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Yeth Hound
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
to the Ethereal Plane. While sunlight shines on the spot from which it vanished, the hound must remain in the Deep Ethereal. After sunset, it returns to the Border Ethereal at the same spot
before taking an action, and must take the most direct route, even if hazards lie that way. A target that successfully saves is immune to the baying of all yeth hounds for the next 24 hours.Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
kelpie returns to its true form if it takes a bonus action to do so or if it dies.
False Appearance. While the kelpie remains motionless in its true form, it is indistinguishable from normal
immediately runs out of breath, unless it can breathe water.
If the charmed target is more than 5 feet away from the kelpie, the target must move on its turn toward the kelpie by the most direct route
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Deep Ethereal. After sunset, it returns to the Border Ethereal at the same spot, whereupon it typically sets out to find its pack or its master. The hound is visible on the Material Plane while it is in
feet of the hound must use all its movement on that turn to get as far from the hound as possible, must finish the move before taking an action, and must take the most direct route, even if hazards
Magic Items
Keys from the Golden Vault
The contents of this foul manuscript of ineffable wickedness are the meat and drink of those in evil’s thrall. No mortal was meant to know the secrets it contains, knowledge so horrid that to
powder if the book rests on it long enough.
A creature attuned to the book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and reap its benefits. The creature can then freely modify
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
experience a thing is to truly understand it. Direct and personal experience is the most valuable form of knowledge.
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I see a far more kaleidoscopic reality than you do … or than any of
split open to show their contents and clusters of crystal points more than a foot in diameter that extend six to ten feet from the interior stone surfaces of the lair. These crystals resonate with the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
foundations of creation.
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To experience a thing is to truly understand it. Direct and personal experience is the most valuable form of knowledge.
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I see a far more kaleidoscopic reality than
dragon lairs frequently exhibit or develop large and beautiful clusters of amethyst crystals, including massive cathedral geodes split open to show their contents and clusters of crystal points more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
members are angry that people saw the contents of their spilled cargo. Their instructions, direct from Wyrmspeaker Rezmir, were to keep the material secure and secret. Witnesses who show much interest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
that portend the adventure situation. 5 Animals or animated objects speak clearly to direct the adventurers toward the situation. 6 Someone who died returns as a ghost and haunts the characters. The ghost prompts the characters to investigate the cause of the ghost’s death and put it to rest.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
members are angry that people saw the contents of their spilled cargo. Their instructions, direct from Wyrmspeaker Rezmir, were to keep the material secure and secret. Witnesses who show much interest
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the battlefield. The followers of all
raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
distances. Consult the Immortal Communication table to determine what mysterious method your patron uses to direct your party. Immortal Communication d10 Means of Contact 1 A party member speaks to
mortal agents summons you to meetings in various locations. 7 Certain animals speaks to you in your patron’s voice. 8 Your patron teleports you to their presence, expresses their will, then returns you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Dragons. If asked about Dae Won-Ha, the magistrate doesn’t recognize the name but can research her history. After four hours, the magistrate returns with the following facts: Dae Won-Ha was a celebrated
about any glowing antiques the characters might find or what use they have. If the characters need any other pointers to put together the pieces of Dae Won-Ha’s past or direct them toward seeking the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
answer any direct questions with an evasive reply: “I cannot say,” “That is unknown to me,” “Possibly,” and so forth unless she is freed. She knows nothing of the tomb in any event. If the characters
holding. To determine the contents of the small sack, roll a d10: d10 Contents 1–2 Filled with wool 3–4 Five pieces of jewelry 5–6 1d6 potions of greater healing 7 1d6 spell scrolls, each of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
interfere elsewhere without direct orders from Rezmir, and she won’t give such an order unless it is the direst of emergencies. A character who inspects the contents of the observatory recognizes the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
interfere elsewhere without direct orders from Rezmir, and she won’t give such an order unless it is the direst of emergencies. A character who inspects the contents of the observatory recognizes the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the lockbox. A character using thieves’ tools can try to pick the lock, which requires 1 minute and a successful DC 14 Dexterity check. The “Treasure” section below details the box’s contents. Awakened
Bonus. If destroyed or exorcised, the painting returns to normal, the spirit no longer speaks through it, and no further ghouls emerge. Treasure. Those who open the lockbox hidden behind the portrait
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
ritual through research or a side quest.
