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Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Unusual Nature. Clapperclaw doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claws"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"2d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claws","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Stuffing. Clapperclaw stuffs straw or other dead plant matter
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
attacks: one with its mandibles and two with its claws.
Mandibles. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Mandibles"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit
doesn't struggle, the deep crow takes it back to its lair to be devoured at leisure. Creatures that do struggle might be repeatedly dropped from a height to soften them up a bit.
Family Ties. Deep crows
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
can't make attacks with that claw against other targets. The crab folk has two claws, each of which can grapple only one target.The crab folk are the result of a magical ritual used long ago by a mighty
minds a few simple commands to help them with their tasks. She gave them the tenacity and toughness of a crab to augment their strength, grasping claws to help them claim the treasures she loved, and a
Species
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
gold to black. While their hands prove as nimble as those of other humanoids, leonin have retractable feline claws, which they can extend instantly. This, along with their ability to produce bone
-shaking roars, gives most leonin an air that readily shifts between regal and fearsome. Leonin often act with confidence, which can come off as imperiousness. While this can reassure their allies, it can
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
Constitution Stamina and health Endure a marathon, grasp hot metal without flinching, win a drinking contest Intelligence Memory and reason Recall a bit of lore, recognize a clue’s significance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
is coaxed out of its hiding place and not attacked, it might provide visitors with a bit or two of possibly useful information. Kalka-Kylla Large monstrosity, neutral
Armor Class 15 (natural armor
target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage, and if the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC 13). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained. Kalka-Kylla has two claws, each of which can grapple only one target.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
bit of an advantage in this regard, in that the NPCs placed under their command are all well-trained faction operatives, not raw recruits or mercenaries. However, some of these seasoned personnel might
within their own ranks, members of any faction might bristle at having to work alongside (much less take orders from) members of other factions. Chain of Command In addition to deciding how the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
their criminal operation, and brought Irena to justice, but not before suffering her curse: “Live you always among monsters, and see everyone you love die beneath their claws.” In the weeks that
from my enemies.” Flaw. “I am cursed. I will never find peace.” Adventures with Rudolph van Richten Van Richten readily provides mentorship to characters devoted to fighting the creatures of the night
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Grinning Cat Grinning cats are mischievous Fey who delight in pestering and misleading travelers. They resemble oversized domestic cats with long, needlelike claws, but they’re distinguished by the
clenched fist, if you get my meaning.
—Bigby
Trust me when I tell you that the cat was every bit as annoyed as you were, my friend.
—Diancastra
Grinning Cat Large Fey, Typically Chaotic Neutral
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
what might happen to innocent creatures around it when its bestial nature takes over.
When a werebear transforms, it grows to enormous size, lashing out with weapons or claws. It fights with the
humanoid or monstrous intrusion. Though most werebears are of good alignment, some are every bit as evil as other lycanthropes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
to black. While their hands prove as nimble as those of other humanoids, leonin have retractable feline claws, which they can extend instantly. This, along with their ability to produce bone-shaking
roars, gives most leonin an air that readily shifts between regal and fearsome. Leonin often act with confidence, which can come off as imperiousness. While this can reassure their allies, it can also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Adventures in Tepest The horror of Tepest rises from its mysterious wilderness and the seemingly idyllic community of Viktal. Here, dread lies in contrasts. Tree branches grasp like claws while every
cottage exudes a warm glow. Smiles come readily but last too long. Wildflowers grow from the carcasses of mutated lambs. The Mists deposit visitors to Tepest near Viktal, whose folk encourage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
to the ceiling above the hoard, wings tucked in tight along its sides with claws gripping the ice, is a huge white dragon.
Glazhael is an adult white dragon that is doing his part to ensure the rise
of Tiamat, hopeful that the queen of evil dragons will reward him with untold power. He is, however, a bit on the dim side, thinking of visitors as either servants (who bring him food) or as enemies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
to the ceiling above the hoard, wings tucked in tight along its sides with claws gripping the ice, is a huge white dragon. Glazhael is an adult white dragon that is doing his part to ensure the rise
of Tiamat, hopeful that the queen of evil dragons will reward him with untold power. He is, however, a bit on the dim side, thinking of visitors as either servants (who bring him food) or as enemies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
augment their strength, grasping claws to help them claim the treasures she loved, and a deeply embedded magical compulsion to obedience. Treasure Hungry. The hag had a particular love of silver, and was
loath to allow even the smallest bit of that metal to slip through her grasp. Her spell gave the crab folk an insatiable love for silver. When they see it, all crab folk feel an irresistible urge to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
centaurs, minotaurs, and satyrs more readily than unpredictable humans and alien tritons. Leonin Communities Leonin prides typically occupy dens or mobile tent cities, or possibly both at different
declare their status and ornament themselves with claws and small bones taken from defeated opponents. While intensely territorial, the Ironmanes sometimes offer their services as guards or guides
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
dinosaurs are stoutly muzzled and have their claws and horns blunted in all but the unchained race. The four-legged race is dominated by young ankylosauruses and triceratopses, but dimetrodons have also
, you’ll need to play out the race. This can be quite a bit of fun, especially if you let players whose characters aren’t directly involved take over at least some of the NPC racers. Encourage everyone to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, and it’s a bit self-conscious about its replacement head: a hollow gourd that now sits askew on its shoulders. Eight copper coins are sealed inside the gourd, causing the head to rattle whenever
) Proficiency Bonus +2
Unusual Nature. Clapperclaw doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.
Actions
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) slashing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
its lair to be devoured at leisure. Creatures that do struggle might be repeatedly dropped from a height to soften them up a bit.
