Mysteries of the Mists: Monsters¸ Spells¸ and Magic Items for 5e
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Ten new monsters to challenge your players with¸ four new spells to encourage greater creativity in play¸ and 16 new magic items to get characters into and out of trouble
Three horrifying monsters from my recent 5e horror module The Howling Caverns:
The Gharblest (CR 3): A terrifying mix of the ruthless ferocity of a goblin and the raw power of a Barghest Qalupalik (CR 3): Slinking from the frozen sea to drag unsuspecting prey into the endless abyss Wereowl (CR 1): Swift and merciless but easily distracted by shiny things
And seven appearing in the follow-up Colossus Wake:
Chittering mimic (CR 4): A terrifyingly nimble mimic variant that unleashes a stream of disorienting gibberish Gelatinous pond (CR 4): Rarer and deadlier than their cuboid relations¸ able to hide in plain sight for years before striking The Scarlet Jack (CR 21): The manifestation of a broken vow¸ heartless and unstoppable Sendrak (CR 10): Nightmare made flesh in the twisted form of a dragon Silvertongue (CR 5): Charming half-devil specialising in intrigue and subterfuge Traitor's Heart (CR 4): A black heart twisted by betrayal refuses to die; the heartbeat of death approaches Violet pudding (CR 4): Magical corruption taken physical form¸ spreads chaos and death
Four versatile new spells:
Song of Steel (2nd) Speak with Stone (1st) Temper Weapon (2nd) Words Take Flight (1st) 16 remarkable magic items: Blade of the Norns: A sickle with the power to snip the threads of fate Coronal of Insight: Crown of an eldritch being of nightmare bringing with it the curse of knowledge Egil's Fury: Enchanted longbow imbued with frost¸ fire¸ and lightning The Elder Horn: Summon an ally or broadcast your intentions to the world The Eye of Dawn: A morning star forged by the Sun god¸ destined to burn the undead Formless Clay: Shape a small ally to fight by your side Hardened Heart: Once-living heart twisted and corrupted by hatred hardens your own in turn Indomitable Greataxe: Conquer the demon fear and overcome all odds Mirror Shield: Deflect a magical force and reflect it upon your foe Radiant Sphere: Dispel the darkness in a crash of brilliance Raven Dirk: Vanish in a flurry of black feathers and reappear to deliver a fatal strike The Scarlet Jack: A cursed coin and manifestation of the cost of a broken vow The Scintillating Wren: Summon an enchanted bird to act as guide and familiar Truemetal Circlet: Bestows ancient magical knowledge and power long thought lost Volundr's Chain: God-forged iron chain said to summon a soldier of flame Wings of Steel: Glide on the winds with these exquisite dwarven bracers
All of what you'll find here is also in The Howling Caverns and Colossus Wake; this file is intended for those interested in just the monsters and spells.