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Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Enigmatic Mind. The archaicâs mind canât be read, creatures can communicate telepathically with the archaic only if it allows, and magic canât determine whether the archaic is lying
archaic makes two Force Strike attacks. It can also use Gravity Shift, if available.
Force Strike. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Force
Monsters
Keys from the Golden Vault
, she loses her immunity to psychic damage and the charmed condition, and her Tattooed Strike becomes a melee attack that deals 7 (1d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction
.
Shroud Tattoo. Prisoner 13 canât be targeted by divination spells or any feature that would read her thoughts, and she canât be perceived through magical scrying sensors. She can&rsquo
Monsters
Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the
sphinx has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): friends, mage hand, message
1st level (4 slots): command, ensnaring strike, shield
2nd level (3 slots): calm emotions, hold person
Monsters
Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
. Isperia is immune to any effect that would sense her emotions or read her thoughts, as well as any divination spell that she refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain her intentions or
, detect evil and good, ensnaring strike, sanctuary, shield of faith
2nd level (3 slots): arcane lock, augury, calm emotions, hold person, silence, zone of truth
3rd level (3 slots): bestow curse
Magic Items
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
The blasphemous weapon Heretic was created by a cult to steal power from good-aligned gods. The blade hungers to strike down servants of the Upper Planes and weaken the forces of good.
You gain a +3
17, and a Charisma of 15. It has hearing and darkvision out to a range of 120 feet.
The weapon can speak, read, and understand Common and Giant, and it can communicate with its wielder telepathically
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the slasher fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Shrouded Presence. The slasher is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its
range 30/60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Slice","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Vanishing Strike (Costs 3 Actions). The
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Psychic Step or Spellcasting.
Starlight Strike (Costs 3 Actions). The dragon releases a searing beam of starlight at a creature that it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 17
Dexterity saving throw or take 31 (9d6);{"diceNotation":"9d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Starlight Strike", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage.Shimmering with radiant energy and
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon uses Psychic Step or Spellcasting.
Starlight Strike (Costs 3 Actions). The dragon releases a searing beam of starlight at a creature that it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must
succeed on a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw or take 38 (11d6);{"diceNotation":"11d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Starlight Strike", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage.Shimmering with radiant
Androsphinx
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain the
, zone of truth
3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, tongues
4th level (3 slots): banishment, freedom of movement
5th level (2 slots): flame strike, greater restoration
6th level (1 slot): heroes
Whelm
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Magic Items
Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
attack. If you donât have a hand free, the weapon lands at your feet.
Shock Wave
You can use an action to strike the ground with Whelm and send a shock wave out from the point of impact. Each
. It has hearing and darkvision out to a range of 120 feet.
The weapon communicates telepathically with its wielder and can speak, read, and understand Dwarvish, Giant, and Goblin. It shouts battle
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
contemplation or strike out to explore the reaches of the multiverse, astral elves tend to see things through the lens of time as having little or no meaning to them. Astral elves who donât dwell on the
suggestions or to ignore them. Whichever scores you decide to increase, none of the scores can be raised above 20.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language
Backgrounds
Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
motivation behind another strike performed in a different part of the city, or simply to spread fear.
As part of your covert work for House Dimir, you maintain a false identity as a member of another guild
) into a thought strand that others can potentially read, share, or steal. These thought strands are treated as valuable currency among the Dimir.
Suggested Characteristics
Skilled at infiltration
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
A Timeless Performance As characters enter the theater, an actor is performing a monologue. Read the following description when they enter: A dozen people stand in the darkened wings of a stage lit
their entrance. Should a character strike up a whispered conversation with an audience member, that local can share the following information: The actor on stage is an understudy for the famed actor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. Catâs Talent. You have
proficiency in the Perception and Stealth skills. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
4: Smithy The smithy is where the keepâs residents purchase metal goods and have them repaired.
When the characters arrive at the smithy, read the following boxed text aloud:
The stench of hot
strike of her hammer.
The hard-working smith is Kalista.
Jane Katsubo Kalista
Dwarf Blacksmith
Stat Block: Commoner
The keepâs taciturn, hardworking smith prefers to let her hammer do
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
sentence has been changed to read: âSee this creatureâs game statistics in the Homunculus Servant stat block, which uses your proficiency bonus (PB) in several places.â The fourth paragraph has been
changed to read as follows: âIn combat, the homunculus shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It can move and use its reaction on its own, but the only action it takes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
strike down servants of the Upper Planes and weaken the forces of good. You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Heretic has 6 charges for the following properties; the
. Heretic is a sentient, chaotic evil weapon with an Intelligence of 17, a Wisdom of 17, and a Charisma of 15. It has hearing and darkvision out to a range of 120 feet. The weapon can speak, read, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Belâs Forge An ousted archduke sulking in a volcano, eager to reclaim his stolen throne. â The Cartographer When the characters arrive at this location, read or paraphrase the following boxed text to
assaulted by a strike team of two horned devils leading ten bearded devils. If the intruders survive and linger in the area, a whole army of devils descends upon them. Characters can gain an audience with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
attack is designed to strike terror into its enemies: first by striking their main deck with a blast from its Hellfire Orb, and then by ramming into their flank so to the dreadnaughtâs skeletal figurehead
characters sight the vessel, read the following boxed text aloud: An armored dreadnaught made from metal and bones ploughs through the fog, driven by banks of bonelike oars. Flames leap from a brazier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
mind canât be read, creatures can communicate telepathically with the archaic only if it allows, and magic canât determine whether the archaic is lying.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the archaic
fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Unusual Nature. The archaic doesnât require air, food, drink, or sleep.
