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Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
the Underdark. However, their efforts always proved fruitless, and eventually the mind flayers gave up their schemes.
Several common types of mutates exist. The individuals with stat blocks presented
in this section are found in the preceding adventure, although other mutates exist. Some creatures are more prone to becoming Far Realm mutates, such as the cloaker and otyugh mutate;otyugh.
Mutates
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
the Underdark. However, their efforts always proved fruitless, and eventually the mind flayers gave up their schemes.
Several common types of mutates exist. The individuals with stat blocks presented
in this section are found in the preceding adventure, although other mutates exist. Some creatures are more prone to becoming Far Realm mutates, such as the cloaker mutate;cloaker and otyugh
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
mutates exist. The individuals with stat blocks presented in this section are found in the preceding adventure, although other mutates exist. Some creatures are more prone to becoming Far Realm mutates
Monsters
Locathah Rising
Hearth of Moonlight and Shadow. At the start of a short or long rest, Amble can touch a point in space, and an invisible, 30-foot-radius sphere of magic appears, centered on that point. Total cover
blocks the sphere.
While within the sphere, Amble and their allies gain a +5 bonus to Dexterity (Stealth) and Wisdom (Perception) checks, and any light from open flames in the sphere isn’t
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
psurlons, mind flayers, and githyanki. When dealing with others, astral elves customarily cover their faces with ornate visors, becoming faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
becoming an eldritch lich.
Like other liches, eldritch liches are spellcasters who have cheated death, but an eldritch lich does so by allowing a Great Old One to implant a Far Realm parasite in the lich
, the Night Serpent
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Ghaunadaur
5
Zargon, the Returner
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That Which Lurks
Necrotic, Poison
Half Cover
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A target with half cover has a +2 bonus to AC and Dexterity saving throws. A target has half cover if an obstacle blocks at least half of its body. The obstacle might be a low wall, a large piece of furniture, a narrow tree trunk, or a creature, whether that creature is an enemy or a friend.
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
numerous invaders, including psurlons, mind flayers, and githyanki. When dealing with others, astral elves customarily cover their faces with ornate visors, becoming faceless extensions of their gods
Monsters
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
restrained, it has total cover against attacks and other effects outside the kraken, and it takes 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage at the start
the kraken’s next turn.Hidden in a deep, dark underwater pit near the Styes, this creature bears the mark of the dark god Tharizdun’s madness. Becoming more independent every day, it
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
eons, astral elves have clashed with numerous invaders, including psurlons, mind flayers, and githyanki. When dealing with others, astral elves customarily cover their faces with ornate visors, becoming
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
, and githyanki. When dealing with others, astral elves customarily cover their faces with ornate visors, becoming faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
treasure plundered fall to the bottom of the ordning, becoming outcasts known as fog giants. Cut off from their proper place in society, they become raiders and marauders who seek to reclaim their
the chosen prize. A giant might undertake a carefully planned robbery, making extensive use of magic to cover their presence. Or it might engage in a brute-force raid that involves tearing off the
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
visitors. Over the eons, astral elves have clashed with numerous invaders, including psurlons, mind flayers, and githyanki. When dealing with others, astral elves customarily cover their faces with
ornate visors, becoming faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
blocks line of sight. When the wall appears, each creature in its area must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or have the grappled condition (escape DC 15). A creature must make this saving throw
. During daylight hours, it emits bright light, but at night, it never reaches full darkness, becoming dim light instead.
Memory Loss. Unless otherwise stated, a creature that leaves the domain must make a
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
trapped in the crystal, which is immovable. If the saving throw succeeds, the crystal shatters and nothing else happens. A creature trapped in the crystal is stunned, has total cover against attacks and
solstice, with divine power far beyond what is reflected in the stat blocks presented here.
After finishing a long rest, Auril regains any of her forms that were destroyed, provided at least one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Half Cover A target with half cover has a +2 bonus to AC and Dexterity saving throws. A target has half cover if an obstacle blocks at least half of its body. The obstacle might be a low wall, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Half Cover A target with half cover has a +2 bonus to AC and Dexterity saving throws. A target has half cover if an obstacle blocks at least half of its body. The obstacle might be a low wall, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
. Monster stat blocks referenced in these adventures appear in chapter 3 or the Monster Manual. When play takes place in locations with NPCs described in the “Facility Staff” section, those NPCs take cover or run if combat breaks out.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
