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Dungeon Master’s Guide
cast a spell, you can’t cast that spell again from it until the next dawn.
Spirit of Kas. While the sword is on your person, you gain the following benefits:
Battle Hunger. You add 1d10 to your
Initiative rolls.
Blade of Defense. When you take an action to attack with the sword, you can transfer some or all of its attack bonus to your Armor Class instead. The adjusted bonuses remain in
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Special Equipment. Glasstaff wields a staff of defense (see appendix B). With the staff in hand, he can use an action to cast the mage armor spell and use his reaction to cast the shield
;honored guests,” and expresses regret that he cannot provide suitable entertainment for the occasion of their visit. Beneath his genteel demeanor, however, Glasstaff is just as violent and
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
sickness
2nd level (3 slots): blindness/deafness, gentle repose, hold person, ray of enfeeblement, spiritual weapon
3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, magic circle, speak with dead, spirit guardians
":"damage","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage.
Shell Defense. Krull withdraws into his shell. Until he emerges as a bonus action, he has a +4 bonus to AC and has advantage on Strength and
Kalashtar
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Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
I am kalashtar, born of two worlds. Over a thousand years ago, my ancestor bound her bloodline to the spirit Kashtai, and I am a child of that union. Kashtai moves within me. Her memories come to
spirits.
Bound to Spirits
Every kalashtar has a connection to a spirit of light, a bond shared by other members of their bloodline. Kalashtar appear human, but their spiritual connection affects them
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
weapon is searching for a new owner.
Azuredge has a solid steel handle etched with tiny runes, wrapped in blue dragon hide with a star sapphire set into the pommel. The axe head is forged from silver
defense against the axe, which passes through that spell’s barrier of magical force.
When you hit a fiend or an undead with the axe, cold blue flames erupt from its blade and deal an extra 2d6
monsters
chest.
This violent deed begat more bloodshed: Baron Metus avenged his slain servant by killing Rudolph’s wife, Ingrid. Though Rudolph eventually slew the evil baron, he remains haunted by the
, Erasmus watches over his father. The spirit of the artistic and thoughtful young man haunts the elder van Richten and aids him and his father’s allies with subtle direction and encouragement
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
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dominate person
Your magic often takes the form of blue or golden runes floating and glowing in the air in circular patterns or of shimmering azure barriers of magical energy. If you
unable to distinguish between the letter and the spirit of the law.
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I seem like a harsh judge to others, but I judge myself most harshly of all.
3
I have a secret, illegal vice.
4
I
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Harengons originated in the Feywild, where they spoke Sylvan and embodied the spirit of freedom and travel. In time, these rabbitfolk hopped into other worlds, bringing the fey realm’s
of a player character in the D&D multiverse is about a century, assuming the character doesn’t meet a violent end on an adventure. Members of some races, such as dwarves and elves, can live
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
Waterdeep (Northeast) The siege weapon in Waterdeep’s defense zone (see Map 1.5) is a small bronze cannon inlaid with arcane runes and mounted on a heavy tripod. It launches balls of crackling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
glowing white runes wink into existence, drifting about the room like snowflakes. This is the castle’s steering chamber. When no one is present, the castle is under the control of the spirit of Esclarotta
, who is bound to the fortress by powerful magic that cannot be dispelled. Touching one of the glowing runes issues a specific command to Esclarotta’s spirit. A character who understands Dwarvish or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
glowing white runes wink into existence, drifting about the room like snowflakes.
