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whips around a feline face, revealing piercing blue eyes that can freeze foes with a single glance. Compared to its desert-dwelling cousins, this sphinx is far less likely to be defeated with reason or
spotted markings as its fur; they are strong enough to withstand the bitter winds that whistle across the tundra.Cold, Necrotic, RadiantFreezing Glare (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType
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Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
on a successful one. If at least one of the creatures that failed this save isn’t a Construct or an Undead, the blight regains 9 hit points.Travelers of Sigil and the Lower Planes take care to
by the seemingly inanimate plant, the blight strikes, revealing its twisted, humanlike form and lashing out with razor-sharp vines to feed its bloodlust.
While razorvine blights are usually
Equipment
This bitter chartreuse concoction is distilled from a fungus native to the Blightshore badlands. The sickly green liqueur harbors potent psychedelic properties. Provided it is neither a construct nor
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack
Snow Sphinx Camouflaged against the ice, a solitary snow sphinx is on the prowl. A shock of dark humanoid hair whips around a feline face, revealing piercing blue eyes that can freeze foes with a
single glance. Compared to its desert-dwelling cousins, this sphinx is far less likely to be defeated with reason or logic. Although a snow sphinx can speak, it generally greets its prey with claws and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
can survive on bitter lichens and toxic fungi, they viciously attack anything they can make a meal of, from giant spiders to explorers. Quaggoths sometimes serve as muscle for Underdark-dwelling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
protects those who venture too close to Eileanar’s edge. Hidden Quarter. Visually obscured by tunnels and illusions, the Hidden Quarter is the dismal dwelling place and industrial center for Low Netherese
servants. Underpeak. Gravity inversions allow mages to construct upside-down palaces on the surface of the rock below the city. However, the Underpeak’s cave systems are home to monsters as well as escaped magical experimentations.
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hidden that the surface-dwelling citizens in the area often don’t know what lies beneath them.
Because the kobolds make sure they stay out of the way of anyone more dangerous than themselves, grow
owner, they are often willing to take the chance of revealing themselves because the potential reward is worth the risk.
Dragon Servitors
Kobolds believe that they were created by Tiamat from the blood
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
oppressor became the means of her bitter domination. The Darklord Urik von Kharkov ruled from the now-ruined Castle Pantara, a fortress of tyranny and torment from which he hunted the people of Valachan
people of the jungle. But by the light of the moon, many grow fur, claws, and fangs, revealing their true nature as watchful and dangerous lycanthropes. By the time Chakuna was a teenager, von
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
below. A cold, bitter wind spins dead leaves about him, billowing his cape in the darkness. Lightning splits the clouds overhead, casting stark white light across him. Strahd turns to the sky
, revealing the angular muscles of his face and hands. He has a look of power—and of madness. His once handsome face is contorted by a tragedy darker than the night itself. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
summers and fierce, bitter winters. Beacons of civilization hug the Sword Coast and dot the fertile river valleys, yet despite the abundant natural resources and scenic beauty, survival is a day-to-day
civilizations such as Illefarn and Eaerlann, the ancient kingdoms of the gold elves; Delzoun, a long-buried nation of dungeon-dwelling dwarves; and Netheril, a fallen empire of human spellcasters. Throughout
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Metallic Peacekeeper When a metallic dragon grows attached to a settlement of smaller folk—often after dwelling there for a time in Humanoid form—the dragon might decide to create a metallic
peacekeeper to protect the place. The peacekeeper can ward a community for centuries, standing in the place of its dragon creator and maintaining peace and order. Metallic Peacekeeper
Medium Construct
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
hungry eyes.
The double door at the northern end of the hall stands open, revealing a vast chamber beyond. Swathed in shadows at the back of this large chamber towers a massive statue of a goatish
guidance. A booming voice from the statue replies, “This is your final test, Xia. Do not fail me!” Xia then rejoins her ghouls and fights to the bitter end. Roll Initiative for Nezzarum. On his turn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
still to appear as ordinary razorvine. When unassuming travelers pass by the seemingly inanimate plant, the blight strikes, revealing its twisted, humanlike form and lashing out with razor-sharp
feet of it must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 9 (2d8) slashing damage on failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If at least one of the creatures that failed this save isn’t a Construct or an Undead, the blight regains 9 hit points.
