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Returning 35 results for 'before best during cold refuge'.
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
live in the mountains and hills of Icewind Dale are among the hardiest of their kind. Drawn to the north by a desire to find and serve white dragons, these kobolds adapted as best they can to the
into Ten-Towns to escape the dreadful cold, hoping to trade what few skills they have for some warm soup and shelter. The people of Ten-Towns, accustomed to the presence of strange outlanders, allow
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Spells. The staff has 10 charges. As an action, it can expend 1 or more of its charges to cast one of the following spells (save DC 12):
cone of cold (5 charges)
fog cloud (1 charge)
ice storm (4
can issue commands to it, which the creature does its best to obey. The creature can repeat the saving throw each time it takes damage, ending the effect on itself on a success. A creature that
Monsters
Thieves’ Gallery
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Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Heatsink. When Glaive takes cold damage, her Overdrive immediately recharges.
Pack Tactics. Glaive has advantage on attack rolls if at least one ally is within 5 feet of the creature she’s
blighted region. Among the blades, Glaive is best known for her talent at self-modification. “Glaive” is etched onto the back of her neck-plate. It is the only name Glaive has ever known
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
fallen civilizations and great calamities.
Nagpas still fear the Raven Queen and do their best to avoid her and her agents. When it’s impossible to do so, they become cringing, fawning things, eager
to please and thereby escape further attention from her cold gaze. All the original thirteen remain alive, thanks to their cunning and their willingness to do whatever is necessary to survive
Genasi
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Species
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
time. People there tend to be less accepting of differences. Sometimes a cold shoulder and a suspicious glare are the best genasi can hope for; in more backward places, they face ostracism and even
of savage humanoids and weird cults in untamed lands. Others gain positions of great influence, especially where elemental beings are revered. A few genasi leave the Material Plane to find refuge in
Goliath
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
goliath, and fewer still can claim friendship with them. Goliaths wander a bleak realm of rock, wind, and cold. Their bodies look as if they are carved from mountain stone and give them great
physical power. Their spirits take after the wandering wind, making them nomads who wander from peak to peak. Their hearts are infused with the cold regard of their frigid realm, leaving each goliath with
Lizardfolk
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
pleasurable creatures and things are ones that allow lizardfolk to assess more situations as benign rather than fearsome.
Cold and Calculating
Most humanoids describe cold-blooded people as lacking in
portable!
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You sleep best while mostly submerged in water.
3
Money is meaningless to you.
4
You think there are only two species of humanoid: lizardfolk and meat.
5
You have
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
take in the breathtaking view.A Crystal Dragon’s Lair
Crystal dragons dwell in cold regions, where they construct ice and snow structures reminiscent of castles but open to the sky. Glittering
dragon until initiative count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature.
Ice
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
central spire—the highest point in the local landscape—to take in the breathtaking view.A Crystal Dragon’s Lair
Crystal dragons dwell in cold regions, where they construct ice and
must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the dragon until initiative count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
few organizations operating in the North are described below. The Chill. The cold and mysterious Lurkwood serves as the home of numerous groups of goblinoids that have banded together into one tribe
a crude sense of humor.
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I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
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Ideal
1
Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Members of the Azorius Senate tend toward a demeanor of cold dignity and a pragmatic, orderly nature. Steeped in the law as they are, their ideals and priorities revolve around legal issues.
Personality
best at everything in my legal training, and now I work with the person who was always just a little bit better.
6
A good friend was promoted into work they can’t tell me about.
7
I
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
couldn’t best.
Chimeras typically roam the deep wilds of the world, constantly seeking a lair that would perfectly suit one of its heads, but then finding it unsatisfying to two-thirds of its
especially resilient, gaining resistance to cold and fire damage.
2
Coast Creature. The chimera’s body is that of a coastal or aquatic creature, such as a heron or a shark. The chimera
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
company but their own, and they are usually indifferent at best even toward their own kind. Moreover, their unpredictability means that even if a creature proves itself useful to a topaz dragon, it
topaz dragon their monarch, despite the dragon’s complete lack of interest and growing annoyance toward them.
Cold, Necrotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
countryside visit as little as possible. A cold wind blows in constantly from the sea, frequently escalating into howling storms. When the winds die down, they’re replaced by a shroud of bone-chilling
fog, which the locals call “the breath of the dead.” Mordentshire’s businesses largely cater to local laborers, with a few remarkable exceptions. Saulbridge Sanitarium provides a refuge for the ill
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragons rarely tolerate any company but their own, and they are usually indifferent at best even toward their own kind. Moreover, their unpredictability means that even if a creature proves itself
dragon egg, and they care for it as if it were their own.
5
A sea hag is on the hunt for a topaz dragon wyrmling, to be used as a component in a fell ritual.
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A pirate crew keeps a curmudgeonly topaz dragon wyrmling as a beloved mascot.
