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Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
impossible to duplicate. To interact with other folk, thri-kreen rely on a form of telepathy.
Creating Your Character
When you create your D&D character, you decide whether your character is 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 for centuries—a fact noted in the description of the race
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
adult amethyst dragon;adult amethyst dragon's lair.
3
The Enlightened Dragon Master of an isolated monastery is, in fact, an adult amethyst dragon.
4
An adult amethyst dragon is at war
the dragon’s telepathy. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the dragon until initiative count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
domain of the mind flayers to be enthralled or consumed.
“Don’t cry. We have no intention of eating your brain. In fact, your brain is going on a wonderful journey!”
— Qorik el-Slurrk, mind
blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 12
Languages understands Deep Speech but can’t speak, telepathy 60 ft.
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Detect Sentience. The intellect devourer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
domain of the mind flayers to be enthralled or consumed.
“Don’t cry. We have no intention of eating your brain. In fact, your brain is going on a wonderful journey!”
— Qorik el-Slurrk, mind
blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 12
Languages understands Deep Speech but can’t speak, telepathy 60 ft.
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Detect Sentience. The intellect devourer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
cast nondetection on him every 8 hours. Sergeant Luggik. Luggik looks like an armored human woman and behaves like a veteran solider. In fact, the real Luggik was replaced by a gray slaad (see the
Shapechanger trait to pose as Sergeant Luggik. During assaults through the portal, the slaad uses telepathy to relate information to Zot and Sotu’s agents, who then slip back through the portal. This helps the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
cast nondetection on him every 8 hours. Sergeant Luggik. Luggik looks like an armored human woman and behaves like a veteran solider. In fact, the real Luggik was replaced by a gray slaad (see the
Shapechanger trait to pose as Sergeant Luggik. During assaults through the portal, the slaad uses telepathy to relate information to Zot and Sotu’s agents, who then slip back through the portal. This helps the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
myriad hazards that can thwart lesser captains. A merrenoloth can hold its own in a fight, but it prefers to avoid combat when possible. In fact, it typically specifies in its contracts that it is under
, poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Abyssal, Infernal, telepathy 60 ft.
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Innate Spellcasting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
myriad hazards that can thwart lesser captains. A merrenoloth can hold its own in a fight, but it prefers to avoid combat when possible. In fact, it typically specifies in its contracts that it is under
, poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Abyssal, Infernal, telepathy 60 ft.
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Innate Spellcasting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, until the cultist is incapacitated or dies, or until the cultist extinguishes the flame (no action required). While inflamed, the cultist has telepathy with a range of 30 feet, and it can teleport as
of these, but in fact are beings set apart from what mortals consider reality. Some Elder Evils are alleged to be creatures of the Far Realm, while others are thought to be trapped in a particular
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, until the cultist is incapacitated or dies, or until the cultist extinguishes the flame (no action required). While inflamed, the cultist has telepathy with a range of 30 feet, and it can teleport as
of these, but in fact are beings set apart from what mortals consider reality. Some Elder Evils are alleged to be creatures of the Far Realm, while others are thought to be trapped in a particular
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
teleport from one darkened space to another — enabling it to sneak up on its prey or run away when outmatched. Telepathic Tormentors. Meenlocks have no form of communication other than telepathy. They can
incapacitated creature, filling its mind with disturbing sounds and dreadful imagery. Participating meenlocks can’t use their telepathy for any other purpose during this time, though they can move about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
teleport from one darkened space to another — enabling it to sneak up on its prey or run away when outmatched. Telepathic Tormentors. Meenlocks have no form of communication other than telepathy. They can
incapacitated creature, filling its mind with disturbing sounds and dreadful imagery. Participating meenlocks can’t use their telepathy for any other purpose during this time, though they can move about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
telepathy to politely instruct the intruders to leave the area. If the intruders behave threateningly or ignore its warnings, the magen tries to drive them away using suggestion spells, or failing that
guests or servants learn one random fact from the Ythryn Lore table. Y19c. Council Chambers These chambers served as offices for bureaucrats who ran the citadel’s day-to-day operations. Each room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
telepathy to politely instruct the intruders to leave the area. If the intruders behave threateningly or ignore its warnings, the magen tries to drive them away using suggestion spells, or failing that
guests or servants learn one random fact from the Ythryn Lore table. Y19c. Council Chambers These chambers served as offices for bureaucrats who ran the citadel’s day-to-day operations. Each room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. Using telepathy, Lord Volmer tells the adventurers about the so-called “Thayan Resurrection” (the attempt by Thayan exiles to supplant Szass Tam), as well as the fact that Szass Tam intends to destroy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
. Using telepathy, Lord Volmer tells the adventurers about the so-called “Thayan Resurrection” (the attempt by Thayan exiles to supplant Szass Tam), as well as the fact that Szass Tam intends to destroy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
themselves to the position of leadership normally held by an elder brain. Regardless, all such arcanists face the same stark fact: when they die, they will not join the host of minds in the elder brain
poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned
Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages Deep Speech, Undercommon, telepathy 120 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
level or higher An ulitharid (see appendix A) has been using telepathy to contact random people in the city and learn all it can about Waterdeep. Those the creature has contacted know nothing of the
just a mad rumor. Several of Durnan’s regular patrons have spoken at length about it, and Durnan believes the source might be somewhere in Undermountain. In fact, he thinks a horrific, psionic monster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
. Using telepathy, Lord Volmer tells the adventurers about the so-called “Thayan Resurrection” (the attempt by Thayan exiles to supplant Szass Tam), as well as the fact that Szass Tam intends to destroy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
. Using telepathy, Lord Volmer tells the adventurers about the so-called “Thayan Resurrection” (the attempt by Thayan exiles to supplant Szass Tam), as well as the fact that Szass Tam intends to destroy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. Using telepathy, Lord Volmer tells the adventurers about the so-called “Thayan Resurrection” (the attempt by Thayan exiles to supplant Szass Tam), as well as the fact that Szass Tam intends to destroy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
level or higher An ulitharid (see appendix A) has been using telepathy to contact random people in the city and learn all it can about Waterdeep. Those the creature has contacted know nothing of the
just a mad rumor. Several of Durnan’s regular patrons have spoken at length about it, and Durnan believes the source might be somewhere in Undermountain. In fact, he thinks a horrific, psionic monster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
themselves to the position of leadership normally held by an elder brain. Regardless, all such arcanists face the same stark fact: when they die, they will not join the host of minds in the elder brain
poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned
Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages Deep Speech, Undercommon, telepathy 120 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, Poisoned
Senses Truesight 120 ft.; Passive Perception 11
Languages Abyssal; telepathy 120 ft.
