branch beast diffusing contained remote

Adult Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form

mines, silver dragons covet the lost outposts of humanoid civilization. An abandoned mountaintop citadel or a remote tower raised by a long-dead wizard is the sort of lair that every silver dragon

Ancient Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its

abandoned mines, silver dragons covet the lost outposts of humanoid civilization. An abandoned mountaintop citadel or a remote tower raised by a long-dead wizard is the sort of lair that every silver

Hadozee

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Hadozees’ progenitors were mammals no bigger than house cats. Hunted by larger natural predators, they took to the trees and evolved wing-like flaps that enabled them to glide from branch to

branch. Today, hadozees are sapient, bipedal beings eager to leave behind the fearsome predators of their home world and explore other worlds. In addition to being natural climbers, hadozees have feet

Aarakocra

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

birdfolk. Only when they roost on a branch or walk across the ground is their Humanoid nature clear. Standing upright, aarakocra are typically about 5 feet tall, and they have long, narrow legs that

your character’s creature type is. Here’s a list of the game’s creature types in alphabetical order: Aberration, Beast, Celestial, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

. Beak and Feather From below, aarakocra look much like large birds. Only when they descend to roost on a branch or walk across the ground does their humanoid appearance reveal itself. Standing

aarakocra. To be grounded, trapped underground, or imprisoned by the cold, unyielding earth is a torment few aarakocra can withstand. Even when perched on a high branch or at rest in their mountaintop

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

spore druid responsible for a large rot farm. 5 There’s a troll in a remote area of the undercity who seems to find me interesting — and who knows more than you’d think. 6 An

stole something valuable. 8 I found a baby beast and sold it to a Rakdos wrangler who remains grateful to me. 9 A Selesnya druid and I share an interest in the same garden, and we have

Recluse

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

Recluse Though most giants are social creatures, some live alone by choice or circumstance. They establish lairs in remote places, or they tend ancient ruins or enclaves that were more recently

ravages of time. 2 A new settlement in a remote region seeks to hire adventurers to get rid of a giant lairing nearby. The giant just wants to be left alone and is tired of having to move every few

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

out of sight on a high tree branch in the form of a leopard, a human peers out of the jungle at the strange construction of a temple of Evil Elemental Air, keeping a close eye on the cultists&rsquo

2 1 1 1 — 17th +6 — 4 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 18th +6 Timeless Body, Beast Spells

Flying Snake

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

Flying Snake A flying snake is a brightly colored, winged serpent found in remote jungles. Tribespeople and cultists sometimes domesticate flying snakes to serve as messengers that deliver scrolls

wrapped in their coils. Flying Snake Tiny beast, unaligned Armor Class 14 Hit Points 5 (2d4) Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft., swim 30 ft. STR 4 (−3) DEX 18 (+4) CON 11 (+0

Kolyan Indirovich's Letter (version 2)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

nights bitten by a vampyr. For over four hundred years, this creature has drained the life blood of my people. Now, my dear Ireena languishes and dies from an unholy wound caused by this vile beast

. He has become too powerful to conquer. So I say to you, give us up for dead and encircle this land with the symbols of good. Let holy men call upon their power that the devil may be contained within

Credits

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Communications Manager: Greg Tito Community Manager: Brandy Camel ON THE COVER The Witchlight Carnival has come to town! On the back cover, a displacer beast finds 8-year-old Tyler Jacobson and leads

him back to the carnival, where he belongs. ON THE ALT-COVER Hydro74 presents Star, a displacer beast kitten that loves adventuring in the Feywild. A wondrous magic item called the

House Thuranni

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

house that is a shadow of its united predecessor, similar in many ways to House Phiarlan. But while spies and assassins are contained within a secret sixth branch of House Phiarlan, separate from the

Giant Ox

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

XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Beast of Burden. The ox is considered to be one size larger for the purpose of determining its carrying capacity. Actions Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10

primeval world tucked away in a remote valley or demiplane somewhere. “Look, that goose laid a golden egg!” “Look, that ox is blue!” “Look, this ram’s magic fleece is so soft!” Then a tick that’s

