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Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Blast (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Mind Blast"}. The nothic magically emits psychic energy in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a
terrible talons and a single great eye. When driven to violence, it uses its horrific gaze to rot the flesh from its enemies’ bones.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
petrifying gas from its mouth. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 35 (10d6);{"diceNotation":"10d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Petrifying Breath
ends on the target. On a failed save, the target is petrified.A dragonbone golem is composed of dragon bones linked together with adamantine wire into the form of a dragon, animated by drawing on the
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
darkweaver can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row:
Extinguish. All nonmagical flames within 30 feet of the darkweaver are extinguished. In addition, if this area overlaps with an
area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled.
Shadow Fears. The darkweaver instills frightful magic into its webs. Each creature grappled by
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
temporary hit points.
Skeletonize. If the swarm starts its turn in the same space as a dead creature that is Large or smaller, the corpse is destroyed, leaving behind only equipment and bones (or
nefarious powers grip an area, populations of maggots, scarabs, and similar scavenging insects explode and become aggressive predators. Roll on the Swarm Behavior table to see how such swarms might
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
kruthiks in one area might cause the remaining hive members to move elsewhere.
Although they can feed on carrion, kruthiks prefer live prey. They kill enemies by impaling them on their spiked limbs, then
grind up the flesh and bones with mandibles strong enough to chew rock. When several kruthiks gang up on a single foe, they become frenzied and even more lethal.
Kruthiks abide the presence of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Acid Retch"}. The grafter retches forth a spray of acidic bile in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6
collect dragon parts—scales, teeth, skin, flesh, wings, and bones—that they scavenge from around dragon lairs, take from dragon corpses, or buy from merchants and adventurers. They stitch on
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"Acid Spray"}. The kruthik sprays acid in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction
warning and avoid areas where many other kruthiks have died. Slaying a sufficient number of kruthiks in one area might cause the remaining hive members to move elsewhere.
Although they can feed on
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Cataclysmic Breath"}. The dragon exhales a wave of ghostly purple flames in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area
personality. The stronger the death dragon, the more it fights the hate consuming it, holding on to some vestige of its memories.
A death dragon’s bones burn with violet Cataclysmic fire, which it can
Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
"}. The dragon exhales a wave of ghostly purple flames in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 45 (10d8);{"diceNotation":"10d8", "rollType":"damage
life. In battle, they are deadly foes, channeling the Cataclysmic fire that limns their bones and fuels their breath. They take cruel delight in snatching foes in their jaws, rushing into the air, then
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Acid Belch"}. The abomination belches forth a cloud of acidic gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw
their bodies and minds to emulate the dragons they revere. They collect dragon parts—scales, teeth, skin, flesh, wings, and bones—that they scavenge from around dragon lairs, take from
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
kruthiks have died. Slaying a sufficient number of kruthiks in one area might cause the remaining hive members to move elsewhere.
Although they can feed on carrion, kruthiks prefer live prey. They kill
enemies by impaling them on their spiked limbs, then grind up the flesh and bones with mandibles strong enough to chew rock. When several kruthiks gang up on a single foe, they become frenzied and even
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
its victims can ferment. The lair is littered with the acid-pitted bones of previous victims and the fly-ridden carcasses of fresh kills, watched over by crumbling statues. Centipedes, scorpions, and
can’t illuminate it. If any of the effect’s area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled.
Regional Effects
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 23 Intelligence saving throw or take 30 (5d8 + 8);{"diceNotation":"5d8+8","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage and be
horrid site shaped from the leftover flesh and bones of the daelkyr’s sculpting. The walls of the palace undulate as air flows through them, as if the space were breathing. Lair Actions. While
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
","rollAction":"Fire Breath"}. Klauth exhales fire in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 25 Dexterity saving throw, taking 91 (26d6);{"diceNotation":"26d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction
;s dread overlord, the red wyrm Klauth. Scattered here and there are the crushed or charred bones of powerful adventurers and entire orc hordes that dared to enter the valley.
“Old Snarl,&rdquo
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
vapors that coalesce at a point it can see within 120 feet of itself. The vapors fill a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on that point, then vanish. Each non-yugoloth creature in that area must make a DC
Gray Wastes of Hades. Their gray, desiccated skin stretches over their bones, and their heads resemble horned equine skulls with ember-like eyes. Sages endlessly debate the nature of baernaloths, and
Demilich
Legacy
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
the demilich’s skull and the dust from its other bones.
In its crypt, a demilich has access to lair actions and additional uses for its legendary actions. Its whole lair also has unique traits
creature enters the tomb’s area, the creature takes 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Lair Trait","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage.
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Demilich (Variant)
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
disturb their lairs.
Demilich
The immortality granted to a lich lasts only as long as it feeds mortal souls to its phylactery. If it falters or fails in that task, its bones turn to dust until only
skull and the dust from its other bones.
In its crypt, a demilich has access to lair actions and additional uses for its legendary actions. Its whole lair also has unique traits. A demilich in its
Ancient Black Dragon
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Monsters
Basic Rules (2014)
ferment. The lair is littered with the acid-pitted bones of previous victims and the fly-ridden carcasses of fresh kills, watched over by crumbling statues. Centipedes, scorpions, and snakes infest
light can’t illuminate it. If any of the effect’s area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled.
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Adult Black Dragon
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can ferment. The lair is littered with the acid-pitted bones of previous victims and the fly-ridden carcasses of fresh kills, watched over by crumbling statues. Centipedes, scorpions, and snakes
light can’t illuminate it. If any of the effect’s area overlaps with an area of light created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell that created the light is dispelled.
