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Nimblewright Guard

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

a weapon. Response: The nimblewright adds 2 to its AC against that attack, potentially causing it to miss.Watchful sentries that patrol important sites, nimblewright guards serve as loyal soldiers or

or other areas where they are common. Roll or choose a result from the Nimblewright Tasks table as inspiration for what a nimblewright guard or nimblewright hulk might be doing in a busy public place

Eldritch Eddy

Monsters Netheril’s Fall

":"damage", "rollAction":"Arcane Bolt", "rollDamageType":"Force"} Force damage.Eldritch Overload. Trigger: The eddy takes damage. Response—Strength Saving Throw: DC 14, each creature of the eddy

undertrained scribes work with Spell Scroll;Spell Scrolls. Eldritch eddies are common in ancient Netheril near the homes and workplaces of famous mages. Eldritch eddies rampage with one purpose

Valindra Shadowmantle

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

, Prestidigitation 2/Day Each: Animate Dead, Plane Shift 1/Day Each: Cone of Cold (level 8 version), Finger of Death, Power Word Kill, ScryingProtective Magic. Valindra casts Counterspell or Shield in response

pallor common to liches, she prefers to maintain a magical disguise that allows her to appear as the high elf she was in life. Ever the schemer, Valindra doesn’t use this disguise out of nostalgia

Maw of Yeenoghu

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

grapple ends, the target has the restrained condition. The maw can have only one creature grappled in this way at a time.Fanged Rebuke. In response to taking damage, the maw makes one Bite attack

its mouth fills with multiple rows of sharp teeth. These teeth constantly grow, driving the maw to bite and chew on anything within reach. Some maws desperately rip the teeth from their mouth for

Cradle of the Fire Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

. Veins of precious metals and ore are more common within 6 miles of the scion. Desertification. Precipitation is almost nonexistent within 6 miles of the scion, parching the land and withering most

enclosed in stasis inside a powerful Elemental called a cradle. The cradle protects the slumbering scion and follows its subconscious wishes, including driving off intruders. But if the cradle dies, the

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the world above. Aquatic Crusaders Centuries ago, tritons entered the world in response to the growing threat of evil elementals. Tritons waged many wars against their enemies on the Plane of Water

, driving them into the Darkened Depths where they escaped into the crushing pressure and utter darkness. In time, the tritons noticed that their ancient elemental foes had grown quiet. Expeditions to

Scion of Surtur

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

the giant’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Abundant Ore. Veins of precious metals and ore are more common within 6 miles of the scion. Desertification. Precipitation is

its subconscious wishes, including driving off intruders. But if the cradle dies, the scion within fully awakens.FireCold, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksEarth

Triton

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Originally from the Elemental Plane of Water, many tritons entered the Material Plane centuries ago in response to the growing threat of evil elementals. Those tritons spread across the worlds&rsquo

. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of languages

Satyr Legacy

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

all, and the proper response to such a gift, as far as most satyrs are concerned, is to accept it with relish. Born of the Wild In their physical forms, satyrs embody a fusion of humanoid

victory was short-lived. Heliod dispatched his champion, Elspeth, who faced many trials but ultimately killed the god-satyr by driving the spear, Godsend, through his heart. Many satyrs remember

Clockwork Stone Defender

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, and if the target is Large or smaller, it is knocked prone.Intercept Attack. In response to another creature within 5 feet of it being hit by an

number of Hit Dice. 8 Suction. The clockwork gains a climbing speed of 30 feet. 9 Vocal Resonator. The clockwork gains the ability to speak rudimentary Common or Gnomish. 10 Water

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

have more in common with iguanas or dragons than they do with humans, dwarves, or elves. Lizardfolk possess an alien and inscrutable mindset, their desires and thoughts driven by a different set of

, if other creatures prove useful to lizardfolk, those creatures can trigger a protective response made all the stronger by their apparent weakness. The lizardfolk assess such beings as hatchlings

