that half laughter

Performer Maestro

Monsters Monster Manual

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Beguiling Song", "rollDamageType":"Psychic"} Psychic damage, and the target has the Charmed condition until the end of the performer’s next turn. Success: Half

damage only. Spellcasting. The performer casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15): At Will: Minor Illusion, Prestidigitation 1/Day: Tasha's Hideous Laughter (level 3 version)

Tasha the Witch

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

damage and has the stunned condition until the start of Tasha’s next turn. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage only. Spellcasting. Tasha casts one of the following

, Disguise Self, Dispel Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Message, Prestidigitation, Tasha's Hideous Laughter 2/day: Polymorph 1/day each: Maze, TelekinesisArcane Rebuff. Immediately after Tasha takes damage

Quickling

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw and only half damage if it fails, provided it isn’t incapacitated.Multiattack. The

lacks meaning. To other creatures, a quickling seems blindingly fast, vanishing into an indistinct blur when it moves. Its cruel laughter is a burst of rapid staccato sounds, its speech a shrill

Dunbarrow Witch

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 25 (10d4);{"diceNotation":"10d4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Shattered Shards", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage on a failed save, or half as much

/day each: animal messenger, charm person, Tasha's hideous laughter 1/day each: bestow curse, dispel magic “Taste the sweetness, breath for breath. Keep the balance, death for death.&rdquo

Iggwilv the Witch Queen

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

make a DC 22 Constitution saving throw, taking 40 (9d8);{"diceNotation":"9d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Abyssal Rift","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as

): At will: detect magic, disguise self, invisibility, light, mage hand, message, prestidigitation, Tasha's hideous laughter 3/day each: dispel magic, fly, polymorph 1/day each: maze, telekinesis

Vellynne Harpell

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

laughter 2nd level (3 slots): darkvision, hold person, ray of enfeeblement 3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, Leomund's tiny hut, vampiric touch (see “Actions” below) 4th level (2 slots

creature. Hit: 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Vampiric Touch","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage, and Vellynne regains hit points equal to half the necrotic

Hashalaq Quori

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or fall prone in a fit of laughter. Mind Thrust. The quori targets a creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The

target must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw, taking 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Mind Thrust","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as

Maddening Darkness

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

through this darkness. Nonmagical light, as well as light created by spells of 8th level or lower, can’t illuminate the area. Shrieks, gibbering, and mad laughter can be heard within the sphere

. Whenever a creature starts its turn in the sphere, it must make a Wisdom saving throw, taking 8d8 psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Gnome Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

Skinny and flaxen-haired, his skin walnut brown and his eyes a startling turquoise, Burgell stood half as tall as Aeron and had to climb up on a stool to look out the peephole. Like most

communities. Louder sounds punctuate the hum: a crunch of grinding gears here, a minor explosion there, a yelp of surprise or triumph, and especially bursts of laughter. Gnomes take delight in life

Maddening Darkness

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

. Nonmagical light, as well as light created by spells of 8th level or lower, can’t illuminate the area. Shrieks, gibbering, and mad laughter can be heard within the sphere. Whenever a creature starts its

turn in the sphere, it must make a Wisdom saving throw, taking 8d8 psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Battle Begins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Battle Begins When the characters are ready, Darrett or a militia member guides them into line with the other Vogler troops. Read the following description: After much laughter and jostling, the

, a reenactor hoots and yells, “Let’s send those Istarian rats running!” A moment later, a trumpet blast signals the start of the battle. “For Istar!” yells the mercenaries’ leader, a tall half-ogre

Diseases

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

. Cackle Fever This disease targets humanoids, although gnomes are strangely immune. While in the grips of this disease, victims frequently succumb to fits of mad laughter, giving the disease its

to make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 5 (1d10) psychic damage and becomes incapacitated with mad laughter for 1 minute. The creature can repeat the saving