Replacing What’s Lost. A more direct restoration can be undertaken if the creature imbued with one of Valin’s organs has been killed and the characters have
within 1 hour of its death at the same time Valin’s organ is destroyed, the creature returns to life immediately as if targeted by a resurrection spell. A character who removes one of Valin’s organs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
certain creatures capable of casting spells of level 3 or higher. Green slaadi are more intelligent than their blue and red brethren and often direct their kin to portals where gray slaadi have identified
only)
Bonus Actions
Shape-Shift. The slaad shape-shifts into a Small or Medium Humanoid, or it returns to its true form. Other than its size, its game statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
ships and diplomatic vessels), collected from the captain and covering a stay of up to fourteen days (a ship that leaves the harbor and returns during that time pays the tax upon reentry) In times of
trouble, direct taxes can also be imposed: A fire tax (usually 1 dragon per household), levied whenever a fire destroys a large portion of the city A wall tax or harbor tax (usually 1 dragon per
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
13. Ice Toad Workplace Giant ice toads serve Arauthator as overseers at Oyaviggaton. They manage the labor of the kobolds, direct the Ice Hunter villagers to provide the lair with food and other
Arauthator understands the workings of Oyaviggaton as well as Marfulb, who knows the contents and value of every pack, chest, and heap of coins in the iceberg down to the last copper piece. Marfulb’s Lore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, violent yugoloths are more direct than most of their scheming brethren, but what they lack in guile they make up for in persistence and numbers. Mezzoloths typically form mercenary bands with others of
or Ranged Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) Piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) Force damage. Hit or Miss: The trident magically returns to the mezzoloth’s claw immediately
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
13. Ice Toad Workplace Giant ice toads serve Arauthator as overseers at Oyaviggaton. They manage the labor of the kobolds, direct the Ice Hunter villagers to provide the lair with food and other
understands the workings of Oyaviggaton as well as Marfulb, who knows the contents and value of every pack, chest, and heap of coins in the iceberg down to the last copper piece. Marfulb’s Lore In addition to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
head and returns to the work of preparing his dinner in area K65. If the characters take his key, he screams, “The master will not be pleased!” and begins to moan and slap his head, obviously upset. A
successful DC 10 Charisma (Intimidation) check is enough to make him divulge the key’s purpose, the location of the iron chest, and the chest’s contents. When he isn’t being threatened, Cyrus giggles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
each 24 hours the characters spend outside the dungeon, the alert level decreases by 1. During this time, the Doomvault returns to a state more stable than when the characters left. Monsters might be
recaptured or replaced, and new challenges could be set up to foil incursions. Alter the dungeon’s contents as you see fit to account for the returning party’s previous actions and the reactions of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
aura of enchantment surrounding the clay urn. The first creature to touch the urn or disturb its contents must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or be affected by an Otto’s irresistible dance spell
head that bobs toward you. A croaking voice sounds out in your mind: “Nangnang will help you now.”
If the spirit successfully inhabits the character, give the player Nangnang’s card (see appendix F). If the attempt fails, the spirit returns to the egg and waits for another character to touch it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
hound starts its turn in sunlight, it is transported to the Ethereal Plane. While sunlight shines on the spot from which it vanished, the hound must remain in the Deep Ethereal. After sunset, it returns
possible, must finish the move before taking an action, and must take the most direct route, even if hazards lie that way. A target that successfully saves is immune to the baying of all yeth hounds for the next 24 hours.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, or they can use some other method of conveyance — it’s up to them. Storm giants aren’t stealthy and would prefer to stage a direct assault on Iymrith’s lair, but they will adjust their tactics based
roll initiative for each storm giant. The former approach expedites combat; the latter leads to a battle with more verisimilitude. HARSHNAG RETURNS!
If the characters decide to confront Iymrith
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
in bright light or the viewer is within 30 feet of it, in which case the seams between the seaweed strands are visible. The kelpie returns to its true form if takes a bonus action to do so or if it
breath, unless it can breathe water.
If the charmed target is more than 5 feet away from the kelpie, the target must move on its turn toward the kelpie by the most direct route, trying to get within 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, Javor reminds the characters of promises they made (see the “Treasure” section). In exchange, the Uthgardt don’t bother the surviving Nettlebees. If Javor is slain before Wiggan or Bertram are, he returns
treasure to the barrow, Javor disappears, leaving only his bones behind. The chest is locked, but Wiggan has the key. Prominently on top of the chest’s contents is Javor’s ornate helmet made of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
While in the sanctum, Kas is careful to leave no direct evidence that he’s not Mordenkainen. In Mordenkainen’s quarters (area S8), Kas leaves spellbooks and collections of notes spread across the
inside is a magically preserved, leather-bound journal. The journal’s contents are written in a cipher. A character who spends at least 1 hour examining the text can make a successful DC 30 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, rendering it invisible and impervious to magical detection. The sequester spell on a given sarcophagus ends when a creature comes in direct contact with it. A creature that spends an hour digging in this
precious loot. (She left one of the mummies intact as a surprise for would-be thieves.) The contents of the sarcophagi are described below in the order in which the sarcophagi are found. Magic items are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
creature on the main deck speaks the statue’s command word (“Artemis”), the statue animates and obeys the creature who animated it. As a bonus action, the creature can direct the statue to move up to
command word is spoken by that creature again, the statue returns to its original position on the ship and is no longer animate. The statue has AC 17, 27 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. While sunlight shines on the spot from which it vanished, the hound must remain in the Deep Ethereal. After sunset, it returns to the Border Ethereal at the same spot, whereupon it typically sets out
starts its turn within 30 feet of the hound must use all its movement on that turn to get as far from the hound as possible, must finish the move before taking an action, and must take the most direct
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
) Proficiency Bonus +3
Podling Link. The plant can see through and communicate telepathically with any of its podlings within 10 miles of it.
Rejuvenation. When the plant dies, it returns to life in
successful DC 20 Wisdom (Insight) check, or automatically if the podling does something in direct contradiction to the digested creature’s established beliefs or behavior. The podling melts into a slurry when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
firing the onboard weapons. The cultists’ orders are to steer the ship as the characters direct and help the characters defend it. They don’t assist the characters otherwise and avoid putting themselves
his hidden vale, so that he can reward your bravery.”
The cultists have never visited the Eye of the All-Father before and know nothing about its layout or its contents. They do know a few things






