before break deal complete replaced

Tlincalli

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

and the lower body of an enormous scorpion, complete with a stinger at the end of a long tail. These desert creatures range across arid lands, hunting at dawn and dusk. In the hours between, they wait

eggs are protected by hard shells coated in paralytic poison similar to that produced by their stingers. This poison leaves most would-be predators that dare to break an egg defenseless when the

Barghest

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Yet when the time came to honor his part of the compact, Maglubiyet reneged on the deal. In vengeance, the General of Gehenna created the soul-devouring barghests to devour goblinoid souls. The

day when it can complete its mission, return to Gehenna, and serve the General directly in his yugoloth legions, but it doesn’t kill goblinoids indiscriminately. By devouring the souls of

Hobgoblin Iron Shadow

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, scouts, and assassins. They spy to ferret out treachery, rebellion, and betrayal and deal with it ruthlessly. Iron shadows possess agility and stamina matched only by their ironclad commitment to the

welcome no new members into their ranks. When a recruit’s training is complete, they are tasked with conducting assassinations and spy missions. GOBLINOIDS OF THE FEYWILD The goblinoid

Mister Witch

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

later swept floors until an old clock tower keeper took him on as a helper. The tower’s clock was in such poor condition that it would break down often. Naeryx helped with the repairs and found

that the work gave him a sliver of joy. When the old keeper died years later, Naeryx replaced him. The wealthy family that owned the clock tower didn’t pay Naeryx a lot of money for his work

Nabassu

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

nabassu’s hit points by the numbers rolled. For every 4 Hit Dice the nabassu gains in this way, its attacks deal an extra 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Devour

so that they can embark on a feast of souls there. A summoned nabassu seeks to break free so that it can devour the soul of its summoner and then feed on the souls of whatever other creatures it can

Amble

Monsters Locathah Rising

their new form. Amble reverts to their true form if they die or fall unconscious. Amble can revert to their true form using a bonus action on their turn. Amble's game statistics are replaced by the

their beast form. Transforming doesn't break Amble's concentration on a spell they've already cast however, or prevent them from taking actions that are part of a spell. Claws. Melee Weapon Attack

Sul Khatesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as this action. Her statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that

succeed on a DC 26 Wisdom saving throw or expend one of its spell slots of 3rd level or lower and deal 26 (4d12);{"diceNotation":"4d12","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage to each

Blood Fury Tattoo

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

, pressing the needle there throughout the attunement process. When the attunement is complete, the needle turns into the ink that becomes the tattoo, which appears on the skin. If your attunement to

your skin, you gain the following benefits: When you hit a creature with a weapon attack, you can expend a charge to deal an extra 4d6 necrotic damage to the target, and you regain a number of hit

Eldritch Claw Tattoo

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

to appear, pressing the needle there throughout the attunement process. When the attunement is complete, the needle turns into the ink that becomes the tattoo, which appears on the skin. If your

melee attacks deal an extra 1d6 force damage on a hit. Once used, this bonus action can’t be used again until the next dawn.

Enucleator Modifications

Equipment

proficiency in Arcana. To complete a body modification, the subject must remain inside the tank while the operator touches the metal orbs outside the enucleator for 1 hour. If this work is interrupted

the creature’s arms are replaced with tentacles. The creature’s reach is extended by 5 feet.

Staff of Power Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

deal an extra 1d6 force damage to the target. Spells. While holding this staff, you can use an action to expend 1 or more of its charges to cast one of the following spells from it, using your spell

(5th-level version, 5 charges), magic missile (1 charge), ray of enfeeblement (1 charge), or wall of force (5 charges). Retributive Strike. You can use an action to break the staff over your knee or

Urchin - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

. You begin your adventuring career with enough money to live modestly but securely for at least ten days. How did you come by that money? What allowed you to break free of your desperate

their torch-based code. From the lighting, placement, and type of torch arranged on or near a structure, you can gather a great deal of information about those who live or do business there, particularly

Titivilus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

that either Titivilus is Dispater in disguise or Titivilus has removed the archduke and replaced him altogether. Titivilus recognizes the precariousness of his position. After all, Dispater’s

acceptance of his plans and his advice can last only so long before some other plotter steps in and reveals the truth. For insurance, Titivilus has begun recruiting outsiders to deal with problem

Barbarian Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

the latest challenger to her authority over their tribe, ready to break his neck with her bare hands as she did to the last six rivals. Frothing at the mouth, a dwarf slams his helmet into the face

the closeknit family structures of the tribe, but eventually find them replaced by the bonds formed among the members of their adventuring parties. Creating a Barbarian When creating a barbarian

Rak Tulkhesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as this action. His statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions

their lives to build a prison of celestial light: a silver flame that bound the overlords in Khyber once more. These bonds have held for countless generations, but the overlords still yearn to break free

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

complete their quests and return home as quickly as possible. The Firbolg Adventurers table can serve as inspiration for determining why a firbolg character leaves home. Firbolg Adventurers d8

adopt elven names when they must deal with outsiders, although the concept of names strikes them as strange. They know the animals and plants of the forest without formal names, and instead identify the

Young Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Strength deal half damage. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t weakened. Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell

topaz dragon their monarch, despite the dragon’s complete lack of interest and growing annoyance toward them. Cold, Necrotic

Morkoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

island. A morkoth may allow a visitor to bargain for something or someone it has claimed if that visitor offers the morkoth something it desires more. It shows no mercy, however, to those who break a

deal or try to steal from it. A morkoth knows every person and object in its collection. A morkoth’s island has the qualities of a dreamscape. It holds a jumble of objects and creatures the

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Traits d8 Trait 1 I try never to let my judgment become clouded by emotion. 2 I have infinite patience with the dolts and boors I’m forced to deal with every day

see me slip up and break the law. 5 A lesser Gruul chieftain seems to think I could be useful. 6 The black sheep of my family is putting their maniacal genius to use in the Izzet. 7

Teeth of Dahlver-Nar

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

randomly. The replaced tooth vanishes, and you lose the implanted effect. Recovering Teeth. Once all the teeth have vanished, their pouch also vanishes. The pouch with all the teeth then appears in

lasts for 24 hours or until you break it. 3 The Golden Age of Dhakaan (golden goblin bicuspid) 10 goblin;goblins, 1 goblin boss When you are hit by an attack and an ally is within 5 feet of you

Further Adventures

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

with King Bruenor Battlehammer of Gauntlgrym (see chapter 8). You can use the break between the two halves of the adventure to deal with any or all of the following.

