blocking beasts diffusing contingent remain

Derwyth

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Tree Shape (2/Day). Over the course of 1 minute, Derwyth can magically transform into a Huge or smaller tree and remain in that form for 24 hours or until she ends this transformation early (no

actions of strangers. The creatures also carry messages to more powerful Beasts in the valley that sometimes come to Derwyth’s aid.

Mark of Finding Half-Orc

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

My ancestors used their gift to track beasts in the swamps. I use mine to find fugitives in the slums of Sharn. I’m still a hunter. I always find my mark. — Hondar’Aashta

customs of the others. The distinct clans that united to form the house remain important, and heirs of the family usually retain their family names rather than adopting “d’Tharashk” as

Archdruid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

typically has one or more pupils who are druid;druids (see the Monster Manual), and the archdruid’s lair is usually guarded by loyal Beasts and Fey creatures. When an archdruid uses their Change

Elemental with a challenge rating of 6 or less and can remain in that form for up to 9 hours. The archdruid can choose whether its equipment falls to the ground, melds with its new form, or is worn by the

Ogre Chitterlord

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

: spellcasting witches, tricksy faeries, and talking beasts. Over generations, these ogres adapted to their new environs, passing down a spellcasting tradition of their own to help their kin wreak

spoken commands, and take their turns immediately after the ogre’s turn on the same initiative count. The rats remain for 1 hour, until the ogre dies, or until the ogre dismisses them as a bonus action.

Mark of Finding Human

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

My ancestors used their gift to track beasts in the swamps. I use mine to find fugitives in the slums of Sharn. I’m still a hunter. I always find my mark. —Hondar’Aashta

customs of the others. The distinct clans that united to form the house remain important, and heirs of the family usually retain their family names rather than adopting “d’Tharashk” as

Shard of Xeluan

Magic Items Keys from the Golden Vault

this item extends its curse to you. You remain cursed until you are targeted by a remove curse spell or similar magic, or until the shard is reattached to Xeluan’s petrified heart. The shard

hits automatically and deals 3 (1d4 + 1) force damage to the target. 5 Until the next dawn, Beasts with an Intelligence score of 3 or lower are hostile to you. 6 Nothing seems to go your way. Until the next dawn, you have disadvantage on ability checks.

Tloques-Popolocas

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

":"Children of the Night"} rounds, acting as allies of Tloques-Popolocas and obeying his spoken commands. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until Tloques-Popolocas dies, or until Tloques-Popolocas dismisses them as a bonus action.Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Orcus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Master of Undeath. Orcus can cast animate dead (at will) and create undead (3/day). He chooses the level at which the spells are cast, and the creatures created by them remain under his control

of the following effects: Charnel Realm. The air is filled with the stench of rotting flesh, and buzzing flies grow thick within the region. Undead Beasts. Dead Beasts periodically animate as

Vampire Warrior Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

the Night"} rounds, acting as allies of the vampire and obeying its spoken commands. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until the vampire dies, or until the vampire dismisses them as a bonus action.The

Vampire Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until the vampire dies, or until the vampire dismisses them as a bonus action.The vampire can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one

Vampire Spellcaster Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

, acting as allies of the vampire and obeying its spoken commands. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until the vampire dies, or until the vampire dismisses them as a bonus action.The vampire can take 3

Orcus Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

. Master of Undeath. When Orcus casts animate dead or create undead, he chooses the level at which the spell is cast, and the creatures created by the spells remain under his control indefinitely

effects: Dead beasts periodically animate as undead mockeries of their former selves. Skeletal and zombie versions of local wildlife are commonly seen in the area. The air becomes filled with the

Zorak Lightdrinker

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

in 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} rounds, acting as allies of Zorak and obeying his spoken commands. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until Zorak dies

Keresta Delvingstone

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

commands. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until Keresta dies, or until Keresta dismisses them as a bonus action.Keresta can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary

Kryptgarden Forest

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

her mouth. Other dragons rarely remain in Kryptgarden Forest for long because Claugiyliamatar drives them out. Hunters from Westbridge used to cautiously seek game along the easternmost verges of

Kryptgarden but dare not do so now, after several hunting parties disappeared. Small game remains plentiful, but larger beasts are seldom seen. Presumably, such beasts have fallen prey to Old Gnawbone.

Interesting Things About the Eldeen Reaches

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

Interesting Things About the Eldeen Reaches The Towering Wood is vast and untamed. The Wardens of the Wood seek to protect travelers, but swathes of forest remain entirely untouched by human or

shifter. Such areas could hold giant beasts never seen in the outside world, or relics from a previous age—artifacts or ruins created by demons or the terrifying daelkyr. The fey have a strong presence in

Setup

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

Setup The Zhentarim wants to start a small caravan from Womford and use its usual contingent of guards and drovers. They hire the characters as armed escorts for Ascaleld Marurryn, a negotiator for a

Network thugs as armed guards, a drover (female Tethyrian human commoner), and a drover’s lad (male Tethyrian human commoner) who tends the beasts and can handle the wagon if anything happens to the

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} rounds, acting as allies of Strahd and obeying his spoken commands. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until Strahd dies, or until he dismisses

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

for survival in the material world, but to keep Maglubiyet at bay in the conflict on the planes. Her children will remain in her care, and if need be she wouldn’t hesitate to take to the field

serve as a battering ram if a settlement dares to close its gates, blocking the way to the treasures and tasty food that lie within. A heavily laden wagon that requires the strongest orcs to return it to

Returning to Kalaman

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

city. Castle Kalaman’s Visitors The gates of Castle Kalaman are closed when the characters arrive, but the guards recognize the characters and admit them. The guards confirm a contingent of knights is

enter Castle Kalaman’s courtyard, read the following: Castle Kalaman’s courtyard is largely deserted, as most of the city’s defenders remain with the troops west of the city. Near the covered cloisters