CR 13 (XP 10,000; PB +5)
Traits
Demonic Restoration. If the nalfeshnee dies outside the Abyss, its
13, one creature the nothic can see within 120 feet. Failure: 17 (5d6) Necrotic damage. Success: Half damage.
Bonus Actions
Weird Insight (Recharge 6). Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 14, one creature the nothic can see within 120 feet. Failure: The nothic magically learns one fact or secret about the target.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, Poisoned
Senses Truesight 120 ft.; Passive Perception 11
Languages Abyssal; telepathy 120 ft.
CR 13 (XP 10,000; PB +5)
Traits
Demonic Restoration. If the nalfeshnee dies outside the Abyss, its
13, one creature the nothic can see within 120 feet. Failure: 17 (5d6) Necrotic damage. Success: Half damage.
Bonus Actions
Weird Insight (Recharge 6). Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 14, one creature the nothic can see within 120 feet. Failure: The nothic magically learns one fact or secret about the target.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
. Using telepathy, Lord Volmer tells the adventurers about the so-called “Thayan Resurrection” (the attempt by Thayan exiles to supplant Szass Tam), as well as the fact that Szass Tam intends to destroy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
past the instant of their casting and start behaving as if they were independent, living creatures. A common misunderstanding about the Mournland is that healing spells refuse to work. The fact is
everything effectively weighs half its actual weight. 7 All creatures are linked to every other creature in the area as if by the telepathy spell. 8 A creature that casts a spell of 1st level or higher in the area rolls on the Wild Magic Surge table in chapter 3 of the Player’s Handbook.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
past the instant of their casting and start behaving as if they were independent, living creatures. A common misunderstanding about the Mournland is that healing spells refuse to work. The fact is
everything effectively weighs half its actual weight. 7 All creatures are linked to every other creature in the area as if by the telepathy spell. 8 A creature that casts a spell of 1st level or higher in the area rolls on the Wild Magic Surge table in chapter 3 of the Player’s Handbook.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
saving throw bonus to account for the fact that it’s more difficult to charm, frighten, or turn than its Wisdom would indicate. A saving throw bonus is equal to the monster’s proficiency bonus + the
language. Telepathy. Whether or not a monster has telepathy has no bearing on its challenge rating. For more information on telepathy, see the Monster Manual. Monster Features Name Example Monster Effect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
saving throw bonus to account for the fact that it’s more difficult to charm, frighten, or turn than its Wisdom would indicate. A saving throw bonus is equal to the monster’s proficiency bonus + the
language. Telepathy. Whether or not a monster has telepathy has no bearing on its challenge rating. For more information on telepathy, see the Monster Manual. Monster Features Name Example Monster Effect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
only 8. Drevin. One pig is much smaller than the others, and looks especially malnourished. A detect magic spell reveals that the creature radiates transmutation magic. The pig is in fact a lightfoot
while its captors are distracted. With its childlike intellect and telepathy, the otyugh broadcasts its desire for more food. The characters are able to communicate with the creature, and if they offer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
fact, eight gelatinous cubes held in magical cryostasis. If the brazier is used to thaw the ice in the room, these cubes awaken after 10 minutes and emerge from their alcoves, attacking all other
NOT TOUCH!
Dwellers of the Underdark, phaerimm are malevolent aberrations that are master spellcasters and highly resistant to magic. They use their telepathy to control the weak-minded. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
attacks. It retains its Magic Resistance and its telepathy, however. Its challenge rating is 0 (0 XP). The mind flayer doesn’t expect sympathy from the characters and shies away from them. If the
, is in fact a barbed devil. The devil’s miter is a hat of disguise that it uses to conceal its true form. Klondorn is a fiendish emissary sent by Asmodeus to help Xardorok conquer Icewind Dale
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
only 8. Drevin. One pig is much smaller than the others, and looks especially malnourished. A detect magic spell reveals that the creature radiates transmutation magic. The pig is in fact a lightfoot
while its captors are distracted. With its childlike intellect and telepathy, the otyugh broadcasts its desire for more food. The characters are able to communicate with the creature, and if they offer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
attacks. It retains its Magic Resistance and its telepathy, however. Its challenge rating is 0 (0 XP). The mind flayer doesn’t expect sympathy from the characters and shies away from them. If the
, is in fact a barbed devil. The devil’s miter is a hat of disguise that it uses to conceal its true form. Klondorn is a fiendish emissary sent by Asmodeus to help Xardorok conquer Icewind Dale