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Staff of Birdcalls
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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
This wooden staff is decorated with bird carvings. It has 10 charges. While holding it, you can use an action to expend 1 charge from the staff and cause it to create one of the following sounds out
to a range of 60 feet: a finch’s chirp, a raven’s caw, a duck’s quack, a chicken’s cluck, a goose’s honk, a loon’s call, a turkey’s gobble, a seagull’s
True Strike
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You point a finger at a target in range. Your magic grants you a brief insight into the target's defenses. On your next turn, you gain advantage on your first attack roll against the target, provided that this spell hasn't ended.
Magic Items
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
feet for 1 minute (1 charge or 5 hit points).
Fire arm-mounted laser: Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 120 feet, one target. Hit: 2d6 radiant damage (1 charge or 5 hit points
any environment for up to 1 hour (1 charge or 5 hit points).
Gain darkvision to a range of 60 feet for up to 1 hour (1 charge or 5 hit points).
The armor can accept only one energy cell at a time
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Skeemo became the Master of Magic
crafts magical ones for his Zhent friends.
Skeemo can add “sellout” to his credentials, his services having been bought by House Gralhund and the Black Network operatives loyal to Manshoon. The rock gnome uses paper bird;paper birds to send messages both to his new friends and his old ones.
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
use of Spellcasting.
Ink Lance. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Ink Lance"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (3d8
focus on words that find the tiniest, most invisible cracks in an opponent’s defenses and break them.
Silverquill Scholars
The scholars of Silverquill College study the power of magic shaped
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shortbow"} to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortbow","rollDamageType":"piercing
":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Calling Card"}
Calling Card
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Tiny, folded paper cat
2
Red bird feather
3
Rose petal
4
Figurine made from twigs and twine
5
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Genasi have
device that controls the elemental cannon. This device, shown in the accompanying illustration, looks like a metal rod with a tip shaped like a bird’s head.Elemental Cannon. On initiative count 20
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
.
3
I secretly look forward to adventurers trying to infiltrate my lair. How else could I try out new defenses?
4
Give me a storied helmet or scimitar over a pile of gold any day.
5
No
creature can outsmart my defenses—if they do, they obviously cheated.
6
Any creature that can hold their own against me must teach me how—whether they want to or not.
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I
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
Spell Attack: +11;{"diceNotation":"1d20+11", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction":"Gleaming Ray"} to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 24 (3d12 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d12+5", "rollType":"damage
":"Invoke Weakness"}. The aurumach attempts to use its magic to weaken the defenses of a creature it can see within 120 feet of itself. The target must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or become
Elf
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
arches, swooping from spire to spire, soared through the air. Crafted by ancient dwarven metalsmiths, they were strong enough to hold the weight of an army, yet they appeared so delicate that a bird
. Males and females are about the same height, and males are only marginally heavier than females.
Elves’ coloration encompasses the normal human range and also includes skin in shades of copper
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Whispering Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d8 + 6);{"diceNotation":"1d8+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Whispering
Lair
This villain resides in a place of power and safety, whether that’s a hidden thieves’ guildhall or a lavish manse. The lair is filled with clever defenses to disorient, weaken, and
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Whisper.
Poison Blade. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Poison Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d4 + 5
’s a hidden thieves’ guildhall or a lavish manse. The lair is filled with clever defenses to disorient, weaken, and kill intruders.
The villain’s challenge rating increases while the
Satyr
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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
civilization with the freedom of wild beasts. Generally, they look similar to humans, with a range of builds and features. But their goatlike horns, pointed ears, and furred lower bodies sharply distinguish
song of a bird, a warm breeze, the smell of a tasty pie, relaxing by a river in the sunshine. Life freely offers these gifts, and for a satyr, they are more valuable than gold or glory. To revel means
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Poison Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d4+4", "rollType":"damage
;s a hidden thieves’ guildhall or a lavish manse. The lair is filled with clever defenses to disorient, weaken, and kill intruders.
The villain’s challenge rating increases while the
Zariel
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
10 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8);{"diceNotation":"2d6+8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Javelin","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation
of all kinds crawl over the structure, ensuring that no intruders breach their defenses.
Lair Actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Zariel can take a lair action to cause one of
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Blade of Judgment"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d6 + 7);{"diceNotation":"1d6+7", "rollType
filled with clever defenses to disorient, weaken, and kill intruders.
The villain’s challenge rating increases while the villain is in this lair:
Veiled Presence. Challenge 22 (41,000 XP
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
adventurers trying to infiltrate my lair. How else could I try out new defenses?
4
Give me a storied helmet or scimitar over a pile of gold any day.
5
No creature can outsmart my defenses—if
who will undoubtedly terrorize the area if they win.
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A sapphire dragon’s lair is so well protected that its inner defenses have never been tested. The dragon spreads rumors of the
spells
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
You summon a special homunculus in an unoccupied space within range. This creature uses the Homunculus Servant stat block. If you already have a homunculus from this spell, the homunculus is replaced
by the new one. You determine the homunculus’s appearance, such as a mechanical-looking bird, winged vial, or miniature animate cauldron.
