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Storm King's Thunder
Keen Smell. The giant has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Innate Spellcasting. The giant's innate spellcasting ability is Charisma. It can innately cast the following
bracers of defense, giving him AC 16.Multiattack. The giant makes two morningstar attacks.
Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12","rollType":"to hit","rollAction
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Hooked Spear. Melee Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Hooked Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit
two elements of their character. They are cautious and distrustful, which serves them well as they navigate the dangers of the Underdark and its societies. They also have a stronger-than-normal
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +1;{"diceNotation":"1d20+1", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Quarterstaff"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit
ago but for two elements of their character. They are cautious and distrustful, which serves them well as they navigate the dangers of the Underdark and its societies. They also have a stronger-than
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the chitine knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the
, attracting spiders and other beings that serve her. Anywhere chitines set up a colony quickly becomes a webshrouded, gloomy, and treacherous place.
Chitines resemble spiders, but they behave more like
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
when the target is within 5 feet of an ally of Jarlaxle's that isn't incapacitated and Jarlaxle doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.
Suave Defense. While Jarlaxle is wearing light or no armor
) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. Jarlaxle makes three attacks with his rapier +3 or two attacks with daggers created by his bracer of flying daggers.
+3 Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +14
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Unusual Nature. The mind flayer doesn’t require air, food, or sleep.Multiattack. The mind flayer makes
grotesque balm stalls the elder brain’s degeneration but is far from a cure.
Vampiric mind flayers are physically and mentally unstable beings. Ghoulish creatures, they let nothing stand between
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
falls there, causing the area to be lightly obscured. Heavy rain also extinguishes open flames and imposes disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing. In addition, strong winds swirl
DC 19 Dexterity saving throw or take the same damage and be knocked prone.Terrifying storms manifest in the bodies of elder tempests. Beings carved from clouds, wind, rain, and lightning, elder
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
is weakened until the end of its next turn. A weakened creature has disadvantage on Strength-based ability checks and Strength saving throws, and the creature’s weapon attacks that rely on
the necrotic energy of the Negative Plane that suffuses them. Their psionic power manifests the fundamental entropic principle that mortal beings and their creations are ultimately doomed to death and
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Keen Smell. The assassin bug has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.Multiattack. The assassin bug makes two bite attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4
continue their horrid life cycle.
An Unnatural Plague. Whole settlements along the frontier have been wiped out by plagues of assassin bugs. Without a quickly organized defense, even a single bug can
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
saving throws, and the creature’s weapon attacks that rely on Strength deal half damage. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t weakened.
Spellcasting (Psionics
the nature of topaz dragons, thanks to the necrotic energy of the Negative Plane that suffuses them. Their psionic power manifests the fundamental entropic principle that mortal beings and their
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Special Equipment. Halaster wears a robe of eyes that lets him see in all directions, gives him darkvision out to a range of 120 feet, grants advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on
, however, Halaster is alert and attentive to the activities and preparations of all beings near him. He never willingly enters combat without first casting mage armor and mind blank on himself.As the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
claims the spoils of the cult’s victories.
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A sapphire dragon is bound by an ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of defense—until someone bests the dragon’s security
dragons are generally solitary creatures. On the rare occasion that one forms nonhostile relationships with other beings, it is almost always to bolster the defenses of the dragon’s lair and
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
defense—until someone bests the dragon’s security measures.
3
A sapphire dragon seeks adventurers to lead into battle against the mind flayer;mind flayers that usurped the dragon
the traps to the test.
Connected Creatures
Sapphire dragons are generally solitary creatures. On the rare occasion that one forms nonhostile relationships with other beings, it is almost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
should be at least 8th level when they embark on this journey. Lower-level characters can survive the Caves of Hunger if they’re cautious and rest often to regain their spent hit points and magic. The
, a dungeon that was sealed off by the Frostmaiden long ago—a network of sepulchral ice caves haunted by ravenous beings. These chambers must be successfully navigated to reach the Netherese city of Ythryn. After opening a fissure in the Reghed Glacier, a party of explorers prepares to head inside
Kobold
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
provoke retaliatory attacks from the creatures they steal from. It’s better to be cautious and overlooked than to be considered dangerous and a threat.
In a couple of situations, kobolds might
they were demigods — mighty beings of divine descent. This isn’t a casual sort of worship or lip service; kobolds are awed in the presence of a dragon, as if an actual avatar of a deity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Hoplite Fighting Style: Defense, Thrown Weapon Fighting* Maneuvers: Brace,* Lunging Attack, Parry, Precision Attack Feats: Athlete, Grappler, Piercer,* Polearm Master, Sentinel, Shield Master With
spear and shield, you follow in the footsteps of the heroes of ages past. You rely on discipline and athleticism to overcome improbable odds. Whether fighting in ranks alongside your comrades or squaring off as a lone warrior, you’re equal to the task.
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
victories.
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A sapphire dragon is bound by an ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of defense—until someone bests the dragon’s security measures.
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A sapphire dragon
creatures. On the rare occasion that one forms nonhostile relationships with other beings, it is almost always to bolster the defenses of the dragon’s lair and hoard.
