bit before devotees creatures resolve

Lordly Resolve

Feats Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

. Standard Bearer. As a Bonus Action, choose up to three creatures within 60 feet of yourself that can see you. Each target can immediately take a Reaction to right itself and end the Prone condition

, provided its Speed isn’t 0. Additionally, you bolster the targets’ resolve, which lasts for 1 minute or until you have the Incapacitated condition. While bolstered, a target can’t be

Choldrith

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

spiderlike creatures originally created to serve Lolth. They rule colonies of chitine;chitines and lead them into battle in Lolth’s war against her enemies. When devotees of Lolth created the first

choldriths instead of chitines. At first, these devotees were unaware that the new creatures, which they dubbed choldriths, were signs of Lolth’s wrath. Instead, they were pleased, because choldriths

Aid Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

Your spell bolsters your allies with toughness and resolve. Choose up to three creatures within range. Each target's hit point maximum and current hit points increase by 5 for the duration. At

Inspiring Leader Legacy

Feats Player’s Handbook (2014)

You can spend 10 minutes inspiring your companions, shoring up their resolve to fight. When you do so, choose up to six friendly creatures (which can include yourself) within 30 feet of you who can

Troglodyte Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

relying on constant raids and hunting to survive. They take sadistic pleasure in hunting intelligent creatures weaker than themselves and show no mercy toward those they capture and drag back to their

have such items. A troglodyte tribe might be torn apart by battles over a single longsword. Devotees of Laogzed. Some troglodytes venerate Laogzed, a demonic, monstrously fat toad-lizard that slumbers

Akroan Hoplite

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Hold the Line. While the hoplite is holding a spear, other creatures provoke an opportunity attack from the hoplite when they move within 5 feet of it. When the hoplite hits a creature with an

called stratians, number among the fiercest soldiers on Theros. They train relentlessly and possess unflinching resolve. In the annals of Akros, tales abound of squads of stratians that defended a

Quandrix Professor of Theory

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Theorem"}. The professor magically influences the mind of up to two creatures it can see within 60 feet of itself. Each target must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or become charmed by the

probability to impede attacks and strike at the minds of their foes with lancing equations that disrupt the opponent’s resolve. Professors of theory hold that altering the way a person

Mind Crystal

Magic Items Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

These gemstones contain a crystallized bit of spellcasting magic. Different types of mind crystals exist, each with a different single-use effect. When you cast a spell that has a casting time of 1

a mind crystal and a Metamagic option on the same spell. Once you use a mind crystal, it becomes a nonmagical gem worth 50 gp. Mind Crystal (Careful);Careful (Uncommon). Choose up to three creatures

Chitine

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

her worshipers’ rituals. The process usually transformed subjects into the spindly creatures her devotees expected, but occasionally, an elf changed into a choldrith: an arachnid Monstrosity able

. Long ago, the cult of Lolth first subjected elf prisoners to horrible rituals that transformed them into creatures with both elven and spider traits, which their creators dubbed chitines. The intention

Orcsplitter

Magic Items Princes of the Apocalypse

defend dwarves and to serve as a symbol of dwarven resolve. It hates the traditional foes of dwarves — giants, goblins, and, most of all, orcs — and silently urges its possessor to meet such creatures in battle.

Deep Crow

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

doesn't struggle, the deep crow takes it back to its lair to be devoured at leisure. Creatures that do struggle might be repeatedly dropped from a height to soften them up a bit. Family Ties. Deep crows

the familiars of evil arcane casters, abandoned in the subterranean depths and left to grow to enormous size. Others claim these creatures were once normal crows transmuted by vile essence and viler

Bavlorna Blightstraw

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

these visitors enter into an agreement with Bavlorna, she’ll use her powers to resolve their pressing problem in exchange for something of use to her. Alignment. Neutral evil. Personality

Trait. “I detest chores and would rather have other creatures do them for me.” Ideal. “I don’t care about the past or the future. I live in the present. What I do now, this very

Catoblepas

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, and hippopotamus parts. Despite its ungainly physiology, a catoblepas resembles a natural animal in its behavior, ambling through its marshy home, munching choice vegetation, eating the occasional bit

. Degenerate creatures are likely to take up residence near a catoblepas’s territory, as are those seeking to avoid notice. Catoblepases in Folklore Ordinary folk rarely see a catoblepas, but

Moonstone Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

realm suffused the eggs, which hatched into the first moonstone dragons. Their descendants are now found throughout the Feywild. Moonstone dragons are graceful and elegant creatures with opalescent

from faraway places. Moonstone dragons can project themselves into the realm of dreams to communicate with the creatures that sleep near their lairs. In this way, they inspire artists and poets

Satyr

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

existence, most often to the Material Plane. There they seek to bring a bit of their home plane’s splendor to other worlds. Creating Your Character At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a

types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell doesn’t work on a Construct or an Undead

Emerald Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

psionic power to weave illusions to deceive and disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local

is a magic in the retelling of stories. Each new teller adds a bit of themself to the spell. (Any) 4 Nurture. Rearing a child is our best chance to make sure our own stories are passed on. (Any

Kobold

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Some of the smallest draconic creatures in the multiverse, kobolds display their draconic ancestry in the glint of their scales and in their roars. Legends tell of the first kobolds emerging from the

a scale color more akin to that of a chromatic or a metallic dragon. A kobold’s cry can express a range of emotion: anger, resolve, elation, fear, and more. Regardless of the emotion expressed

Young Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

weave illusions to deceive and disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local cultural

. There is a magic in the retelling of stories. Each new teller adds a bit of themself to the spell. (Any) 4 Nurture. Rearing a child is our best chance to make sure our own stories are passed on

