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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
ne’er-do-wells who live by their own codes of honor. They crave notoriety, often indulge in romantic trysts, and eke out livings as pirates and corsairs, rarely staying in one place for too long
Dexterously manipulates a silver coin through their fingers
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Hurls colorful insults
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Adds showy embellishments to rapier strokes
Lightfooted. The swashbuckler takes the Dash or Disengage action.
Magic Items
Princes of the Apocalypse
This backpack contains the spirit of an air elemental and a compact leather balloon. While you’re wearing the backpack, you can deploy the balloon as an action and gain the effect of the
the ground for up to 60 feet. If you are still in the air at the end of this distance, you fall if you have no other means of staying aloft.
After the spirit departs, the backpack’s property
Magic Items
Storm King's Thunder
following properties, which work only while it’s on your person.
Wind Step. As an action, you fly up to 20 feet. If you don’t land at the end of this flight, you fall unless you have
another means of staying aloft.
Comforting Wind. You can’t suffocate.
Wind’s Grasp. As a reaction when you fall, you can cause yourself to take no damage from the fall. Once you use this
monsters
"} Slashing damage.
At the start of Ivan’s next turn, the device crumbles to dust and vanishes.Legendary Action Uses: 2 (3 in Domain). Immediately after another creature’s turn, Ivan can
caltrops to cover a 20-foot-square area within 5 feet of himself. The caltrops dissolve at the end of Ivan’s next turn. Ivan can’t take this action again until the start of his next turn
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
Shapechanger. Baba Lysaga can use an action to polymorph into a swarm of insects (flies), or back into her true form. While in swarm form, she has a walking speed of 5 feet and a flying speed of 30
received several disturbing reports, Queen Ravenovia was forced to banish the midwife from the kingdom. Lysaga never saw Strahd again, but she has succeeded in staying alive to witness the triumphs of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
If you use the Help action to distract a foe, do you have to stay within 5 feet of it for the action to work? No, you can take the action and then move away. The action itself is what grants Advantage to your ally, not your staying next to the foe.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
appears on its surface, looking almost like a cloud. The pennant has the following properties, which work only while it’s on your person. Wind Step. As an action, you fly up to 20 feet. If you don’t land
at the end of this flight, you fall unless you have another means of staying aloft. Comforting Wind. You can’t suffocate. Wind’s Grasp. As a reaction when you fall, you can cause yourself to take no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, rarely staying in one place for too long. Swashbuckler
Medium humanoid (any race), any non-lawful alignment
Armor Class 17 (leather armor)
Hit Points 66 (12d8 + 12)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
12(+1
language (usually Common)
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Lightfooted. The swashbuckler can take the Dash or Disengage action as a bonus action on each of its turns.
Suave Defense. While the swashbuckler is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
turn or starts its turn there must succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw or become restrained by the webs. A restrained creature can use its action to try to escape, doing so with a successful DC
. Four cowardly ettercaps are lurking nearby, waiting for their webs to snag some prey. At the sound of intruders, they scurry into the underbrush and hide, staying 30 feet away from the webbed path, loosely spread out. The ettercaps are ambush hunters and run from a prolonged fight.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
Staying Put If the characters chose to remain aboard the Flighty Foundling, the two wounded survivors of Vocath’s extraction force come to them with Miken in tow: Two gaunt figures in blood-spattered
misty step to board the ship and attack. If one githyanki falls in battle, the other githyanki uses its next action to try to slay Miken and take his head. One hit is enough to drop Miken to 0 hit points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
MapView Player Version Shipboard Weapons. The ballista on the forecastle takes 1 action to load, 1 action to aim, and 1 action to fire. A ballista bolt (+6 to hit) deals 16 (3d10) piercing damage on a hit
giff concludes, the characters hear an explosion coming from the other side of the academy, in the direction of the cadet quarters. They now have a choice: head toward what is clearly another attack (continue with “Freeing Miken” below) or remain aboard the Flighty Foundling (skip ahead to “Staying Put”).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, rarely staying in one place for too long. Many swashbucklers have a signature flourish with which they embellish their actions to make themselves more memorable. You can roll on the Swashbuckler Flourishes
(1d4 + 4) piercing damage.
Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.
Bonus Actions
Lightfooted. The swashbuckler takes the Dash or Disengage action.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
themselves if attacked but otherwise pose no threat. The kindori keep their distance, staying at least 100 feet away from the crew of the Second Wind. The kindori are, however, attracted to lights. If
within 15 feet of the light’s source while the remaining kindori keep their distance. Lassoing and Riding a Kindori A character who has a rope can use an action to try to lasso a kindori, treating the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
experiences in the Underdark, the adventurers should be able to think of a number of likely sites for the final battle. A few likely options are discussed here. STAYING BEHIND
One or more of the
, you can add some action for those who remain behind by having a small number of the demons summoned by the ritual attracted to the site of the ritual rather than the location of the dark heart
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
has succeeded in staying alive to witness the triumphs of her beloved boy, who, in her mind, is eternally blessed. Despite the horrors Strahd has wrought, Lysaga still envisions him as the perfect child
passive Perception 13
Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Giant
Challenge 11 (7,200 XP)
Shapechanger. Baba Lysaga can use an action to polymorph into a swarm of insects (flies), or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
you have to stay within 5 feet of it for the action to work? No, you can take the action and then move away. The action itself is what grants advantage to your ally, not your staying next to the foe. If
, initiative is rolled as normal. Then, the first round of combat starts, and the unsurprised combatants act in initiative order. A surprised creature can’t move or take an action or a reaction until its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
what fills the pauses in the game’s action or other quiet moments. Lulls breed distractions. Subtle music, though, can fill such instances while reinforcing the game’s atmosphere. Search for ambient
incredible control over your game’s tone and atmosphere. Model the behaviors you want players to emulate by staying focused on the game, letting others speak in turn, heading off encroachment on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Pack Wondrous item, uncommon This backpack contains the spirit of an air elemental and a compact leather balloon. While you’re wearing the backpack, you can deploy the balloon as an action and gain the
gently toward the ground for up to 60 feet. If you are still in the air at the end of this distance, you fall if you have no other means of staying aloft. After the spirit departs, the backpack’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
), Phillip (playing Gareth, a Human Cleric), and Russell (playing Shreeve, a Goliath Fighter). The DM starts by asking the players to recap the action of the previous session, most of which consisted
right down the middle. Do you want to go single file or two abreast?
Phillip: I don’t love the idea of stepping across the stream. Let’s go single file, staying on this side of the water. (Everyone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
tries to charm one of them into staying and keeping her company. The dryad knows the following information: Netherese magic binds the dryad to the grove and keeps the trees alive. The pears hanging from
cramps until the condition ends. Purple Pear Charms d20 Supernatural Charm
1–2 Charm of Druidcraft. This charm allows you to cast the druidcraft cantrip as an action, no components required
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
can take an action and use trickery or intimidation to convince a guard to leave. The character must make a DC 10 Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, or Persuasion) check. If the check succeeds, the
, arcane lock spells cause all doors leading to the room (including secret doors) to close and lock. As an action, a character can either try to unlock a door using thieves’ tools, doing so with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Temple Locations T10-T18 T10. Ilmar’s Room The cluttered state of this room suggests that its occupant has been staying at the temple for some time. Clothes and cosmetic products are scattered across
the hags’ creation. A character can open a door or window as an action, but only by forcing it with a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check. Any of the hags can touch an area of resin as an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the threat as quickly as possible. This NPC, whoever it ends up being, gains the following additional action: Inspire. While within sight of Strahd, this character grants inspiration to one player
characters don’t have the means to raise Nikolai from the dead, Rictavio (see appendix D) gives them a spell scroll of raise dead if he learns of their need. If they’re staying at the Blue Water Inn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
unless they conduct extensive dives to plumb the mere’s depths, requiring DC 10 Strength (Athletics) checks to swim underwater. If any characters are capable of staying this deep without suffocating and
