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Death Dog Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

failure. This reduction lasts until the disease is cured. The creature dies if the disease reduces its hit point maximum to 0.A death dog is an ugly two-headed hound that roams plains, and deserts

. Hate burns in a death dog's heart, and a taste for humanoid flesh drives it to attack travelers and explorers. Death dog saliva carries a foul disease that causes a victim's flesh to slowly rot off the bone.

Black Rose Bearer

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

a pristine black rose. Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the bearer to 0 hit points, it must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 plus the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or

as a guardian. Its name derives from the preserved black rose the bearer carries inside a delicate bell jar. The slightest jostle can cause the bearer to lose its grasp on the bell jar, destroying

Duergar Mind Master Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

(as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the duergar wears or carries is invisible with it. Mind Mastery. The duergar targets one creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must

with anything it is wearing or carrying. While reduced, the duergar is Tiny, reduces its weapon damage to 1, and makes attacks, checks, and saving throws with disadvantage if they use Strength. It gains

Gnome Ceremorph

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

ceremorph. Hit: 55 (10d10);{"diceNotation":"10d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Extract Brain","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. If this damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the

ceremorph often carries a home-built device that functions as a laser pistol (see “Firearms” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). This weapon is powered by an energy cell, which enables

Duergar Mind Master

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

attacks, it forces a creature to make a saving throw, or its concentration is broken (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the duergar wears or carries is invisible with it. Mind Mastery

carrying. While reduced, the duergar is Tiny, reduces its weapon damage to 1, and makes attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws with disadvantage if they use Strength. It gains a +5 bonus to all

Ulitharid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"damage", "rollAction":"Extract Brain", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. If this damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the ulitharid kills the target by extracting and devouring its

the colony. This process doesn’t work on the brain of an ulitharid that dies a natural death, as such brains are too decrepit to be used. Instead, each ulitharid carries a psionically enhanced

Gorka Tharn

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

, and its hit point maximum decreases by 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Rotting Fist"} for every 24 hours that elapse. If the curse reduces the target's hit point maximum

, or its concentration is broken (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the mummy lord wears or carries is invisible with it.The mummy lord can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the

Death Dog

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

explorers. Death dog saliva carries a foul disease that causes a victim’s flesh to slowly rot off the bone. Death Dog Medium monstrosity, neutral evil Armor Class 12 Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12

, reducing its hit point maximum by 5 (1d10) on a failure. This reduction lasts until the disease is cured. The creature dies if the disease reduces its hit point maximum to 0.

The Gnawing Plague

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

rats, or wererat that carries the disease, or by coming into physical contact with an infected creature. Infection. Creatures exposed to the disease must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or

saving throw reduces the infected creature’s level of exhaustion below 1, the creature recovers from the disease. Immunity. All forms of rats and wererats are immune to the Gnawing Plague. Wearing a mask curtails the plague but not wererats

Run the Encounter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

characters can use Charisma checks (applying Persuasion, Intimidation, or perhaps Deception skills, as appropriate) to get it to accept a lower amount; each successful DC 15 check reduces the amount he

asks for by 100 gp. If the players ask about the Scaled Queen, the merrow says that she is a huge, two-headed merrow who carries the special blessing of the Prince of Demons, Demogorgon. Attack the

Black Rose Bearer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Black Rose Bearer A black rose bearer is a rotting corpse animated by necromancers on Krynn to serve as a guardian. Its name derives from the preserved black rose the bearer carries inside a delicate

for an object smaller than itself. Once the bearer goes berserk, it remains berserk until it is destroyed or its creator gives it a pristine black rose. Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the

Duergar Mind Master

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

wears or carries is invisible with it. Mind Mastery. The duergar targets one creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 12 Intelligence saving throw, or the duergar

duergar is Tiny, reduces its weapon damage to 1, and makes attacks, checks, and saving throws with disadvantage if they use Strength. It gains a +5 bonus to all Dexterity (Stealth) checks and a +5 bonus to its AC. It can also take a bonus action on each of its turns to take the Hide action.

