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Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
":"thunder"} thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A Construct has disadvantage on the saving throw.
Spellcasting. The apprentice casts one of the following spells
, requiring no material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At will: guidance, light
1/day each: comprehend languages, locate object, mage armorLearn from
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
":"damage", "rollAction":"Reduce to Memory", "rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A Construct has disadvantage on the saving throw
.
Spellcasting. The pledgemage casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At will: guidance, light
2/day
Magic Items
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
speaking, singing, and playing by itself.
Whenever you attempt to attune to the harp, you must first make either a DC 15 Charisma (Performance) check or a DC 20 Charisma (Persuasion) check to convince the
the harp to cast the calm emotions spell (save DC 19). When the spell is cast using the harp, its duration increases to 1 hour, provided you maintain concentration on the spell. This property can be
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
save DC 13, +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks):
At will: fire bolt, invisibility (after casting, roll a d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8
carries his magic pocket watch.
Alignment. Chaotic good.
Personality Trait. “I carefully consider my words before speaking them aloud.”
Ideal. “Caution. Thoughtless decisions lead
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
charges to cast wall of fire from the shield (save DC 21 for each). The wall of fire spell lasts for 1 minute (no concentration required). The shield regains all expended charges daily at dawn.
Anytime
of the shield must make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is frightened until the start of its next turn. On a successful save, the creature is immune to this power of the
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At will: light, major image (6th-level version), thaumaturgy
3/day each: cure wounds, dispel magic, lesser restoration, sending
1/day each
reach, and only those mortals who have the tenacity to complete the daunting journey to a ki-rin’s lair can prove themselves worthy of speaking with its occupant. Many of those who do end up
Wish
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
Wish is the mightiest spell a mortal creature can cast. By simply speaking aloud, you can alter the very foundations of reality in accord with your desires.
The basic use of this spell is to
). Reality reshapes itself to accommodate the new result. For example, a wish spell could undo an opponent's successful save, a foe's critical hit, or a friend's failed save. You can force the reroll to
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
spells and other magical effects.
Innate Spellcasting. Ygorl’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 23, +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Innate
attempt to unmake life, taking 42 (12d6);{"diceNotation":"12d6","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Ygorl then
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
you’ve been using to move between decks. His hair is disheveled, and his clothes reek of smoke. He’s breathing hard from his climb and appears to be having difficulty speaking between labored gasps
of air.
Though winded and fatigued, Miken is unharmed. When one or more characters approach him, he croaks out, “Fire… in the galley… out of control. Must… save others.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
within 10 feet of a creature infected by the saprophytic plague must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or become infected as well. On a successful save, a creature is immune to the plague
for 24 hours, and any creature that is immune to disease succeeds on the save automatically. After a failed save, a creature experiences the first symptoms—body aches, nausea, slurred speech, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
once held skeletal guardians that fought the cultists. The bones of more than a dozen humanoids now litter the ground. Characters who chose well when speaking with the statues in area 1 are struck by a
failed the initial save must then make a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the character cannot grasp the secrets it was shown, and there is no effect. On a success, the character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, manticores enjoy speaking with those they’re about to devour. Sometimes they make agreements with their prey. Roll on or choose a result from the Manticore Negotiations table to inspire what a
vantage point in the sky. Manticore Large Monstrosity, Lawful Evil
AC 14 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 68 (8d10 + 24)
Speed 30 ft., Fly 50 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save Str 17 +3 +3 Dex 16 +3 +3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
room, filling the area with bright light. If anyone other than Gromph enters the chamber without speaking the word tyrnae (“quench”), a fire elemental appears and attacks the intruders. Casting dispel
makes four sword attacks.
Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d8 + 6) slashing damage.
Anyone speaking the statue’s name (Szashune) aloud isn’t attacked by it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
once held skeletal guardians that fought the cultists. The bones of more than a dozen humanoids now litter the ground. Characters who chose well when speaking with the statues in area 1 are struck by a
must then make a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the character cannot grasp the secrets it was shown, and there is no effect. On a success, the character understands the world more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
only way a creature can open a sealed door is by speaking or signing the passphrase “Cozmioko grins” in any language. Once opened, a door can’t be resealed. Illumination Dim Light streaks into the
, Poison, and Psychic damage. When a crystal formation takes damage, each creature in a 30-foot Emanation originating from that formation makes a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) Lightning damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
shield has 3 charges. You can use an action to expend 1 charge to cast fireball or 2 charges to cast wall of fire from the shield (save DC 21 for each). The wall of fire spell lasts for 1 minute (no
that you control.) Any creature hostile to you that starts its turn within 20 feet of the shield must make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is frightened until the start of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. The cauldron’s lid is held shut by an arcane lock spell, the password for which is “spittlespew.” If anyone tries to remove the lid without first speaking the password, the cauldron scuttles away; it
spell. Any creature that drinks a pint or more of the liquid is targeted by a polymorph spell (save DC 14) that lasts for 1 hour. The creature is transformed into either a giant frog (75 percent
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
.
