become blocks diffusing chasing received

Guardian Portrait

Monsters Curse of Strahd

caster's spell save DC or become unconscious for 1 minute. Innate Spellcasting. The portrait's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12). The portrait can innately cast the following

is indistinguishable from a normal painting.Animated objects are crafted with potent magic to follow the commands of their creators. When not commanded, they follow the last order they received to the

Prismari Apprentice

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

their personality. In the hands of Prismari students, spells that conjure fire or bend water to one’s will become vibrant and expressive showcases, thrumming with creative energy. Harnessing the

elemental forces of their magic requires precision and grace, and some students dedicate themselves to chasing the ideal of perfect control, hoping that by doing so, they can accurately express what

Humanoid Mutate

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

this transformation to become malevolent prophets and harbingers. Others find magical ways to return to their previous forms. Mutates A creature exposed to the strange energy of the Far Realm

risks developing mutations. Such a creature undergoes a metamorphosis as the powers of the Far Realm rewrite the fundamentals of the creature’s existence. Any creature can become a mutate and

Ziraj the Hunter

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

sets out to kill someone, it's because one of his friends (Davil Starsong;Davil, Istrid Horn;Istrid, Skeemo Weirdbottle;Skeemo, or Tashlyn Yafeera;Tashlyn) asked him to. The characters might become

Ziraj's prey, or Ziraj might come to their aid to eliminate a common enemy. He's the strong, silent type. The City Watch has received reports of a figure who haunts the rooftops of Waterdeep — a

Cloaker Mutate

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

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

with the Far Realm. Some creatures become mutates after prolonged exposure to Far Realm energy or magic drawn from that strange plane. Others deliberately change themselves, seeking to embrace the fell

Otyugh Mutate

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

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

with the Far Realm. Some creatures become mutates after prolonged exposure to Far Realm energy or magic drawn from that strange plane. Others deliberately change themselves, seeking to embrace the

Prismari Pledgemage

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

their personality. In the hands of Prismari students, spells that conjure fire or bend water to one’s will become vibrant and expressive showcases, thrumming with creative energy. Harnessing

the elemental forces of their magic requires precision and grace, and some students dedicate themselves to chasing the ideal of perfect control, hoping that by doing so, they can accurately express

Axe of the Dwarvish Lords Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

as the First King. When he became old, he passed the weapon, which had become his badge of office, to his heir. The rightful inheritors passed the axe on for many generations. Later, in a dark era

adventurers have made careers of chasing after rumors and plundering old vaults to find it. Magic Weapon The Axe of the Dwarvish Lords is a magic weapon that grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage

Faerie Pathlighter

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

lanterns leading weary travelers to respite. A faerie pathlighter has an almost angelic appearance. Their large, white wings become more translucent toward the edges. Motes of magical light drift around

most mortals. While ouphes are related to Eldraine’s faeries, the faeries treat them like distant (and somewhat embarrassing) cousins. Ouphes can be represented with the stat blocks for Pixie

Trostani

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

). Trostani animates one or two trees she can see within 120 feet of her, causing them to uproot themselves and become awakened tree;awakened trees (see the Monster Manual for their stat blocks) for 1 minute or

Ancient Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

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 19 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat

is up to 60 feet long, 10 feet high, and 5 feet thick, and it blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. A creature that fails

Adult Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

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 16 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the

to 60 feet long, 10 feet high, and 5 feet thick, and it blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. A creature that fails the save

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

. She also placed the “spark of magic” in him, ensuring that he would become a spellcaster. Baba Lysaga’s unhealthy attachment to the baby Strahd did not go unnoticed. After she

received several disturbing reports, Queen Ravenovia was forced to banish the midwife from the kingdom. Lysaga never saw Strahd again, but she has succeeded in staying alive to witness the triumphs of

Mahadi the Rakshasa

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

of his patron. In his role as the master of the Wandering Emporium, Mahadi has received special dispensation from Asmodeus to travel freely between the Material Plane and the Nine Hells to operate

cannot be willingly broken by the affected individual until their debt is paid in full. What Mahadi does with such defaulters depends on their capabilities. Some become indentured servants, working

Axe of the Dwarvish Lords

magic-items Dungeon Master’s Guide

, and they threw back their enemies and enjoyed an era of prosperity. This young dwarf is remembered as the First King. When he became old, he passed the weapon, which had become his badge of office

and the status it bestowed. Centuries later, the dwarves still search for the axe, and many adventurers have made careers of chasing after rumors and plundering old vaults to find it. Magic Weapon

Lady Illmarrow

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Emerald Claw, but her motives for founding the order are buried in her past. Lady Illmarrow has no interest in ruling the living. Rather, she seeks to become Queen of the Dead. The Mark of Death

child born of dragon and elf could become a godlike avatar of death. Illmarrow Rises. Even as dragons and elves fought to destroy the line of Vol, a child was born to the house: Erandis. A scion of elf

Inheritor

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

inheritor. Your bond might be directly related to your inheritance, or to the person from whom you received it. Your ideal might be influenced by what you know about your inheritance, or by what you

oppress the people. (Chaotic) 4 Might. If I become strong, I can take what I want—what I deserve. (Evil) 5 Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not

