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Curse of Strahd
spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). Kasimir has the following
spying on the temple for years, but he needs adventurers to help him survive its perils. He thinks that the secret to breaking Strahd's pact and freeing Barovia from its curse might be hidden there, but
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, the creature takes half as much damage with no additional effects.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At will: mage hand (the hand is invisible), minor illusionEmerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative of the gem dragons, wielding
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):
At will: mage hand (the
. There is a magic in the retelling of stories. Each new teller adds a bit of themself to the spell. (Any)
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Nurture. Rearing a child is our best chance to make sure our own stories are passed on
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
(Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19):
At will: dancing lights, guidance
1/day each
ancient crystal dragon;ancient crystal dragon's lair. The dwarves mine the area aggressively, unaware that the dragon is spying on them—and intends to demand recompense at some point in the
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Shift Perception (1/Day). The dragon can cast hallucinatory terrain, requiring no spell components
and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17).
Tunneler. The dragon can burrow through solid rock at half its burrowing speed and can leave a 15-foot-diameter tunnel in its
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
-foot-diameter tunnel in its wake.
Warp Perception (1/Day). The dragon can cast mirage arcane, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability.Multiattack. The dragon
takes half as much damage with no additional effects.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting
Berbalang
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
duplicate’s attacks is psychic damage.
Innate Spellcasting. The berbalang’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13). The berbalang can innately cast the following spells
;t above spying on the living to take knowledge from them as well. A berbalang can create a spectral duplicate of itself and send the duplicate out to gather information on other planes by watching
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
abjurers, members of this school are sought when baleful spirits require exorcism, when important locations must be guarded against magical spying, and when portals to other planes of existence must be
closed. Abjuration Savant Beginning when you select this school at 2nd level, the gold and time you must spend to copy an abjuration spell into your spellbook is halved. Arcane Ward Starting at 2nd
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
, Assassination, and Larceny (STEAL), which has been spying on the characters for some time and wants their mission aboard the Concordant Express to fail. (This is doubly true if the characters are working for
The slaad’s master watches the battle unfold through an invisible scrying sensor like the one created by a scrying spell. If the characters defeat the slaad, a magically altered voice issues from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
reneged on an age-old bargain. 4 Other creatures are mocking it. 5 A rival is spying on it. 6 Someone’s treasure rightfully belongs to it. Spirit Naga Large Fiend, Chaotic Evil
AC 17 Initiative +3
1d6 days and regains all its Hit Points. Only a Wish spell can prevent this trait from functioning.
Actions
Multiattack. The naga makes three attacks, using Bite or Necrotic Ray in any combination
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
that is useful for observing and studying heavenly bodies but which can also be used in a manner similar to an arcane eye spell. In that mode, the farseer can view a location within fifty miles of it
lair. During those spying sessions, Rezmir discovered the dragon’s secret twin. To protect this area, Rezmir enlisted the service of four gargoyles. They perch day and night on the four corners of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
that is useful for observing and studying heavenly bodies but which can also be used in a manner similar to an arcane eye spell. In that mode, the farseer can view a location within fifty miles of it
lair. During those spying sessions, Rezmir discovered the dragon’s secret twin. To protect this area, Rezmir enlisted the service of four gargoyles. They perch day and night on the four corners of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Imp Imps are found throughout the Lower Planes, either running errands for their infernal masters, spying on rivals, or misleading and waylaying mortals. An imp will proudly serve an evil master of
or until its concentration ends (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the imp wears or carries is invisible with it.
VARIANT: IMP FAMILIAR
Imps can be found in the service to mortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Zilchyn Q’Leptin. Trained as a wizard in Menzoberranzan, “Zilch” was forced to flee the drow city after a rash of spell component thefts was traced back to him. He can’t control his kleptomania, which
emotions spell allows Flink to speak coherently, whereupon he reveals the following information: A duergar ale merchant named Krimgol Muzgardt asked Flink’s mistress, Yantha Coaxrock, to appraise a large
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
open a cell door, which has no physical locks to be picked. A door can also be opened by a knock spell or similar magic cast outside the cells. The guards in area 29d know when one of the cell doors is
composure and tries to kill the illithids with his bare hands. He doesn’t trust anyone who would ally with such creatures. Ezria was caught spying on the githyanki in the Crystal Labyrinth. They have been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
fog called the Deep Ethereal, where visibility is usually limited to 30 feet. Characters can use the Etherealness spell to enter the Border Ethereal. The Plane Shift spell allows transport to the Border
scouting, spying on opponents, and moving around without being detected. The Ethereal Plane also disobeys the laws of gravity; a creature there can freely move in any direction. Deep Ethereal To reach the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
’ intentions. A character notices Rakeem spying on the group with a successful DC 13 Wisdom (Insight or Perception) check. Rakeem is not eager to fight, though, and once confronted, he can be
lesser restoration spell, he will lose the hand, and he can’t afford treatment. Velos knows Arla and her story, and knows that he and his hand will be bound for the Peg and Hook shop before long. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
spell on creatures around the dragon’s lair, so the dragon will never want for conversation.
