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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
and is cursed until the hag dies or the curse is removed. The cursed creature's hit point maximum decreases by 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Nightmare Touch"} whenever
to the amount of damage taken.Dusk hags resemble gnarled crones with shriveled orange skin, tangled gray hair, and eyes that burn like hot coals. They see visions of the future in their dreams, and
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
to perfect the techniques of their ancestors. With centuries to devote to their studies, the elves are masters of their chosen crafts; at the same time, their society has changed very little over the
instead of serving in a Valenar warband. Are you driven by visions from your patron ancestor? Are you pursuing an epic quest that mirrors their legendary deeds? Do you seek vengeance for the death of a
monsters
", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. The target’s Hit Point maximum decreases by an amount equal to the Necrotic damage taken, and Strahd regains Hit Points equal to that amount. A Humanoid
—over and over again. Tormented by the Dark Powers, Strahd is haunted by visions of his lost family and tarnished nobility. The count spends long years brooding in the depths of Castle Ravenloft, but
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with mummy rot. The cursed target can’t regain hit points, and its hit point maximum decreases by 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6
, petrified, knocked prone, restrained, or stunned. Equipment worn or carried by Valin remain in her possession.Valin Sarnaster has been thoroughly corrupted by visions of a future in which she sees herself
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
a gold horn encrusted with gems (see “Treasure” below).
Vision. Any character who spends at least 1 minute searching the room experiences one of the shadow dragon’s fleeting visions.
Dragon’s
male dwarf stripped of gear, with its breath weapon. As the dwarf shrivels and dies, an undead shadow rises from his corpse, and the vision ends. Treasure A character who studies the gem-encrusted gold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Buried Ziggurat Regardless of what brings the characters to the desert, the adventure begins when they happen on a dilapidated ziggurat. This impressive monument honors the last and greatest rulers
three statues depict Cynidicea’s ancient gods: Gorm, Usamigaras, and Madarua. A character who studies the statues and succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes the lost gods—who might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
their prey before they attack again. Legends tie death dogs to malicious death gods, the underworld, and cursed rulers. These stories are based on the malady death dogs spread. Roll on or choose a result
normal when finishing a Long Rest, and it repeats the save every 24 hours that elapse, ending the effect on itself on a success. Subsequent Failures: The Poisoned target’s Hit Point maximum decreases by 5 (1d10).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Dusk Hag Dusk hags resemble gnarled crones with shriveled orange skin, tangled gray hair, and eyes that burn like hot coals. They see visions of the future in their dreams, and their dark magic
bargains with a dusk hag in exchange for its prophecies and visions of the future. But the information gained from a dusk hag often has a way of causing more pain than joy. Like all hags, dusk hags
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
impress his people’s rulers and gain their patronage. Instead, the zulkirs revealed that Indreficus had not betrayed him. Rather, the zulkirs had watched the pair’s ascent and, wary of their potential
had been Indreficus. To his surprise, Hazlik emerged in a grim netherworld of fog and hateful visions where Indreficus’s condemning voice hounded him mercilessly. Eventually, he escaped those nightmare
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
seek this power or reject it? Donjon Your dreams include visions of an imprisoned extraplanar entity. Euryale You wish to learn powerful magic to protect your loved ones from harm. Fates Your magical
studies are driven by a desire to manipulate reality. Flames Your magical ability stems from a gamble you made with a Fiend—though you’re not sure if you won or lost. Fool You use your arcane prowess to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
to a rare toxin granted you visions of Pharika, and you have sought her wisdom ever since.
3 Your medical attention proved crucial to a stranger’s survival, and now your acquaintances
periodically fall ill, as though Pharika is testing you again and again.
4 A sagacious serpent once offered you guidance and has influenced your studies ever since.
5 You are dying. As death grows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
city, with individuals serving as tyrants over city districts. The city’s rulers rarely meet in council, and when they do, the quarrelsome tyrants rarely find common cause or any basis for agreement
priests—Haraksi, an ingenious smith and mother of eight, and Olakia the Torn, an oracle who experiences visions from both Mogis and Ephara—a school of minotaur philosophers aspires to a vision of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
I just checked.” Sole Witness Ahn-Jun is quietly distraught about the events affecting Yeonido. They can’t make sense of what’s happening and fear they’re suffering visions or worse. If the characters
250 gp. Ahn-Jun also promises to inform the city’s rulers of the characters’ service. Where to Investigate Once the characters agree to assist Ahn-Jun, the magistrate notes three locations the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
social connections to embrace selfish, destructive visions of intellectualism. After isolating victims, these devils drain them of their secrets or send them forth to spread fractious dogmas cloaked as
Bonus Action or Reaction, its Speed decreases by 10 feet, and it can move or take one action on its turn, not both. Hit or Miss: The spear magically returns to the devil’s hand immediately after a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
giant seer is guided by visions—glimpses of possible futures, messages from a god, or whisperings of some alien consciousness—and sends adventurers into the world to fulfill whatever those visions
demand. The adventurers might share the giant’s faith in whatever higher power is sending the visions, or they might be skeptical of the visions but enjoy the benefits of the giant’s patronage. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
human priest), currently the highest-ranking official in the temple. While engaged in her divinatory studies a tenday ago, she foresaw the arrival of both Mayastan Sadaar and the party, but she does not
seen them in visions of the future. The particulars of that future and the oracle’s interest in the characters is left to your determination.
