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The Tortle Package
legs come out of a small opening in the bottom of its shell. A geonid can draw its limbs into its shell and close the opening. When it does so, the creature looks like a small boulder. In this state, the
Boulder Guise. While fully withdrawn into its shell, the geonid can’t see and is indistinguishable from a small boulder.Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
;2: Disarm. The target drops one item it is holding of the kolyarut’s choice.
3–4: Imbalance. The target can’t take reactions until the start of the kolyarut’s next turn.
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: Monsters of the Multiverse) and punished in brutally decisive fashion.
In cases where the terms of a contract or a foundational truth of an agreement come into question, the Kolyarut sends a component part
Monsters
Infernal Machine Rebuild
its actions, reactions, and movement.
Insanity Gaze. The target suffers the effect of the confusion spell without making a saving throw. The effect lasts until the start of the ettin’s next
.
At one time, he was told that he was a statue of Demogorgon brought to life by Thessalar’s experiments. He has since come to believe that he is now the actual Demogorgon, with his two heads
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Charisma saving throw. On a failed saving throw, the creature can’t take reactions until the start of its next turn, and it rolls a d4;{"diceNotation":"d4", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction
jabberwocks are difficult to come by, because the rare survivors of an encounter with one retain only a confused impression of its parts and not a sense of the whole. Pieced-together accounts
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
baernaloth teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.The baernaloth can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn
primal evil power before other yugoloths or that they come from an epoch before the current manifestation of the planes. Baernaloths refuse to say, but most obsess over secrets and obscene lore regarding
Lizardfolk
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
emotion and empathy. The same label serves as an apt depiction of lizardfolk.
Lacking any internal emotional reactions, lizardfolk behave in a distant manner. They don’t mourn fallen comrades or
utility and importance. Nowhere does this come through as strongly as when lizardfolk deal with the dead. To a lizardfolk, a comrade who dies becomes a potential source of food. That companion might have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
, Giant, Terran
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Actions
Multiattack. The giant makes two Thundering Stone Club or Boulder attacks in any combination.
Thundering Stone Club. Melee
creature, other than the giant, within 30 feet of the target. The club can emit a burst this way only once per turn.
Boulder. Ranged Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 19
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
Geonid Also known as rocklings and rock hermits, geonids are small, intelligent cave dwellers that originated on the Elemental Plane of Earth. A geonid’s arms and legs come out of a small opening in
the bottom of its shell. A geonid can draw its limbs into its shell and close the opening. When it does so, the creature looks like a small boulder. In this state, the geonid can’t see and relies on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
may be seen stone doors recessed in the wall, and to the north a set of stairs leads down.
In the center of the chamber sits a large polished boulder amid a pile of smaller rounded rocks. The
boulder is five feet tall and colored brown with dark streaks and spots. Leaning against it is what appears to be a bamboo staff.
In the mud around the base of the boulder is a moving shape, looking like
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
damage.
Boulder. Ranged Attack Roll: +9, range 60/240 ft. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it has the Prone condition.
Reactions
Deflect Missile
(XP 2,900; PB +3)
Actions
Multiattack. The giant makes two attacks, using Stone Club or Boulder in any combination.
Stone Club. Melee Attack Roll: +9, reach 15 ft. Hit: 22 (3d10 + 6) Bludgeoning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
really large party can use the Help action to aid one of the characters taking a role above, or can come up with their own strategy (such as casting an appropriate spell). Any roles not filled by
a path out of this storm, a rock of ice the size of a giant’s boulder misses the balloon by a few feet!
Lookout. Have the lookout attempt a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check to spot areas where the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Guardian Giant Most of the giants in the Boros Legion come from a single clan, the Skorskal, that has long been at odds with the Gruul Clans. These giants are guards and gatekeepers, well represented
. Hit: 17 (3d6 + 7) piercing damage, or 20 (3d8 + 7) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.
