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Malaxxix

Monsters The Book of Many Things

damage, and the target can’t take reactions until the end of Malaxxix’s next turn. Hit or Miss: The hammer then magically returns to Malaxxix’s hand. Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: +12

worthwhile. When Malaxxix deigns to speak with others, the fiend displays grandiloquent diction and a pompous demeanor—a stark contrast to the yugoloth’s usual fury. Curse of Malaxxix A creature

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

hold and controls their actions. In contrast, lizardfolk see emotions as traits assigned to other creatures, objects, and situations. A lizardfolk doesn’t think, “I’m scared.&rdquo

emotion and empathy. The same label serves as an apt depiction of lizardfolk. Lacking any internal emotional reactions, lizardfolk behave in a distant manner. They don’t mourn fallen comrades or

Developments

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

Developments If the characters defeat Arauthator, the reactions of Oyaviggaton’s other inhabitants are dependent on whether the dragon is killed or driven off. If Arauthator is killed, the ice toads

grieve, but they won’t take any action against the characters. In contrast, the kobolds are furious with grief, throwing themselves at the characters in frenzied, suicidal attacks. The ice trolls

Developments

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

Developments If the characters defeat Arauthator, the reactions of Oyaviggaton’s other inhabitants are dependent on whether the dragon is killed or driven off. If Arauthator is killed, the ice toads

grieve, but they won’t take any action against the characters. In contrast, the kobolds are furious with grief, throwing themselves at the characters in frenzied, suicidal attacks. The ice trolls

Confusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Confusion Level 4 Enchantment (Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 90 feet Components: V, S, M (three nut shells) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute Each creature

in a 10-foot-radius Sphere centered on a point you choose within range must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw, or that target can’t take Bonus Actions or Reactions and must roll 1d10 at the start of

Slow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Slow Level 3 Transmutation (Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 120 feet Components: V, S, M (a drop of molasses) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute You alter time around

halved, it takes a −2 penalty to AC and Dexterity saving throws, and it can’t take Reactions. On its turns, it can take either an action or a Bonus Action, not both, and it can make only one attack if it

Slow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Slow Level 3 Transmutation (Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 120 feet Components: V, S, M (a drop of molasses) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute You alter time around

halved, it takes a −2 penalty to AC and Dexterity saving throws, and it can’t take Reactions. On its turns, it can take either an action or a Bonus Action, not both, and it can make only one attack if it

Confusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Confusion Level 4 Enchantment (Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard) Casting Time: Action Range: 90 feet Components: V, S, M (three nut shells) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute Each creature

in a 10-foot-radius Sphere centered on a point you choose within range must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw, or that target can’t take Bonus Actions or Reactions and must roll 1d10 at the start of

Silverquill Scholars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Apprentice Silverquill Apprentice Medium or Small Humanoid (Bard), Any Alignment Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor) Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8) Speed 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 14 (+2

(spell save DC 12): At will: dancing lights, friends 1/day each: command, mage armor Reactions Rousing Verse. When a creature the apprentice can see within 30 feet of it fails a saving throw, the

Blood Drinker Vampire

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

they remain capable of experiencing all the delights of their corporeal forms. In contrast to Orzhov spirits, they also retain their personalities, which are almost uniformly cruel. Blood Bond

. Reactions Parry. The vampire adds 3 to its AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so, the vampire must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon. WINONA NELSON

Edgin Darvis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery

Humanoid (Bard), Chaotic Good Armor Class 14 (leather armor) Hit Points 110 (17d8 + 34) Speed 30 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 16 (+3) CON 14 (+2) INT 14 (+2) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 18

, message 3/day each: charm person, disguise self 1/day: suggestion Reactions Inspiring Words (3/Day). When a creature Edgin can see within 60 feet of himself fails an ability check, an attack roll

Shadow Dragon Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

short-lived relationships, though, as most shadow dragons can scarcely bear the bleakness of their own existence. Shadow Dragon Wyrmling Connections d6 Connected Creatures 1 A bard befriends

