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Returning 35 results for 'that hold laughter'.
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
Entertainer
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Backgrounds
Player’s Handbook (2014)
You thrive in front of an audience. You know how to entrance them, entertain them, and even inspire them. Your poetics can stir the hearts of those who hear you, awakening grief or joy, laughter or
but unusual weapon, such as a trident or net.
Suggested Characteristics
Successful entertainers have to be able to capture and hold an audience’s attention, so they tend to have
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
, entertain them, and even inspire them. Your poetics can stir the hearts of those who hear you, awakening grief or joy, laughter or anger. Your music raises their spirits or captures their sorrow. Your
entertainers have to be able to capture and hold an audience’s attention, so they tend to have flamboyant or forceful personalities. They’re inclined toward the romantic and often cling to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Identify
Illusory Script
Longstrider
Silent Image
Sleep
Speak with Animals
Tasha’s Hideous Laughter
Thunderwave
Unseen Servant
2nd Level Animal Messenger
Blindness/Deafness
Calm
Emotions
Cloud of Daggers
Crown of Madness
Detect Thoughts
Enhance Ability
Enthrall
Heat Metal
Hold Person
Invisibility
Knock
Lesser Restoration
Locate Animals or Plants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
/day each: charm person, command, hold person
1/day each: compulsion, hold monster, sleep (cast at 3rd level), Tasha’s hideous laughter
Actions
Mind Blast (Recharge 5-6). The brain in a jar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Illusion R, M Protection from Evil and Good Abjuration C, M Speak with Animals Divination R Tasha’s Hideous Laughter Enchantment C Unseen Servant Conjuration R Witch Bolt Evocation C Level 2 Warlock
Spells Spell School Special Cloud of Daggers Conjuration C Crown of Madness Enchantment C Darkness Evocation C Enthrall Enchantment C Hold Person Enchantment C Invisibility Illusion C Mind Spike
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Stack ’Em High When the characters arrive at the Rose Stage, read or paraphrase the following: You hear the party before you see it. Laughter, whooping, and shouting waft from the stage as a chaotic
scene comes into sight.
On the main Rose Stage, a dozen students playfully dart away from several pests while other mascots watch nearby. The scurrying students hold goopy substances in their hands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Illusion R, M Protection from Evil and Good Abjuration C, M Speak with Animals Divination R Tasha’s Hideous Laughter Enchantment C Unseen Servant Conjuration R Witch Bolt Evocation C Level 2 Warlock
Spells Spell School Special Cloud of Daggers Conjuration C Crown of Madness Enchantment C Darkness Evocation C Enthrall Enchantment C Hold Person Enchantment C Invisibility Illusion C Mind Spike
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, poison spray
1st–5th level (2 5th-level slots): arms of Hadar, blight, counterspell, crown of madness, darkness, dimension door, dispel magic, fly, hold monster, invisibility
Turn Resistance. The
, detect thoughts, dissonant whispers, hunger of Hadar, Tasha’s hideous laughter, phantasmal force
Deathlock Mastermind
Archfey patron: blink, dominate beast, dominate person, faerie fire, greater
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
save DC 14):
At will: detect thoughts, mage hand, zone of truth
3/day each: charm person, hold person
1/day each: compulsion, hold monster, sleep (3rd-level version), Tasha’s hideous laughter
body can tax the mind, and the longer a brain in a jar exists, the more likely some form of insanity will take hold of it. A brain in a jar is particularly susceptible to dementia, schizophrenia, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Image Illusion C Sleep Enchantment C Speak with Animals Divination R Tasha’s Hideous Laughter Enchantment C Thunderwave Evocation — Unseen Servant Conjuration R Level 2 Bard Spells Spell School
Divination C Enhance Ability Transmutation C Enlarge/Reduce Transmutation C Enthrall Enchantment C Heat Metal Transmutation C Hold Person Enchantment C Invisibility Illusion C Knock Transmutation — Lesser
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
locks of hair. Amid various concoctions are three small, labeled containers that hold elixirs. The first elixir, labeled “Youth,” is a golden syrup that magically makes the imbiber appear younger and
more attractive for 24 hours. The second elixir, labeled “Laughter,” is a nonmagical red tea that infects the imbiber with cackle fever (see “Diseases” in chapter 8, “Running the Game,” of the Dungeon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
, identify, jump, Tasha’s hideous laughter, unseen servant
2nd level: alter self, blur, crown of madness, gust of wind, invisibility, knock, magic weapon, phantasmal force, spider climb
3rd level
killer, polymorph, stoneskin
The second spellbook, titled Magick from Beyond the Mirror, contains the following spells: 5th level: Bigby’s hand, cloudkill, hold monster, legend lore, passwall, Rary’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
3/day each: charm person, hold person
1/day each: compulsion, hold monster, sleep (3rd-level version), Tasha’s hideous laughter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Image Illusion C Sleep Enchantment C Speak with Animals Divination R Tasha’s Hideous Laughter Enchantment C Thunderwave Evocation — Unseen Servant Conjuration R Level 2 Bard Spells Spell School
Divination C Enhance Ability Transmutation C Enlarge/Reduce Transmutation C Enthrall Enchantment C Heat Metal Transmutation C Hold Person Enchantment C Invisibility Illusion C Knock Transmutation — Lesser
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Quickling Quicklings rocket through haunting, twisted forests where the unseelie fey hold sway, both in the Feywild and in the world. Racing faster than the eye can track, each appears as little more
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the spirits of Lord Vogler and his knights—is up to you. Vogler Militia The sound of clashing metal draws your attention. Two of Vogler’s remaining militia members struggle to hold their own against
reptile-headed invaders. The scaled soldiers bait the militia members, hissing cruel laughter.
