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Player’s Handbook
You receive an omen from an otherworldly entity about the results of a course of action that you plan to take within the next 30 minutes. The DM chooses the omen from the Omens table.
Omens
Spells
Player’s Handbook
You mentally contact a demigod, the spirit of a long-dead sage, or some other knowledgeable entity from another plane. Contacting this otherworldly intelligence can break your mind. When you cast
question). If a one-word answer would be misleading, the DM might instead offer a short phrase as an answer.
On a failed save, you take 6d6 Psychic damage and have the Incapacitated condition until you finish a Long Rest. A Greater Restoration spell cast on you ends this effect.
Spells
Player’s Handbook
within it have the Blinded condition.
Any creature that starts its turn in the area takes 2d6 Cold damage. Any creature that ends its turn there must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 2d6 Acid
damage from otherworldly tentacles.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The Cold or Acid damage (your choice) increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 3.
Spells
Player’s Handbook
You beseech an otherworldly entity for aid. The being must be known to you: a god, a demon prince, or some other being of cosmic power. That entity sends a Celestial, an Elemental, or a Fiend loyal
our foray into the dungeon). You must be able to communicate with the creature to bargain for its services.
Payment can take a variety of forms. A Celestial might require a sizable donation of gold
Monsters
Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. Each target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or take 33 (6d10);{"diceNotation":"6d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Otherworldly Melody","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and
creature. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d10+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Psychic Swipe","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage.
Otherworldly Melody (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
monstrous creatures that live in the frozen wastes, thanoi are adept hunters. In addition to their tusks, they use harpoons on long ropes that they can quickly reel back. Groups of thanoi hunters work
together to take down monsters far larger than themselves, including remorhaz;remorhazes and white dragons.Cold
Circle of Stars
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Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
world. Some groups document these observations at megalithic sites, which serve as enigmatic libraries of lore. These repositories might take the form of stone circles, pyramids, petroglyphs, and
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
damage against it.The corrupter can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn
spaces at least 1 inch wide without squeezing.A challenge for tier 3 play (levels 11 to 16), the otherworldly corrupter is a horrific Aberration that infects or impersonates a host.The Rogue’s
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. While charmed in this way, the target’s thoughts are sluggish; it can’t take reactions, its speed is halved, and it takes 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction
When a Humanoid consumed by cruelty and rage dies in an area corrupted by the Far Realm, the creature sometimes rises as an ashenwight. The skin of these Undead horrors is desiccated, and their eyes often glow with otherworldly power.Necrotic, Poison, Psychic
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
throw or take 17 (3d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"3d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Mind Fire","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and be stunned until the start of the inquisitor’s next
target can take only the Attack (inquisitor chooses the target) or Dash action.“Evil lurks everywhere. With our minds, we will unearth it, we will plumb its depths, and we will annihilate it
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or take 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fiendish Claw", "rollDamageType":"poison
responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in armies. In all cases, abishais are fanatically loyal to Tiamat, ready to lay down their lives if needed.
Abishais stand
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
saving throw or take 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Death Throes", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.
Glide. When the draconian falls and isn’t
, stinking cloudDraconians born from the eggs of bronze, green, and emerald dragons have some ability to wield magic. They often lead small groups of draconian foot soldiers, using their magic to snipe
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
25 feet of it. The target must make a DC 20 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the target is pulled into an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the froghemoth.The froghemoth can take up to three
’s mind with its otherworldly gaze. That creature must make a DC 18 Intelligence saving throw, taking 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Alien Gaze
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
and across the multiverse. Some have simple tasks, such as delivering a message to cultists. Others have greater responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in
destruction.Acid, Fire, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't SilveredShadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the abishai can take the Hide action.
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Avoidance. If the mutate is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage
often gain psionic abilities, grow wings, become covered in otherworldly slime, or exhibit other unsettling traits. Specific mutated creatures are further described in appendix A.Necrotic, Poison
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
15 Constitution saving throw or take 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Virulent Breath", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage.Multiattack. The mutate makes two Bite
creature it is grappling, slamming the creature against its chitinous plating. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10", "rollType":"damage
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Evasion. If the skull lord is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half the damage, the skull lord instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving
Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18):
At will: mage hand, message
2/day each: dimension door, fear
1/day each: cloudkill, cone of coldThe skull lord can take 3 legendary actions
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
invulnerability, plane shift, wall of forceThe githzerai can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another
unformed substance of their adopted plane with a thought.
Githzerai
Githzerai are otherworldly folk with psionic powers who share an ancestral link to githyanki. The githzerai followers of the great
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
refer to their tightly knit groups as kindnesses. A kindness of wereravens usually numbers between seven and twelve individuals. Not surprisingly, wereravens get along well with ravens and often hide
, modestly give money to charity. They take steps to keep magic items out of evil hands by stashing them in secret hiding places.
