body before deities continues risk

Control Water

Spells Player’s Handbook

repeat the same effect or choose a different one. Flood. You cause the water level of all standing water in the area to rise by as much as 20 feet. If you choose an area in a large body of water, you

directions. The water in the area moves as you direct it, but once it moves beyond the spell’s area, it resumes its flow based on the terrain. The water continues to move in the direction you

Rubble From A Rubble Golem

Equipment

Combat Utility Whimsy 16 11 15 When the animus of a rubble golem falls silent, some amount of magic continues to radiate from the chunks of debris that its body was formed

Darkling Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

, and doing so wizens the creature, much like the effect of rapid aging. For this reason, darklings cover every part of their body with clothing when exposure to light is a risk. The light a darkling

Death Flash. When the darkling dies, nonmagical light flashes out from it in a 10-foot radius as its body and possessions, other than metal or magic objects, burn to ash. Any creature in that area

Darkling Elder Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

part of their body with clothing when exposure to light is a risk. The light a darkling absorbs over the course of its lifetime explodes outward when the darkling dies, incinerating the creature and

Death Burn. When the darkling elder dies, magical light flashes out from it in a 10-foot radius as its body and possessions, other than metal or magic objects, burn to ash. Any creature in that area

Telescopic Transporter

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

This enormous telescope allows you to view distant celestial objects, including stars, Wildspace systems, and Astral Sea phenomena like the cities of deities or the petrified husks of dead gods

. After spending 1 hour calibrating the telescope, you can attempt to travel to the planet or celestial body at which the telescope is currently pointed. At the end of the hour, make a DC 17 Intelligence

Flesh Golem Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. Once the golem goes berserk, it continues to do so until it is destroyed or regains all its hit points. The golem's creator, if within 60 feet of the berserk golem, can try to calm it by speaking

body parts stitched and bolted together into a muscled brute imbued with formidable strength. Powerful enchantments protect it, deflecting spells and all but the most potent weapons.Lightning, Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Adamantine

Headless Iron Golem

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

beneath its feet. Iron golems wield enormous blades to extend their reach, and all can belch clouds of deadly poison. An iron golem's body is smelted with rare tinctures and admixtures. Though other

. If the golem is left without instructions or is incapacitated, it continues to follow its last orders to the best of its ability. When it can't fulfill its orders, a golem might react violently — or

Rot Troll

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

necrotic energy as it regenerates can develop a symbiotic relationship with that deathly power. The troll’s body withers, and the flesh falls away from the body as quickly as it forms. Eventually a

fears the plots and ambitions of other deities. Vaprak’s troll worshipers believe this god devours the souls of those who have been cooked or digested (slain by fire or acid). Otherwise, the god spits the soul back into the world to regenerate a new body.Necrotic

Neogi Pirate

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

’s place in the hierarchy—and they must defer to those of higher station or risk harsh punishment. Neogi A neogi looks like an outsize spider with an eel’s neck and head. It can

poison the body and the mind of its targets and can subjugate even beings that are physically superior. Neogi usually dwell in far-flung locations on the Material Plane, as well as on the Astral Plane

Burnished Hart

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

":"damage","rollAction":"Charge","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. Heated Body. A creature that touches

the hart or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Heated Body","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. Sure-Footed

Tomb Guardian

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

. Once the golem goes berserk, it continues to do so until it is destroyed or regains all its hit points. The golem's creator, if within 60 feet of the berserk golem, can try to calm it by speaking

);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Spiked Gauntlets","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.A flesh golem is a grisly assortment of humanoid body parts stitched and bolted

Reduced-threat Flesh Golem

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

. Once the golem goes berserk, it continues to do so until it is destroyed or regains all its hit points. The golem's creator, if within 60 feet of the berserk golem, can try to calm it by speaking

","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.A flesh golem is a grisly assortment of humanoid body parts stitched and bolted together into a muscled brute imbued with formidable strength. Powerful

Deathlock Wight

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

to life or its body is destroyed. The deathlock can have no more than twelve zombies under its control at one time. Grave Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit

with an evil patron runs the risk of rising from the dead as a deathlock, a foul Undead driven to serve its otherworldly patron. An powerful necromancer might also discover the wicked methods of

Fiendish Flesh Golem

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

. Once the golem goes berserk, it continues to do so until it is destroyed or regains all its hit points. If the golem’s creator is within 60 feet of the berserk golem, the creator can try to

","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.A fiendish flesh golem is a particularly big flesh golem made of stitched-together body parts from devils, demons, yugoloths, and other fiends. As these parts

Naiad

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, naiads gather to revel in nature’s might. Individual naiads often grow fixated with a single type or body of water, potentially preferring a deep sea trench, coastline, or river system above

interplay of wild animals, or other cosmic forces. Occasionally, though, groups of the same kind of nymphs congregate in a place of natural power or beauty. In times of special need, deities tied to

Nilbog

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

that cause disorder unless they are appeased. Goblins have no name for this deity and dare not give it one, lest Maglubiyet use its name to ensnare and crush it as he did their other deities. They

possess another goblin. The only way to keep a nilbog from wreaking havoc is to treat it well and give it respect and praise. Among fey courts, the risk of attracting a nilbog has given rise to the

Spirit Troll

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

psychic energy can take a nonphysical form upon regenerating. The troll’s psyche survives, but the body is as insubstantial as shadow. The troll might be unaware of the transition—the

