behind before danger compelled rather

Book of Exalted Deeds

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

The definitive treatise on all that is good in the multiverse, the Book of Exalted Deeds figures prominently in many religions. Rather than being a scripture devoted to a particular faith, the book

this damage disappears in a flash and is destroyed, leaving its possessions behind. The book then vanishes, and the creature’s Attunement to it ends. Benefits granted by the Book of Exalted Deeds

Manshoon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

. That Manshoon is dead, and the current Manshoon is one of the original’s many clones. Being a magical copy rather than an original doesn’t make Manshoon any less of a threat, as he’s

clandestine coup. It’s widely believed he’s turned his attentions elsewhere, but another Manshoon clone lurks in that city, manipulating the Zhentarim behind the scenes to amass

Tridrone Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Axiomatic Mind. The tridrone can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Disintegration. If the tridrone dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving

behind its weapons and anything else it was carrying.Multiattack. The tridrone makes three fist attacks or three javelin attacks. Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to

Quadrone Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Axiomatic Mind. The quadrone can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Disintegration. If the quadrone dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving

behind its weapons and anything else it was carrying.Multiattack. The quadrone makes two fist attacks or four shortbow attacks. Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to

Monodrone Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Axiomatic Mind. The monodrone can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Disintegration. If the monodrone dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving

behind its weapons and anything else it was carrying.Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4

Duodrone Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Axiomatic Mind. The duodrone can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Disintegration. If the duodrone dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving

behind its weapons and anything else it was carrying.Multiattack. The duodrone makes two fist attacks or two javelin attacks. Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2","rollType":"to hit

Pentadrone Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Axiomatic Mind. The pentadrone can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Disintegration. If the pentadrone dies, its body disintegrates into dust

, leaving behind its weapons and anything else it was carrying.Multiattack. The pentadrone makes five arm attacks. Arm. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Arm

Replica Duodrone

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Axiomatic Mind. The duodrone can't be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Disintegration. If the duodrone dies, its body falls into a pile of parts—gears, plates

, screws, and wires, leaving behind its weapons and anything else it was carrying. Each collapsed modron also spits out a six-inch-diameter magically charged disk that powers the creature, as well as a

Replica Monodrone

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Axiomatic Mind. The monodrone can't be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Disintegration. If the monodrone dies, its body falls into a pile of parts—gears

, plates, screws, and wires, leaving behind its weapons and anything else it was carrying. Each collapsed modron also spits out a six-inch-diameter magically charged disk that powers the creature, as well as

Replica Quadrone

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Axiomatic Mind. The quadrone can't be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Disintegration. If the quadrone dies, its body falls into a pile of parts—gears, plates

, screws, and wires, leaving behind its weapons and anything else it was carrying. Each collapsed modron also spits out a six-inch-diameter magically charged disk that powers the creature, as well as a

Replica Tridrone

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Axiomatic Mind. The tridrone can't be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Disintegration. If the tridrone dies, its body falls into a pile of parts—gears, plates

, screws, and wires, leaving behind its weapons and anything else it was carrying. Each collapsed modron also spits out a six-inch-diameter magically charged disk that powers the creature, as well as a

Strigoi

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

regains hit points equal to the amount of necrotic damage dealt. A creature reduced to 0 hit points from this attack dies and leaves nothing behind except its skin and its equipment. Ravenous Children (1

instinctual hunger that drives it to undertake bloodthirsty rampages along with swarms of emboldened, bloodsucking pests. Strigoi drain the blood, marrow, and soft tissues from their victims, leaving behind

Replica Pentadrone

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Axiomatic Mind. The pentadrone can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Disintegration. If the pentadrone dies, its body falls into a pile of parts

—gears, plates, screws, and wires, leaving behind its weapons and anything else it was carrying. Each collapsed modron also spits out a six-inch-diameter magically charged disk that powers the

Quadrone Detention Drone

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Axiomatic Mind. The drone can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Disintegration. If the drone dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving behind

Decaton Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Axiomatic Mind. The decaton can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Combat Ready. The decaton has advantage on initiative rolls. Disintegration. If

the decaton dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving behind anything it was carrying.Multiattack. The decaton makes three Tentacle attacks. Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation

Septon Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Axiomatic Mind. The septon can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Combat Ready. The septon has advantage on initiative checks. Disintegration. If

the septon dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving behind anything it was carrying.Multiattack. The septon makes four Tentacle attacks and uses Lightning Network or Spellcasting. Tentacle

Nonaton Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Axiomatic Mind. The nonaton can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Combat Ready. The nonaton has advantage on initiative rolls. Disintegration. If

the nonaton dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving behind anything it was carrying.Multiattack. The nonaton makes three Arm attacks and uses Pillar of Truth or Spellcasting. Arm. Melee Weapon

Octon Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Axiomatic Mind. The octon can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Combat Ready. The octon has advantage on initiative checks. Disintegration. If the

octon dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving behind anything it was carrying.Multiattack. The octon makes three Tentacle attacks. Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8

Aerisi Kalinoth

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

whirlwind that disperses quickly and harmlessly. Anything she is wearing or carrying is left behind. Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If Aerisi fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead

melee attack, plus 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Windvane","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage.In the Air Node When danger threatens the Temple of Howling