Valin has long plotted to usurp the role of Savras
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
from a city whose rulers sent adventurers to steal from the dragon’s hoard.
8 A gold dragon requires a team of specialists to help break into the infamous Lamentation Vault and acquire the world
androsphinx, one of the few creatures able to successfully bluff the dragon.
5 An adult gold dragon living in a desert temple helps some elf oracles interpret visions bestowed by an artifact called the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
during your studies, and followers of Kruphix sought you out and recruited you to keep the knowledge within their ranks.
4 Beset by strange dreams, you consulted an oracle of Kruphix. Since
dispute or conflict Aiding the weak or impeding the strong Your piety score to Kruphix decreases if you diminish Kruphix’s influence in the world, upset the balance of power, or make him look biased or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
idea why Keranos grants you visions, and the burden weighs heavily on your soul.
Devotion to Keranos Just as the storm is unpredictable and often dangerous, so is service to the lord of storms
Smiting the unwise and foolish in Keranos’s name Helping a polis successfully plan for or adapt to a threat Building or restoring a temple to Keranos Your piety score to Keranos decreases if you diminish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Desecrating a temple to Iroas as an offering to Mogis Your piety score to Mogis decreases if you diminish Mogis’s influence in the world, contradict his ideals, or make him look weak or ineffectual through
way, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for this spell. Mogis’s Disciple Piety 25+ Mogis trait Countless battles and vicious visions have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
of Aristocrats From the heads of scheming merchant families to immortal sorcerer-queens, each member of the aristocracy holds a measure of wealth and power—and they desire more. The rulers of a barony
under an aristocratic patron brings an income of 1 gp per day, or enough to maintain a modest lifestyle. At the DM’s discretion, your salary increases or decreases depending on the aristocrat’s nature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
.”
—Strahd von Zarovich
Count Strahd von Zarovich has lost all he ever desired—over and over again. Tormented by the Dark Powers, Strahd is haunted by visions of his lost family and tarnished
) Piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) Necrotic damage. The target’s Hit Point maximum decreases by an amount equal to the Necrotic damage taken, and Strahd regains Hit Points equal to that amount. A Humanoid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
paintings’ magic persists even if the hags are killed, and destroying a painting is the only way to end its curse. Any creature that studies all three parts of the procedure for creating a cursed
visions of Sune. Her deep-seated insecurity over serving the god of beauty was her downfall. Hoping to develop more confidence in her role as a priest of Sune, she was drawn into a bargain with the hags
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
creature that enters the area and can see normally is overwhelmed by multiple visions of itself. Each creature that passes through this area must succeed on a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw or accidentally
creatures and can’t repair itself while one or more creatures occupy its space. A character who studies the rubble of the shattered dais and succeeds on a DC 17 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
folk sip warmed ciders and broths (often laced with herbs for health and to bring on visions) and stay inside. They tell tales of what interested them or was important in the year just done, and discuss
intentions of rulers. Maps are usually consulted, and it’s widely considered lucky to possess and examine a map on Wintershield. Map sales are brisk in the tenday preceding this holiday. Alturiak 14: The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
called “the Fane of the Eye” by powerful visions. There he found “Ironfang, the Holy Implement of Earth Power,” and took it for his own; Marlos established the Temple of Black Earth in the ruins of a
Earth cult’s studies and philosophy. It is also a useful chore to occupy her monks. During the day, two Sacred Stone monks (see chapter 7) work here, tending the fires. Sacred Stone Brandy. There are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
a very eccentric orbit. A character who studies the sculpture can puzzle out its importance with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check: its current position suggests the comet will soon pass
examples: “You pests will not stand in my way! I will claim the might of my ancestors!” “Get out of here before I tire of this game and end you all!” “Chromatic dragons are the rightful rulers of this world
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
”); she believes that the other rulers of Faerûn would send thousands of soldiers to her aid in a matter of days if they were aware of her need; and she’s certain the merchant princes of Port Nyanzaru will
a six-year-old boy. He is polite, deferential, and speaks softly with a wisdom beyond his meager years. His only outdoor interests are walking among the gardens atop the plateau, where he studies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. Blue Pool. A character fully submerged in the blue pool must make a DC 10 Charisma saving throw as images of horror overwhelm their mind. On a failure, the character has visions of terrible calamities
such as rotting flesh, crumbling edifices, and political speeches. This trauma imposes disadvantage on initiative rolls. On a successful save, these visions put the character on edge, granting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
and Fierna, joint rulers of the fourth layer of the Nine Hells. A character who succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes the archdevils and the plane on which the hall resides. A
. A character who studies the ceiling and succeeds on a DC 16 Wisdom (Perception) check notices faint ripples in its surface, like that of a pool. Pentacles. A 10-foot-diameter, 20-foot-tall cylinder of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
studies the tree trunk and succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check discerns the illusion for what it is. The first floor of the tree home is a circular kitchen with wooden furnishings and
stretch of woods. Sonna and Yvra were once knights in service to rival Fey courts who fell in love. As punishment for defying their rulers to pursue a relationship, they were bound to oak trees and