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Black Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

armies. In all cases, abishais are fanatically loyal to Tiamat, ready to lay down their lives if needed. Abishais stand outside the normal hierarchy of the Nine Hells, having their own chain of command

whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain

Blue Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, ready to lay down their lives if needed. Abishais stand outside the normal hierarchy of the Nine Hells, having their own chain of command and ultimately answering to Tiamat (and Asmodeus, when he

;s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain destruction.Fire, Lightning, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and

Green Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in armies. In all cases, abishais are fanatically loyal to Tiamat, ready to lay down their lives if needed. Abishais stand

Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain destruction.Fire, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered

Sweettooth Horror

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

smaller creature, the horror can choose to deal no damage; instead, the target has the prone condition, and the horror can pull the target up to 5 feet toward itself.No one is certain of the true

control, that time has long since passed. “I smell frosting. Ready your weapons!” —Greta, scourge of Sweettooth Horrors of Sweettooth Village In addition to the Sweettooth horror

White Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

groups, assassinating targets, and serving in armies. In all cases, abishais are fanatically loyal to Tiamat, ready to lay down their lives if needed. Abishais stand outside the normal hierarchy of the

Asmodeus’s plans invites certain destruction.Cold, Fire, PoisonBludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered

Red Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, abishais are fanatically loyal to Tiamat, ready to lay down their lives if needed. Abishais stand outside the normal hierarchy of the Nine Hells, having their own chain of command and ultimately answering

Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain destruction.Fire, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered

Relentless Juggernaut

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

. The juggernaut doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The juggernaut makes two attacks. It can replace one attack with Deadly Shaping if it is ready. Executioner’s Pick

a certain area its territory and visits destruction upon all trespassers. Relentless killers are hateful, revenge-obsessed creatures that enter into pacts with fiends or other nefarious entities

Inheritor

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

ability and increases in potency with the passage of time. Or, the true nature of your inheritance might not be apparent at first and is revealed only when certain conditions are met. When you begin

trouble, I’m always ready to lend help. 3 When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way. 4 I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

homes, they appear alert, with eyes moving and bodies ready to take flight. Homelands Most aarakocra live on the Elemental Plane of Air. Aarakocra can be drawn into the Material Plane, sometimes to

lies on the slopes of the Star Mounts’ southernmost mountains. At the headwaters of the Unicorn Run, the Last Aerie is home to several dozen aarakocra. Recently, aarakocra elders detected

Cloistered Scholar

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

were apprenticed and taught that knowledge is a more valuable treasure than gold or gems. Now you are ready to leave your home—not to abandon it, but to quest for new lore to add to its storehouse

work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore. 5 I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question. 6 I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do

Portal Basics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

Portal Basics Most portals aren’t always open. Instead, they open at certain times, when a particular condition is met, in response to a command word or phrase, or when a traveler is holding a

when they’re inactive (including to detect magic spells), but they can be detected by the true seeing or warp sense spell (see chapter 1 of this book for a description of the latter). When a portal activates, it typically becomes outlined in light with its destination visible beyond.

Border Ethereal

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

are certain magical effects (including anything made of magical force) and living beings. This makes the Ethereal Plane ideal for reconnaissance, spying on opponents, and moving around without being

detected. The Ethereal Plane also disobeys the laws of gravity; a creature there can move up and down as easily as walking.

Yakfolk Neighbors

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

the dwarves from attacking Ironslag, mostly by assuring the citadel’s leaders that the yakfolk pose no immediate threat. They also stand ready to assassinate Adbar’s ruler, King Harnoth, if he tries to

to area 8. 8 Chief Kartha-Kaya, 2 yakfolk priests If intruders are detected, one yakfolk strikes the gong to raise the alarm throughout the village while the others confront the interlopers. Yakfolk

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

remained ensconced in their hidden strongholds, biding their time until they were ready to strike again. Today, with their numbers greatly depleted and their enemies much stronger than in ages past, the

royal family could poison a meal and declare it “safe” after taking a bite. There are legends of certain yuan-ti infiltrating human cities and forming deadly covert societies that sell

Character Advancement

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

Character Advancement You can track experience points or simply allow characters to level up when they reach certain points in the adventure. Ideally, the characters should fall within the desired

experience points, you can slow the rate of advancement by banking XP until you’re ready for the party to level up. Conversely, you can hasten level advancement by awarding ad hoc XP for completing goals

2. Hall of Many Pillars

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

half-inch spy-holes for eyes. These holes are detected when the secret door is found. 2b. Pillar Forest Bugbears. Two bugbears hide behind pillars. (Each bugbear is host to an intellect devourer in its

loudly as it hits the floor. Warning. The words “Certain death this way!” are carved in Common on the southeast wall, with an arrow pointing toward the southern exit. The bugbears detect the approach

Cleric Subclass

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

certain spells ready. When you reach a Cleric level specified in the Life Domain Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared. Life Domain Spells Cleric Level Prepared Spells 3

Cleric Subclass A Cleric subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Cleric levels, as specified in the subclass. Each Cleric subclass is named after a domain of existence that

Needle's Bones

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

this grotto as a lair but feared Batiri goblins had sniffed out its location and were getting ready to raid it. Needle was in the process of moving her treasure to other locations when the goblins

the plants around it are dead. The secret door can be detected with a successful DC 17 Wisdom (Perception) check. Characters who inspect the plants around the door and succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence

