before blocking direction constructs return

Banshee

Monsters Monster Manual

Detect Life. The banshee magically senses the direction of creatures up to 1 mile away that aren’t Constructs or Undead. Incorporeal Movement. The banshee can move through other creatures and

Etherealness

Spells Player’s Handbook

You step into the border regions of the Ethereal Plane, where it overlaps with your current plane. You remain in the Border Ethereal for the duration. During this time, you can move in any direction

unless a feature gives them the ability to do so. When the spell ends, you return to the plane you left in the spot that corresponds to your space in the Border Ethereal. If you appear in an occupied

Guards and Wards

Spells Player’s Handbook

until all its effects are dispelled. Corridors. Fog fills all the warded corridors, making them Heavily Obscured. In addition, at each intersection or branching passage offering a choice of direction

, there is a 50 percent chance that a creature other than you believes it is going in the opposite direction from the one it chooses. Doors. All doors in the warded area are magically locked, as if

Banshee Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Detect Life. The banshee can magically sense the presence of creatures up to 5 miles away that aren’t undead or constructs. She knows the general direction they’re in but not their exact

wail has no effect on constructs and undead. All other creatures within 30 feet of her that can hear her must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, a creature drops to 0 hit points

Lonelywood Banshee

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Detect Life. The banshee can magically sense the presence of creatures up to 5 miles away that aren't undead or constructs. She knows the general direction they're in but not their exact locations

constructs and undead. All other creatures within 30 feet of her that can hear her must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, a creature drops to 0 hit points. On a success, a creature

Revenant Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

to go to the afterlife and not return. Turn Immunity. The revenant is immune to effects that turn undead. Vengeful Tracker. The revenant knows the distance to and direction of any creature against

Harrow Hound

Monsters The Book of Many Things

condition. Supernatural Tracker. The hound knows the distance to and direction of any creature that has come within 30 feet of it, even if that creature is on a different plane of existence. If the

return to the Gardens of Decay with the hunt incomplete. Powerful Undead, such as vampire;vampires and death knight;death knights, might be accompanied by packs of harrow hounds.PoisonNecrotic, Psychic

Cadaver Collector

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

of a conquering army on the Material Plane. These fearsome Constructs obey their summoners until they are dismissed back to Acheron, but if a summoner comes to a bad end, a cadaver collector might

wander the Material Plane for centuries, collecting corpses while searching for a way to return home. Cadaver collectors respond to a summons from a mortal only when they are called to the scene of a

Sir Talavar

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

of its turns to determine its behavior during the turn: 1–4. The target takes no action or bonus action and uses all of its movement to move in a random direction. 5–6. The

upbeat demeanor and is a strict observer of noble etiquette and courtesies. He knows the way to Downfall and can point charactersin the right direction. He can also impart the following useful information

Thaxalia

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or Thaxalia moves it up to 30 feet in any direction. It is restrained by the ray’s telekinetic grip until the start of Thaxalia’s next turn or

until Thaxalia is incapacitated.If the target is an object weighing 300 pounds or less that isn’t being worn or carried, it is moved up to 30 feet in any direction. Thaxalia can also exert fine

Cadaver Collector Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

until they are called upon by a necromancer, hobgoblin general, or other evil warlord to bolster the ranks of a conquering army. These fearsome constructs obey their summoners until being dismissed

back to Acheron, but if a summoner comes to a bad end, a cadaver collector might wander the Material Plane for centuries, collecting corpses while searching for a way to return home. Sweeping the Dead

Hermit Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

hence the reason for your return to society. Work with your DM to determine the details of your discovery and its impact on the campaign. Other Hermits This hermit background assumes a

background. On the other hand, if you want to go in a more religious direction, the acolyte might be what you’re looking for. Or you could even be a charlatan, posing as a wise and holy person and letting pious fools support you.

Beholder Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

the beholder moves it up to 30 feet in any direction. It is restrained by the ray’s telekinetic grip until the start of the beholder’s next turn or until the beholder is incapacitated. If

the target is an object weighing 300 pounds or less that isn’t being worn or carried, it is moved up to 30 feet in any direction. The beholder can also exert fine control on objects with this

Blackrazor Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

constructs or undead. You also can’t be charmed or frightened. Blackrazor can cast the haste spell on you once per day. It decides when to cast the spell and maintains concentration on it so that

it eats, including the wielder’s. The sword believes that all matter and energy sprang from a void of negative energy and will one day return to it. Blackrazor is meant to hurry that process

Vampiric Mist

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

doesn’t require air or sleep.Life Drain. The mist touches one creature in its space. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw (Undead and Constructs automatically succeed

undetected to bleed their victims dry. Vampiric mists, sometimes called crimson mists, are all that remain of vampires who couldn’t return to their burial places after being defeated or suffering

Sir Godfrey Gwilym

Monsters Curse of Strahd

another humanoid corpse on the same plane of existence and regains all its hit points. While his soul is bodiless, a wish spell can be used to force the soul to go to the afterlife and not return. Turn

Immunity. Sir Godfrey Gwilym is immune to effects that turn undead. Vengeful Tracker. Sir Godfrey Gwilym knows the distance to and direction of any creature against which it seeks revenge, even if

Death Tyrant Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or the tyrant moves it up to 30 feet in any direction. The target is restrained by the ray’s telekinetic grip until the start of the tyrant’s next turn or

until the tyrant is incapacitated. If the target is an object weighing 300 pounds or less that isn’t being worn or carried, it is moved up to 30 feet in any direction. The tyrant can also exert

Guards and Wards Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

branching passage offering a choice of direction, there is a 50 percent chance that a creature other than you will believe it is going in the opposite direction from the one it chooses. Doors. All

appear in the places you designate; they return within 10 minutes if dispersed by wind while guards and wards lasts. Place a constant gust of wind in one corridor or room. Place a suggestion in one

