both before driven cover round

Intellect Devourer Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

intellect devourer has total cover against attacks and other effects originating outside its host. The intellect devourer retains its Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as its

dies, unless its brain is restored within 1 round. Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Neothelid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Strength saving throw or be swallowed by the neothelid. A swallowed creature is blinded and restrained, it has total cover against attacks and other effects outside the neothelid, and it takes 21 (6d6

external assault, and the elder brain is killed, the colony’s tadpoles are suddenly freed from their fate. They no longer serve as food—and are no longer fed by their caretakers. Driven by

Fog Giant

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

cloud giants in the ordning—the set of values and expectations that determines their rank in giant society—is driven by wealth. Those cloud giants foolish or unlucky enough to have their

killed or driven away. Calculating Masters. When a fog giant accumulates followers, it sets them to the task of rebuilding the giant’s collection of wondrous, expensive treasures. Its favored

Demogorgon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

initiative count 20 of the next round. Illusory Duplicate. Demogorgon creates an illusory duplicate of himself, which appears in his space and lasts until initiative count 20 of the next round. On his turn

Demogorgon’s followers are typically lone killers driven by the whispering voice of their master. His most blessed followers gain the Two Minds of Chaos trait. Two Minds of Chaos. This creature

Kraken Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

swallowed, and the grapple ends. While swallowed, the creature is blinded and restrained, it has total cover against attacks and other effects outside the kraken, and it takes 42 (12d6);{"diceNotation

is pushed 10 feet away from the kraken. Creatures in the water within 60 feet of the kraken have vulnerability to lightning damage until initiative count 20 on the next round. The water in the kraken

Symbol Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

, a scroll, or a treasure chest). If you choose a surface, the glyph can cover an area of the surface no larger than 10 feet in diameter. If you choose an object, that object must remain in its place

Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the target is driven insane for 1 minute. An insane creature can't take actions, can't understand what other creatures say, can't read, and speaks only in

Juvenile Kraken

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

pushed 10 feet away from the kraken. Creatures in the water within 60 feet of the kraken have vulnerability to lightning damage until initiative count 20 on the next round. The water in the kraken

Thessalkraken

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

cover against attacks and other effects outside the thessalkraken, and it takes 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage at the start

the thessalkraken. Creatures in the water within 60 feet of the thessalkraken have vulnerability to acid damage until initiative count 20 on the next round. The alluring gleam of treasure beneath

Froghemoth Elder

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

creature has the blinded and restrained conditions, has total cover against attacks and other effects outside the froghemoth, and takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction

reactions per round but only one per turn. Alien Gaze. When a creature the froghemoth can see damages the froghemoth, the froghemoth swivels its eyestalk toward the creature and pierces the creature

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

; petty rivalries, Arasta was once one of Nylea’s most beloved dryad companions. Phenax’s bitterness saw her transformed into an arachnid monstrosity and driven into the darkest depths of the

it a risk, though, for those who Klothys finds unworthy might be driven mad. There, within Enorasi’s hollow trunk, Arasta awaits the next would-be prophet to make her meal. Her webs stretch

Slarkrethel

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

has total cover against attacks and other effects outside the kraken, and it takes 42 (12d6);{"diceNotation":"12d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage at the

from the kraken. Creatures in the water within 60 feet of the kraken have vulnerability to lightning damage until initiative count 20 on the next round. The water in the kraken’s lair becomes

Lhammaruntosz

Monsters Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

Bahamut, which the dragon can use to commune with the deity. In recent decades Lhammaruntosz has retreated inside the shrine, becoming reclusive due to a attack by a disguised demon which has driven her

cloud spell. The fog lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round. A thunderclap originates at a point the dragon can see within 120 feet of it. Each creature within a 20-foot radius centered

Bavlorna Blightstraw

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

time: one reflects the past, another reflects the present, and the third reflects the future. These hags are utter wickedness distilled into corporeal forms, driven by a lust for secrets that can be

restrained, it has total cover against attacks and other effects outside Bavlorna, and it takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Swallow","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage at

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

. Stake to the Heart. If a piercing weapon made of wood is driven into his heart while he is incapacitated in his coffin, he is paralyzed until the stake is removed. Sunlight Hypersensitivity. While

incapacitated. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Strahd can take one of the following lair action options, or forgo using any of them in that round: Until initiative count 20 of the next round

Zargon the Returner

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

takes its turn immediately after Zargon’s. Only a Wish spell can reverse this transformation and restore the creature to life.Zargon can take up to three reactions per round but only one per turn

Hells in disgust, banishing the elder evil to the Material Plane. The horn was driven deep into the earth where it fell, entombing Zargon below. Eventually a civilization arose above Zargon’s

Mighty Servant of Leuk-o

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

hatch also opens it until the start of the caster’s next turn. A creature can enter or exit through the hatch by spending 10 feet of movement. Those inside the servant have total cover from

, though, the servant uses its Ghost in the Machine property and turns the crew members against each other. If the crew members successfully implement the code, at the end of the third round, the

Charlatan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

an upper ward noble. 2 You’ve crafted the identity of a prophet driven by holy visions. If you are a divine spellcaster, your actual faith may be entirely different from the one you profess

You’re a covert operative working for another nation, or for a powerful agency (a dragonmarked house, the City Watch, a criminal organization). Are you carrying out missions, or are you a sleeper agent building a deep cover?

