beast birth diffusing concern round

Giant Insect

Spells Player’s Handbook

its movement to avoid danger. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. Use the spell slot’s level for the spell’s level in the stat block. Giant Insect Large Beast, Unaligned AC 11 + the spell

make an ability check. Actions Multiattack. The insect makes a number of attacks equal to half this spell’s level (round down). Poison Jab. Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack

Summon Beast

Spells Player’s Handbook

for the spell’s level in the stat block. Bestial Spirit Small Beast, Neutral AC 11 + the spell’s level HP 20 (Air only) or 30 (Land and Water only) + 5 for each spell level above 2

to half this spell’s level (round down). Rend. Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d8 + 4 + the spell’s level Piercing damage.

Red Slaad Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

, and it has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. At birth, the tadpole chews its way through vital organs and out of the host’s chest in 1 round, killing the host in the

at a time. Over three months, the egg moves to the chest cavity, gestates, and forms a slaad tadpole. In the 24-hour period before giving birth, the host starts to feel unwell, its speed is halved

Banderhobb

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

brief existence, a banderhobb attempts to carry out its creator’s bidding. It accomplishes its mission with no concern for the harm it suffers or causes. Its only desire is to serve and succeed. A

an item allows it to sense the creature’s location from as far as a mile away. A banderhobb fulfills its duties until its existence ends. When it expires, usually several days after its birth

Dracophage Subject

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

slaad tadpole. In the 24-hour period before the tadpole is born, the host feels unwell; its speed is halved; and it has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. At birth, the

tadpole chews its way through vital organs and out of the host’s chest in 1 round, killing the host in the process. If the disease is cured before the tadpole’s emergence, the tadpole

Red Slaad (control gem variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

egg. A humanoid host can carry only one slaad egg to term at a time. Over three months, the egg moves to the chest cavity, gestates, and forms a slaad tadpole. In the 24-hour period before giving birth

, the host starts to feel unwell, its speed is halved, and it has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. At birth, the tadpole chews its way through vital organs and out of

Ancient Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is

in a row: The dragon glimpses the future, so it has advantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws until initiative count 20 on the next round. One creature the dragon can see within

Adult Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed

: The dragon glimpses the future, so it has advantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws until initiative count 20 on the next round. One creature the dragon can see within 120 feet

Adult Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form

spell. The fog lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round. A blisteringly cold wind blows through the lair near the dragon. Each creature within 120 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 15

Ancient Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its

fog cloud spell. The fog lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round. A blisteringly cold wind blows through the lair near the dragon. Each creature within 120 feet of the dragon must succeed on

Demogorgon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Cast a Spell (Costs 2 Actions). Demogorgon uses Spellcasting.Prince of Demons, the Sibilant Beast, and Master of the Spiraling Depths, Demogorgon is the embodiment of

initiative count 20 of the next round. Illusory Duplicate. Demogorgon creates an illusory duplicate of himself, which appears in his space and lasts until initiative count 20 of the next round. On his turn

Adult Bronze Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

failed save, the creature is pushed 60 feet away from the dragon. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into

had cast the fog cloud spell. The fog lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round. A thunderclap originates at a point the dragon can see within 120 feet of it. Each creature within a 20-foot

Ancient Bronze Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

failed save, the creature is pushed 60 feet away from the dragon. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back

had cast the fog cloud spell. The fog lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round. A thunderclap originates at a point the dragon can see within 120 feet of it. Each creature within a 20-foot

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

present since birth. The Abbot became consumed with a prideful, obsessive desire to rid the poor Belviews of their lingering imperfections. The Belview family, however, had strange ideas of what it

Stalagma Steelshadow

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into

dragon creates fog as if it had cast the fog cloud spell. The fog lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round. A blisteringly cold wind blows through the lair near the dragon. Each creature within

Demogorgon Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

"} necrotic damage. Maddening Gaze. Demogorgon uses his Gaze action, and must choose either the Beguiling Gaze or the Insanity Gaze effect.Prince of Demons, the Sibilant Beast, and Master of the

of the next round. On his turn, Demogorgon can move the illusory duplicate a distance equal to his walking speed (no action required). The first time a creature or object interacts physically with

Ancient Copper Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself with a successful save. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than

2 feet of movement. On initiative count 20 on the next round, the mud hardens, and the Strength DC to work free increases to 20. Regional Effects The region containing a legendary copper dragon

Umbraxakar

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

creature is pushed 60 feet away from the dragon. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It

cloud spell. The fog lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round. A thunderclap originates at a point the dragon can see within 120 feet of it. Each creature within a 20-foot radius centered on

Adult Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

of an arcanaloth seeking a powerful Feywild artifact. 5 An adult moonstone dragon attempts to help a beholder worried that its dreams will soon give birth to a rival beholder. 6 Members of

round. While there, the target is stunned. When the effect ends, the target reappears in the space it left or in the nearest unoccupied space. Compulsive Dance. The dragon targets a creature it can

Lhammaruntosz

Monsters Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

a DC 19 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is pushed 60 feet away from the dragon. Change Shape. Lhammaruntosz magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge

cloud spell. The fog lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round. A thunderclap originates at a point the dragon can see within 120 feet of it. Each creature within a 20-foot radius centered

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

good fortune. They consider seeing a ki-rin fly overhead a blessing and events that happen on such a day especially auspicious. If a ki-rin alights during a ceremony such as a birth announcement or a

lair, winds buoy creatures that fall due to no act of the ki-rin or its allies. Such creatures descend at a rate of 60 feet per round and take no falling damage. Aberrations, Fiends, and Undead don

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

diplomacy. They care only for satisfying their insatiable desire for battle, to smash their foes and appease their gods. Booming Birth Rate In order to replenish the casualties of their endless warring

, orcs breed prodigiously (and they aren’t choosy about what they breed with, which is why such creatures as half-orcs and ogrillons are found in the world). Females that are about to give birth are

Monks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Monks The fat man straightened his black-and-gold vest, lowered his round head, and charged. Danica waited until he was right in front of her, and to the onlookers it appeared as if the woman would

wilderness. Some monastic communities have members numbering in the hundreds, with a presence closer to civilization, and often with correspondingly greater influence, for those orders concern

Red Slaad

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

, its speed is halved, and it has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. At birth, the tadpole chews its way through vital organs and out of the host’s chest in 1 round, killing

one slaad egg to term at a time. Over three months, the egg moves to the chest cavity, gestates, and forms a slaad tadpole. In the 24-hour period before giving birth, the host starts to feel unwell

Giant Elk

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

Giant Elk The majestic giant elk is rare to the point that its appearance is often taken as a foreshadowing of an important event, such as the birth of a king. Legends tell of gods that take the form

of giant elk when visiting the Material Plane. Many cultures therefore believe that to hunt these creatures is to invite divine wrath. Giant Elk Huge beast, unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural

Hippogriff

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

Hippogriff A beast whose magical origins are lost to history, a hippogriff possesses the wings and forelimbs of an eagle, the hindquarters of a horse, and a head that combines the features of both

don’t lay eggs but give birth to live young. Dragons, griffons, and wyverns have a taste for hippogriff meat and frequently prey on these creatures. Flying Mounts. A hippogriff raised in captivity

Factions of Cynidicea

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

sincerity and never speak their true intentions, advancing their goals through deceit and treachery. Mages wear silver masks of a smiling, round-faced boy—the face of Usamigaras—along with silvery robes

that draw attention away from their hidden wands. Each mage’s right palm bears a tattoo of a five-pointed star. Warriors of Madarua The ancient god Madarua presides over birth, death, and the shifting

Beast of Grakenok

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

Beast of Grakenok When Grakenok comes into sight, read or paraphrase the description below. If Sytri or Tol reached Grakenok before the characters, they are already engaged in battle. With its

every round. Instead of rolling damage, Sytri and Tol both deal 10 damage to the whirlwyrm on each of their turns. For every round by which a rival hero beats the characters to Grakenok (if any

Summon Beast

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Summon Beast Level 2 Conjuration (Druid, Ranger) Casting Time: Action Range: 90 feet Components: V, S, M (a feather, tuft of fur, and fish tail inside a gilded acorn worth 200+ GP) Duration

slot’s level for the spell’s level in the stat block. Bestial Spirit Small Beast, Neutral AC 11 + the spell’s level HP 20 (Air only) or 30 (Land and Water only) + 5 for each spell level above 2

Council of Four

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

goes out of his way to avoid stress. He shows well in social situations, but is easily manipulated in the political arena. He is known for listening with concern, showing an earnest desire to help

, making promises to look into things, and then doing nothing. As a result, a great deal of the citizenry’s scorn lies heaped upon Duke Portyr’s shoulders. Duke Portyr expressed concern about Ravengard’s

Horns of the Beast

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

Horns of the Beast Adventure for Level 5 Characters Situation. A long-forgotten ruin is rumored to hold a fiendish Artifact called the Horns of the Beast. A villain hopes to claim the Artifact and

their journey, if anything. 1d20 Encounter 1–14 No encounter 15 An Indifferent Giant Ape protects its territory; its primary concern is getting the party to leave. 16 A Hostile Tyrannosaurus Rex is

Keranos as Campaign Villain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Keranos as Campaign Villain Because Keranos doesn’t readily concern himself with quandaries of good versus evil, it is easy to use him as a villain. The god might be driven by frustration at mortals

of mortal knowledge inconsistent and slow. He empowers a champion to grant vast knowledge to any person or beast she touches. The advent of sagacious cattle, wolves, and children greatly disrupts (and

Council of Four

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

goes out of his way to avoid stress. He shows well in social situations, but is easily manipulated in the political arena. He is known for listening with concern, showing an earnest desire to help

, making promises to look into things, and then doing nothing. As a result, a great deal of the citizenry’s scorn lies heaped upon Duke Portyr’s shoulders. Duke Portyr expressed concern about Ravengard’s

Oh, Momma!

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

who were surprised can’t act until the next round. A character can use an action and a pair of oars to row the jolly boat 10 feet horizontally in any direction along the gravity plane shared by

Topolah’s asteroid and the Second Wind. Unlike the jolly boat, Big Momma flies through space like a fish through water and can move in any direction. Belly of the Beast If slain, Big Momma regurgitates a partially digested dwarf skeleton wearing a fish suit (see the Astral Adventurer’s Guide).

Banderhobb

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

accomplishes its mission with no concern for the harm it suffers or causes. Its only desire is to serve and succeed. A banderhobb that is assigned to track down a target is particularly dangerous

. A banderhobb fulfills its duties until its existence ends. When it expires, usually several days after its birth, it leaves behind only tarry goo and wisps of shadow. Legends tell of an ominous tower

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