Reactions
Protection. When an attacker the giant can see makes an attack roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Cold and Calculating Most humanoids describe cold-blooded people as lacking in emotion and empathy. The same label serves as an apt depiction of lizardfolk. Lacking any internal emotional reactions
to the past. They assess situations based on their current and future utility and importance. Nowhere does this come through as strongly as when lizardfolk deal with the dead. To a lizardfolk, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Developments If the characters defeat Arauthator, the reactions of Oyaviggaton’s other inhabitants are dependent on whether the dragon is killed or driven off. If Arauthator is killed, the ice toads
to come between a dragon and its hoard. They don’t really care if someone else plunders items from the dragon’s hoard, and they’re too stupid to think they might be blamed for any such thefts.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Developments If the characters defeat Arauthator, the reactions of Oyaviggaton’s other inhabitants are dependent on whether the dragon is killed or driven off. If Arauthator is killed, the ice toads
to come between a dragon and its hoard. They don’t really care if someone else plunders items from the dragon’s hoard, and they’re too stupid to think they might be blamed for any such thefts.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Multiverse) and punished in brutally decisive fashion. In cases where the terms of a contract or a foundational truth of an agreement come into question, the Kolyarut sends a component part of itself
(choose one or roll a d6):
1–2: Disarm. The target drops one item it is holding of the kolyarut’s choice.
3–4: Imbalance. The target can’t take reactions until the start of the kolyarut’s next turn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
giant riding a mammoth, as the earth rumbles and trembles with every one of the mammoth’s heavy footfalls. Running the Encounter. The frost giant has come down from the Spine of the World mountains
they move in for the kill. These gnolls come from the Cackling Chasm (see "Cackling Chasm"), which provides them with shelter. Gnolls that are captured can lead the characters back to their lair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
adventurers are undercover agents of the king. If the rogue loses a contest of Charisma (Deception) against the guard’s Wisdom (Insight), the same lie told again won’t work. The characters can come up with a
force and athleticism Smash down a door, move a boulder, use a spike to wedge a door shut Dexterity Agility, reflexes, and balance Sneak past a guard, walk along a narrow ledge, wriggle free from chains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery
’ crew to greatness. But when his past mistakes come calling, Edgin must face the music. He now seeks to make amends to those he’s wronged and to confront those who have wronged him. Edgin Darvis Medium
, message
3/day each: charm person, disguise self
1/day: suggestion
Reactions
Inspiring Words (3/Day). When a creature Edgin can see within 60 feet of himself fails an ability check, an attack roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
underwater for some time before needing to come up for air. Natural Armor. Due to your shell and the shape of your body, you are ill-suited to wearing armor. Your shell provides ample protection
are prone, your speed is 0 and can’t increase, you have disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws, you can’t take reactions, and the only action you can take is a bonus action to emerge from your shell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
cure, and to relieve any ailment that might afflict the people who come to them for aid. They tolerate no violence in their presence and move quickly to settle disputes, to ensure that peace continues to
18 (4d8) psychic damage.
Reactions
Foster Peace. If a creature charmed by the eladrin hits with an attack roll while within 60 feet of the eladrin, the eladrin magically causes the attack to miss, provided the eladrin can see the attacker.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
plans and long-term goals. Most cultists should be treated as indifferent when determining reactions or trying to gain a favor. Kobolds are less helpful and should be considered hostile when characters
too many questions or poking their noses into things that are none of their business. Any time they come off as “too nosy,” feel free to call for another Charisma check to see whether someone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
plans and long-term goals. Most cultists should be treated as indifferent when determining reactions or trying to gain a favor. Kobolds are less helpful and should be considered hostile when characters
too many questions or poking their noses into things that are none of their business. Any time they come off as “too nosy,” feel free to call for another Charisma check to see whether someone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, the creature changes the object into another nonliving form of the same size, such as turning a boulder into a ball of fire. Finally, a creature in Limbo can take a Magic action to make a DC 20
adventurers can hope to find on this tumultuous plane. Although githzerai aren’t generally hostile to visitors who come in peace, they don’t welcome those who bring the chaos of Limbo with them: a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
posit that these enigmatic yugoloths were created by a primal evil power before other yugoloths or that they come from an epoch before the current manifestation of the planes. Baernaloths refuse to say
.