Family Ties. Deep crows live alone for an unknown length of years
attacks: one with its mandibles and two with its claws.
Mandibles. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
until after it rolls the d20 before deciding to use the runestone die, but must decide before the DM says whether the roll succeeds or fails. Once the runestone die is rolled, it is lost, and the
has 5 (1d4 + 3) hit points, a flying speed of 40 feet, and a Strength score of 2. It has a +0 bonus to hit on its attacks and deals 1 piercing damage with its beak and 1 slashing damage with its claws
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
forms the perimeter of a large hole, while east of the building is a larger wooden structure covered with creeping vines.
As you come a bit closer, the sound of voices suddenly emerges from the shack
can be taken by surprise if the characters succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity (Stealth) group check. Lanedrie begins by using her claws and spells to teach the interlopers a lesson, but if the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the common room of the inn (area 2), as if they had just walked through the main door. You are standing just inside the front door to the Dran & Courtier. Things are a bit different, however. The
stat blocks). When a host is reduced to 0 hit points, the intellect devourer emerges and attempts to use its claws and Devour Intellect action to gain a character as a new host. A character can regain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. Splugoth’s Bargain When the characters have had a bit of time to adjust to their diminutive state, read: A loud voice calls from above, dripping with disdain. “Hello there, members of Acquisitions
speed of 200 feet. Any damage Onyx would take is reduced to 0 (but see “Dealing with Onyx” below). She has advantage on ability checks and saving throws. Her claws attack uses the following statistics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, raking him with its claws and biting into his shoulder. Mokingo the goliath came to Garret’s defense but didn’t last long. Perilou hid in the cave as Astrix fled up the mountain. The yeti pursued Garret
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
years ago, Hew was part of a dwarven expedition seeking to reopen Wyrmheart Mine. The expedition encountered Tinder the red dragon. Hew alone escaped, and only after the dragon bit off his left arm. Hew
5 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. He carries a wooden maul named Skullbash. His armor is fashioned from the spatulate bones of dinosaurs, and it’s gashed and scarred by weapons, claws, and teeth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
fell. Unlike the Mountain Door or the Glitterhame, which offer exits to the surface world, the Foundry isn’t readily accessible. The area isn’t abandoned, though. Undead horrors wait in its darkest
or more armor stands indicate that this room was once an armory. Some debris litters the floor, but nothing of value is readily apparent.
Creature. One of the armor stands is actually an animated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
a large book clad in black leather with the Zhentarim symbol imprinted on the front. Oboth suspects that someone in town knows where the tomb is hidden, or knows some bit of lore hinting at its
once-famous hunting lodge, the White Hart Inn, stands amid low stone cottages and stables. The creaky building is well maintained on the inside, offering a bit of grandeur in an otherwise rustic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
vault marked “X.” This vault is further detailed in the “Orrery Vault” section below. Discovering which vault holds the component is an important bit of business that the characters must accomplish at
Cloaks as an NPC, give her the stat block of a spy with these changes: She has the following attack option: Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) slashing damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, powerful claws, and four eye sockets — but two of its eyes have been put out, and its claws are bronze blades. The creature bellows and thrashes in rage, constantly testing the bars and clawing at the
walls.
The monster in the western portion of the chamber is an umber hulk. The cultists partially blinded the creature and removed its natural claws, so the hulk no longer has its Confusing Gaze power
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
archmage Hoobur Gran’Shoop. The constructs remain motionless until the adventurers move close or attack. These scarecrows can cut the rope holding them with their claws, but they prefer to remain hanging
dragonborn mercenary and part of the assault force, found them. Drahkso took pity on the sisters and refused to kill them, so his comrades locked him up with them. The sisters talked to Drahkso a bit, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
already prepared. This results in a certain degree of corruption, naturally, which is compounded by the proxy judge’s near-absolute discretion in deciding whether to accept a conviction or exonerate a
the effects of petrifying magic. When the magic was dispelled, it freed the heroes to walk the world once more but robbed the Wide of a bit of its charm. The merchants complained loudly, and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
ability check, attack roll, or saving throw it makes. The creature can wait until after it rolls the d20 before deciding to use the number, but it must decide before the DM says whether the roll succeeds
the area, but it might take a bit of practice for characters to get used to the effect. A creature that starts its turn in this area must make a DC 15 Dexterity check. On a failed check, the creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
+ 1) capering around a blasphemous idol
2 1 arcanaloth (attitude: 1d12) searching for a tempting bit of lost lore
3 2 chain devils (attitude: 1d6) suspending corpses on spiked chains
4
new settlement locations
4 1 troll mutate* (attitude: 1d6) drawing, scratching, or painting with too many claws
5 1d4 firbolg primeval wardens* (attitude: 1d12) making camp
6 1d4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
demonstrate strange quirks in speech or behavior. The people of Thesk trade readily with any folk, even nearby orcs and goblins that are willing to treat with them peacefully. They aren’t fools, however, and
, sambar, dragon, sun
Zhentil Keep: fang (“dung-piece”), talon/naal (“flea-bit”), tarenth (“hardhammer”), glory (“weeping wolf”), platinum glory (“flat metal gem”)
Silverymoon also mints two special
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
already prepared. This results in a certain degree of corruption, naturally, which is compounded by the proxy judge’s near-absolute discretion in deciding whether to accept a conviction or exonerate a
effects of petrifying magic. When the magic was dispelled, it freed the heroes to walk the world once more but robbed the Wide of a bit of its charm. The merchants complained loudly, and a replacement