before building diffusing cantrips retreats

Aerisi Kalinoth

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

spell attacks). Aerisi has the following wizard spells prepared (an asterisked spell is from appendix B): Cantrips (at will): gust,* mage hand, message, prestidigitation, ray of frost, shocking

Hatred, Aerisi retreats to the Howling Caves, the air node. Within this node, Aerisi gains one additional use of her Legendary Resistance trait. Lair Actions If Aerisi is in the air node while Yan-C

Gar Shatterkeel

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

asterisked spell is from appendix B): Cantrips (at will): mending, resistance, shape water* 1st level (4 slots): create or destroy water, cure wounds, fog cloud, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): darkvision

retreats to the Plunging Torrents, the water node. Within this node, Gar gains one additional use of his Legendary Resistance trait. Lair Actions If Gar is in the water node while Olhydra isn’t, he

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

, if he thinks he’s in danger of being unmasked, he retreats to his tower (see chapter 11) or some other quiet corner of Strahd’s domain. Rictavio’s Traits Ideal. “Evil

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

goblin tribe has to nobility is the caste of lashers — families of goblins trained in the ways of battle, and also possessed of key skills such as strategy, trap-building, beast taming, mining

goblin is a sorcerer with the wild magic origin whose every casting, including cantrips, is accompanied by a wild magic surge. Use the mage stat block in the Monster Manual to represent this goblin, adding

5. Duergar Enclave

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

enclave and wipe out the deep gnomes. A 20-foot-high stone building stands in the northeast corner of the warehouse. Inside this unlocked building, Ghuldur Flagonfist and Krimgol Muzgardt (a pair of male

spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, friends, mending, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): comprehend languages, detect magic, Tenser’s floating disk 2nd level (3 slots

18. Nangnang's Shrine

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

its roof. At the pointed front of the building, steps ascend to a stone door caked in slime. The shrine to the trickster god Nangnang (represented by a grung) contains one of nine puzzle cubes needed

to the shrine stand ajar. If the tide of battle turns against Chief Yorb, he retreats into the shrine with his elite guards and bars the doors. A character can force open the barred doors with a

Running Allies

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

characters. While an overly powerful ally is fine on rare occasion, the players should still feel like their characters are the true heroes of the story. If you’re building the ally as if it were a

. The important thing is that the ally is available when the characters want them and retreats into the background when the characters don’t want or need the help. Consider ways the ally could help the

Battlefield Events

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

. Mark one victory and advance to Event 2: “The Storm Breaks.” The party retreats. The undead spill into the town. Proceed to Event 5: “Streets of Rage.” Event 2. The Storm Breaks If the defenders hold

docks! The party holds the line. Mark one victory and advance to Event 6: “Rolling Thunder.” The party retreats. The cultists of Talos surge into the town. Go to Event 5: “Streets of Rage.” Event 4

Rictavio

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

he’s in danger of being unmasked, he retreats to his tower (see chapter 11) or some other quiet corner of Strahd’s domain. Rictavio’s Traits Ideal. “Evil cannot go unchallenged.” Bond. “To protect those

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

Howling Hatred Cultists

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

the following sorcerer spells (an asterisked spell is from appendix B): Cantrips (at will): gust,* light, message, ray of frost 1st level (2 slots): expeditious retreat, feather fall Actions

is from appendix B): Cantrips (at will): blade ward, gust,* light, prestidigitation, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): feather fall, shield, witch bolt 2nd level (3 slots): dust devil,* gust

Bladesinging

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

Attack action on your turn. Moreover, you can cast one of your cantrips in place of one of those attacks. Song of Defense Beginning at 10th level, you can direct your magic to absorb damage while your

. The techniques of these styles are passed from master to students in small schools, some of which have a building dedicated to instruction. Even the newest styles are hundreds of years old, but are

Inner Circles

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

of Yartar that was about to be torn down. Behind the dilapidated building is a 40-foot-square garden patio enclosed by an 8-foot-high wall of ivy-covered stone. A hallucinatory terrain spell conceals

(NG male Calishite human mage) dwells in the villa and renews the hallucinatory terrain spell every day at highsun (he has that spell prepared instead of ice storm). He uses his cantrips to frighten away squatters and other unwanted intruders.