Mind Flayers

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

Speech and Undercommon. It retains fragmented memories of its previous life and previous alignment, not to mention a propensity for invention. Laser Pistol. A gnome ceremorph often carries a home

) piercing damage. If this damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the ceremorph kills the target by extracting and devouring its brain. Laser Pistol. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 40/120

Sample Diseases

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

, and stagnant swamps, and which are sometimes transmitted by creatures that dwell in those areas, such as rats and otyughs. When a humanoid creature is bitten by a creature that carries the disease

level of exhaustion. On a successful save, the character's exhaustion level decreases by one level. If a successful saving throw reduces the infected creature's level of exhaustion below 1, the

Diseases

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

which are sometimes transmitted by creatures that dwell in those areas, such as rats and otyughs. When a humanoid creature is bitten by a creature that carries the disease, or when it comes into contact

successful save, the character’s exhaustion level decreases by one level. If a successful saving throw reduces the infected creature’s level of exhaustion below 1, the creature recovers from the disease

Ulitharid

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

brine pool, where it grows into an elder brain over a few days. Extractor Staff. Each ulitharid carries a psionically enhanced staff made of black metal. When the ulitharid is ready to give up its body

. If this damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the ulitharid kills the target by extracting and devouring its brain. Mind Blast (Recharge 5–6). The ulitharid magically emits psychic energy in a

Magical Contagions

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

is sometimes transmitted by creatures that dwell in such areas, including otyughs and rats. Any Humanoid that is wounded by a creature that carries the contagion or that comes into contact with

any Exhaustion levels, finishing a Long Rest neither restores lost Hit Points nor reduces the creature’s Exhaustion level. Fighting the Contagion. Daily at dawn, an infected creature makes a DC 11

Night Hag

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

long since spread across the Lower Planes. NIGHT HAG ITEMS A night hag carries two very rare magic items that she must craft for herself. If either object is lost, the night hag will go to great

, the target gains no benefit from its rest, and its hit point maximum is reduced by 5 (1d10). If this effect reduces the target’s hit point maximum to 0, the target dies, and if the target was evil, its

Magical Contagions

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

is sometimes transmitted by creatures that dwell in such areas, including otyughs and rats. Any Humanoid that is wounded by a creature that carries the contagion or that comes into contact with

any Exhaustion levels, finishing a Long Rest neither restores lost Hit Points nor reduces the creature’s Exhaustion level. Fighting the Contagion. Daily at dawn, an infected creature makes a DC 11

Duergar

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

magically turns invisible until it attacks, it casts a spell, it uses its Reduce, or its concentration is broken (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the duergar wears or carries is

effect. Reduce (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). For 1 minute, the duergar magically decreases in size, along with anything it is wearing or carrying. While reduced, the duergar is Tiny, reduces

Duergar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the duergar wears or carries is invisible with it. While the invisible duergar is mounted, the mount is invisible as well. The invisibility ends early on the mount

, or its concentration is broken (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the duergar wears or carries is invisible with it. Mind Mastery. The duergar targets one creature it can see within

D: Sunward Fortress

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

reduces the target’s hit point maximum to 0, the target instantly transforms into a red slaad or, if it has the ability to cast spells of 3rd level or higher, a green slaad. Only a wish spell can

reverse the transformation. Treasure. Virruza carries a pouch containing 900 gp worth of nonmagical orange gemstones—they aren’t related to the Spawning Shard, though they look similar. He also carries a

N3. Burgomaster's Mansion

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

). In addition to his weapons, Izek carries an iron ring of keys that unlock the stocks in the town square (area N8). If the characters get on his bad side, the baron accuses them of being “spies of the

gallery to the north. N3j. Izek’s Bedroom The door to this room is locked. Izek Strazni carries the only key. The following description assumes the characters have met Ireena Kolyana (see chapter 3, area

Secret Grotto Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

removed either by using one of the mages’ keys or by picking the lock with a successful DC 18 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. Freeing Tulao reduces his exhaustion by 1 level. If freed, Tulao thanks

are lawful evil and serve Secretary Wei as the dragon’s handlers. They’re hostile toward any creature that’s not another agent of Secretary Wei. Each of them carries a jade key that opens the

