before brings diffusing cantrips response

Warlock of the Archfey Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

spells: Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, eldritch blast, friends, mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation, vicious mockery 1st–5th level (3 5th-level slots): blink, charm person, dimension door

(Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). In response to taking damage, the warlock turns invisible and teleports up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. It remains invisible until the start of its next turn or until it attacks, makes a damage roll, or casts a spell.

Omin Dran

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): bless, command, divine favor, shield of faith 2nd level (3 slots): enhance ability, hold

in matters of love, and hopeless in games of chance. Omin is also often accused of being one of the Masked Lords of Waterdeep, though this bit of fancy earns little more than a chuckle in response

Hlam

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

attacks). He has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, sacred flame, spare the dying1st level (4 slots): detect evil and good, healing word, sanctuary, shield of

Missile. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, Hlam deflects the missile. The damage he takes from the attack is reduced by 1d10 + 27;{"diceNotation":"1d10+27","rollType":"roll

Rictavio

Monsters Curse of Strahd

cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, mending, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, detect evil and good, protection from evil and good, sanctuary 2nd level (3 slots

, he will do so. Van Richten works alone. A curse placed on him long ago by a Vistani seer brings doom to those he befriends. Furthermore, he believes too much is at stake to risk exposure. Consequently

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

paraphrase the following text when Arasta uses her Armor of Spiders trait: The nightmarish arachnid unleashes a shriek that sounds like a thousand spider carapaces scarring slate. In response, the

in an enormous, gnarled olive tree called Enorasi, which was planted millennia ago by Klothys. It is said that those who eat of its fruit can see glimpses of the future. Eating the fruit brings with

7. Minotaur Caves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

minotaurs stand watch in this area and attack in response to any intrusion. The sound of combat here brings the seven minotaurs from area 7a as reinforcements. 7c. Minotaur Graveyard The minotaurs place

devour their kills if they are victorious. Any sound of combat in this area brings the five minotaurs in area 7b as reinforcements. 7b. Northern Cave This cave has the same features as area 7a. Five

Bone Naga

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

Bone Naga In response to the long history of conflict between the yuan-ti and the nagas, yuan-ti created a necromantic ritual that could halt a naga’s resurrection by transforming the living naga

cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mending, sacred flame, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): command, shield of faith 2nd level (3 slots): calm emotions, hold person 3rd level (2 slots

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, prestidigitation, ray of frost 1st level (4 slots):comprehend languages, fog cloud

the Strahd’s Minions table to determine what creatures he brings with him, if any. Strahd's Minions d20;{"diceNotation":"1d20","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Strahd's Minions

Background

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

story during her lifetime, her gwishin believes she has been forgotten by the city’s people. In response, Won-Ha’s gwishin has cursed the city’s people, causing them to forget the source of the ruin she brings down upon them.

Noteworthy Sites

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

worship houses, trader storehouses, schooling circles, and more. Promise is also home to the annual Awakening Festival, which brings together folk from across Godsbreath. Participants trade wares

, relive their shared history through the call-and-response Awakening Song, and settle regional disputes at the communal and annual summit known as the Meet, where canny traders and powerful pacts seek to gain influence.

Omin Dran

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

than a chuckle in response. And even if the rumor were true, Omin would never leverage such a position for greater financial gain and power. Because that would be wrong … Omin Dran Medium humanoid

spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, sacred flame, spare the

Prime Speaker Zegana

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

outdated and the guild requires more practical leadership. In response, Zegana maintains that she serves as prime speaker only at the sufferance of the Speakers’ Chamber, and if the other speakers wish to

). She has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): acid splash, druidcraft, ray of frost, shape water 1st level (4 slots): color spray, expeditious retreat, fog cloud, shield 2nd

Hlam

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

spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 18, +10 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, sacred flame, spare the dying 1st

) necrotic damage. Wholeness of Body (Recharges after a Long Rest). Hlam regains 60 hit points. Reactions Deflect Missile. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, Hlam deflects the

Gnolls

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

they fire arrows with viciously barbed heads. Even when a hunter doesn’t kill their target with their first shot, the arrow strike brings so much pain that the victim is hobbled in its attempt to run

turn, the gnoll moves up to half its speed and makes one Bite attack. Reactions Vengeful Strike. In response to a gnoll being reduced to 0 hit points within 30 feet of the witherling, the witherling makes one Bite or Spiked Club attack.

Rictavio

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

. Van Richten works alone. A curse placed on him long ago by a Vistani seer brings doom to those he befriends. Furthermore, he believes too much is at stake to risk exposure. Consequently, if he thinks

spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). Rictavio has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, mending, thaumaturgy 1st level (4

NPCs by Guild

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

Azorius spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 23, +14 to hit with spell attacks). Isperia has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, light

). The lawmage has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, friends, light, message 1st level (4 slots): alarm, expeditious retreat, shield 2nd level (3 slots): arcane

Gnolls

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

arrows with viciously barbed heads. Even when a hunter doesn’t kill its target with its first shot, the arrow strike brings so much pain that the victim is hobbled in its attempt to run away. When a

. In response to a gnoll being reduced to 0 hit points within 30 feet of the witherling, the witherling makes a melee attack.

