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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
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Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
: expeditious retreat, fog cloud, misty step
Magic Resistance. The medusa has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Surprise Attack. During the first round of combat, the
harmless.
This deadly gaze attack gives medusas a degree of power among the Golgari that is out of proportion with their small numbers. Medusas command a significant share of the guild's smaller cells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Preparing for the Mission Darrett brings the characters word that the Dragon Army has taken one of Kalaman’s border forts. He has the following information: Wheelwatch Outpost stands near the border
with the land of Estwilde. The fort supplies Kalaman’s forces that patrol the border. The fort, which lies twenty-four miles southeast of the city, has been taken by the Dragon Army. Raven has been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
prisoner revolt, an escape, the approach of an unfamiliar ship, a dragon sighting, or an attack. By speaking the command word “maristo,” the warden—and only the warden—can put the prison on high alert
armor, arm themselves, and move to area R18. The warden does the same and commands the garrison from there. Members of the Absolution Council retreat to area R20. The warden and all prison guards gain the benefit of a see invisibility spell. Map 2.12: revel's end View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, obeying any command from a drow that isn’t clearly suicidal. 24b. Tunnels These naturally formed tunnels wind through collapsed rooms and hallways. The walls are composed of jagged stones, and the floor
sixteen troglodytes in varying stages of decay. Feasting on the remains are seven drow ghouls that were created by Vlonwelv to devour the dead. The ghouls retreat into the back tunnels when one or more drow enter the room. If a drow is not among those who enter, the ghouls attack.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
prisoner revolt, an escape, the approach of an unfamiliar ship, a dragon sighting, an attack, discovering a dead body, or suspicious activity (see “Suspicion” above). By speaking the command word
R18. The warden does the same and commands the garrison from there. Members of the Absolution Council retreat to area R20. See Invisibility. The warden and all prison guards gain the benefit of a see invisibility spell.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
prisoner revolt, an escape, the approach of an unfamiliar ship, a dragon sighting, an attack, discovering a dead body, or suspicious activity (see “Suspicion” above). By speaking the command word
R18. The warden does the same and commands the garrison from there. Members of the Absolution Council retreat to area R20. See Invisibility. The warden and all prison guards gain the benefit of a see invisibility spell.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
the previous session can be fought, or the characters can retreat to the safety of their ship. After thanking the characters for their timely rescue, Warwyck Blastimoff informs them that the
Vocath to call in his debts. The leaders of various space-dwelling factions are beholden to Vocath and therefore willing to listen to him, and they command enough spelljamming ships to form an armada. To
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
sell salt, gemstones, and rare minerals from a stall in the eastern market (area 3b), but she and several other svirfneblin merchants were forced to retreat to their warehouse (area 6b) when the
platforms throughout the warehouse allow the deep gnomes to reach these compartments. Each crystal platform can move up, down, or side-to-side on command, but only the deep gnomes know the command words to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Ravnican medusa is harmless. This deadly gaze attack gives medusas a degree of power among the Golgari that is out of proportion with their small numbers. Medusas command a significant share of the
components:
1/day each: expeditious retreat, fog cloud, misty step
Magic Resistance. The medusa has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Surprise Attack. During the first
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
level (4 slots): detect magic, expeditious retreat, feather fall, thunderwave
2nd level (3 slots): darkness, hold person, rope trick
3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, lightning bolt
4th level (3
some regret, he finally announces that it’s time for them to die. Withers would rather escape than be destroyed or captured, so he uses his spells to retreat if the battle goes against him, saving wall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
entrusts her uncle, Uthor, with command of the garrison. If the stronghold is attacked, Uthor’s primary duty is to protect the princesses, Serissa first and foremost. All other storm giants — the
giants protect Nym and Mirran, who retreat to areas 6 and area 30, respectively, if seriously threatened. The crab and the other giants remain here. 15 Serissa, Uthor, Iymrith, 2 hill giants Uthor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the blast of a horn, they all rush the structures simultaneously. The battle is on. The war band includes forty orcs led by a lone orog and his second-in-command, an orc Eye of Gruumsh. When the orcs
are within range, they throw javelins at any visible targets. The next round, they charge to close the distance and attack with melee weapons. After two or three rounds, the orcs retreat. The orcs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
loyal of her supporters and don’t get along with the goblinoids. Grudd Haug Roster Area Creature(s) Notes 1 1 male hill giant On Guh’s command, the giant moves the boulder into the doorway and
wolves to their pen. 4 5 Iceshield orcs The orcs join their kin in area 9 by way of area 2. 5 6 goblins The goblins retreat to area 14 by way of area 6. 7 1 hobgoblin The hobgoblin investigates loud
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
sahuagin are using these barracks as a forward command post. Thirty sahuagin, three sahuagin champions, five sahuagin coral smashers, and Blademaster Makaht (sahuagin blademaster, see appendix C), if
swiftly retreat. The bulk of Saltmarsh’s troops take up pursuit, with a few remaining to escort the characters away. The party has done enough. It’s time for them to claim their reward.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, they peer through the Border Ethereal into the Material Plane. When they detect prey, phase spiders draw close and then shift or “phase” to the Material Plane to attack. They shift between planes of
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
ended their retreat by digging in on this spot. Eventually they got word of their situation back to Port Nyanzaru, and they’ve since been reinforced. Their original, small camp has been transformed
effective warriors at any given time is usually lower due to sickness. Breakbone has two captains under his command: Ord Firebeard (LG male gold dwarf veteran) and Perne Salhana (LG female Tethyrian human
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
begs for clemency, claiming to have been under the control of a green dragon while on a killing spree.