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

heart of the world and monuments to the durability of life. In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common

an unappealing place to explore by temporarily diverting springs, driving away game, stealing critical tools, and altering trails to leave hunting or lumber parties hopelessly lost. The firbolgs

Aquatic Crusaders

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

Aquatic Crusaders Centuries ago, tritons entered the world in response to the growing threat of evil elementals. Tritons waged many wars against their enemies on the Plane of Water, driving them

Performer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Performer Common performers include traveling storytellers, tavern musicians, local entertainers, and chorus members performing with veteran artists. These performers might be self-taught or in the

Skills Acrobatics +5, Athletics +3, Performance +7 Gear Shortsword Senses Passive Perception 12 Languages Common plus one other language CR 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2) Actions Shortsword. Melee

Noble

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Noble A noble’s social advantages typically grant the noble access to greater education and training than most common folk, while nobles’ experience with business or politics makes many adept

Senses Passive Perception 12 Languages Common plus two other languages CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2) Actions Rapier. Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) Piercing damage. Reactions

Angels

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

them to fulfill divine commands. An angel follows a single driving purpose, as decreed by its deity. However, an angel is incapable of following commands that stray from the path of law and good. An

command. The gods of good therefore send their angels among mortals only in response to the most dire circumstances. Fallen Angels. An angel’s moral compass grants it a sense of infallibility that can

Young Bronze Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Young Bronze Dragon Many young bronze dragons become experts in a type of problem, like driving off pirates or protecting communities from storms. Young bronze dragons collect friends with varied

Skills Insight +4, Perception +7, Stealth +3 Immunities Lightning Senses Blindsight 30 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 17 Languages Common, Draconic CR 8 (XP 3,900; PB +3) Traits

Noble

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

+1 +1 Wis 14 +2 +2 Cha 16 +3 +3 Skills Deception +5, Insight +4, Persuasion +5 Gear Breastplate, Rapier Senses Passive Perception 12 Languages Common plus two other

languages CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2) Actions Rapier. Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) Piercing damage. Reactions Parry. Trigger: The noble is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The noble adds 2 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.

Chapter 2: Giants in Play

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

. “The Ordning” explores the relationships among and within different giant kinds, with a focus on the ordning’s role in driving adventures. “Gods and Religion” describes a pantheon of gods consisting of

the relationships between giants and other kinds of creatures. “Organizations” details organizations that unite giants across the lines of the ordning, bringing them together around common goals and

Half-Orcs

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

in Faerûnian civilization — or, perhaps more accurately, civilization has never made room for them. Most of the common folk have an aversion to half-orcs based largely on their appearance: anyone who

in towns and cities, but their appearance marks them as outsiders. In response to being ostracized, half-orcs either embrace their otherness and take pride in their physical superiority, pull back and

Githzerai Monk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Languages Common, Gith CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2) Actions Multiattack. The githzerai makes two Psi Strike attacks. Psi Strike. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) Bludgeoning damage

. Reactions Psionic Defense (2/Day). The githzerai casts Feather Fall or Shield in response to the spell’s trigger, requiring no spell components and using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Mage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Languages Common plus three other languages CR 6 (XP 2,300; PB +3) Actions Multiattack. The mage makes three Arcane Burst attacks. Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft

casts Misty Step, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting. Reactions Protective Magic (3/Day). The mage casts Counterspell or Shield in response to the spell’s trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Scout Captain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Perception 16 Languages Common plus one other language CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2) Actions Multiattack. The scout makes two attacks, using Shortsword or Longbow in any combination. Shortsword. Melee

. Reactions Uncanny Dodge. Trigger: The scout is hit by an attack roll. Response: The scout halves the damage (round down) it takes from that attack.

Bandit Captain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Int 14 +2 +2 Wis 11 +0 +2 Cha 14 +2 +2 Skills Athletics +4, Deception +4 Gear Pistol, Scimitar, Studded Leather Armor Senses Passive Perception 10 Languages Common

) Slashing damage. Pistol. Ranged Attack Roll: +5, range 30/90 ft. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) Piercing damage. Reactions Parry. Trigger: The bandit is hit by a melee attack roll while holding a weapon. Response: The bandit adds 2 to its AC against that attack, possibly causing it to miss.