The two militia members (guards) are outmatched by five baaz draconians (see appendix B). If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Quickling Quicklings rocket through twisted forests where the unseelie fey hold sway, both in the Feywild and in the world. These slender Fey resemble miniature elves with feral features and cold
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
can’t be removed. 3 Spells can’t restore hit points to you. 4 The sound of pixie laughter fills your head while you are awake, drowning out all other sounds. 5 Anything you try to pick up or hold in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Enchantment C Tasha’s Hideous Laughter Enchantment C Tenser’s Floating Disk Conjuration R Thunderwave Evocation — Unseen Servant Conjuration R Witch Bolt Evocation C Level 2 Wizard Spells Spell
Enlarge/Reduce Transmutation C Flaming Sphere Evocation C Gentle Repose Necromancy R, M Gust of Wind Evocation C Hold Person Enchantment C Invisibility Illusion C Knock Transmutation — Levitate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
intruders. A buried creature is restrained and has to hold its breath until it is dug out. Strange laughter, sounding like that of children or the hag herself, occasionally pierces the silence. Small
restrained and has to hold its breath until it is dug out. Human-sized blocks of ice appear, containing frozen corpses. These corpses might break free and attack as zombies, or their spirits might attack as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
private sanctum, Otto’s irresistible dance, Tasha’s hideous laughter, telekinesis, Tenser’s floating disk, and true polymorph. 11b. Skrianna’s Room Skrianna has filled her quarters with creature
reference to other family members, namely Zalthar and Dezmyr, who dwell in Shadowdusk Hold (see level 22) and plan to return to Waterdeep in force, aided by some kind of giant construct that Halaster is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, laughter or anger. Your music raises their spirits or captures their sorrow. Your dance steps captivate, your humor cuts to the quick. Whatever techniques you use, your art is your life. Skill
hold an audience’s attention, so they tend to have flamboyant or forceful personalities. They’re inclined toward the romantic and often cling to high-minded ideals about the practice of art and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: hold person
2/day each: cure wounds (as a 5th-level spell), lesser restoration
1/day
visit Mordenkainen. That’ll teach him to lighten up.
TASHA
Spring Eladrin Their hearts filled with joy, spring eladrin cavort through their sylvan realms, their songs and laughter filling the air
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
spells, requiring no components:
At will: detect thoughts, mage hand, zone of truth
3/day each: charm person, command, hold person
1/day each: compulsion, hold monster, sleep (cast at 3rd level
), Tasha’s hideous laughter
Actions
Mind Blast (Recharge 5-6). The brain in a jar magically emits psychic energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
. These Paladins meet the archetype of the knight in shining armor. They hold themselves to the highest standards of conduct, and some—for better or worse—hold the rest of the world to the same
standards.
Many who swear this oath are devoted to gods of law and good and use their gods’ tenets as the measure of personal devotion. Others hold angels as their ideals and incorporate images of angelic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
absolute hold over the land of Barovia. They keep a low profile and have no desire to incur Strahd’s wrath again. Luvash Arrigal N9a. Kasimir’s Hovel If the characters approach the house at the base of the
, comprehend languages, hold person, identify, locate object, nondetection, polymorph, protection from evil and good, and wall of stone. Fortunes of Ravenloft If your card reading reveals that a treasure is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
cast dispel magic on a staff of power, the spell fails to disrupt the staff’s magical properties, but if the staff’s wielder casts hold monster from the staff, dispel magic can end that spell if cast on
the target of hold monster. There are abilities and other spells that can end or suspend magical effects that aren’t spells. For example, the greater restoration spell can end a charm effect of any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
their services in a time of great need. Trust them.” Rogue “A foe is hunting you. They seek vengeance and shall arrive soon.” Ruin “You will soon lose something you hold dear.” Sage “Give advice freely
. Oddlewin casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At will: Mage Hand, Tasha’s Hideous Laughter
Bonus Actions
Nimble Escape. Oddlewin takes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
froghemoth’s turns.
The froghemoth’s gullet can hold up to two creatures at a time. If the froghemoth takes 20 damage or more on a single turn from a creature inside it, the froghemoth must succeed on a DC
): charm person, detect magic, disguise self, identify, Tasha’s hideous laughter
Actions
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
statue’s expression might once have suggested smiling laughter, but streaks of dirt now make it appear as though she is weeping. Behind the statue, a staircase descends into darkness. The broken
here with a well-worn broom.
The cursed dragonborn, Gorba Daardenrian (see “Coven Victims” earlier in the adventure), is so weak that she can barely hold her broom. When she sees the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Playroom Sansuri has twin children who play here unsupervised during the day. Characters who listen at the door can hear the children’s laughter beyond. The boy is named Kaaltar, the girl Alastrah
panes of stained glass that don’t hold up well to damage. A riot of flowering plants and herbs grow within the greenhouse. The plants are tended by Sansuri’s younger brother, Count Thullen. If he’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
meditations, and expansive philosophy offer endless wisdom for his descendants to study. Occasionally, he’s more of a trickster figure whose escapades across the worlds are greeted with uproarious laughter
cleverness. Giants who value or seek to emulate these qualities pray and sacrifice to her, asking her blessing. Those who hold out hope for the restoration of giants’ ancient glory worship her as well
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
sickness, Tasha’s hideous 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
thunderwave spell. Spellbook. The wooden covers of Nass’s spellbook are bound in nothic hide, and silver clasps hold the book shut. Nass’s personal sigil is inscribed on the spine, which also bears the title
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, prestidigitation, vicious mockery
1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, disguise self, silent image, Tasha’s hideous laughter
2nd level (3 slots): invisibility, suggestion
3rd level (2 slots): major image
.
Frost Giant Everlasting One To hold its place or rise within the ordning, a frost giant must routinely face mighty foes in single combat. Some seek out magic that will aid them, but enchanted objects