before beast diffusing closer replica

Dunbarrow Witch

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

allying with whatever they believe will get them closer to that power. Much of a Dunbarrow witch’s magic is performed at cauldrons and delivered as a poison or potion. The most aggressive witch

, while others animate furniture, weapons, or other objects. Feel free to build encounters with witches that include additional creatures such as animated armor, a flying sword, a rug of smothering, or a Tiny Beast acting as a spy.

Astral Elf

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Long ago, groups of elves ventured from the Feywild to the Astral Plane to be closer to their gods. Life in the Silver Void has imbued their souls with a spark of divine light. That light manifests

: Aberration, Beast, Celestial, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect

Super-Secret Basement

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

magically charged disks into special slots. Those doors open automatically, remaining open until the disks are removed. The doors cannot be opened by any other means. Replica Modrons A number of

instead has darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. It can understand Common but speaks only preprogrammed responses. If the modron has a flying speed, the replica has wings but can’t fly. The modron’s

20. Children's Room

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

. Closer to the door is a toy chest with windmills painted on its sides and a dollhouse that’s a perfect replica of the dreary edifice in which you stand. These furnishings are draped in cobwebs. Lying in

DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check find all of the house’s secret doors, including one in the attic that leads to a spiral staircase (a miniature replica of area 21). Rose and Thorn If either the

Yeenoghu

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

Yeenoghu Also known as the Beast of Butchery, Yeenoghu inspires his followers to devour any creatures they meet. In his mind, the cosmos is made up only of predators and prey. To sate his blood lust

gnolls, regardless of what creatures make it up. Yeenoghu infuses them with a cannibalistic hunger, and they know that each victim they claim draws them closer to his presence.

14. Man with the Rabbit's Head

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

transformation is permanent and can’t be undone except with a wish spell. Because he’s no longer a beast, speak with animals can’t be used to communicate with him. A character who examines the creature and

fear is somewhere to the south, and indeed he grows more nervous the closer he gets to area 17. If Rabbithead is shown the yellow sapphires from area 8, he indicates through gestures and furtive glances that the missing ones are kept in area 17.

Other Things Characters Can Do

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

duergar 10–14 Malevolent townsfolk 15–16 Thieves 17–18 Trapped beast 19–20 Walking wounded Building Collapse A damaged building collapses twenty feet away from you. The

getting closer! A duergar is using its Invisibility trait to get close enough to the character to make an attack, but the snow betrays its presence, giving the character the chance to act first. When the

Cult of Malar

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

known as the Beast Lord. Malar’s goal is to assume dominance over the forest—particularly the area around the Pool of Eternal Spring—and his agents have been hard at work brutally killing animals of all

there is no better way to demonstrate his dominance than by using his cult members to help bring forth a corrupted version of the avatar of Lurue the Unicorn to serve the Beast Lord’s ends in his

Celebrate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Sovereign Balinor, a fierce beast is brought to the city and released into an isolated section of the Depths. Anyone can participate in the Hunt by making a donation of 5 gp; the hunter (or hunting

party) who brings down the beast wins a purse of 500 gp and the blessing of Balinor. The Hunt can vary; some years multiple beasts are released and the hunter who catches the most of them is marked as

White Plume Mountain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4

years ago, the wizard Keraptis was searching for a suitable haven where he could indulge his eccentricities without fear of interference. He visited White Plume Mountain, going closer than most dared to

Wave, you must do battle With the Beast in the Boiling Bubble Crost cavern vast, where chain-links rattle Lies Whelm, past water-spouts double. Blackrazor yet remains to be won

13. Amphitheater

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

approach the amphitheater, characters can’t fail to notice giant clawed footprints in the mud. From toe to heel, each footprint spans over 5 feet. Closer to the ruin, they find long, slender feathers

“Treasure” below). Hail to the King During the day, there is a 50 percent chance that the King of Feathers rests in the amphitheater. At night, this chance decreases to 25 percent. If the beast is out

Dunbarrow Witch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

Eldraine wilds scheme. They crave power by any means, and they aren’t above cheating, sacrificing, or allying with whatever they believe will get them closer to that power. Much of a Dunbarrow witch’s magic

additional creatures such as animated armor, a flying sword, a rug of smothering, or a Tiny Beast acting as a spy. Dunbarrow Witch Medium Humanoid (Human), Typically Neutral Evil Armor Class 12 (15

Tree Cottage of the Three Mothers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

crowns also intensify the hags’ illusion of themselves as dryads and Olitor as a satyr, make the unicorn Banrion appear to be a fiendish, haggard beast, and make the fey in the unicorn’s care appear as

Mothers’ Guidance The dryad-hags lead the characters toward the clock tower bridge, but are too frightened of the unicorn to approach any closer. They leave Olitor to guide the characters the rest of the

Exploring Faunel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

to a collection of temporary structures that form a modest trading camp amid a sparse woodland. As you draw closer, the eyes of your mimir glow green. The region ahead is Faunel. The gate-town is a

creature approaching the pool, asking the creature’s business in a booming voice. The guardian attacks any non-Beast who lies, refuses to answer, or tries to use the gate without Wrath’s permission. If the