Reactions
The baernaloth can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn.
Afflict Despair. When a creature that the baernaloth can see within 60 feet of itself hits with an attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
conflicts and alleviate suffering by using their magic to relieve any ailments that afflict the people who come to them for aid. They tolerate no violence in their presence and move quickly to settle
.
Reactions
Foster Peace. If a creature charmed by the eladrin hits with an attack roll while within 60 feet of the eladrin, the eladrin magically causes the attack to miss, provided the eladrin can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
approach, read: “Very few people would dare to come here,” says a voice from above. Perched twenty feet above you is a man balanced with his legs braced between two of the larger stone columns. He has
+ 4 hit points, and all levels of exhaustion end on him.
Reactions
Deflect Missile. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, Steel Crane deflects the missile. The damage he takes from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
bore in that former life. After quickly rising in the ranks of Acquisitions Incorporated since joining that august team, Viari has come to head what’s known as the organization’s Stabbing Department. A
. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) piercing damage.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d4 + 5) piercing damage.
Reactions
Uncanny Dodge. Viari halves the damage that he takes from an attack that hits him. He must be able to see the attacker.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
. Read or paraphrase the following text when a character investigates: A group of a dozen lizardfolk cheer as one among them strains, then hefts a barrel-sized boulder over her head. She holds it for a
Semuanya’s Bog, read the following text: The domain of the deity Semuanya is a pleasant-smelling swamp full of bright flowers and colorful bugs. Through trees draped in vibrant moss come the cheers of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
specters. Blizzards come without warning. A blizzard occurs once every 2d12 hours and lasts 1d3 hours. During a storm, creatures moving overland travel at half normal speed, and normal visibility is
it to speak with her voice. You will know Rickety Zilla’s lair by its shape in the moonlight: a dead tree with a bent spine, its great roots reaching out for a boulder like a man for his severed head.
— Volo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
.
Actions
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) Radiant damage.
Reactions
Burst of Ingenuity (2/Day). Trigger: The sphinx or another creature
Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 14
Languages Giant
CR 7 (XP 2,900; PB +3)
Actions
Multiattack. The giant makes two attacks, using Stone Club or Boulder in any combination.
Stone Club
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
until the end of its next turn: its speed is halved, it takes a −2 penalty to AC and Dexterity saving throws, it can’t use reactions or Multiattack, and on its turn, it can use either an action or a
XP)
False Appearance. While the galeb duhr remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal boulder.
Rolling Charge. If the galeb duhr rolls at least 20 feet straight toward a target and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
highest levels of artistry, stone giants compete in games of boulder hurling and catching. Their rock-throwing skills suit stone giants well when they have cause to defend their homes or attack enemies
. But even where boulder tossing is concerned, artistry is fundamental to the effort. A stone giant hurling a boulder isn’t only performing a feat of strength but is also striving to display consummate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
. If the target is already Poisoned, it instead takes an extra 7 (2d6) Poison damage.
Arcane Firearm. Ranged Attack Roll: +7, range 30/90 ft. Hit: 26 (4d10 + 4) Force damage.
Reactions
Uncanny
, goblins, humans, and shifters recruited in the city, as well as monsters that have come to Sharn from Droaam: gnolls, harpies, medusas, minotaurs, ogres, trolls, and an oni leader named Cavallah
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage.
Reactions
Stone’s Endurance (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). When the goliath takes damage, it reduces the damage taken by 9 (1d12 + 3).
Goliath
myth, Oyaminartok is not a monster but a force of good in the region, and she passes her curse only to goliaths whose hearts are pure. Oyaminartok and others of her kind try to help creatures they come






