before both dominance creature rigors

Skull Lord

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The skull lord regains spent legendary actions at the start

of the Shadowfell as their dominion. From these blighted lands, they wage war against their rivals, commanding hordes of the undying in a bid to establish dominance. Yet skull lords always prove to be

Archon of Falling Stars

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Resistance. The archon has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Mount. If the archon isn’t mounted, it can use a bonus action to magically teleport onto the creature

with a burst of radiance. Each creature of the archon’s choice within 30 feet of it must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, or the creature takes 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8

Ashen Rider

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Aura of Silence. When a creature starts its turn within 30 feet of the ashen rider, the rider can force that creature to make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw if the rider can see it. On a successful save

, the creature is immune to this aura for the next 24 hours. On a failed save, the creature can't speak and is deafened until the start of its next turn. Innate Spellcasting. The ashen rider's

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

while learning to fight, to survive in the wild, and to fear the gods. The children that can’t endure the rigors of a life of combat are culled from the main body of the tribe, taken into the

; their loyalty by turning them into slaves. If a tribe is defeated and driven from its lair, the survivors might come under the sway of a strong but dimwitted creature, such as a hill giant or an ogre

Ivana's Intrigues

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Ivana’s Intrigues Ivana Boritsi’s interests lie in manipulating sweeping aspects of Borca’s society, asserting her dominance amid an ever-shifting landscape of petty noble schemes. She isn’t a

message from Ivana Boritsi. A creature subjected to this poison must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw or experience the effects of a dream spell created by Ivana the next time they sleep

Mind Flayer

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

Mind Flayer A mind flayer’s hunger for brains is outmeasured only by its thirst for dominance, and it embraces any plot that allows it to indulge both. Mind Flayer Medium Aberration, Lawful Evil AC

magical effects. Actions Tentacles. Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Hit: 22 (4d8 + 4) Psychic damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 14

Black Dragon Wyrmling

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

, recently hatched ones might hunt one another, seeking dominance over their clutch and slaying rivals they can’t subjugate. Black Dragon Wyrmling Medium Dragon (Chromatic), Chaotic Evil AC 17 Initiative

+ 2) Slashing damage plus 2 (1d4) Acid damage. Acid Breath (Recharge 5–6). Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 11, each creature in a 15-foot-long, 5-foot-wide Line. Failure: 22 (5d8) Acid damage. Success: Half damage. Martin Mottet Black Dragon Wyrmling

Steeders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Steeders Giant hunting spiders, steeders prowl the depths of the Underdark. Most steeders are encountered in the company of duergar. Female Dominance. Female steeders grow larger and stronger than

a rider to bond with the steeder, a process that begins shortly after the creature hatches. The rider stays with the steeder as it grows to full size, working throughout that time to channel the

Creating a White Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

I don’t like the taste of warm blood and always rinse my mouth out with snow after a fight. 5 Whenever I encounter a new type of creature, I try to lure it back to my lair so I can add it to my

, even if I can’t win outright. 8 I feel protective of smaller, weaker creatures that are tormented by larger monsters. White Dragon Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Rapacity. When a creature has

Adult Blue Dragon

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

their dominance for centuries. Adult Blue Dragon Huge Dragon (Chromatic), Lawful Evil AC 19 Initiative +10 (20) HP 212 (17d12 + 102) Speed 40 ft., Burrow 30 ft., Fly 80 ft. Ability Score Mod

: DC 19, each creature in a 90-foot-long, 5-foot-wide Line. Failure: 60 (11d10) Lightning damage. Success: Half damage. Spellcasting. The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no

3. Sea Hag Coven

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

. Accessing the Cave In order to access this cave, a creature must swim through a submerged tunnel teeming with scary-looking fish. The fish have strange glowing eyes and large teeth, but they are just normal

they might even look the other way as the characters attempt to end the dominance of the Cult of Talos at this location. And if not, they always enjoy a good fight as well.

Aboleth

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

realm. Their dominance made them like gods. Then the true gods appeared, smashing the aboleths’ empire. Aboleths have never forgotten. Eternal Memories. Aboleths have flawless memories. They pass on their

(5,900 XP) Amphibious. The aboleth can breathe air and water. Mucous Cloud. While underwater, the aboleth is surrounded by transformative mucus. A creature that touches the aboleth or that hits it

Kraken Lairs

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

exerts its dominance over animals in its domain. All Beasts within 1 mile of the lair have the Charmed condition while in that area. Sea and Storms. While in its lair, the kraken can cast Control Weather

. The kraken throws a Large or smaller creature Grappled by it to a space it can see within 60 feet of itself that isn’t in the air. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 25, the creature thrown and each creature

Watchtower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

energy woke again. The dead beholder was reanimated as a diabolical Undead known as a death tyrant. This creature, and other Far Realm Aberrations that fell from the comet, still hunt within the tower

minions. Mekkalath is aware of the death tyrant, and if it escapes, Mekkalath soon moves to destroy this potential rival and secure his dominance over the hill. Such a battle might last long enough for

Daask

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

Daughters of Sora Kell—whether they seek peace and stability for their young nation of mistrusted monsters, desire to end humanity’s dominance over Khorvaire and let monsters rule, or merely follow the

1/2 (XP 100; PB +2) Traits Hustle. The smuggler can move through the space of any creature that is of a larger size, but it can’t stop there. Actions Shortsword. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach

Archons

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

dominance ultimately came to an end. As the archon overlords toppled, they scattered to the fringes of the world, and their holdings developed into the poleis of today. Even though the age of archons is long

advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Mount. If the archon isn’t mounted, it can use a bonus action to magically teleport onto the creature serving as its mount, provided the

S15. Madhouse

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

to create a bride for Strahd, the Abbot tried his hand at creating a more rudimentary golem. This creature paces the hall, tirelessly guarding the abbey’s madhouse and making sure no mongrelfolk escape

, painted wooden statue of a saintly woman in robes. Five mongrelfolk are confined here. The four that are fighting aren’t trying to kill each other, but they are trying to assert dominance. They stop

Types of Cultists

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

Attack Roll: +7, reach 10 ft. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) Slashing damage plus 14 (4d6) Psychic damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 14) from one of two

tentacles, and it has the Restrained condition until the grapple ends. Mind Rot. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 15, one creature the cultist can see within 90 feet. Failure: 27 (6d8) Psychic damage, and the

Life in the Tribe

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

learning to fight, to survive in the wild, and to fear the gods. The children that can’t endure the rigors of a life of combat are culled from the main body of the tribe, taken into the depths of the

its lair, the survivors might come under the sway of a strong but dimwitted creature, such as a hill giant or an ogre. It is also not unheard of for an exceptionally strong and charismatic evil human

Meenlock

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

subterranean settings. Fear Incarnate. Meenlocks are spawned by fear. Whenever fear overwhelms a creature in the Feywild, or in any other location where the Feywild’s influence is strong, one or more meenlocks

incapacitated creature, filling its mind with disturbing sounds and dreadful imagery. Participating meenlocks can’t use their telepathy for any other purpose during this time, though they can move about

Life Span

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

magic item or art object to build a hoard around 3 Acquire minions who will bring food and treasure 4 Establish dominance over other wyrmlings in the same brood 5 Secure a partnership

with a more powerful creature for safety 6 Find a good spot for a first independent lair Young Dragons Young dragons in their first century of life are similar in many ways to adventurers in

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