become been diffusing carrion remote

Carrion Stalker

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Multiattack. The carrion stalker makes three Tentacle attacks. If it is attached to a creature, it can replace one Tentacle attack with Larval Burst, if available. Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +5

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, and the carrion stalker attaches to the target and pulls itself into the target’s space. While attached, the carrion stalker moves with the target and has

Otyugh Mutate

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

", "rollAction":"Chitin Slam", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage and have the stunned condition until the end of the mutate’s next turn.Rising from piles of carrion and filth

metamorphosis as the powers of the Far Realm rewrite the fundamentals of the creature’s existence. Any creature can become a mutate and transform to exhibit physical characteristics associated

Young Kruthik

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

feed primarily on offal and one another. Within a month, the survivors become young kruthiks large enough to hunt and defend themselves. Kruthiks Kruthiks are chitin-covered reptiles that hunt in

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

Harpy Matriarch

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

constructs or undead, showing each creature achieving whatever it most desires. An affected creature must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or drop whatever it is holding and become paralyzed

until the end of its next turn.Happy to watch its flock squabble over carrion in Tammeraut's Fate, this gray-feathered matron of the harpies is surrounded by a cloud of magical spirits resembling skeletal seabirds.

Neo-Otyugh

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution saving throw against disease or become poisoned until the disease is cured. Every 24 hours that

perpetually ravenous maw. Like an otyugh, a neo-otyugh buries itself under mounds of offal and carrion to ambush prey. Their improved intellect and innate spellcasting makes them especially effective against humanoid targets, as they use their powers of control to split off a straggler from a party, then attack.

Kruthik Hive Lord

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

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 Constructs, Elementals, Oozes, and Undead, and they use such creatures to help guard their hive. They are smart enough to barricade some tunnels and dig new ones that keep their neighbors away from their eggs.

Valtagar Steelshadow

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

attacks, and makes Strength checks and Strength saving throws with advantage. If Valtagar lacks the space to become Large, he attains the maximum size possible in the space available. Invisibility

and queens, while evil ones rule as tyrants and pursue lichdom. Those who are neither good nor evil sequester themselves in remote towers to practice their magic without interruption. An archmage

Markos Delphi

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

saving throw or become poisoned for 1 minute. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Psychic Orb. Ranged Spell Attack: +5

. This quest for understanding became Markos’s obsession. He sequestered himself and his fellow researchers in the remote Delphi Mansion. Markos used astrology-based magic to attempt to contact

Catoblepas

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

of carrion, and wallowing in mire. A catoblepas might be found with the one mate it chooses for life and, on occasion, with a calf. A catoblepas attacks anyone that moves too close, especially if

environment, such as healing herbs and clean water, become degraded, and swamp gases take on a hint of the catoblepas’s foulness. Animals in the area are more aggressive and liable to be diseased

Adult Kruthik

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

Ancient Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened

abandoned mines, silver dragons covet the lost outposts of humanoid civilization. An abandoned mountaintop citadel or a remote tower raised by a long-dead wizard is the sort of lair that every silver

Adult Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

"} bludgeoning damage. Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1

mines, silver dragons covet the lost outposts of humanoid civilization. An abandoned mountaintop citadel or a remote tower raised by a long-dead wizard is the sort of lair that every silver dragon

Sibriex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Creature.Thought to be as old as the Abyss itself, sibriexes haunt remote parts of that plane, where they use their vile abilities to create new horrors and they seek ancient lore. Rivulets of blood and

;25 The target’s eyes become beacons, filling a 15-foot cone with dim light when they are open. 26–30 A pair of wings, either feathered or leathery, sprout from the target’s

Orcus Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

. The least of these become ghoul;ghouls and zombie;zombies who serve in his legions, while his favored servants are the cultists and necromancers who murder the living and then manipulate the dead

stench of rotting flesh, and buzzing flies grow thick within the region, even when there is no carrion to be found. If a humanoid spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile of the lair, that creature must

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

; Gimble, Notes from a Treasure Hunter Firbolg tribes cloister in remote forest strongholds, preferring to spend their days in quiet harmony with the woods. When provoked, firbolgs demonstrate

, typically those used to mask their presence, and many go on to master nature magic. Firbolgs who become druids serve as stronghold leaders. With every action the tribe takes, the druids weigh not only

Scion of Memnor

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

turn.A slumbering scion of Memnor appears as a dense, slowly drifting tower of clouds that never dissipates. Often, this cloud lingers over a remote valley, creating a constantly overcast sky. Sapient

’ gods are enormously powerful beings who infuse the world around them with primeval magic. In many worlds, they slumber and have become part of the landscape. In this case, each scion is enclosed in

Cradle of the Cloud Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

have the deafened condition for 1 minute.A slumbering scion of Memnor appears as a dense, slowly drifting tower of clouds that never dissipates. Often, this cloud lingers over a remote valley, creating

inspiration.) Scions of giants’ gods are enormously powerful beings who infuse the world around them with primeval magic. In many worlds, they slumber and have become part of the landscape. In

Baernaloth

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

has the charmed condition until the end of its next turn. A creature charmed in this way treats its allies as foes, and the colors of its body and equipment become shades of gray. On a successful save

on some other plane, baernaloths lair in remote mountain crags and secluded caves. Their lairs have ample places to house and restrain “guests,” particularly those the baernaloths keep

The Blacktongues

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

The Blacktongues A year ago, Halaster used his magic to transport the Blacktongue tribe of bullywugs, along with its small army of giant frogs and giant toads, from a remote marshland to this level

of Undermountain. He seeded them into those parts of Slitherswamp once controlled by the yuan-ti. The bullywugs were quick to capture and domesticate four carrion crawlers and a hydra. Halaster also