Further Adventures The end of this chapter of Out of the Abyss forms a break between the first half of the adventure and the second half, which begins when the characters are summoned to an audience

Appendix 3. Dungeon Master Tips

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma

slots, taking a break after the third combat encounter (most likely Area 7). If you’re running this adventure outside of an event, it is of course up to the DM and players to decide how best to break

adventurers complete a rest. The rrakkma can safely complete four short rests and still possibly achieve their objective. If they take a fifth short rest the Gith Capacitor is fully charged, and they fail to

Adjusting for Party Level

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

usual. Countdown. Introduce a countdown to keep the characters from taking too many short rests. Gremorly is trying to break his ritual with a new one that takes 3 hours to complete. The other ghosts

and phase spiders in the keep, using the rules for encounter building in the Dungeon Master’s Guide to create an appropriate challenge. Weaker Construct. The stone golem in area 4 can be replaced with

Ralzala the Dao

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

break her pact with the archdevil. Ralzala hides under the ground at the base of the zapper. If the characters damage the zapper, Ralzala emerges from the ground, casts tongues, and offers them a deal

. She reveals that the deposed archdevil Bel would gladly aid the characters in overthrowing Zariel. If the characters help Ralzala break her pact with Zariel, the dao promises to direct them to Bel’s

Deck of Many More Things

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

feet. Beast. You immediately transform into a random Beast with a CR of 5 or lower. Your game statistics—including your ability scores, hit points, and possible actions—are replaced by the

drawn. The precise location in the Feywild to which the fey crossing leads is determined by the DM. Fiend. A powerful Fiend appears in a nearby unoccupied space and offers you a deal. The precise

Modifying a Magic Item

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

instead deal damage of another type. For example, a Flame Tongue sword could deal Lightning damage instead of Fire damage. Combining Items You can merge the properties of two magic items of the same

into a single helmet. This makes the item more powerful (and probably increases its rarity), but it won’t break your game. Special Features and Sentience Chapter 7 has rules for giving magic items interesting histories, minor properties, quirks, and sentience.

Confronting the Hags

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

Confronting the Hags Characters in Paliset Hall might encounter the Crestfall Coven as the hags search for the shard solitaire necklace. The hags are willing to cut a deal with the characters

, provided the coven gets to keep the shard solitaire. Clever characters might help the hags break into Zorhanna’s vault, then betray the hags and claim the shard solitaire for themselves. Similarly, any

Hunting for Star Spawn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

mists, and the spectral light of the planar beacon flickers and dies. Looking back into your own world, you see the trapped monsters awaken and break free from their cells! Touching the ruinstone

triggers a magical backlash that disables the planar beacon and frees any creatures trapped in its spell. Back on the Material Plane, any captured monsters break free from their cells and rampage through

Creating a Magic Item

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

of protection, all without altering the item’s properties. Other substitutions are equally easy. An item that deals damage of one type can easily deal damage of another type. A flame tongue sword

could deal lightning damage instead of fire, for example. One capability can replace another, so a potion of climbing can easily become a potion of stealth. You can also modify an item by fusing it

Adventure Background

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

began with a series of procedures whereby she replaced parts of her body with machinery created in her workshop. At some point, Tockworth lost all compassion and empathy for her fellow townspeople

Tockworth’s possession. When used to activate a fail-safe device in Tockworth’s workshop, the key permanently shuts down the automatons, rendering them harmless. How the characters deal with Tockworth is left up to them.

Recent Events in Phandalin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

, they spoke with Harbin Wester about acquiring the ruined Tresendar Manor, since the banker held the property’s title. Wester worked out terms with Head Office and the deal was signed. The members of the

strong-armed into submission, or how many of the politicians could be replaced by a member of your own implausibly large family. — Rosie Beestinger

Stage 1

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

valuable dragon lore, they deal a blow to the cult and might gain the Arcane Brotherhood as allies in the process. The Cult Strikes Back (Part 1) The cult’s leaders aren’t oblivious to the damage being

caused by the heroes. Assassins try to stop the characters’ interference, but the cultists misjudge the strength needed to complete the job.

Druids' Ritual

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

Druids’ Ritual You can allow this event to unfold regardless of whether the characters have visited Yester Hill. Even if the characters don’t experience this event as it happens, they can still deal

use their actions to chant and dance about. To complete the ritual, the druids must chant for 10 consecutive rounds, with at least one of them chanting each round. If a round goes by and none of the

Stage 1

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

valuable dragon lore, they deal a blow to the cult and might gain the Arcane Brotherhood as allies in the process. The Cult Strikes Back (Part 1) The cult’s leaders aren’t oblivious to the damage being

caused by the heroes. Assassins try to stop the characters’ interference, but the cultists misjudge the strength needed to complete the job.

Military Contacts

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

any chance to deal them any blow 7 An optimistic officer who believes that a new era of peace is just over the horizon, as soon as these few last military tasks are complete 8 A devout officer who

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