body bravery diffusing contests rebuke

Skyjek Roc

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

enemies on the ground, and engage flying foes. The shape of a Skyjek roc's body makes it relatively easy to saddle and ride, and it is typically equipped with armor plating on its head and chest

. Skyjek rocs are headstrong and impulsive, but their bravery makes them ideal mounts for the Boros knights.

Hexton Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

hexton dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving behind anything it was carrying. Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the hexton fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack

spell fails and has no effect. Lightning Rebuke. When a creature within 120 feet of the hexton damages it, the hexton magically retaliates with an arc of lightning. The creature must make a DC 17

Vanifer

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

Funeral Pyre. When Vanifer drops to 0 hit points, her body is consumed in a flash of fire and smoke. Anything she was wearing or carrying is left behind among ashes. Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If

, produce flame, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): burning hands, chromatic orb, hellish rebuke, shield 2nd level (3 slots): darkness, detect thoughts, misty step, scorching ray 3rd level (3 slots

Troll Mutate

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Mutation. When the troll mutate is created, it gains one of four possible body mutations at random;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Mutation"}: 1, Elastic Body; 2, Psionic Mirror

; 3, Spell Scarred; or 4, Winged Form. This mutation determines certain traits in this stat block. Amorphous (Elastic Body Only). The mutate can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch without

Vecna the Archlich

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Vecna, Afterthought is a Dagger, +2;+2 Dagger. Undying. If Vecna is slain, his soul refuses to accept its fate and lives on as a disembodied spirit that fashions a new body for itself after 1d100

;{"diceNotation":"1d100", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Undying"} years. Vecna’s new body appears within 100 miles of where he was slain. When the new body is complete, Vecna regains all his hit

Priest of Osybus (Ectoplasmic)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

of Osybus on the priest’s body must be destroyed. The tattoo is invulnerable while the priest has at least 1 hit point. The tattoo is otherwise an object with AC 15, and it is immune to poison

, the creature dies, and its soul is trapped in the priest’s body, manifesting as a shadowy Soul Tattoo on the priest. The soul is freed if the priest dies. Necrotic Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +7

Priest of Osybus (Spectral)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

prevent this revival, the Tattoo of Osybus on the priest’s body must be destroyed. The tattoo is invulnerable while the priest has at least 1 hit point. The tattoo is otherwise an object with AC

smaller creature to 0 hit points, the creature dies, and its soul is trapped in the priest’s body, manifesting as a shadowy Soul Tattoo on the priest. The soul is freed if the priest dies. Necrotic

Priest of Osybus (Vampiric)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

body must be destroyed. The tattoo is invulnerable while the priest has at least 1 hit point. The tattoo is otherwise an object with AC 15, and it is immune to poison and psychic damage. It has 15 hit

trapped in the priest’s body, manifesting as a shadowy Soul Tattoo on the priest. The soul is freed if the priest dies. Necrotic Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType

Priest of Osybus (Dread)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

this revival, the Tattoo of Osybus on the priest’s body must be destroyed. The tattoo is invulnerable while the priest has at least 1 hit point. The tattoo is otherwise an object with AC 15, and

creature to 0 hit points, the creature dies, and its soul is trapped in the priest’s body, manifesting as a shadowy Soul Tattoo on the priest. The soul is freed if the priest dies. Necrotic Bolt

Priest of Osybus

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

boon, it revives at the start of its next turn with half its hit points restored, and its creature type is now Undead. To prevent this revival, the Tattoo of Osybus on the priest’s body must be

the priest’s body, manifesting as a shadowy Soul Tattoo on the priest. The soul is freed if the priest dies. Necrotic Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit

Priest of Osybus (Deathly)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

restored, and its creature type is now Undead. To prevent this revival, the Tattoo of Osybus on the priest’s body must be destroyed. The tattoo is invulnerable while the priest has at least 1 hit

next turn. If this damage reduces a Medium or smaller creature to 0 hit points, the creature dies, and its soul is trapped in the priest’s body, manifesting as a shadowy Soul Tattoo on the

Elturel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

or distant sun. When the characters meet Ontharr Frume, they find him to be a good-natured paladin of Torm, the god of heroics and bravery. He is a man of action who loves jokes and pranks, a stiff

