before blocking demand convince reach

Deep Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d8+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rend

deep dragons demand tribute from these groups in the form of food or treasure. Underdark explorers have many reasons to brave deep dragon lairs beyond treasure hunting; they might contain the only

Young Deep Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 10 ft. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6

dragons demand tribute from these groups in the form of food or treasure. Underdark explorers have many reasons to brave deep dragon lairs beyond treasure hunting; they might contain the only surviving

Ancient Deep Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 15 ft. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d10+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rend", "rollDamageType":"Slashing

Underdark societies, such as kuo-toa. Many deep dragons demand tribute from these groups in the form of food or treasure. Underdark explorers have many reasons to brave deep dragon lairs beyond

Adult Deep Dragon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Rend"}, reach 10 ft. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d8+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rend", "rollDamageType":"Slashing

often clash with aquatic Underdark societies, such as kuo-toa. Many deep dragons demand tribute from these groups in the form of food or treasure. Underdark explorers have many reasons to brave deep

Cairnwight

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

", "rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d10 + 6);{"diceNotation":"3d10+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Slam", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Rock

exclusion of all other tasks, retreating into a spacious cavern and blocking out all distractions. Creating a masterwork can become such a driving obsession that death can’t stop it: a giant who dies

Young Sea Serpent

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Constrict or Tail attack. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d10+4

. Constrict. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Constrict"} to hit, reach 20 ft., one creature. Hit: 22 (4d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"4d8+4", "rollType

Dire Corby

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

hearing.Multiattack. The dire corby makes two claw attacks. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8

monsters fall upon them. Strange Escort. Certain Underdark explorers—judged inventive by some and lunatics by others—have learned to travel among the dire corbies. After blocking their ears to

Yuan-ti Anathema

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

makes two Claw attacks and one Flurry of Bites attack. Claw (Anathema Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one

: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Flurry of Bites"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 27 (6d6 + 6);{"diceNotation":"6d6+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction

Dream Eater

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

effects.Multiattack. The dream eater makes two Ensnaring Shriek attacks. Ensnaring Shriek. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Ensnaring Shriek"} to hit, reach

) check to convince the engulfed target the nightmare isn’t real, with the target escaping on a success. The creature making the check takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage

Inspired (Kalaraq variant)

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

dagger attacks. It can replace one attack with vicious mockery. Crysteel Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Crysteel Dagger"} to hit, reach 5

Dreaming Dark. Such Inspired have to willingly accept quori possession, but the Dreaming Dark has long experience in weaving dreams that can convince mortals to surrender their bodies. VARIANT: QUORI

Inspired

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

","rollAction":"Crysteel Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Crysteel Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus

merchants might all be secret servants of the Dreaming Dark. Such Inspired have to willingly accept quori possession, but the Dreaming Dark has long experience in weaving dreams that can convince mortals to

Yggdrasti

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Root"} to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5);{"diceNotation":"2d6+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Root

similar magic, someone might be able to convince an yggdrasti to break off its attack, but the monster’s innate hatred of other living things is extremely difficult for it to suppress. Yggdrasti

Inspired (Hashalaq variant)

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

mockery. Crysteel Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Crysteel Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2

Dreaming Dark has long experience in weaving dreams that can convince mortals to surrender their bodies. VARIANT: QUORI VESSEL The Inspired are vessels for quori spirits, allowing the quori to

Inspired (Tsucora variant)

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Crysteel Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType

has long experience in weaving dreams that can convince mortals to surrender their bodies. VARIANT: QUORI VESSEL The Inspired are vessels for quori spirits, allowing the quori to manifest a portion

Ancient Sea Serpent

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (2d12 + 7);{"diceNotation":"2d12+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 6

", "rollAction":"Constrict"} to hit, reach 20 ft., one creature. Hit: 29 (4d10 + 7);{"diceNotation":"4d10+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Constrict", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage

Daemogoth Titan

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

attacks. Agonizing Burst. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Agonizing Burst"} to hit, reach 15 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 17

nature. Eventually that growth turns the daemogoth into a titan. The titans maintain their lesser cousins’ ability to trade magical power for a mortal’s pain, but they tend to demand

Aspect of Bahamut

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

instead.Multiattack. The aspect makes one Bite attack, one Claw attack, and one Tail attack. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +19;{"diceNotation":"1d20+19","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach

":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +19;{"diceNotation":"1d20+19","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target

Darkweaver

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (3d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"3d6+3", "rollType

dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. Shadow Web. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Shadow Web"} to hit, reach 120 ft., one creature. Hit: 16

Giff Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Longsword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing

. Mercenaries Extraordinaire. Giff are in high demand as warriors for hire, but they insist on serving in units composed entirely of giff; a giff hiring itself out individually is unheard of. Giff

Fraz-Urb'luu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

fists. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +16;{"diceNotation":"1d20+16","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d6 + 9);{"diceNotation":"3d6+9","rollType":"damage

","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +16;{"diceNotation":"1d20+16","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Fist"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target