2 A family of yetis seized an adult crystal dragon’s lair and hoard, and the dragon seeks help to
the area aggressively, unaware that the dragon is spying on them—and intends to demand recompense at some point in the future.
2 An ancient crystal dragon is stalked by a villainous ranger who has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
knowledge drives everything berbalangs do. Although they mostly learn their secrets from the dead, they aren’t above spying on the living to take knowledge from them as well. A berbalang can create a
ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13). The berbalang can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: speak with dead
1/day: plane shift (self only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
magic spell shows that they are indeed magical, though that magic is of the transmutation school rather than conjuration. Each day, a kindly druid who thinks Jerr is an honest soul gives the gnome a
the campaign. He might keep tabs on the characters as they grow famous, showing up in cities where they travel, trying to sell more useless goods, or eventually spying on them for the Zhentarim. Or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
svirfneblin thieves through the tunnels of its domain to recover stolen gemstones 3 A fierce battle against a wizened drow archmage, ending with the beholder suffering a grievous injury 4 Spying on a drow
teleport spell once per day, but the intended destination must be within 30 feet of another society member. This teleport effect can be disrupted (see “Faerzress” earlier in the chapter), which is how
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
wooden chest on the tower floor holds the last of the dead wizard’s treasure: 2,100 cp, 130 gp, four silver goblets set with moonstones worth 60 gp each, a spell scroll of misty step, and a spell scroll
of dwarven manufacture. Runes spell out “Hew” in Dwarvish on the axe head and the rust is misleading. Hew is a +1 battleaxe that deals maximum damage when the wielder attacks a Plant creature or an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
discover that Tolmara isn’t shy about spying on them through keyholes and listening at doors while chuckling to herself. Locked in the Six Windows’ attic are the bones of Tolmara’s dead husband, Mirak, of
they can’t animate. The skeleton is unarmed and deals 1 bludgeoning damage on a hit. Any character who casts a speak with dead spell on Mirak’s skull and asks Mirak’s spirit how he died learns that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
when he’s not out spying on her behalf. Treasure. The room contains several items of value, including a golden goblet (worth 250 gp) from which Ernst drinks wine, a crystal wine decanter (worth 250 gp
daughter. A greater restoration spell rids her of the madness that makes her think she’s a cat. If she is cured of her madness, she blames her mother for treating her horribly and using her as a pawn to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, he has been spying on the members of the League of Malevolence. Thinnings Thinnings can be encountered anywhere inside the palace but returns to this room to rest. He has the statistics of a spy
each) Thirty ornate gold rings (25 gp each) An onyx ring (50 gp) that radiates an aura of illusion magic under the scrutiny of a detect magic spell (when worn, the ring creates illusory butterflies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
door using brute strength, doing so with a successful DC 13 Strength (Athletics) check. Breaking down the door puts the guildhouse on high alert unless a silence spell or similar magic is used to
read it. Gwish plans to deliver the message to Dusk once her guest leaves (see area G26). A comprehend languages spell can decipher the note, as can a character who succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
resistance.
Spellcasting. Klauth casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 22):
At will: comprehend
components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19):
At will: detect magic, druidcraft, speak with animals
2/day each: animal messenger, cure wounds, dispel magic, entangle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
both its spying and its weird oracular abilities, and might be willing to sell them for the right price. Sewer Keep Like many port cities, Baldur’s Gate has traditionally dumped its sewage downstream
the treasure in the water. When the clam is opened, it magically recites up to 25 words in Common. This information helps the sahuagin identify the ship. The sahuagin priestess uses a tongues spell to translate the clam’s words, then executes an attack on the ship during the next new moon.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
and unwilling to cede claim to the tome — which it hasn’t yet located — the nothic is full of secrets from both its spying and its weird oracular abilities, and might be willing to sell them for the
priestess uses a tongues spell to translate the clam’s words, then executes an attack on the ship during the next new moon.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
-aged woman with a wry sense of humor named Arleosa Starhenge (NG female Chondathan human commoner). Born in a wild magic zone, Arleosa has the innate magical ability to cast the alter self spell three
Black Network are allowed through without question, along with any traveling companions. While conversing with other members of the Black Network, the guards report seeing stone giants spying on them