, provided they consider continual drinking, arm-wrestling, horseback riding contests, sparring, and weapon training to be a good time. If the players don’t realize it, Erlanthar finds a quiet moment

Elturel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

or distant sun. Ontharr Frume When the characters meet Ontharr Frume, they find him to be a good-natured paladin of Torm, the god of heroics and bravery. He is a man of action who loves jokes and

Frume’s company, provided they consider continual drinking, arm-wrestling, horseback riding contests, sparring, and weapon training to be a good time. If the players don’t realize it, Erlanthar finds

Priest of Osybus (Blazing)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Tattoo of Osybus on the priest’s body must be destroyed. The tattoo is invulnerable while the priest has at least 1 hit point. The tattoo is otherwise an object with AC 15, and it is immune to

threat posed by Osybus and his disciples raised alarms far and wide. In response, the Ulmist Inquisition and the then-mortal Count Strahd von Zarovich faced the lich in battle. Their bravery would have

Skyjek Roc

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

roc’s body makes it relatively easy to saddle and ride, and it is typically equipped with armor plating on its head and chest. Skyjek rocs are headstrong and impulsive, but their bravery makes them ideal

Fireside Contests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge

Fireside Contests The Fireside contests are described below. They can be run in any order. The rules of the Fireside contests are as follows. Competitors. Any number of characters can partake in each

awards the party a potion of flying. Stone Giant’s Resolve Each competitor must sit or stand atop a wooden post beneath a roaring waterfall. If a competitor’s body ceases to be in contact with the

L5. Workshop

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

near the passage serve as tables for human corpses. Severed body parts sit in baskets by the corpses, covered in dry gore. A figure in a dark hood stands by the third table, its back to you. Matted

the west. The hooded figure is a zombie, and five crawling claws hide among the other body parts in the baskets. If intruders do anything other than turn back, the monsters attack. The “Lord of

Worshiping Iroas

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

Worshiping Iroas Iroas is interested not in pretty words, but in great deeds. The faithful of Iroas show their piety by comporting themselves well in contests of athleticism or skill. Swearing an

wreath, is the opportunity to be visited by Iroas himself. (SLAWOMIR MANIAK) MYTHS OF IROAS The myths told about Iroas’s deeds acclaim his valor and bravery as well as his inflexibility and

Melee Attacks

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

typical monster makes a melee attack when it strikes with its claws, horns, teeth, tentacles, or other body part. A few spells also involve making a melee attack. Most creatures have a 5-foot reach and

. Contests in Combat Battle often involves pitting your prowess against that of your foe. Such a challenge is represented by a contest. This section includes the most common contests that require an action

Melee Attacks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

typical monster makes a melee attack when it strikes with its claws, horns, teeth, tentacles, or other body part. A few spells also involve making a melee attack. Most creatures have a 5-foot reach and

smaller than you. CONTESTS IN COMBAT Battle often involves pitting your prowess against that of your foe. Such a challenge is represented by a contest. This section includes the most common

Orc Lairs

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

their strength and bravery to the elders of the tribe. Even if space is available in the stronghold, they often live outside the entrance in crude bivouacs and roughshod fortifications, protecting

their differences or engage in contests of strength. War Chief’s Quarters Adjacent to the main chamber is the room where the war chief resides, holds council, and hands out blessings or punishments

Trolls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

it from beyond its reach or to escape through a small tunnel, the troll amalgam tears off a piece of its own body and hurls it at the creature. These body parts eventually regenerate into full trolls

. Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Mutation. When the troll mutate is created, it gains one of four possible body mutations at random: 1, Elastic Body; 2, Psionic Mirror; 3, Spell Scarred

Yartar

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

Fortuitous Happenstance. The Shieldmeet festival features a number of games of chance, skill, and bravery, from dice and darts, to drunken running, to wrestling and other physical contests

later revealed to have been her lover. His body was found in the river, with the soaked remnant of what appeared to be Nestra Ruthiol’s favorite cloak. That she loudly and publicly argued with Palyr’s

Hexton Modron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Combat Ready. The hexton has advantage on initiative rolls. Disintegration. If the hexton dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving

. If the spell is 4th level or higher, the hexton makes an Intelligence check (DC 10 + the spell’s level). On a success, the spell fails and has no effect. Lightning Rebuke. When a creature within

Lamia

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

villages, concealed by the lamia’s magic as they attack. A lamia has a beautiful humanoid upper body that merges into a powerful four-legged leonine form. Its vicious black claws speak to its

other in elaborate contests for the lamia’s amusement. Vain Predators. Always anxious to gain more wealth and thralls, a lamia uses a pool of water or a mirror in conjunction with a scrying spell to

Priests of Osybus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Zarovich faced the lich in battle. Their bravery would have been for naught if Osybus’s disciples hadn’t betrayed him. Fearing that their master would eventually consume their souls, the disciples aided

receives a new boon, it revives at the start of its next turn with half its hit points restored, and its creature type is now Undead. To prevent this revival, the Tattoo of Osybus on the priest’s body

Customizing a Horror

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

Customizing a Horror Horrors share some common body types but vary wildly in other characteristics. A particular horror’s form might incorporate elements that resemble fiendish, insectile, or

following spells, requiring no material components: 3/day: darkness 1/day each: fear (shadow horror and skittering horror only), phantasmal killer (skittering horror only) 4 Psychic Rebuke. When the

Nymphs

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

fixated with a single type or body of water, potentially preferring a deep sea trench, coastline, or river system above all others. Over time, such a resident nymph often becomes connected with their

bolt (see “Actions” below) 3/day: burning hands 1/day each: hellish rebuke (see “Reactions” below), scorching ray Invisible in Fire. The oread is invisible while fully immersed in fire. Magic

Annam and the Ordning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

and many other exploits, she demonstrated not just her giant-sized might but also her bravery (bordering on foolhardiness), her talent for trickery (often aided by magical illusions), and her

cleverer of the two, often outwitting his brother in contests where Thrym’s greater strength might otherwise let him prevail. Their history of competition ranges from striving to outdo each other in

Mutiny

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

hadozee then shudders as a horned ghost vacates his body, cackles, and disappears. Flinch blinks his eyes back into focus, then says in his normal voice, “Do I smell smoke?” Flinch remembers nothing of

what has transpired. Agony the ghost took possession of him long enough to deliver its rebuke, then vanished and took refuge in the Last Breath’s cargo hold. Gargenhale encourages the characters to

Merchant Princes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

. Ekene-Afa Deals in weapons, shields, traveling gear, rain catchers, saddles, wagons, and canoes Ekene-Afa (LG female Chultan human gladiator) won numerous gladiatorial contests in Port Nyanzaru’s arena

. Most of her body is hidden under billowy robes and tightly wrapped black bandages. Jessamine trades in plants, herbs, poison, and sanctioned assassination. Murder is illegal in Port Nyanzaru, as it is

Eternal Flame Cultists

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

fire shield burns for 10 minutes after the flamewrath dies, consuming its body. Actions Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4

body and scattering its armor as shrapnel. Creatures within 10 feet of the razerblast when it explodes must succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) piercing damage on a failed save

Market Ward

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

. Members hone their bodies and minds through rigorous conditioning, and they regularly challenge others in the Market Ward to contests of artistic, athletic, or spiritual prowess. Because Ciphers tend to

defend dungeons on other worlds Great Gymnasium The Transcendent Order’s headquarters is the Great Gymnasium, a temple to body, mind, and spirit, hewed from marble and veined with gold. In addition to

Secondary Tables

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

on your body, and you are missing an ear, 1d3 fingers, or 1d4 toes. 11–20 You suffered a grievous injury. Although the wound healed, it still pains you from time to time. 21–30 You were wounded, but

acquitted yourself well in battle and are remembered as a hero. You might have received a medal for your bravery. Weird Stuff d12 What Happened 1 You were turned into a toad and remained in that

Arcane Brotherhood

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

and is destroyed. Reactions Banishing Rebuke (Recharges after a Long Rest). When Avarice is damaged by a creature that she can see within 60 feet of her, she can banish that creature to a frigid

DC 14 Charisma saving throw or be possessed by the ghost; the ghost then disappears, and the target is incapacitated and loses control of its body. The ghost now controls the body but doesn’t deprive

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