dnd 5e 2014 - How and why does Vecna's curse transform wizards …
WEBThe description for the Nothic in the 5e Monster Manual contains the following text: Rather than gaining the godlike supremacy they crave, some wizards who devote their lives to unearthing arcane secrets are reduced to creeping, tormented monsters by a dark curse left behind by Vecna , a powerful lich who, in some worlds, has transcended his ...
dnd 5e 2014 - Can a nothic's Weird Insight action discover secrets ...
WEBMay 1, 2019 · The nothic that the characters can face in Tresendar Manor has the Weird Insight action, which states: The nothic targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must contest its Charisma (Deception) check against the nothic’s Wisdom (Insight) check. If the nothic wins, it magically learns one fact or secret about the target.
Can a monster use its other actions during a Multiattack?
WEBApr 6, 2015 · No. Each of the entries under "actions" in the nothic's stat block is a standard action, of which the creature can only choose to use one each turn. The Multiattack action specifically allows the nothic to use two claw attacks as part of that action, but this says nothing about Rotting Gaze or Weird Insight. Using either of those two actions ...
dnd 5e 2014 - Is this alternative initiative house-rule balanced ...
WEBJul 20, 2018 · a Nothic was going south, my Rogue said 'I shoot him with my shortbow' The key difference between initiative and surprised mechanics is the difference between speed and readiness, between being simply faster than your enemy and catching the enemy flat-footed. Shooting a crossbow is not an instant action, it requires a few seconds.
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WEBTactical comment. I don't feel like I have played the NPCs/monsters wrong. As I said, the Nothic itself drained a lot of resources from the party - 2 out of 3 spell slots from the Cleric, 1 out of 2 spell slots from the Ranger, 1 out of 2 spell slots from the Paladin, dropping the Cleric and the Paladin to half HP and the Ranger to half HP as well.
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WEBAug 22, 2019 · For example, could you create a Nothic with Wizard levels? See this answer for a detailed breakdown of what's in a creature's stat block. If you look at the Nothic's stat block, you don't find the spell casting ability, so that CR 2 creature would come as is - without spell casting.
dnd 5e 2014 - Is there a way to scan someone's memories while …
WEBJun 21, 2019 · A nothic is an aberration who was once a humanoid wizard. It is normally a solitary creature who skulks in the shadows, but it does covet magic items and will share its secrets with those who offer it something it wants. Its Weird Insight ability requires the target to make a Deception check which is contested with the nothic's Insight check.
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WEBJul 30, 2019 · The nothic communicates using telepathy. If detected it prefers to negotiate and isn't above betraying the Redbrands for the right incentive, such as promise of food. I my case the price was steep - a couple of wizard familiars, but the result was impressive the nothic single-handedly killed several enemies and was crucial to party's survival.
dnd 5e 2014 - How can you lie and keep secrets from a telepathic …
WEBDec 27, 2017 · It might be more reasonable to have the ability work more like a nothic's weird insight, where the target has a chance to resist the mind probe attempt via a Deception check. \$\endgroup\$ – mdrichey
dnd 5e 2014 - A mechanic for party member discouragement?
WEBAug 24, 2018 · I want to then give the PCs an opportunity to make a Wisdom saving throw—if they succeed the saving throw, they are unaffected by the nothic's taunts. Otherwise, I want them to have some kind of mechanical disadvantage representing the nothic's success at discouraging them and lowering their confidence.