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Lower-Level and Higher-Level Characters This chapter is a preamble to the adventure’s primary plot. You can run this chapter for lower-level characters, adapting it as described below. If your
Spells
Player’s Handbook
An immobile, shimmering barrier appears in a 10-foot Emanation around you and remains for the duration.
Any spell of level 5 or lower cast from outside the barrier can’t affect anything within
spells.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The barrier blocks spells of 1 level higher for each spell slot level above 6.
Spells
Player’s Handbook
Choose one creature, object, or magical effect within range. Any ongoing spell of level 3 or lower on the target ends. For each ongoing spell of level 4 or higher on the target, make an ability check
using your spellcasting ability (DC 10 plus that spell’s level). On a successful check, the spell ends.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. You automatically end a spell on the target if the spell’s level is equal to or less than the level of the spell slot you use.
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Dungeon Master’s Guide
benefits.
Other creatures that peruse the book’s open pages can read the text but glean no deeper meaning and reap no benefits. A Fiend, an Undead, or a servant of a god from the Lower Planes
cast a spell counts as a spell slot of one level higher.
Halo. After you spend the requisite amount of time reading and studying the book, you gain a protective halo. This halo sheds Bright Light in
Spells
Player’s Handbook
Thunder damage (your choice when you create the glyph) on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.
Spell Glyph. You can store a prepared spell of level 3 or lower in the glyph by casting
creatures or creates harmful objects or traps, they appear as close as possible to the intruder and attack it. If the spell requires Concentration, it lasts until the end of its full duration.
Using a Higher
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Spellcasting. Manshoon's Simulacrum is an 18th-level spellcaster, with no spell slots of 6th level and higher. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 21, +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15
grasp
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, mage armor, magic missile, shield
2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, mirror image, misty step
3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, lightning bolt, sending
4th
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Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
attacks). She has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, mage hand, mending, message, ray of frost
1st level (4 slots): alarm,* mage armor,* magic missile, shield*
2nd
level (1 slot): flesh to stone, globe of invulnerability*
7th level (1 slot): symbol,* teleport
*Abjuration spell of 1st level or higher
Arcane Ward. Remallia has a magical ward that has 30 hit
Abjurer
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
,* magic missile, shield*
2nd level (3 slots): arcane lock,* invisibility
3rd level (3 slots): counterspell,* dispel magic,* fireball
4th level (3 slots): banishment,* stoneskin*
5th level (2 slots): cone of
cold, wall of force
6th level (1 slot): flesh to stone, globe of invulnerability*
7th level (1 slot): symbol,* teleport
*Abjuration spell of 1st level or higher
Arcane Ward. The abjurer has a magical
Shield Guardian
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Bound. The shield guardian is magically bound to an amulet. As long as the guardian and its amulet are on the same plane of existence, the amulet's wearer can telepathically call the guardian to
the guardian.
Regeneration. The shield guardian regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point.
Spell Storing. A spellcaster who wears the shield guardian's amulet can
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
ranged attack.Nullify Spell (3/Day). The null utters a magical word of cancelation to interrupt a creature it can see that is casting a spell. If the spell is 3rd level or lower, it fails and has no
effect. If the spell is 4th level or higher, the null makes an Intelligence check (DC 10 + the spell’s level). On a successful check, the spell fails and has no effect.The Athar deny the legitimacy
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
Barkskin. Sir Braford’s AC can’t be lower than 16.
Special Equipment. Sir Braford wields Shatterspike, a magic longsword that grants a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it
him that is within 5 feet of him, he can use a reaction to use his shield to impose disadvantage on the attack roll.While traveling in the vicinity of the Sunless Citadel, Sir Braford and his companions
Magic Items
Candlekeep Mysteries
roll, or saving throw it makes before the start of 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 breaks the first time it scores a hit and deals damage. On a roll of 10 or higher, the staff regains 1d6 of its expended charges.
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
Barkskin. Sharwyn’s AC can’t be lower than 16.
Special Equipment. Sharwyn has a spellbook that contains the spells listed in her Spellcasting trait, plus detect magic and silent image
spell attacks). She has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): light, prestidigitation, ray of frost
1st level (2 slots): color spray, magic missile, shield, sleep
Tree Thrall. If
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
or higher; each creature within 30 feet of the snail must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage per
month, each shield gives its wielder the snail’s Antimagic Shell trait. When the shield’s magic fades, it becomes an exotic shield that is the perfect item from which to make a spellguard
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
metal shield, the khargra attaches to that armor or shield. While attached, the khargra doesn't attack. Instead, at the start of each of the khargra's turns, roll a d20. On a 10 or higher, the armor or
shield takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to the AC it offers. Armor reduced to an AC of 10 or a shield that drops to a +0 bonus is destroyed. The khargra can detach itself by spending 5 feet
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Regeneration. The drone regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point.
Spell Storing. A spellcaster can cause the drone to store one spell of 4th level or lower. To
mechanical animal or plant.
This Construct doesn’t have a control amulet and can’t be controlled like other shield guardian;shield guardians.Poison
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
: detect thoughts, disguise self
1/day: shield
Limited Magic Immunity. The rakshasa can’t be affected or detected by spells of 1st level or lower unless it wishes to be. It has advantage on
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
is their favorite pursuit. They spin durable webs and are ingenious in how they employ their webs against prey.