, greenish creature strongly resembling a troll. Vaprak is given to fits of mindless destruction and uncontrollably fears the plots and ambitions of other deities. Vaprak’s troll worshipers believe

Hermit - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

fortunately, maintaining that deception might require you to stay in hiding until you actually are. 3 You study the puzzles of mortal natures. You’ve seen followers of evil deities perform

miracles for the helpless at Twin Songs, and you’ve seen patriars who worship good deities turn their backs on the poor daily. Bearing witness to such things, and meditating on their

Control Water Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

includes a shore, the flooding water spills over onto dry land. If you choose an area in a large body of water, you instead create a 20-foot tall wave that travels from one side of the area to the other

beyond the spell's area, it resumes its flow based on the terrain conditions. The water continues to move in the direction you chose until the spell ends or you choose a different effect. Whirlpool

Neogi

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

to those of higher station or risk harsh punishment. Neogi A neogi looks like an outsize spider with an eel’s neck and head. It can poison the body and the mind of its targets and can

Dhampir

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

overindulge their thirst risk losing control and forever viewing others as prey. Those who resist might find exceptional ways of controlling their urges or suppress them through constant, molar-grinding

changed your body, making you reliant on others for vital fluids. Dhampirs in the Domains of Dread When creating a dhampir, ask your DM if it makes sense for your character to have ties to

Cradle of the Stone Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Awakening of the Scion. The cradle is a container for the scion of Skoraeus. When the cradle drops to 0 hit points, its body crumbles to dust. The scion instantly appears in the space the cradle

scion continues to pursue the art that ornamented its dreams, seeking to mold and shape stone into beautiful elegance. If it needs more raw materials, the scion can transform a living creature in its

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the battlefield. The followers of all

hatred of the civilized races of the world and their need to satisfy the demands of their deities, the orcs know that if they fight well and bring glory to their tribe, Gruumsh will call them home to

Cradle of the Fire Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Awakening of the Scion. The cradle is a container for the scion of Surtur. When the cradle drops to 0 hit points, its body hardens and crumbles to ash. The scion instantly appears in the space the

rage. If intruders disturb its resting place, the fire scion’s cradle rises as a bipedal juggernaut of molten rock. Sometimes miners risk their lives to find rich veins of ore in a scion&rsquo

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

crawl to make progress. In places where a tunnel opens into a chasm and continues on the other side, the kobolds might connect the two passages with a rope bridge or some other rickety structure

other useful items, but if they are at risk of discovery, they run away rather than attack anyone in the house. By fleeing before they can be seen or identified, they avoid getting into a situation

Choldrith

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

could lay eggs that birthed more chitines (and the rare choldrith) and could direct the chitines in their work. But the devotees soon realized their mistake—choldriths belonged to Lolth, body

supervisors. The choldriths continually jockey for position, although they rarely confront one another in a way that puts the colony at risk. The colony is ruled by a sovereign, who determines which colony

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

would prefer the position were filled by someone more like himself, but Bargrivyek was all he was left with after Maglubiyet’s conquest. Although both deities are ultimately beholden to

they displease Maglubiyet, but the few priests among them do tend small shrines and interpret the body of legends about their gods. Nomog-Geaya’s priests always wield his favored weapons, a

Inheritor

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

trinket 4 An article of clothing 5 A piece of jewelry 6 An arcane book or formulary 7 A written story, song, poem, or secret 8 A tattoo or other body marking

blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure. 3 The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again. 4 I have a weakness for the vices of the

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Divine Being. Auril can’t be surprised and can’t be changed into another form against her will. Divine Rejuvenation. When Auril drops to 0 hit points, her body collapses into shards of

icicle from her body and hurls it into an unoccupied space she can see within 20 feet of her, where it magically transforms into an ice mephit (see its entry in the Monster Manual). The mephit acts

Topaz Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

love gazing upon it, but I abhor being wet. 4 Why should I risk damaging my splendid physique when I can fight with the power of my mind? 5 I am predictable only in my unpredictability

Creatures 1 Moved by pity, a giant eagle continues bringing food to an abandoned topaz dragon wyrmling, despite the wyrmling’s attempts to eat the eagle. 2 A pseudodragon who is

Auril (First Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Divine Being. Auril can’t be surprised and can’t be changed into another form against her will. Divine Rejuvenation. When Auril drops to 0 hit points, her body turns to slush and melts

Frost.First Form In her first form, Auril appears as a hunched, 7-foot-tall biped with the head of a snowy owl, black talons, cloven hooves, and grayish-white wolf fur covering her body from the neck down

Assassin Bug

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

heart, consuming it and killing the host unless they are quickly destroyed. After gorging themselves on the host's body over several days, the maggots emerge as juvenile assassin bugs, ready to

infest and overwhelm an unprepared population. Desperate rulers discovering that settlements are at risk often order entire neighborhoods or whole villages burned at the first sign of infestation. Within

Dangers in Baldur's Gate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Dangers in Baldur’s Gate Crime is a powerful force in the city. Fearsome creatures hunt along cobbled streets, and the worship of evil deities continues to rise.

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

wings are attached to their front legs and can fold in close to the body, allowing deep dragons to easily maneuver through relatively narrow tunnels. Deep dragons often hoard secrets, delighting in

Dragon Personality Traits d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"} Trait 1 I will not risk injury at the hands of weaker creatures—especially while I can

Dangers in Baldur's Gate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

Dangers in Baldur’s Gate Crime is a powerful force in the city. Fearsome creatures hunt along cobbled streets, and the worship of evil deities continues to rise.

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