Sample Diseases

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

laughter, giving the disease its common name and its morbid nickname: "the shrieks." Symptoms manifest 1d4 hours after infection and include fever and disorientation. The infected creature gains one level of

nightmare--forces the creature to make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 5 (1d10) psychic damage and becomes incapacitated with mad laughter for 1 minute. The creature

Gnome

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Gnome Skinny and flaxen-haired, his skin walnut brown and his eyes a startling turquoise, Burgell stood half as tall as Aeron and had to climb up on a stool to look out the peephole. Like most

. Louder sounds punctuate the hum: a crunch of grinding gears here, a minor explosion there, a yelp of surprise or triumph, and especially bursts of laughter. Gnomes take delight in life, enjoying every moment of invention, exploration, investigation, creation, and play.

Yeenoghu

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Yeenoghu Ability Score Adjustment: Up to a +4 bonus to Strength and Dexterity, with an equal penalty to Intelligence and Charisma Signature Spells: Tasha’s hideous laughter (1st level), crown of

turn, it can take a bonus action to move up to half its speed and make its Gnashing Jaws attack once. Aura of Bloodthirst. If this creature isn’t incapacitated, any creature with the Rampage trait can make its Gnashing Jaws attack as a bonus action while within 10 feet of this creature.

Performer Maestro

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

performer’s next turn. Success: Half damage only. Spellcasting. The performer casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save

DC 15): At Will: Minor Illusion, Prestidigitation 1/Day: Tasha’s Hideous Laughter (level 3 version)

Gnome

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Gnome Skinny and flaxen-haired, his skin walnut brown and his eyes a startling turquoise, Burgell stood half as tall as Aeron and had to climb up on a stool to look out the peephole. Like most

. Louder sounds punctuate the hum: a crunch of grinding gears here, a minor explosion there, a yelp of surprise or triumph, and especially bursts of laughter. Gnomes take delight in life, enjoying every moment of invention, exploration, investigation, creation, and play.

Tasha

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

half as much damage only. Spellcasting. Tasha casts one of the following spells, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 22, +14 to hit with spell attacks): At will: Detect

Magic, Disguise Self, Dispel Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Message, Prestidigitation, Tasha’s Hideous Laughter 2/day: Polymorph 1/day each: Maze, Telekinesis Bonus Actions Abyssal Visage (2/Day). For

Danger in the Hills

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

sounds of loud belching and guttural laughter. The copper mine contains nothing of interest. A character can take the Study action and make a DC 12 Intelligence (Nature) check to identify the dead

creature died from intense acid and then was partially eaten by an enormous predator. After finding the bulette, the characters might follow the sounds of belching and laughter (see “Hill Giant Camp”) or

Diancastra's Saga

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

more deserving of divinity In spite of my mortal mother.” Scowling, all-wise Annam spoke to his daughter: “Mighty are my sons in strength, And Hiatea, your half sister, her heroism showed In

, Perfectly imperfect and unformed. You cannot perfect potential.” Laughter filled Annam’s hall, loud as thunder, Shaking floor and firmament. The All-Father acquiesced, admitting defeat, And

Quickling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

seems blindingly fast, vanishing into an indistinct blur as it moves. Its cruel laughter is a burst of rapid staccato sounds, its speech a shrill squeal. Only when a quickling deliberately slows down

subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails

Ancient Copper Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient copper dragons use warmth and reliability to effect change over time. They open their cozy lairs to their friends as havens of learning and laughter for the young and

). Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 22, each creature in an 90-foot-long, 10-foot-wide Line. Failure: 63 (14d8) Acid damage. Success: Half damage. Slowing Breath. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 22, each

Quickling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

populated by torpid creatures whose deep, sonorous speech lacks meaning. To other creatures, a quickling seems blindingly fast, vanishing into an indistinct blur when it moves. Its cruel laughter is a

disadvantage unless it is incapacitated or its speed is 0. Evasion. If the quickling is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead

