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Rilsa Rael

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

on attack rolls against that target until the end of her next turn. Tactical Leadership. As a bonus action, Rilsa chooses one creature she can see within 30 feet of her. The creature doesn’t

headquarters. In addition to hosting regular public forums in her shop, Rael tacitly oversees the Garden of Whispers, a maze of wood-and-paper screens where people from across the city can buy and sell secrets with Guild agents and each other, speaking through the barriers so as to maintain anonymity.

Vampiric Mist Legacy

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

Hypersensitivity. The mist takes 10 radiant damage whenever it starts its turn in sunlight. While in sunlight, the mist has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.Life Drain. The mist

damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0.In a loose manner of speaking, the vampiric mist is the embodiment of

Reduced-threat Flesh Golem

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

. Once the golem goes berserk, it continues to do so until it is destroyed or regains all its hit points. The golem's creator, if within 60 feet of the berserk golem, can try to calm it by speaking

takes damage while still at 40 hit points or fewer, the golem might go berserk again. Aversion of Fire. If the golem takes fire damage, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the

Flesh Golem Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. Once the golem goes berserk, it continues to do so until it is destroyed or regains all its hit points. The golem's creator, if within 60 feet of the berserk golem, can try to calm it by speaking

takes damage while still at 40 hit points or fewer, the golem might go berserk again. Aversion of Fire. If the golem takes fire damage, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the

Tomb Guardian

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

. Once the golem goes berserk, it continues to do so until it is destroyed or regains all its hit points. The golem's creator, if within 60 feet of the berserk golem, can try to calm it by speaking

takes damage while still at 40 hit points or fewer, the golem might go berserk again. Aversion of Fire. If the golem takes fire damage, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the

Blindheim

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

turns. All creatures that can see the blindheim have disadvantage on attack rolls while in the area of bright light and within 15 feet of the blindheim. Creatures with the Sunlight Sensitivity trait that

can see the blindheim have disadvantage on attack rolls anywhere in the area of bright light.Bite. Melee weapon attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit

Deep Crow

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

bonus action. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the deep crow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The deep crow makes three

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

Demilich Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

can be restored with the greater restoration spell or similar magic. Vile Curse (Costs 3 Actions). The demilich targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC

15 Wisdom saving throw or be magically cursed. Until the curse ends, the target has disadvantage on attack rolls and saving throws. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its

Deck of Wonder

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

. Unless a card states otherwise, as soon as you draw a card from the deck, its magic takes effect. You must draw each card you declared no more than 1 hour after the previous draw. If you fail to draw

. Champion. You gain a +1 bonus to weapon attack and damage rolls. This bonus lasts for 8 hours. Chancellor. Within 8 hours of drawing this card, you can cast Augury once as an action, requiring no

Demilich (Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

with the greater restoration spell or similar magic. Vile Curse (Costs 3 Actions). The demilich targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving

throw or be magically cursed. Until the curse ends, the target has disadvantage on attack rolls and saving throws. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the

The Frightened condition says “while the source of its fear is within line of sight.” Does that mean you have Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks even if the source is imperceptible but you have a clear line to its space?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

The Frightened condition says “while the source of its fear is within line of sight.” Does that mean you have Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks even if the source is imperceptible but

you have a clear line to its space? No. If you can’t see something, it’s not within your line of sight. Speaking of “line of sight,” the game uses the English meaning of the term, which has no special meaning in the rules.

X30. Preserved Library

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

and empty pages. Holding a book while speaking its secret command word causes the book’s text to magically appear. Only the lich in area X27 knows the command word for each book, and only if its

memory is restored. A true seeing spell also allows one to see the magically obfuscated text. The tomes mostly contain vile, forbidden lore. Many spellbooks are hidden here, collectively holding every

Troglodyte

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

vile. This reek nauseates many who smell it, but it can also warn of the presence of troglodytes before they strike. Troglodyte Medium Monstrosity, Chaotic Evil AC 11 Initiative +0 (10) HP 13 (2d8

target is immune to the Stench of all troglodytes for 1 hour. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the troglodyte has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls. Actions Rend. Melee

Reaching the Tower

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

Hadley’s secret phrase, he shares the following information with them: What’s Going On? Shalfey is the elder sage of the Tower of the Heavens. Piyarz, his would-be successor, declared Shalfey dead a few

days ago. But yesterday, Hadley heard the elder sage’s desperate voice in his mind, speaking only the passphrase Hadley and the characters exchanged. Hadley believes the elder sage is still alive

About the Tavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

, giving the establishment its name. The ballad isn’t loud enough to disrupt conversation, but most patrons stop speaking when the elfsong begins, then resume only after it ends. Many customers frequent

in the pot. Each player rolls three dice. Play then proceeds clockwise around the table, with the host of the game going last. On their turn, a player can choose to “stand” or “roll.” If the player

Jijibisha's Vengeance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

like an ancient, withered human. After she finishes speaking, Jijibisha attacks. She attempts to use her Hypnotic Gaze to turn Dukha and Amanisha against the characters. While she fights, Jijibisha

has disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls until she regains it. She fights to the death. A character who succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (History) check has heard of Jijibisha Manivarshi and can confirm that she was favored to win the Shankha Trials the year Manivarsha was destroyed.

