before bones diffusing cold return

Blue Slaad

Monsters Monster Manual

every 24 hours and doesn’t return to normal after finishing a Long Rest. If the curse reduces the target’s Hit Point maximum to 0, the curse ends, and instead of dying, the target

instantly transforms into a Red Slaad or, if it can cast spells of level 3 or higher, a Green Slaad. Only a Wish spell can reverse this transformation.Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Thunder

Frost Giant Skeleton

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

":"damage","rollAction":"Freezing Stare","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage and be paralyzed until the end of its next turn.Necromancers can transform the inanimate bones of long-dead frost giants into malevolent juggernauts that love to harm the living.Cold, PoisonBludgeoning

Troglodyte Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

in the shallow depths of the Underdark in a constant state of war against their neighbors and one another. They mark the borders of their territories with cracked bones and skulls, or with

in the Abyss. Laogzed offers the troglodytes nothing in return except aspiration, for it is the dream of his troglodyte worshipers to become as well-fed and wearily content as he seems to be.

Caradoc

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

at his core, the seneschal didn’t return as a skeletal knight but rather as an intangible spirit. Caradoc’s Undead form suits him well, allowing him to possess the living and use unwilling

tongues to spread his lies. However, Caradoc is tethered to his scorched bones, which collect dust in Dargaard Keep. He can leave the accursed castle while possessing the body of a Humanoid, but he

Drowned Master

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

. Cold Aura. At the start of each of the drowned master's turns, each creature within 5 feet of it takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Cold Aura","rollDamageType

":"cold"} cold damage. A creature that touches the drowned master or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Cold Aura

Darkweaver

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

experiences, particularly great meals, with the monster. Some might even convince a darkweaver to release them if they promise to return with rare spices or one-of-a-kind meals. Those who manage to

","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Darkweaver Cocoon Contents"} Category 1 Roll a die. If you roll an even number, the cocoon contains the bones of a Humanoid. If you roll an odd number, the

Arkhan the Cruel

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

);{"diceNotation":"1d10+12","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage when used with two hands, plus 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. If

","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage if the javelin was used to make a melee attack.Arkhan the Cruel is an evil dragonborn champion of Tiamat. Arkhan believes he can use the Hand of Vecna to unlock the

Artus Cimber

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

ceases to age and is immune to cold damage and the effects of extreme cold. Artus wields Bookmark, a +3 dagger with additional magical properties. As a bonus action, Artus can activate any one of the

charges; the hand is made of ice, is immune to cold damage, and deals bludgeoning damage instead of force damage as a clenched fist), cone of cold (2 charges), flesh to ice (3 charges; as flesh to stone

Riverine

Monsters Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

","rollAction":"Flood Strike","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. Spellcasting. The riverine casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the

Rush","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. Raging Deluge (Costs 2 Actions). The riverine unleashes a torrent of river water in a 30-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that area must

Fomorian Noble

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

only), mage hand, prestidigitation 1/day each: chain lightning, cone of cold (6th-level version), fireball (6th-level version), fly, plane shift (self only)Before their banishment to the Underdark

unopposed. In their arrogance, these fomorian nobles unknowingly escaped the dreadful fate of their kin, and they remain unchanged in their remote enclaves. Occasionally they return to the Material Plane

Sea Spawn

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

of their former selves. Coral encrusts them. Barnacles cling to their cold skin. Lungs that once filled with air can now breathe in water as well. Tales provide myriad reasons for these strange

by a kraken (see the Monster Manual) named Slarkrethel. The experience transforms the children into fanatics dedicated to the kraken. They return from the sea as humans, but when they reach old age

Crystal Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

quartz that was once the abode of an ancient crystal dragon is found deserted, with no clue as to whether its master will return or whether some other creature has claimed it. 2 Prismatic shards

decades unexpectedly retires to the Elemental Plane of Air. Monstrous forces immediately move into the area—and might take control of the pass unless the dragon can be convinced to return. 6

Wand of Orcus Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

. Made from bones as hard as iron, the wand is topped with a magically enlarged skull that once belonged to a human hero slain by Orcus. The wand can magically change in size to better conform to the

until they are destroyed or until dawn of the next day, when they collapse into inanimate piles of bones and rotting corpses. Once you use this property of the wand, you can’t use it again

Chardalyn Berserker

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

, specifically ones suffused with demonic magic (see the sidebar on Chardalyn). This exposure has transformed them into fiends. They shed their heavier protective clothing and embrace the frigid cold, allowing

the effects of madness, the berserker loses its Chardalyn Madness trait but retains its chaotic evil alignment and other qualities. Further exposure to the demonic magic causes the berserker’s madness to return, however.

Scion of Stronmaus

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage plus 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Hailstone", "rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 26

is filled with dreams ranging from inspiring visions of Annam’s return to melancholy prophecies of inevitable decline, from joyful glimpses of an idyllic past to horrific nightmares of torment

Vampiric Mist

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

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

. In battle, a mist focuses its attacks on injured targets, since open wounds are a more ready source of blood.PoisonAcid, Cold, Lightning, Necrotic, Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Gnoll Vampire

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

leaving nothing behind but bones, gristle, and the victim’s blood-spattered belongings. Gnoll vampires are indiscriminate feeders that prefer the flesh and blood of humanoids, including other

normal vampires, gnoll vampires don’t have coffins where they rest, and they have no such places to return to when their corporeal bodies are destroyed. They are undeterred by running water, and