Delerium Fragment Legacy

Equipment

or a ceiling), which allows them to move as if they were climbing. Unattended objects float around randomly. 2 The nearest creature is affected by a hideous laughter spell (Save DC 15) but

attack or cast a spell. 13 Tendrils of life flow from the nearest creature to others. It must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 8d8 necrotic damage, half on a success. The three

Quickling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

fast, vanishing into an indistinct blur as they move. Their cruel laughter is a burst of rapid staccato sounds, their speech a shrill squeal. Only when quicklings deliberately slow down, which they

that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw and only half damage if it fails, provided it isn’t incapacitated

Delerium Chip Legacy

Equipment

or a ceiling), which allows them to move as if they were climbing. Unattended objects float around randomly. 2 The nearest creature is affected by a hideous laughter spell (Save DC 15) but

attack or cast a spell. 13 Tendrils of life flow from the nearest creature to others. It must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 8d8 necrotic damage, half on a success. The three

Delerium Geode Legacy

Equipment

or a ceiling), which allows them to move as if they were climbing. Unattended objects float around randomly. 2 The nearest creature is affected by a hideous laughter spell (Save DC 15) but

attack or cast a spell. 13 Tendrils of life flow from the nearest creature to others. It must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 8d8 necrotic damage, half on a success. The three

Delerium Massive Cluster Legacy

Equipment

or a ceiling), which allows them to move as if they were climbing. Unattended objects float around randomly. 2 The nearest creature is affected by a hideous laughter spell (Save DC 15) but

attack or cast a spell. 13 Tendrils of life flow from the nearest creature to others. It must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 8d8 necrotic damage, half on a success. The three

Dunbarrow Witch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 25 (10d4) force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Spellcasting. The witch casts one of the following spells, using

Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16): At will: mage armor (self only), prestidigitation 2/day each: animal messenger, charm person, Tasha’s hideous laughter 1/day each: bestow curse, dispel magic

Introduction: Welcome to Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

did what all D&D fans do: share stories about our adventures in the D&D multiverse. I invite you to embark on such adventures anew. Share as much laughter as you can with your friends. Use only the

rules that serve your fun, and always follow your group’s bliss. So many people have been enjoying the magic of D&D for half a century. Let’s keep it blazing for another 50 years! —Jeremy Crawford

Delerium Crystal Legacy

Equipment

or a ceiling), which allows them to move as if they were climbing. Unattended objects float around randomly. 2 The nearest creature is affected by a hideous laughter spell (Save DC 15) but

attack or cast a spell. 13 Tendrils of life flow from the nearest creature to others. It must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 8d8 necrotic damage, half on a success. The three

Delerium Shard Legacy

Equipment

or a ceiling), which allows them to move as if they were climbing. Unattended objects float around randomly. 2 The nearest creature is affected by a hideous laughter spell (Save DC 15) but

attack or cast a spell. 13 Tendrils of life flow from the nearest creature to others. It must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 8d8 necrotic damage, half on a success. The three

Cackling Chasm Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

laughter echoes through the chasm as you look around, the sound ricocheting off the walls that make its origin impossible to pinpoint. Chyzka, the fang of Yeenoghu, encourages internal fighting

noise to attract the attention of the gnolls can hear them coming by their manic laughter. The Cackling Chasm Roster provides a summary of these denizens and the areas they originate in. When Chyzka sees

Battle of High Hill

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Battle of High Hill The unexpected sound of metal clashing on armor rings across the field, silencing laughter and melodramatic boasts. A ribbon of red splashes over the grassy hill, followed by

remains until the battle ends. Wall and Cart. Both the stone walls and the supply cart are difficult terrain. They grant half cover to creatures behind them. High Hill Battlefield Events During this

Magical Contagions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

immune). A creature suffers the following effects 1d4 days after infection: Fever. The creature gains 1 Exhaustion level, which lasts until the contagion ends on the creature. Uncontrollable Laughter

gains 1 Exhaustion level. Weakness. While the creature has any Exhaustion levels, it regains only half the normal number of Hit Points from spending Hit Point Dice. Restlessness. While the creature has

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