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Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
, pressing the needle there throughout the attunement process. When the attunement is complete, the needle turns into the ink that becomes the tattoo, which appears on the skin.
If your attunement to
the tattoo ends, the tattoo vanishes, and the needle reappears in your space.
Necrotic Resistance. You have resistance to necrotic damage.
Life Ward. When you would be reduced to 0 hit points, you drop to 1 hit point instead. Once used, this property can’t be used again until the next dawn.
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
tattoo to appear, pressing the needle there throughout the attunement process. When the attunement is complete, the needle turns into the ink that becomes the tattoo, which appears on the skin.
If
were difficult terrain. If you end your turn in a solid object, you take 1d10 force damage. If the effect ends while you are inside a solid object, you instead are shunted to the nearest unoccupied space, and you take 1d10 force damage for every 5 feet traveled.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the colony.
This process doesn’t work on the brain of an ulitharid that dies a natural death, as such brains are too decrepit to be used. Instead, each ulitharid carries a psionically enhanced
, taking a group of mind flayers with it, and moves to another location to form a new colony. After the death of the ulitharid’s body, a special process transforms its brain into a new elder brain for
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the githzerai fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC
leader Zaerith Menyar-Ag-Gith are an ascetic people who live apart from the rest of the cosmos, within the confines of fortresses floating through the chaos of Limbo. Instead of imposing their will on
Magic Items
Out of the Abyss
is stored in the gem instead of having any effect. Casting the spell must require either 1 action or 1 minute or longer, and the spell’s level must be no higher than the gem’s maximum. If
gem can’t be imbued again until the next dawn.
Deep gnomes created these magic gemstones and keep the creation process a secret.
Magic Items
Out of the Abyss
spell is stored in the gem instead of having any effect. Casting the spell must require either 1 action or 1 minute or longer, and the spell’s level must be no higher than the gem’s maximum
, the gem can’t be imbued again until the next dawn.
Deep gnomes created these magic gemstones and keep the creation process a secret.
Magic Items
Out of the Abyss
the gem instead of having any effect. Casting the spell must require either 1 action or 1 minute or longer, and the spell’s level must be no higher than the gem’s maximum. If the spell
be imbued again until the next dawn.
Deep gnomes created these magic gemstones and keep the creation process a secret.
Magic Items
Out of the Abyss
. The spell is stored in the gem instead of having any effect. Casting the spell must require either 1 action or 1 minute or longer, and the spell’s level must be no higher than the gem’s
spell, the gem can’t be imbued again until the next dawn.
Deep gnomes created these magic gemstones and keep the creation process a secret.
Magic Items
Out of the Abyss
spell is stored in the gem instead of having any effect. Casting the spell must require either 1 action or 1 minute or longer, and the spell’s level must be no higher than the gem’s maximum
, the gem can’t be imbued again until the next dawn.
Deep gnomes created these magic gemstones and keep the creation process a secret.
Magic Items
Out of the Abyss
spell is stored in the gem instead of having any effect. Casting the spell must require either 1 action or 1 minute or longer, and the spell’s level must be no higher than the gem’s maximum
, the gem can’t be imbued again until the next dawn.
Deep gnomes created these magic gemstones and keep the creation process a secret.
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
Evasion. If Viari is subjected to an effect that allows him to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, he instead takes no damage if he succeeds on the saving throw, and only half
his arm in the process. Although Viari was made bodily whole again in an equally dramatic magical fashion, some of those closest to him have noticed that those miraculous events weigh on him still, perhaps suggesting consequences that only he foresees.
Magic Items
Out of the Abyss
spell is stored in the gem instead of having any effect. Casting the spell must require either 1 action or 1 minute or longer, and the spell’s level must be no higher than the gem’s maximum
, the gem can’t be imbued again until the next dawn.
Deep gnomes created these magic gemstones and keep the creation process a secret.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The sibriex has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The sibriex makes three Chain attacks, and it uses Squirt Bile
, the effect becomes a permanent feature of that body.
A creature can willingly submit to flesh warping, an agonizing process that takes at least 1 hour while the creature stays within 30 feet of the
Magic Items
Out of the Abyss
stored in the gem instead of having any effect. Casting the spell must require either 1 action or 1 minute or longer, and the spell’s level must be no higher than the gem’s maximum. If
can’t be imbued again until the next dawn.
Deep gnomes created these magic gemstones and keep the creation process a secret.
Magic Items
Out of the Abyss
. The spell is stored in the gem instead of having any effect. Casting the spell must require either 1 action or 1 minute or longer, and the spell’s level must be no higher than the gem’s
spell, the gem can’t be imbued again until the next dawn.
Deep gnomes created these magic gemstones and keep the creation process a secret.
Magic Items
Out of the Abyss
. The spell is stored in the gem instead of having any effect. Casting the spell must require either 1 action or 1 minute or longer, and the spell’s level must be no higher than the gem’s
spell, the gem can’t be imbued again until the next dawn.
Deep gnomes created these magic gemstones and keep the creation process a secret.
Magic Items
Out of the Abyss
. To do so, you cast the spell while holding the gem. The spell is stored in the gem instead of having any effect. Casting the spell must require either 1 action or 1 minute or longer, and the spell
worth half as much as normal.
Once imbued with a spell, the gem can’t be imbued again until the next dawn.
Deep gnomes created these magic gemstones and keep the creation process a secret
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
amethyst. The process requires at least three mind flayer arcanists and the sacrifice of an equal number of souls from living victims in a three-day-long ritual of spellcasting and psionic communion. Upon
like those of other liches.