. 4 A shadow dragon wyrmling and a shadow demon have become unlikely companions as they compare and contrast their parallel evolutions. 5 Two shadow dragon wyrmlings of different dragon kinds

Using Malaxxix in a Game

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

who regards any opportunity to inflict misery on others as worthwhile. When Malaxxix deigns to speak with others, the fiend displays grandiloquent diction and a pompous demeanor—a stark contrast to the

any combination. Forge Hammer. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 10 ft. or range 60/180 ft., one target. Hit: 28 (4d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage, and the target can’t take reactions until

Classes

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

pragmatic terms of strategy and maneuvering, and see herself as just a pawn in a much larger game. A cleric, by contrast, might see himself as a willing servant in a god’s unfolding plan or a conflict

d12 Strength Strength & Constitution Light and medium armor, shields, simple and martial weapons Bard An inspiring magician whose power echoes the music of creation d8

Cloud Giant Destiny Gambler

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

. Cloud Giant Destiny Gambler Huge Giant (Bard), Any Alignment Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 337 (27d12 + 162) Speed 40 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover) STR 27 (+8) DEX 12 (+1) CON

of the giant’s next turn or until a strong wind disperses it. Reactions Negate Spell (Requires Cloud Rune). When the giant sees a creature within 60 feet of itself casting a spell, the giant tries

Island Theme

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

hunters (see appendix C) and 3d10 locathah (see appendix C) Alien Inhabitant Reactions d6 Reaction 1 The inhabitants try to force the characters to serve their leader. 2 The inhabitants demand the

scouts, 4d10 guards 5 1d4 stone golems, 1d4 mages, and 3d10 guards 6 1 shield guardian, 2d4 knights, 2d6 priests, and 6d10 commoners Sanctum Island Reactions d6 Reaction 1 The characters are allowed

Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

have an action readied, you can make an opportunity attack, which causes you to stop readying. Can a bonus action be used as an action or vice versa? For example, can a bard use a bonus action to grant

a Bardic Inspiration die and an action to cast healing word? No. Actions and bonus actions aren’t interchangeable. In the example, the bard could use Bardic Inspiration or healing word on a turn, not

Howling Hatred Cultists

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

). Actions Multiattack. The hurricane makes two melee attacks. Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage. Reactions Deflect

the Howling Hatred. In contrast to their hurricane counterparts in the air cult, skyweavers embrace the worship of Elemental Evil for a quick path to power. With little experience wielding the might

Searching for Dran Enterprises

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

helping the bard land a paying gig at a tavern, or seeking out one of the Ships or the loremasters of the Arcane Brotherhood to learn of his father. Helping Dabahl could lead to an encounter with a guild

, some players will simply ignore Dabahl and Noriel. That’s okay. Let the characters’ reactions take things in a different direction, and have a different NPC provide the same information. However, always

Monsters F - M

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

until the end of its next turn: its speed is halved, it takes a −2 penalty to AC and Dexterity saving throws, it can’t use reactions or Multiattack, and on its turn, it can use either an action or a

spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following bard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): blade ward, vicious mockery 1st level (4 slots

World-Shaking Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

: a prominent playwright, bard, or court fool in whose words, art, or performance the people perceive universal truth. On a smaller scale, this might be an influential local poet, minstrel, satirist

(or unlucky) ones who survived? Describe what the area looks like after the disaster, in contrast to how it looked before. 4. Assault or Invasion One of the most common world-shaking events, an

Areas of the Sanctum

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

swashbuckler; see appendix B) and Agorn Fuoco (NE male Turami human bard; see appendix B). Vevette is relaxing in a chair, while Agorn strums a lyre. An alabaster staircase ascends 10 feet to area E9

wooden chairs. The table stands out in stark contrast against the alabaster walls and floor. If they haven’t been drawn elsewhere, two of Manshoon’s followers are sparring and engaged in mock

Metallic Dragons

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

one. Slowing Breath. The dragon exhales gas in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 22 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature can’t use reactions, its

Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature can’t use reactions, its speed is halved, and it can’t make more than one attack on its turn. In addition, the creature can use either an action

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