before blood defending come response

Sahuagin Baron

Monsters Monster Manual

Blood Frenzy. The sahuagin has Advantage on attack rolls against any creature that doesn’t have all its Hit Points. Limited Amphibiousness. The sahuagin can breathe air and water, but it must

(2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Trident", "rollDamageType":"Piercing"} Piercing damage.Fiendish Blood. Trigger: The sahuagin takes Piercing or Slashing damage

Daask Bruiser

Monsters Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Blood Frenzy. The bruiser has Advantage on attack rolls against any creature that doesn’t have all its Hit Points.Multiattack. The bruiser makes three Pummel attacks and uses Glare

the Frightened condition until the start of the bruiser’s next turn.Smackback. Trigger: The bruiser takes damage from a creature within 5 feet. Response: The

Vampire Warden

Monsters Astarion's Book of Hungers

).Resilient Flesh. Trigger: The vampire is hit by a melee attack roll from an attacker the vampire can see. Response: The vampire reduces the damage it takes from the attack by 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation

":"2d6+4", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Resilient Flesh"}.Stone-Skinned, Blood-Drinking Guardian Vampires need trusted guards for their lairs, minions, and treasures. After all, vampire familiars

Death Kiss

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Lightning Blood. A creature within 5 feet of the death kiss takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Lightning Blood", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage

Blood Drain—one replacement per tentacle grappling a creature. Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Tentacle"} to hit, reach 20 ft., one

Gray Scavver

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

are 6 feet long and travel in packs. The scent of blood sends them into a feeding frenzy, but wounding one usually weakens it enough to make it break off its attack. Scavvers Scavvers are shark

—brown and gray—rarely rise above the level of nuisances. The larger varieties are more formidable, in part because they often don’t wait for their meals to come to them. A scavver

Canopic Golem

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

":"force"} force damage.Spell Deflection. In response to a spell attack missing the golem, it causes that spell to hit another creature within 120 feet of it that it can see.A mummy lord’s organs

, normally stored in sacred canopic jars during mummification, can be magically preserved and transplanted into living humanoids. The transplant recipients come under the control of the mummy lord, either as living supplicants or mindless golems through which the mummy lord can see and speak.Poison

Fomorian Warlock of the Dark

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

, suggestion, telekinesisPoisoning Rebuke (Requires Blood Rune). In response to being damaged by a creature the fomorian can see within 60 feet of itself, the fomorian forces that creature to make a DC 16

Blood Rune. The fomorian has a blood rune inscribed on an effigy or some other object in its possession. While holding or wearing the object bearing the rune, the giant can use its Corrupting Hex

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

they hunt unwary creatures that come for a drink or swim. What krakens are to the sea and dragons are to the sky, hydras are to the lands of Theros. Various hydras dwell at the fringes of civilization

Gnoll Vampire

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Celestial. If it hears words of Celestial spoken, the vampire must try to attack the source of those spoken words on its next turn. If these words come from multiple sources and from opposite directions, the

hours.When a gnoll’s ravenous hunger is so great that it craves flesh and blood even after death, it can rise as a vampire to continue its feeding frenzy. A gnoll vampire is a savage predator

Hutijin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

unoccupied space he can see.Fearful Voice (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Fearful Voice"}. In response to taking damage, Hutijin utters a dreadful word of power

command, Hutijin can easily crush any rival who gets in his way while also defending Mephistopheles against armies seeking to contest his dominion. Hutijin has amassed enough power to challenge the

Tomb Tapper

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

with their jaws to extract mineral sustenance. They can also digest iron from blood and marrow, if mineral-rich rock is unavailable. The Netherese sent the thaluud into the Underdark to exterminate

are in awe of earth elementals, believing that they come directly from this source, and are reluctant to attack them.Cold, FireLightning

Lady Illmarrow

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Lady Illmarrow believe that she’s a champion of their faith, but they don’t worship or serve her. And the powers of priests of the Blood of Vol don’t come from Lady Illmarrow. Necrotic, Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Lightning

island domain. Long ago, it was revealed that the elven line of Vol — a house that practiced the art of necromancy and bore the Dragonmark of Death — was engaged in secret blood rites

Stone Cursed

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

that has been turned to stone. The ritual, which requires a mixture of basilisk blood and the ashes from the burned feathers of a cockatrice, awakens a dim echo of the petrified victim’s spirit

’s body. At the end of a short rest, a character can make a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check to attempt to extract a memory from the skull that is a response to a verbal question posed to the

Relentless Slasher

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

fear into innocents across lands and over ages. Creating a Relentless Killer Relentless killers come into being and undertake their terrifying sprees for a spectrum of reasons. When creating a

. 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

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

utility and importance. Nowhere does this come through as strongly as when lizardfolk deal with the dead. To a lizardfolk, a comrade who dies becomes a potential source of food. That companion might have

, if other creatures prove useful to lizardfolk, those creatures can trigger a protective response made all the stronger by their apparent weakness. The lizardfolk assess such beings as hatchlings

Relentless Juggernaut

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Relentless killers come into being and undertake their terrifying sprees for a spectrum of reasons. When creating a relentless killer, consider what circumstances led to their transformation and

victims into works of art, perhaps creating grisly tableaus or using their blood in the forging of new weapons. 2 Author. The killer leaves messages, poems, song lyrics, or parts of its creative

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

invasion and oppression. Although individually they are timid and shy away from conflict, kobolds are dangerous if cornered, vicious when defending their eggs, and notorious for the dangerous

magical power than a potion, but they all believe that the tribal sorcerer can figure out how to use any such item they come across. When kobolds sense an opportunity to separate a magic item from its

