before blood danger continues read

Ironscale Hydra

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Acidic Blood. When the hydra takes piercing or slashing damage, each creature within 5 feet of the hydra takes 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Acidic Blood

hibernation during which it continues to grow. When it awakens, it goes on a feeding rampage, so beginning the cycle once again. These rhythms of destruction sometimes become so ingrained in the minds and

Summon Greater Demon

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

throw if you say its true name. On a failed save, the demon continues to obey you. On a successful save, your control of the demon ends for the rest of the duration, and the demon spends its turns

rounds if it still has hit points. As part of casting the spell, you can form a circle on the ground with the blood used as a material component. The circle is large enough to encompass your space

Sword of Kas Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. It scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20, and deals an extra 2d10 slashing damage to undead. If the sword isn’t bathed in blood

dominated by the sword, as if by the dominate monster spell, and the sword demands that it be bathed in blood. The spell effect ends when the sword’s demand is met. Random Properties. The Sword of Kas

Sea Elf Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

explored the waters across a hundred worlds. Today, they live in small, hidden communities in the ocean shallows and on the Elemental Plane of Water. SAHUAGIN: DANGER FROM THE DEPTHS The sea elves face

with them — in the grip of a blood frenzy, sahuagin will tear apart even others of their own kind!

Traag Draconian

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

Blood Frenzy. The draconian has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn’t have all its hit points. Controlled Fall. If the draconian falls and isn’t incapacitated

engines of carnage. Few commanders have successfully used a traag draconian’s reckless violence to their advantage in battle; for most, a traag draconian is as much of a danger to its allies as it is

Drakewarden

Classes Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragon gave you a geode or gemstone to care for. To your surprise, the drake hatched from that stone. 4 You ingested a few drops of dragon blood, forever infusing your nature magic with draconic

power. 5 An ancient Draconic inscription on a standing stone empowered you when you read it aloud. 6 You had a vivid dream of a mysterious figure accompanied by seven yellow canaries, who warned you of impending doom. When you awoke, your drake was there, watching you.

Nepenthe

Magic Items Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

has hearing and darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. It can read and understand Elvish. It can also speak Elvish, but only through the voice of its wielder, with whom the sword can communicate

from the innocent. With each beheading, it hungers for more justice and blood. The sword is corrupt and irredeemable.

Drakewarden (FToD)

Classes Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragon gave you a geode or gemstone to care for. To your surprise, the drake hatched from that stone. 4 You ingested a few drops of dragon blood, forever infusing your nature magic with draconic

power. 5 An ancient Draconic inscription on a standing stone empowered you when you read it aloud. 6 You had a vivid dream of a mysterious figure accompanied by seven yellow canaries, who warned you of impending doom. When you awoke, your drake was there, watching you.

Polukranos

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Acidic Blood. When Polukranos takes piercing or slashing damage, each creature within 5 feet of Polukranos takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Acidic Blood

period of hibernation during which it continues to grow. When it awakens, it goes on a feeding rampage, so beginning the cycle once again. These rhythms of destruction sometimes become so ingrained in

Dhampir

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

. Their reasons are often deeply personal. Some seek danger, imagining monsters as personifications of their own hungers. Others pursue revenge against whatever turned them into a dhampir. And still

restraint. In any case, temptation haunts dhampirs, and circumstances conspire to give them endless reasons to indulge. While many dhampirs thirst for blood, your character might otherwise gain

Kasimir Velikov

Monsters Curse of Strahd

strong that he adopted the name of the Vistana who welcomed him into his clan, a man named Velikov. Although Velikov passed away more than a century ago, Kasimir continues to live among Velikov's

Patrina to flesh and blood, whereupon he can travel to Castle Ravenloft and end his sister's torment. Kasimir has no inkling that Patrina is using him for exactly that purpose, and that her ultimate goal

Relentless Slasher

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the slasher fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Shrouded Presence. The slasher is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its

. Relentless Methods d8 Method 1 Artist. The killer turns its victims into works of art, perhaps creating grisly tableaus or using their blood in the forging of new weapons. 2

Crystal Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, allowing the wyrmlings to blend in to rocky terrain in the face of danger. As they age, their scales turn snow white, then slowly fade to transparency. The oldest crystal dragons have scales of perfect

. They read these signs as omens, giving them glimpses of what is to come, and they eagerly examine the potential futures of any creatures who come to them in peace. Crystal dragons’ connection to

Imix

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

":"Wildfire","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. A wildfire continues to threaten the characters for 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Wildfire Rounds"} rounds or until they

":"1d100","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Lava Fountain Chance"} chance that characters in this area are close enough to an erupting lava fountain to be in danger. A lava fountain creates a vent 20

Young Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

the Crystal Dragon Wyrmling;wyrmlings to blend in to rocky terrain in the face of danger. As they age, their scales turn snow white, then slowly fade to transparency. The oldest crystal dragons have

in starlight. They read these signs as omens, giving them glimpses of what is to come, and they eagerly examine the potential futures of any creatures who come to them in peace. Crystal dragons&rsquo

Hythonia

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

this happens, Hythonia heals many of her wounds and slips away from danger, and then she can choose one of her mythic actions when she uses a legendary action. You might foreshadow Hythonia using her

mythic trait by describing her skin cracking and turning pale as she suffers wounds. Read or paraphrase the following text when Hythonia finally uses her Shed Skin trait: The medusa’s skin

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

sang from every page. Long into the night Liriel read, lighting candle after precious candle. She’d never given much thought to humans, but these stories fascinated her. In these yellowed

dash of nonhuman blood, revealing hints of elf, orc, or other lineages. Humans reach adulthood in their late teens and rarely live even a single century. Variety in All Things Humans are the most

