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Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
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
take no other lair actions while concentrating on a spell cast as a lair action.
If Aerisi casts invisibility using this lair action, she also draws the power of the air node into herself. By doing so, she regains 15 (3d8 + 2);{"diceNotation":"3d8+2","rollType":"roll"} hit points.Lightning
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
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
lair actions while concentrating on a spell cast as a lair action. His favorite use of this capability is casting inflict wounds or call lightning.
If Gar casts cure wounds using this lair action, he regains the maximum number of hit points from the spell (28).Cold
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability:
At will: dancing lights, guidanceShimmering with radiant energy and brimming with
rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
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A crystal dragon invites the greatest bards and philosophers to partake in
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon then gains 10 temporary hit points by absorbing a portion of the radiant energy.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using
Prismatic shards rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
3
A crystal dragon invites the greatest bards and philosophers
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
(Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: dancing lights, guidance
1/day
bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can leave the lair
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
(Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19):
At will: dancing lights, guidance
1/day each
the greatest bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
time to hide in this manner, he casts a greater invisibility spell on himself and retreats to area 9b. Treasure. Orl’s spellbook contains a drow mage’s normal spells, plus animate dead, hallucinatory terrain, rope trick, and seeming.
every once in a while to check area 8b. Orl’s orders don’t include fighting troglodytes or well-armed adventurers singlehandedly. If he discovers any creatures approaching, he casts a rope trick spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Bard Bards are gifted poets, storytellers, and entertainers who travel far and wide. They’re commonly found in taverns or in the company of jolly bands of adventurers, rough-and-tumble mercenaries
isn’t pushed.
Spellcasting. The bard casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At will: dancing lights, mage hand, prestidigitation
1/day
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Sansuri attacks characters who are clearly being disrespectful or deceptive. She also turns on those who seem intent on robbing her. If she loses more than half her hit points, Sansuri casts a fly
spell on herself, retreats to her tower (areas 31–area 33), and leaves the castle’s other denizens to fend for themselves. If her defeat seems inevitable, Sansuri bargains for her life and, under such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
silk. A heavy chest of black-stained zurkhwood sits at the foot of the bed. Ilvara retreats to her quarters for privacy, rest, and meditation. Roll a d6. On 1–2, the priestess is here. On a roll of 1
, Shoor Vandree is also here with her. Ilvara is furious if anyone dares to enter her quarters unbidden. If the characters catch her here, she casts web, conjure animals, or insect plague to bedevil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
tower while he considers their offer. He then retreats to the second floor and casts contact other plane to determine the best course of action. If he fails the spell’s Intelligence saving throw, he
carrying is invisible as long as it is on the creature’s person. The effect on the creature ends if it attacks, deals any damage, or casts a spell. Development If a battle erupts between the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
sound of someone climbing the stairs, he retreats to Storvald’s throne room (area 1G). Two closed doors stand between him and that room. Since he isn’t a giant, Nilraun must use an action to try to
ladder are 5 feet apart. The giants and the wolves fight to the death. If Nilraun is here, he casts spells from behind the throne until his life is at risk, then he flees (see “Development”). Treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Two magic items are displayed here as well. Anstruth Harp. An exquisitely crafted harp sized for a human rests on a shelf. This instrument of the bards was acquired from a human bard who counseled
mood. He is a cloud giant, with the following changes: Thullen’s alignment is neutral good. When Thullen casts barkskin on himself, his AC improves to 16. He has an Intelligence score of 18 (+4) and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Actions
Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
Eye of Frost. The one-eyed shiver casts ray of frost from its missing
clear that the Temple of the Crushing Wave is no longer secure, Gar retreats to the Plunging Torrents, the water node. Within this node, Gar gains one additional use of his Legendary Resistance trait
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, and with the head of a humanoid female. Dory keeps the golem in this chamber as a guardian, concealed under the water. If Dory is aware of the characters’ approach, he casts invisibility on himself
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
characters into the hold’s interior. If reduced to 50 hit points or fewer, Kalimrax retreats to her lair in area B10. Cranes. Three large, wooden cranes extend over the harbor. They are used to lift cargo
here when he isn’t conducting business in area B25 or entertaining visitors in area B26. Treasure. The lyre is an instrument of the bards (Cli lyre) decorated with carvings of phoenixes. Jarazoun
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. If it becomes obvious that the fight is going badly for the cultists, the efreeti retreats to his lair in the fire node (see chapter 5) via area E14. If the characters arrive with salamanders or azers
from area E11, those creatures take up arms on their respective sides. The salamanders and azers attack the efreeti until he retreats, then turn on each other. Survivors might be influenced to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
clasps an Instrument of the Bards (Ollamh harp), which she acquired in her youth. Taking the harp, plucking one of its strings, or removing the glass key from around Yemi’s neck ends the Sequester spell
feet.
A Purple Worm has been drawn to Nakari’s lair by the dragon’s frequent excavation work. The worm bursts up through the floor of the cave when the characters arrive and attacks them. It retreats
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the Temple of Howling 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
actions while concentrating on a spell cast as a lair action. If Aerisi casts invisibility using this lair action, she also draws the power of the air node into herself. By doing so, she regains 15 (3d8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
gently sloping ramps lead up to it. The acoustics here are excellent. Barnacle-covered pillars of hewn rock rise to meet the vaulted ceiling, and a huge crystal window allows in light that casts beautiful
nowhere else to go, Mirran retreats to her quarters (area 30), refusing to abandon the stronghold she believes is rightfully hers, while Nym retreats to area 6 and wisely tries to flee Maelstrom on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
finally earn Ilvaash’s approval and a lair of its own. The beholder is unwilling to die for its goal, though, so Mublinesh retreats to area B15 to hide if reduced to fewer than 50 hit points. Rear and
). Lowarnizel casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
1/day each: dispel magic, haste, protection from evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
know about the strange effect in the adjacent receiving room (area G12). Once one roper is defeated, the other one retreats just inside the doorway of the receiving room to gain the protection that
.
Spellcasting (Psionics). Qunbraxel casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
At will: detect magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
character casts the Speak with Animals spell or uses other means to communicate with the lizards, the reptiles explain one of their siblings was recently slain by a terrible, red-furred creature from a large
, attacking all who enter, but the dragon retreats if reduced to 50 hit points or fewer. Treasure. The treasure near the west wall is the dragon’s hoard. It includes 67 pp, 235 gp, 2,750 sp, assorted gems
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
moment I will fill this room with deadly poisonous gas. You should leave now.” If attacked without warning, Renwick uses time stop, then casts cloudkill before taking his leave. (The lich has time
monastery belong to the Black Earth cult. The crypt is part of the dungeon claimed by the lich Renwick, who normally can be found in his workshop (area M16). The lich retreats here to avoid confronting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
treant stat block, has 200 hit points, and has the following additional action option: Spellcasting. Turlang casts one of the following spells, requiring no material spell components and using Wisdom as
are even more formidable than the knights and have served the city well for years. Silverymoon is also a haven for Harpers — not surprising, given that many Harpers are wizards and bards. Grand and






