branch before deceit could reach

Tree Blight

Monsters Monster Manual

Multiattack. The blight makes two Branch attacks and uses Grasping Root. Branch. Melee Attack Roll: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Branch"}, reach 15 ft. Hit: 16

(3d6 + 6);{"diceNotation":"3d6+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Branch", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. Grasping Root. Strength Saving Throw: DC 17, one Large or smaller

Gadabout

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

":"to hit","rollAction":"Branch"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d4+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Branch","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Wrap

indefinitely. Unusual Nature. The gadabout doesn’t require food or sleep.Multiattack. The gadabout makes two Branch attacks. Branch. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType

Aartuk Weedling

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Radiant Pellet attacks, or one of each. Branch. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Branch"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8

Spider Climb. The aartuk can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.Multiattack. The aartuk makes two Branch attacks, two

Aartuk Elder

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

attacks, or one of each. Branch. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Branch"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6

Spider Climb. The aartuk can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.Multiattack. The aartuk makes two Branch attacks, two Radiant Pellet

Tree Blight

Monsters Curse of Strahd

Branch attack and one Grasping Root attack. Branch. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Branch"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6

);{"diceNotation":"3d6+6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Branch","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Grasping Root. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit

Aartuk Starhorror

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Radiant Pellet attacks, or one of each. Branch. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Branch"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d6

Spider Climb. The aartuk can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.Multiattack. The aartuk makes two Branch attacks, two

Mage of Usamigaras

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2

speech with lies, even obvious ones. Such behavior isn’t rude among members, who view deceit as worthy of celebration, not chastisement.

Mercion

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

use of Spellcasting. Divine Radiance. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Divine Radiance"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"+1 Quarterstaff"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"+1 Quarterstaff","rollDamageType

Griffon Cavalry Rider

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Lance. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Lance"} to hit (with disadvantage against a target within 5 ft.), reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d12 + 2

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage while mounted. Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60

Champion of Usamigaras

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

":"to hit", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d10+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst", "rollDamageType

. Members whisper in the presence of outsiders and pepper their speech with lies, even obvious ones. Such behavior isn’t rude among members, who view deceit as worthy of celebration, not

Cloud Giant Smiling One

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

attacks or two Telekinetic Strike attacks. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d8 + 8

giants who honor and emulate the craftiness and deceit of the deity Memnor above all else. They are tricksters supreme who use sleight of hand, deception, misdirection, and magic in their pursuit of

Rime Hulk

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d10+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Slam

of the rime hulk’s next turn. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage only.Rime hulks are a withered branch of the frost giant family tree, descended from ancient giants

High Fae Kindguard

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

. The high fae makes two Fae Claymore attacks and uses Tripping Feint. Fae Claymore. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Fae Claymore"} to hit, reach

branch to seal the promise. “The Kindly Lord does not issue invitations to their court lightly. I suggest you accept.” —Gwyddion, messenger of Talion High Fae Ageless and

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

upright, aarakocra might reach 5 feet tall, and they have long, narrow legs that taper to sharp talons. Feathers cover their bodies. Their plumage typically denotes membership in a tribe. Males are

Kasimir Velikov

Monsters Curse of Strahd

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType

led her down a path of evil and deceit. For that reason, Kasimir wants to see the vampire destroyed so that his sister can be rescued from her eternal damnation. Secrets of the Amber Temple. Patrina

Iggwilv's Cauldron

Magic Items The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

, attack rolls, and saving throws. The creature will reach the end of its natural life span in 3d8 days. Only a wish spell or divine intervention can reverse this aging effect on the creature. Three hags

can’t be used again until the next dawn. Tying a dead frog or toad to the end of an ordinary branch and dipping it in the water-filled cauldron transforms the branch into a wand of polymorph

P. Luna River Crossroads

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

P. Luna River Crossroads Always check for a random encounter when the characters reach area P in their travels. The road comes to an X intersection, with branches to the northwest, northeast

between Vallaki (area N) and Krezk (area S), is generally level. About a quarter mile along the northeast branch, an arching stone bridge crosses the Luna River. The northwest branch of the crossroads

R. Raven River Crossroads

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

R. Raven River Crossroads Always check for a random encounter whenever the characters reach area R. This stretch of the Old Svalich Road has multiple branches. One branch heads north, quickly turning

into a dirt path that leads to Van Richten’s Tower on Lake Baratok (area V). One branch heads south, becoming Tsolenka Pass (area T) as it winds through the lower mountains and clings to the side of

Tree Blight

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

2,900; PB +3) Actions Multiattack. The blight makes two Branch attacks and uses Grasping Root. Branch. Melee Attack Roll: +9, reach 15 ft. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6) Bludgeoning damage. Grasping Root