Noble Prodigy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Languages Common plus two other languages CR 10 (XP 5,900; PB +4) Actions Multiattack. The noble makes three Beguiling Strike attacks. Beguiling Strike. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +8, reach 5

Thoughts, Fly, Scrying, Shatter (level 7 version) Reactions Shield (2/Day). The noble casts Shield in response to that spell’s trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Goblin Boss

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

+0 Skills Stealth +6 Gear Chain Shirt, Scimitar, Shield, Shortbow Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 9 Languages Common, Goblin CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2) Actions Multiattack

Escape. The goblin takes the Disengage or Hide action. Reactions Redirect Attack. Trigger: A creature the goblin can see makes an attack roll against it. Response: The goblin chooses a Small or Medium

Phaerimm Scout

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

Wis 16 +3 +3 Cha 16 +3 +5 Skills Perception +5 Immunities Charmed Senses Truesight 60 ft.; Passive Perception 15 Languages Understands Common and Deep Speech but can’t speak

Dodge. Trigger: The phaerimm is hit by an attack roll. Response: The phaerimm halves the damage (round down) it takes from that attack.

Example Rival: High Priest Cheldar

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

bringing about peace and security for all. He believes keeping adventurers in check or driving them out of town is an important step in that plan. Assets. The charismatic high priest has his oratory skill

, divine spellcasting ability, and a few hundred common folk recently converted to the temple’s cause. Plans. Cheldar is stern but fundamentally a good person. He tries to win support by providing

51. Ghastly Door

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

sculptures — each the head and neck of a serpent with fangs bared. On the lintel above the door is inscribed the following message in Common: “Warm like flame, cold for the cruel, still for the dead

. The blood drips into the chambers holding the ghasts, driving them into a slurping frenzy that can be heard through the serpents’ open mouths. Once sated with blood, the ghasts yank chains to hoist the

Psychological Horror

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

between what characters think and how they behave. When creating adventures rooted in psychological horror, consider common fears and anxieties. These readily become metaphors for villains and monsters

a deadly encounter only to wake up at the end, not having previously realized they were asleep. Before undermining characters’ senses, though, make sure you know what’s driving these skewed

Reactions

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

Reactions Certain special abilities, spells, and situations allow you to take a special action called a Reaction. A Reaction is an instant response to a trigger of some kind, which can occur on your

turn or on someone else’s. The Opportunity Attack, described later in this chapter, is the most common type of Reaction. When you take a Reaction, you can’t take another one until the start of your

Githzerai Zerth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

, Perception +6 Senses Passive Perception 16 Languages Common, Gith CR 6 (XP 2,300; PB +3) Actions Multiattack. The githzerai makes two Psi Strike attacks. Psi Strike. Melee Attack Roll

Shield in response to the spell’s trigger, requiring no spell components and using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Campaign Events

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

provide the sparks that can ignite and sustain a campaign. The most common pitfall of serial stories without a set beginning, middle, and end is inertia. Like many television shows and comic-book series

around the characters and in response to their actions. World-shaking events force conflict. They set new events and power groups in motion. Their outcomes change the world by altering the tone of the

Winter Wolf

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

something to gain. Winter wolves often hunt alongside frost giants that indulge them with frequent hunts and reliable meals. Snowdrifts, driving hail, and wind fierce enough to strip the hairless skin

Languages Common, Giant CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2) Traits Pack Tactics. The wolf has Advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the wolf’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature

Nightmare

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

multiverse. They must be created from pegasi. The ritual that creates a nightmare requires the torturous removal of a pegasus’s wings, driving that noble creature to evil as it is transformed by dark

) INT 10 (+0) WIS 13 (+1) CHA 15 (+2) Damage Immunities fire Senses passive Perception 11 Languages understands Abyssal, Common, and Infernal but can’t speak Challenge 3

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