Derro

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

some duergar, derro are descended from a dwarven community that was left behind when the others escaped the rule of mind flayers. These remnants were so distorted by the mind flayers’ psionic

gods Diirinka and Diinkarazan, and of how Diirinka cleverly betrayed his sibling so that he could steal magical power from the evil they escaped. The danger the brothers are said to face in this legend

Derro Savant

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

histories of some duergar, derro are descended from a dwarven community that was left behind when the others escaped the rule of mind flayers. These remnants were so distorted by the mind flayers

brothers, the gods Diirinka and Diinkarazan, and of how Diirinka cleverly betrayed his sibling so that he could steal magical power from the evil they escaped. The danger the brothers are said to face in

Hexton Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Axiomatic Mind. The hexton can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Combat Ready. The hexton has advantage on initiative rolls. Disintegration. If the

hexton dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving behind anything it was carrying. Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the hexton fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack

Spring Eladrin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

playful eladrin beguile other creatures to fill them with the joy of spring. Their antics can lead other creatures into danger and make mischief for them. If an autumn eladrin invites you over for

they aren’t incapacitated. When the eladrin makes this change, they use the stat block of the new season rather than their old stat block. Any damage the eladrin sustained in their previous form

Vladimir Horngaard

Monsters Curse of Strahd

witnessing Strahd himself slay Vladimir's beloved, his fellow knight Sir Godfrey Gwilym. With the battle won, Strahd surrounded Argynvostholt. Rather than cower in his lair, Argynvost emerged and

. When Strahd became a vampire, Vladimir and his revenants should have gone to their eternal rest. But Strahd's deeds were so heinous that Barovia and the knight's spirits became trapped behind

Caradoc

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

at his core, the seneschal didn’t return as a skeletal knight but rather as an intangible spirit. Caradoc’s Undead form suits him well, allowing him to possess the living and use unwilling

;The safest place to be is behind the toughest warrior in the room.” Bond. “In life and in death, I’m the only one who matters.” Flaw. “Who can resist a little drama

Adult Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

, where they can do as they please without arousing suspicion or fear. Most dwell near idyllic lakes and rivers, mist-shrouded islands, cave complexes hidden behind sparkling waterfalls, or ancient

creatures in the mist, warning such creatures of the danger. Gems and pearls within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair sparkle and gleam, shedding dim light in a 5-foot radius. If the dragon dies, these effects end immediately.Fire

Ancient Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

places, where they can do as they please without arousing suspicion or fear. Most dwell near idyllic lakes and rivers, mist-shrouded islands, cave complexes hidden behind sparkling waterfalls, or

-evil creatures in the mist, warning such creatures of the danger. Gems and pearls within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair sparkle and gleam, shedding dim light in a 5-foot radius. If the dragon dies, these effects end immediately.Fire

Book of Exalted Deeds Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

The definitive treatise on all that is good in the multiverse, the fabled Book of Exalted Deeds figures prominently in many religions. Rather than being a scripture devoted to a particular faith, the

in a blinding flash and is destroyed, leaving its possessions behind. Benefits granted by the Book of Exalted Deeds last only as long as you strive to do good. If you fail to perform at least one act

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

Regis the halfling, the only one of his kind for hundreds of miles in any direction, locked his fingers behind his head and leaned back against the mossy blanket of the tree trunk. Regis was short

treasures locked in a cellar rather than on display for all to see. They have a knack for finding the most straightforward solution to a problem, and have little patience for dithering. Kind and

Fighter Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

A human in clanging plate armor holds her shield before her as she runs toward the massed goblins. An elf behind her, clad in studded leather armor, peppers the goblins with arrows loosed from his

combatants on battlefields and in dungeons alike. Trained for Danger Not every member of the city watch, the village militia, or the queen’s army is a fighter. Most of these troops are relatively

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

rather than perform the work or confront the foe. Even when subsumed into a goblinoid host and drawn into war, bugbears must often be roused from naps and bribed to get them to do their duties. This

commands to the severed heads to wake Hruggek if any danger threatens him. Bugbears admire the qualities of both brothers. Because of Hruggek, they consider bravery and physical superiority to be their

Orrery of the Wanderer

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

side effects, as determined by the DM. Future Echoes. With or without its components, the orrery lets you catch momentary glimpses of the future that warn you of danger. As long as the orrery is

alignment changes to chaotic neutral, and you are compelled to engage with and explore the most dangerous planar realms. Master of Travel. While all six components of the Orrery of the Wanderer are

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

figure responsible for the creation of the tabaxi, gifts each of his children with one specific feline trait. Those tabaxi gifted with curiosity are compelled to wander far and wide. They seek out

of the world beyond their home. Barterers of Lore Tabaxi treasure knowledge rather than material things. A chest filled with gold coins might be useful to buy food or a coil of rope, but it’s

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

. Together they wrought terrible destruction, inspiring fear that compelled tribute to hold their power at bay. Umberlee, queen of the wrathful sea, grew to despise the enduring nature of the ice and

. A stat block is given for each of Auril’s three forms. These descriptions do not reflect Auril at full power, but rather Auril as she is encountered in this adventure.Lair Actions Auril

City Watch / Investigator

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

easily pick out the dens of criminal activity in a community, although you’re more likely to be welcome in the former locations rather than the latter. Variant: Investigator Rarer

Investigation rather than Athletics. Suggested Characteristics Use the tables for the soldier background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to

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