Other Villains

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

, Grumink is a vile outlaw who stops at nothing to get what he wants. Most thieves don’t bother to take on heavily-armed opponents, preferring to avoid unnecessary fights. Grumink delights in building his

Intelligence (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): chill touch, minor illusion, prestidigitation, shocking grasp 1st

Crushing Wave Cultists

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

spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It knows the following sorcerer spells (an asterisked spell is from appendix B): Cantrips (at will): chill

slots, which it regains after finishing a short or long rest, and knows the following warlock spells: Cantrips (at will): chill touch, eldritch blast, mage hand 1st level: armor of Agathys

Black Earth Cultists

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

(spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). It knows the following sorcerer spells (an asterisked spell is from appendix B): Cantrips (at will): acid splash, blade ward, light, mending, mold earth

attacks). It knows the following sorcerer spells (an asterisked spell is from appendix B): Cantrips (at will): acid splash, blade ward, light, mending, mold earth* 1st level (4 slots): expeditious

Kir Sabal

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

above the ground. The main building has a circular mazelike symbol carved into its crumbling facade. Every few minutes, bird folk either land at the monastery or launch themselves from its balconies and

13; +5 to hit with spell attacks). She has the following druid spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): druidcraft, mending, produce flame 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, faerie fire, thunderwave

Monastery Locations

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

closed monastery doors. The plain doors are made of heavy timber with iron studs. A dusty footpath circles the building. If the characters scout around the other sides of the building, add the

building. Nobody inside the monastery pays much attention to people skulking around outside, although characters who make a commotion might attract the attention of cultists whose windows look out in the

Locations V - Z

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

remains of an older stone building that caught fire and burned down, stands near the main gates next to the stables. The hulking yet friendly proprietor, Arzastra (LG female half-ogre), recently took pity

retreats to the hearth if he sees any magic. Like most Uthgardt, he is fearful of magic and distrustful of spellcasters. Orok is drawn to rough-looking wilderness types, such as barbarians and rangers. If

Mr. Dory's Warehouse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

characters approach, read: Mr. Dory’s warehouse is a three-story stone building, roofed in slate and dotted with iron-barred windows. Its walls and roof appear to be coated with a bituminous black gruel, an

before they arrive here. While the golem holds intruders at bay, Dory retreats to the far corner of the room and uses Eye of Corruption to weaken the most threatening character. He then follows up with

Areas of the Earth Temple

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

look for opportunities to push characters off the bridge. If two gargoyles are defeated, the third retreats, flying to area B2 to hide. Chasm Floor. Several skeletons lie broken or half-buried on the

the golem to defend him. He then retreats to the back of the room to cast spells. Miraj turns invisible and flees if death seems imminent. The worktables and shelves hold common alchemical ingredients

Goblins

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

-building, beast taming, mining, smelting, forging, and religion. If the tribe has any spellcasters, this caste includes them. Lashers follow the lead of the tribe’s boss, and enforce their will on

origin whose every casting, including cantrips, is accompanied by a wild magic surge. Use the mage stat block in the Monster Manual to represent this goblin, adding darkvision and the Nimble Escape

Villa Locations

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

Dexterity (Stealth) check. This check is made with advantage at night or in fog. V2. Stable House This stone building contains stables for four draft horses, plus a fully equipped smithy with an anvil and a

against being charmed or frightened. Spellcasting. Thurstwell is a 2nd-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13). He has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at

Areas of the Lair

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

a magically lit chamber containing the following: Thorvin Twinbeard (see appendix B), Xanathar’s engineer, is building a large contraption in the middle of the room. Floating nearby is an albino gazer

, Ahmaergo retreats to area X22, heads downstairs to gather reinforcements from area X28, and leads a search party to capture the interlopers. If he sees only one intruder, he draws his axe and attacks

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