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Returning 35 results for 'spirit image'.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
shimmering, spectral image of the dragon. More often, though, a shard inhabits an object the gem dragon poured psionic power into—typically a weapon or other item from the dragon’s hoard
them to fulfill the dragon’s designs.
A draconic shard is difficult to destroy. Destroying the shard’s spectral form or an object the shard inhabits forces the spirit into the form of a
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
, sleep
2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, gust of wind, mirror image
3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, fireball, nondetection
4th level (3 slots): blight, greater invisibility, polymorph
5th level
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Strahd summons the angry spirit of one who has died in the castle. The apparition appears next to a hostile creature that Strahd can see, makes an attack against that creature, and then disappears. The
Equipment
When you smoke requiem clay, you summon the spirit of a single deceased person that you personally knew in life. The spirit’s image is visible, and its voice can be heard in whispers, but it
cannot touch you. You can ask the spirit up to five questions, as the speak with dead spell. The spirit knows only what it knew in life, including the languages it knew. Answers are usually brief
backgrounds
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Sometimes when you dream, you find yourself back on the Ghostlight Express in more than just a dream image.
2
Your first journey to the lands of the dead was
confusing, but you realized you now may be able to find the departed spirit of a loved one once thought lost forever.
3
A specific spirit returns to speak to and through you repeatedly.
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
WITCH”. The planchette then moves to the skull image at the top of the spirit board. Mara wants to use the characters to free her consciousness from the house. She tests them first, setting the
First Séance The investigator running the séance explains that they plan to use the spirit board in area 3 to contact the spirits to learn why they linger here. The investigators invite the party to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Summon Dragon Level 5 Conjuration (Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S, M (an object with the image of a dragon engraved on it worth 500+ GP)
Duration: Concentration
, up to 1 hour
You call forth a Dragon spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range and uses the Draconic Spirit stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 Hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Summon Dragon Level 5 Conjuration (Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S, M (an object with the image of a dragon engraved on it worth 500+ GP)
Duration: Concentration
, up to 1 hour
You call forth a Dragon spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range and uses the Draconic Spirit stat block. The creature disappears when it drops to 0 Hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
incarnation. The image says, in Olman, “Command me to answer, and I shall.” The image of a long-dead Olman is superimposed on the character’s reflection. A command spell can cause the spirit to answer
next to its own reflection. This mirror falsely predicts the viewer’s death. The ghostly image takes on the appearance of a monster or a trap from this adventure. The image then assaults and kills the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Summon Draconic Spirit 5th-Level Conjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 feet Components: V, S, M (an object with the image of a dragon engraved on it, worth at least 500 gp) Duration
: Concentration, up to 1 hour You call forth a draconic spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. This corporeal form uses the Draconic Spirit stat block. When you cast this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
form the spirit takes. It might look like a spectral image of the dead character, or it might be something bizarre like a ghostly crow or a blob of ectoplasmic energy. Regardless of the form it takes
, incinerating both him and his book. Characters who search the cabin can find the sage’s charred skeleton and his deadly creation. Since the mishap, Macreadus’s restless spirit has lingered in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Wongo’s sarcophagus. Sarcophagus The sarcophagus lid is carved with a stylized image of Wongo in his su-monster form (see appendix D) and has been melded to the rest of the sarcophagus with powerful
lid above the monstrous image of Wongo. The material of each button matches its corresponding chest: onyx, rusty iron, or silver. Pressing the button simultaneously unlocks the associated chest and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
had a special icon, you might wear a crude image of the creature somewhere inconspicuous on your clothing to serve as an identifying mark. Or perhaps your order’s icon does not have a physical form
flowers to honor this living spirit of the sea. 3 Ki-rin. Your monastery sees its main purpose as watching over and protecting the land in the manner of the ki-rin. 4 Owlbear. The monks of your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. A stone pier juts from one end near a winding path. A light fog clings to the trees, making whorls and eddies despite the lack of wind.