Spyder-fiends are organized into a hierarchy based on might and cunning, with higher
-ranked spyder-fiends dominating lower ranks. Spyder-fiends of equivalent rank scheme against each other for advancement and eagerly turn against one another if treachery can improve their position
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
spell. If the spell is 3rd level or lower, it fails and has no effect. If the spell is 4th level or higher, the hexton makes an Intelligence check (DC 10 + the spell’s level). On a success, the
rank directly above it and in turn acts as the superior to the rank directly below it, passing down commands from paragons of law to the lowliest monodrone. While most modrons are the lower-ranked
Conjure Woodland Beings
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You summon fey creatures that appear in unoccupied spaces that you can see within range. Choose one of the following options for what appears:
One fey creature of challenge rating 2 or lower
Two
fey creatures of challenge rating 1 or lower
Four fey creatures of challenge rating 1/2 or lower
Eight fey creatures of challenge rating 1/4 or lower
A summoned creature disappears when it drops
Magic Items
Storm King's Thunder
property can be used three times. The claw regains all expended uses at the next dawn.
Wyrm Shield. While the claw is displayed on your person, you have resistance to the damage caused by the breath
the area gains the following property:
While in the 100-foot-radius sphere, any Dragon has disadvantage on saving throws and can have a flying speed no higher than 10 feet.
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
Special Equipment. Jim carries a wand of wonder.
Benign Transportation (Recharges after Jim Casts a Conjuration Spell of 1st Level or Higher). As a bonus action, Jim teleports up to 30 feet to a
following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, friends, mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation
1st level (4 slots): disguise self, Jim's magic missile,* shield, mage armor
2nd level (3
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
” below), shield
2nd level (2 slots): darkness, misty stepMultiattack. The skull lasher makes two attacks with its flail.
Iron Skull Flail. Melee Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2
spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll"} for each slot level above 1st.Those who follow Myrkul are either wizards or those who seek to
Conjure Minor Elementals
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You summon elementals that appear in unoccupied spaces that you can see within range. You choose one the following options for what appears:
One elemental of challenge rating 2 or lower
Two
elementals of challenge rating 1 or lower
Four elementals of challenge rating 1/2 or lower
Eight elementals of challenge rating 1/4 or lower.
An elemental summoned by this spell disappears when it
Monsters
Keys from the Golden Vault
spell is 4th level or lower, it fails and has no effect. If the spell is 5th level or higher, Charmayne makes an Intelligence check (DC 10 + the spell’s level). On a success, the spell fails and
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
level (3 slots): counterspell, fly, lightning bolt
4th level (3 slots): banishment, fire shield, stoneskin
5th level (3 slots): cone of cold, scrying, wall of force
6th level (1 slot): globe of
as an action, Drivvin can summon a demon that has a challenge rating of 6 or lower. The summoned demon appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of him, acts as his ally, and can't summon other
Counterspell
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You attempt to interrupt a creature in the process of casting a spell. If the creature is casting a spell of 3rd level or lower, its spell fails and has no effect. If it is casting a spell of 4th
level or higher, make an ability check using your spellcasting ability. The DC equals 10 + the spell's level. On a success, the creature's spell fails and has no effect.
At Higher Levels. When you cast
Dispel Magic
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Choose one creature, object, or magical effect within range. Any spell of 3rd level or lower on the target ends. For each spell of 4th level or higher on the target, make an ability check using your
spellcasting ability. The DC equals 10 + the spell's level. On a successful check, the spell ends.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, you
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Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, with higher-ranked spyder-fiends dominating lower ranks. Spyder-fiends of equivalent rank scheme against each other for advancement and eagerly turn against one another if treachery can improve their
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Vecna: Eve of Ruin
pursuit. They spin durable webs and are ingenious in how they employ their webs against prey.
Spyder-fiends are organized into a hierarchy based on might and cunning, with higher-ranked spyder-fiends
dominating lower ranks. Spyder-fiends of equivalent rank scheme against each other for advancement and eagerly turn against one another if treachery can improve their position.
Spyder-fiends loyally
Conjure Animals
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rating 2 or lower
Two beasts of challenge rating 1 or lower
Four beasts of challenge rating 1/2 or lower
Eight beasts of challenge rating 1/4 or lower
Each beast is also considered fey, and it
actions.
The GM has the creatures' statistics. Sample creatures can be found below.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using certain higher-level spell slots, you choose one of the summoning
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
action), mind blankFell Counterspell (3/Day). Shemeshka utters a magical word to interrupt a creature she can see that is casting a spell. If the spell is 5th level or lower, it fails and has no effect
. If the spell is 6th level or higher, Shemeshka makes an Intelligence check (DC 10 + the spell’s level). On a success, the spell fails and has no effect. Whatever the spell’s level, the
Globe of Invulnerability
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An immobile, faintly shimmering barrier springs into existence in a 10-foot radius around you and remains for the duration.
Any spell of 5th level or lower cast from outside the barrier can't affect
creatures or objects within it, even if the spell is cast using a higher level spell slot. Such a spell can target creatures and objects within the barrier, but the spell has no effect on them
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Aura of Invulnerability. An invisible aura forms a 10-foot-radius sphere around the hollyphant for as long as it lives. Any spell of 5th level or lower cast from outside the barrier can't affect
creatures or objects within it, even if the spell is cast using a higher level spell slot. Such a spell can target creatures and objects within the barrier, but the spell has no effect on them. Similarly
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
bright light overlaps with an area of darkness created by a spell of 3rd level or lower, the spell that created that darkness is dispelled.
Magic Resistance. The councilor has advantage on saving
this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the fire damage or the radiant damage (its choice) increases by 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Flame Strike"} for each