Cradle of the Storm Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

":"Spit Hailstone", "rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 26 Strength saving throw or have the prone condition. Lightning Barrage (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6

causes mighty storms or fierce maelstroms. A scion’s slumber is filled with dreams ranging from inspiring visions of Annam’s return to melancholy prophecies of inevitable decline, from

Eye and Hand of Vecna Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

with a weapon held by it, deals an extra 2d8 cold damage on a hit. The hand has 8 charges. You can use an action and expend 1 or more charges to cast one of the following spells (save DC 18) from it

, you can attempt to turn its bones to jelly with a touch of the Hand of Vecna. You can do so by using an action to make a melee attack against a creature you can reach, using your choice of your

Klauth

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

ring of cold resistance.Multiattack. Klauth can use his Frightful Presence. He then makes three attacks: one with his bite and two with his claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +18;{"diceNotation":"1d20

valley is warm throughout of the year — an oasis in the cold, cold north. Roaming this expanse are hundreds of sheep, goats, and cattle plucked from other regions of the North by the vale&rsquo

Young Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

palace of ice and quartz that was once the abode of an ancient crystal dragon is found deserted, with no clue as to whether its master will return or whether some other creature has claimed it. 2

return. 6 A royal heir goes missing while secretly visiting a crystal dragon. The heir’s family, the heir’s friends, and the dragon all want to find the heir, but no faction trusts

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

1 A towering palace of ice and quartz that was once the abode of an ancient crystal dragon is found deserted, with no clue as to whether its master will return or whether some other creature has

can be convinced to return. 6 A royal heir goes missing while secretly visiting a crystal dragon. The heir’s family, the heir’s friends, and the dragon all want to find the heir, but

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

"} Adventure Hook 1 A towering palace of ice and quartz that was once the abode of an ancient crystal dragon is found deserted, with no clue as to whether its master will return or whether some other

unless the dragon can be convinced to return. 6 A royal heir goes missing while secretly visiting a crystal dragon. The heir’s family, the heir’s friends, and the dragon all want to

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

Barrow Mound

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

briefly as he casts his gaze on you. His voice is deep, resonant, and oddly accented. He says, “I return from a warrior’s rest among the spirits to find my tomb burned and my bones desecrated. I know the

of flame light the corridor and the chamber beyond. The air is cold and heavy with the scent of ash. In the barrow, the structure is made of monoliths set into the earth and capped with other

Abominable Yeti

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

yetis might live together long enough to raise young. These towering yetis are highly territorial and savage, attacking and devouring any warm-blooded creatures they encounter, then scattering the bones

(+0) CON 22 (+6) INT 9 (−1) WIS 13 (+1) CHA 9 (−1) Skills Perception +5, Stealth +4 Damage Immunities cold Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15

Elysium

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

in their prime. Tranquility seeps into the bones and souls of those who enter the plane. It is the heaven of well-earned rest, a place where tears of joy glisten on many a cheek. Optional Rule

plane and, if forcibly removed, does everything in its power to return to the plane. A dispel evil and good spell removes this effect from the creature.

Winter Wolf

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

off your bones—you lot have been through it all. But good news, there’s a town full of warm hearths right over this rise. You’ll never reach it, but at least your last thoughts will be warm. —Koran

14 +2 +2 Ability Score Mod Save Int 7 −2 −2 Wis 12 +1 +1 Cha 8 −1 −1 Skills Perception +5, Stealth +5 Immunities Cold Senses Passive Perception 15

Frost Giant Skeleton

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Frost Giant Skeleton Necromancers can transform the inanimate bones of long-dead frost giants into malevolent juggernauts that love to harm the living. Frost Giant Skeleton Huge undead, lawful evil

) Damage Vulnerabilities bludgeoning Damage Immunities cold, poison Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9 Languages understands Giant but can’t

16. Manticore Den

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

tapestries and curtains, intermixed with humanoid bones and broken bits of stone, serve as beds for the manticores. Scrying Eye. If the characters leave after killing the manticores and later return

N1. St. Andral's Church

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

van der Voort, the local coffin maker (area N6), and to stealing the bones for Henrik in return for money to help feed his younger sisters and brothers. The theft of the bones has left the church

encloses a garden of gravestones next to the church. A thin mist creeps among the graves. This church is dedicated to the Morninglord and named after St. Andral, whose bones once rested under the

Sundown Crossing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

eyes as cold and blue as glacial ice. As they walk slowly down the dock, one of them says in Common, “Honored guests, the lady and lord of Paliset Hall eagerly await your presence. Once your

cold nor wet.” The two winter wolves inspect every guest’s invitation but are fooled by well-crafted forgeries. Each wolf can cast see invisibility on itself once per day, enabling it to see the

The Remains of Tammeraut

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

bones and debris. As you approach the wreck, the water becomes unnaturally cold, and the schools of fish that swarmed in the waters above are conspicuously absent. Unhallowed Ground The evil energy

the area, it must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, taking 18 (4d8) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The creature must also make a DC 16 Charisma saving

Strahd's Location in the Castle

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

lurks in the depths of darkness, in the one place to which he must return. Strahd faces the characters in his tomb (area K86). Donjon (King of Clubs) He lurks in a hall of bones, in the dark pits

of his castle. Strahd faces the characters in the hall of bones (area K67). Seer (Jack of Clubs) He waits for you in a place of wisdom, warmth, and despair. Great secrets are there. Strahd faces

Preparations in Kalapang

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

need. Pangil ng Buwan doesn’t threaten the town again during this time. Characters who explore the town find the people hospitable but distracted, fearing that the bakunawa might return at any moment

hot meal, but with everything going on, the kitchen offers only a cold meal of mangoes and shrimp paste.

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