Two spirit nagas named Valsyx and Charnyz lurk in the swamp on
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The spirit naga Valsyx lurks here, composing abstruse riddles unless the characters encountered him elsewhere. He knows confusion rather than blight. Valsyx is at home in the mire and isn’t slowed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
atop it. Paintings on the chariot’s body show a tall bird with a long, sharp beak. On the south wall, a bronze shield bears the embossed image of a Chultan warrior carrying a spear, below an inscription
turns to dust and is destroyed if it leaves the Tomb of the Nine Gods (but see "Lost Treasures"). Papazotl’s Spirit. The spirit of Papazotl tries to inhabit any character who touches the amulet of health
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
of flowers in an elven forest. In addition to evocative language, visual aids can help set the scene for the characters’ travels. Image searches on the Internet can lead you to breathtaking landscapes
locations might have their own special features. For example, the Spirit Forest and the Spiderhaunt Woods might feature different kinds of trees, different kinds of flora and fauna, different weather, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
farther,” he warns, “lest this cursed monument overtake you. Only death awaits you in these halls.”
The figure is the spirit of Alendria (lawful good ghost), the last king of Cynidicea. Cursed to wander
fools challenge Zargon and his cultists. All who oppose them fail. If the characters attack Alendria’s ghost, the spirit admonishes them and disappears without delivering the hints above. Secret Door
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
psychic remnant called a draconic shard. A draconic shard in its true form resembles a shimmering, spectral image of the dragon. More often, though, a shard inhabits an object the gem dragon poured
the shard inhabits forces the spirit into the form of a cracked gemstone while the spirit slowly regains strength. Only if that stone is destroyed can the shard be put to rest. Draconic Shard
Huge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):
At Will: Disguise Self (can appear as a Large or Medium biped), Minor Illusion
1/Day Each: Geas, Major Image, Scrying
Bonus
a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Spirit Jar. If destroyed, the lich reforms in 1d10 days if it has a spirit jar, reviving with all its Hit Points. The new body appears in an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the spirit of a Knight of Solamnia kneels before one of the slabs. A door leads to the west, and a double door leads to the east.
As the characters enter this area, the next scene from the “Visions
names finds Knight Sarlamir on the list. Knight Spirit. The kneeling spirit is incorporeal and harmless. If attacked, she fades away and doesn’t reappear. This spirit was among those knights who journeyed
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
Anything poisonous within 50 feet of you is automatically detected and marked by the image of a small frog that is visible only to you.
A dozen small frogs constantly follow you around, chirping loudly
hand cantrip at will.
A disembodied spirit follows you around, stealing and scattering coins from you, crumbling your food, and playing with your weapons and gear.
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You are able to decipher
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
storm, slow
7th
freedom of movement, ice storm
9th
commune with nature, cone of cold
Coast Druid Level Spells 3rd
mirror image, misty step
5th
water breathing, water walk
7th
every living thing and every natural phenomenon — sun, moon, wind, fire, and the world itself — has a spirit. Their spells, then, are a means to communicate with and command these spirits. Different
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
shouts, “Tell your dark masters they can break my body, but never my spirit!” He then tries to escape. Under normal circumstances, a greater restoration spell cast on the Mad Mage would restore his wits
. Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation, shocking grasp
1st level (4 slots): detect magic, mage armor, magic missile, shield
2nd level (3 slots): mirror image, misty step, web
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
colorful wicker shields mounted beside trophies of battle. Among them hangs a magic tapestry adorned with a scene of charging warriors. Its image changes after each battle, reflecting any newly fallen
resurgence creates headaches when the spirit of Flatnose Grim expects to be reinstated as the town’s ruler. 2 After an argument with Tyrza, Jek Thanol refuses to shield Glorium from the armies of Gzemnid. With
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, Varyas’s eidolon entered the tomb. Antiophes and Callisos hope to capture the errant soul and deliver it to Athreos, but the spirit has avoided them so far. When the characters arrive, only Antiophes
, gaining a +10 bonus on this check. Additionally, reliefs on the sarcophagus depict Phenax worshipers and Returned, as well as a prominent image of blood dripping onto scales bearing a Returned mask
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, Everlund, and numerous smaller settlements along the way. Raven Rock On the icy slopes of the Spine of the World stands the spirit mound of the Black Raven and Gray Wolf tribes. Raven Rock gets its
empower and ward their spirit mound. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of conjuration magic emanating from the ground in front of the giant stone raven, and an aura of transmutation magic from
Equipment
, not again...” thinks the bowl of flowers.