Actions
Blood Drain. One creature in the vampiric mist’s space must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw (undead and constructs automatically succeed). On a failed save, the target takes 10 (2d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Wish 9th-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V Duration: Instantaneous Wish is the mightiest spell a mortal creature can cast. By simply speaking aloud, you can alter the
successful save, a foe’s critical hit, or a friend’s failed save. You can force the reroll to be made with advantage or disadvantage, and you can choose whether to use the reroll or the original roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Wish 9th-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V Duration: Instantaneous Wish is the mightiest spell a mortal creature can cast. By simply speaking aloud, you can alter the
successful save, a foe’s critical hit, or a friend’s failed save. You can force the reroll to be made with advantage or disadvantage, and you can choose whether to use the reroll or the original roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, offering information in exchange for its freedom. The character with whom the sibriex is speaking telepathically can detect the insincerity of the sibriex’s offer with a successful DC 17 Wisdom (Insight
other creatures. Any creature that starts its turn in the aura must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or take 14 (4d6) poison damage. A creature that succeeds on the save is immune to this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
found drinking in the Helm at Highsun (area 3) most evenings. Speaking with the NPCs involved in these rumors provides the characters with several leads to adventure opportunities in Red Larch. These
. If confronted, the cult spies deny involvement in any wrongdoing and try to bluff their way out of trouble. A spy caught red-handed weeps and begs for mercy. Some might claim to have been under a spell, hoping to gain sympathy. Caught spies reveal only what’s necessary to save their own skins.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
spellcaster with a challenge rating of 6 (2,300 XP) and the following additional feature: Spellcasting. Sir Godfrey is a 16th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14). Sir
spirit of Argynvost isn’t at rest and isn’t happy that the order has been reduced to such a state. If the characters petition the revenants for aid, Sir Godfrey (speaking in a scratchy voice) relates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
a point you can see within 120 feet of yourself. Each creature within a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on that point must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 6d6
bludgeoning damage and 6d6 fire damage, or half as much damage on a successful save. Once this property is used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn. Donjon. As an action, you can brandish this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
something to gain, preferably treasure. Among the genies, dao are on speaking and trading terms with the efreet, but they have nothing but scorn for djinn and marids. Other races native to the Elemental Plane
crystalline powder, leaving behind only equipment the dao was wearing or carrying.
Innate Spellcasting. The dao’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). It
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, 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
linger beyond the resolution but can then be removed by a remove curse spell or similar magic if the victim succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma saving throw when the spell is cast. If the save fails, it can be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
this saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 18 (4d8) bludgeoning damage from the crashing waves, has the prone condition, and is swept southward 300 feet from the dam. On a successful save
hunting boat. One is their community’s leader, a red-haired human woman named Aspen. Speaking with the Hunters. Aspen and the other hunters are neutral good. While the hunters are wary of outsiders, if the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
piles of dusty scrolls, Lorehold students—first as apprentices and then as pledgemages—study the magic of the past, searching for arcane artifacts and speaking with long-dead adventurers to uncover
Constitution saving throw, taking 33 (6d10) thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A Construct has disadvantage on the saving throw.
Spellcasting. The apprentice casts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Aspect of Bahamut Objectively speaking, of all the dragons, Bahamut has made the best decisions. He is also the most handsome. And his hoard is gigantic-est.
-Fizban
Known as the Platinum Dragon
save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Bonus Actions
Change Shape. The aspect magically transforms into any Humanoid or Beast, while retaining his game statistics (other than his size
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
savant has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Spellcasting. The derro savant is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12, +4 to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
of iron to drop from the ceiling in the doorway, sealing off the east exit. Any creature in the doorway when the wall drops must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a successful save, the
creature is pushed to one side of the barrier or the other (its choice). On a failed save, the creature is pinned under the wall, falls prone, and takes 44 (8d10) bludgeoning damage. A pinned creature is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
named Breena Bafflestone monitors the machinery at all times. Nearby is a copper speaking tube, which enables her to communicate with the control room command center (area U7b). Drawers in the walls
Medium creature. The chair is situated before a panel of dials, levers, and buttons. Tervaround and Anverth stand by the back wall, monitoring gauges and performing system checks. A copper speaking tube
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
can happen no sooner than highsun on the following day but can be persuaded to move up the time for a bribe of 10 gp or more. There are alternatives to speaking with the magister, if the characters
components. After using it once, the magister must finish a short or long rest before she can cast the spell again. Wisdom is her spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12). The magister is disinclined to agree
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
roll and totaling the rest. Communication A sentient item has some ability to communicate, either by sharing its emotions, broadcasting its thoughts telepathically, or speaking aloud. You can choose
must make a Charisma saving throw, with a DC equal to 12 + the item's Charisma modifier. On a failed save, the wielder is charmed by the item for 1d12 hours. While charmed, the wielder must try to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
itself. Without riders, the snails are an even match, but a jockey can try to improve a snail’s performance by patting its shell or speaking words of encouragement at it. Initiative rolls are
random snail comes loose and falls off. The snail’s jockey must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw to remain atop the snail. On a failed save, the jockey falls off, and the snail continues the