This is the castle’s steering chamber. When no one is present, the castle is under the control of the spirit of
Esclarotta, who is bound to the fortress by powerful magic that cannot be dispelled. Touching one of the glowing runes issues a specific command to Esclarotta’s spirit. A character who understands Dwarvish or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
48. Shagambi’s Tomb Each character who teleports into this tomb from area 47C appears atop a randomly determined teleportation rune (see “Teleportation Runes” below). Characters can also enter the
this area: Nervous Unkh suggests that her host leave the tomb at once using one of the teleportation runes, though she can’t decide which rune is best. Impulsive Wongo thinks it’s a good idea to shatter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Talismans: Effigy of Great Cthulhu, starmetal rod or amulet with eldritch runes, sahuagin-tooth fishing lure
Aligned Tarokka Card: Bishop
Opposed Tarokka Card: Donjon
Pam Wishbow Hidden amid
the Domains of Dread lies a hideous realm defiant of reason and smothered by the Mists. From a violent, murky sea rises a crescent of shattered peaks, mangled spires broken like the jaws of some slain
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Player’s Handbook
personify their Rage as a fierce spirit or revered forebear. Others see it as a connection to the pain and anguish of the world, as an impersonal tangle of wild magic, or as an expression of their own
Defense, Weapon Mastery
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Danger Sense, Reckless Attack
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Barbarian Subclass, Primal Knowledge
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
of these pillars, Trobriand recently transferred his spirit into the golem. Trobriand is looking forward to testing his new body and attacks intruders on sight, showing no mercy. Trobriand While his
spirit is bound within the golem, Trobriand has a challenge rating of 22 (41,000 XP) and the statistics of an iron golem, with these changes: Trobriand has an Intelligence of 20. He has the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
it is littered with yuan-ti bones. 17b. Death of a Naga The phantasmal scene of a spirit naga battling four yuan-ti purebloods plays out for characters who set foot on this island. As characters view
statistics of a yuan-ti pureblood with 2d20 hit points remaining. Hexacali, a spirit naga with 35 hit points, is trapped on the island and fights yuan-ti characters to the death. Yuan-ti characters who drop
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Archery Fighting Style Boon of Combat Prowess Epic Boon Boon of Dimensional Travel Epic Boon Boon of Fate Epic Boon Boon of Irresistable Offense Epic Boon Boon of the Night Spirit Epic Boon Boon of Spell
Recall Epic Boon Boon of Truesight Epic Boon Defense Fighting Style Grappler General Great Weapon Fighting Fighting Style Magic Initiate* Origin Savage Attacker Origin Skilled* Origin Two-Weapon Fighting Fighting Style *This feat can be taken more than once.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
as a thief when one of his prize tomes was misplaced. Ilda died not long after Diderius, and her spirit returned here to act as caretaker to his great stores of knowledge. Ilda is not violent except
creature whose spirit is tied to the world out of anguish, and any interaction with Ilda should be a precarious process of talking to a character who might fly off the handle at any moment. She might vanish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
collapses in on itself and ceases to exist the instant before it can shuffle off to some horrible afterlife. When this occurs, the spirit becomes a soulless wraith — a malevolent void trapped on the
friendship. Such moments come rarely, however, because most wraiths despise what they were as a reminder of what they have become.
Undead Commanders. A wraith can make an undead servant from the spirit of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
individuals.
2 Seal a portal to a demonic realm that opens within the mouth of an innocent acolyte.
3 Cure a virus turning people into shadows.
4 Mount a defense against the swarm of giant
it’s revealed the beloved ruler is a lich.
7 Banish a spirit haunting the moon.
8 Uncover the identity of an otherworldly coward who’s hiding among mortals, avoiding the destructive search of the immortals they fled.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
a storm cloud, symbolizing wrath and power 3 Crossed greatswords in front of a castle gate, signifying the defense of a city or kingdom 4 A skull with a dagger through it, representing the doom you
bring to your enemies 5 A phoenix in a ring of fire, an expression of an indomitable spirit 6 Three drops of blood beneath a horizontal sword blade on a black background, symbolizing three foes you have sworn to kill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
sought revenge, but van Richten had moved on, his trail hidden by the Mists. Alcio sought hints of the doctor’s location at Richten House, his family’s estate. There, she found the spirit of
betray what she knows. Using Alcio Metus. Alcio is a flashy, passionate, and fantastically violent vampire. As the head of the Kargat and the region’s criminal operations, she rules the Jagged Coast using
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
lurk inside the crypts here. Once each wraith is defeated, it turns into an incorporeal elven spirit. One spirit quickly fades away, while the other—a woman with light-gray hair and pale eyes—floats
yellowed bones fallen from burial niches and scattered across the floor.
