before bond diffusing carrion retreat

Meletian Hoplite

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

with spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, ray of frost (see “Actions” below) 1st level (4 slots): color spray, expeditious retreat

not only in strategy and tactics but in the glorification of the warrior's spirit, the basis of an ethos that forges an unbreakable bond between members of a military unit. In combat, hoplites

Pidlwick II

Monsters Curse of Strahd

sneak out of the closet in the middle of the night, smother the guest with a pillow, and then retreat back to the closet. The castle staff never considered that the effigy might be responsible

Ideal. “I wish I could make people happy.” Bond. “I would like to find someone—anyone—who isn't afraid of me and who enjoys my company.” Flaw. “When I'm upset, I do bad things.”Poison

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

of purebloods and slaves are thrown at opposing forces in the hope of allowing the malisons and abominations time to escape. Survival First Yuan-ti are likely to retreat or flee from conflict if

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

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

help by paying for improved roofs and lamps in your neighborhood, causing the entire community to celebrate your deed. 4 Fueled by alcohol, you faced down a carrion crawler that slunk out of the

me away from my higher calling. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again. 2 I worked the land, I love the land

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

.) Simic Guild Spells Spell Level Spells Cantrip acid splash, druidcraft 1st detect poison and disease, expeditious retreat, jump 2nd alter self, enhance

interfere with the conclusions of logic. (Lawful) 6 Superiority. My vast intellect and strength are directed toward increasing my sway over others. (Evil) Bonds d6 Bond

Meeting Atiba-Pa

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

. Instead of the official they expected to meet, they see a somber human man with gray hair wearing purple robes and sitting on a central rug among several books and sheafs of paper. As the guards retreat

our way to simply treat guests with kindness. It is our way to welcome guests as family.” Ideal. “The nobility of each person’s essence can never be sullied by the actions of others.” Bond. “It is my

Appendix: Roleplaying Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

. “Responsibility isn’t really my thing.” Ideal. “What’s yours is mine; it’s only a matter of time.” Bond. “I have a reputation to uphold. I can’t have it sullied by silly concepts like honesty and

!” Ideal. “The pursuit of true love compels me! Never shall I wilt if I have such a cause to champion.” Bond. “The beautiful Pollenella—a vision in stripes.” Flaw. “I cannot resist a pretty face

Appendix D: Roleplaying Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

. “Responsibility isn’t really my thing.” Ideal. “What’s yours is mine; it’s only a matter of time.” Bond. “I have a reputation to uphold. I can’t have it sullied by silly concepts like honesty and

breeze!” Ideal. “The pursuit of true love compels me! Never shall I wilt if I have such a cause to champion.” Bond. “The beautiful Pollenella—a vision in stripes.” Flaw. “I cannot resist a pretty

21. Archpriest's Chambers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

carrion crawler swarming with maggots. 21b. Kuo-toa Carnage Stench. The air in this cave is fantastically foul. Kuo-toa. Four poisoned kuo-toa guard this area. Two of them are using spears to cut the head

troglodytes, one of which has had its claws hacked off. The kuo-toa are hostile to strangers. If two or more of them are killed or incapacitated, the survivors retreat to area 21a. At the start of each turn

Creature Encounters

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

Creature Encounters Keep the party’s level in mind when fleshing out these encounters, and allow the characters to retreat from or avoid an encounter that is too great a challenge. Escape should come

if the characters are resting 3 Carrion crawler 4–5 Escaped slaves 6–7 Fungi 8–9 Giant fire beetles 10–11 Giant “rocktopus” 12 Mad creature 13 Ochre jelly 14–15 Raiders 16 Scouts 17 Society of

26. Chipgrin's Rise

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

26. Chipgrin’s Rise The leader of the Goldwhisker clan claims this plateau as his personal retreat and also entertains guests here. Stairs lead to the top of this rise, where the floor is covered

Goldwhisker clan. The twins accept the offer unless their bond of friendship with the characters inspires them to remain with the party. Development This encounter tests the characters’ skills as

Peryton

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

travelers. Strangely, the shadows they cast resemble humanoid silhouettes. This supernatural oddity lends credence to stories that perytons are cursed humans or elves, or that they arise from carrion birds

existence and attack from unexpected directions until they overcome their prey or are forced to retreat. Phase spiders are more intelligent than mundane spiders, but most are cowards. They usually flee

The Fetid Gaze

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

ornament in her hair. Personality Trait. “I have made subtle insults into an art form.” Ideal. “Any brute can frighten someone. To truly make someone fearful is a high art.” Bond. “I will do anything to

when I can get away with it.” Ideal. “Strength is the only thing worth respecting.” Bond. “Dwarves burned down my home and killed my daughter long ago, and I will hate all their kind forever.” Flaw. “I

Prime Speaker Zegana

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

replace her, they are certainly within their rights to do so. Zegana’s Traits Ideal: “Nature’s patterns are the schematics for how to improve.” Bond: “I will use all the resources at my disposal to

). She has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): acid splash, druidcraft, ray of frost, shape water 1st level (4 slots): color spray, expeditious retreat, fog cloud, shield 2nd

B: Elven Encampment

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

, the elven land of Silvanesti lies in ruins after being invaded by the Dragon Armies. The elves struggled to defend their homeland and were ultimately forced to retreat to the island of Southern Ergoth

and precision.” Ideal. “I take pride in work done to perfection.” Bond. “I’ll show my people what I can do. My name won’t be forgotten.” Flaw. “I won’t accept any course of action that doesn’t put the