Horn Enclave

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

arrives. The doors lead to the Hall of War, a large room containing a terrifying construct — the aptly named slaughterstone eviscerator — ready to defend the enclave in times of need. See the “11:15 AM

infrequent due to the overall security level of the enclave, but a group of four guards is dispatched if an attempt to pick a vault’s locks is detected. If the guards find trouble they can’t handle, they

Quest for the Giant Relics

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

are many paths you can take. The more relics you deliver, the more paths you will have to choose from. Several evil giant lords stand ready to oppose you. You can ruin all of their plans by defeating

the whereabouts of one. The Lost Giant Relics table summarizes which relics are buried where, and which enemy the characters can choose to defeat if a certain relic is offered up as tribute to the

Paladin Subclass

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

certain spells ready; when you reach a Paladin level specified in the Oath of Devotion Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared. Oath of Devotion Spells Paladin Level Spells

Paladin Subclass A Paladin subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Paladin levels, as specified in the subclass. This section presents the Oath of Devotion subclass. This

Warlock Subclass

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

you always have certain spells ready; when you reach a Warlock level specified in the Fiend Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared. Fiend Spells Warlock Level Spells 3

Warlock Subclass A Warlock subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Warlock levels, as specified in the subclass. This section presents the Fiend Patron subclass. Fiend Patron

Build Your Group

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

; they might have been chosen to fulfill the words of a prophecy, because they were born at auspicious times and places, or because they happened to be in a particular place at a certain time. Individual

immortal’s grand plans, but is ready to make sure those with such roles play them. This is often a character with no magical ability or sometimes from a scholarly background, such as a sage or hermit

Septon Modron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

seven flexible limbs. CoupleofKooks “You ever notice how certain modrons sort of look like some kind of wacky dice?” –Morte Septon Modron Large Construct, Typically Lawful Neutral Armor Class

XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Axiomatic Mind. The septon can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Combat Ready. The septon has advantage on initiative checks

Sweettooth Horror

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

Sweettooth Horror “I smell frosting. Ready your weapons!” —Greta, scourge of Sweettooth Slawomir Maniak No one is certain of the true origin of Sweettooth Village. This eerie, abandoned town

Paladin Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

. Level 3: Oath of Devotion Spells The magic of your oath ensures you always have certain spells ready; when you reach a Paladin level specified in the Oath of Devotion Spells table, you thereafter

your Paladin level, divided among the chosen creatures however you like. Level 3: Oath of Glory Spells The magic of your oath ensures you always have certain spells ready; when you reach a Paladin

Edermath Orchard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

Order of the Gauntlet, a devout and vigilant group that seeks to protect others from the depredations of evildoers. The order is always vigilant, ready to smite evil, enforce justice, and enact

the Redbrands and investigates Old Owl Well, Daran Edermath privately approaches certain members of the group to urge them to join the Order of the Gauntlet. He speaks with those who exemplify the

Roleplaying a Beholder

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

certain it is trying to manipulate me. 5 I pretend to be insane so my enemies underestimate me. 6 I am weary of frequent interruptions. 7 Assassination attempts are the only events that quell my feelings of

know what will kill me. I hope to curry favor with my slayer to forestall my end. 5 I was lucky to escape my enemy, and I worry that I might be discovered again before I am ready. 6 I scheme endlessly

Harpers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

do they operate in the open, but on rare occasions they must, because there is no other choice. When that happens, you can be sure that a fellow Harper is watching closely, ready to emerge from the

yourself. “Therefore, a Harper’s soul must be incorruptible. Many believe themselves to be so, but power comes in many guises, and it will surely find your weakness. Of this you may be certain

Mantol-Derith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

, certain fungi only they are capable of growing, and salt, which much of the Underdark has little ready supply of. The surface folk bring wines, ales, and spirits, cloth, wood, paper, and a great many

The Signaling System

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

characters to make a successful DC 12 Intelligence (Investigation) check to determine how the system works — although certain facts are not written on the parchment. Alternatively, you can allow the

: Long–short–short–short: “Is it safe?” (The ship initiates the exchange with this signal.) Short–long–short–long: “Everything safe.” (The smugglers respond with this signal.) Long–long–long: “Ready to

Running Wilderness Encounters

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

Running Wilderness Encounters When you’re ready to stage an encounter in the wilderness, roll two 20-sided dice of different colors. The first d20 is the encounter die; the second d20 is the blizzard

. The Random Wilderness Encounters table is structured so that certain monsters are more likely to be encountered in a blizzard than others. For example, at the two extremes, yetis are always

Cleric Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

connection to this divine domain ensures you always have certain spells ready. When you reach a Cleric level specified in the Life Domain Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells

divine domain ensures you always have certain spells ready. When you reach a Cleric level specified in the Light Domain Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared. Light

Warlock Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

have certain spells ready; when you reach a Warlock level specified in the Archfey Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared. Archfey Spells Warlock Level Spells

multiverse. Level 3: Celestial Spells The magic of your patron ensures you always have certain spells ready; when you reach a Warlock level specified in the Celestial Spells table, you thereafter always

Relentless Killer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, and it can’t be detected by abilities that sense Fiends. Actions Multiattack. The slasher makes two Slasher’s Knife attacks

, crushing stalagmites and blades of glass all conveniently appear in order to aid a juggernaut’s brutality. Every juggernaut considers a certain area its territory and visits destruction upon all

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