Masters' Domain

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

suit of plate armor here is armor of vulnerability (your choice of type). In addition, Lahnis wears a ring of protection. Keys. Lahnis carries a glyph key attuned to this zone, the Hall of Necromancy

, and the Temples of Despair. He also carries a key that safely opens all the doors in the Temples of Despair, as well as a key to open the C cells in area 29. Development. If Lahnis joins the rebels

Wizards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

creates a protective barrier around itself or the other creature. The barrier reduces the damage to the protected creature by 26 (4d10 + 4), to a minimum of 0, and then vanishes. Conjurer Wizard

) Proficiency Bonus +3 Transmuter’s Stone. The transmuter carries a magic stone it crafted. The stone grants it one of the following benefits while bearing the stone; the transmuter chooses the

Guildhouse Locations

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

to alert Guildmaster Dusk in area G26. Master Key. Jaymont carries a master key that unlocks all doors in the guildhouse complex. G4: Cartwright’s Workshop Three carts occupy this room. Pegs and hooks

stablemaster, Laris Drot (neutral, human commoner), who is a stout woman in her fifties. Laris carries two keys on her person: one unlocks the door to this room, and the other unlocks the doors to area G7. A

The Mountain Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

(Athletics) checks to climb. Anchoring a rope at the top of the shaft reduces the check DC to 5. A careful climber can easily avoid the fire on the way down. If a character’s check fails by 5 or more, the

making a successful DC 10 Dexterity check as an action; a successful check reduces the fire damage it takes at the start of each of its turns to 2 (1d4). Making another successful Dexterity check as an

Spaceship Locations, Level 1

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

are sprawled on the floor. One carries a key card whose color matches this room’s door. If the door is open or doesn’t require a key card, the skeleton carries a blue key card. 8 A metal box stamped

within 20 feet of the android, it springs up and attacks, exulting about how it fooled them and “wasn’t really damaged at all,” despite the pipe in its head. Treasure. The android carries a paralysis

Appendix 1. Creature Statistics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma

attacks, it casts a spell, it uses its Enlarge, or its concentration is broken (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the duergar wears or carries is invisible with it. DUERGAR WARLORD

equipment the duergar wears or carries is invisible with it. Reactions Scouring Instruction. When an ally that the duergar can see makes a d20 roll, the duergar can roll a d6 and the ally can add

Meenlock

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

this grapple ends. Extract Brain. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one incapacitated humanoid grappled by the lich. Hit: 55 (10d10) piercing damage. If this damage reduces the target to 0

work on the brain of an ulitharid that dies a natural death, as a brain that succumbs to old age is too decrepit to be used in the creation of an elder brain. Extractor Staff. Each ulitharid carries

Demon Types

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

) necrotic damage, and the target’s hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken. If this effect reduces a creature’s hit point maximum to 0, the creature dies. This reduction

, pursuing foes in a terrifying hunt. A hulking goristro sometimes bears a palanquin, carrying smaller demons on its broad shoulders, much like an elephant carries riders on its back. Goristro Huge fiend

Cultists of the Dead Three

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

, and fear that a seemingly unstoppable killer can evoke. Bhaal seeks to inspire fear by slaying those seemingly beyond the reach of death. Bhaal always carries a red handkerchief somewhere on his

. Reactions Unstoppable (3/Day). The death’s head reduces the damage it takes from an attack to 0. Left to right: Necromite of Myrkul, Black Gauntlet of Bane, and Reaper of Bhaal Necromite of Myrkul

Monsters F - M

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

, Common, Elvish, Infernal, Sylvan Challenge 2 (450 XP) Special Equipment. Mary wears bracers of defense and a ring of protection, and carries a deck of several things (see appendix D). Fey Presence

target takes 55 (10d10) piercing damage. If this damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the mind flayer kills the target by extracting and devouring its brain. Mind Blast (Recharge 5–6). The mind

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

beneath the bridge. The tiled bridge stretches over a gravity vortex 60 feet below. The force of the vortex reduces the flying speed of any creature within the room to 0 feet. Claudio Pozas Map 7.4

(Investigation) check discovers that one of its drawers contains a locked false bottom. Rerak (see area T26) carries the key to this compartment, but a character with thieves’ tools can use them to try to

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