Christopher Burdett
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
isn’t harmful, but it is bitter, viscous, and stains like ink. Mara Silvra. If the characters approach the monolith, the air around them grows colder. The spirit of Mara Silvra (use the banshee stat
after one week, returning the house to its full power. If the amber monolith is destroyed, the house responds as described above and the inky water drains away, revealing the treasure within. Mara’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
grown quiet, bitter, and apprehensive. He doesn’t understand how Gar can serve both Olhydra and Umberlee, and has developed an extreme mistrust of his morose benefactor. Because of this, it wouldn’t take
to the characters: Gar once served as the elemental prophet of the elder elemental being known as Olhydra. In Gar’s former career, he recruited Shoalar to help construct a temple and recruit other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
githyanki raise their young in hidden crèches that they construct in far-flung places on the Material Plane. Such measures are necessary because birth and growth are impossible on the Astral Plane
immortal warriors dwelling in the silvery void. The young are told they are on the verge of entering the queen’s realm, each one of them destined to take a special place in the society. Their skills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, the door automatically opens into this area, revealing area 3 and activating the mechanical creatures in that area. 3. Recharging Station A buzzing sound and a deep hum rises suddenly as the door
station, or if the characters sabotage the station, a shower of sparks erupts from the edges of the secret door and its slots, revealing the door. Otherwise, a character who searches the area and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Faerie Dragon Lairs Faerie dragons go where the fun is. For many, this means dwelling near portals to the Feywild, enjoying that realm’s unpredictable magic and boisterous revels. Yet it can just as
a manor or convincing pixies to construct them a silken bower. The most elaborate faerie dragon lairs are modeled off those of larger dragons, featuring multiple chambers and cunning traps. Faerie
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
gardens behind plank fences or fieldstone walls are the tunnels that constitute the true thoroughfares of Hardbuckler. Beneath each small dwelling is an extensive cellar, often three or more levels in
that they can spend the cold months beside a hearth, with a slice of fried pie in one hand, and a tankard of bitter gnomish stout in the other. Any cellar space not devoted to another purpose is used
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
, overlooking the magma lake far below. Its huge sliding doors stand open, revealing dark furnaces and silent machinery. A raised loading dock allows access to the dangling buckets of the Slagline, which
This windowless, two-story structure has a single door tucked near a corner on the ground floor. Standing in front of the door is an eight-foot-tall, bipedal construct made of chipped stone, rusty metal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
takes 42 (12d6) acid damage. 3: Iron Shelter This massive iron dwelling sports large doors, furniture, and fixtures. The building is divided into two chambers: a long bedchamber to the north and a
stays close to the furnace, knowing that her immunity to its intense heat and blinding radiance gives her an edge in case of combat. If attacked, she fights to the bitter end, knowing that to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
City Watch (veterans) arrive as the fight ends. Drawn by the commotion, the Watch couldn’t care less about the nimblewright and believes any plausible story the characters tell them. (As a construct
. He’s a lamplighter with an alley dwelling. The X marks the alley.) If Manshoon is the villain, “Thrakkus” is written by the X on a map of the Field Ward. (The X marks the location of Thrakkus’s butcher
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
keyhole is real. The jade key found in area 53 can be used to unlock the relief and swing it open, revealing the crawlway. The lock can also be picked with a successful DC 21 Dexterity check made by a
rollers. The construct fills the height and width of the hall and barrels toward you at alarming speed.
All creatures present must roll initiative. On its turn, the juggernaut rolls down the hallway
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
properties. Roll for each of these properties on the Infernal Machine Properties table. To keep things interesting, the DM might roll secretly for detrimental properties, revealing those properties only
fragrant leaves. The leaves fall off after 1d10 minutes, revealing 1d6 magic fruits that can be plucked from your head. Each fruit functions as a berry created with the goodberry spell.