Unlike a true lich;lich's phylactery, the periapt of mind trapping doesn’t restore the alhoons to undeath if they are destroyed. Instead, a destroyed alhoon’s
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
1 balor and 1 pit fiend appear. At the DM’s discretion, a portal opens into the presence of an archdevil or demon lord instead, then closes after 5 minutes.
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Iggwilv’s
;s name in Iggwilv’s voice, doing so until the gate calls on every fiend ever banished by the Crook of Rao. If the fiend still exists, it is drawn through the gate. This process takes eighteen
Red Slaad (control gem variant)
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acquire the gem. If the slaad fails its saving throw against imprisonment, the spell can transfer the gem to the spellcaster's open hand, instead of imprisoning the slaad. A wish spell, if cast in
the host's chest in 1 round, killing the host in the process.
If the disease is cured before the tadpole's emergence, the unborn slaad is disintegrated.As a slaad emerges from the Spawning Stone, the
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Ygorl fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. Ygorl has advantage on saving throws against
to parley with Ygorl are known to have been driven to madness in the process.
Death and Destruction. Ygorl’s most notable possession is an adamantine scythe with the slaad word for death
monsters
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Sammaster fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Life Suppression. Creatures within 60 feet of Sammaster can’t regain Hit Points.
Magic
he could from other archmages, including Elminster and Alustriel Silverhand, Sammaster delved into new frontiers of necromancy and enchantment. He created the process to transform dragons into
Equipment
, the creature in the tank takes 55 (10d10) necrotic damage; they remain unmodified unless the process is started over.
In Lord Syuul’s absence, the enucleator has enough energy stored to make
damage, they are reduced to 1 hit point instead. Once this effect is triggered, the creature can’t benefit from this modification again until they finish a long rest.
Tentacle Arms. One or more of
monsters
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Sammaster fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Life Suppression. Creatures within 60 feet of Sammaster can’t regain Hit Points.
Magic
other archmages, including Elminster and Alustriel Silverhand, Sammaster delved into new frontiers of necromancy and enchantment. He created the process to transform dragons into dracoliches, magically
Githzerai Anarch
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spell (as a 9th-level spell) using the unformed substance of Limbo instead of shadow material. If used in Limbo, the object remains until the anarch’s concentration is broken, regardless of its
unformed substance to take whatever inanimate form the anarch chooses. During that process, the anarch determines the shape and composition of the forms created.
The anarch stabilizes any object created in
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
one city-state were killed and eaten to create the first yuan-ti, and once the news of how to perform these rituals spread to other leaders, the call for slaves to fuel the process increased. As the
the blood, as it once did.
Because their population is so small, the yuan-ti are aware they are vulnerable in open warfare. Instead, their current plans assume they will never rule outwardly in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
, you hold the needle to your skin where you want the tattoo to appear, pressing the needle there throughout the attunement process. When the attunement is complete, the needle turns into the ink that
damage. Life Ward. When you would be reduced to 0 hit points, you drop to 1 hit point instead. Once used, this property can’t be used again until the next dawn.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
attune to this item, you hold the needle to your skin where you want the tattoo to appear, pressing the needle there throughout the attunement process. When the attunement is complete, the needle
instead are shunted to the nearest unoccupied space, and you take 1d10 force damage for every 5 feet traveled.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
coin’s remaining charges at once and destroying the coin in the process. The soul trapped in the coin becomes trapped in the furnace instead, powering the infernal war machine for a duration determined by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
poisonous snake. The snake requires neither air nor sustenance, and it magically renders the topi’s claws venomous. When a topi dies, the snake inside it dies too. The process of creating a topi is known
drops to 1 hit point instead.
Actions
Venomous Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) slashing damage plus 2 (1d4) poison damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the end of the target’s next turn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Indentured Spirit Those who die with unpaid debts to the Orzhov Syndicate don’t get a reprieve. Instead, their spirits serve the syndicate until they have worked off their obligation. Sometimes that
ORZHOV SPIRITS
For the members of the Orzhov Syndicate, life as a spirit after death can be a gift, or it can mean everlasting servitude. The process of separating the soul from the body is often
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
do so, you cast the spell while holding the gem. The spell is stored in the gem instead of having any effect. Casting the spell must require either 1 action or 1 minute or longer, and the spell’s
much as normal. Once imbued with a spell, the gem can’t be imbued again until the next dawn. Deep gnomes created these magic gemstones and keep the creation process a secret.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
process by which two owlbears are fueling the creation of a new creature—a two-headed owlbear nicknamed Bear-Bear (see appendix B for its stat block). If the lizardfolk shamans are attacked, they
-headed owlbear stat block which includes the following changes: It has the undead type instead of the monstrosity type. It has vulnerability to bludgeoning damage. It is immune to poison damage and the poisoned condition, and is immune to exhaustion.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
process, the most recent secret the party learned is spent, as described in “The Power of Secrets” section in the book’s introduction. Instead of the usual benefit of spending the secret, the characters
the clandestine variety. I would be interested to learn your secrets.”
Landro wishes to learn secrets from the characters through a type of osmosis. Landro tells the characters that this process is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
brain jars. Ceremorphosis Mind flayers don’t reproduce in the traditional sense. Instead, they lay eggs from which hatch tadpole-like creatures that are used to make more of their kind through a
process called ceremorphosis. First, a captured humanoid is rendered docile by a blast of psionic power. A newly hatched tadpole is inserted into the victim’s cranium, usually through a nostril or ear canal