Wave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

. Trident of Fish Command This trident is a magic weapon. It has 3 charges. While you carry it, you can use an action and expend 1 charge to cast dominate beast (save DC 15) from it on a beast that has an

requisite number of charges, resetting the duration. If your movement causes the barrier to come into contact with a solid object that can't pass through the cube, you can't move any closer to that

Campaign Characters

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

emerge during play, such as a character’s tendency to one-up a rude innkeeper or their oft-expressed fondness for displacer beast fur. Players often reveal their characters’ motivations through play. If

this goal? What is a reward the character will be excited to receive that also moves them closer to their ambition? Use the answers to these questions to develop new character goals and to inspire

Triton

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

was forced to focus. As the beast drew closer, Dalakos sought ways to turn the monstrosity from its path. He worked day and night, but ultimately his plans failed. All that Dalakos knew was destroyed

Encounters (F-H)

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

disposition. Roll a d4 and consult the Frost Druid Friends table to determine each creature, or just roll once and assume all the creatures are the same kind of beast or plant. (It’s okay if multiples of the

same kind of creature are present, since the druid might favor a certain kind of beast or plant.) Running the Encounter. The frost druid aims to kill the characters or send them scurrying back to Ten

Landgrave's Folly

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

opens up inside the temple is hundreds of feet deep and pitch black below the uppermost 20 feet. But the creature that lurks within is much closer than that. The juvenile kraken (see appendix C

unholy symbol of Tharizdun that the kraken bears, that energy accelerates the kraken’s growth and fuels its hostility. Normally such a beast would take decades to reach maturity, but Sgothgah’s magic

Possible Visions

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

monstrous, suggesting a hulking beast with a crown of horns. With your bloody glaive, you carve a swath through a forest of towering zurkhwood mushrooms that stands in your way. The tunnels beyond

would confuse an ordinary mind, but you instinctively know the path you must walk. Every step brings you closer to a magma-filled chasm, lodged in which is an enormous contraption of metal and stone — a

Life as a Halfling

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

, And like a clap of thunder It smote old Sweed upon his head, And tore the beast asunder. — “Tale of the Fishskippers,” by Harkin Fishskipper Hidden in Plain Sight Although halflings aren’t

closer to their goal. Rangers who have encountered halflings or lived among them know of this effect, and they learn to trust their other senses and their instincts rather than relying on sight. A typical

Battlefield Events

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

: Screams echo across the quayside as zombies emerge from the mire! Defenders dash to repel the undead, but they seem unprepared for the surprise attack. As you get closer, you see a large undead figure

dragon fighting the Swords of Leilon. Read the following boxed text aloud: The green dragon squats on the distant roof of the House of Thalivar. As you draw closer, you see a trio of ghostly warriors

Arcane Brotherhood

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

friends close and your enemies closer.” The brotherhood’s leaders seek out wizards who might by their exploits compete with the brotherhood’s acquisition and hoarding of arcane lore and magical secrets

. Familiar. Avarice’s familiar throughout the adventure is a squawking raven named Skelm. It uses the raven stat block in the Monster Manual but is a fiend instead of a beast. Spellbook. Avarice’s

Forests of Slaughter

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

Beast Dens Bones are piled against the western walls of this cavern, forming low mounds. Creatures. Two adult displacer beasts dwell here with three reduced-threat displacer beasts (see “Reduced

areas. 60. Owlbear Grove The trees grow closer together in this cavern, giving it the look of a silent forest. A monstrous owlbear crouches low at a pool of still water, its razor-sharp beak and

Portal Encounters

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

closer. Warehouse Worker. The guardian of this warehouse is Dagdra Deepforge (NG female dwarf), a long-time employee of Dran Enterprises. She has the iconic documancer feature (see “Iconic Faction

beast pacifying spray (incites rage in any beast exposed to the spray) Wisdom (Animal Handling) or Charisma (Persuasion) Triceratops action figure (has four or more horns) Intelligence (Nature

Vault Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

. A third contains harmless mammals, including jerboas, chinchillas, and a capybara. The last two cages each hold one displacer beast. The giant lizards, flying snakes, and displacer beasts are

elegant handwriting bears the item’s name and a brief description: Jeweled Human Skull. The card reads, “Unclear if genuine skull or replica. Found in ancient tomb.” This skull is coated with gold. Large

Encounter Locations

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

a displacer beast, but one with far too many tentacles and limbs. The yellowed skeleton of a tiny dragon with a second head, all its flesh rotted away. Its body is curled up in an unnatural position

damage and is not poisoned on a success. 3 The worm thrashes about in rage. Each Large or smaller creature in the cave must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or be moved 20 feet closer to the

Grimskalle Locations (G15-G23)

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

fires in the camp are out, and the only sound you hear is the flapping of the tents as the wind hits them. Closer examination reveals dozens of corpses half-buried in snowdrifts. It becomes clear

this time, if the characters haven’t already engaged him, Isarr knows they’re around and is looking forward to killing them as well and leaving their corpses as tribute to Malar the Beast Lord. If the

Areas of the Ships

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

. J19. Lower Cargo Hold Heartbreaker only Beastly odors fill the hold of the Heartbreaker, becoming stronger as the characters get closer to the creature pens (area J20). The hold is mostly empty on

handlers who work in area J20. If the creatures have been taken on parade, the handlers are asleep in their hammocks. Nat, Jenks, and Squiddly enjoy a windy autumn day on the docks. J22. Beast Supplies

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