Etherealness Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

dismiss the spell. During this time, you can move in any direction. If you move up or down, every foot of movement costs an extra foot. You can see and hear the plane you originated from, but everything

, allowing you to move through objects you perceive on the plane you originated from. When the spell ends, you immediately return to the plane you originated from in the spot you currently occupy. If

Hermit - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

superseding event. Suddenly directionless and unable to return to your homeland, you have lingered, adrift, in this wretched city. Feature: Discovery The quiet seclusion of your extended

past that could rewrite history. It might be information that would be damaging to the people who consigned you to exile, and hence the reason for your return to society. Work with your DM to

Vladimir Horngaard

Monsters Curse of Strahd

on the same plane of existence and regains all its hit points. While the soul is bodiless, a wish spell can be used to force the soul to go to the afterlife and not return. Special Equipment

. Vladimir is immune to effects that turn undead. Vengeful Tracker. Vladimir knows the distance to and direction of any creature against which it seeks revenge, even if the creature and Vladimir are on

Sibriex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Contamination. The sibriex emits an aura of corruption 30 feet in every direction. Vegetation withers in the aura, and the ground in the aura is difficult terrain for other creatures. Any creature

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

Escaping the Sphere

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

threshold, the character has disadvantage on saving throws for 1 minute. 4 The character is plagued by nightmares of metal constructs. 5 The character is disoriented by wide-open spaces and has no sense of direction outdoors. 6 While in sunlight, the character has disadvantage on attack rolls.

sphere. If it would better fit your group, a trapped character can mysteriously reappear after a few in-game hours or days, rejoining the party on their own. Those who return from the sphere in this

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

serve as a battering ram if a settlement dares to close its gates, blocking the way to the treasures and tasty food that lie within. A heavily laden wagon that requires the strongest orcs to return it to

authority and cause the tribe to collapse into chaos, with the survivors scattering either to join new tribes or to strike out on their own. At the other extreme, warriors that return home with a heavily

Veneficus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Veneficus Hazlik’s crimson-towered palace stands atop the jagged mesa called the Red Rise. The Darklord dwells here alone, attended by a staff of servile constructs and magical creations. Although

displease him never return from the Darklord’s palace. Left to his solitude, Hazlik spends days at a time within his personal meditation chambers, avoiding sleep and using the Eyes of Hazlik throughout the domain to search for useful magic—and to identify any who might be acting against him.

Banshee

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

1,100; PB +2) Traits Detect Life. The banshee magically senses the direction of creatures up to 1 mile away that aren’t Constructs or Undead. Incorporeal Movement. The banshee can move through

a lost love and haunt their grave. 4 Presage a disaster or tragedy. 5 Seek the return of a stolen treasure. 6 Slay those more beautiful than it was in life. Domenico Cava

Banshee

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Languages Common, Elvish Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Detect Life. The banshee can magically sense the presence of creatures up to 5 miles away that aren’t undead or constructs. She knows the

direction they’re in but not their exact locations. Incorporeal Movement. The banshee can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. She takes 5 (1d10) force damage if she

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

notice taking from the sea’s bounty without offering something in return. 6 I think of sailors’ songs as their “water speech” and try to converse with them by humming

within 30 feet of the dragon turtle must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be moved 30 feet in a direction of the dragon turtle’s choice. On a success, the creature is moved 10 feet

Back to the Material Plane

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Back to the Material Plane Characters can use the shadow crossing to return to Chalet Brantifax’s graveyard, but only in the gloomy hours of the morning. Given the chance, however, members of the

Scarlet Sash take the time to fill in Sylphene’s grave, holding no hope of the characters’ return. In a darkly humorous turn of events, characters who use the shadow crossing to try to get back to Chalet

Oozing Royalty

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

them, my precious children! Make your father proud!” He then bolts as two oozes drop from the ceiling in front of you, their dark forms flowing in your direction with unsettling awareness and malevolence

. 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

Banshee

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

magically sense the presence of creatures up to 5 miles away that aren’t undead or constructs. She knows the general direction they’re in but not their exact locations. Incorporeal Movement. The banshee

releases a mournful wail, provided that she isn’t in sunlight. This wail has no effect on constructs and undead. All other creatures within 30 feet of her that can hear her must make a DC 13 Constitution

Oh, Momma!

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

aboard their jolly boat and return to the Second Wind. Have Krux and each character make a DC 21 Wisdom (Perception) check. Those who fail the check are surprised when Big Momma attacks: As the jolly boat

who were surprised can’t act until the next round. A character can use an action and a pair of oars to row the jolly boat 10 feet horizontally in any direction along the gravity plane shared by

Daring Dancer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

direction as the characters and are eager to travel with the party, both for company and protection. The dancer is kind-hearted but has an over-the-top stage persona they rarely let slip. In return, they

offer to be the characters’ guide and good luck charm on the road. Even if the characters don’t accept Ollin’s company, the performer is traveling in the same direction and tags along anyway. Ollin

Rockblight

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

. Since the return of the svirfneblin to Blingdenstone, the deep gnomes have studiously avoided sections of the old city that Ogrémoch’s Bane and Neheedra inhabit, blocking it off from the rest of the

15. Wind Tunnel

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

15. Wind Tunnel Carved birds soar across the walls of this corridor. Blocking the passage near its northern end is a large adamantine propeller with five sharp blades. With a successful DC 15

is ejected north of the propeller. If the propeller is jammed for 3 consecutive rounds, it breaks down and becomes nonfunctional. At dawn the next day, Withers sends tomb dwarves to repair the damage and return the trap to its operational state.

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