better both defusing conquer rounded

Mage Hunter

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

’t make a Tail attack against another target. Mage Tracker (Sentry Form Only). The hunter emits a pulse of energy that helps it better locate its magical quarry. Each creature within 120 feet

distance and direction to the creature.Consume and Destroy. When the hunter takes damage from a spell, it takes only half the triggering damage (rounded down). If the creature that cast the spell is

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

Flint squinted into the setting sun. He thought he saw the figure of a man striding up the path. Standing, Flint drew back into the shadow of a tall pine to see better. The man’s walk was

. EXCELLENT AMBASSADORS Many half-elves learn at an early age to get along with everyone, defusing hostility and finding common ground. As a race, they have elven grace without elven aloofness and

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

body, thought, and emotion. Freed from the limitations of their human bodies, the yuan-ti used their new abilities to conquer new lands and expand their borders. One Race, Many Forms The bodies of all

odds aren’t in their favor. A short retreat might be just the thing to reach a better tactical position, find allies, or to allow the yuan-ti the opportunity to study their opponents and

Kolyan Indirovich's Letter (version 2)

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

. He has become too powerful to conquer. So I say to you, give us up for dead and encircle this land with the symbols of good. Let holy men call upon their power that the devil may be contained within

the walls of weeping Barovia. Leave our sorrows to our graves, and save the world from this evil fate of ours. There is much wealth entrapped in this community. Return for your reward after we are all departed for a better life. Kolyan Indirovich Burgomaster

Roleplaying Strahd

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

believed, that he is the master of his own fate. When he was alive, Strahd could admit to letting his emotions get the better of him from time to time. Now, as a vampire, he is more monster than man

. In his mind, her death couldn’t have been prevented, and what is done cannot be undone. In life, Strahd lived to conquer. In undeath, he conquers still—not realms, but people, driving good souls to

Roleplaying a Yuan-ti

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

far from our cities. 7 I am interested in modern human culture, even as primitive as it is. 8 I await the day when we again conquer lands by force, as we did in the old times. Yuan-ti Ideals d6 Ideal

I frequently overindulge in food and wine, and I am impaired and lethargic for days afterward. 4 I worship a forbidden god. 5 I secretly believe things would be better if I was in charge. 6 If I could get away with it, I would gladly kill and eat a superior yuan-ti.

Mage Hunter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

make a Tail attack against another target. Mage Tracker (Sentry Form Only). The hunter emits a pulse of energy that helps it better locate its magical quarry. Each creature within 120 feet of the

Consume and Destroy. When the hunter takes damage from a spell, it takes only half the triggering damage (rounded down). If the creature that cast the spell is within 60 feet of the hunter, that creature must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or take the other half of the damage.

3. Roost of the Conch

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

may be seen stone doors recessed in the wall, and to the north a set of stairs leads down. In the center of the chamber sits a large polished boulder amid a pile of smaller rounded rocks. The

? Who dares to enter the chamber of the guardian? You had better go, or I will have to discharge my sacred duty! Be off with you before I lose my temper!” If the party retreats, the crayfish will not

Emotionless Evil

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

own lives much too highly to risk them when the odds aren’t in their favor. A short retreat might be just the thing to reach a better tactical position, find allies, or to allow the yuan-ti the

opportunity to study their opponents and implement better tactics. Any enemy who chases a group of fleeing yuan-ti might be on the victorious side of a rout or could be heading into a trap; if the enemy has

Alliance in Doomspace

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

character approaches Vortshu, the aartuk elder (who is indifferent toward them), and tries to convince Vortshu that war against the Xaryxian Empire would give the aartuks new worlds to conquer. But the

and wield weapons made from bone. War is not something Dakaer longs for, but he seeks to acquire better weaponry nonetheless. His crew also clamors for healing kits, tools, and musical instruments

Into the Doomvault

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

righteousness colored by fatalism. Her belief is that death is better than being raised as another of Szass Tam’s undead servants. With the characters, she is honest and forthright, as well as cynical

Doomvault is a vast, active complex of laboratories and menageries dedicated to creating the monstrous armies with which the Red Wizards plan to conquer first the North, then all of Faerûn. The dungeon is

Trench of Love Lost Locations

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

and to the sides of the platform are four deep, rounded alcoves. A spectral, armored figure with blazing emerald eyes appears from behind the throne and advances. “More fools of Djaynai? I’m the

what brought the characters here so it can better understand the value of the site and the magical relics it has discovered. If the characters reveal what they seek, Ylch realizes the value of the

Haayon the Punisher

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

are cultists who fled the defeats at the Haunted Keeps and the elemental temples, but then got rounded up by Haayon. Those who Haayon finds worthy are welcomed into his camp. The unworthy are marked

out. If they ask about the punished cultists, the giant justifies their humiliation by saying they’re weak. If they serve as a warning to others, all the better. Haayon is a patient and perceptive

Evil Students

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

while giving them assurances that things will change for the better. Wormriddle the night hag has been keeping an eye on the sisters, who take advantage of any distraction to flee back to Skullport

conquer Skullport for his family. Like most drow, he is predictably treacherous. His silken words are pleasant enough, but any alliance forged with him is doomed to end badly — and most likely in