Wizard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

. Some aspire to become like the gods, shaping reality itself. Though the casting of a typical spell requires merely the utterance of a few strange words, fleeting gestures, and sometimes a pinch or

? What drew you forth from your life of study? Did your first taste of magical knowledge leave you hungry for more? Have you received word of a secret repository of knowledge not yet plundered by any

Claugiyliamatar (possessed)

Monsters Divine Contention

"} 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 19 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for

, 10 feet high, and 5 feet thick, and it blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. A creature that fails the save takes 18 (4d8

Claugiyliamatar

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

. 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 19 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A

surface within 120 feet of the dragon. The wall is up to 60 feet long, 10 feet high, and 5 feet thick, and it blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area must make a DC 15

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, ensuring that her companions’ words will be well received. Whether scholar, skald, or scoundrel, a bard weaves magic through words and music to inspire allies, demoralize foes, manipulate minds

subjects and a natural aptitude that lets them do almost anything well. Bards become masters of the talents they set their minds to perfecting, from musical performance to esoteric knowledge. Learning

Role Reversal

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

Role Reversal During a chase, it’s possible for the pursuers to become the quarry. For example, characters chasing a thief through a marketplace might draw unwanted attention from other members of

Role Reversal

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

Role Reversal During a chase, it’s possible for the pursuers to become the quarry. For example, characters chasing a thief through a marketplace might draw unwanted attention from other members of

Role Reversal

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

Role Reversal During a chase, it’s possible for the pursuers to become the quarry. For example, characters chasing a thief through a marketplace might draw unwanted attention from other members of

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

ice crystal that hovers in a space within 5 feet of her. Auril then targets a creature she can see within 60 feet of the crystal. The target must succeed on a DC 21 Charisma saving throw or become

solstice, with divine power far beyond what is reflected in the stat blocks presented here. After finishing a long rest, Auril regains any of her forms that were destroyed, provided at least one

Ship Stat Blocks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Ship Stat Blocks To aid in running adventures where ships engage in combat, undertake precise navigation, or face situations where their various capabilities become relevant, the following section presents new rules and stat blocks for a spectrum of vessels.

Ship Stat Blocks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Ship Stat Blocks To aid in running adventures where ships engage in combat, undertake precise navigation, or face situations where their various capabilities become relevant, the following section presents new rules and stat blocks for a spectrum of vessels.

Ship Stat Blocks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Ship Stat Blocks To aid in running adventures where ships engage in combat, undertake precise navigation, or face situations where their various capabilities become relevant, the following section presents new rules and stat blocks for a spectrum of vessels.

Canopic Golems

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

Canopic Golems Three of the creatures that have received Valin’s organs—Okuzor, Xemru Thaal, and Zeren Zoradius—have been transformed into canopic golems by the dark rituals the oracle learned from

The Canopic Being. Valin can see through these golems’ eyes and can speak through them as she wishes. Mayastan Sadaar, the Candlekeep sage, would have become a golem if she had not destroyed her

Canopic Golems

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

Canopic Golems Three of the creatures that have received Valin’s organs—Okuzor, Xemru Thaal, and Zeren Zoradius—have been transformed into canopic golems by the dark rituals the oracle learned from

The Canopic Being. Valin can see through these golems’ eyes and can speak through them as she wishes. Mayastan Sadaar, the Candlekeep sage, would have become a golem if she had not destroyed her

Canopic Golems

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

Canopic Golems Three of the creatures that have received Valin’s organs—Okuzor, Xemru Thaal, and Zeren Zoradius—have been transformed into canopic golems by the dark rituals the oracle learned from

The Canopic Being. Valin can see through these golems’ eyes and can speak through them as she wishes. Mayastan Sadaar, the Candlekeep sage, would have become a golem if she had not destroyed her

Character Hooks

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

Character Hooks The characters might become involved in the dangers affecting Godsbreath in any of the following ways: Awakening Festival. The characters come to Promise, Godsbreath’s largest

. They’ve received a strange message from her inviting them to Promise, but when they arrive, she’s nowhere to be found. Honored Guests. A trader the characters have had past dealings with—perhaps from the

Twists

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

opposite goal. 2 The adventurers become responsible for the safety of a noncombatant NPC. 3 The adventurers are prohibited from killing the villain, but the villain has no compunctions about killing them. 4

The adventurers have a time limit. 5 The adventurers have received false or extraneous information. 6 Completing an adventure goal fulfills a prophecy or prevents the fulfillment of a prophecy. 7 The

Twists

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

opposite goal. 2 The adventurers become responsible for the safety of a noncombatant NPC. 3 The adventurers are prohibited from killing the villain, but the villain has no compunctions about killing them. 4

The adventurers have a time limit. 5 The adventurers have received false or extraneous information. 6 Completing an adventure goal fulfills a prophecy or prevents the fulfillment of a prophecy. 7 The

Twists

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

opposite goal. 2 The adventurers become responsible for the safety of a noncombatant NPC. 3 The adventurers are prohibited from killing the villain, but the villain has no compunctions about killing them. 4

The adventurers have a time limit. 5 The adventurers have received false or extraneous information. 6 Completing an adventure goal fulfills a prophecy or prevents the fulfillment of a prophecy. 7 The

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