up camp at least 90 feet from the path and doesn’t take any action that might draw attention, the returning orcs pass by without spotting the campsite. Otherwise, the orcs notice the camp when they
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk
whom had the opportunity to watch the wagons depart. They’re all staying at the inn and have been in Hommlet for at least the past month. He shares the following information about each of them, while
the spy. Payment is made upon completion. A character can take the Influence action to negotiate and make a DC 12 Charisma (Persuasion) check. On a success, he’s willing to pay 25 GP now and the rest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
text assumes that the characters are staying at Northfurrow’s End (area G8). A mighty yell shatters the night’s silence. “We’re under attack!” the voice calls out. “To arms! To arms!” Gathering your wits
the abbey (area G7). If either giant is reduced to 15 hit points or fewer, he surrenders (see “Development”). If forced into melee combat, an unarmed hill giant can use its action to make two unarmed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
depositing them in a basket on the floor. A character who takes a Search action and examines the falcons can make a DC 15 Wisdom (Medicine) check. On a success, the character ascertains that the falcons
Wavemount crew are staying at the monastery. If they are, the characters and crew share the remaining cells as the players see fit. Ashlyn Maranta. Ashlyn is an elf (Medium, Chaotic Good Scout) with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
talk of Prismeer.” She speaks about Zybilna reverently, though her tone remains morose. Staying at the Inn. Tsu offers free beds, hot meals, and slices of delicious plum pie to her guests, but the rule
, the suit uses its action to mimic the somatic component of casting a spell on its next turn, though it lacks the ability to cast spells. If one or both suits are attacked, they stop mimicking the
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk
time. Her vibrant energy makes it fun and endearing. She’s never met a stranger and is a great source of gossip.
Suspects at the Inn The suspects are staying at the inn and are in the Common Room
south is pretty poor, but he doesn’t care.
Gruff and Menacing. Zert is brusque and opinionated. He’s seen a lot of action and doesn’t suffer fools lightly. He tells meddlers and nuisances to shove off
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
loyal to Ralvald; he feels committed to staying here until Ralvald decides on a course of action. If the characters are aggressive or indicate support of Aerstigga, Heldalf directs his animal
from snowdrifts outside the cavern entrance.
The bones are from recently killed animals and human travelers. The bones show gouge marks from teeth the size of daggers. As a Search action, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
an answer other than, “Well, I can’t really talk about that.” Its answers are as follows: Eliphas. “Eliphas has been staying in the guest room on the opposite side of Paliset Hall. If you see him
bear. He has an Intelligence score of 18 and the following additional action option: Spellcasting (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). Eliphas casts one of the following spells, using Intelligence as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
. The giant has to use an action to blow the horn. 6. Emissaries’ Cavern An oni and its four ogre servants are staying here. They have had an audience with the jarl, and after a special wassail to be
to action, she joins the battle as stealthily as she can. Treasure. The female has hidden twelve gems worth 250 gp each (eight opals and four diamonds) behind her on the ledge. 3. Abandoned Storage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
ignite its light as an action. (This light is what causes the statue’s eyes to glow.) V27. Escape Tunnel Hidden behind a secret door, this tunnel has a wooden ladder at its north end. The ladder climbs a
or magic items.” If released, Falaster helps the characters as best he can while staying out of harm’s way. Expecting that he might be caught, he obtained and memorized a floor plan of the dungeon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
to that character’s cubicle and trunk. He carries a master key that opens all the trunks. As an action, a character can try to pick the lock on a trunk using thieves’ tools, doing so with a successful
scarecrows (see “Coven Minions” earlier in the adventure) clean any unoccupied rooms. If the characters are staying here, the hags might instruct the scarecrows to “misplace” (steal) any potions, weapons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
reasonably hospitable. Reidoth is adept at staying away from the ash zombies that overrun the village, as well as avoiding the area’s mutated plants. She knows that dangerous spiders lurk in the ruins at
restrained condition as the webs snare it. A restrained creature can take an action each round to make a DC 8 Strength check to break free, or it can try to cut its way free by using a light weapon that