before bards dying chasing reactions

Krull

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

prepared: Cantrips (at will): chill touch, mending, resistance, sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, detect evil and good, false life, inflict wounds, ray of

Constitution saving throws. While in his shell, Krull is prone, his speed is 0 and can't increase, he has disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws, he can't take reactions, and the only action he can take is to emerge from his shell.

The Gardener

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

unconscious condition but is stable instead of dying. Breath of Tranquility (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Breath of Tranquility"}. The Gardener exhales soporific

(as an action), TeleportThe Gardener can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn. Pacification. When a creature within 120 feet of the Gardener damages the Gardener, that creature

War Priest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

(at will): light, mending, sacred flame, spare the dying 1st level (4 slots): divine favor, guiding bolt, healing word, shield of faith 2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration, magic weapon

hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage. Reactions Guided Strike (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The priest grants a +10 bonus to an attack roll made by itself or

Zarak

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

garrote, so that he can hear the dying breath of his hapless prey. If defeat seems likely, he quaffs his potion of invisibility and flees. Zarak Medium Humanoid (Orc), Chaotic Evil Armor Class 14

Zarak can’t grapple another creature or use Assassin’s Whim. Bonus Actions Assassin’s Whim. Zarak takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action. Reactions Uncanny Dodge. Zarak halves the damage he takes from an attack made against him, provided he can see the attacker.

The Gardener's Lair

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

the Gardener wills it to (no action required). A creature reduced to 0 hit points by the vine has the unconscious condition but is stable instead of dying. Breath of Tranquility (Recharge 5–6). The

) 1/day each: Heroes’ Feast (as an action), Teleport Reactions The Gardener can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn. Pacification. When a creature within 120 feet of the

4. Fungi Thicket

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

through it, or by eating pygmywort mushrooms first to move through without disturbing the other fungi present. If the characters are chasing Droki, he uses the thicket to his advantage, eating a

save, the creature lapses into a state of euphoric bliss. While in this state, the creature can’t take actions, bonus actions, or reactions, and must use all of its movement to dance and twirl about. At

Viari

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

vengeance. Viari’s career as an adventurer was nearly cut short during a battle of which the bards still sing. Unleashing a devastating attack with the aptly named Apocalypse Dagger, the rogue destroyed a

. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) piercing damage. Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d4 + 5) piercing damage. Reactions Uncanny Dodge. Viari halves the damage that he takes from an attack that hits him. He must be able to see the attacker.

Omin Dran

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

dying, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): bless, command, divine favor, shield of faith 2nd level (3 slots): enhance ability, hold person, magic weapon, silence, spiritual weapon 3rd level (3 slots

. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage. Reactions War God’s Blessing (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). When a creature within 30 feet of Omin makes an attack roll, but before learning whether it hits or misses, Omin can grant the creature a +10 bonus to that roll.

Living Portent

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

guidance and minions seem to help for a time but whose influence inevitably leads to disaster. Hadar, the Dark Hunger. A cinder-red dying star that siphons life from its minions to avert its own

its game statistics (other than its size and Brilliance trait). The transformation ends if the living portent is reduced to 0 hit points or uses a bonus action to end it. Reactions Price of

Draconian Mastermind

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

poisonous gas. They also have formidable claws and teeth they use to rend foes in close combat. Dying draconian masterminds are a sight to behold, as their magical essence coalesces as a ball of

: dimension door, disguise self, sending Reactions Magic Shield (3/Day). When the draconian is hit by an attack roll, it can create an invisible barrier of magical force around itself, granting it a +5 bonus to its AC against that attack and potentially causing the attack to miss.

Hlam

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 18, +10 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, sacred flame, spare the dying 1st

) necrotic damage. Wholeness of Body (Recharges after a Long Rest). Hlam regains 60 hit points. Reactions Deflect Missile. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, Hlam deflects the

Arkhan's Tower

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

): chill touch, mending, resistance, sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, detect evil and good, false life, inflict wounds, ray of sickness 2nd level (3

reactions, and the only action he can take is to emerge from his shell. In addition to its undead defenses, the tower has four smaller dragons living inside it: a young black dragon named Slarkas

Prismari Scholars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

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

moves within 5 feet of any other creature during this bonus action, that creature must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw, or the creature is knocked prone and it can’t take reactions until the start of its next turn. A creature can suffer this effect only once during a turn.

NPCs by Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

until the end of its next turn. Reactions Precognitive Insight (3/Day). When the mage or a creature it can see makes an attack roll, a saving throw, or an ability check, the mage can cause the roll to

) hit points. Reactions Parry. Aurelia adds 7 to her AC against one melee attack that would hit her. To do so, Aurelia must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon. Unyielding. When

The Seldarine

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

be with. Stories of Hanali’s romantic adventures among elves and other mortals are perennial favorites when sung by elf bards and poets. In Arvandor, Hanali maintains a hidden pool called Evergold

least a century. More than a few elves claim to have experienced this benefit, and the truth of it is attested by many bards — sometimes in all earnestness, sometimes with a knowing wink. Priests of

Stone Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

would rather not do or that they’re unable to perform, such as chasing kobolds out of a narrow cave or retrieving something from deep within a lake. (Stone giants are poor swimmers; they dislike

the chamber inside each stone giant settlement where they “reside.” A dead (or sometimes merely dying) stone giant is carried into the ancestors’ chamber and leaned upright against the end of one of

Temples of Extraction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

in this zone. 104. Temple of Savagery This chamber of red marble rings with the dying screams of humanoids. The sounds arouse feelings of violence. Creatures. A Red Wizard evoker (see appendix B

attack roll, until the end of the creature’s next turn. It can use no other reactions during this time. Chosen of Bhaal. This shrine contains a Chosen of Bhaal named Torlin Silvershield, who was

Tomb Locations

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

) force damage. Crystal Dart. Ranged Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) force damage. Reactions Spell Deflection. In response to a spell attack missing the golem

) after that time. See the “Conclusion” section for more information. If the characters destroy Valin’s heart before defeating her, she says the following before dying: “Fate defies me. So be it. But

Locations R - U

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

are even more formidable than the knights and have served the city well for years. Silverymoon is also a haven for Harpers — not surprising, given that many Harpers are wizards and bards. Grand and

barn for treasure, chasing chickens and swine in the field, or dancing around 1d4 tied-up prisoners (commoners). The goblins have covered their captives’ heads with old buckets, flowerpots, and

Metallic Dragons

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

one. Slowing Breath. The dragon exhales gas in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 22 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature can’t use reactions, its

Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature can’t use reactions, its speed is halved, and it can’t make more than one attack on its turn. In addition, the creature can use either an action

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