The Xaryxian Threat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

brother.” Xeleth doesn’t deny his sister’s accusation, nor do her words change the present situation. Xedalli sees no better option than to accompany her brother back to Xaryxispace. As the encounter

. If Vocath isn’t around to negotiate a peaceful end to the conflict, Xeleth’s fleet docks at the base and deploys troops once it’s safe to do so. Enemy leaders are rounded up and executed, and any

Other Nonplayer Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

distances. But that’s what fills Sechepol’s wagon. He will make his money on the road, selling his stock to his fellow travelers in the caravan. He is diplomatic and has a gift for defusing arguments

team of horses or mules better than anyone on the Trade Way. She has an uncanny knack for making animals understand what she wants from them with only a twitch on the reins, a whistle, and a snap of her

Other Nonplayer Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

long distances. But that’s what fills Sechepol’s wagon. He will make his money on the road, selling his stock to his fellow travelers in the caravan. He is diplomatic and has a gift for defusing

handle a team of horses or mules better than anyone on the Trade Way. She has an uncanny knack for making animals understand what she wants from them with only a twitch on the reins, a whistle, and a snap

Appendix: Roleplaying Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

power to conquer all.” Bond. “My true love, Palasha, means everything to me. I’d live my life’s misfortunes a hundred times over if I knew the path that would lead me back to her.” Flaw. “I’m

the worst of Waterdeep’s slumlords: ruthless, miserly, and coldhearted. I suppose I’d better do some good before I die.” Bond. “My spinning wheel is the key to my redemption.” Flaw. “Yes, I’m

Appendix D: Roleplaying Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

the power to conquer all.” Bond. “My true love, Palasha, means everything to me. I’d live my life’s misfortunes a hundred times over if I knew the path that would lead me back to her.” Flaw. “I’m

was the worst of Waterdeep’s slumlords: ruthless, miserly, and coldhearted. I suppose I’d better do some good before I die.” Bond. “My spinning wheel is the key to my redemption.” Flaw. “Yes, I’m

Maglubiyet's Will Be Done

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

law and custom among those they conquer, as an aid to maintaining order by pacifying the population. Some surviving civilian leaders are allowed to retain their positions, often gaining more privilege

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

-year old human prefers the company of animals to people and often speaks of her desire to help beasts conquer Faerûn. Zuri Kimyak. Zuri is a short woman in her twenties with wild black hair dyed

, stalagmite, or wall and still has movement left, the creature takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage per 10 feet of remaining movement (rounded down). The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of its

Spaceship Locations, Level 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

illithids discovered the ship weeks ago and have been studying its technology ever since, intent on using it to conquer other worlds. Four intellect devourers loyal to the mind flayers hide under the first

music halts with an abrupt record-scratching sound, and the androids attack. Digital DJ. If the characters are working for Aphelion, the computer offers to change the music to a genre that better

Dragon Organizations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Dragon Organizations The only thing better than getting a dragon involved …is getting five dragons involved! -Fizban Most dragons are solitary, living alone or keeping company with only a single

: Dragonsight Revelation. The dragon can add half its proficiency bonus, rounded down, to any ability check it makes that uses a skill with which it lacks proficiency. Reverence for Sardior. A central tenet of

Creating a Monster Stat Block

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

, and slashing. For such a strange monster, reduce its effective hit points by half. Or even better, eliminate the vulnerabilities and give the brittle monster fewer hit points. Effective Hit Points

(rounded down). When calculating a monster’s damage output, also account for special off-turn damage-dealing features, such as auras, reactions, legendary actions, or lair actions. For example, a

Illithinoch Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

planned to conquer. The stronghold fell into obscurity and infighting before the illithids could prepare their invasion, but the massive orrery still functions. The slaadi haven’t figured out how to

: Psychic Library Rounded shelves in this room display dozens of crystals in a variety of colors. This room is a repository of knowledge that the mind flayers consider worthy of preserving. Most crystals

Lower Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

map. See area P32 for more information about the balcony. Dubhforgail the fomorian remains in good spirits until the food runs out Dubhforgail, the gluttonous fomorian, intends to conquer Prismeer

on the spider, giving it an Intelligence of 10 and the ability to speak Elvish. Of the two, the spider knows the library better and is more adept at locating rare tomes. The spider defends Shon if

Locations E - H

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

of acolytes, assassins, guards, knights, spies, and veterans. Evildoers and enemies of the Gilded Eye are rounded up and brought to Helm’s Hold to face judgment. Those deemed to be under “demonic

pitched to better shed the snows that blanket the mountains in the winter. The shield dwarves and rock gnomes in Hundelstone get a chuckle out of warning visitors to stoop low as they walk about town, lest

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

collapsed, filling the southern section with rubble. The western wall is in much better shape than the other walls, and it holds a stone door with a rearing dragon carved in relief on it. The door has

or some other similarly sized and sturdy object under the pressure plate prevents it from activating. 9. Dragon Riddle Dust fills this hall like a layer of gray snow. In the rounded northern end of

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