before blood devotion come respect

Blood-Toll Harpy

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Blood Frenzy. The harpy has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its hit points. Dark Devotion. The harpy has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or

to as a “blood toll.” Cruel, corpse-eating creatures, harpies endlessly seek their next meal, careless of whether it comes from the living or the dead. With equal zeal, these vicious scavengers set

Nosferatu

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Nosferatu Bite"} days. Blood Disgorge (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Blood Disgorge"}. The nosferatu vomits blood

in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Blood

Kadroth

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Dark Devotion. The fanatic has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened. Spellcasting. The fanatic is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC

he's tight with Levistus. He rules the roost by sheer force of personality, though it chafes him that Hethyl Arkorran has more respect and influence within the cult. Kadroth doesn't involve Avarice

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

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

Uthgardt Shaman

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

and respect a shaman’s power. An Uthgardt shaman must possess a sacred bundle to cast spells. A sacred bundle is made up of sticks, bones, feathers, tufts of fur, and stones that have been &ldquo

require some sort of blood sacrifice, and their effects are usually transformative. For example, some Black Raven shamans know a ritual that allows them to hatch giant ravens from normal raven eggs, and

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

than life itself. Dragonborn owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each dragonborn’s conduct reflects on the honor of his or her clan, and bringing dishonor

fingers and a thumb on each hand. The blood of a particular type of dragon runs very strong through some dragonborn clans. These dragonborn often boast scales that more closely match those of their dragon

Spring Eladrin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

dinner, come with an empty stomach. Their goodwill extends to heaping portions. Note to self: send some of my spring eladrin friends to visit Mordenkainen. That’ll teach him to lighten up. TASHA

creatures as a result—those presented here are of the Fey variety. Some are still Humanoid, however, similar in that respect to their other elven kin. The magic flowing through eladrin responds to

Tlincalli

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

tlincalli parents come to investigate. Tlincallis eat what they kill, whether their hunt nets desert animals or a caravan, but when they have new mouths to feed, they are careful to take some of their prey

sun sets, the newly hatched young emerge from the lair to eat the captives alive. These predators see themselves as great hunters, and respect others with such skills. If a tlincalli encounters a more

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

Wood Woad

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Any hollow or crook will do, but often a special cavity is carved out of the trunk. The tree is bathed and watered with the blood of the sacrificed victim, and the body is buried among the tree’s

to nature and that protect and respect the land, such as druid;druids and treant;treants (both appear in the Monster Manual). Some treants have wood woad servants by virtue of age-old pacts with druids

Canisar

races

muscles, and each of their fingers ends in a retractable claw. Respect is hard to gain from a canisar, but they will defend their friends with tenacity and devotion. Canisars are covered in coarse fur that

Autumn Eladrin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

by feelings of goodwill. In this aspect, they defuse conflicts and alleviate suffering by using their magic to relieve any ailments that afflict the people who come to them for aid. They tolerate no

violence in their presence and move quickly to settle disputes, to ensure that peace continues to reign. If an autumn eladrin invites you over for dinner, come with an empty stomach. Their goodwill

Kalashtar Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

I am kalashtar, born of two worlds. Over a thousand years ago, my ancestor bound her bloodline to the spirit Kashtai, and I am a child of that union. Kashtai moves within me. Her memories come to

evil spirits that dominate it. The rebel quori believe that through meditation and devotion, they can change the fundamental nature of Dal Quor, shifting the balance from darkness to light. Most

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

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

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

mountains they love, weathering the passage of centuries with stoic endurance and little change. They respect the traditions of their clans, tracing their ancestry back to the founding of their most

ancient strongholds in the youth of the world, and don’t abandon those traditions lightly. Part of those traditions is devotion to the gods of the dwarves, who uphold the dwarven ideals of

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

Emerald Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

I repeat what others have said back to them to make sure I have remembered it correctly. 2 I might not like you, but I will endeavor to treat you with respect, if not kindness. 3 I like

with the folk of the world. Emerald Dragon Wyrmling Connections d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Connected Creatures"} Connected Creatures 1 Blood hawk;Blood

