been before devout creature resisted

Queen Forfallen

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

berserkers (see this chapter). Queen Forfallen is a strong human woman with long, red hair. Although the rusting curse has transformed most of her extremities into metal, she’s thus far resisted

16, one creature Forfallen can see within 20 feet. The target has Disadvantage on this save if it has the Poisoned condition. First Failure: The target has the Restrained condition and repeats the

Rot Troll

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Rancid Degeneration. At the end of each of the troll’s turns, each creature within 5 feet of it takes 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rancid Degeneration

rot troll becomes unable to regenerate, though the troll still heals normally. The creature courses with necrotic energy; simply standing near a rot troll exposes other creatures to lethal emanations

Venom Troll

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Poison Splash. When the troll takes damage of any type but psychic, each creature within 5 feet of the troll takes 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Poison Splash

Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction

Spirit Troll

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 19 (3d10 + 3

", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 19 (3d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"3d10+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage.A troll blasted with

Dire Troll

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

"} slashing damage. Whirlwind of Claws (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Whirlwind of Claws"}. Each creature within 10 feet of the troll must make a DC 19

shaped by the ritual magic of evil spellcasters or by trolls’ own practices, as is the case for dire trolls. Vaprak the Destroyer Although trolls are rarely devout and seldom ponder spiritual

Hierophant Medusa

Monsters The Book of Many Things

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Constrict", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, and if the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the grappled condition (escape DC 20). Until

this grapple ends, the target has the restrained condition, and the medusa can’t constrict another creature. Final Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit

Background

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

Background Remarkable individuals from all walks of life seek their destinies among the lands of Theros, from devout servants of the gods, to triumph-hungry athletes. (NOAH BRADLEY) While the

character’s backstory, consider how the gods have influenced your life. The gods are pervasive in the stories and cultures of Theros, and even their devout followers shouldn’t feel bound to choose a faith

Kuo-toa Archpriest

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

. An archpriest’s belief in its god is so fervent that it manifests the powers of a high cleric. The archpriest can also bestow spells to devout underlings called whips. One or more of these whips are

can strip it of its spellcasting ability, if not its life. The archpriest’s decrees are enforced by monitors, devout kuo-toa that act as the archpriest’s eyes and ears. Monitors are deadly hand-to-hand

Lizardfolk Subchief

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

Lizardfolk Subchief The lizardfolk subchief (seen in Danger at Dunwater) is a devout priest of Semuanya, pursuing the worship of its god in a manner similar to a cleric. It wields a dagger crafted of

a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature that fails this saving throw is also frightened until the end of its next turn.

Sahuagin High Priestess

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

Sahuagin High Priestess A sahuagin high priestess is the most devout and ferocious of all Sekolah’s worshipers. Armed with a staff studded with jagged shark’s teeth, she can be seen leading dark

Perception 16 Languages Sahuagin Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Blood Frenzy. The high priestess has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn’t have all its hit points. Limited

Guardian of the Gulch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

Guardian of the Gulch When the dwarves abandoned their mine, a particularly devout priest of Dumathoin called Sister Silvergranite insisted that she stay behind to guard the buried dead. She lived a

the nearest creature, either living or undead, but ignores the gnomes. If the statue is destroyed, the eidolon emerges from the moonstone, appearing as a ghostly dwarf dressed in holy raiments of

Ephara's Villains

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

deity or her worshipers. Since many of Ephara’s most devout followers are scholars, they commonly use magically constructed creatures in their plans. The vast majority of villains associated with Ephara

few foes likely to serve the god’s will. Ephara’s urn is a fountain of blessings (NOAH BRADLEY) Ephara’s Monsters Challenge Creature Source 1/8 Guard MM 1/2 Anvilwrought raptor MOoT