Actions
Multiattack. The archaic makes two Force Strike attacks. It
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
Roleplaying Prisoner 13 The first time the characters encounter Prisoner 13, read the following: This tightly muscled dwarven woman keeps her red hair cut short. Her bronze skin is covered in tattoos
, and she suffers the following modifications to her statistics: her AC becomes 13, she loses her immunity to psychic damage and the charmed condition, and her Tattooed Strike becomes a melee attack that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Roleplaying Prisoner 13 The first time the characters encounter Prisoner 13, read the following: This tightly muscled dwarven woman keeps her red hair cut short. Her bronze skin is covered in tattoos
, and she suffers the following modifications to her statistics: her AC becomes 13, she loses her immunity to psychic damage and the charmed condition, and her Tattooed Strike becomes a melee attack that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common. Subrace. The beast within shapes each shifter physically and mentally. The four major subraces of shifter include: beasthide, longtooth, swiftstride, and
Feature. While shifted, you can use your elongated fangs to make an unarmed strike as a bonus action. If you hit with your fangs, you can deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
come back from foraging. They arrive in the middle of combat. When the fighting begins, read: Stroking his well-kept white beard, the old man begins to mock you as his students take up fighting
and wielding no shield, his AC includes his Wisdom modifier.
Actions
Multiattack. Bak Mei attacks three times: twice with Thunder Strike and once with his staff of striking.
Thunder Strike
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
futures and who strike a proper bargain with her (as described in âBargaining with Endelynâ earlier in the chapter). If the characters ask her to conduct auguries for them, read: Draped in black robes
visitors, particularly those who want to know their futures or who want to strike bargains with her. Endelyn stands in the otherwise empty alcove when performing her auguries (described below). A detect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Version Read the boxed text below to start the encounter: Youâve been on the Triboar Trail for about half a day and are nearing a side road leading south toward Phandalin. As you come around a bend
horses with them. When the characters inspect the scene closer, read the following: The horsesâ saddlebags have been looted. An empty leather map case lies nearby.
Four goblins are hiding in the woods
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
49. Maze of Death Stone slabs seal off the entrances to this corner of the dungeon. 49A. Stone Slabs When the characters reach either entrance, read: A stone slab blocks the end of this corridor
extended, both slabs open at the same time, regardless of any efforts taken to prevent them from doing so. When this happens, read: The slab sinks into the floor, revealing a dusty passageway beyond
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
deal piercing damage equal to 1d6 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. Cunning Artisan. As part of a short rest, you can harvest bone and hide from a
damage, and you gain temporary hit points (minimum of 1) equal to your Constitution modifier, and you canât use this trait again until you finish a short or long rest. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Entering the Sanctum When the characters enter the sanctum, read or paraphrase the following: The doors of the lift open to reveal a massive sanctum built of obsidian stone. Two waterfalls of lava
is depicted on map 5.6. Mike Schley Map 5.6: Indigo Sanctum View Player Version Ruxithid the Chosen stands on the mezzanine behind the statue. When the characters confront Ruxithid, read the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. Hold Breath. You can hold your breath for up to 1 hour at a time. Tortles arenât natural swimmers, but they can remain
. Survival Instinct. You gain proficiency in the Survival skill. Tortles have finely honed survival instincts. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Aquan and Common.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
strike down those who stray. The Purphorosâs Villains table suggests a variety of foes that might arise from among the godâs followers. Purphorosâs Villains d6 Villain
1 A cult fanatic of
Adult red dragon* MM
24 Ancient red dragon* MM
* See chapter 6 for details about these creatures in Theros. The oracles of Purphoros read the godâs will in earth, fire, and volcanic fumes
(RYAN BARGER)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Need a Lift? Jas (neutral evil changeling; see chapter 6) approaches the characters in the guise of Sergeant Vilroy sometime after they leave Mithral Tower. Read or paraphrase the following boxed
is my job!â If the characters accept the ride, the skycoach takes them to area T1 of Terminus. Unknown to Jas, Garra has also arranged for a Daask strike team to attack the skycoach en route. Any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the siege can avoid the main body of the devilsâ army, but come under attack by forces to the rear. Adjust the boxed text below accordingly as you read it to the players to set the scene: Armored
those abyssal troops are lowly manes and dretches, who die quickly in vain attempts to drag down devils so that stronger demons behind them can strike killing blows.
A dark river cuts a path across
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
survives, mark one victory and proceed to âConclusion.â Event 15. Divine Contention As Ebondeathâs spirit departs with the ruinstone, the characters gain an opportunity to strike at Ularan Mortus. Read the
gate. When the party arrives on the scene, the battle is already underway. Read the following boxed text aloud: The din of battle echoes from the palisade as you approach. Through the rain, you see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
66. Door of Devouring If the characters approach this area by way of the spiral staircase (area 26), read the following when they reach the bottom of the stairs: At the bottom of the staircase, a
dark corridor leads south, while a stone door with iron hinges and a brass knob stands to the east.
If the characters approach this area from the lake, read: A worked stone column stretches from the






