both both death currents regards

Dust Hulk

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Air Form. The dust hulk can enter a hostile creature’s space and stop there. It can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch without squeezing. Death Burst. When the dust hulk dies, it

their bodies as living works of art. As they fly, coursing along wind currents or blowing through underground tunnels like living sandstorms, they create mesmerizing dances with their ever-shifting forms.Poison

Strahd, Master of Death House

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

, Strahd takes 20 radiant damage at the start of his turn, has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks, and can’t use his Change Shape bonus action.Multiattack. Strahd makes two Death Strike

attacks. He can replace one of these attacks with Blighted Fire if available. Death Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Death Strike"} to hit

Red Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, the target regards the abishai as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected. This effect ends if the abishai or its companions deal damage to the target.Red abishais have no equals among the

somehow won Tiamat’s favor before death and, as a reward, found its soul transformed into a draconic devil to serve at her pleasure in the Nine Hells. Each type of abishai is associated with

Keresta Delvingstone

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

4th level (3 slots): blight, death ward, divination 5th level (1 slot): antilife shell, destructive waveMultiattack. (Vampire Form Only). Keresta makes two attacks, only one of which can be a bite

succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw against this magic or be charmed by Keresta. The charmed target regards Keresta as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected. Although the target isn't under

Facing Strahd

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Facing Strahd After he arrives at Death House, Strahd, Master of Death House (see appendix B) waits for the characters in the house’s main hall (area D2a). He is accompanied by two vampire spawn. If

, Strahd regards the Ulmist inquisitor with grave respect and allows her to leave the house. “I will permit you to flee this place,” he intones. “But only if you do so immediately, and you never return

Dust Hulk

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

their ancestors’ passion for artistry, but instead of carving stone, they view their bodies as living works of art. As they fly, coursing along wind currents or blowing through underground tunnels

. The dust hulk can enter a hostile creature’s space and stop there. It can move through a space as narrow as 1 inch without squeezing. Death Burst. When the dust hulk dies, it explodes in a burst

Strahd von Zarovich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

attention to what he considers the uninteresting dealings of lesser beings. However, once the characters arrive in Barovia, explore a place called Death House, and find a piece of the Rod of Seven Parts

there, Strahd’s interest becomes piqued, and he makes an appearance. The characters encounter Strahd in his Master of Death House iteration in chapter 5. History In life, Strahd von Zarovich was a

Tier 3 Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

except that Zumzn tended these gardens. Zumzn’s only goal is to protect the gardens. As long as it regards the adventurers as intruders and thus a potential threat, it is Hostile to them. But if

. Zumzn can remove the fruit from the skull without harming itself, or someone can free the fruit after the treant’s death. The first time a character takes a bite of the fruit, the character’s physical age

Arrival at the Citadel

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

emperor’s justice.” The commander then orders your captors to return your weapons to you. “Princess Xedalli sends her regards.” Weapons confiscated from the characters and their allies are promptly

, per Xedalli’s instructions. On the way to the temple, Corelleth gives honest answers to any questions the characters might have. The commander imparts the following information: Following the death of

Sphinxes

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

Sphinxes In sacred isolation, a sphinx guards the secrets and treasures of the gods. As it calmly regards each new party that comes before it, the bones of supplicants and quest seekers that failed

sphinx’s test are bound to that test unto death, and only those worthy will survive it. The rest the sphinx destroys. Some sphinxes are high priests of the gods that create them, but most are simply

White Dragon Adventures

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

seek out new mineral veins for sustenance. 8 A clan of winged kobolds treat the air currents and ice slides of an adult white dragon’s lair as an obstacle course. The dragon enjoys devising

increasingly hazardous routes for the kobolds to tackle. Ancient White Dragon Connections d4 Connected Creatures 1 A death knight and an ancient white dragon swap tales of old foes and

One for All: The Stronghold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

victim to outside forces, such an event is often the clan’s death knell. A Living Monument The masons and stone carvers in a clan consider the stronghold to be their greatest work. In a typical stronghold

their greatest memorial. A clan’s stronghold holds the record of its history and accomplishments. A work that an outsider regards as “merely” intricate stone carving might actually be a carefully

Demons

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

the places where these fiends lingered. Eternal Evil. Outside the Abyss, death is a minor nuisance that no demon fears. Mundane weapons can’t stop these fiends, and many demons are resistant to the

performing ever greater acts of depravity, furthering the demon lord’s ambitions in exchange for magic and other boons. However, a demon regards any mortals in its service as tools to use and then

Abishais

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

Abishais Each abishai was once a mortal who somehow won Tiamat’s favor before death and, as a reward, found its soul transformed into a draconic devil to serve at her pleasure in the Nine Hells. Each

. On a failed save, the target is charmed by the abishai for 1 hour. While charmed in this way, the target regards the abishai as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected. This effect ends if the