Oath of Conquest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

most fiercely resisted by other paladins of this oath, who believe that the hell knights have wandered too far into darkness. Tenets of Conquest A paladin who takes this oath has the tenets of

options. See the Sacred Oath class feature for how Channel Divinity works. Conquering Presence. You can use your Channel Divinity to exude a terrifying presence. As an action, you force each creature

Colossus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Colossus Titanic Vessel of Divine Might Habitat: Any; Treasure: Relics Colossi are massive Constructs created by the devout to reflect the nature of a deity, which could be benevolent or wicked

straight away from itself. Radiant Ray. Ranged Attack Roll: +18, range 300 ft. Hit: 22 (4d10) Radiant damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition. Divine Beam

Campaign Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

wrath? Will these rampages continue? What might appease the creature? Assault or Invasion. A dragon might attack a stronghold of civilization, or an army marching under Tiamat’s banner with dragon

kind of creature or the depletion of a resource. What if gold or magic items are scarce because dragons have collected almost all such wealth in their hoards? New Organization. The new organization

Dire Troll

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

tears from its victims and grafts onto itself. Over time, these creatures can accumulate many limbs. VAPRAK THE DESTROYER Although trolls are hardly devout and seldom ponder spiritual questions

, greenish creature strongly resembling a troll. It’s given to fits of mindless destruction and is constantly paranoid about the plots and ambitions of other deities. Among trolls, Vaprak is believed to

Hierophant Medusa

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

Hierophant Medusa Sometimes deeply devout people, usually either Humanoids or medusas, dedicate themselves to a cause and are transformed by a deity or magic into hierophant medusas—beings with

, it makes two Wrathful Strike attacks. Constrict. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage, and if the target is a Medium or smaller creature

Sphinxes

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

embodied spirits, brought into the mortal realm by devout prayer or direct intervention. A sphinx maintains its vigil tirelessly, not needing to sleep or eat. It rarely engages with others of its kind

, knowing no other life except its sacred mission. Magical Tests. The secrets and treasures a sphinx guards remain under divine protection, so that when a creature fails a sphinx’s test, the path to the

Secret of the Black Cabin

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

the wind sweeping down from the Reghed Glacier. Six months ago, Macreadus, a sage and devout follower of Lathander (god of the dawn and rebirth), formed a plan to end Auril’s everlasting winter. He

confines of the Black Cabin, where Macreadus can observe the results. Once he sees the device working as intended, his spirit departs to the afterlife. Dying in the Black Cabin If a creature with an

Harrowhall Locations

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

30 feet to a second floor that is even with the keep’s battlements. This upper room is filled with levers and pulleys that control the drawbridge and portcullis mechanisms. A creature can use an

party known as Fate’s Devout. Wielding divine magic, they traveled across the realm to carry out Istus’s will. They came to this keep because they heard it was holy to Istus, but Gremorly killed them. The

14. Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

magic weapon has no bonus to attack or damage rolls. A creature can attune to it, and the weapon enlarges or reduces to be an appropriate size for that creature. Once during this adventure, as an action

adamantine weapons. It has AC 15, a damage threshold of 10, and 100 hit points. When the Steinfang drops to 0 hit points, it explodes, and each creature on or above the island must make a DC 15

Trolls

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

trolls are rarely devout and seldom ponder spiritual questions, some fear and venerate the entity known as Vaprak the Destroyer. Vaprak’s true nature is something of a mystery, but Vaprak is always

portrayed as a horrid, misshapen, greenish creature strongly resembling a troll. Vaprak is given to fits of mindless destruction and uncontrollably fears the plots and ambitions of other deities

Wreck of the Marshal

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

cave. They can’t stand the painful memories that come from looking at their old ship. The ghosts are devout followers of St. Cuthbert, and they attack any creature they see committing an illegal or

. Wreck Features The Marshal has the following features: Barnacles. The outside of the Marshal is covered in all manner of sharp barnacles. A creature that is pushed against the outside of the ship by

