before behind detail construct reason

Hermit Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

changed to allow you to end your solitude? You can work with your DM to determine the exact nature of your seclusion, or you can choose or roll on the table below to determine the reason behind your

case stuffed full of notes from your studies or prayers, a winter blanket, a set of common clothes, an herbalism kit, and 5 gp Life of Seclusion What was the reason for your isolation, and what

Ygorl, Lord of Entropy

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

Entropic Aura. Each creature that is not a construct or undead that ends its turn within 15 feet of Ygorl takes 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Entropic Aura

Teleport action. Call the Void (Costs 3 Actions). Each creature that is not a construct or undead within 30 feet of Ygorl must make a DC 22 Constitution saving throw against the lord of entropy’s

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

provided. The following section, discussing possible homelands, includes some suggested reasons that are appropriate for each location. d6 Reason d6 Reason 1 Emissary 4 Pilgrim

;n. Recent events in your homeland have led to the abolition of slavery, and a corresponding increase in the traffic between Mulhorand and the distant parts of Faerûn. Those who leave behind

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

journals or hidden away in someone’s mind. Even you might not be aware of all the reasons behind the missions you carry out. Sometimes a mission’s sole purpose is to conceal the

motivation behind another strike performed in a different part of the city, or simply to spread fear. As part of your covert work for House Dimir, you maintain a false identity as a member of another guild

Changeling

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, their features almost devoid of detail. It is rare to see a changeling in that form, for a typical changeling changes their shape the way others might change clothes. A casual shape—one created

character’s creature type is. Here’s a list of the game’s creature types in alphabetical order: Aberration, Beast, Celestial, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid

Tortle Legacy

Species The Tortle Package

and its siblings inherit whatever tools, weapons, and gifts their parents left behind. Each young tortle is expected to fend for itself. It leaves the place of its birth and finds its own corner of the

, defending their offspring, and sharing a lifetime of knowledge before they die. When the children are old enough to leave the compound, they pick up whatever weapons and tools their parents left behind and

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

sent Kurtulmak to retrieve it. Garl lured his pursuer into a maze-like cavern, then collapsed the exits behind him, trapping Kurtulmak for all eternity. Kurtulmak is a hateful deity, one who despises

undetected and don’t give their targets reason to harm them. For example, a group of city kobolds might sneak into a cobbler’s house at night to loot it of knives, leather bits, nails, and

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

way of ensuring that the laws are obeyed. (Lawful) 5 Legislation. The law embodies excellence in its precision and detail. (Lawful) 6 Punishment. A public display of consequences

know a homunculus in the halls of New Prahv who can get things done behind the scenes. 8 I was once summoned to the presence of Supreme Judge Isperia, the guildmaster of the Azorius, who

Never Alone

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

thessalheart construct is a strange magical-mechanical device that struts about like a chicken, and which features a human heart beating madly behind its glass front. The construct always wanders the zone

opposite to the thessalhydra’s zone, and for good reason. The human heart that sits within the construct is magically connected to the thessalhydra, tapping into the power of the Infernal Machine components

Running This Chapter

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

chapter describes the fortress of Sunblight in detail, in the event the adventurers decide to attack it. But the characters are in for a surprise: by the time they arrive, Xardorok has already finished his

construct and set it loose, leaving the characters with an agonizing decision: press the attack against the duergar fortress, or intercept the dragon in Ten-Towns. If they choose the latter course

A Strixhaven Campaign

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

A Strixhaven Campaign If you run these adventures as a campaign, one villain is behind the chaos on campus: the bullywug Murgaxor Grenshel, a disgruntled former student who attended Strixhaven

up the events of the next adventure. The characters ultimately confront Murgaxor in chapter 6, where the villain is described in detail.

Mournland Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Mournland Villains Few people have reason to spend time anywhere near the Mournland. Among the exceptions are those who seek to plunder the riches of lost Cyre, such as Ikar’s Salvage (described

Blades (described in more detail earlier in this chapter and in chapter 6) is a major force in the Mournland. The Mournland Villains table suggests other possible evil schemes and influences that might

Modron Monodrone

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

unexpected situations, they’re quick to seek duodrones for help. Julie Dillon Modron Monodrone Medium Construct, Lawful Neutral AC 15 Initiative +2 (12) HP 5 (1d8 + 1) Speed 30 ft., Fly 30 ft

Immunities Charmed Senses Truesight 120 ft.; Passive Perception 10 Languages Modron CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2) Traits Disintegration. If the modron dies, it disintegrates into dust, leaving behind

Modron Tridrone

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

Modron Tridrone Tridrones oversee lesser modrons and lead them in battle. They’re suspicious of any data provided by non-modrons. Modron Tridrone Medium Construct, Lawful Neutral AC 15 Initiative

disintegrates into dust, leaving behind anything it was wearing or carrying. Actions Multiattack. The modron makes three Clockwork Spear attacks. Clockwork Spear. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +3, reach

Monodrone

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

Monodrone A monodrone can perform one simple task at a time and can relay a single message of up to forty-eight words. Monodrone Medium construct, lawful neutral Armor Class 15 (natural armor

the monodrone dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving behind its weapons and anything else it was carrying. Actions Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3

Tridrone

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

Tridrone Tridrones are shaped like inverted pyramids. They lead lesser modrons in battle. Tridrone Medium construct, lawful neutral Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3

disintegrates into dust, leaving behind its weapons and anything else it was carrying. Actions Multiattack. The tridrone makes three fist attacks or three javelin attacks. Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to

Duodrone

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

Duodrone The blocky duodrones supervise units of monodrones and can perform up to two tasks at a time. Duodrone Medium construct, lawful neutral Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 11

disintegrates into dust, leaving behind its weapons and anything else it was carrying. Actions Multiattack. The duodrone makes two fist attacks or two javelin attacks. Fist. Melee Weapon Attack

Quadrone

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

Quadrone Astute combatants, quadrones serve as artillery and field officers in the regiments of modron armies. Quadrone Medium construct, lawful neutral Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit

. Disintegration. If the quadrone dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving behind its weapons and anything else it was carrying. Actions Multiattack. The quadrone makes two fist attacks or four

Modron Duodrone

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

Modron Duodrone Duodrones can perform two tasks at once and often oversee monodrone work groups. They are slightly more skeptical of strangers than monodrones are. Modron Duodrone Medium Construct

Disintegration. If the modron dies, it disintegrates into dust, leaving behind anything it was wearing or carrying. Actions Multiattack. The modron makes two Clockwork Blade attacks. Clockwork Blade. Melee

Helmed Horror

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

Helmed Horror This construct possesses intelligence, the ability to reason and adjust its tactics, and an unswerving devotion to its maker that persists even after its maker’s demise. Resembling an

, or otherwise take active measures to improve its defensive position. Constructed Nature. A helmed horror doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Helmed Horror Medium construct, neutral Armor

Using Enclaves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

adventure hooks that might attract characters to the enclave or give them a reason to draw on its magic. The adventure hooks also suggest specific creatures or encounter tables appearing in the “Encounters

a hostile giant is the driving force behind an adventure seed, how does the adventure change if that giant is indifferent or even friendly to the characters?

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