Outlander - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

, survived weather more extreme than any city-dweller could comprehend, and enjoyed the solitude of being the only thinking creature for miles in any direction. The wilds are in your blood, whether you were a

’s clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp Outlander Origins Foreigners of all kinds come to Baldur’s Gate daily, drawn by countless reasons from countless lands. The Outlander Origins

Waterdhavian Noble

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

filthy dungeons to sipping zzar at a ball? Or have you taken up sword or spell on your family’s behalf, ensuring that they have someone of renown to see to their legacy? Work with your DM to come

. 6 Despite my noble birth, I do not place myself above other folk. We all have the same blood. 7 My favor, once lost, is lost forever. 8 If you do me an injury, I will crush you, ruin

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

times. Currently, Levistus claims lordship over Stygia, but he has been trapped in an enormous block of ice at the command of Asmodeus. In response, Geryon is marshaling his followers, hoping to use this

to feel flesh and steel sundered beneath his claws and to taste his foes’ blood. Yet Geryon’s ferocity has also limited his ability to collect souls and forge an effective hierarchy

Geryon (Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

innumerable times. Currently, Levistus claims lordship over Stygia, but he has been trapped in an enormous block of ice at the command of Asmodeus. In response, Geryon is marshaling his followers, hoping to

; he loves to feel flesh and steel sundered beneath his claws and to taste his foes’ blood. Yet Geryon’s ferocity has also limited his ability to collect souls and forge an effective

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

, carry the power of the planes in their blood. The genasi are one such people, the offspring of genies and mortals. The Elemental Planes are often inhospitable to natives of the Material Plane

Genasi inherit something from both sides of their dual nature. They resemble humans but have unusual skin color (red, green, blue, or gray), and there is something odd about them. The elemental blood

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the world above. Aquatic Crusaders Centuries ago, tritons entered the world in response to the growing threat of evil elementals. Tritons waged many wars against their enemies on the Plane of Water

remote even merfolk and sea elves rarely encounter them. Haughty Nobles As a result of their isolation and limited understanding of the Material Plane, tritons can come across as haughty and

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

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

area is at risk. If orcs come upon a target that is too large to assault directly, they will lurk along supply routes, taking out their frustration on caravans and travelers. Left unchecked, a tribe can

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

to begin your career as a mere attendant, you can aspire to become a skilled mage or alchemist, a laboratory supervisor, or even a flamethrower-wielding scorchbringer tasked with defending Izzet

Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Creativity. Half the world’s troubles come from stodgy thinking, stuck in the past. We need innovative

Pharika's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

aid they provide, Pharika’s servants are likely viewed with suspicion. In obtaining rare ingredients or defending researchers, the characters might come into conflict with those who can’t see the

antidote for a powerful affliction that resists conventional treatments. 2 Seek out a powerful beast whose blood has unique alchemical value. 3 Infiltrate the Underworld to extract a

Response

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

Response Mayor Raven thanks the characters for defending her people, fearing things would have gone far worse if they hadn’t. She promises to reward the characters, but at the moment, she’s focused

learn more about the character’s deity. Back to Vogler After the wounded are tended to, Mayor Raven and Becklin urge the villagers to return to Vogler so they can organize a proper response. Raven and

Legends of Godsbreath

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

members of the Covenant have learned the blood of a deity is needed to revitalize the soil of the Ribbon and stave off potential famine across Godsbreath. In response, the gods are becoming more active, shoring up their power to avoid becoming this necessary sacrifice.

The Silver Sliver

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

go around wearing masks, acting all heroically willy-nilly, righting wrongs and defending the weak … for no profit whatsoever! That brand of zealotry is dangerous, because you can’t trust anyone who

Silver Sliver on multiple occasions that I’m available for consulting on things like this. No response, though. The organization is said to be headed up by someone named Glimmr Violente: a woman

Rakdos NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Rakdos NPCs The Cult of Rakdos attracts thrill seekers. Some of its members are lured by promises of hedonistic pleasure; others are drawn like moths to the spectacle of the fiery stage. They come to

join a twisted community where no impulse is unacceptable, no act is too vile, and all that matters is the excitement and pleasure of the moment. They come for a chance at the spotlight — some slim

Visitors to Avernus

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

knowledge of the machinations of the diabolical realms. Adventurers come here to negotiate with powerful fiends, meddle in the Blood War, and free poor souls trapped in the Nine Hells.

Visitors to Avernus Extraplanar travelers come to Avernus from time to time. Such visitors include war profiteers looking to get rich trading weapons and armor, mad wizards who want to test their

Roleplaying Chakuna

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

people. In response, Chakuna is canny, remorseless, and vindictive. She’s come to enjoy playing with her food—and she has a whole domain to feed. Personality Trait. “I owe nothing to those I hunt

Q36. Dragon's Audience Hall

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

down. You cannot free me from my damnation, nor would I wish it." “If you have come to free this land from the creature that feasts on the blood of the innocent, know this: There is no monster I

the revenant. If the characters approach it, it says, “Go away.” If they don’t leave immediately, read: The creature’s grip on the greatsword tightens. “If you have come to destroy me, know this: I

Sahuagin Baron

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

or Ranged Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) Piercing damage. Reactions Fiendish Blood. Trigger: The sahuagin takes Piercing or Slashing damage. Response

. These boons elevate the recipients’ status among their kind, and they become champions or leaders. Sahuagin barons’ blood is infused with profane magic capable of searing their enemies and making these

Siege of Lekar

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

city wall, the characters are offered their freedom in return for defending the city. Last Bastion. Far from Lekar, the characters fall in with local survivors who say the city is the country’s last

safe bastion. Upon arriving, they discover the sanctuary is not what they’d hoped. Missed Connection. The characters come to Falkovnia having heard tales of it before the land’s zombie uprising. An

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