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Returning 35 results for 'both before desire could remain'.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
revenge against its target doesn’t end a slithering tracker’s existence or its hunger for blood. Some slithering trackers remain aware of their purpose and extend their quest for vengeance to
driven by the desire for blood; after fulfilling its duty, the overwhelmed creature attacks indiscriminately until it is destroyed.Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold
Tabaxi
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
tabaxi rarely stay in one place for long. Their innate nature pushes them to leave no secrets uncovered, no treasures or legends lost.
Wandering Outcasts
Most tabaxi remain in their distant
stories, artifacts, and lore. Those who survive this period of wanderlust return home in their elder years to share news of the outside world. In this manner, the tabaxi remain isolated but never ignorant
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
her ability to locate such an individual.
None of Madam Eva’s Vistani kin know her true identity or purpose. They puzzle over her desire to remain in Barovia.
Madam Eva’s Traits
Ideal
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Isolde place her devotion to the carnival above her desire to leave it.
When Isolde’s fey carnival crossed paths with another carnival from the Shadowfell, the eladrin found the escape she
become the masters of hers. To appease Zybilna, this arrangement would remain in place only until the two carnivals crossed paths again.
Zybilna was intrigued enough by the shadar-kai to let Isolde go
Orcus
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
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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
Prince of Undeath, known as the Blood Lord. He takes some pleasure in the sufferings of the living, but far prefers the company and service of the undead. His desire is to see all life quenched and the
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
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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
known as the Blood Lord. While he takes pleasure in the sufferings of the living, he far prefers the company and service of Undead. His desire is to see all life quenched and the multiverse transformed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Fleeting Fancies Wandering tabaxi are mercurial creatures, trading one obsession or passion for the next as the whim strikes. A tabaxi’s desire burns bright, but once met it disappears to be replaced
with a new obsession. Objects remain intriguing only as long as they still hold secrets. A tabaxi rogue could happily spend months plotting to steal a strange gem from a noble, only to trade it for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
leading to and from the Palace of Heart’s Desire. Since Zybilna became frozen in time, the Queen’s Way has gradually fallen apart so that only sections of it now remain standing. The highway is 20
is built from pale stones that glow faintly from within, towers over the surrounding landscape, but large sections of it have crumbled away. The parts that remain in place are separated by large gaps
Orc
Legacy
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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
diplomacy. They care only for satisfying their insatiable desire for battle, to smash their foes and appease their gods.
Booming Birth Rate
In order to replenish the casualties of their endless warring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Ideal 1 Strength. I must remain strong to survive. (Any) 2 Slaughter. If I destroy the weak, I please Yeenoghu. (Evil) 3 Destruction. Yeenoghu will return when only those worthy of his fury remain
anywhere and gladly sacrifice myself to protect him or her. 3 I cull the weak from our war band, so that we remain strong. 4 Yeenoghu’s omens guide my every choice. 5 If I die in battle, I was simply too
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
of aid, and more about deciding whether these adventurer ambassadors can be trusted to properly lead the factions. Desire. Ileuthra has no preconceived sense of what might be the best course, and he
to remain in the world if the humanoid races are aware of where they are. If the characters agree that all dragon masks will be handed over to the metallic dragons as soon as they are found—including any masks captured after the final battle—his attitude can be improved.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
of aid, and more about deciding whether these adventurer ambassadors can be trusted to properly lead the factions. Desire. Ileuthra has no preconceived sense of what might be the best course, and he
to remain in the worldin the world if the humanoid races are aware of where they are. If the characters agree that all dragon masks will be handed over to the metallic dragons as soon as they are found — including any masks captured after the final battle — his attitude can be improved.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
organization, they are united in their desire to draw power from the bottomless evil of the Abyss. The following entries outline boons that a DM can grant to monsters and NPCs dedicated to a particular demon
of creatures that can receive their boons. Boons from demons are fickle gifts. They remain in place only as long as the demon is pleased. Accepting such a boon is a damning act that corrupts the soul
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
hour and remain open for business until Mahadi decides it’s time to pack up and move elsewhere. If the characters come upon the Wandering Emporium while it’s open for business, describe it to the
most while reserving the highest praise for his own beloved restaurant and spa, Infernal Rapture. There, he fulfills their every desire in an attempt to place them in his debt. If this doesn’t work
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
agent or the other. If aided, he agrees to work with the characters in whatever fashion they desire.
46–55 The Infernal Machine comes to life, summoning a CR 5 monster (your choice) that attacks
reveal the skeleton within, which he then shatters. Lynx’s skull might still remain animated and conversational.
86–90 Both Lynx and Sir Ursas manage to slay one another simultaneously.
91
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Ravenloft, but they are unknown to mortals and desire no worship. Despite the control the Dark Powers exert, these beings remain distant from the domains they manipulate. Although some of their names
. Undying Remnants. The Dark Powers are all that remain of a multitude of vanquished evil deities and demigods. Traces of their power linger in amber sarcophagi scattered throughout the Domains of Dread
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
other vermin surround them in a terrifying, reeking sheath that torments any non-devil that draws near. A nupperibo knows nothing but the desire to destroy non-Fiends. Once a nupperibo’s vermin cloud
to elevate its general’s status. A lemure emerges from the Styx wiped of memory, yet the patterns of evil it performed in life remain indelibly inscribed upon its soul…
But those who lacked ambition
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
secretly used wish spells to make Isolde place her devotion to the carnival above her desire to leave it. When Isolde’s fey carnival crossed paths with another carnival from the Shadowfell, the eladrin
they would become the masters of hers. To appease Zybilna, this arrangement would remain in place only until the two carnivals crossed paths again. Zybilna was intrigued enough by the shadar-kai to
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
whichever cards they desire. Alternatively, roll on the Deck of Many More Things table below to randomly determine what cards are drawn.
