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Spells
Player’s Handbook
the wish, the greater the likelihood that something goes wrong. This spell might simply fail, the effect you desire might be achieved only in part, or you might suffer an unforeseen consequence as a
for a moment; she shakes her head, and your wish fails.
The stress of casting Wish to produce any effect other than duplicating another spell weakens you. After enduring that stress, each time you
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
have no personalities or memories; they’re driven only by the desire to commit evil. The amnizus that patrol here drill the rules of the Nine Hells into the new arrivals’ minds and marshal
them into legions.
Amnizu (Summoner Variant);Variant: Devil Summoning
Some amnizus have an action that allows them to summon other devils:
Summon Devil (1/Day). The amnizu summons 2d4
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
been. A redcap’s desire to slay is rooted in its will to survive.
VARIANT: MADCAPS
A madcap is a redcap that soaks its hat in demon ichor instead of blood. Contact with demon ichor makes the
Magic Items
Princes of the Apocalypse
A mighty axe wielded long ago by the dwarf king Torhild Flametongue, Orcsplitter is a battered weapon that appears unremarkable at first glance. Its head is graven with the Dwarvish runes for &ldquo
;orc,” but the runes are depicted with a gap or slash through the markings; the word “orc” is literally split in two.
You gain the following benefits while holding this magic weapon
Wish
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
spell might simply fail, the effect you desire might only be partly achieved, or you might suffer some unforeseen consequence as a result of how you worded the wish. For example, wishing that a villain
instantly transport you to the presence of the item's current owner.
The stress of casting this spell to produce any effect other than duplicating another spell weakens you. After enduring that stress
Reborn
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Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, silent stretches. Occasionally, though, in a moment of peace, stress, or excitement, a reborn gains a glimpse of what came before. When you desire to have such a dreamlike vision, roll on the Lost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
peace, stress, or excitement, a reborn gains a glimpse of what came before. When you desire to have such a dreamlike vision, roll on the Lost Memories table to inspire its details. Lost Memories d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
; the greater the wish, the greater the likelihood that something goes wrong. This spell might simply fail, the effect you desire might only be partly achieved, or you might suffer some unforeseen
from the game. Similarly, wishing for a legendary magic item or artifact might instantly transport you to the presence of the item’s current owner. The stress of casting this spell to produce any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
; the greater the wish, the greater the likelihood that something goes wrong. This spell might simply fail, the effect you desire might only be partly achieved, or you might suffer some unforeseen
from the game. Similarly, wishing for a legendary magic item or artifact might instantly transport you to the presence of the item’s current owner. The stress of casting this spell to produce any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
possible. The DM has great latitude in ruling what occurs in such an instance; the greater the wish, the greater the likelihood that something goes wrong. This spell might simply fail, the effect you desire
affect the Lady of Pain in any way, you see an image of her in your mind for a moment; she shakes her head, and your wish fails. The stress of casting Wish to produce any effect other than duplicating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
possible. The DM has great latitude in ruling what occurs in such an instance; the greater the wish, the greater the likelihood that something goes wrong. This spell might simply fail, the effect you desire
affect the Lady of Pain in any way, you see an image of her in your mind for a moment; she shakes her head, and your wish fails. The stress of casting Wish to produce any effect other than duplicating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Dwarvish runes for “orc,” but the runes are depicted with a gap or slash through the markings; the word “orc” is literally split in two. You gain the following benefits while holding this magic weapon
telepathy to bring to the wielder’s mind a couplet or stanza of ancient Dwarvish verse. Personality. Orcsplitter is grim, taciturn, and inflexible. It knows little more than the desire to face orcs in battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
swiftly as a breeze. They might be as serene as drifting clouds or as tempestuous as storms, but most djinn relish their freedom and desire to discover the wonders of the multiverse. Djinn often know many
the spell for the creature, the djinni suffers none of the spell’s stress. Once the djinni has cast it three times, the djinni can’t do so again for 365 days.
Actions
Multiattack. The djinni makes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Dis and Stygia. They collect the souls arriving in the form of lemures (see the Monster Manual). Lemures have no personalities or memories; they’re driven only by the desire to commit evil. The
amnizus that patrol here drill the rules of the Nine Hells into the new arrivals’ minds and marshal them into legions. Variant: Devil Summoning Some amnizus have an action that allows them to summon other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
pseudodragon often vocalizes animal noises. A rasping purr indicates pleasure, while a hiss means unpleasant surprise. A bird-like chirping represents desire, and a growl always means anger or discontent
target falls unconscious for the same duration, or until it takes damage or another creature uses an action to shake it awake.
VARIANT: PSEUDODRAGON FAMILIAR
Some pseudodragons are willing to serve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
blighted banks, where it flows through Dis and Stygia. Souls arriving in the form of lemures have no personalities or memories; they’re driven only by the desire to commit evil. The amnizus that patrol
here drill the rules of the Nine Hells into the new arrivals’ pitiful brains and marshal the lemures into legions. VARIANT: DEVIL SUMMONING
Some amnizus have an action that allows them to summon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
webs. Others, the ettercap garrotes with strands of web or envenoms with its poisonous bite. Sylvan Despoilers. Though they dwell in the wilds, ettercaps have no desire to live in harmony with nature
psychic damage.
