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Infernal Machine Rebuild
receiving creature to telepathically respond.
Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The neo-otyugh's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12). It can innately cast the following spells
perpetually ravenous maw. Like an otyugh, a neo-otyugh buries itself under mounds of offal and carrion to ambush prey. Their improved intellect and innate spellcasting makes them especially effective against humanoid targets, as they use their powers of control to split off a straggler from a party, then attack.
Monsters
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
direct route, trying to get within 5 feet. It doesn't avoid opportunity attacks, but before moving into damaging terrain, such as lava or a pit, and whenever it takes damage from a source other than the
until the end of its next turn.Happy to watch its flock squabble over carrion in Tammeraut's Fate, this gray-feathered matron of the harpies is surrounded by a cloud of magical spirits resembling skeletal seabirds.
Species
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
, Therai
Female Infernal Names: Akta, Anakis, Bryseis, Criella, Damaia, Ea, Kallista, Lerissa, Makaria, Nemeia, Orianna, Phelaia, Rieta
“Virtue” Names: Art, Carrion, Chant, Creed, Despair
personality to any great degree. Years of dealing with mistrust does leave its mark on most tieflings, and they respond to it in different ways. Some choose to live up to the wicked stereotype, but others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
end in spiky, leaf-like appendages that the otyugh uses to shovel food into its gaping maw.
An otyugh buries itself under mounds of offal and carrion, leaving only its sensory stalk exposed. When an
to urge sentient creatures toward their lairs, sometimes by pretending to be something else.
Dwellers in Darkness. Otyughs tolerate bright light only when considerable stores of carrion or garbage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
-otyugh buries itself under mounds of offal and carrion to ambush prey. Their improved intellect and innate spellcasting makes them especially effective against humanoid targets, as they use their powers
. This form of telepathy doesn’t allow the receiving creature to telepathically respond.
Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The neo-otyugh’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the threat of the Lords of Dust, it draws significant numbers of orc barbarians from the Shadow Marches, human scouts from the Eldeen Reaches, and even youths from the Carrion Tribes that live deeper
direct the activities of your unit and potentially increase your earnings, as described at the start of this section.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
without being accompanied by one of the two cult officers, the gargoyles tear open the observatory’s four ceiling hatches and attack. This is the only intrusion they respond to. The gargoyles don’t
interfere elsewhere without direct orders from Rezmir, and she won’t give such an order unless it is the direst of emergencies. A character who inspects the contents of the observatory recognizes the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
without being accompanied by one of the two cult officers, the gargoyles tear open the observatory’s four ceiling hatches and attack. This is the only intrusion they respond to. The gargoyles don’t
interfere elsewhere without direct orders from Rezmir, and she won’t give such an order unless it is the direst of emergencies. A character who inspects the contents of the observatory recognizes the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
experts to direct a crew’s efforts. Other roles focus on keeping the crew’s health and morale in order. The roles are meant to provide a sense of the types of ability checks useful to managing a ship
. Of these, though, captain is the only role that must be filled for the ship to function. A ship needs a single person to issue orders and respond to threats, otherwise a ship risks chaos and confusion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Harpy Matriarch Happy to watch its flock squabble over carrion in Tammeraut’s Fate, this gray-feathered matron of the harpies is surrounded by a cloud of magical spirits resembling skeletal seabirds
matriarch, the target must move on its turn toward the matriarch by the most direct route, trying to get within 5 feet. It doesn’t avoid opportunity attacks, but before moving into damaging terrain, such as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Azrok hold it currently, and the hobgoblins’ orders are to defend it against drow incursions. The captain, Kliyuse the Skull Cleaver, has further instructions to direct adventurers northward to the
container. Nerozar uses its Telekinetic Ray to direct the gas spores on collision courses with intruders. The gas spores’ poison has no effect on the beholder zombie. Nerozar challenged Xanathar for lordship
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
13. Ice Toad Workplace Giant ice toads serve Arauthator as overseers at Oyaviggaton. They manage the labor of the kobolds, direct the Ice Hunter villagers to provide the lair with food and other
“Random Encounters” (earlier in this chapter) for guidelines on how the giant ice toads respond to intruders. The characters’ best chance to avoid a fight in this area—and to keep the toads from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
that became trapped in Lolth’s web? Or do they spring directly from the queen herself? Regardless of their origin, yochlols respond to the will of Lolth alone. No other demon or demon lord can command
, but those who lead her people and direct her worship must be closely watched to be sure they remain devout, unquestioning, and afraid.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
13. Ice Toad Workplace Giant ice toads serve Arauthator as overseers at Oyaviggaton. They manage the labor of the kobolds, direct the Ice Hunter villagers to provide the lair with food and other
“Random Encounters” (above) for guidelines on how the giant ice toads respond to intruders. The characters’ best chance to avoid a fight in this area — and to keep the toads from alerting the ice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
infested with carrion crawlers or stirges would need open passages so that these creatures can move about to find food. Wayne England common map symbols Adventure Inhabitants The monsters in any
incite the grimlocks to revolt against the mind flayers. Bring the NPC leaders of groups to life as described in the “Nonplayer Characters” section in chapter 3, fleshing out their personalities and goals. Then use those elements to decide how those leaders respond to adventurers.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
etiquette Resisting the urge to respond to goading or insults from an enemy Recognizing when an enemy attempts to trick a character into a breach of honor Sanity Score Consider using the Sanity
for the first time Making direct contact with the mind of an alien creature Being subjected to spells that affect mental stability, such as the insanity option of the symbol spell Passing through a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
dwarves must be to blame, the dragon engages them in a wider conflict, and the dwarves respond in kind. Even if neither side destroys the other, both will be severely weakened, after which the rival
workers and now seek to capture them rather than devour them. Giants don’t launch direct attacks on dwarven strongholds except under extraordinary circumstances. Their size is a great disadvantage in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
. Exploration is open-ended; the players don’t take turns moving around the dungeon the way they do in combat. As they explore, direct the players to freely move around on the map, but stop them when they reach
actively roleplaying it—giving it a voice like an actor in a role.