Exploring the Cemetery

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

spoken aloud as an action. Any undead creature that moves within 5 feet of an empowered statue for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there takes 5 (1d10) radiant damage. Each pillar is hollow

and houses an incorporeal undead creature: four shadows and four specters in total. Seven of the undead emerge from the pillars to attack any character who attempts to enter the chapel. The specter

Vizeran's Scheme

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

manipulator. No more devout than I in the service of the Spider Queen, he arranged for my disgrace and exile. Deprived of my considerable skills, my house fell to our rival, House Do’Urden. Gromph became

there might be a different means of sending the demon lords back to the Abyss (see “Vizeran’s Plan”). What Vizeran Wants Like any other sane creature, Vizeran has no wish to see the Underdark become

Necropolis Locations (Y20-Y29)

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

staff’s charges to accomplish. If a creature attuned to the staff uses an action to expend 10 or more of its charges while touching the staff to the obelisk, power surges from the staff and triggers

the following devastating events: The staff splits in half, triggering its Retributive Strike property (see the staff’s description in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Any creature within 120 feet of the

Howling Caves Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

boiling water. A creature that enters the water for the first time on its turn or starts its turn there takes 7 (2d6) fire damage. In addition, steam renders the cave lightly obscured. Floating Corpses

checks made by creatures in the chasm. Thunder. Thunder momentarily fills the chasm. Each creature in the chasm must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, it takes 10 (3d6) thunder

Class Training

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

unmistakable sign. I dropped everything to serve the divine. 4 Although I was always devout, it wasn’t until I completed a pilgrimage that I knew my true calling. 5 I used to serve in my religion’s bureaucracy

magical doorway. 4 When I was faced with a terrible crisis, I prayed to any being who would listen, and the creature that answered became my patron. 5 My future patron visited me in my dreams and offered

Werewolves in the Mist

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

. Only then can the order mount an organized assault. As you prepare to depart, a knight of the order named Lanniver Strayl offers you his blessing. Lanniver Strayl (LG male human knight), a devout

to Daggerford bearing news that alliance agents have not only captured one of the werewolves but also conducted a thorough interrogation before putting the creature out of its misery. Eravien Haund (LN

Demon Types

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

Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages Abyssal, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 19 (22,000 XP) Death Throes. When the balor dies, it explodes, and each creature within 30 feet

aren’t being worn or carried, and it destroys the balor’s weapons. Fire Aura. At the start of each of the balor’s turns, each creature within 5 feet of it takes 10 (3d6) fire damage, and flammable

Gate of Illumination Locations

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

a seed.” A character who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (History or Religion) check recognizes these statues as devout figures from local legends who earned the favor of the gods. If Ollin is with

embroidered with colorful, geometrically stylized animals. This is a tan bag of tricks. Any creature created by the bag looks artistically stylized in a manner similar to the embroidery on the bag. This

Cobblehook Cove Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

the young man looms an enormous wormlike creature with tentacles around its beaked mouth. The cook is Pierre Kalison (Medium Tough), grandson of tavern owner Vatri Whistlebaum. Pierre has been

to Sablewing by name. When the black dragon seized control of the crew, Pierre and a few others refused to swear loyalty to him. Sablewing killed the other Corsairs who resisted but spared Pierre and

NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

twenty sling stones. Roleplaying Information Zi Liang is a devout worshiper of Chauntea, the Earth Mother. She has considerably less faith in Goldenfields’ defenders, so she patrols the temple

, Perception +3 Senses passive Perception 13 Languages Common Actions Bearhug. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage, and the target is

Locations A - D

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

an inn: the venerable, popular, and several-times-expanded Watchful Knight. The inn was named for an inoperative helmed horror that once stood in the common room. The creature mysteriously vanished

Encounter”). Map 3.2: Beorunna’s Well View Player Version Ancient Relic The altar is a blood-spattered stone block, 9 feet long by 6 feet wide by 3 feet tall, weighing several tons. A creature as

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