Sibriex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Chain. Melee Weapon Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Chain"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (2d12 + 7);{"diceNotation":"2d12+7", "rollType":"damage

sibriexes can graft on new body parts to give the demons greater strength, vision, or stamina. Sibriexes never give aid freely, though; they demand a service or a treasure in return for the flesh

Trouble at the Docks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

, and one of those ships is mine. Pity I can’t reach it. Would you be good enough to help me? I promise to return the favor.” Captain Elaina Sartell, a chaotic good bandit captain, commands the

ten thugs blocking her path work for him. Traevus and his thugs are indifferent toward the party but turn hostile if the characters try to force their way onto the Moondancer with Captain Sartell in

The Direct Approach

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

different location in the conservatory. “Surrender the Mandolin or Else!” If the characters use their audience with Sythian to demand that Golden Axe be handed over to them, Sythian lets out a haughty

institutions must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma (Deception) check to convince Sythian that they are who they say they are. If one or more characters fail this check, Sythian becomes suspicious (see

What Devils Want

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

character’s soul might demand a service by way of compensation. Such services drive the character toward committing evil or morally questionable acts designed to make the character more amenable to

darker deals in the future. Here are a few examples: Without using magical coercion, the character must convince another mortal to enter into an infernal contract with the devil. The character is told

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

serpent gods began to demand more and more sacrifices, the yuan-ti stepped up their raids on bordering settlements to meet this need. Calm long-view schemers, innate deceivers, and immune to poison

odds aren’t in their favor. A short retreat might be just the thing to reach a better tactical position, find allies, or to allow the yuan-ti the opportunity to study their opponents and

Blingdenstone Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

clear the debris blocking the way into the domains of the Pudding King. The Goldwhisker Clan Chipgrin doesn’t know about the Pudding King’s deal with Juiblex, but he knows the Pudding King can command the

oozes as if they were intelligent. If the characters help convince Dorbo Diggermattock that the Goldwhisker clan belongs in Blingdenstone, the svirfneblin wererats participate in the battle and prove

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d10 + 7);{"diceNotation":"2d10+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d6 + 7);{"diceNotation":"2d6+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType

Artus and the Ring of Winter

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

Wizards of Thay also won’t pass up a chance to take the ring by force. With or without the ring, Artus Cimber continues to await Mezro’s return while searching for the means to reach or summon the

Harpers, who have access to lore that might assist Artus in his quest, but they demand the ring in exchange for their assistance. Forced to choose between the Harpers’ assistance and the ring, Artus

Animated Armor

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

guardian is almost always a suit of plate armor. To add to its menace, animated armor is frequently enchanted with scripted speech, so the armor can utter warnings, demand passwords, or deliver riddles

unconscious for 1 minute. False Appearance. While the armor remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal suit of armor. Actions Multiattack. The armor makes two melee attacks. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

Running This Chapter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

difficult to traverse. Once the characters enter Avernus, they must hitch a ride on an infernal war machine and traverse the hellish landscape to reach the Red Belvedere. The characters must manipulate

the Fiends in the casino’s highest ranks to enter the exclusive Ruby Sanctum, then fight Tiamat’s champion—or convince Tiamat to give up the final rod piece.

Escaping Tyrant's Spiral

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

the modrons escape. Portal to Hopeless The portal to Hopeless in area T3 is narrow and a challenge for the modrons to reach. It will take days for all the modrons to pass through, and likely many portal

Spiral, still functions. However, like the portal to Hopeless, it is difficult to reach. Additionally, unleashing thousands of modrons on Sigil is dangerous. Should this happen, the Lady of Pain

Oozing Royalty

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Oozing Royalty When the characters defeat the last group of oozes, but before they reach area 30, the Pudding King appears. The insane, slime-covered deep gnome points at you and cackles. “Devour

. The characters must contend with Princess Ebonmire and Prince Livid (see the “Royal Oozes” sidebar). These dimly intelligent oozes defend their master to the death, blocking the characters from

Bottom Card: Reward or Ruin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

time needed to reach their destination by a day. Remove the last pair of cards from the spread. Treasure. The characters find treasure inspired by the card as they overcome the day’s challenges. If

this setback: perhaps the characters became lost in the woods or encountered an obstacle blocking their path. Add two more cards to the spread. Lost Gear. The characters lose their rations or are

Torm's Bridges

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

bridge is called Torm’s Reach, while the south bridge is named Torm’s Blade. Unless the characters can fly or teleport, they must use one of the bridges on their trek toward the High Hall. When the

characters approach either bridge, they can make out the initial details of the rift and can see the guards blocking the path. Read the following to set the scene: A rift in the earth divides Elturel into

Cairnwight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

tasks, retreating into a spacious cavern and blocking out all distractions. Creating a masterwork can become such a driving obsession that death can’t stop it: a giant who dies while creating art might

Actions Multiattack. The cairnwight makes two Slam attacks or two Rock attacks, and it uses its Petrifying Touch if available. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target

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