before bird deciding checks replaces

Paper Bird

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Keen Sight. The paper bird has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Sharp Edges. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Sharp Edges

fly to their intended recipients. If a message’s recipient is on another plane of existence or is otherwise unreachable, the paper bird bursts into flames on takeoff and is instantly destroyed

Deep Crow

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

bonus action. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the deep crow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The deep crow makes three

resembles a massive version of its namesake bird, this creature is a unique form of avian insect. Seen up close, it can easily be discerned from any other giant bird by its insectoid maw, its four-clawed

Quandrix Professor of Substance

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

properties of growth. Their magic alters and replaces the equations that describe the natural world, including creatures, space, and substance. Through these manipulations, the professors change their size

options: Expand. The professor becomes Large if there is sufficient room for it to grow. It has advantage on attack rolls and on ability checks and saving throws that rely on Strength. Contract. The

Moonblade Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

preserving and protecting elvenkind. If the blade rejects you, you make ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws with disadvantage for 24 hours. If the blade accepts you, you become attuned to it and a

this creature, deciding how it acts and moves. It remains until it drops to 0 hit points or you dismiss it as an action. 00 The moonblade functions as a vorpal sword. Sentience A

Ability Checks

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

creature’s efforts. In a contest, the ability checks are compared to each other, rather than to a target number. When you call for a contest, you pick the ability that each side must use, deciding

Ability Checks An ability check is a test to see whether a character succeeds at a task that he or she has decided to attempt. The Player’s Handbook includes examples of what each ability score is

Teeth of Dahlver-Nar

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

tooth replaces one of your teeth as if you implanted it (potentially replacing another implanted tooth, see below). Each tooth can only be used once. Track which teeth have been used. If a tooth’s

teeth implanted at one time equal to 1 + your Constitution modifier (minimum of 2 teeth total). If you try to implant more teeth, the newly implanted tooth replaces one of the previous teeth, determined

Resolving the Battle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

. Deciding the Winner The team with the highest total of successful ability checks wins the Battle of Strixhaven.

Resolving the Battle The game takes place over three phases. In each phase, you should make ability checks for the student NPCs on the opposing team. The Battle of Strixhaven is among the most

Optional Rule: Shadowfell Despair

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

character has disadvantage on death saving throws and on Dexterity checks for initiative, and gains the following flaw: “I don’t believe I can make a difference to anyone or anything.” 4–5 Dread. The

character has disadvantage on all saving throws and gains the following flaw: “I am convinced that this place is going to kill me.” 6 Delusion. The character has disadvantage on ability checks and saving

Roc

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

(7,200 XP) Keen Sight. The roc has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Actions Multiattack. The roc makes two attacks: one with its beak and one with its talons. Beak

other bird of prey. As it descends, however, its unearthly size becomes terrifyingly clear. In flight, a roc’s wingspan spreads two hundred feet or more. At rest, perched upon the mountain peaks that are

Ability Checks

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

Ability Checks An ability check is a test to see whether a character succeeds at a task the character has decided to attempt. The Abilities, Ability Checks, and Saving Throws table summarizes what

each ability is used for. (Constitution checks are rare, as tests of a character’s endurance are usually passive or reactive, making a saving throw more appropriate.) Proficiency When the rules or a

Creating a New Item

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

several different abilities, but simply deciding that an item is always active or can be used a fixed number of times per day might be easier to manage. Power Level If you make an item that lets a

cast a lower-level spell more frequently. Maximum Bonus. If an item delivers a static bonus to AC, attack rolls, saving throws, or ability checks, this column suggests an appropriate bonus based on

Hull Upgrades

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

used again until 1d4 hours have passed. Frost-Locked Hull This upgrade replaces a ship’s hull with supernatural ice drawn from the elemental planes. The hull and the other components of the ship are

its side, and the wood runs with fresh sap when damaged. The ship gains a +2 bonus to all Constitution checks or saving throws. As long as the ship has at least 1 hit point, it regains 10 hit points