Stranded

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

, its draft animals dead. A merchant (noble) and three guards are sheltered under the wagon, with crates dragged between the wheels for cover. They are plentifully supplied with crossbows and bolts

, but the six hobgoblins and one hobgoblin captain assailing them seem content to keep them under siege until sundown, when they plan to rush the wagon with darkness as cover. These are Urshani hobgoblins

Stranded

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

, its draft animals dead. A merchant (noble) and three guards are sheltered under the wagon, with crates dragged between the wheels for cover. They are plentifully supplied with crossbows and bolts

, but the six hobgoblins and one hobgoblin captain assailing them seem content to keep them under siege until sundown, when they plan to rush the wagon with darkness as cover. These are Urshani hobgoblins

Book Description

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Book Description This children’s book is a mechanical curiosity of gnomish design, with a cover made of wood and copper. The front cover bears a faded, hand-painted rendering of a round millstone

. The book is square, eighteen inches along each edge of the cover. A silver music box set into the book’s spine is heavily dented at one end. The book has no pages in the typical sense, but it opens to

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

conjures sludge-like moss that briefly covers surfaces in the lair. The ceiling, floor, and walls of the lair become difficult terrain until initiative count 20 on the next round. Toxic Spores. The

fungi within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair grow faster and cover a greater area than they normally would. Foraging in this area yields twice the usual amount of food. If the dragon dies, these

Bitter Breath

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

-hardened hobgoblin warlord named High Graj Karkajuk. Bitter Breath drives a Tormentor that has an Infernal Screamer (see "Infernal Screamer") instead of a Harpoon Flinger. Hobgoblins round out the

Tormentor’s crew. High Graj Karkajuk drives a Devil’s Rideand commands a pair of Scavengers driven by hobgoblin captains and crewed by ordinary hobgoblins. See appendix B for the vehicles’ stat blocks.

Getting the Gold

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

) at a time. Getting the gold from the Vault of Dragons to Cassalanter Villa takes ten round trips (five per carriage) and the better part of a day. Three invisible imps accompany each carriage, which

is driven by a bearded devil wearing a hat and a high-collared cape to conceal its true nature. Upon arrival at Cassalanter Villa, each carriage is met by a dozen guards in House Cassalanter livery, who unload the sacks of gold and place them in area C29.

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Mossy Sludge. The dragon conjures sludge-like moss that briefly covers surfaces in the lair. The ceiling, floor, and walls of the lair become difficult terrain until initiative count 20 on the next round

. Verdant Growth. Vegetation and fungi within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair grow faster and cover a greater area than they normally would. Foraging in this area yields twice the usual amount of food

Speed Legacy

Rules

Every character has a speed, which is the distance in feet that the character can walk in 1 round. This number assumes short bursts of energetic movement in the midst of a life-threatening situation

. Your Strength determines how far you can jump. Long Jump. When you make a long jump, you cover a number of feet up to your Strength score if you move at least 10 feet on foot immediately

Gallery of Angels

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

between the stalagmites, several statues of winged humanoids are set in poses of suffering and anguish. Some cover their faces, while others claw at them. Others reach toward the ceiling, their faces

torment of their fate have driven them mad. No spell can undo the angels’ curse or free them from their petrified state.

Fhenimore and Whymsee

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

driven from the area, or the characters simply never visited this area of the coral mountain. This scenario also works even if the characters did befriend the kraken priests, but never learned of Gar’s

Shatterkeel arrives. In this instance, Gar’s plans unfold as shown in the “Killing Fhenimore and Whymsee” sidebar. KILLING FHENIMORE AND WHYMSEE Round 1. Not suspecting treachery, the kraken priests aren’t

3. Kennel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

chained up just inside the opening. Each wolf’s chain leads to an iron rod driven into the base of a stalagmite. Three wolves are confined here. They can’t reach targets standing on the steps, but all

prone at the base of the shaft. Developments If the wolves are goaded by enemies beyond their reach, they are driven into a frenzy that allows them to yank the iron rod securing their chains out of the

Kenku

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

as vagabonds, driven by greed. They can perfectly imitate any sound they hear. Fallen Flocks. Kenku wear ill-fitting cloaks, robes, and rags. These garments cover the soft, sleek feathers of their

Languages understands Auran and Common but speaks only through the use of its Mimicry trait Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Ambusher. In the first round of a combat, the kenku has advantage on attack rolls against

Champion

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

at 7th level, you can add half your proficiency bonus (round up) to any Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution check you make that doesn’t already use your proficiency bonus. In addition, when you make a

running long jump, the distance you can cover increases by a number of feet equal to your Strength modifier. Additional Fighting Style At 10th level, you can choose a second option from the Fighting

Modifying Encounter Difficulty

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

party is surprised, and the enemy isn’t. The enemy has cover, and the party doesn’t. The characters are unable to see the enemy. The characters are taking damage every round from some environmental

3. Watchful Statues

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

the character is held by the dark gaze within the stony cowl for 1 round. During this time, the statue whispers impossible secrets to the character, which carry both benefit and burden. The character

accurately, gaining advantage on Intelligence checks for the next 24 hours. However, the character is also driven temporarily insane for 1 minute. An insane creature can’t take actions or reactions

Running the Chase

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

Running the Chase Participants in the chase are strongly motivated to use the Dash action every round. Pursuers who stop to cast spells and make attacks run the risk of losing their quarry, and a

attacks and cast spells against other creatures within range. Apply the normal rules for cover, terrain, and so on to the attacks and spells. Chase participants can’t normally make opportunity attacks

3. Watchful Statues

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

the character is held by the dark gaze within the stony cowl for 1 round. During this time, the statue whispers impossible secrets to the character, which carry both benefit and burden. A character who

understands the world more accurately, gaining advantage on Intelligence checks for the next 24 hours. However, the character is also driven temporarily insane for 1 minute. An insane creature can’t take

Champion

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

at 7th level, you can add half your proficiency bonus (round up) to any Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution check you make that doesn’t already use your proficiency bonus. In addition, when you make a

running long jump, the distance you can cover increases by a number of feet equal to your Strength modifier. Additional Fighting Style At 10th level, you can choose a second option from the Fighting

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