or signaling a prime opportunity for a robbery. Since kenku can precisely reproduce any sound, the messages they carry rarely suffer

Vampire Spellcaster Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

curse, nondetection 4th level (3 slots): blight, greater invisibility 5th level (1 slot): dominate personMultiattack. (Vampire Form Only). The vampire makes two attacks, only one of which can be a bite

, acting as allies of the vampire and obeying its spoken commands. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until the vampire dies, or until the vampire dismisses them as a bonus action.The vampire can take 3

Cleric Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

his axe in wide swaths to cut through the ranks of orcs arrayed against him, shouting praise to the gods with every foe’s fall. Calling down a curse upon the forces of undeath, a human lifts

spells relies on devotion and an intuitive sense of a deity’s wishes. Clerics combine the helpful magic of healing and inspiring their allies with spells that harm and hinder foes. They can

Ki-rin Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

): calm emotions, lesser restoration, silence 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, remove curse, sending 4th level (3 slots): banishment, freedom of movement, guardian of faith 5th level (3 slots): greater

concentrate for the change in weather to persist. Within 3 miles of the lair, winds buoy non-evil creatures that fall due to no act of the ki-rin or its allies. Such creatures descend at a rate of 60 feet

Greater Crawling One

monsters

Curse, Delayed Blast Fireball, Finger of Death, Forcecage, TeleportLegendary Action Uses: 1. Immediately after another creature’s turn, the greater crawling one can expend a use to take one of the

body and regain its full power. Generational Threat. This horrid regrowth allows a crawling one to pursue its awful plans over generations. These creatures often recruit allies and cultists from among

Lesser Crawling One

monsters

ability (spell save DC 14): At Will: Darkness, Hold Person, Invisibility, Magic Missile, Ray of Sickness 1/day: Bestow Curse, Dispel Magic, Fear, ShatterLegendary Action Uses: 1. Immediately after

plans over generations. These creatures often recruit allies and cultists from among mortals, offering them great power in return for service. A clever crawling one keeps to the background, forming a

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

occasionally abused) pets. Virtually any kind of creature that can be browbeaten into service might be found with a goblin tribe, but rats and wolves are nearly always present. Both have lived in concert

the foresight to declare a successor, often a child or other family member the boss has been able to trust. But such a declaration doesn’t always prevent a mad scramble for influence and allies

Order Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

you and your allies. If you deal your Divine Strike damage to a creature on your turn, you can curse that creature until the start of your next turn. The next time one of your allies hits the cursed

your Channel Divinity to exert an intimidating presence over others. As an action, you present your holy symbol, and each creature of your choice that can see or hear you within 30 feet of you must

Laying Curses

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

meaningful to an entire culture In cases where the curse arises from a creature, such as a dying villain’s last breath, the pronouncement of the curse is clear. When there is no wronged party present to

curse, the narrative impact fades. There should always be a way to avoid a curse, and a curse’s effects should clearly arise from wrongdoing. Here are some examples of actions that warrant a curse

Laying Curses

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

meaningful to an entire culture In cases where the curse arises from a creature, such as a dying villain’s last breath, the pronouncement of the curse is clear. When there is no wronged party present to

curse, the narrative impact fades. There should always be a way to avoid a curse, and a curse’s effects should clearly arise from wrongdoing. Here are some examples of actions that warrant a curse

Order Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

you and your allies. If you deal your Divine Strike damage to a creature on your turn, you can curse that creature until the start of your next turn. The next time one of your allies hits the cursed

your Channel Divinity to exert an intimidating presence over others. As an action, you present your holy symbol, and each creature of your choice that can see or hear you within 30 feet of you must

Conclusion

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

Gorba Daardenrian, Glitter, Falthrax Loderr, and Sylvarie Silversong from the hags’ curse. (See “Destroying the Paintings” earlier in the adventure for more information.) Gorba and Glitter are eternally grateful to the characters and might become lifelong allies of the party, at your discretion.

Conclusion

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

Gorba Daardenrian, Glitter, Falthrax Loderr, and Sylvarie Silversong from the hags’ curse. (See “Destroying the Paintings” earlier in the adventure for more information.) Gorba and Glitter are eternally grateful to the characters and might become lifelong allies of the party, at your discretion.

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