Green Dragon Lairs

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

of the tree gives access to the dragon’s lair below, nestled among the banyan’s sprawling roots. Three tunnels branch off from the vertical shaft at different levels—none of them at the very bottom

. Lashing Root. One large root or branch that is part of the lair makes a melee attack roll against a creature within 10 feet of it. It has a +7 bonus to hit and deals 10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage on a hit

Adventures in Valachan

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

remote groups of lizardfolk—might provide assistance to outsiders, but they don’t tolerate those who insult their ways or bring Chakuna’s wrath upon them. Parties without experience exploring dangerous

. 5 The lizardfolk of the lakes surrounding the Anquara Plateau discover a submerged ruin and unleash an aboleth that now holds them in thrall. 6 Beast-shaped treants animate and lay siege

Basilisk

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

, but it makes a daunting guardian beast. Because of this use, basilisk eggs are highly prized. Gaze of Stone. Basilisks are ponderous for hunting creatures, but they needn’t chase prey. Meeting a

organic form in the basilisk’s gullet. Some alchemists are said to know how to process the basilisk’s gullet and the fluids contained within. Properly handled, the gullet produces an oil that can

Healing Pools

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

captured beast as a subject for the priest’s medical experiments. Many healing pools are in remote locations that are difficult to reach, such as hot springs at the top of a volcano or tidal pools on a

due to the priest’s experiments. 9 Kill or capture an escaped beast monstrously transformed by the priest’s experiments. 10 Retrieve materials needed to create a cure for a disease and

Trinkets

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

31 A curved claw from an unknown beast that small children are always frightened of 32 A longsword that can be folded down in 1 minute and hidden in your pocket 33 A living graft of

small pigeon in a cage 38 An Acquisitions Incorporated “Green Flame” foam finger 39 A “C” Team lunchbox 40 A potted plant that grows different fruit on every branch 41 A book of

Forest Shrine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

without guardians. Beasts, plants, and nymphs are always on the lookout for intruders. Forest Shrine Adventures A forest shrine is a remote place with inhabitants who are difficult to impress. Simply

. 8 Recruit the help of the shrine’s druids to defeat a group of poachers. 9 Acquire a beast companion from the shrine. 10 Defend the shrine from a group of harpies. Forest Shrine

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

concentration can be concentrated on by a remote user. The Infernal Machine’s effects have a spell save DC of 14 or the attuned user’s spell save DC, whichever is higher. Summon Monster. When first

random Huge beast appears next to you (chosen by the DM) as if with the conjure animals spell. You have a telepathic link to this beast, such that you can give it commands even if it can’t hear

Solitary but Social

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

events and possible dangers. Even a hag living in a remote, isolated location is aware of goings-on that involve her neighboring hags, whether through magical communication, personal visits, or

): entangle, speak with animals 2nd level (3 slots): flaming sphere, moonbeam, spike growth 3rd level (3 slots): call lightning, plant growth 4th level (3 slots): dominate beast, grasping vine 5th level

Life as a Halfling

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

, And like a clap of thunder It smote old Sweed upon his head, And tore the beast asunder. — “Tale of the Fishskippers,” by Harkin Fishskipper Hidden in Plain Sight Although halflings aren’t

not dozing off and dreaming of chasing butterflies, halflings spend time on simple creative activities, such as whittling a pipe from a branch, braiding yarn into a thick rope, or composing a jaunty

Adventure Types

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

Adventure Types An adventure can be location-based or event-based, as discussed in the sections that follow. Location-Based Adventures Adventures set in crumbling dungeons and remote wilderness

Villain 1 Beast or monstrosity with no particular agenda 2 Aberration bent on corruption or domination 3 Fiend bent on corruption or destruction 4 Dragon bent on domination and plunder 5 Giant bent on

Maglubiyet's Will Be Done

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

on each head that direct the beast by controlling the view of its blinkered eyes. Former slaves, often soldiers who once fought against the host, who now fight alongside the host to gain better

is released by someone remote from the group, and it can be sent out again to look for the individual that released it in order to deliver a response. Most of the army travels on foot, and wolf-riding

