bat been defusing change react

Strahd, Master of Death House

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

flaws: Harmed by Running Water. While in running water, Strahd takes 20 acid damage if he ends his turn there, and he can’t use his Change Shape. Sunlight Hypersensitivity. While in sunlight

, Strahd takes 20 radiant damage at the start of his turn, has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks, and can’t use his Change Shape bonus action.Multiattack. Strahd makes two Death Strike

The Abbot

Monsters Curse of Strahd

"} hit points and is freed from any curse, disease, poison, blindness, or deafness. Change Shape. The Abbot magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating equal to or less

meant to be perfect. They didn't want to be ordinary humans. They wanted the eyes of a cat, wings to fly like a bat, the strength of a mule, and the guile of a snake. In short, they craved bestial

Selenelion Twin

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Moon Ray", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be transformed into a bat for 1

the masks they wear; Gleam wears a crescent moon mask, and Glister wears a sun mask. Blessed by Corellon, the twins can each change their sex at the end of a long rest, though one twin rarely does so

Aging and Death

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

the elf is in trance. This change, commonly known as Transcendence, is evidence that Sehanine Moonbow has opened the door to enable the elf’s soul to return to Arvandor — a direct sign from the gods

accept their upcoming fate with optimism or resignation, but some react by throwing themselves back into the labors of life with a frenzy other elves consider unbecoming. Elves who die of old age

Aging and Death

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

the elf is in trance. This change, commonly known as Transcendence, is evidence that Sehanine Moonbow has opened the door to enable the elf’s soul to return to Arvandor — a direct sign from the gods

accept their upcoming fate with optimism or resignation, but some react by throwing themselves back into the labors of life with a frenzy other elves consider unbecoming. Elves who die of old age

Aging and Death

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

the elf is in trance. This change, commonly known as Transcendence, is evidence that Sehanine Moonbow has opened the door to enable the elf’s soul to return to Arvandor — a direct sign from the gods

accept their upcoming fate with optimism or resignation, but some react by throwing themselves back into the labors of life with a frenzy other elves consider unbecoming. Elves who die of old age

Timeline of Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Timeline of Events Here’s a timeline of what has happened since Krenko escaped and what happens in the future, absent interference. As soon as the adventurers get involved, events might change

drastically, but the following timeline can still help you determine how the various NPCs involved in the story will react to the player characters’ actions. Early Morning, Day 1: Krenko escapes. Late

Timeline of Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Timeline of Events Here’s a timeline of what has happened since Krenko escaped and what happens in the future, absent interference. As soon as the adventurers get involved, events might change

drastically, but the following timeline can still help you determine how the various NPCs involved in the story will react to the player characters’ actions. Early Morning, Day 1: Krenko escapes. Late

Timeline of Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Timeline of Events Here’s a timeline of what has happened since Krenko escaped and what happens in the future, absent interference. As soon as the adventurers get involved, events might change

drastically, but the following timeline can still help you determine how the various NPCs involved in the story will react to the player characters’ actions. Early Morning, Day 1: Krenko escapes. Late

Iriolarthas the Demilich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Wisdom (Insight) check can ascertain that the demilich is watching them closely to see how they react to their surroundings. If the demilich concludes, based on its observations, that the characters

how they appear and act, it follows them around until something happens to change its mind. Although it lacks the means to communicate, the demilich dimly recalls the circumstances that led to its present situation.

Iriolarthas the Demilich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Wisdom (Insight) check can ascertain that the demilich is watching them closely to see how they react to their surroundings. If the demilich concludes, based on its observations, that the characters

how they appear and act, it follows them around until something happens to change its mind. Although it lacks the means to communicate, the demilich dimly recalls the circumstances that led to its present situation.

Iriolarthas the Demilich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Wisdom (Insight) check can ascertain that the demilich is watching them closely to see how they react to their surroundings. If the demilich concludes, based on its observations, that the characters

how they appear and act, it follows them around until something happens to change its mind. Although it lacks the means to communicate, the demilich dimly recalls the circumstances that led to its present situation.

Horror Pacing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

of the following to conclude on a cliffhanger: hint at a new threat, impose a complication on existing plans, increase the stakes, introduce a new mystery, have a foe appear, have the world change, or otherwise shock the characters, then call for a break before players can react.

to escape. Politely demand players react quickly: “There’s no time to debate—what do you do?” Parallel Scenes Occasionally encourage players to split the party. When characters are separated, cut

Horror Pacing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

of the following to conclude on a cliffhanger: hint at a new threat, impose a complication on existing plans, increase the stakes, introduce a new mystery, have a foe appear, have the world change, or otherwise shock the characters, then call for a break before players can react.

to escape. Politely demand players react quickly: “There’s no time to debate—what do you do?” Parallel Scenes Occasionally encourage players to split the party. When characters are separated, cut

Horror Pacing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

of the following to conclude on a cliffhanger: hint at a new threat, impose a complication on existing plans, increase the stakes, introduce a new mystery, have a foe appear, have the world change, or otherwise shock the characters, then call for a break before players can react.

to escape. Politely demand players react quickly: “There’s no time to debate—what do you do?” Parallel Scenes Occasionally encourage players to split the party. When characters are separated, cut

