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Strahd von Zarovich Legacy

monsters Curse of Strahd

","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} rounds, acting as allies of Strahd and obeying his spoken commands. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until Strahd dies, or until he dismisses

to see who among them are most easily swayed, then tries to charm characters who have low Wisdom scores and use them as thralls. At the very least, he can order a charmed character to guard him

Rolling Initiative

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

. A high-level Barbarian can’t just punch their Paladin friend and roll Initiative to regain expended uses of Rage. In any situation where a character’s actions initiate combat, you can give the acting

anticipate the spell. Using Initiative Scores You can get to the action of combat more quickly by using Initiative scores instead of rolling. You might decide to use Initiative scores just for

Running Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Paladin friend and roll Initiative to regain expended uses of Rage. In any situation where a character’s actions initiate combat, you can give the acting character Advantage on their Initiative roll

Sorcerer does so with Advantage. If the doppelganger rolls well, it might still act before the Sorcerer’s spell goes off, reflecting the monster’s ability to anticipate the spell. Using Initiative Scores

Roleplaying

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

appeal to players of any tastes. Appeal to Player Preferences. Players who like acting (see “Know Your Players” in this chapter) thrive in social interactions, so let those players take the spotlight

is less comfortable with roleplaying, you can get them involved by asking them to describe their character’s actions during the conversation. Use Other Ability Scores. Consider the following

Strahd von Zarovich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

low Wisdom scores and use them as thralls. At the very least, he can order a charmed character to guard him against other members of the adventuring party. The Vampire’s Minions Whenever Strahd

and becomes a shadow that obeys Strahd’s commands, acting on initiative count 20. A greater restoration spell or a remove curse spell cast on the target restores its natural shadow, but only if its

Temples of Extraction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

on a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check can discern that he isn’t acting of his own volition. Only magic, such as dispel magic or charm person, can break the effect. If he is freed of the brainwashing

: A creature that rolls a natural 1 on an attack roll takes the damage from its attack. A creature that scores a critical hit can roll the extra damage die twice instead of just once. A creature that

Ironslag: Lower Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Brimskarda. The goblins are familiar with the layout of the fire giant stronghold and can be bullied into acting as guides or providing directions. Goblin captives always act in their own self-interest

. Cinderhild is unarmored (AC 9). She has Intelligence and Wisdom scores of 12 (+1), and has a passive Perception score of 11. She doesn’t have darkvision, but has immunity to fire damage. Cinderhild

Demon Types

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

its longsword and one with its whip. Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d8 + 8) slashing damage plus 13 (3d8) lightning damage. If the balor scores a

Handmaidens of Lolth — extensions of the Spider Queen’s will dedicated to acting as her spies, taskmasters, and agents of villainy. They attend their goddess in the Demonweb Pits, but Lolth sometimes

Wedding Itinerary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

using the ability scores of their new form. However, any spellcasting characters discover that they have left their original magic in their original brains. Let each player refer to the entry in the

overhead when they first met. Ask any characters within earshot (as they will be if they’re acting as tag-along wedding guests) to make Wisdom (Perception) checks, with the highest check overhearing

Locations E - H

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

was cleared to make room for a dwarven empire, which also faded from memory. The area is home to scores of hill giants and ettins, while the mountains in its center are claimed by copper dragons who

30 feet of her and join the fray, acting on the dryad’s initiative count. Roll on the Avenging Animals table to determine what appears. A conjured animal can distinguish enemies from allies, and it

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