before brief diffusing contingency reach

Zlan

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

in any combination. It can replace two attacks with a use of Spellcasting. Slam. Melee Attack Roll: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Slam"}, reach 10 ft. Hit: 12 (3d4

rival and an equal. The Zlan Liches table gives a brief description of each component. Zlan Liches Name History Argent Black Emerged from the Negative Plane, fed on hate and

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

ground. The dwarf clasped his old friend close for a brief instant, then, remembering his dignity, squirmed and freed himself from the half-elf’s embrace. — Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman

friends and loved ones age while time barely touches them. Others live with the elves, growing restless as they reach adulthood in the timeless elven realms, while their peers continue to live as

Omin Dran

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Maul"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Maul

restaurant. In the brief periods of respite afforded by working the family business, Omin and his sisters, Auspicia and Portentia, were wont to wander the hills and trails around town, dreaming of

Banderhobb

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (3d6 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d6+5", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite

’t use its Bite attack or Tongue attack on another target. Tongue. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Tongue"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one creature

Heralds of Dust Exorcist

Monsters Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction":"Grave Burst"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d10 + 3) necrotic;{"diceNotation":"3d10+3", "rollType":"damage

;shadow demons, wraith;wraiths, and other incorporeal entities hiding in palls of darkness. With a brief reboant chant, an exorcist can expunge a harmful entity from a possessed creature—or make that creature vulnerable to a painful spiritual inhabitation.Necrotic

Fraz-Urb'luu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

fists. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +16;{"diceNotation":"1d20+16","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d6 + 9);{"diceNotation":"3d6+9","rollType":"damage

","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +16;{"diceNotation":"1d20+16","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Fist"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target

Fraz-Urb'luu

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d6 + 9);{"diceNotation":"3d6+9","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +16

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+16","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Fist"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d8 + 9);{"diceNotation":"3d8+9","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fist","rollDamageType":"force

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Weapon Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Storm Shamshir"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d6+6", "rollType":"damage

with it. A creature restrained by the vortex, or another creature that can reach it, can use its action to make a DC 22 Strength check. On a successful check, the restrained creature is no longer

Melwythorne

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

. Calm in demeanor, he’s often confused by the people rushing around him, as their haste won’t lengthen their brief lifespans. Melwythorne had never been away from his grove before coming to Strixhaven and

form a vast consciousness across all planes of existence, transcending the power and reach of any one deity. Extracurriculars: Intramural Silkball Club, Student-Mages of Faith Job: None Bond

Starting the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

characters use to reach Kalapang, the bakunawa has already departed by the time they reach town. As the characters near Kalapang, they see people fetching water to put out fires and others tending to

the wounded and scared. A character who asks these people what happened learns the following: A bakunawa came out of nowhere and attacked. Its lightning breath and brief rampage caused terror, fires

Half-Elf

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

a brief instant, then, remembering his dignity, squirmed and freed himself from the half-elf’s embrace. — Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, Dragons of Autumn Twilight Walking in two worlds but

. Others live with the elves, growing restless as they reach adulthood in the timeless elven realms, while their peers continue to live as children. Many half-elves, unable to fit into either society, choose lives of solitary wandering or join with other misfits and outcasts in the adventuring life.

Half-Elf

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

a brief instant, then, remembering his dignity, squirmed and freed himself from the half-elf’s embrace. — Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, Dragons of Autumn Twilight Walking in two worlds but

. Others live with the elves, growing restless as they reach adulthood in the timeless elven realms, while their peers continue to live as children. Many half-elves, unable to fit into either society, choose lives of solitary wandering or join with other misfits and outcasts in the adventuring life.

Fierna and Belial

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

Belial, but his contingency plans rescue him from possible disaster. Other devils might gain a brief advantage over the two lords because of their infighting, but whenever any true threat to their rule

During the Siege

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

down the characters’ resources with brief zombie attacks. If the characters feel completely overwhelmed, Talon priests with potions of healing might appear, or an officer can enlist characters to

. 2 Commoners flee the battle. A Talon attacks them, killing deserters to deter further flight. 3 A Talon messenger, bearing orders from General Drakov, struggles to reach a besieged gate

Master of Cruelties

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Master of Cruelties When a master of cruelties steps up as ringleader of a Rakdos show, the audience can be assured of a performance they will remember for the rest of their lives — however brief

take the Attack action, making one melee attack against a random creature within reach. If no creatures are within reach, it makes a ranged attack against a random creature within range, throwing its

Peryton

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

consumes a heart, its shadow changes for a brief time to reflect its true monstrous form. When attacking a humanoid, a peryton is single-minded and relentless, fighting until it or its prey dies. If a

of an enemy’s reach. Keen Sight and Smell. The peryton has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight or smell. Actions Multiattack. The peryton makes one gore attack and one

Banderhobb

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

the right price. Some other wicked Fey and powerful Fiends also know of the process, as do a few mortal mages. During its brief existence, a banderhobb attempts to carry out its creator’s bidding. It

Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (3d6 + 5) piercing damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 16) if it is a Large or smaller creature. Until this grapple ends, the target

Veldyskar the Basilisk

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

library bid me guide you to the gates, and I’ve waited too long for you already.” After his initial greeting, Veldyskar speaks only if spoken to, and his answers are brief. With the basilisk as their

guide, it takes the characters another eight hours to reach the gates of Gravenhollow. Untold years ago, a visiting stone giant druid presented the librarians with a gift: Veldyskar, an intelligent

Heralds of Dust Exorcist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

palls of darkness. With a brief reboant chant, an exorcist can expunge a harmful entity from a possessed creature—or make that creature vulnerable to a painful spiritual inhabitation. Heralds of Dust