Hoplites

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

Hoplites Hoplites are highly trained warriors, versed not only in strategy and tactics but in the glorification of the warrior’s spirit, the basis of an ethos that forges an unbreakable bond between

the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, ray of frost (see “Actions” below) 1st level (4 slots): color spray, expeditious retreat, sleep 2nd level (2

Ras Nsi

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

. “I seek to bring about the end of this world and rule the next one.” Bond. “The yuan-ti of Chult are mine to command. They will help me rule an empire.” Flaw. “I will do anything and betray

retreat, false life, magic missile, shield 2nd level (3 slots): blindness/deafness, hold person, misty step 3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, counterspell, fireball 4th level (3 slots): blight

Wizard Spell List

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

— Chromatic Orb Evocation M Color Spray Illusion — Comprehend Languages Divination R Detect Magic Divination C, R Disguise Self Illusion — Expeditious Retreat Transmutation C False Life Necromancy – Feather

Abjuration M Rary’s Telepathic Bond Divination R Scrying Divination C, M Seeming Illusion — Steel Wind Strike Conjuration M Summon Dragon Conjuration C, M Synaptic Static Enchantment — Telekinesis

Pidlwick II

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

of the night, smother the guest with a pillow, and then retreat back to the closet. The castle staff never considered that the effigy might be responsible, instead assuming that the guests had died

happy.” Bond. “I would like to find someone—anyone—who isn’t afraid of me and who enjoys my company.” Flaw. “When I’m upset, I do bad things.” Pidlwick II Small construct, neutral evil Armor Class 14

Black Earth Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

* 1st level (4 slots): earth tremor,* expeditious retreat, shield 2nd level (3 slots): shatter, spider climb 3rd level (2 slots): slow Actions Multiattack. The priest makes two melee attacks

footing and special armor. For burrowsharks, an additional gift of Ogrémoch’s might establishes a magical bond between the burrowshark and a bulette, allowing the rider to burrow with its mount and

NPCs by Guild

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

provides direction for every arena of life; it is the only compass I need.” Bond: “I can’t stand by and watch disorder spread through the city. Without the Azorius, Ravnica would collapse. In the

). The lawmage has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, friends, light, message 1st level (4 slots): alarm, expeditious retreat, shield 2nd level (3 slots): arcane

C: Blue Phoenix Shrine

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

large groups of people. If the characters approach them with Kalaman’s troops in tow, the sea elves retreat. Their current leader, Ishvern Stargazer, approaches only if it’s clear no one’s pursuing

.” Bond. “I will find my missing companions.” Flaw. “I can be indecisive when choosing between options with uncertain outcomes.” Ishvern’s Plea Ishvern tries to get a sense of the characters

Dragonmark Feats

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

feature’s spell list. Mark of Passage Spells Spell Level Spells 1 Expeditious Retreat, Jump 2 Find Steed, Pass without Trace 3 Blink, Phantom Steed 4 Dimension Door, Freedom of Movement 5

Faith 2 Warding Bond, Zone of Truth 3 Counterspell, Protection from Energy 4 Death Ward, Guardian of Faith 5 Bigby’s Hand Mark of Shadow Dragonmark Feat (Prerequisite: Eberron Campaign, Can’t Have

Howling Caves Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

. Breathless Cave Giant spiders are seized in death among dead cave lizards, giant bats, a carrion crawler, and a female drow decked in fine chain mail, with ruby-pommeled knives at her hips. No injuries

uses his innate darkness spell to retreat as soon as possible. Treasure Among the debris is a spider silk pouch with 23 pp and a necklace of prayer beads. The necklace holds one bead of blessing, one

Scab Locations

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

Manual.) Yiggleblight also kept a collection of poisons in six small, stoppered tubes made from human finger bones. Each flask holds a single dose of a different kind of poison: burnt othur fumes, carrion

nalfeshnee attempts to control Crokek’toeck, but Yeenoghu’s pet answers only to the Gnoll Lord. After Trantolox tries to control Crokek’toeck for 3 rounds, the nalfeshnee and the other demons retreat back to

Ziggurat Locations, Tiers 1–3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

curses the characters, denouncing them as spies of Usamigaras. The guardians defend their leader with fervor, covering Kanadius’s retreat as he attempts to flee through a trapdoor under his throne to

doses of carrion crawler mucus (a type of poison described in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). B21: Shifting Wall At the western end of this short corridor stands an eight-foot-tall silver statue of an

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

challenges the characters, demanding in Draconic that they retreat. The other guards join him immediately. Development. If a fight breaks out, one of the guards tries to run back to the barracks (area 3

nor occupants. Trophy Heads. The trophy heads are as follows, from north to south: West wall: giant crayfish, carrion crawler, hippopotamus, hobgoblin, sahuagin East wall: brown bear, lion, shark

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

, the kobolds are unhelpful and reluctant to be set free. If they are released and shown a clear line of retreat, the kobolds flee. They know very little, but they react positively to Meepo’s presence

(worth 25 gp). 36. Goblin Bandits Three rooms in the northern part of the fortress serve as living quarters for goblin bandits. All have the same characteristics. The stench, garbage, and carrion here are

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