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the battlefield. The followers of all

warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out on a

Final Scene

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

Final Scene If the characters vanquish the corrupted avatar of Lurue or are in danger of being vanquished themselves, read: A jagged stroke of white lightning originates from the moon and strikes the

. A short distance away along the bank of the pool is a narrow, spring-fed outlet stream that leads north toward the river. The purifying effect continues to flow into and along the stream, removing

Facing Xanathar

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

talking to Sylgar, its pet fish, in area X19. 51–75 Xanathar is delivering a rambling sermon to minions in the audience chamber (area X18). 76–90 Xanathar is watching a fight in the Pit of Blood and

offer. This process continues until the characters comply or none are left. Those who agree to the beholder’s terms are permitted to leave with their lives. If the characters give Xanathar the stone, it

Forest of Hands

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

Forest of Hands From the waterfalls, the journey to the Forest of Hands takes 10 hours. Dukha continues to serve as the characters’ navigator, regardless of the events at the waterfall. For every 3

Hands, read the following description: The scent of the swamp takes on the sweet stink of rotting flesh. Trees with drooping limbs stand amid the river, their branches like hundreds of gray hands and

Caves of Chaos

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

Caves of Chaos Beyond the Keep on the Borderlands hide the Caves of Chaos, a network of monster-infested caves where by a wicked cult lurks. Danger awaits foolhardy adventurers who enter the caves

—but so do treasure and glory. DM Secret! This is for the Dungeon Master’s eyes only. Unless text appears in a read-aloud box (like the one below), don’t read it to the players. Kent Davis

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

points, allowing the Crystal Dragon Wyrmling;wyrmlings to blend in to rocky terrain in the face of danger. As they age, their scales turn snow white, then slowly fade to transparency. The oldest

the signs written in starlight. They read these signs as omens, giving them glimpses of what is to come, and they eagerly examine the potential futures of any creatures who come to them in peace

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

clear crystalline points, allowing the Crystal Dragon Wyrmling;wyrmlings to blend in to rocky terrain in the face of danger. As they age, their scales turn snow white, then slowly fade to transparency

sky and tracking the signs written in starlight. They read these signs as omens, giving them glimpses of what is to come, and they eagerly examine the potential futures of any creatures who come to

Uni in Danger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

Uni in Danger The adventure begins on a woodland trail on a bright, sunny day. Read or paraphrase the following to begin the adventure: A cacophony of shouts breaks the woods’ serenity. Through the

the unicorn is in danger! If there is good in your hearts, follow me!” The winged figure is Willowbrush, a Sprite trying to save Uni. She flutters east through the woods toward the sounds of a struggle.

Wrap Up

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

Wrap Up When the characters have dealt with the merrow, one way or another, read this text to wrap up: With a splash, the merrow disappears into the ocean deeps and the ship continues on its way. The

Stirge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Stirge This horrid flying creature looks like a cross between a large bat and an oversized mosquito. Stirges feed on the blood of living creatures, attaching and draining them slowly. Although they

pose little danger in small numbers, packs of stirges can be a formidable threat, reattaching as quickly as their weakening prey can pluck them off. Stirge Tiny beast, unaligned Armor Class 14

Sea Elf

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

any beast that has an innate swimming speed. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Aquan. SAHUAGIN: DANGER FROM THE DEPTHS The sea elves face as many perils in their watery world as other elves

sharks. But even if the sea elves inexplicably began worshiping Sekolah, the sahuagin still wouldn’t be able to get along with them — in the grip of a blood frenzy, sahuagin will tear apart even others of their own kind!

Getting Started

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

outside the cave, read the following boxed text aloud to begin: Torches illuminate this stinking cave. A horrendous racket of discordant voices echoes within. The voices appear to be singing—quite

badly. The “music” emanates from the boss’s room (area D4), where off-key goblins commemorate their leader in song. The singing continues for 1 minute, then ends with a din of celebratory yips.

The Proud Princess

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Stranger Things

instantly knows that they pose no danger to her. (No stats for her. She’s not someone they should fight. If they insist on trying, they can hit her only with a critical hit, and even then she shrugs off

worlds if you perform a certain ritual. A key component of this ritual is blood from a monstrosity (a type of creature). The thessalhydra is a monstrosity, so it can use its own blood to open a gateway

K43. Bath Chamber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

him the chance to turn her into a vampire spawn. The blood in the tub isn’t real, but rather a manifestation of Varushka’s tormented spirit. If the blood is disturbed in any way, read: A blood

. The tub is full of blood. Both curtained archways lead to area K44. Tormented Spirit The spirit of Varushka, a maid, haunts this chamber. She took her own life when Strahd began feeding on her, denying

Stirge

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

its next meal. Stirges feed on the blood of living creatures, attaching and draining them slowly. Although they pose little danger in small numbers, packs of stirges can be a formidable threat

, reattaching as quickly as their weakening prey can pluck them off. Blood Drain. A stirge attacks by landing on a victim, finding a vulnerable spot, and plunging its proboscis into the flesh while using

Threshold Evacuation

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

Threshold Evacuation After Belephaion is defeated, read the following: The shaking underfoot continues. Outside the windows, boulder-sized chunks of the city tear free, rising into the air. Beneath

Things to Do in Tavick's Landing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Walls alone holds more Cyran refugees than Karrnath has allowed across its borders. If you read the Sharn Inquisitive or the Korranberg Chronicle, you’ve heard the endless litany of how difficult life

Breland! Don’t let the current plight of these unfortunates blind you to the danger! As a metropolitan district filled with immigrants, merchants, and travelers from across Khorvaire and beyond it

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

crawl to make progress. In places where a tunnel opens into a chasm and continues on the other side, the kobolds might connect the two passages with a rope bridge or some other rickety structure

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

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