below block diffusing contact region

Sammaster (Lich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

to dust. After 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Soul Gem"} days, he appears in the space of his soul gem, using the Sammaster (Dracolich Form) stat block. The gem is a

. Sammaster’s travels brought him into contact with people who revered dragons as icons of primeval might. Masquerading his desire to dominate dragonkind as devotion, Sammaster established himself

Sammaster (Dracolich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

, he appears in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of his soul gem (so long as the gem still exists), using the Sammaster (Lich Form) stat block. The gem is a Tiny object that has AC 20; HP 50; and

megalomaniacal. Sammaster’s travels brought him into contact with people who revered dragons as icons of primeval might. Masquerading his desire to dominate dragonkind as devotion, Sammaster

Adult Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

, a creature in the wall’s space must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw once each round it’s in contact with the wall, taking 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage

round. Regional Effects The region containing a legendary green dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic, which creates one or more of the following effects: Thickets form

Ancient Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. Furthermore, a creature in the wall’s space must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw once each round it’s in contact with the wall, taking 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8","rollType":"damage

the next round. Regional Effects The region containing a legendary green dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic, which creates one or more of the following effects: Thickets

Swarm of Rot Grubs

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

poison can also stop them before they kill their host. Single Rot Grub Rot grubs pose a threat both singly and as a swarm. A single rot grub has no stat block. Any creature that comes into contact

Grung

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Amphibious. The grung can breathe air and water. Poisonous Skin. Any creature that grapples the grung or otherwise comes into direct contact with the grung’s skin must succeed on a DC 12

Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 1 minute. A poisoned creature no longer in direct contact with the grung can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on

Solar Bastion Knight

Monsters The Book of Many Things

knight investigates, but every knight has the magical means to contact the Solar Bastion’s headquarters and request help. Even so, it’s rare for knights to work together outside their

headquarters. The Solar Bastion knight presented here is an example member of the organization. Customize this stat block to suit individual knights and differentiate them from each other. For example

Claugiyliamatar

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

fly up to half its flying speed.A small wooded region near Westbridge hides many old dwarven ruins and the extensive underground city known as Southkrypt. For centuries, Kryptgarden Forest has been the

wall, it must spend 4 feet of movement. Furthermore, a creature in the wall’s space must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw once each round it’s in contact with the wall, taking 18 (4d8

Claugiyliamatar (possessed)

Monsters Divine Contention

the crest that begins near its eyes and continues down its spine, reaching full height just behind the skull. A small wooded region near Westbridge hides many old dwarven ruins and the extensive

contact with the wall, taking 18 (4d8) piercing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Each 10-foot section of wall has AC 5, 15 hit points, vulnerability to fire damage

Adult Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

creature reappears in the space it left or in the nearest unoccupied space if that one is occupied. Regional Effects The region containing a legendary gold dragon’s lair is warped by the

’s lair, the dragon can establish telepathic contact with that creature and converse with it in its dreams. The creature remembers its conversation with the dragon upon waking. Banks of

Ancient Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

ends, the creature reappears in the space it left or in the nearest unoccupied space if that one is occupied. Regional Effects The region containing a legendary gold dragon’s lair is warped

the dragon’s lair, the dragon can establish telepathic contact with that creature and converse with it in its dreams. The creature remembers its conversation with the dragon upon waking. Banks of

Ancient White Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

immunity to acid, cold, necrotic, poison, and psychic damage. The wall disappears when the dragon uses this lair action again or when the dragon dies. Regional Effects The region containing a

lair. Freezing precipitation falls within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair, sometimes forming blizzard conditions when the dragon is at rest. Icy walls block off areas in the dragon’s lair

Imix

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

physical contact with metal objects (for example, carrying metal weapons or wearing metal armor) takes 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. Each creature

be knocked prone, in addition to the normal damage for contact with molten rock. A thick cloud of black smoke and burning embers fills a 40-foot-radius sphere within 120 feet of Imix, lasting until

Adult White Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

immunity to acid, cold, necrotic, poison, and psychic damage. The wall disappears when the dragon uses this lair action again or when the dragon dies. Regional Effects The region containing a

lair. Freezing precipitation falls within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair, sometimes forming blizzard conditions when the dragon is at rest. Icy walls block off areas in the dragon’s lair

Avarice

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

serve her as bodyguards and scouts. Avarice uses her Rary's telepathic bond spell to stay in telepathic contact with her gargoyles before sending them off on any mission. Avarice also has the support of

the Knights of the Black Sword, if she needs to call on their talents. Familiar. Avarice’s familiar throughout the adventure is a squawking raven named Skelm. It uses the raven stat block in

Clockwork Bronze Scout

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage. Lightning Flare (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). Each creature in contact with the ground within 15 feet of the

malfunction to its stat block. You can select randomly or choose a pair of modifications that fit the temperament of the clockwork’s builder. Clockwork Enhancements d10;{"diceNotation

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

and twisted remains of a failed experiment, a hammer, a block and tackle, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 5 gp (Azorius 1-zino coins) Feature: Urban Infrastructure The popular

. Izzet Contacts d8 Contact 1 An older relative is a member of the guild’s board of directors. 2 I know a sprite who carries important messages among the guild’s