If the characters defeated the wraiths in the previous level, the elf spirit is here. Regretful Spirit. The woman’s spirit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
uses the natural environment to its advantage. Situated at the top of a hill, goblin lookouts have an excellent view of anyone approaching. The weather in the mountains is so violent that Karkolohk’s
and permitted to approach and enter the fortress unmolested, provided they do no harm to its inhabitants. Assuming they avoid a violent altercation, the characters are escorted by a goblin to Yarb
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Force Grey named Meloon Wardragon (see appendix B), but the weapon is searching for a new owner. Azuredge has a solid steel handle etched with tiny runes, wrapped in blue dragon hide with a star
made with this magic weapon. The shield spell provides no defense against the axe, which passes through that spell’s barrier of magical force. When you hit a fiend or an undead with the axe, cold blue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Sea Maidens Faire parades through Waterdeep, the characters can slip aboard one or more of Jarlaxle’s ships. If things turns violent aboard a ship, its captain uses a sending spell to contact Jarlaxle
. Jarlaxle is supremely confident that his crews can overcome any threat, so he doesn’t rush to their defense at the first sign of trouble. Only if the characters do considerable damage will he treat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
thwart his insights or their defense of the status quo and sends his agents to enlighten them. The campaign might end with the adventurers unraveling a troublesome prophecy, proving themselves of
table explores the sorts of plots the god might pursue. Keranos’s Divine Schemes d4 Scheme
1 Bored with the temporary beauty of violent weather, Keranos creates a massive, self-perpetuating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
master, but was mistakenly banished as a thief when one of his prize tomes was misplaced. Ilda died not long after Diderius, and her spirit returned here to act as caretaker to his great stores of
knowledge. Ilda is not violent except to those who would steal from Diderius. She manifests when the characters enter this area, demanding to know why they have come and threatening them if they plan to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
power. Firan’s rule was marked by harsh laws and violent expansion, but his people flourished, as their lives were filled with magical wonders. As Firan aged, he looked toward his succession. His son
, Irik, was generous and charming but, in Firan’s eyes, soft and unfit to rule. No matter how Firan tried to teach his son of the world’s harsh realities, Irik’s kind spirit wouldn’t bend to his father’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
below: Step 1: Identify the Item. Any creature or spirit that studies the runes on the device’s rings and succeeds on a DC 18 Intelligence (Arcana) check ascertains that the device was designed to
gold, and the pendant bears the symbol of two hands cupping the sun. Summer Star Summer Star. This magic item looks like a 6-inch-diameter gyroscope featuring two scorched rings inlaid with runes and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, obscured by frost (see the “Words of the Divine Oracle” section). The teleportation archway looks much the same as it does when viewed from area 6, except it bears no runes, and it can’t be activated
was overcome with despair and envy. A terrible fight between father and son ensued, in which Blagothkus slew Eigeron. Blagothkus then retired to his castle to mourn. Eigeron manifests as the spirit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
tomb’s layout or defenses, but they offer advice and magical powers to those they inhabit. Of course, their assistance comes at a price. Trickster Gods Spirit Align. Personality Inherited Flaw Enemy
host’s Constitution score becomes 23, unless it is already higher. Wongo
(male)
CE Violent and erratic “I act without concern for the well-being of others.” Moa The host can use an action to unleash a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. The researcher’s blessing alleviates the pox but leaves the survivors delusional and violent.
5 After the characters witness a miracle, an apothecary (mage) seeks their blood as a medicinal
Basilisk* MM
6 Medusa* MM
8 Assassin MM
8 Hydra MM
8 Spirit naga MM
17 Hythonia MOoT
* See chapter 6 for details about these creatures in Theros. Pharika’s clerics believe that they are better healers because they are so well acquainted with death
(CHASE STONE)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
perished defending this land from evil over four centuries ago, and because of my failure, I am forever doomed. If you destroy this body, my spirit will find a new corpse to inhabit, and I will hunt you
anyone who tries to end his torment.”
Vladimir fights in self-defense. He also rises from his throne and attacks if the characters fail to heed his warning and press him for help destroying Strahd
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Assault Encounters Level 1 of the fortress teems with defenders. While most sahuagin are clustered as described in “The Defense,” a few locations prove central to the fortress’s security. 1. North
supplies rests a box made from tightly grown pink coral. Inside is a necklace of adaptation and 4 potions of healing. 19. Hall The sahuagin mount a desperate defense here, determined to protect their leaders