Whenever you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
is opened, read: Enormous interlocking gears and cogs stretch as far as you can see. Suddenly, a spherical construct with spindly legs and small wings tumbles through the open doorway.
Opening the
: Waves of heat assail you as the door opens, revealing an iron road leading to a basalt citadel surrounded by the charred remains of defeated armies. Prisoners scream from iron gibbets that festoon the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, stone melting compound, stirge repellent, and glow-in-the-dark paint. Artificers Rock gnome artificers construct exquisitely tooled and enameled pieces of machinery, often weaving magical properties
-dwelling gnomes can fall prey to this sort of obsession as they pursue their projects, and in such cases it’s much safer for them to stay in their homes, since a gnome wandering the streets deep in thought is liable to walk into a moat or be run over by a wagon.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the character refuses the offer, the altar emits smoke that coalesces into a hulking figure. This hostile figure uses the clay golem stat block, but it is an Undead instead of a Construct. If the
, revealing another room once hidden behind a secret door.
The small room is strewn with shattered pottery, a broken chest of empty drawers, and a moldering pile of clothes. A successful DC 12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
examines the rock formation quickly realizes it’s a door. Opening or otherwise investigating the door knocks free the dirt encrusting it, revealing an ancient etching of a phoenix wearing a mask rising from
. Then the illusion vanishes, revealing the mosaics’ actual state. 3. Viewing Room Grave niches and alcoves holding funerary urns line the walls of this chamber. The ceiling in the northern part of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Moonsea region. Secret Door. The Cassalanter family portrait hides a secret door. Tilting the painting causes the door to swing outward on hidden hinges, revealing the pantry (area C11) beyond. A
the door without a key or anyone not of Cassalanter blood who opens Victoro’s desk. The Cassalanter children know about this construct and warn friendly characters about it. Desk. Victoro’s desk is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
how perfect your creations, nothing is ever good enough for this contact. They point out every flaw and missed opportunity. Are they bitter, lashing out at anyone around them, or do they recognize your
potential and try to push you to greatness? 5 Golem Guide. Your guild contact is the soul of a long-dead artisan preserved in a construct body. This golem is wise and knowledgeable, but it has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
(PETER MOHRBACHER) Eater of Hope An eater of hope is bitter to the core, resentful of all forms of life and joy. Although these demons can
undead or a construct starts its turn within 30 feet of the shepherd, that creature must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or take 11 (2d10) psychic damage.
Innate Spellcasting. The shepherd’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
, stick out its tongue, or yawn, the face sticks out its tongue and says “aah,” revealing a gemstone the size of a hen’s egg on its tongue. “Truth.” If a character asks one of the faces which way to
been worked recently, judging by the stone chips and dust covering the floor. Rough-carved images of cave-dwelling creatures decorate the smooth, stone walls.
The sounds of mining tools echo from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
to understand
their place in the cosmos
Giant Construct Encounters Use the Giant Construct Encounters table to populate ancient giants’ ruins that have been sealed from the outside world for
ancient giants. You can alter the appearance of any Construct on this table to reflect the nature of its creators. An iron golem built by fire giants might spew embers and sooty smoke between its iron
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Duskwalker stands motionless amid trees whose branches bear dead Dragon Army soldiers. Before Onyari’s destruction, Duskwalker served as its master gardener. The city’s devastation left them deeply bitter
negotiate by succeeding on a DC 20 Charisma (Persuasion) check as an action or by revealing a symbol of a god of nature. If convinced to talk, Duskwalker reveals the following information: Duskwalker is the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, he says he can’t help them, saying, “My orders prevent me from revealing the city’s secrets to outsiders.” Energy Crystals. The crystals embedded in the niches are used to project Everlast’s illusory
causes it to swing open, revealing a 5-foot-diameter vertical shaft that ascends 50 feet to area Y19k. A character can use an action to pull open the hatch by force, doing so with a successful DC 20