Theran Chimera

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

the realm of Nyx exist, as unrestrained magical energy often causes more chimeras to appear in a region. As such chaotic magic is inherent to a chimera’s being, these monsters often manage to

shrug off spells cast against them. Customizing a Chimera The Theran chimera stat block presents one possible chimera configuration. You may customize these statistics to design your own unique chimera

Auril (First Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures that can harm her. Auril’s worshipers know better than to

loses all the traits and actions of the old form and gains those of the new form. A stat block is given for each of Auril’s three forms. These descriptions do not reflect Auril at full power, but

Geryon (Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

innumerable times. Currently, Levistus claims lordship over Stygia, but he has been trapped in an enormous block of ice at the command of Asmodeus. In response, Geryon is marshaling his followers, hoping to

Effects The region containing Geryon’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Chilling Wind. Freezing strong winds howl around the area within 1 mile of

Iymrith

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

storm giants and add it to her trove. The disguised dragon put Mirran and Nym in contact with representatives of Slarkrethel, a legendary kraken that haunts the Trackless Sea. These small folk belong to

","rollAction":"Lightning Arc","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage. Regional Effects The region containing a legendary blue dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic, which

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

times. Currently, Levistus claims lordship over Stygia, but he has been trapped in an enormous block of ice at the command of Asmodeus. In response, Geryon is marshaling his followers, hoping to use this

The region containing Geryon’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Chilling Wind. Freezing strong winds howl around the area within 1 mile of the lair

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures that can harm her. Auril’s worshipers know better than to disturb her self-imposed isolation. Terrible blizzards have cut off Icewind Dale

. 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

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

night while also granting spells to her devoted followers leaves Auril weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures

form survives. When she transitions from one form to another, she loses all the traits and actions of the old form and gains those of the new form. A stat block is given for each of Auril’s three

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

dust lasts until Nafas disperses it (no action required) or uses this lair action again, and it can’t be dispersed by wind. Regional Effects The region containing Nafas’s lair is warped

by the creature that slays him (see the Last Wish trait in Nafas’s stat block).Lightning, ThunderPoison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

5. Tomb Stone and Wet Lime

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

each hour of contact with it reduces the armor’s AC by 1, making the armor useless if its AC becomes 10. The lime can’t be removed from the stone, since it isn’t a coating. Moving the Block. After the

, exposing the seams of one of the large stone blocks from which this structure was built. The tightly fitted stone seals off a tomb. The block is made of limestone, and the entire face of the plug is

Shadow Marches

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Tharashk is the main point of contact between the Shadow Marches and the outside world. Tharashk aside, the region remains a collection of tribes and cultists following their ancient traditions in the shadows of the swamps.

war in the distant land of Sarlona. Over time the two cultures merged, forming the Marches as they exist today. The Marches had little contact with the Kingdom of Galifar or the east until a few

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

lizard;giant lizards—to settle and thrive in the region. Emerald dragons use the features of their lairs to confuse and imperil intruders. They dig additional tunnels that allow them to move

saving throws until the start of its next turn. Vanish. The dragon becomes invisible until initiative count 20 on the next round. Regional Effects The region surrounding a legendary emerald dragon

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

awareness and subconsciously luring their favorite food—giant lizard;giant lizards—to settle and thrive in the region. Emerald dragons use the features of their lairs to confuse and imperil

. Regional Effects The region surrounding a legendary emerald dragon’s lair is altered by the dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Crystal Profusion. Natural stone

The Shadow Marches

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

in the distant land of Sarlona. Over time the two cultures merged, forming the Marches as they exist today. The Marches had little contact with Galifar or the east until a few hundred years ago, when

a House Sivis expedition made two discoveries: the region contained valuable dragonshards, and a number of clans had manifested the Dragonmark of Finding. This led to the foundation of House Tharashk

Research

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

and can help conduct research. His expert command of local history makes him a useful contact. He has no shortage of semi-interesting tales about notorious fish and monstrous pirates. Wages and

learn one piece of lore regarding the region around Saltmarsh. That lore is the equivalent of one true statement about a person, place, or thing found within 25 miles of town. The DM is the final

Character Hooks

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

methods the locals use to placate their tempestuous gods. The characters’ contact hopes these techniques can be used to calm natural upheavals in other lands. Prepared for the Worst. The Shieldbearers of

the Radiant Citadel hire the characters to visit Tletepec to verify rumors that the region is becoming dangerous, so they can prepare for an influx of refugees. They suggest the characters start their investigations near Etizalan.

Grungs

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

stat block to represent members of the green, blue, and purple castes.) Red grungs are the tribe’s scholars and spellcasters, and they are superior to purple, blue, and green grungs. (Use the grung

wildling stat block to represent members of the red caste.) Higher castes include orange grungs, which are elite warriors that have authority over all lesser grungs, and gold grungs, which hold the highest

Vault of Reflection Features

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

. Belchorzh can see through these eyes and uses them to track the party’s progress. Any effect that deals fire, necrotic, or radiant damage destroys a patch of alien growth on contact. However, the

character. (Roll a d10 and consult the beholder stat block to determine which ray it produces.) After making this attack, the eyestalk quickly disappears back into the mold.

Ancient Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

round. Regional Effects The region surrounding a legendary moonstone dragon’s lair is altered by the dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Dream Communication

. Whenever a creature that can understand a language sleeps or enters a state of trance or reverie within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair, the dragon can establish telepathic contact with that creature

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