before booming deliver creatures refine

Glyph of Warding

Spells Player’s Handbook

triggers include opening that object or seeing the glyph. Once a glyph is triggered, this spell ends. You can refine the trigger so that only creatures of certain types activate it (for example, the

glyph could be set to affect Aberrations). You can also set conditions for creatures that don’t trigger the glyph, such as those who say a certain password. Explosive Rune. When triggered, the

Symbol

Spells Player’s Handbook

triggers include opening that object or seeing the glyph. You can refine the trigger so that only creatures of certain types activate it (for example, the glyph could be set to affect Aberrations). You can

also set conditions for creatures that don’t trigger the glyph, such as those who say a certain password. Once triggered, the glyph glows, filling a 60-foot-radius Sphere with Dim Light for 10

Flying Snake

Equipment

Our partners in the Zhentarim provide these remarkable pets, fully domesticated and trained to deliver messages. Always wear gloves when handling venomous creatures. Pet flying snakes use the Flying Snake stat block.

Beast Whistle

Equipment

This bone whistle is carved in the shape of a gargath. When blown, it produces a high-pitched sound that can only be heard clearly by certain creatures. When you blow this whistle, any beast within

training a friendly beast in this way, you can use it to deliver coded instructions to a trained beast within the whistle’s range.

Brigganock

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

pumpkin, cook and eat dinner, move a pile of stones, or tie a dozen knots in a length of rope.Brigganocks are frantic, mouse-sized creatures that live in mines. Whenever a mortal makes a nonmagical wish

wish stones, discarding the ones that contain wishes of ill intent and keeping those that hold good wishes. Brigganocks refine wish stones into gems and use them to decorate their architecture

Dunbarrow Witch

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

spells take the form of shattering mirrors. COMPANION CREATURES Various creatures serve the witches of Dunbarrow. It’s not uncommon to see ravens and bats flitting through the canopy, or cats

or otters scurrying through the undergrowth, to deliver messages to allies or rivals across the marsh. Some witches animate bundles of sticks and roots to do their errands about the marsh for them

Cradle of the Storm Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Lightning Barrage"}. The cradle hurls multiple magical lightning bolts at up to two creatures it can see within 500 feet of itself. Each target must make a DC 22

);{"diceNotation":"4d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Booming Step", "rollDamageType":"thunder"} thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.A scion of Stronmaus

Nagpa

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

helped avert a war between the gods. She transformed them into the scabrous, birdlike creatures known as nagpas and rendered them able to acquire new lore and magical power only from the ruins of

bear an array of spells to turn other creatures into their agents, influencing their decisions in subtle ways and making them unwitting accomplices in their own destruction. Nagpas are extraordinarily

Dream Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

This spell shapes a creature's dreams. Choose a creature known to you as the target of this spell. The target must be on the same plane of existence as you. Creatures that don't sleep, such as elves

, at which point the messenger appears in the target's dreams. You can make the messenger appear monstrous and terrifying to the target. If you do, the messenger can deliver a message of no more than

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

hands of weaker creatures—especially while I can turn them against one another and have them fight in my stead. 2 It is difficult for anyone not of dragonkind to penetrate the twisting

. It’s where one sends one’s servants. 5 While the petty squabbles of other creatures bore and irritate me, I might hear out those who demonstrate an appreciation for the finer

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Dragon Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I will not risk injury at the hands of weaker creatures—especially while I can

. 5 While the petty squabbles of other creatures bore and irritate me, I might hear out those who demonstrate an appreciation for the finer things in life by bringing me delicacies like clams or

Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

fierce opponents of the Far Realm and any creatures warped by its touch. Strangely, though, they are intrigued by and fond of flumph;flumphs. These Aberrations, which oppose the depredations of mind

, seeking to understand itself. (Any) 3 Self-Improvement. I am a complex gem, and I constantly polish and refine my many facets to make the whole that much more perfect. (Any) 4 Responsibility

Symbol Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

common triggers are opening the object, approaching within a certain distance of it, or seeing or reading the glyph. You can further refine the trigger so the spell is activated only under certain

creatures that don't trigger the glyph, such as those who say a certain password. When you inscribe the glyph, choose one of the options below for its effect. Once triggered, the glyph glows, filling a

Young Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Far Realm into the Material Plane. They loathe the corruption that accompanies such intrusions into the world, making them fierce opponents of the Far Realm and any creatures warped by its touch

, and I constantly polish and refine my many facets to make the whole that much more perfect. (Any) 4 Responsibility. Having knowledge and power gives one a responsibility to those who have less

Glyph of Warding Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

triggers include opening that object, approaching within a certain distance of the object, or seeing or reading the glyph. Once a glyph is triggered, this spell ends. You can further refine the

or drow), or alignment. You can also set conditions for creatures that don’t trigger the glyph, such as those who say a certain password. When you inscribe the glyph, choose explosive

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

no creatures are within reach, or the target can’t take a reaction, it takes 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Commanding Spores", "rollDamageType":"psychic

Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I will not risk injury at the hands of weaker creatures—especially while I can turn

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

creatures are within reach, or the target can’t take a reaction, it takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Commanding Spores", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic

Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I will not risk injury at the hands of weaker creatures—especially while I can turn

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Realm and any creatures warped by its touch. Strangely, though, they are intrigued by and fond of flumph;flumphs. These Aberrations, which oppose the depredations of mind flayer;mind flayers and

. (Any) 3 Self-Improvement. I am a complex gem, and I constantly polish and refine my many facets to make the whole that much more perfect. (Any) 4 Responsibility. Having knowledge and