Characters as Wereravens. The Monster Manual has rules for characters
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
only), protection from evil and goodThe hexton can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn.
Counter Magic. The hexton attempts to interrupt a creature it can see that is casting a
damage on a successful one.When the armies of Mechanus mobilize against the forces of chaos, hextons are the field generals who command modron troops. These hulking hierarchs lead groups of modrons in
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
, Greater Restoration, Plane Shift (self only), Protection from Evil and Good, RevivifyAsteria can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time
, but she nevertheless opposes groups like the Grim Harrow (see chapter 19) that seek to destroy the Deck of Many Things.PoisonEmpowering Aegis (Recharge 4–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
":"radiant"} radiant damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 22 Charisma saving throw, or on its next turn, it can either move or take an action, but not both.
Revelation. The veiled
presence reveals a glimpse of its otherworldly nature to a creature it can see within 30 feet of itself. The target must succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw or have the paralyzed condition until
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point the inquisitor can see within 120 feet of it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 31 (6d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"6d8+4","rollType
;t being worn or carried in the sphere automatically take the damage and are similarly moved.Telekinetic Deflection. In response to being hit by an attack roll, the inquisitor increases its AC by 4
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Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
these groups or another ideological faction, perhaps one of your own creation.
The primary factions of Sigil, which are further detailed in chapter 2, adhere to the following philosophies:
Athar
forever. The purpose of everything is to crumble and decay.
Fated. Everyone makes their own fate and is entitled to whatever they can take and hold.
Fraternity of Order. All of existence is governed by
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Plague of Worms"}. Each creature other than a star spawn within 10 feet of the mage must succeed on a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw or take 22 (5d8);{"diceNotation
, the mage gains 10 temporary hit points.The mage can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
creature to take his place.
If the creature accepts, it is transformed into a noble djinni. The creature’s game statistics are replaced by those of Nafas (including this trait), though it
), Tongues, Wind Walk (as an action)
1/day each: Gaseous Form, Major Image, Teleport, WishNafas can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn.
Blowback. Immediately after a creature
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
abishais when it comes to leadership ability and raw power. Red abishais lead other devils into battle or take charge of troublesome cults to ensure that they continue to carry out Tiamat’s commands
. Some have simple tasks, such as delivering a message to cultists. Others have greater responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in armies. In all cases
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
).Halaster can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Halaster regains spent
groups of adventurers try to gain decisive control of just a small section of Undermountain’s halls, Halaster constantly alters the dungeon’s perils to thwart them.
Halaster’s true
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Kalashtar are often seen as wise, spiritual people with great compassion for others. But there is an unmistakable alien quality to the kalashtar, as they are haunted by the conflicts of their otherworldly
name of their spirit and take names from another source.
Quori Names: Ashana, Ashtai, Ishara, Hareth, Khad, Kosh, Melk, Nari, Tana, Tari, Tash, Ulad, Vakri, Vash
Kalashtar Names: Coratash, Dalavash
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
conjecture than fact, often referring to otherworldly beings, the mysterious Barrier Peaks in Oerth, and the supposedly related device known as the Machine of Lum the Mad. The best details on the device
action, you can command the servant to take one of the actions in its stat block or some other action.
When a creature provokes an opportunity attack from the servant, you can use your reaction to command
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence saving throw or take 22 (4d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"4d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Mind Blast
, but it isn’t an interdiction they must often enforce. Illithids brook no masters but members of their own kind, so it isn’t in their nature to bow to any god or otherworldly patron
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
. It desires a wielder who embodies bravery and heroism.
Attunement. The sword allows you to attune to it immediately, without having to take a short rest. The first time you attune to the sword, you
are transformed into a heavenly, idealized version of yourself, blessed with otherworldly beauty and a touch of heaven in your heart. Neither magic nor divine intervention can reverse this
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
possibilities.)
Now you’re looking for something else, perhaps greater reward for the risks you take, or the freedom to choose your own activities. For whatever reason, you’re leaving
few organizations operating in the North are described below. The Chill. The cold and mysterious Lurkwood serves as the home of numerous groups of goblinoids that have banded together into one tribe
Augury
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Spells
Basic Rules (2014)
By casting gem-inlaid sticks, rolling dragon bones, laying out ornate cards, or employing some other divining tool, you receive an omen from an otherworldly entity about the results of a specific
course of action that you plan to take within the next 30 minutes. The DM chooses from the following possible omens:
Weal, for good results
Woe, for bad results
Weal and woe, for both good and bad
Kuo-toa Monitor
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
Amphibious. The kuo-toa can breathe air and water.
Otherworldly Perception. The kuo-toa can sense the presence of any creature within 30 feet of it that is invisible or on the Ethereal Plane. It can
","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage, and the target can’t take reactions until the end of the kuo-toa’s next turn.