22. Guard Post Walls. Interlocking stone tiles cover the floor and walls of this 10-foot-high room.
Portcullis. An iron portcullis blocks the tunnel to the south. The portcullis can be forcibly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Dimensional Seal A dimensional seal is a massive stone slab covered with a complex pattern of runes and sigils. The seal projects an invisible field in a 2-mile radius. This field blocks all forms of
from becoming coterminous with Eberron. If enough of these seals are destroyed, there could be dire consequences for the world.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Dimensional Seal A dimensional seal is a massive stone slab covered with a complex pattern of runes and sigils. The seal projects an invisible field in a 2-mile radius. This field blocks all forms of
from becoming coterminous with Eberron. If enough of these seals are destroyed, there could be dire consequences for the world.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
persists through the day, becoming more obnoxious without getting any more generous. Unless the character takes special precautions, the object disappears overnight. If the character accuses the NPC publicly
provided perfect cover for a little nighttime thievery and took the missing item. To find the item, characters need to surreptitiously search people’s bags and wagons, since few people will agree to have their belongings rifled through as if they were common thieves — especially not a common thief.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
General Features Unless otherwise specified, the floor and walls of the dungeon are sandstone blocks and flagstones. The walls are cool to the touch, and the air is cold. Map 11.1: Tomb of
lord tombs. A few chambers of the tomb have the appearance of opulent and well-kept rooms suitable for a noble archmage. This effect is an illusion, however, failing to cover the rank scent of dust and decay.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
upstanding mothers served as city clerks. But when they began investigating financial irregularities, the unscrupulous mayor framed them for embezzlement to cover his own corruption. The only evidence of the
-corruption work by becoming a city’s clerk and a member of the Golden Vault. Meera lives and breathes city protocols, procedures, and statutes. She also understands that sometimes doing the right thing means operating outside the law.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
. Environment. The walls are made of rough-hewn stone in some places and neat-fitting stone blocks in others. Stone tiles cover the floor. Lighting. The cave is unlit, and its denizens rely on Darkvision
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
persists through the day, becoming more obnoxious without getting any more generous. Unless the character takes special precautions, the object disappears overnight. If the character accuses the NPC publicly
provided perfect cover for a little nighttime thievery and took the missing item. To find the item, characters need to surreptitiously search people’s bags and wagons, since few people will agree to have their belongings rifled through as if they were common thieves—especially not a common thief.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
General Features Unless otherwise specified, the floor and walls of the dungeon are sandstone blocks and flagstones. The walls are cool to the touch and the air is cold. Ceilings. The tomb’s ceilings
appearance of opulent and well-kept rooms suitable for a noble archmage. This effect is an illusion, however, failing to cover the rank scent of dust and decay. Diderius’s magic also guides those who show proper respect.
Map 11.1: Tomb of Diderius
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
structure is open, airy, and constructed of stone blocks. The floors are hardwood, and the bedroom, study, trophy room, and dining room have carpets that cover most of the floor space in those rooms. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
48. Hound of the Bat The description below assumes that the characters entered the room by traveling through the chute and pushing aside the pewter cover. The tunnel comes out at the bottom of a
stone ring that, from inside the room, resembles a well. (If they entered from the west, the pewter cover is still in place.) This room is small and plainly decorated. On the north and south sides are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
mind flayers gave up their schemes. Several common types of mutates exist. The individuals with stat blocks presented in this section are found in the preceding adventure, although other mutates exist
. Some creatures are more prone to becoming Far Realm mutates, such as the cloaker and otyugh presented below. Mutates often gain psionic abilities, grow wings, become covered in otherworldly slime, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
19, and area 20), they are dressed with well-fitted stone blocks. Floors. All floors are smooth, natural stone. Light. None unless otherwise indicated. The boxed text assumes that the characters have
light sources or darkvision. Stalagmites. Found in many of the natural caverns, these spires of rock rise up from the floor and can be used for cover (see “Cover” in the Basic Rules). BOOMING WAVES
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Portcullises Typically made of iron or wood, a portcullis blocks a passage or an archway until it is raised into the ceiling by a winch and chain. Creatures within 5 feet of a lowered portcullis can
make ranged attacks or cast spells through it, and they have Three-Quarters Cover against attacks, spells, and other effects originating from the opposite side. A portcullis can also be attacked and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
are dressed with well-fitted stone blocks. Floors All floors are smooth, natural stone. Light None. The boxed text assumes the characters have light sources or darkvision. Stalagmites Found in many
of the natural caverns, these rock spires can provide cover. Booming Waves
The rhythmic thunder of pounding waves echoes throughout the mine—loud enough to make the stone underfoot vibrate. The waves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
3 feet of mortared fill sandwiched between 1-foot-thick courses of hard stone blocks. Interior walls are 1-foot-thick worked stone. Arrow slits in the castle walls are positioned 10 feet above the
ground and 4 feet above the interior floors. A creature on one side of an arrow slit gains three-quarters cover against attacks from the other side.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
thick, with 3 feet of mortared fill sandwiched between 1-foot-thick courses of hard stone blocks. Interior walls are 1-foot-thick worked stone. Arrow slits in the castle walls are 10 feet above the
outside ground level, 4 feet above the interior floor level, 8 inches wide, and 4 feet high. A creature on one side of an arrow slit gains three-quarters cover against attacks from the other side (see