VARIANT: WEB GARROTE
Some ettercaps like to strangle prey using garrotes fashioned from webbing. An ettercap so armed gains the following action option, which it uses in place of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
least once every three days, the redcap vanishes as if it had never been. A redcap’s desire to slay is rooted in its will to survive. Redcap
Small Fey, Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 13 (natural armor
can see and kicks with its iron boots. The target must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or take 20 (3d10 + 4) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone.
VARIANT: MADCAPS
A madcap is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
objects of their desire. This constant indulgence has made them decadent, while their supreme power over reality makes them haughty and arrogant. Their vast palaces overflow with wonders and sensory
consequences. The Power of Worship. Genies acknowledge the gods as powerful entities but have no desire to court or worship them. They find the endless fawning and mewling of religious devotees tiresome — except
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
goes out of his way to avoid stress. He shows well in social situations, but is easily manipulated in the political arena. He is known for listening with concern, showing an earnest desire to help
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
traditions? Can a dwarf stumble into a warlock pact despite having no connection to a culture that normally produces warlocks? As always, it’s better to say yes and use the player’s desire as an
an existing feature that can be used as a model? How does the new class feature compare to other features of the same level? Variant: Spell Points One way to modify how a class feels is to change how
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
in every word addressed to me, and I’m quick to anger. 4 I have an insatiable desire for decadent pleasures. 5 In fact, the world does revolve around me. 6 By my words and actions, I often bring shame
to my family. Variant Noble: Knight A knighthood is among the lowest noble titles in most societies, but it can be a path to higher status. If you wish to be a knight, choose the Retainers feature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
goes out of his way to avoid stress. He shows well in social situations, but is easily manipulated in the political arena. He is known for listening with concern, showing an earnest desire to help
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
is durable and has Dwarven runes worked into its design. It might be associated with a clan that would like to see it returned to their ancestral halls. 10 Elemental Air. The item is half the normal
light in a 5-foot radius. Any metal in the item is silver or mithral, rather than iron or steel. 17 Fiend. The item is made of black iron or horn inscribed with runes, and any cloth or leather
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 2d on level 14
lizards have the Spider Climb trait (see the “Variant: Giant Lizard Traits” sidebar in appendix A of the Monster Manual), which allows them to climb over the web cables and exit this area. Treasure. Fastened to Talabsyn’s cloak is an obsidian scarab engraved with the insignia of House Freth (25 gp).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
creatures that enter the room using their Psychic Crush action option (see the “Variant: Psychic Gray Oozes” sidebar in the “Oozes” entry in the Monster Manual). While contained in the altar, the oozes
.
Examination of the altar reveals Elvish runes worked into the harp. Any character who understands Elvish can translate the words as “The hymn is the key.” A character who succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
corner. These docile reptiles are used as mounts by the drow scouts in area 25b and have the Spider Climb trait (see the “Variant: Giant Lizard Traits” sidebar in appendix A of the Monster Manual
“Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 17c on level 8, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. 25c. Entrance Stairs. Stairs carved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
summon other yugoloths (as described in the “Variant: Yugoloth Summoning” sidebar in the “Yugoloths” entry in the Monster Manual) and tries to do so if reinforcements are needed. Characters who defeat
within 10 feet of it. Characters must be 15th level or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Upper Palace Locations Palace of Heart’s Desire, Upper View Player Version P32. Minstrels’ Gallery This balcony extends out over the banquet hall (area P18). The door on the west wall is sealed with
beanstalk in here is one result of this study; Zybilna’s quasit, Iggrik, pilfered and used a more potent variant of this potion to create the enormous beanstalk in area P17. Treasure. Characters who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
13 Intelligence (Arcana) check. They also describe Kwalish’s desire to construct a final laboratory hidden within an extradimensional space, and how he experimented with the city’s materials to
information. If the steam mephits are released, they might try to immediately escape (a 50 percent chance), but they otherwise attack everyone in the lab. A mind flayer arcanist (a variant creature in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Entrance. Sgothgah’s advanced magical knowledge has allowed it to set up dozens of wards to protect the temple, each treated as a casting of glyph of warding using the explosive runes option. All but
Sgothgah — or, better yet, that they have killed the rogue aboleth — they can engage these aboleths in diplomacy regarding their desire to kill or enslave the kraken. The aboleths might respond to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. H2. Collapsing Room The walls of this chamber show cracks and other signs of stress from the weight of fifty feet of earth and stone above, but have so far remained standing. The floor is covered in
anything short of a wish spell. Opening the door requires fitting the three key runes carried by the haven’s stone golems (see below) into the three indentations on the door. Any character who has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
-year old human prefers the company of animals to people and often speaks of her desire to help beasts conquer Faerûn.
Zuri Kimyak. Zuri is a short woman in her twenties with wild black hair dyed
depicts a city map, and the south wall displays a map of the Sword Coast. Both maps are dotted with Draconic runes.
Claugiyliamatar’s magical connection to her lair allows her to control the moss in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. The xorn are discussing their plight when the characters arrive. The creatures are hungry and upset at their situation. Prone to stress-eating, the xorn crave any precious gems or metals they can
Kasdu’ul is trapped at the bottom of the pool, 30 feet below the surface. An unbreakable stone cage etched with glowing runes confines the genie to the pool. Characters who look into the pool and succeed on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
hungry and upset at their situation. Prone to stress eating, the xorn crave any precious gems or metals they can sense on the characters. If anyone in the party can understand the xorn, the creatures
stone cage etched with glowing runes confines the genie to the pool. Characters who look into the pool and succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check notice the cage’s faint, glimmering light in the