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Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that the
area is at risk. If orcs come upon a target that is too large to assault directly, they will lurk along supply routes, taking out their frustration on caravans and travelers. Left unchecked, a tribe can
Goblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Families in the second lowest caste are responsible for getting food from the surrounding area, taking what’s naturally available or stealing whatever they can. Gatherers also do the little amount
might display more than one of these items.
Status Symbols
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Status Symbol
1
Earrings and notches in an ear
2
Rib bones tied into hair
3
A belt made from raccoon pelts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
eastern doors is mounted the skull of a dragon.
Cyrus Belview (see area K62) created this enormous work of art out of the bones of dead servants and slain adventurers. It has taken him many years
K67. Hall of Bones Once a mess hall for the castle guards, this room is now desecrated ground (see “Wilderness Hazards” in chapter 5, “Adventure Environments,” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Dark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
eastern doors is mounted the skull of a dragon.
Cyrus Belview (see area K62) created this enormous work of art out of the bones of dead servants and slain adventurers. It has taken him many years
K67. Hall of Bones Once a mess hall for the castle guards, this room is now desecrated ground (see “Wilderness Hazards” in chapter 5, “Adventure Environments,” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Dark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
16. Lair of the Bone Naga Bones. This 30-foot-high cave appears empty except for the bones of numerous creatures (humanoids and yuan-ti) visible beneath the water.
Hexacali. Lurking amid the bones
is a bone naga (formerly a spirit naga named Hexacali).
The bone naga tries to slay any living creature that enters its domain. Creatures moving through this area must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check or be surprised when the bone naga attacks.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
some belonging to strange and unidentifiable creatures. Exactly where the bones came from is a mystery. A crack in the south wall leads to area 4. The tunnel marked T1 on the map doesn’t exist until a
3. Ossuary This 30-foot-high chamber is dimly lit by luminescent lichen. Thousands of bones carpet the cavern floor, including many recognizable as humanoid (primarily dwarf, elf, and goblin) and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
16. Lair of the Bone Naga Bones. This 30-foot-high cave appears empty except for the bones of numerous creatures (humanoids and yuan-ti) visible beneath the water.
Hexacali. Lurking amid the bones
is a bone naga (formerly a spirit naga named Hexacali).
The bone naga tries to slay any living creature that enters its domain. Creatures moving through this area must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check or be surprised when the bone naga attacks.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
some belonging to strange and unidentifiable creatures. Exactly where the bones came from is a mystery. A crack in the south wall leads to area 4. The tunnel marked T1 on the map doesn’t exist until a
3. Ossuary This 30-foot-high chamber is dimly lit by luminescent lichen. Thousands of bones carpet the cavern floor, including many recognizable as humanoid (primarily dwarf, elf, and goblin) and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
7. Minotaur Caves These caves form the main living area for the minotaurs of the Maze Level. A 2-foot-thick layer of fog covers the floor throughout. 7a. Southern Cave Ceiling. The ceiling ranges in
height from 20 to 30 feet and is covered with stalactites.
Minotaurs. Stalagmites and floor-to-ceiling columns of rock are scattered across the area, the fog flowing slowly around them. Seven
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
7. Minotaur Caves These caves form the main living area for the minotaurs of the Maze Level. A 2-foot-thick layer of fog covers the floor throughout. 7a. Southern Cave Ceiling. The ceiling ranges in
height from 20 to 30 feet and is covered with stalactites.
Minotaurs. Stalagmites and floor-to-ceiling columns of rock are scattered across the area, the fog flowing slowly around them. Seven
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
toys, the sleeping caves contain nothing of value. 2b. Cave of Bones The goblins discard the bones of the creatures they devour here. The floor of the cave is littered with the bones of small animals
(mostly bats) and a few unlucky humanoids, including some recently eaten villagers. A search of the area yields no treasure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
toys, the sleeping caves contain nothing of value. 2b. Cave of Bones The goblins discard the bones of the creatures they devour here. The floor of the cave is littered with the bones of small animals
(mostly bats) and a few unlucky humanoids, including some recently eaten villagers. A search of the area yields no treasure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
bones.
Three ghouls from the pack in area 9 are here, cracking and gnawing on the ancient bones of the fallen in the vain hope that some tasty morsel of marrow remains. The ghouls, eager for a fresh meal, attack immediately.
Ghoul
the middle of the room. The bones of a half dozen dwarves and orcs lie strewn about, clad in scraps of armor. Three gray, hunched figures squat among the remains, pawing at the scraps and gnawing on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
bullywugs swim for the underwater exit in the southeast corner of the pool (see area 6). Bones of larger animals brought here by the bullywugs and fed to the frogs also litter the ground. Most disturbing of all are three sets of iron shackles anchored to the stone, with human, elf, dwarf, and halfling bones.
. There can be as many as twelve giant frogs here at a particular time, plus up to five bullywugs. The bullywugs don’t join the fight if the giant frogs attack characters as described in the area 6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
sacred bones buried under the church, the vampire spawn ordered him to steal the bones, which Henrik paid Milivoj the gravedigger (see area N1) to do. Every window of Henrik’s shop is a latticework of iron
resistance. He tells them where to find the bones (in the upstairs bedroom wardrobe, area N6e) and the vampire nest (in the upstairs wood storage room, area N6f). If the characters report the theft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
bones.
Three ghouls from the pack in area 9 are here, cracking and gnawing on the ancient bones of the fallen in the vain hope that some tasty morsel of marrow remains. The ghouls, eager for a fresh meal, attack immediately.
Ghoul
the middle of the room. The bones of a half dozen dwarves and orcs lie strewn about, clad in scraps of armor. Three gray, hunched figures squat among the remains, pawing at the scraps and gnawing on the