Temple Crypts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

of this vault, allowing access from area S2. Eleven sealed crypts line its walls. One crypt has been broken open, and a branch of the fissure connects it to area S2. The broken crypt bears a plaque

skeleton 4 Toppled jar of ashes 5 A wight that won’t stop crying 6 Skeleton of an unidentifiable Beast 7 A black pudding 8 Gouged stone and a Humanoid skeleton with worn-down finger bones 9 Perfectly

Giants

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

magically polymorphs into a beast or humanoid it has seen, or back into its true form. Any equipment the giant is wearing or carrying is absorbed by the new form. Its statistics, other than its size, are

, the vortex that swirls around a remote island, or the thunderstorm that howls ceaselessly up and down a rugged coastline could, in fact, be the undying form of a storm giant clinging to existence

Palace Garden Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

branch, a golden or silver fruit spoils after 10 minutes and loses its magical property. Streams. Two streams flow into the pool at area P8—or, rather, they used to flow before they were frozen in

fountain takes on the consistency of normal water. Any Beast that bathes in the fountain’s still waters is awakened, as if by the awaken spell, provided it meets the spell’s requirements. The effect

Portal Encounters

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

sickly ethereal light. With a horrid slurping sound, writhing tentacles spill forth through the open doorway and lash toward you. This self-contained dimension is fueled by the power of the Far Realm

beast pacifying spray (incites rage in any beast exposed to the spray) Wisdom (Animal Handling) or Charisma (Persuasion) Triceratops action figure (has four or more horns) Intelligence (Nature

Headquarters Features

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

more interesting than an old vine-covered wizard’s tower in the woods? Is the headquarters remote or within a settlement — perhaps an old tavern or caravansary the characters can restore? It can be

shoot skyward like a missile. Or a franchise’s headquarters might be contained within a giant statue, which over time gains the power to move farther and faster. A castle or other stationary structure

Necropolis Locations (Y1-Y9)

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

tomb tapper looks like a faceless, misshapen giant. It turned to stone when it died, leaving behind its big sledgehammer. Y2. Wizard Spires Several crooked spires branch off the enclave’s perimeter wall

. These towers were once occupied by mages and contained laboratories, libraries, and living quarters. Now they lie in ruins. Map 2.10 gives you an idea of how the interior of each spire is laid out. Y3

Death House Locations

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

doll’s head and looks down its neck finds a Spell Scroll of Detect Evil and Good. D21: Secret Stairs This narrow spiral staircase is made of creaky wood contained within a 5-foot-wide shaft of

-foot-diameter, 30-foot-deep cistern with a 3-foot-high stone lip. A wooden bucket hangs from a rope-and-pulley mechanism bolted to the crossbeams above the well. Five small rooms with no doors branch

Landro Locations

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

beast that resembles a bear with three long, fleshy tentacles sprouting from its skull. Each tentacle is topped with a glowing, knobby lump of flesh. The monster dwelling here is a blazebear (see

appendix A). It attacks any creature it sees and fights until destroyed. L15: Overhang Two tunnels branch off opposite sides of this thirty-foot-high cavern. The tunnels reconvene at an overhang fifteen

Metallic Dragons

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

. This effect ends for a creature if the creature takes damage or someone uses an action to wake it. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating

must succeed on a DC 23 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is pushed 60 feet away from the dragon. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a

Locations in Saltmarsh

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

intact hide of any beast or monstrosity of challenge rating 3 or higher. Harvesting the hide from such a creature requires an intact carcass, an hour of work, and a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of

her. d8 Object 1 The branch of a tree used to hang a murderer 2 Splinters from a tree struck by lightning 3 A shard of a treant’s bark, given freely 4 A wooden stake used to impale a vampire 5

Meenlock

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

(450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Fear Aura. Any beast or humanoid that starts its turn within 10 feet of the meenlock must succeed on a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the start of

contents of its skull to their master, which absorbs the illithid’s brain and all the knowledge and experience contained therein. In this way the elder brain continually increases its knowledge, uniting

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