Cold, Necrotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, except for a few isolated outposts where Chultans and their allies take refuge behind walls. Map 2.1 shows where the undead are thickest. Characters passing through territories marked with black skull-and
well. Where undead are concerned, traveling by river is safer than traveling by land, both because undead are poor swimmers at best and because it’s easier to pour on speed in canoes and escape across the water than to flee through tangled jungle.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
excellent refuge against the extreme cold. She tries to be as useful as possible while staking claim to her fair share of whatever treasure is found in Ythryn. She is particularly interested in magic items
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
wrecked caravan, he engineered a costume for himself. Disguised as a half-metal goblin, he infiltrated the goblins’ lair and did his best to fit in, cleverly using silent image spells to hide the
way through the mountain pass, forcing Chief Yarb-Gnock to send goblin wagons far and wide in search of food and resources. Despite his best efforts, the gnome-in-goblin’s-clothing could sense that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
ropes of this unforgiving land. Characters can also strike out from Fort Beluarian or travel by ship to coastal landing sites such as Jahaka Bay, Kitcher’s Inlet, Refuge Bay, Shilku Bay, and Snapping
DM to be flexible and keep the story moving forward as best you can. If an encounter is going badly for the adventurers, you can have the monsters suddenly withdraw, demand the party’s surrender, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
player character: a home, a stronghold, and a place of power that the character develops over the course of a campaign. A Bastion offers a character temporary refuge from the dangerous world of adventuring
available in a campaign. Bastions are best suited to campaigns that allow characters to return to their Bastions during intervals when they’re not actively adventuring. Not every character needs to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Thronehold Characters As you develop a character or NPC from Thronehold, consider the following: Cold Warriors. Thronehold is a gladiatorial arena for diplomats and spies, a dangerous playground for
one thing in common, it’s a weakness for pleasant distractions. When not playing their games of deceit, they seek out the best entertainment and companionship the island has to offer. Characters with the entertainer background can make many untrustworthy friends here.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Bring It to an End The climactic ending of an adventure fulfills the promise of all that came before. The best climax is one the players see coming, so if a dragon is the mastermind behind all the
a villain and a group of minions in a battle to the finish. 2 The adventurers chase a villain while dodging obstacles designed to thwart them, leading to a final confrontation in the villain’s refuge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
H3. Storage This room contains empty wooden barrels and crates that are so old and brittle they fall apart if disturbed. STONE-COLD REAVERS
The Stone-Cold Reavers are neutral evil human veterans
encounter the following four Stone-Cold Reavers in Icespire Hold:
Syleen Wintermoon. The leader of the Stone-Cold Reavers is a lean, brash woman who hails from Neverwinter and keeps her red hair pulled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. Even in an urban setting, a beast companion makes a solid ally, serving as a guard or a scout when you’re skulking around places you shouldn’t be. Gloom Stalker Gloom Stalkers are often best known for
their work in the Underdark, but shadows are shadows wherever they occur. As a Gloom Stalker ranger, you find solace and refuge in dark alleys, dimly lit back rooms, and the shadowy corners of any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 85 (9d10 + 36)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
8 (−1)
WIS
9 (−1)
CHA
6 (−2)
Damage Immunities cold
explodes in a 10-foot-radius sphere of frigid air and frost centered on itself. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 10 (3d6) cold damage.
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
and armor. False Refuge. Although frost salamanders can burrow their way through loose soil, they prefer to dig into the ice. They roll around in piles of broken chunks of ice, allowing it to scratch
Immunities cold
Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Primordial
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)
Burning Fury. When the salamander takes fire damage, its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Eastbridge. It’s popular with the local gnolls and is the best place to find Daask soldiers, though not all monsters in the region have ties to Daask. The Crooked Cat is home to dozens of cats, and this
actually knows who it represents. The statue radiates the effects of a sanctuary spell within a 15-foot radius and serves as a refuge for those in danger. The most destitute inhabitants of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Elysium Elysium is home to creatures of unfettered kindness and a refuge for planar travelers seeking a safe haven. The plane’s bucolic landscapes glimmer with life and beauty. The River Oceanus
form hubs for small communities amid sprawling marshlands. Thalasia The Heroic Isles, rising from the headwaters of the River Oceanus, hold the best departed souls. Elysium Adventures Tranquility and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
tower’s highest floor, a fifteen-foot-diameter hole drops into the cold heart of Ravenloft itself. Cold air rushes up out of the shaft, sending a chill through you. Arrow slits line the walls, and
the characters show kindness to the clockwork effigy, it accompanies them and tries its best to be helpful and entertaining. It knows its way around the castle and can serve as a silent guide. If one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, and so her faithful are notorious self-flagellants. Pain is also a path to power, in terms of both one’s ability to inflict it and one’s ability to endure it. A cold, cruel demeanor is considered ideal
because it best emulates the Scourge Mistress, and for the same reason her faithful appreciate beauty, cultural refinement, and a certain adeptness at manipulation. Though temples to Loviatar are rare
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
information because of the adventure hooks in chapter 1. Key clues from these hooks include the following: Best Served Cold: The character hears from tavern patrons in Red Larch that a band of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Coast, but wears no armor or cold weather clothing and doesn’t appear to be armed. His most striking feature is his eyes, which are as blue as a frozen lake. The best way to deal with Sephek is to
blind eye to Sephek’s murderous escapades, and tries to help him as best she can without endangering her own life. Treasure. Torrga keeps her proceeds in a small, locked iron strongbox, which she hides in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Desert Encounters If the players are restless or spoiling for a fight, use the following encounters. Pesh and Shamir avoid combat and try their best to stay out of harm’s way. Wandering Monsters The
Netheril As the adventurers walk along the dunes, a cold wind howls across the desert. The shrieks of the wind soon turn to cries of anguish, as if coming from tortured souls. Bedine nomads believe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, the staff is a creature and no longer usable as a magic item. The animated staff is a Medium construct with AC 17, 40 hit points, resistance to cold damage, immunity to poison damage, a flying speed
if he has cause to parley with intruders. The staff can use its action to make a melee weapon attack against a creature within 5 feet of it: +5 to hit; 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage plus 1 cold damage