Ask the Players, “What Do You Do?” If the players aren’t sure what to do, suggest ways they could respond to the kobold, like trying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Constitution saving throw, taking 7 (2d6) fire damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. Parleying with the Kagu-Svirfneblin. If the characters respond peacefully, one of the
nothing more than to add this “sky-stone” to their collection. The gnomes are brief and direct in their negotiations. In return for the star, kagu-svirfneblin agree to give the characters the contents of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
on each head that direct the beast by controlling the view of its blinkered eyes. Former slaves, often soldiers who once fought against the host, who now fight alongside the host to gain better
treatment and protect loved ones held captive. A carrion crawler ridden by several goblins in a row and directed by a lead goblin using a long pole to suspend a lantern just out of reach of its tentacles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
prevented from doing so and are faced by an obviously superior enemy, the bugbears feign surrender and direct the characters’ attention to the fourth cell (see below), where—so they say—treasure is to
three miles below the stronghold in a small pond. 23. Cavern of the Carrion Crawlers In the northern end of the cavern complex, two sinkholes lead down to an even larger area where a number of carrion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
appendix B) guard the apprentices. All the Thayans attack as soon as they notice intruders. Each round of combat, the Thayans direct one giant spider and one giant centipede to join the fight
reduced-threat creatures (see “Reduced-Threat Monsters” above): Cage A. One remorhaz Cage B. Two basilisks Cage C. Five darkmantles Cage D. Five ettercaps Cage E. Two carrion crawlers Cage F. One behir (no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, the guards direct them inside to Kasimir or point them toward the Vistani camp on the hilltop. Kasimir Velikov (see appendix D) is the leader of the dusk elves. His hovel has a decorated vestibule and
. Each of these wagons contains three Vistani (CN male and female human bandits). The Vistani are playing a dice game for favors, since they have no money. They respond to sounds of alarm by drawing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
different rank on each world, depending on their influence there.
Greater deities are beyond mortal understanding. They can’t be summoned, and they are almost always removed from direct involvement in
philosophies aren’t worshiped; they aren’t beings that can hear and respond to prayers or accept sacrifices. Devotion to a philosophy or a force isn’t necessarily exclusive of service to a deity. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
(thugs) approach the characters to ask their business, and to direct them to Birsk Chumwell in area D2 if they ask odd questions or seem suspicious. If they see anyone trying to enter the loft (area D3
slaad, but they follow its commands because they are furiously loyal to Dory. The manticores roam freely through the warehouse at night. They spend their days in the loft but respond quickly to any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
nor occupants. Trophy Heads. The trophy heads are as follows, from north to south: West wall: giant crayfish, carrion crawler, hippopotamus, hobgoblin, sahuagin East wall: brown bear, lion, shark
is meditating. He is roused by the sound of combat or any direct attempts to contact him. Unless cornered, he flees to area 20 and returns with the occupants of that room. If they are gone or slain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
drow are more susceptible to her lure at such times. The matrons also direct the raiders to flee back underground if any of their number hear music they find appealing, such as a parent’s lullaby or
their kind, who come to the surface and fall in love with the stars — these are the ones who might be pleased to hear Eilistraee’s call. If they respond to it by going to the surface and staying there
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
are always getting into fights, they don’t pay attention to noise in areas C2 or area C3. However, they’re quick to defend their tower if any intruders appear, or to respond to an alarm raised by the
passage that climbs into the wall. A large iron door stands here, sheltered from direct outside attack. Arrow slits ten feet above the ground overlook the path.
The iron door is locked. It can be opened
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
tower if any intruders appear, or to respond to an alarm raised by the goblin sentries.
Treasure Mounted to the walls are five spears, four longswords, three morningstars, two greatswords, and a fine
iron door stands here, sheltered from direct outside attack. Arrow slits ten feet above the ground overlook the path.
The iron door is locked. It can be opened with thieves’ tools and a successful DC
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
and spends much of his time nowadays in nightmare-ridden sleep in his bedroll. With the loss of his charge, Meepo’s status is in the gutter. He doesn’t react to anything short of loud noise or direct
direct the characters to head toward “Yusdrayl on her dragon throne,” giving them simple directions to area 21 and warning them to avoid rousing the ire of Yusdrayl’s elite guards. 17. Dragon Chow A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
doses of carrion crawler mucus (a type of poison described in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). B21: Shifting Wall At the western end of this short corridor stands an eight-foot-tall silver statue of an
experienced warrior in the faction, Pandora believes any problem can be solved with swift, direct action. She and the other warriors are initially indifferent to the party. Meeting Pandora. When Pandora
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
stick or tool to set it off. What the Satyrs Know. If the characters share any juicy tidbits of gossip with the satyrs, such as the name of a secret crush, the satyrs respond with stories about other
at its starting point. Groups that enter the maze together make this check as a group check. A creature can create a more direct route by pushing through the walls, but it risks running afoul of the