Deck of Many More Things
d100
Card
01
Aberration
unoccupied space within 5 feet of your new form.
You remain transformed in this way for 2d12 days; nothing can alter your form while you’re under the effects of this card, but the Wish spell can end
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
others are conspiring to betray us. But fear not. Their plots will not succeed. Even now, an outside force promises to rid us of the whole stinking lot. What’s important is that the Cauldron remain
desire.
Ringing the bell summons a flock of giant cranes (use the pteranodon stat block), one for each character or NPC in the party, from the direction of the Palace of Heart’s Desire. These birds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. Behold ye now his wondrous triumphs. Diderius extends wisdom, and Diderius offers knowledge. Which do you seek?”
If a response of “We seek wisdom,” or “We desire knowledge” is given, or the
the campsite—casualties from the cultists’ exploration. The guards are dead, having been dragged off and eaten by trolls living in the tunnels beneath the well. Those sewers remain largely intact, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Descent into Madness. Achieving revenge against its target doesn’t end a slithering tracker’s existence, nor its hunger for blood. Some slithering trackers remain aware of their purpose and extend
communicate, and driven by the desire for blood: after a tracker fulfills its duty, insanity takes over the creature, and it attacks indiscriminately until it is destroyed. Slithering Tracker
Medium
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
the desire to destroy the accursed Scorpion Crown and return Sulm to its fertile state. Since his betrayal of the Circle of Eight and the subjugation of the people of the Bright Desert, Rary has made
countless enemies who want him to fail even at noble aims. If he succeeds at destroying the crown, his tyranny will still remain.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
. Behold ye now his wondrous triumphs. Diderius extends wisdom, and Diderius offers knowledge. Which do you seek?”
If a response of “We seek wisdom,” or “We desire knowledge” is given, or the
campsite — casualties from the cultists’ exploration. The guards are dead, having been dragged off and eaten by trolls living in the tunnels beneath the well. Those sewers remain largely intact, and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
against its target doesn’t end a slithering tracker’s existence or its hunger for blood. Some slithering trackers remain aware of their purpose and extend their quest for vengeance to others, such as
anyone who supported or befriended the original target. Most of the time, though, a tracker’s mind can’t cope with being trapped in liquid form, unable to communicate, and driven by the desire for blood
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
in this effort, the tides of Limbo would overwhelm and destroy them. The githzerai have a unity of purpose that comes from their reverence for their great heroes and their desire to emulate the virtues
to found a new colony or might remain where it is and ascend to a leadership position. Zerths Zerthimon’s mortal form died in battle, but his sacrifice freed the githzerai from Gith’s dark designs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
14. Temple Only stone giant thanes are allowed inside this hallowed cave. All other stone giants must remain outside or face certain punishment, by order of Thane Kayalithica and the others who have
free to cause the harm that her “god” demands. Any creature can carve questions onto the stalactite. These questions (along with anything else carved into the stone) remain until the next new moon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
traditionalists remember the terrible times during the Sea Princes’ raids and have no desire to see the crown’s ambitions lead to open war. The smugglers who operate in the area tend to be traditionalists. Most
turned a blind eye to their troubles. Their loyalty to the king runs second to their desire for peace and quiet. Eda Oweland Eda (CG female human noble) is the current senior member of the town
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
in the Palace of Heart’s Desire, situated where the three portions of her realm meet. As its name suggests, the palace is fabled as a destination for anyone seeking their heart’s desire. On some
the Feywild. On a successful save, the creature’s memories remain intact but are a little hazy. Any spell that can end a curse can restore the creature’s lost memories. Time Warp. While time seems to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
mummy has brass eyes, and its sarcophagus can’t be opened. Whenever a creature in the library speaks its desire for a text on a particular topic, the mummy’s eyes magically move to look in the
, their incarnation appears in one of these rooms. The ladder to the north leads to area W6. Supplies. The kitchen has been plundered, but 14 days of rations remain. These mostly consist of pickled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
desire to remain a peaceful power and the clear skies symbolize a prosperous future. But those who know the city’s history see the cunning and violence underpinning the emblem. For many, the contradictory interpretations make the city’s coat of arms all the more fitting.
Mike Schley Map: Sword Coast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Azrok wisely hid the true source of his “godsight” to perpetuate the myth. Age granted Azrok wisdom and the desire to carve out a domain of his own. He led his forces to Stromkuhldur, and they rid
in Azrok’s court, and these goblins are spreading the truth of Azrok’s blindness throughout Stromkuhldur to further besmirch his reputation and demoralize his troops. The hobgoblins under Azrok remain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
to life. You, as Dungeon Master, must continue to improvise and create, for your players will certainly desire more specifics, seek to do things not provided for herein, and generally defy
intruders are within. How will they react? From whence will they call in guards? Where will Snurre go? Most assuredly, he will not remain seated upon his throne when an attack is in progress! You have not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
sail symbolized the web of secrets and intrigue that mark a pirate captain’s life.
Today, some optimistic souls try to recast the seal, claiming its calm waters represent the city’s desire to remain a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
exhibit a subconscious desire to remain in or near the dungeon. Halaster and several of his apprentices fell prey to this obsession, as did many Melairkyn dwarves and Durnan, the proprietor of the Yawning