Creating a New Item

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

it has several different abilities, but simply deciding that an item is always active or can be used a fixed number of times per day is easier to manage. Power Level If you make an item that lets a

, or legendary item might allow its possessor to cast a lower-level spell more frequently. Maximum Bonus. If an item delivers a static bonus to AC, attack rolls, saving throws, or ability checks, this

18. First Blood

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

circle around Drinrith and the fourteenth male drow, who are engaged in a duel. When Drinrith draws blood or knocks the male to the ground, she either replaces him with a new challenger or orders two

the challenge, prompting the males to shout cheers and jibes during the protracted battle and granting the characters advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to surprise the drow and the giant

Leaving the Vault

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

) arrives with six bugbears and a gazer (see appendix B). If Noska is dead or otherwise indisposed, the beholder replaces him with Nar’l Xibrindas (see appendix B) and his grell bodyguard. If the

already with the characters, Renaer Neverember (see appendix B) replaces one of the swashbucklers. Emerald Enclave. Jeryth Phaulkon sends three swarms of rats to assist the characters. Once the

Armorer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

you can retract or deploy the helmet as a bonus action. The armor replaces any missing limbs, functioning identically to a limb it replaces. You can doff or don the armor as an action. The armor

. Dampening Field. You have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks. If the armor normally imposes disadvantage on such checks, the advantage and disadvantage cancel each other, as normal. Extra

Bladesinging

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

following benefits: You gain a bonus to your AC equal to your Intelligence modifier (minimum of +1). Your walking speed increases by 10 feet. You have advantage on Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks. You

illusion and stealth. Red tiger, a style just three centuries old, has its bladesingers using the scimitar in a whirling dance of defense from which they launch into sudden leaps and attacks. Bird

Peryton

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

takes it back to its nest to be devoured. The peryton is a bizarre creature that blends the body and wings of a bird of prey with the head of a stag. Its strangest feature is its shadow, which appears

of an enemy’s reach. Keen Sight and Smell. The peryton has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight or smell. Actions Multiattack. The peryton makes one gore attack and one

Pseudodragon

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

pseudodragon often vocalizes animal noises. A rasping purr indicates pleasure, while a hiss means unpleasant surprise. A bird-like chirping represents desire, and a growl always means anger or discontent

can’t speak Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Keen Senses. The pseudodragon has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight, hearing, or smell. Magic Resistance. The pseudodragon has advantage

Wight

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

places, surrounded by dead plants, noticeably blackened, and avoided by bird and beast. Humanoids slain by a wight can rise as zombies under its control. Motivated by hunger for living souls and driven by

well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Actions Multiattack. The wight makes two longsword attacks or two longbow attacks. It can use its Life Drain in place of one longsword

Camp Alertness

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

effect is the same as if they’d been recognized. If characters lie to Mondath — claiming they are new recruits and this is all a mistake, for example, or that they are studying the cult before deciding

whether to join — then compare their Charisma (Deception) checks to Mondath’s Wisdom check to determine whether she believes them. You can allow advantage or disadvantage on the roll when someone’s

Moonblade

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

gods. A moonblade won’t serve anyone it regards as craven, erratic, corrupt, or at odds with preserving and protecting elvenkind. If the blade rejects you, you make ability checks, attack rolls, and

, deciding how it acts and moves. It remains until it drops to 0 hit points or you dismiss it as an action. 00 The moonblade functions as a vorpal sword. Sentience. A moonblade is a sentient neutral good

Camp Alertness

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

as if they’d been recognized. If characters lie to Mondath—claiming they are new recruits and this is all a mistake, for example, or that they are studying the cult before deciding whether to join

—then compare their Charisma (Deception) checks to Mondath’s Wisdom check to determine whether she believes them. You can allow advantage or disadvantage on the roll when someone’s lies are especially

Shadowfell

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

Initiative rolls. 4–5 Dread. The character has Disadvantage on all saving throws. 6 Delusion. The character has Disadvantage on ability checks and saving throws that use Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma. If

a character is already suffering a despair effect and fails the saving throw, the new despair effect replaces the old one. After finishing a Long Rest, a character can attempt to overcome the despair