Components of a Curse

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

disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, saving throws, or some combination of the three. This can be tied to a single ability score or applied generally. The victim can’t communicate using language

, whether through speaking, sign language, writing, telepathy, or any other means. The victim gains 3 levels of exhaustion that can’t be removed while the curse endures. When the victim finishes a long rest

Jarlaxle Baenre

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

to its lawlessness, and declared himself its secret lord. Jarlaxle likes to weave a tangled web of schemes that leave his enemies baffled — the latest of which is a plan to legitimize Luskan by making

. A few have flatly declared that the city will never be welcome in the alliance. Nonetheless, Jarlaxle aims to persuade Laeral Silverhand, the Open Lord of Waterdeep, to champion Luskan’s cause

Vampiric Mist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

Vampiric Mist In a loose manner of speaking, the vampiric mist is the embodiment of the vampire’s hunger for blood. It exists only to seek out creatures and drain the life from them, and its

force only. Sunlight Hypersensitivity. The vampiric mist takes 20 radiant damage when it starts its turn in sunlight. While in sunlight, the mist has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks

Adventuring

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

line of sight.” Does that mean you have disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks even if the source is invisible but you have a clear line to its space? No. If you can’t see something, it’s not

within your line of sight. Speaking of “line of sight,” the game uses the English meaning of the term, which has no special meaning in the rules. Does casting a spell while taking a short rest

Wraith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

nearby plants blackened and withered. Animals flee from its presence. Even small fires can be extinguished by the sucking oblivion of the wraith’s horrifying existence. Vile Oblivion. When a mortal

wraith has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Actions Life Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 21 (4d8 + 3

Book of Exalted Deeds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

(Persuasion) checks. In addition, Fiends and Undead within the halo’s Bright Light make attack rolls against you with Disadvantage. Random Properties. The Book of Exalted Deeds has the following random

the River Styx removes all writing and imagery from its pages and renders the book powerless for 1d100 years. Conceptopolis Book of Exalted Deeds, Book of Vile Darkness

Wight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

and snuffs its living breath, its spirit cries out to the demon lord Orcus or some vile god of the underworld for a reprieve: undeath in return for eternal war on the living. If a dark power answers

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages the languages it knew in life Challenge 3 (700 XP) Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the wight has disadvantage on attack rolls, as

Wraith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

The torment of one or more suffering souls. 8 The viciousness of a profane Artifact. 9 The vile dreams of a slumbering god. 10 The voracity of a life-hungry realm, such as the

damage if it ends its turn inside an object. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the wraith has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls. Actions Life Drain. Melee Attack Roll: +6

Flesh Golem

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

golem’s creator, if within 60 feet of the berserk golem, can try to calm it by speaking firmly and persuasively. The golem must be able to hear its creator, who must take an action to make a DC 15

golem takes fire damage, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn. Immutable Form. The golem is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form

Hopene'er Asylum

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

before responding to them. Eventually, Brey agrees to allow the characters to enter and asks them to wait in a bare foyer while he fetches Trantor. Speaking with Trantor When Trantor first meets the

who are dragged down into the inky dark. The tentacled creature appears to be shackled by a collar attached to a chain, with the chain held by another creature resembling a vile, multi-tailed fish. Any

Derro

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

of writing 15 Tastes objects 16 Stands too close to others 17 Breathes loudly 18 Drools constantly 19 Mumbles when speaking 20 Hops from place to place Derro Small humanoid (derro), chaotic evil

magical effects. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the derro has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Actions Hooked Spear. Melee Weapon

Yuan-ti

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

worship of Merrshaulk waned, he went into slumber. Merrshaulk’s priests are yuan-ti abominations that maintain traditions of living sacrifice and cause suffering in the god’s name. With enough vile acts

yuan-ti claiming to be an avatar of Merrshaulk. Speaking with Merrshaulk’s voice, Sseth vowed to pull the yuan-ti out of decline and build a new empire. Many of Merrshaulk’s devout turned to the

3. Serpents of the Sands

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

), two are type 2 (human head and body, with snakes for arms), and one is type 3 (human head and upper body with a serpentine lower body instead of legs). The yuan-ti chant a vile prayer, at the end of

which one pureblood leaps into the shaft to his death. His sacrifice causes faint, prophetic whispers to rise from the depths, speaking in the Abyssal tongue. Any character within earshot who

Drow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

: At will: dancing lights 1/day each: darkness, faerie fire Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the drow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on

while poisoned in this way. The target wakes up if it takes damage or if another creature takes an action to shake it awake. “Such depravity. Such terrifying cruelty. They are the vile poison that

Blindheim

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

by merchants and other brave travelers. They typically make a cautious approach to stronger creatures, speaking in halting, croaking Undercommon to offer their services in return for fresh food, metal

light for an additional 60 feet. It sets the orientation of this cone at the end of each of its turns. All creatures that can see the blindheim have disadvantage on attack rolls while in the area of

E8: Jail Car

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

erinyes who recently helped an efreeti named Vrakir get his hands on the Book of Vile Darkness. Speaking with this prisoner might kick off “Fire and Darkness,” another adventure in this book. The

Demilich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

, the creature dies. A creature’s hit point maximum can be restored with the greater restoration spell or similar magic. Vile Curse (Costs 3 Actions). The demilich targets one creature it can see

within 30 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be magically cursed. Until the curse ends, the target has disadvantage on attack rolls and saving throws. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the curse on a success.

Greyhawk Conflicts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

vile creatures that serve him. Goals of Iuz. Install loyal operatives in settlements across Eastern Oerik, search libraries and vaults for lore pertaining to ancient and powerful magic, scour dungeons

chapter 4, NPCs speaking to the characters might assume the trouble in the mine is related to these toughs and their bullying. Levels 5–10. You might use the adventure “Horns of the Beast” from chapter

Brimstone Hold Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

don’t intervene. If the characters aren’t present, it takes the duergar 10 minutes to subdue the rioting prisoners. If the characters return to the prison yard after obtaining the Book of Vile

discovers the party’s purpose, the arcanaloth follows them closely, waiting for the characters to steal the Book of Vile Darkness. Once the book is in the party’s possession, the terms of Nebukath’s

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