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

spore druid responsible for a large rot farm. 5 There’s a troll in a remote area of the undercity who seems to find me interesting — and who knows more than you’d think. 6 An

elf lich is determined to see me become a lich someday, too. 7 A medusa decided it would be more fun to recruit me into the guild than to kill me. 8 I know a findbroker who can locate

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

human might through facial expressions and gestures. An aarakocra might become frustrated with people who fail to pick up on the nuances; an aarakocra’s threat might be taken as a jest and vice

miles on a side, with each tribe hunting in the lands nearest to their colony, ranging farther should game become scarce. A typical colony consists of one large, open-roofed nest made of woven vines

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or take 17 (5d6);{"diceNotation":"5d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Spore Salvo", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage and become poisoned for 1 minute

away in a more remote chamber, draped in illusion spells and protected by traps and magical alarms. When triggered, those alarms summon the dragon’s minions and allies first, followed by the

Carrion Stalker

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

it. If a creature is reduced to 0 hit points by the infestation, it dies. The larvae remain in the corpse, and one survives to become a fully grown carrion stalker in 1d4 weeks. Any effect that cures diseases or removes the poisoned condition that targets the corpse instantly kills the larvae.

Carrion Stalker A carrion stalker begins life as a pale larva that infests a corpse. Over the course of weeks, this grub burrows, feeds, and grows, ultimately developing into a chitinous mass of

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

help by paying for improved roofs and lamps in your neighborhood, causing the entire community to celebrate your deed. 4 Fueled by alcohol, you faced down a carrion crawler that slunk out of the

one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful) 3 Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic) 4 Might. If I become

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

succeed on a DC 19 Constitution saving throw or take 28 (8d6);{"diceNotation":"8d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage and become poisoned for 1 minute. The

the rest of the lair, this chamber is lit by phosphorescent fungal blooms that give off soft green, blue, and purple light. Hoard Chamber. The dragon’s hoard is hidden away in a more remote

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

Those who think of other planes at all consider them remote, distant realms, but planar influence can be felt throughout the world. It sometimes manifests in beings who, through an accident of birth

size and strength makes them natural soldiers, though, and with their stoic demeanor, they can encourage others and become great leaders. Many earth genasi live underground, where they can be in their

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

elemental planes, and other dangerous spots far from the eyes of land-bound folk. Long-established guardians of the deep ocean floor, in recent years the noble tritons have become increasingly active in

remote even merfolk and sea elves rarely encounter them. Haughty Nobles As a result of their isolation and limited understanding of the Material Plane, tritons can come across as haughty and

Otyugh

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

end in spiky, leaf-like appendages that the otyugh uses to shovel food into its gaping maw. An otyugh buries itself under mounds of offal and carrion, leaving only its sensory stalk exposed. When an

to urge sentient creatures toward their lairs, sometimes by pretending to be something else. Dwellers in Darkness. Otyughs tolerate bright light only when considerable stores of carrion or garbage

Sample Poisons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

3 (1d6) poison damage. After three successful saves, the poison ends. Carrion Crawler Mucus (Contact). This poison must be harvested from a dead or incapacitated carrion crawler. A creature subjected

if it takes damage or if another creature takes an action to shake it awake. Essence of Ether (Inhaled). A creature subjected to this poison must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or become

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead

the remote fortress where she’s stationed. Corlie asks the characters to come to the stronghold and serve on behalf of the five great Sword Coast cities that are jointly restoring the fortress. The

: Allies in Danger. A character’s family or loved ones in the Western Heartlands send word about how dangerous the area has become and how happy they are to hear that the nearby Ironspine Keep is being

Elf Fighter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

stood up to an abusive ship captain once, so other dockworkers look up to you. Someday, you’ll come into your own. You’ll be a hero. Personal Goal: Determine Your Destiny. In the remote cloister of

justice. Maybe Elder Runara can help you determine exactly what your heroic destiny is and set you on the right path to fulfill it, so you can become the hero you know you’re meant to be. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF

Mystery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Mystery Who stole three legendary magic weapons and hid them away in a remote dungeon, leaving a cryptic clue to their location? Who placed the duke into a magical slumber, and what can be done to

the greater mystery only once in a while; individual adventures might be at best tangentially related to that theme. A diet of nothing but puzzles can become frustrating, so be sure to mix up the

Chapter 19: Skull

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Things has multiplied through the multiverse, the Grim Harrow’s goal has become increasingly difficult. Nevertheless, this menace scours the multiverse for any version of the deck, destroying anyone or

anything that gets in the way. Consisting of Undead creatures of varying strength—from shadows and carrion birds to powerful champions of violence and despair—the Grim Harrow is an antagonist for

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

concentration can be concentrated on by a remote user. The Infernal Machine’s effects have a spell save DC of 14 or the attuned user’s spell save DC, whichever is higher. Summon Monster. When first

finish a short rest, up to 100 silver pieces already in your possession become gold pieces, and up to 100 copper pieces become silver pieces. All coins you touch become worthless tin. 27

Kruthiks

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

where many other kruthiks have died. Slaying a sufficient number of kruthiks in one area might cause the remaining hive members to move elsewhere. Sharper Weapons. Although they can feed on carrion

foe, they become frenzied and even more lethal. Shared Lair. Kruthiks abide the presence of constructs, elementals, oozes, and undead, and use such creatures to help guard their hive. Kruthiks are

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