Angels in the Outlands

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

Angels in the Outlands CoupleOfKooks “If you think you’re prepared for the ultimate struggle between good and evil, the deciding contest between all that is righteous and all that is foul, then to

. The defensive team can try to catch the ball (see the “Catching” section). Each batter can attempt this check up to three times; after three failed checks, the batter strikes out and must stand down

Small Stalls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Contest A participant must outperform a gnome in a best-of-five poetry contest. Doing so requires three successful DC 15 Charisma (Performance) checks in five or fewer attempts. Someone who wins the

Feathers “Birds of a feather? How about feathers of a bird? Step right up and guess how many feathers festoon this fiendish fowl!” A participant gets three tries to guess the number of feathers on one of a

Shunned Cave Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

here, the owlbear loses interest and returns to its den. G4: Smelly Refuse This cave contains heaps of food scraps, rotting carcasses, and a scattering of halfling-size bird pellets composed of fur

try to de-escalate the situation and make one of the following ability checks (with Advantage if the character is dressed like a member of the Cult of Chaos). Consider these examples: DC 13 Charisma

Dimensional Caverns

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

great bird. It repeats periodically, always far off in the distance. Set into a large cleft in the canyon wall is an enormous nest of sticks, bones, paper, and other debris. An immense black form

attempt to communicate with an otherworldly creature stricken with all-too-worldly relationship woes, using the following points and ability checks as guidelines. If the characters are supportive and

Clockwork Dragon

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

meal for one of these monstrosities is a too-real threat for those who stumble into their deadly lairs. Though the deep crow most immediately resembles a massive version of its namesake bird, this

creature is a unique form of avian insect. Seen up close, it can easily be discerned from any other giant bird by its insectoid maw, its four-clawed feet, and the cluster of red eyes that are the most

C: Blue Phoenix Shrine

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

a majestic bird with outstretched wings. A follower of Habbakuk or a character who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes the bird on the door as a blue phoenix, the symbol of

carved with coral-like designs. Behind it rises a sizable granite sculpture depicting the bird from the shrine’s entrance, its outstretched wings wreathed in flames. An archway opens into a chamber to

Quandrix Scholars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

philosophy, manipulating physical dimensions and properties of growth. Their magic alters and replaces the equations that describe the natural world, including creatures, space, and substance. Through these

if there is sufficient room for it to grow. It has advantage on attack rolls and on ability checks and saving throws that rely on Strength. Contract. The professor becomes Small. Its walking speed

Camp Righteous

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

stone archway leading to a dark tunnel. To the left of the statue is a crude animal pen with a small, panicked bird running around inside it. There are no other signs of life. When the Order of the

) has gotten itself trapped inside the enclosure. If characters leave it alone or set it loose, it causes no problems. If they attack or harass the bird, its squawks attract five adult axe beaks, which

Kir Sabal

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

above the ground. The main building has a circular mazelike symbol carved into its crumbling facade. Every few minutes, bird folk either land at the monastery or launch themselves from its balconies and

walkways are rotting or missing entirely in many places. The aarakocra don’t need them and have no reason to repair them. To reach the monastery from the ground, a character must make three ability checks

Wyrmheart Mine

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

cabinets are covered with creepers, bird droppings, and the bones of small animals. Stools collapse if any weight is put on them. There’s no information and nothing of use here. 2. Supply Shed This

Strength checks because of the steep incline of the tracks. 7. Upper Landing Two kobolds stand guard near some old crates. One keeps an eye on the cart track, while the other watches the stairs to the

Climbing Kelvin's Cairn

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

zigzag their way up the mountain, clinging to narrow ledges and scaling icy cliffs. To pass all these obstacles, the party must make three successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) group checks. If a group

characters until they return to Ten-Towns, then parts ways with them after deciding that her adventuring days are over. Against one wall, hidden under the shattered remains of a dogsled, is a mess kit, an

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