Event-Based Adventures

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

track after the adventurers thwart its plans. Or the flowchart could be separate from the timeline, showing the various actions the adventurers might take and the villain’s response to those actions. 6

, or a friend or relative hoping to find the knight’s murderer. This NPC brings the vampire’s crimes to the characters’ attention. Looking over the Adventure Climax table, you might decide to have the

Arasta of the Endless Web

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

lives in an enormous, gnarled olive tree called Enorasi, which was planted millennia ago by Klothys. It is said that those who eat of its fruit can see glimpses of the future. Eating the fruit brings

trait: The nightmarish arachnid unleashes a shriek that sounds like a thousand spider carapaces scarring slate. In response, the ground ripples and bursts over the monster, revealing itself as a wave

Orcs

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

hit with spell attacks). The orc has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, mending, resistance, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): bane, cure wounds, guiding bolt 2nd

verbal components to cast its spells. The orc has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at-will): guidance, mending, resistance, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): bane, detect magic

G: Heart's Hollow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

his community, looking for anything useful the Wash brings in. He offers to take the characters to Heart’s Hollow; he’s headed there now. However, he’d prefer their whole army not come as well. Heart’s

casting helpful cantrips and brewing alchemical tinctures. The Mosaic. Spiraling through Heart’s Hollow is the Mosaic, a sloped pathway lined with colorful stones. Every person who visits the village

Monsters F - M

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following bard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): blade ward, vicious mockery 1st level (4 slots

ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks). It requires no material components to cast its spells. The sphinx has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will

Strahd von Zarovich

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

appears in a location other than his tomb or the place indicated by the card reading, roll a d20 and consult the Strahd’s Minions table to determine what creatures he brings with him, if any. Strahd’s

-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 18, +10 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

-Seeing Orb brings the characters to this location. The portal is not affected by the wards against teleportation magic that fill the tomb. Stepping through the portal brings you into the center of a

important business with Valin, and she freely answers any questions put to her. Power of Disbelief. Alessia scoffs in response to a suggestion that Valin might be involved in improper activities or evil

Abishai

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

abishai has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): friends, mage hand, message, minor illusion, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): chromatic orb, disguise self, expeditious

(1d6) cold damage. Reactions Vicious Reprisal. In response to taking damage, the abishai makes a bite attack against a random creature within 5 feet of it. If no creature is within reach, the abishai moves up to half its speed toward an enemy it can see, without provoking opportunity attacks.

Daoine Gloine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

any ooze-folk (see area O3) or the clockwork kraken (see area O2) become active in response to the characters’ intrusion, those defenders do not touch or intentionally damage any of the baubles, instead

one by way of the apparatus of Kwalish from area O5, opens a magical connection to an extradimensional space within the bauble. Entering the correct bauble brings the characters into Kwalish’s

Tower of the Heavens Locations

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

, gnome guards) stand watch in this outpost at all hours. Unless treated poorly, the cheery gnomes are friendly toward the characters, asking what brings them to the tower. It’s the gnomes’ job to greet

, so Lurg simply withdraws behind the west curtain and remains silent for 1 minute while he concocts a cryptic, meaningless answer. After he reemerges from the curtain and delivers his response, the

Specific Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

action, dispel magic can be cast in response to another spell being cast, yet dispel magic can’t substitute for counterspell. The main reason is that dispel magic removes a spell that is already on a

and damage rolls. Second, neither green-flame blade nor booming blade works with Extra Attack or any other feature that requires the Attack action. Like other spells, these cantrips require the Cast

Nangalore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

about Thiru-taya or refers to his “betrayal,” they draw a furious response from Zalkoré, but she recomposes herself. If it happens a second time, a battle is assured. If someone snatches away

Zalkoré’s veil, makes a grab for the black orchid, or brings out a mirror, their fate is sealed. If someone asks why she wears a veil, Zalkoré replies that she no longer desires to show her face to anyone but

Wedding Itinerary

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

and negotiator, and she expects the wedding guests and caravan servants to stick to the areas indicated by the itinerary. She despises Acquisitions Incorporated, and brings the full force of the

characters to explore their NPCs’ personalities and backstories as things get heated. By focusing on the humor of potential conflicts, you can avoid having the guards rush in as a first response. The

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

outmatched. The kobolds here answer all questions with a quick “Yusdrayl knows.” An attack on these kobolds brings reinforcements, as described in area 19, though each group arrives 1 round later because

to lose their lives. Noncombatants are worth no XP. These goblinoids know the same information, in cruder form, that Erky in area 34 knows. Development. An attack on the goblins brings reinforcements

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