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

them fierce opponents of the Far Realm and any creatures warped by its touch. Strangely, though, they are intrigued by and fond of flumph;flumphs. These Aberrations, which oppose the depredations of

, seeking to understand itself. (Any) 3 Self-Improvement. I am a complex gem, and I constantly polish and refine my many facets to make the whole that much more perfect. (Any) 4

Sign of Sorcery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

1 You deliver the verbal components of your spells in the booming voice of a titan. 2 For a moment after you cast a spell, the area around you grows dark and gloomy. 3 You sweat profusely while

4. False Tomb

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

have disturbed the tomb of Brysis of Khaem! Accursed are you, most miserable of creatures!” Each creature in the room, whether it hears the booming voice or not, must make a DC 15 Charisma saving

the inside of the sarcophagus with sovereign glue and can’t be moved. There is no treasure to be found. Trap Opening the sarcophagus triggers a magic mouth spell that calls out in a booming voice, “You

The Zhentarim

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

The Zhentarim Agents of the Zhentarim have winged snake companions that serve as messengers. Members of the Zhentarim use these creatures to deliver messages on scrolls and stay in contact with one

Reinforcements

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

creatures enter through the stockyard (area 9) and go to the feasting hall (area 2), to pay homage or deliver food to Chief Guh. There is a 25 percent chance that the creatures have 1d4 prisoners (unarmed

from the nearby hills. At the end of each hour, roll percentile dice and consult the Grudd Haug Reinforcements table to determine what creatures, if any, appear. Unless otherwise noted, such

The Zhentarim

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

The Zhentarim Agents of the Zhentarim have winged snake companions that serve as messengers. Members of the Zhentarim use these creatures to deliver messages on scrolls and stay in contact with one

Other Foes

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

Other Foes If the characters dispatch the fomorians and the elves, you can have other creatures loyal to the Queen of Air and Darkness home in on them. Level-appropriate creatures that might serve

the queen include an archmage with a death slaad bodyguard, a pair of elf vampires, a team of four assassins, or an adult green dragon. After the failure of the first group to deliver the characters

The Zhentarim

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

The Zhentarim Agents of the Zhentarim have winged snake companions that serve as messengers. Members of the Zhentarim use these creatures to deliver messages on scrolls and stay in contact with one

Created from the freshly dead bodies of skilled warriors, dread warriors are especially formidable zombie-like creatures, retaining some of their intelligence and much of the fighting skill they

10. Giants' Caves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

that once contained foodstuffs. Two hill giants sleep here at any given time, snoring loudly. One sleeps in the westernmost chamber, the other in the easternmost chamber. They awaken to the booming

thunder of Guh’s voice or the ringing of the gong in area 8. They also awaken if attacked. They don’t wake up to the sound of other creatures talking in the room or moving about. If awakened by the

14. Grand Vestibule

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

the tunnel can spot the secret door at either end of it without having to make a check. The first time a creature passes between the quartz pillars to the north, a booming, disembodied voice says

in Dwarvish, “Neither secrets nor treasures shall ye find! Turn back! Ye are not welcome here!” Characters who have heard Halaster speak recognize the voice as his. Once all creatures leave this area, the magical warning resets.

13. Hidden Traps

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

The teleport trap in area 40c Additional Effect: Summoned Devil. After a creature triggers the trap and is teleported away, an ice devil appears in the trap’s space and attacks any other creatures it

sees at the same moment a booming voice shouts, “Teleported!” The devil doesn’t trigger any of the teleport traps on this level. It disappears when reduced to 0 hit points or after 1 minute. Each time

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

diplomacy. They care only for satisfying their insatiable desire for battle, to smash their foes and appease their gods. Booming Birth Rate In order to replenish the casualties of their endless warring

, orcs breed prodigiously (and they aren’t choosy about what they breed with, which is why such creatures as half-orcs and ogrillons are found in the world). Females that are about to give birth are

Communication Services

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

use of gargoyles. Tharashk has several of these creatures in its employ, and these flying couriers are a quick way to get a message across the city. If you spot a gargoyle without a burden, you can flag it down, and it costs 5 gp to deliver a letter or a small package.

Beholders: Bad Dreams Come True

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Beholders: Bad Dreams Come True To those who would seek to conquer beholders or merely understand them, nearly everything about their quarry is unfathomable. These bizarre creatures are possessed of

those of humans and other intelligent creatures. The difference is one of degree. For instance, where a prideful, confident human might be cowed by a serious threat, the arrogance of a beholder knows

Elementals

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

Elementals Elementals of all varieties can be found in the Outlands. Mephits are common and often serve more powerful creatures as messengers. Outlands Elementals d4 Encounter 1 Water elementals

Ribcage. 3 A wounded mud mephit asks the characters to help it deliver a sealed package to a leader in a nearby gate-town. 4 A wealthy dao that glistens with gemstones has been influenced by Arborea. It

12. Smelter Cavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

. Floating above them is a skull engulfed in green flame. Eight of the fallen dwarf warriors are zombies. They rise and pursue any living creatures that enter the room, but they do not pursue creatures

melted down their ore to refine ingots of silver, gold, and platinum. The dry channel is where the dwarves diverted the stream from area 18 to power the waterwheel here. That in turn operated the

Scarlet Coliseum

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Scarlet Coliseum Jeers and shouts rise from this open-air coliseum made of deep-red stone. Over the sound of roars and clattering metal, a booming voice excitedly commentates on the fight. The

booming voice is the magically amplified voice of Khai Kiroth, the coliseum’s pit master and commentator (see the “Casino Pit Masters” section earlier in this chapter). Watching a coliseum match is free

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