Magical Phenomena

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

forces, the subsequent effects range from whimsical to deadly. Eldritch Storm Eldritch Storms When magical currents become trapped amid winds and clouds, eldritch storms can result. Flaywind

flame storm usually lasts 2d4 minutes, though the originating storm clouds can persist for days, creating multiple flame storms. Necrotic Tempest. Storms infused with the essence of death roil with

Cottage Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

condition. Until this condition ends, the wyrmling regards the hag as her ally and obeys Uncle Nibblecheek. A character who takes the Search action to observe the wyrmling and succeeds on a DC 13

a cinnamon roll from Fill’s bakery immediately ends the Charmed condition on the wyrmling. After devouring the roll as an action, Briochebane thanks the characters, whom she now regards as friends

Connected Creatures

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

wind currents 7 1 cloud giant of Evil Air* (attitude: 1d4 + 1) terrorizing the skies 8 1 djinni (attitude: 1d12 + 2) examining shattered gargoyle remains 9 2d4 griffons (attitude: 1d10

where giants once thrived that have been destroyed, fallen into decline, or succumbed to necromantic magic. The meddling of death giants or the planar influence of the Shadowfell might cause a giant

Abishai

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Abishai Each abishai was once a mortal who somehow won Tiamat’s favor before death and, as a reward, found its soul transformed into a hideous devil to serve at her pleasure in the Nine Hells

hour. On a failed save, the target is charmed by the abishai for 1 hour. While charmed in this way, the target regards the abishai as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected. This effect ends if the

Fane Locations

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

pool requires DC 10 Strength (Athletics) checks due to the swirling currents. Any creature that fails such a check is swept into the stream. The stream is 4 feet deep, cold, and swift. Any creature

various raids on the surface. He regards the tribe’s treasure as his own. Two wooden chests contain 2,300 cp, 1,250 sp, and 290 gp. In addition, Drexa wears a heavy gold chain worth 200 gp. F8. The

Torrents Locations

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

its manacles and was paralyzed and clawed to death by the ghast in area P13. A search of the corpse reveals a ring with two keys — one that unlocks the gate, and another that unlocks the gate’s manacles

skeletons droop from the rigging or lay in tangled piles, and seaweed hangs from the gunwales. The rain renders the entire area lightly obscured, and strong currents on either side of the wreckage pull

Lesser Cavern Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

the creature’s chest. The figure is a clay golem created by Iggwilv to destroy intruders. The golem attacks any creature that enters the chamber. The golem fights to the death and pursues trespassers

position in defiance of the water’s swiftest currents. L13: Underground Lake A river flows into the south side of this high-vaulted cavern, feeding a glassy, ebon-hued lake. Drops of water fall from the

Lesser Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

attacks any creatures that enter the chamber. The golem fights to the death and pursues trespassers relentlessly, even chasing them out of the caverns. Treasure. The weapon stuck in the clay golem is a

direction at a speed of 30 feet or to hold its position in defiance of the water’s swiftest currents. L14: Underground Lake A river flows into the south side of this high-vaulted cavern, feeding a

Halls of the Upper Priesthood

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

he might ply The watery path where all the great Leave death behind and loose their fate.” If translated, the hieroglyphs on the floor read: “Nafik was high priest of Amun Sa and leader of his

for their aid when she notices them. If the characters help Uma fight off the ghasts, she regards them as comrades. Thankful for their efforts, Uma offers to join the characters if they help her exit

Colossus Locations

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

opens a small vent in the center of the ceiling, and natural air currents draw the fumes out of the chamber in a few moments. Characters to notice the steady airflow. The vent closes again 1 minute

, Halinaxus (see area W11) guards the fire portal and fights to the death to protect it. A fire elemental myrmidon (see chapter 7) stands before the altar in plain view, rushing forward to attack anyone

Necropolis Locations (Y1-Y9)

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

first time on a turn takes 40 (9d8) lightning damage. When the barrier appears, read: The shimmering head and shoulders of a woman blink into existence above the arena floor. Electrical currents course

you, you gain resistance to necrotic damage for the next 8 hours and are the recipient of a death ward spell. 8 Charm of the Transmuter. This charm allows you to cast the prestidigitation cantrip

Tower of the Heavens Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

sage is rightfully deserved. If he can’t persuade the characters to leave, Piyarz and his allies attack, fighting to the death. Treasure. Piyarz wears a Ring of Fire Resistance and a platinum chain belt

of this gray bedroom is a many-eyed, spherical creature three feet in diameter. In the middle of its forehead, a large unblinking eye regards you quizzically—as do four smaller eyes perched on the end

Maelstrom Level 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

thinks that giants and small folk can learn to coexist peacefully, though Iymrith and Uthor would have her believe otherwise. Serissa is mourning the death of her mother. Queen Neri’s body was recovered

giants are sensitive to water currents, so that any creature that swims through the cave must succeed on a DC 19 Dexterity (Stealth) check to avoid waking the giants. Treasure This room contains

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