, Fiends, or Undead. Actions Multiattack. The exorcist makes two Grave Burst attacks. Grave Burst. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d10

Adventure in Red Larch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

the adventurers at 1st level, begin with the “Trouble in Red Larch” rumors. When the party finishes the “Trouble in Red Larch” adventures, they reach 3rd level, and they’re ready to move on to the

notes to or arranging brief conversations with cult messengers passing through town. Most of these messengers are human bandits from the local gangs of cult marauders, dressed in unmarked garments

Omin Dran

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

, Prophetess, ran a popular inn and restaurant. In the brief periods of respite afforded by working the family business, Omin and his sisters, Auspicia and Portentia, were wont to wander the hills and

evil and good, flame strike, hold monster, greater restoration, legend lore Actions Multiattack. Omin makes two attacks with his maul. Maul. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target

Fraz-Urb'luu

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d6 + 9) force damage. Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d8 + 9) force damage. Phantasmal Terror. Fraz-Urb’luu

-Urb’luu regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn. Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (2d10 + 9) force damage. If the target is a Large or smaller

Reaching Svardborg

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

Reaching Svardborg Unless they have the means to get there by air, the characters must secure passage on a ship and travel across the Sea of Moving Ice to reach Svardborg (shown on maps 7.1 and map

7.2). Airship If the characters have an airship (see the “Airship of a Cult” section in chapter 4), they can use it to reach Svardborg and avoid a long, icy sea voyage. Flying Mounts The coastal

Banderhobb

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

to it by its creator and communicates with nearby banderhobbs in a psychic manner. Agents of Evil. During its brief existence, a banderhobb attempts to carry out the bidding of the one who birthed it

banderhobb. Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the banderhobb can take the Hide action as a bonus action. Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (5d6

Manshoon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

as well. In fact, at least three are still alive. The one presently in Waterdeep escaped death by hiding out in Undermountain, where he eventually ran afoul of Halaster Blackcloak. After a brief spell

): imprisonment, power word kill Actions Metal Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage. Staff of Power. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit

Nafas's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

3 miles of the lair frequently see illusions of their hearts’ desires, be they fame, fortune, or long-departed comrades. These mirages don’t hold up to physical inspection and vanish after a brief

. Nafas makes three Storm Shamshir attacks and uses Create Vortex. Storm Shamshir. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage plus 14 (4d6) lightning

Warlock's Crypt

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

brutal and bloodthirsty, as inimical to life as any plague or poison, and they take delight in the suffering of those who come into their reach. This place is rife with undead, of all varieties. In

result of their experiments have been seen unleashed in the Troll Hills and Troll Forest around the ruins. Such monstrosities are also common prowling the ruins of the Crypt itself. During my brief

Spindle Cavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

much deeper in the mountain and doesn’t appear in this adventure. It doesn’t take the beholderkin long to realize that intruders have arrived. After a brief telepathic conference, the spectators use

their telepathy to jointly reach out to the characters: An alien voice in your head says, “Mysterious outsiders! I am Spectator Greelob. This is Spectator Orlob. Each of us claims the right to guard this

Spectator

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

. It is civil while on guard, openly discussing its orders and its summoner. However, even a brief conversation with a spectator is enough to reveal quirks in its personality brought on by its years of

Deep Speech, Undercommon, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 3 (700 XP) Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d6 − 1) piercing damage. Eye Rays. The spectator

Djinni

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

employ, treat them kindly, and part with them reluctantly. A mortal who desires the brief service of a djinni can entreat it with fine gifts, or use flattery to bribe it into compliance. Powerful wizards

elemental only), creation, gaseous form, invisibility, major image, plane shift Actions Multiattack. The djinni makes three scimitar attacks. Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5

Mistshore: Winter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Mistshore: Winter The characters head to Mistshore in search of the man they believe has the Stone of Golorr. En route to that destination, the man had his hire-coach make a brief stop in the Castle

danger of sinking to the bottom of the harbor. His two friends are trying to pull him out of the hole, but he’s too heavy. The children are roughly 30 feet away. A character within arm’s reach of Jenks

Elk and Tiger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

shoulders.” Tiger Tribe Ambush When the characters reach the glacial wall, read: The Reghed Glacier rises hundreds of feet into the sky. The foot of the glacier is still a half-mile away. Suddenly, nearly

intends to slay them herself; consequently, Bjornhild doesn’t pursue them. If Ajka leads the ambush, she and Hengar are the sole survivors with half their hit points remaining. After a brief standoff

Force Grey (Gray Hands)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

something valuable: the Blackstaff’s patronage. Vajra continues to take an interest in their adventuring careers, helping out when she can. Force Grey (Gray Hands) Missions Party Level Mission Brief

your welcome.” Those who climb the mountainside to reach the cave must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or arrive with 1d4 levels of exhaustion. Trying to get Hlam (see appendix B) to

The Infernal Hierarchy

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

. Archdevils can promote lesser devils to greater devils, and Asmodeus alone can promote a greater devil to archdevil status. This diabolic promotion invokes a brief, painful transformation, with the

archdevils that answer to the greatest archdevil of all: Asmodeus, the Archduke of Nessus, the ninth layer. To reach the deepest layer of the Nine Hells, one must descend through all eight of the layers above

Cultists of the Dead Three

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

Tablets of Fate from the overgod Ao and use them to rule over Faerûn and its gods. They failed and were slain during the Time of Troubles. Since then, a variety of contingency plans they had in place

Discipline. The fist of Bane has advantage on all ability checks and saving throws made during combat. Actions Mace. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning

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