Combat. The homunculus is an ally to you and your
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
behold, radiating heat from the shell to boil the surrounding water—and any creatures in it. And even if an enemy wears down the dragon turtle’s defenses, magical storms manifest to
; and try to converse with them by humming snippets of tunes I have overheard.
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I swim alongside ships sailing through my domain, just out of arrow range, so they know I am watching.
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I am
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon turtle’s defenses, magical storms manifest to shield the dragon turtle and strike at foes.
Creating a Dragon Turtle
Use the Dragon Turtle Personality Traits and Dragon Turtle Ideals tables
out of arrow range, so they know I am watching.
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I am fascinated by the politics of surface realms and talk endlessly with sailors and adventurers to stay current on the latest happenings on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Staff of Birdcalls Staff, common This wooden staff is decorated with bird carvings. It has 10 charges. While holding it, you can use an action to expend 1 charge from the staff and cause it to create
one of the following sounds out to a range of 60 feet: a finch’s chirp, a raven’s caw, a duck’s quack, a chicken’s cluck, a goose’s honk, a loon’s call, a turkey’s gobble, a seagull’s cry, an owl’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
True Strike Divination cantrip Casting Time: 1 action Range: 30 feet Components: S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 round You point a finger at a target in range. Your magic grants you a brief
insight into the target’s defenses. On your next turn, you gain advantage on your first attack roll against the target, provided that this spell hasn’t ended.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
True Strike Divination cantrip Casting Time: 1 action Range: 30 feet Components: S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 round You point a finger at a target in range. Your magic grants you a brief
insight into the target’s defenses. On your next turn, you gain advantage on your first attack roll against the target, provided that this spell hasn’t ended.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Fly 3rd-level transmutation Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S, M (a wing feather from any bird) Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes You touch a willing creature. The target
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Fly 3rd-level transmutation Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S, M (a wing feather from any bird) Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes You touch a willing creature. The target
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Wards Numerous magical defenses protect the library. The most innocuous include wards to protect the library’s books from mold, weevils, and other threats. Other protections are more dramatic, as
wizard or other individual can bypass the ward by assuming the form of a Tiny bird. The Avowed don’t discuss this flaw with outsiders, but anyone who can see the gulls flying over Candlekeep can
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the surrounding water—and any creatures in it. And even if an enemy wears down the dragon turtle’s defenses, magical storms manifest to shield the dragon turtle and strike at foes
snippets of tunes I have overheard.
7
I swim alongside ships sailing through my domain, just out of arrow range, so they know I am watching.
8
I am fascinated by the politics of surface realms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
unreachable, the paper bird bursts into flames on takeoff and is instantly destroyed. The paper birds are hostile toward all creatures except the hags of the Hourglass Coven. They use the hawk stat block, with
prepared but hasn’t released. The door to the cage is held shut by a simple latch. To catch a paper bird, a creature must reach into the cage and use an action to try to grapple it; if the grapple check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Dream 5th-level illusion Casting Time: 1 minute Range: Special Components: V, S, M (a handful of sand, a dab of ink, and a writing quill plucked from a sleeping bird) Duration: 8 hours This spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Dream 5th-level illusion Casting Time: 1 minute Range: Special Components: V, S, M (a handful of sand, a dab of ink, and a writing quill plucked from a sleeping bird) Duration: 8 hours This spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
don’t follow orders; I give them.”
NA’S TRAITS
Ideal. “I want to become an aarakocra and learn how to fly like a bird!”
Bond. “I love my sister and the aarakocra. They mean everything to me
and good, unseen servant
Actions
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) piercing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Master Thief Calling Cards table to determine what a master thief leaves behind. Master Thief Calling Cards d10 Calling Card 1 Tiny, folded paper cat 2 Red bird feather 3 Rose petal 4 Figurine made from
, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) poison damage.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage plus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 23 (4d8 + 5) force damage.
Gleaming Ray. Ranged Spell Attack: +11 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 24 (3d12 + 5) force damage.
Spellcasting. The aurumach casts
defenses of a creature it can see within 120 feet of itself. The target must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or become cursed until the end of the aurumach’s next turn. The next time the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
beholder’s specific actions will vary with each encounter, the creature’s behavior is largely governed by the tactics discussed below. Stay out of Range and Sight A beholder’s natural ability to fly is
essential to many of its defenses and habits. Portions of its lair — especially the remote part where it sleeps — usually aren’t reachable on foot, which makes it harder for its minions to take over the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
characters take Grin Ousstyl with them, not so much as a guide but to help the party talk its way past drow patrols. The demonic invasion has put Menzoberranzan’s defenses on high alert, making it even
encounters instead of using the tables in chapter 2. Once every hour, roll a d20 and consult the table to determine what, if anything, the party encounters. Drow Defenses d20 Encounter 1–10 No