Inhabitants

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

home to many sahuagin and several of the armored sharks they use as war beasts. The sahuagin force and the other denizens of the fortress are summarized on the Sahuagin Roster table, which also

sahuagin priestess, 10 slaves These sahuagin go to 12 if they hear sounds of combat from that area. The slaves remain here. Sahuagin Roster, Level 2 Area Occupants at Start Notes 23 2 sahuagin

Sumber Hills

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

hear “Sumber Hills,” because it’s there that once had rich quarries and good hunting. Some hunting lodges and keeps owned by wealthy Waterdhavians or adventurers remain — and in recent times have

, these persistent tales have never been more than talk. In the last few years, the infamous “Haunted Keeps” in the western Sumber Hills have all been reoccupied. Sightings of strange beasts and menacing

Regional Effects

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

hag) are found in great profusion. Beasts that have an Intelligence score of 2 or lower are charmed by the hag and directed to be aggressive toward intruders in the area. Strange carved figurines

-looking path, road, or trails occasionally become sharp for 100-foot intervals. Walking on these areas is like walking on caltrops. Small avalanches of rock intermittently fall, blocking a path or burying

Faunel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

Faunel Gate Destination: Wilderness of the Beastlands Primary Citizens: Awakened Beasts Ruler: None The Faunel the Outlands once knew is gone, its roar so mighty that the gate-town was absorbed by

the Beastlands. Now the town must start anew, reestablished by stragglers, newcomers, and sapient animals who were away when their home disappeared. Old Faunel’s ancient ruins remain, rejected by the

Conclave Dryad

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Conclave Dryad The lush forests that once grew on Ravnica are gone, but the dryads remain, striving to bring the sprawling city and the verdant green of nature into harmony. Dryads believe that their

has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Speak with Beasts and Plants. The dryad can communicate with beasts and plants as if they and the dryad shared a language

10. The Kraken

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

remain protective of the area. If the characters want to proceed into area 10 without angering the kraken priests, they must succeed on DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check and promise not to harm Fhenimore

, one of the kraken priests triggers the ballistae trap, firing both siege weapons simultaneously, while the other casts Evard’s black tentacles, effectively blocking off the entrance to area 10. On the

The Wayward Son

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers

) with the characters, Astarion recognizes two Vampire Wardens from Cazador’s palace. The wardens are blocking the public exit to Rat’s Run. Certain that someone from the palace wants to kidnap him

, Astarion sneaks upstairs to avoid the wardens until the trouble blows over. If the characters follow Astarion, they must remain inconspicuous while moving with him toward a staircase to area R6. Each

Outer Wall, Abandoned Village, and Ruined Keep

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

the hill, are the ruins of an abandoned village that was destroyed during the siege. Signs of the siege remain: catapult stones lodged in buildings and heat-cracked stone walls blackened with soot. At

beasts of burden and six minotaur infiltrators (their stat block appears in this chapter) devoted to Baphomet who are posing as laborers. Their leader, Brusipha (her stat block appears in this

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

other creatures, because such objects are more likely to be in good condition and thus more useful or valuable. When they go after items that aren’t free for the taking, kobolds try to remain

responsible for blocking tunnels to deter pursuit. Kobolds feel a cool affinity or something like kinship for other members of their tribe, but they are rarely affectionate with each other. Two kobolds

Archdruid

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

by allied beasts, plants, and fey. Archdruid Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 16 (hide armor, shield) Hit Points 132 (24d8 + 24) Speed 30 ft. STR 10(+0) DEX

magically polymorphs into a beast or elemental with a challenge rating of 6 or less, and can remain in this form for up to 9 hours. The archdruid can choose whether its equipment falls to the ground, melds

Gloom Weaver

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Gloom Weaver Although a formidable fighter, a gloom weaver is often content to remain hidden in the shadows, watching with rapt attention as its very presence affects its victims. Its dark energy

, exhaustion Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages Common, Elvish Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Burden of Time. Beasts and humanoids, other than shadar-kai, have disadvantage on

Shard Description

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

this item extends its curse to you. You remain cursed until you are targeted by a remove curse spell or similar magic, or until the shard is reattached to Xeluan’s petrified heart. The shard’s curse

30 feet of you. If no such target exists, you become the target. Each dart hits automatically and deals 3 (1d4 + 1) force damage to the target. 5 Until the next dawn, Beasts with an Intelligence score

Ogre Chitterlord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

Ogre Chitterlord When ogres first moved into the wilds of Eldraine, they encountered all manner of unfamiliar creatures: spellcasting witches, tricksy faeries, and talking beasts. Over generations

act as the ogre’s allies, obey its spoken commands, and take their turns immediately after the ogre’s turn on the same initiative count. The rats remain for 1 hour, until the ogre dies, or until the ogre dismisses them as a bonus action.

T9. Chamber of Moving Stones

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

jumble does collapse. Then, a 10-foot section of the tunnel is buried in the heap, blocking passage. Removing the debris takes a few hours of work. Moving Stones. This area was a large storage cellar and

light touch. Thus, minor earth tremors can cause the stones to move. Intruders, even beasts, can move stones about accidentally. The Believers have never figured out the magic, and none have seen the

Forest Shrine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

without guardians. Beasts, plants, and nymphs are always on the lookout for intruders. Forest Shrine Adventures A forest shrine is a remote place with inhabitants who are difficult to impress. Simply

convinces the shrine’s druids to cast the spell on other boars to strike back at a contingent of hunting nobles. 6 A cult fanatic of Erebos infiltrates the shrine in disguise and plans to kill all its plant life.

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