5 The misty forest at the border of a coastal realm is beginning to grow alarmingly, and
to gain an alliance with a young green dragon, turning a village into a staging ground for their games of deceit.
5 A young green dragon directs a conclave of yuan-ti under the command of a yuan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
better off. For anyone to move up, someone else must move down. Whenever a military campaign is underway, the Lords’ Alliance is likely to be in command. Even if it isn’t, alliance representatives will
their own pursuits, Melandrach is more circumspect. He has led the elves of the Misty Forest since before most of their kind abandoned their lands in the Retreat. Despite the years of discussion and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
better off. For anyone to move up, someone else must move down. Whenever a military campaign is underway, the Lords’ Alliance is likely to be in command. Even if it isn’t, alliance representatives will
their own pursuits, Melandrach is more circumspect. He has led the elves of the Misty Forest since before most of their kind abandoned their lands in the Retreat. Despite the years of discussion and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
better off. For anyone to move up, someone else must move down. Whenever a military campaign is underway, the Lords’ Alliance is likely to be in command. Even if it isn’t, alliance representatives will
their own pursuits, Melandrach is more circumspect. He has led the elves of the Misty Forest since before most of their kind abandoned their lands in the Retreat. Despite the years of discussion and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
named Breena Bafflestone monitors the machinery at all times. Nearby is a copper speaking tube, which enables her to communicate with the control room command center (area U7b). Drawers in the walls
control room has two levels: an observation deck (U7a) and a command center (U7b), with two ladders running between levels. Two circular soundproof windows are embedded in the port and starboard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. Withers acts as supervisor for the dwarves and serves as Acererak’s adjunct when the archlich visits the tomb. Using his scrying pool at area 25, Withers can command Omu’s gargoyles and speak to agents on
the surface world. Withers and his crew use the staircase at area 26 to roam unseen through the tomb’s many levels. When their work is done, they retreat to their secret headquarters on level 2 of the
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
28. Grick Snack Watch Post The Xanathar Guild maintains a watch post here, called “Grick Snack” by the bugbears that command it. Two bugbears and six goblins are stationed in this area. 28a. West
Chamber Two bugbears stand guard in this empty room. When confronted by any threat, they retreat along the curved northern tunnel to area 28c, gather reinforcements, and make their stand in area 28b
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Border Ethereal, where it appears as any other structure from the Material Plane: ghostly and immaterial. A group of four star spawn manglers (see appendix A) lurk in the mists surrounding this chamber
enchanted and only releases its prize if a long-forgotten command word is spoken. Any creature that touches the ruinstone or strikes the pedestal with a melee weapon must make a DC 18 Constitution saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
a force consisting of twenty uninjured orcs and an uninjured orc Eye of Gruumsh named Norgra One-Eye. Norgra is Gurrash’s lieutenant and assumes command if the war chief dies. The orcs have no gear
. Because the orcs don’t know what they’re up against, characters can try to hide in the village and pick off a few orcs at a time. They can also retreat to the keep, which the orcs ignore. If the orcs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
inspire loyalty or trust in those under him. Underlings obey him because of the hierarchical structure of the abbey’s chain of command, not because he shows any strong leadership. If attacked, he defends
ran through the burning building to save his spell scrolls and other valuables. As the flames mounted, Odium was forced to retreat to the cellars with his rescued goods. He is a grumbler and annoys
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, a secret dwarven retreat in the Vale of Dancing Waters. It hired Grumink and his crew of cutthroats to seize the shrine and start digging (see “The Vale of Dancing Waters” in chapter 6). The thought
Telepathy. Ghald can magically command any shark within 120 feet of him, using a limited telepathy.
Sneak Attack. Ghald deals an extra 14 (4d6) damage when he hits a target with a weapon attack and has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. The zombie has been enslaved and browbeaten by the duergar and does as they command. Inside its cage, it can do no harm to anyone. If they haven’t already done so, the duergar from the bunker (area O1
their hit points move behind the chokepoint (area O5), leaving the ogre zombie to cover their retreat if it comes to that. Well. The well descends 10 feet to an underground cistern. The sides of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
trying different command words for the last half hour to get the portal to reopen. Matreous takes on a thoughtful expression and pauses for an instant, tapping his chin in thought. The mansion must be
Candlekeep. Fearful that a guest might become trapped in the mansion, Fistandia hid the command word to open the portal to Candlekeep on the spines of seven books in her mansion. Paintings. There are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
are fanatically loyalty to Tiamat, ready to lay down their lives if needed. Outsiders in Hell. Abishais stand outside the normal hierarchy of the Nine Hells, having their own chain of command and
ultimately answering to Tiamat (and Asmodeus, when the dark lord chooses to use them). Other archdevils can command abishais to work for them, but most archdevils do so rarely, since it is never clear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Magic class feature, the spells on the Mark of Handling Spells table are added to that feature’s spell list. Mark of Handling Spells Spell Level Spells 1 Command, Find Familiar 2 Beast Sense
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
is deactivated and incapacitated, although that fact isn’t readily apparent. Activating the iron golem requires one to speak the proper command word. Not even Duke Zalto knows it. Casting an identify
spell on the golem reveals the long-lost command word, which is “ildstryke.” When the golem is activated, fires burn in its eyes, and sulfurous smoke billows from vents in its shoulder pauldrons. Any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
tentacles. This is where the aboleth in area P6 comes to feed on sacrifices. A kuo-toa archpriest armed with a trident of fish command and two kuo-toa attend their god here. They attempt to capture the
of Fish Command. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage, or 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a