Young Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragons. Their descendants are now found throughout the Feywild. Moonstone dragons are graceful and elegant creatures with opalescent scales and ruffs of emerald-green fur running down their chins

into the realm of dreams to communicate with the creatures that sleep near their lairs. In this way, they inspire artists and poets, encourage great thinkers, and spur adventurers to heroic deeds

Baphomet

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

want to break the confines of civility and unleash their bestial natures, for Baphomet envisions a world without restraint, where creatures live out their most bloodthirsty desires. Cults devoted to

room within the lair that is no larger in any dimension than 100 feet. Until the next initiative count 20, gravity is reversed within that room. Any creatures or objects in the room when this happens

Adult Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

suffused the eggs, which hatched into the first moonstone dragons. Their descendants are now found throughout the Feywild. Moonstone dragons are graceful and elegant creatures with opalescent scales

faraway places. Moonstone dragons can project themselves into the realm of dreams to communicate with the creatures that sleep near their lairs. In this way, they inspire artists and poets, encourage

Ancient Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

of that faerie realm suffused the eggs, which hatched into the first moonstone dragons. Their descendants are now found throughout the Feywild. Moonstone dragons are graceful and elegant creatures

;especially travelers from faraway places. Moonstone dragons can project themselves into the realm of dreams to communicate with the creatures that sleep near their lairs. In this way, they inspire

Adult Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

to meet one, I hone them on other creatures. 8 I secretly enjoy conversing with lesser beings, although I usually do so only to find their weaknesses. Topaz Dragon Ideals d6

;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal"} Ideal 1 Solitude. My own company obviates the need for others in my life, whether they are dragons or lesser creatures. (Any

Graz'zt

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

so decadent that even the wealthiest of mortals would blush at the excess. Within Graz’zt’s lairs, devotees and subjects alike are forced to slake Graz’zt’s thirst for

issues the same command to all the targets. Conjure Mirrors. Smooth surfaces within the lair become as reflective as a polished mirror. Until a different lair action is used, creatures within the lair

Ezmerelda d'Avenir

Monsters Curse of Strahd

for two years, helping him track down and slay many creatures of the night. But because van Richten could never bring himself to fully trust a Vistana, he kept secrets from her. The two vampire

paraphernalia. On one of her less successful adventures, a werewolf bit off her right leg below the knee, and although she avoided being afflicted with lycanthropy, Ezmerelda was sidelined for months. She

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

; activities. Swinging a blade formed of pure fire, a half-elf charges into a mass of skeletal soldiers, sundering the unnatural magic that gives the foul creatures the mocking semblance of life

. Whether calling on the elemental forces of nature or emulating the creatures of the animal world, druids are an embodiment of nature’s resilience, cunning, and fury. They claim no mastery over

Hythonia

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

cultists eagerly offered themselves up to the medusa’s petrifying gaze in hopes of gaining Pharika’s favor. Seeing herself surrounded by willing devotees, Hythonia formulated a cruel plan

creatures in one encounter. Award a party 36,000 XP for defeating Hythonia after she uses Shed Skin. Hythonia’s Lair Hythonia makes her lair on Skathos, an island where a secret sect of

Infiltrating Web's Edge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Sneaky If the characters are careful, they might be able to sneak through Web’s Edge and steal the rod piece without anyone catching them. If any devotees in Web’s Edge spot the characters

infiltrating the safe house, they scream for help to any denizen within earshot and attack unless otherwise noted. Impersonating Worshipers Masquerading as devotees of Lolth could be an effective strategy

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

alterations in yourself or others, the result often displays the characteristics of fish, amphibians, or other water-dwelling creatures. Blue-green eddies of magical energy sometimes accompany your

. 3 I’m eager to explain every detail of my most intricate experiments and theories to anyone who shows the least bit of interest. 4 I assume that everyone needs even the most basic

Ancient Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

bronze dragons; while I wait to meet one, I hone them on other creatures. 8 I secretly enjoy conversing with lesser beings, although I usually do so only to find their weaknesses. Topaz

lesser creatures. (Any) 2 Change. Consistency is stagnation. (Chaotic) 3 Mental Superiority. I hone my mental powers so I can confuse, control, or kill any who annoy me. (Evil) 4

Splitting Up

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

smaller chases, resolve each chase separately. You can keep all the creatures in Initiative order, but track the distances separately for each group.

Splitting Up Creatures being chased can split up into smaller groups. This tactic forces pursuers to either divide their forces or allow some of the quarry to escape. If a pursuit splits into several

Barbarian

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Barbarian Barbarians are most common among Kagonesti elves and human nomad tribes. Both groups have a healthy respect for the land and its creatures, and the tiger and elk totems both have devotees

Other Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

near the kithkin clachan of Burrenton, Spinerock Knoll is home to devotees who worship a cruel Ancient Red Dragon called Knollspine. Though Knollspine hasn’t been seen in years, these devotees

believe they might one day be reborn as dragons. The devotees seek draconic relics and spread their zealotry to visitors. Toetap Mire Toetap Mire is a vast wetland with a reputation for subsuming the

Choldrith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

that they sometimes created choldriths instead of chitines. At first, these devotees were unaware that the new creatures, which they dubbed choldriths, were signs of Lolth’s wrath. Instead, they were

Choldrith Choldriths are monstrous spiderlike creatures originally created to serve Lolth. They rule colonies of chitines (in this book) and lead them into battle in Lolth’s war against her enemies

Aid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Aid 2nd-level abjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: 30 feet Components: V, S, M (a tiny strip of white cloth) Duration: 8 hours Your spell bolsters your allies with toughness and resolve. Choose

up to three creatures within range. Each target’s hit point maximum and current hit points increase by 5 for the duration. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, a target’s hit points increase by an additional 5 for each slot level above 2nd.

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