Valenar High Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

she danced toward the chieftain. In a moment the song of steel was over. Caerys watched as the warlord fell to the ground. With a contemptuous snap of her wrist, she flicked the blood from her blade

to Khorvaire over the years and have integrated with the cultures of the Five Nations. As a whole, elves are driven by tradition and respect for the past. Where humans value innovation, elves strive

Athlete

Backgrounds Mythic Odysseys of Theros

You strive to perfect yourself physically and in execution of everything you do. The thrill of competition lights fire in your blood, and the roar of the crowd drives you forward. Tales of your

respect bordering on reverence. Athletes arise from all walks of life and all cultures and quite often cross paths with one another. Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, Athletics Tool Proficiencies

Knight Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

landowner who cares deeply about the people who live and work on your land, keenly aware of your responsibility to them. Work with your DM to come up with an appropriate title and determine how much

noble lord or lady to whom you have given your heart—in a chaste sort of devotion. (This person could be your bond.) Skill Proficiencies: History, Persuasion Tool Proficiencies: One type of

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

Lysaga as rewards for her ceaseless devotion to Strahd. Her skin has the resilience of stone, she is resistant to harmful magic, and she is shielded against divination magic. Mother Night has also

imparted to Lysaga the secret of longevity, which requires her to bathe in the blood of beasts on nights of the new moon. Failure to do so causes Lysaga to age rapidly, becoming mere dust and bones in a

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

You come from a humble social rank, but you are destined for so much more. Already the people of your home village regard you as their champion, and your destiny calls you to stand against the

leadership and was commended for my heroism. FEATURE: RUSTIC HOSPITALITY Since you come from the ranks of the common folk, you fit in among them with ease. You can find a place to hide, rest

Book of Vile Darkness Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

and additions to existing text. There are places where pages are missing, torn, or covered so completely with ink, blood, and scratches that the original text can’t be divined. Nature can’t

ability scores again. Mark of Darkness. After you spend the requisite amount of time reading and studying the book, you acquire a physical disfigurement as a hideous sign of your devotion to vile

Isolde

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Isolde place her devotion to the carnival above her desire to leave it. When Isolde’s fey carnival crossed paths with another carnival from the Shadowfell, the eladrin found the escape she

than blood. Choose well who you share the road with, lest you carry them forever.” Flaw. “For my victories and scars, I deserve more than a nursemaid’s duty.”Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Noble Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

landowner who cares deeply about the people who live and work on your land, keenly aware of your responsibility to them. Work with your DM to come up with an appropriate title and determine how much

, you might include among your equipment a banner or other token from a noble lord or lady to whom you have given your heart—in a chaste sort of devotion. (This person could be your bond

Boros Legionnaire

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

The Boros Legion is a zealous army, full of righteous energy tempered with military discipline. Its members share its leadership’s devotion to the ideals of justice, or they find satisfaction in

;Society functions only if people do their duty and respect the chain of command. (Lawful) 6 Conviction. Anything worth doing is worth doing with your whole heart. (Lawful) Bonds

Ezmerelda d'Avenir

Monsters Curse of Strahd

threatened to spill her blood. Ezmerelda convinced him that she genuinely wanted to help him find his missing son, whereupon van Richten told her the saddest of tales. He had found his son, who had been

to earn his trust and respect. To that end, she has been poring over van Richten’s research and learning about Strahd and Castle Ravenloft, with every intention of dispatching the vampire

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

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

strong social structure that stresses devotion to the tribe, are clever with their hands, and viciously work together in order to overcome their physical limitations. In the kobolds’ version of

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

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

Zuggtmoy Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

lingers for 1 minute. Any flesh-and-blood creature in the cloud when it appears, or that enters it later, must make a DC 19 Constitution saving throw. On a successful save, the creature can’t be

-controlling spores or being transformed to the point where flesh and fungus become one. Such cultists are fungal extensions of the Demon Queen’s will. Their devotion might begin with the seemingly

Inheritor

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

You are the heir to something of great value — not mere coin or wealth, but an object that has been entrusted to you and you alone. Your inheritance might have come directly to you from a

, and might have set you on the path to adventure, but it could also come with many dangers, including those who covet your gift and want to take it from you — by force, if need be. Skill

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