Mercion

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

an ideal: that truth gives life to artistry and beauty, and that those who embrace deceit should be censured and punished. Light is her domain. Alignment. Lawful good. Personality Trait. “No one dies

on my watch—unless they stand against what I hold dear.” Ideal. “Truth begets art and beauty, while deceit does nothing but tear the fabric of our souls.” Bond. “Evildoers beware! Valor’s Call is

Aartuk Elder

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

Pellet attacks, or one of each. Branch. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage. Radiant Pellet. Ranged Spell Attack: +4 to hit, range 60 ft

Spider Climb. The aartuk can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Actions Multiattack. The aartuk makes two Branch attacks, two Radiant

Aartuk Weedling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

Radiant Pellet attacks, or one of each. Branch. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage. Radiant Pellet. Ranged Spell Attack: +3 to hit, range 60

Spider Climb. The aartuk can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Actions Multiattack. The aartuk makes two Branch attacks, two

Aartuk Starhorror

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

two Branch attacks, two Radiant Pellet attacks, or one of each. Branch. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d6 + 1) bludgeoning damage. Radiant Pellet. Ranged Spell

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Weapon Attack: +13;{"diceNotation":"1d20+13", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Storm Shamshir"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d6+6", "rollType":"damage

with it. A creature restrained by the vortex, or another creature that can reach it, can use its action to make a DC 22 Strength check. On a successful check, the restrained creature is no longer

Shrine of the Tender Oath

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

a require a hike to reach from the main trail that follows the gorge. One such location is known as the Shrine of the Tender Oath, a small retreat where devotees can dwell for a time and contemplate

and its allies sneaked into the shrine, used deceit and magic to overcome the few worshipers, and began digging. They have gone unnoticed by other dwarves in the region.

D13. Big Barkless

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

attack. Branch. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage. Grasping Root. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 15 ft., one creature not

, knotted branches. One end of a clothesline is tied to a high branch on the northwest side of the tree. Several old garments hang from the clothesline, the other end of which disappears into the fog

6. Frog Lake

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

length is 300 feet. At 80 feet from the entrance in this pool, the tunnel branches; the left branch leads to the surface and the right branch extends 50 feet to a dead-end. In the pitch blackness, a

swimmer has few cues about which tunnel to follow. A DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals which tunnel to follow. Many bats also roost in this cavern. They can reach the outside through natural

Noteworthy Features

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

. Borcan noble families include a dominant main family and lesser branch lineages. Branch noble families (sometimes with different surnames) are subservient to the main family. Each noble family

or in crowded cities. Most either avoid entanglements with powerful but fickle nobles or desperately court their favor. Culture and prestige in Borca reach their height in the fabulous city of

Blight, Tree

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

Multiattack. The blight makes one Branch attack and one Grasping Root attack. Branch. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage. Grasping

Root. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 15 ft., one creature not grappled by the blight. Hit: The target is grappled (escape DC 15). Until the grapple ends, the target takes 9 (1d6 + 6) bludgeoning

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

odds aren’t in their favor. A short retreat might be just the thing to reach a better tactical position, find allies, or to allow the yuan-ti the opportunity to study their opponents and

the gods or as food. Depend on Deceit Yuan-ti have no sense of honorable combat. They are naturally stealthy, and if they can sneak up on enemies, either in an ambush or to murder them in their sleep

6. Frog Lake

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

length is 300 feet. At 80 feet from the entrance in this pool, the tunnel branches; the left branch leads to the surface and the right branch extends 50 feet to a dead-end. In the pitch blackness, a

swimmer has few cues about which tunnel to follow. A DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals which tunnel to follow. Many bats also roost in this cavern. They can reach the outside through natural

Doppelganger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

spread fear, suspicion, and deceit better than doppelgangers. Found in every land and culture, they can take on the guise of any individual of any race. Doppelganger Medium monstrosity

melee attacks. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage. Read Thoughts. The doppelganger magically reads the surface thoughts of one

Gadabout

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures

makes two Branch attacks. Branch. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) slashing damage. Wrap. The gadabout enters the space of a willing Medium or Small creature

Cloud Giant Smiling One

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

Cloud Giant Smiling One Smiling ones are cloud giants who honor and emulate the craftiness and deceit of the deity Memnor above all else. They are tricksters supreme who use sleight of hand

giant makes two Slam attacks or two Telekinetic Strike attacks. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d8 + 8) bludgeoning damage plus 5 (1d10) psychic damage

17. Hall of the Great Spirits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

17. Hall of the Great Spirits This corridor is high-ceilinged and decorated with sculptures mounted on the walls. Two corridors branch off from the main hall, a narrow one to the east and another to

crafted golden bracelet. To remove the item, a character must either reach into the mouth or attempt to push the bracelet out with another object. Snapping Trap. Disturbing the bracelet in any way

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