43–44
All creatures within a 30-foot-radius are affected by Mirror Image. Affected creatures do not know if they were the original or simply a
spell for 1 minute.
63–64
Wicked spirits flutter around the triggering creature. It is surrounded by the Spirit Guardians spell (spell save DC 15), which deals Necrotic damage and harms all
Equipment
. “Oh no, not again...” thinks the bowl of flowers.
43–44
All creatures within a 30-foot-radius are affected by Mirror Image. Affected creatures do not know if they were the original
Enlarge/Reduce spell for 1 minute.
63–64
Wicked spirits flutter around the triggering creature. It is surrounded by the Spirit Guardians spell (spell save DC 15), which deals Necrotic damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Artista DeSlop—Court Ceiling Painter The domed ceiling of this crypt is painted with an image of imps holding bouquets of colorful flowers. A skeleton draped in rags lies atop a marble slab in the center
Ivlis River crossroads (chapter 2, area F). Endorovich never got over his guilt and, out of madness, killed many in his lifetime. Endorovich’s spirit is trapped inside one of the gargoyles. If anyone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
thoughts, dispel magic, spirit guardians
1/day each: banishing smite, blinding smite, staggering smite
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Rak Tulkhesh fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed
sharing her power in this way, the overlord perpetuates the image of the evil warlock, inciting fear that strengthens the Keeper of Secrets even more. Sul Khatesh’s chief agent among the Lords of Dust
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
successful DC 20 Strength check to force open) until Strahd chooses to end the effect, or until Strahd uses this lair action again. Strahd summons the angry spirit of one who has died in the castle
, prestidigitation, ray of frost
1st level (4 slots): comprehend languages, fog cloud, sleep
2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, gust of wind, mirror image
3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, fireball
Equipment
again...” thinks the bowl of flowers.
43–44
All creatures within a 30-foot-radius are affected by Mirror Image. Affected creatures do not know if they were the original or simply a
for 1 minute.
63–64
Wicked spirits flutter around the triggering creature. It is surrounded by the Spirit Guardians spell (spell save DC 15), which deals Necrotic damage and harms all
Equipment
, not again...” thinks the bowl of flowers.
43–44
All creatures within a 30-foot-radius are affected by Mirror Image. Affected creatures do not know if they were the original or
spell for 1 minute.
63–64
Wicked spirits flutter around the triggering creature. It is surrounded by the Spirit Guardians spell (spell save DC 15), which deals Necrotic damage and harms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
the ceiling over each channel.
A portcullis in the north wall blocks a door bearing the image of the Donjon card. On the stone arch above the portcullis, a large glyph depicts a waxing crescent
narrow wooden beam spans the length of this chamber, from the west door, which bears the image of the Star card, to the east door, which bears the image of the Talons card. The beam crosses a twenty-five
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
Ghost’s Identity. The ghost is the spirit of the knight entombed in area N6. Clues regarding the ghost’s identity can be found in areas N5 and N6. A character who searches the rotunda for 10 minutes finds
is a dirtied and desecrated shrine bearing the image of a blank scroll.
Eight zombies shamble around this crypt. The zombies are hungry and immediately attack upon seeing a creature unless that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
level (4 slots): color spray, shield, silent image
2nd level (2 slots): hold person, shatter
Snurrevin has a familiar, a rat named Browngnaw, that hides in the shadows near the unlit forge to the
, then join the other duergar in area 39. In combat, Snurrevin might cast shocking grasp through his hidden familiar, and he might use silent image to confound enemies with realistic-seeming threats