Life in Tletepec

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

react to these unique tastes. Leadership Each Tletepec village is ruled by a rotating assembly, a group of five rulers led by an assembly chief. The chief is chosen through a series of trials that

meanings drawn from words in the Tletlahtolli language related to nature. Many Tletepecs change their name on reaching adulthood, choosing a new name that reflects their accomplishments or

Gingwatzim

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

the form of a beast or an object, which is why it must revert to its true form first. Its other form is that of a bat. This particular gingwatzim was instructed by its creator to remain in book form

DC 12 Constitution saving throw or gain 1 level of exhaustion. When the target finishes a short or long rest, the target loses every level of exhaustion gained from this attack. Change Shape. The

The Abbot

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

to fly like a bat, the strength of a mule, and the guile of a snake. In short, they craved bestial traits, and the Abbot, taking pity on them, yielded to their mad desires. Enter Vasili von Holtz. The

to commit further acts of depravity. Statistics. Use the deva stat block in the Monster Manual, but change the Abbot’s alignment to lawful evil. The Abbot’s Traits Ideal. “I want to rid Barovia of its

Life in Tletepec

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

react to these unique tastes. Leadership Each Tletepec village is ruled by a rotating assembly, a group of five rulers led by an assembly chief. The chief is chosen through a series of trials that

meanings drawn from words in the Tletlahtolli language related to nature. Many Tletepecs change their name on reaching adulthood, choosing a new name that reflects their accomplishments or

Life in Tletepec

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

react to these unique tastes. Leadership Each Tletepec village is ruled by a rotating assembly, a group of five rulers led by an assembly chief. The chief is chosen through a series of trials that

meanings drawn from words in the Tletlahtolli language related to nature. Many Tletepecs change their name on reaching adulthood, choosing a new name that reflects their accomplishments or

Gingwatzim

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

the form of a beast or an object, which is why it must revert to its true form first. Its other form is that of a bat. This particular gingwatzim was instructed by its creator to remain in book form

DC 12 Constitution saving throw or gain 1 level of exhaustion. When the target finishes a short or long rest, the target loses every level of exhaustion gained from this attack. Change Shape. The

The Abbot

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

to fly like a bat, the strength of a mule, and the guile of a snake. In short, they craved bestial traits, and the Abbot, taking pity on them, yielded to their mad desires. Enter Vasili von Holtz. The

to commit further acts of depravity. Statistics. Use the deva stat block in the Monster Manual, but change the Abbot’s alignment to lawful evil. The Abbot’s Traits Ideal. “I want to rid Barovia of its

The Abbot

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

to fly like a bat, the strength of a mule, and the guile of a snake. In short, they craved bestial traits, and the Abbot, taking pity on them, yielded to their mad desires. Enter Vasili von Holtz. The

to commit further acts of depravity. Statistics. Use the deva stat block in the Monster Manual, but change the Abbot’s alignment to lawful evil. The Abbot’s Traits Ideal. “I want to rid Barovia of its

Gingwatzim

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

the form of a beast or an object, which is why it must revert to its true form first. Its other form is that of a bat. This particular gingwatzim was instructed by its creator to remain in book form

DC 12 Constitution saving throw or gain 1 level of exhaustion. When the target finishes a short or long rest, the target loses every level of exhaustion gained from this attack. Change Shape. The

Battle Tactics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

magical effects is useful to a beholder for determining if a minion has been charmed or compelled to act against its master; the creature might change its behavior when inside the cone, or it might

Actions The beholder’s ability to use legendary actions effectively doubles the number of times it can shoot rays in a round. Each legendary action a beholder takes gives it an opportunity to react to a

Battle Tactics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

magical effects is useful to a beholder for determining if a minion has been charmed or compelled to act against its master; the creature might change its behavior when inside the cone, or it might

Actions The beholder’s ability to use legendary actions effectively doubles the number of times it can shoot rays in a round. Each legendary action a beholder takes gives it an opportunity to react to a

Battle Tactics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

magical effects is useful to a beholder for determining if a minion has been charmed or compelled to act against its master; the creature might change its behavior when inside the cone, or it might

Actions The beholder’s ability to use legendary actions effectively doubles the number of times it can shoot rays in a round. Each legendary action a beholder takes gives it an opportunity to react to a

Strahd von Zarovich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

the following flaws: Harmed by Running Water. While in running water, Strahd takes 20 acid damage if he ends his turn there, and he can’t use Change Shape. Sunlight Hypersensitivity. While in

sunlight, Strahd takes 20 radiant damage at the start of his turn, has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks, and can’t use Change Shape. Actions Multiattack. Strahd makes two Death Strike

Strahd von Zarovich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

the following flaws: Harmed by Running Water. While in running water, Strahd takes 20 acid damage if he ends his turn there, and he can’t use Change Shape. Sunlight Hypersensitivity. While in

sunlight, Strahd takes 20 radiant damage at the start of his turn, has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks, and can’t use Change Shape. Actions Multiattack. Strahd makes two Death Strike

Strahd von Zarovich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

the following flaws: Harmed by Running Water. While in running water, Strahd takes 20 acid damage if he ends his turn there, and he can’t use Change Shape. Sunlight Hypersensitivity. While in

sunlight, Strahd takes 20 radiant damage at the start of his turn, has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks, and can’t use Change Shape. Actions Multiattack. Strahd makes two Death Strike

Other Nonplayer Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen