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Astarion's Book of Hungers
, Gaming Set (same as above), Fine Clothes, Glass Bottle, Mirror, Perfume, Pouch, Tinderbox, 19 GP; or (B) 50 GP
You grew to adulthood in the beating heart of a large city, such as Baldur’s
, whether over a high-stakes game or at a high-class soiree. You might have been thrown out of an establishment or ten, but only by people who don’t know how to party.
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
autognome might have an actual beating heart in its chest cavity, while another might be powered by stardust or intricate clockwork gears.
Roll on the Autognome History table or choose an entry that
, such as rolling or point buy.
The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You’re free to follow those suggestions or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers
: Choose A or B: (A) Dagger, Gaming Set (same as above), Fine Clothes, Glass Bottle, Mirror, Perfume, Pouch, Tinderbox, 19 GP; or (B) 50 GP
You grew to adulthood in the beating heart of a large city, such
secrets, whether over a high-stakes game or at a high-class soiree. You might have been thrown out of an establishment or ten, but only by people who don’t know how to party.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
danger. A cockatrice flies into the face of any threat, squawking and madly beating its wings as its head darts out to peck. The smallest scratch from a cockatrice’s beak can spell doom as its victim
slowly turns to stone from the injury.
Cockatrice
Small monstrosity, unaligned
Armor Class 11
Hit Points 27 (6d6 + 6)
Speed 20 ft., fly 40 ft.
STR
6 (−2)
DEX
12 (+1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
it is detected, the bronze scout deters pursuers by sending electrical shocks through the ground while it retreats to safety. Bronze Scout
Medium construct, unaligned
Armor Class 13
Hit Points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
to the shrine stand ajar. If the tide of battle turns against Chief Yorb, he retreats into the shrine with his elite guards and bars the doors. A character can force open the barred doors with a
the floor in front of another double door is a mosaic depicting a frog-like humanoid beating a leopard that has snakes emerging from its shoulders. Cuneiform inscriptions are woven above and below
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the dragon to provide a distraction, allowing the character to move to a safer location or use a class feature that relies on an ally being near the dragon (such as Sneak Attack). What Can Vellynne Do
, Vellynne can’t drop below 1 hit point. If she is reduced to 1 hit point, she either retreats to somewhere safe or uses her next action to cast vampiric touch, draining the life force of her nearest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
spelljamming ship tries to enter the ship’s air envelope and stow away, remaining secluded and invisible until it finds a sleeping victim it can attack. It retreats rather than allows itself to perish in a
confrontation. Feyr
Large Aberration, Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 88 (16d10)
Speed 0 ft., fly 50 ft. (hover)
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
. Mark one victory and advance to Event 2: “The Storm Breaks.” The party retreats. The undead spill into the town. Proceed to Event 5: “Streets of Rage.” Event 2. The Storm Breaks If the defenders hold
docks! The party holds the line. Mark one victory and advance to Event 6: “Rolling Thunder.” The party retreats. The cultists of Talos surge into the town. Go to Event 5: “Streets of Rage.” Event 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
tribe of korreds gathers weekly to perform ceremonial dances, beating out rhythms on stone with their hooves and clubs. Korreds typically flee from other creatures but become aggressive when they
who attempts to cut it without permission. Korred
Small Fey, Typically Chaotic Neutral
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 93 (11d6 + 55)
Speed 30 ft., burrow 30 ft.
STR
23 (+6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Adult Blue Dracolich Adult Blue Dracolich
Huge undead, lawful evil
Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points 225 (18d12 + 108)
Speed 40 ft., burrow 30 ft., fly 80 ft.
STR
25 (+7
succeed on a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw or take 14 (2d6 + 7) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. After beating its wings this way, the dracolich can fly up to half its flying speed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
are usually folded under its carapace, but the speedy flier can also beat its wings to create a horrible sound or to spread a toxic dust. Gigant Gargantuan Monstrosity, Unaligned
Armor Class 17
horrid droning sound by rapidly beating its wings. Each creature within 10 feet of the gigant must succeed on a DC 19 Constitution saving throw or take 10 (3d6) thunder damage and have the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
). They often gather with other korreds to perform ceremonial dances, beating out rhythms on stone with their hooves and clubs. In the depths of the Material Plane, korreds typically flee from other
. Korred
Small Fey, Typically Chaotic Neutral
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 93 (11d6 + 55)
Speed 30 ft., burrow 30 ft.
STR
23 (+6)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
20 (+5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
by evil gods. An evil empyrean can’t survive long on the Upper Planes and usually retreats to the Material Plane, where it can rule over a kingdom of mortals as an indomitable tyrant. Immortal Titans
Huge celestial (titan), chaotic good (75%) or neutral evil (25%)
Armor Class 22 (natural armor)
Hit Points 313 (19d12 + 190)
Speed 50 ft., fly 50 ft., swim 50 ft.
STR
30 (+10)
DEX
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
segmented body remains buried. If detected, it sends electrical shocks through the ground toward pursuers while it retreats. Clockwork Bronze Scout
Medium Construct, Unaligned
Armor Class 13
Hit
, Unaligned
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 91 (14d8 + 28)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
3 (-4)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
1 (-5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, including Xardorok if he’s present, use Enlarge before joining the fight. If defeat seems likely, Xardorok retreats to area X22 and uses the elevator to make his way toward area X8, where he hopes
X28: three duergar hammerers (see appendix C). If defeat seems likely, Xardorok retreats and makes his final stand in Deep Duerra’s temple (area X29). X24. Forge. Any creature that touches the forge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
lightning across its scales, giving additional thunderous power to the beating of its enormous wings. Aerosaur Gargantuan Monstrosity (Dinosaur), Unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points
ground. Clouds often seem to gather around its head, which can reach as high as 150 feet off the ground. Claudio Pozas Altisaur Gargantuan Monstrosity (Dinosaur), Unaligned
Armor Class 15 (natural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
secluded area of the forest. Heart Seers. Sprites can sense whether a creature is good or evil by the sound and feeling of its beating heart. Weighing the balance of a creature’s past actions, a sprite can
in times of trouble. Sprite
Tiny fey, neutral good
Armor Class 15 (leather armor)
Hit Points 2 (1d4)
Speed 10 ft., fly 40 ft.
STR
3 (−4)
DEX
18 (+4)
CON
10 (+0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
tribe of korreds gathers weekly to perform ceremonial dances, beating out rhythms on stone with their hooves and clubs. In the depths of the Material Plane, korreds typically flee from other creatures
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 102 (12d6 + 60)
Speed 30 ft., burrow 30 ft.
STR
23 (+6)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
20 (+5)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
15 (+2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
he’s in danger of being unmasked, he retreats to his tower (see chapter 11) or some other quiet corner of Strahd’s domain. Rictavio’s Traits Ideal. “Evil cannot go unchallenged.” Bond. “To protect those
I love, I must keep them distant and hidden from my enemies.” Flaw. “I am cursed. Thus, I will never have peace.” Rictavio
Medium humanoid (human), lawful good
Armor Class 12 (leather armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
character retreats into his or her mind and becomes paralyzed. The effect ends if the character takes any damage. 21–30 The character becomes incapacitated and spends the duration screaming, laughing, or
involve Strength or Dexterity. 76–85 The character suffers from partial amnesia. The character knows who he or she is and retains racial traits and class features, but doesn’t recognize other people or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Madness table that lasts until cured. Short-Term Madness d100 Effect (lasts 1d10 minutes) 01-20 The character retreats into his or her mind and becomes paralyzed. The effect ends if the character
who he or she is and retains racial traits and class features, but doesn't recognize other people or remember anything that happened before the madness took effect. 86-90 Whenever the character takes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
performances only rarely. He often retreats into his lair below the cult’s guildhall for months or years at a time, but his followers know that he might emerge at any time to witness the latest spectacle
), chaotic evil
Armor Class 20 (natural armor)
Hit Points 300 (24d12 + 144)
Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft.
STR
26(+8)
DEX
15(+2)
CON
22(+6)
INT
14(+2)
WIS
18(+4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
upper-class section of the city. The majority of the city’s merchants and traders actually live and work in the Market Ward. 4. Goldenthrone This palace serves as the meeting place for the merchant
company of Syndra Silvane. For details of a sample villa, see “Merchant Prince’s Villa.” 6. Grand Souk The Grand Souk, or market, is one of the three beating hearts of Port Nyanzaru — the others being
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
“Elemental Magic Items” section. They are often wearing it when encountered. Feathergale Knight
Medium humanoid (human), lawful evil
Armor Class 16 (scale)
Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6)
Speed 30 ft
destroy unbelievers isn’t an act of terror but a demonstration of true faith. Howling Hatred Initiate
Medium humanoid (human), neutral evil
Armor Class 13 (leather)
Hit Points 9 (2d8)
Speed 30
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
potential become burrowsharks. Black Earth Guard
Medium humanoid (human), neutral evil
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
17 (+3)
DEX
11 (+0
in the cult, but the priests provide the cult leader with his or her authority over the rest of Ogrémoch’s followers. Black Earth Priest
Medium humanoid (human), neutral evil
Armor Class 17 (splint
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
(human), neutral evil
Armor Class 13 (chain shirt)
Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0
(human), neutral evil
Armor Class 14 (shield)
Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
into the rapids below (Nafik’s choice). The arm has Armor Class 19, 30 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage.
Destroying Nafik. Nafik’s heart resides in area P64. To vanquish the high
they attack. Nafik’s Heart. The heart’s glass jar is sealed to the floor in the northeast cave and can be smashed easily. The heart inside looks like an ordinary human heart, beating steadily. Nafik’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
nondescript, well-built tavern in the Blacklake District, an area that covers the northwest part of the city. The tavern boasts a mixed clientele of lesser nobles, artisans, middle-class merchants, and
particularly convincing about their ignorance, Moguhl and her bandits attack in hopes that a good beating can convince them to tell what they know. Moguhl uses the wererat stat block and wields a +1 shortsword
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Hallwinter is being held prisoner in this chamber. He is bound on the southern ledge of the cavern. The goblins have been beating and tormenting him, so he is weak and has 1 hit point. One of the goblin
magical healing. Nikki Dawes Sildar Hallwinter Sildar Hallwinter Medium Humanoid (Human), Neutral Good
Armor Class 16 (chain mail)
Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
13 (+1)
DEX
10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
characters use it. Use the statistics for the apparatus of Kwalish from chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide: Armor Class: 20 Hit Points: 200 Speed: 30 ft., swim 30 ft. (or 0 ft. for both if the
window. In another area, five clear canisters hold what appear to be still-beating hearts. Across the room, a mind flayer appears trapped inside a glass tank.
All of the active equipment in the lab
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
components. Destroying the Pillars. Each of the pillars has Armor Class 17, 50 hit points, immunity to poison and psychic damage, and vulnerability to radiant damage. Destroying the pillars prevents
successful DC 25 Strength (Athletics) check. Destroying the Book. The book has Armor Class 15, 50 hit points, resistance to cold and fire damage, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Dispelling the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
before it starts biting. If reduced to 10 hit points or fewer, the spider retreats into a nearby narrow fissure. However, it attacks again when the characters come back through this area. Treasure. If the
carrion crawler waits in the next area, resting after taking a beating from Caerhan. The creature has only 20 hit points remaining, but it’s hungry and angry. It attacks if any character enters the next
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
leading them in various meditations. At any given time, four Sacred Stone monks (see chapter 7) practice with her. Hellenrae’s instruction consists of beating her followers senseless, so the two monks are
monastery belong to the Black Earth cult. The crypt is part of the dungeon claimed by the lich Renwick, who normally can be found in his workshop (area M16). The lich retreats here to avoid confronting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
know about the strange effect in the adjacent receiving room (area G12). Once one roper is defeated, the other one retreats just inside the doorway of the receiving room to gain the protection that
your body and shatter your sanity!” Qunbraxel Medium Aberration (Mind Flayer, Warlock), Lawful Evil
Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor)
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
11 (+0