Ancient Sapphire Dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, the whistled tune of a well-known nursery rhyme issuing from its lipless mouth, and the unnatural heat that forms ripples in the air around it. These details don’t need to rely on grotesque
feelings. Your gut twists in revulsion. The acrid air stings your nostrils. You’re suddenly aware of how small and hollow your dreams are in a world that can spawn beings of pure evil.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
’s weapon attacks that rely on Strength deal half damage. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t weakened.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the
the nature of topaz dragons, thanks to the necrotic energy of the Negative Plane that suffuses them. Their psionic power manifests the fundamental entropic principle that mortal beings and their
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creature’s weapon attacks that rely on Strength deal half damage. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t weakened.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one
beings and their creations are ultimately doomed to death and decomposition, and the dragons’ demeanor is typically morbid and curmudgeonly as a result.
Gleaming Gold
Upon hatching, topaz
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
4. Flumph Cloister Flumphs. Stalactites cling to the roof of this 20-foot-high cavern. Lurking among them are nine flumphs. The flumphs are passive creatures that fight only in self-defense.
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rely on the illithid colony for sustenance. The flumphs would rather feed on the psionic energy of the mind flayers, who couldn’t care less, than the energy of the githyanki, who abhor the flumphs and attack them on sight.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
respect all beings who risk their lives in defense of something greater than themselves.
2 My payment is a matter of principle. Requiring even a small fee for my service allows those I help to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Wereraven Wereravens are secretive, cautious lycanthropes that seek to blend into society and subtly oppose evil. As avowed foes of malevolent beings, wereravens are stalked by wicked forces. Knowing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
War, and our service demands respect. 2 Evil without law is a pointless exercise in destruction. Rules make us what we are. 3 Those who follow me rely on my wisdom to ensure their prosperity. 4 One
defense of all. 5 I’m so reliant on the laws of the Nine Hells that I panic without their guidance. 6 I am secretly jealous of the freedom that mortals enjoy.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
and their parade wagons. Jarlaxle has forged an alliance with Lantan (an island to the south), and has armed his Bregan D’aerthe lieutenants with Lantanese firearms that rely on magical smokepowder to
Class 24 (+3 leather armor, Suave Defense)
Hit Points 123 (19d8 + 38)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
12(+1)
DEX
22(+6)
CON
14(+2)
INT
20(+5)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
19(+4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
The Zhentarim Members of the shadowy Black Network consider themselves part of an extended family, and rely on the larger organization for resources and security. The Zhentarim recognizes and
full extent of the threat, as corruption and madness have already infiltrated their secret outpost since those initial reports (see chapter 9). However, even the most cautious member of the Zhentarim
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of defense—until someone bests the dragon’s security measures.
3
A sapphire dragon seeks adventurers to lead into battle against the mind
relationships with other beings, it is almost always to bolster the defenses of the dragon’s lair and hoard.
Adult Sapphire Dragon Connections
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
through no matter which form the entity took. Corellon loved wholeheartedly, broke oaths without reservation, and took pleasure from every encounter with the other divine beings of the multiverse
, a new elf god was born. One of these beings, although privileged to be elevated above the rest of the primal elves, was not satisfied with being one of Corellon’s trusted underlings. She — for she
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, enveloping and devouring their victims. While it feeds, a cloaker uses its swift, whiplike tail for defense, although it rarely takes a stand against dangerous foes or groups of creatures. As an added
defense, cloakers can create illusory duplicates of themselves. Haunting Moan. Cloakers’ thoughts are alien to other life-forms, and they communicate with one another through subsonic moans inaudible to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
. Fractious in groups and individually weak, derro would have died out long ago but for two elements of their character. They are cautious and distrustful, which serves them well as they navigate the
has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Hooked Spear. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) piercing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
residence to adjudicate disputes and collect taxes. Defense: The reeve might have a small force of soldiers. Otherwise, the village relies on a citizen militia. Commerce: Basic supplies are readily
administration. An elected town council represents the interests of the middle class. Defense: The noble commands a sizable army of professional soldiers, as well as personal bodyguards. Commerce: Basic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
called Turmish and Thay are at war. This conflict has become so violent and strange that it’s even spread beneath the waves. Those from Thay summon foul undead beings to do their bidding, and even
light source or darkvision, all Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight are made at disadvantage, and the encounter distance is reduced to 10 feet (see “Unusual Environments” in chapter 5 of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
grotesque balm stalls the elder brain’s degeneration but is far from a cure. Vampiric mind flayers are physically and mentally unstable beings. Ghoulish creatures, they let nothing stand between them
Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Unusual Nature. The mind flayer doesn’t require air, food, or sleep.
Actions
Multiattack. The mind flayer makes two Claw attacks or one Claw attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Elder Tempest Terrifying storms manifest in the bodies of elder tempests. Beings carved from clouds, wind, rain, and lightning, elder tempests assume the shape of serpents that slither through the
imposes disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing. In addition, strong winds swirl in the area covered by the storm. The winds impose disadvantage on ranged attack rolls. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
, attracting spiders and other beings that serve her. Anywhere chitines set up a colony quickly becomes a web-shrouded, gloomy, and treacherous place. Chitines resemble spiders, but they behave more like social
, and magic can’t put the chitine to sleep.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the chitine has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
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