branch before defense cantrips return

Hurricane

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

spell attacks). It knows the following sorcerer spells (an asterisked spell is from appendix B): Cantrips (at will): blade ward, gust,* light, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): feather fall

, jump, thunderwave 2nd level (2 slots): gust of wind Unarmored Defense. While the hurricane is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier. Unarmored Movement. While

Gynosphinx Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify, shield 2nd level (3 slots): darkness, locate object

moves up to 10 years forward or backward (sphinx’s choice). Only the sphinx is immediately aware of the time change. A wish spell can return the caster and up to seven other creatures designated by

Hobgoblin Iron Shadow Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

with spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): minor illusion, prestidigitation, true strike 1st level (3 slots): charm person, disguise self, expeditious

retreat, silent image Unarmored Defense. While the hobgoblin is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The hobgoblin makes four attacks, each of which can

Tortle Druid Legacy

Monsters The Tortle Package

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It has the following druid spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): druidcraft, guidance, produce flame 1st level (4 slots): animal

hands. Shell Defense. The tortle withdraws into its shell. Until it emerges, it gains a +4 bonus to AC and has advantage on Strength and Constitution saving throws. While in its shell, the tortle is

Reckoner

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The reckoner has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): blade ward, light, message

dealt by the attack.Boros reckoners combine physical power and magical prowess, serving as the shock troops of the legion. They are adept at breaking up mobs and organized lines of defense. Sometimes

Mary Greymalkin

Monsters Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Special Equipment. Mary wears bracers of defense and a ring of protection, and carries a deck of several things (see appendix D). Fey Presence (Recharges after a Short Rest). Mary can cause each

spells: Cantrips (at will): chill touch, eldritch blast, mage hand 1st−3rd level (2 3rd-level slots): darkness, hex, hypnotic pattern, misty step, phantasmal force, unseen servantQuarterstaff

Steel Crane

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Unarmored Defense. While Steel Crane is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, his AC includes his Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. Steel Crane makes three attacks. Force Strike. Melee Weapon Attack

.” Flaw. “The monks of my old temple know my shameful history. I can never return.”Poison, Psychic

Krull

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

prepared: Cantrips (at will): chill touch, mending, resistance, sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, detect evil and good, false life, inflict wounds, ray of

":"damage","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Shell Defense. Krull withdraws into his shell. Until he emerges as a bonus action, he has a +4 bonus to AC and has advantage on Strength and

Enhanced Sphinx

Monsters Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, identify, shield 2nd level (3 slots): darkness, locate object

spell can return the caster and up to seven other creatures designated by the caster to their normal time. The sphinx shifts itself and up to seven other creatures it can see within in its lair to

Barovian Witch

Monsters Curse of Strahd

with spell attacks). The witch has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, prestidigitation, ray of frost 1st level (4 slots): ray of sickness, sleep, Tasha's hideous

attack. Brothers and Sisters of Strahd. Barovian witches have no scruples. They will deal with anyone in return for power. They will also betray anyone for the same reason. The only thing they fear is

Ras Nsi

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

Special Equipment. Ras Nsi wears bracers of defense, wields a flame tongue longsword, and carries a sending stone matched to one carried by the guide Salida (see chapter 1). Shapechanger. Ras Nsi

":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). Ras Nsi has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): chill touch, fire bolt, mage hand, mending, poison spray 1st

Sphinx of Judgment

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

sphinx has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): friends, mage hand, message 1st level (4 slots): command, ensnaring strike, shield 2nd level (3 slots): calm emotions, hold person

within moves up to 10 years forward or backward (sphinx’s choice). Only the sphinx is immediately aware of the time change. A wish spell can return the caster and up to seven other creatures

Prophetess Dran

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

Wisdom (spell save DC 13, +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). Prophetess has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will

and unexpected return to the world. Through all that time and currently, Prophetess has maintained a challenging relationship with her faith. Though retired from active service to her deity, Prophetess

Androsphinx Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): command, detect evil and good, detect magic 2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration

immediately aware of the time change. A wish spell can return the caster and up to seven other creatures designated by the caster to their normal time. The sphinx shifts itself and up to seven other

City Watch / Investigator

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

You have served the community where you grew up, standing as its first line of defense against crime. You aren’t a soldier, directing your gaze outward at possible enemies. Instead, your

Silverwatch or even one of the magic-wielding Spellguard. Perhaps you hail from Neverwinter and have served as one of its Wintershield watchmen, the newly founded branch of guards who vow to keep safe the

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

training. Many entered the monastery as children, sent to live there when their parents died, when food couldn’t be found to support them, or in return for some kindness that the monks had performed

accomplish outside the monastery? Are you eager to return to your home? As a result of the structured life of a monastic community and the discipline required to harness ki, monks are almost always

Kasimir Velikov

Monsters Curse of Strahd

wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, mage hand, prestidigitation 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, mage armor, magic missile, shield 2nd level (3 slots): misty step, suggestion

a return to the old ways. Dreams of the Damned. Kasimir's sister, Patrina Velikovna, is sealed in the catacombs below Castle Ravenloft. Convinced that she was the concubine of the devil Strahd

Hlam

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

attacks). He has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, sacred flame, spare the dying1st level (4 slots): detect evil and good, healing word, sanctuary, shield of

Unarmed Strikes. Hlam's unarmed strikes are magical. Unarmored Defense. While Hlam is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, his AC includes his Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. Hlam attacks three times

Dzaan's Simulacrum

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

hit with spell attacks). It has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): acid splash,* light, minor illusion, shocking grasp* 1st level (2 slots): detect magic, disguise self, magic

himself. This simulacrum dwells in the sunken Netherese spire, waiting for its creator to return. The simulacrum, which looks and acts like Dzaan, has half of Dzaan's hit points and can't regain

Amble

Monsters Locathah Rising

druid spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, mending, shape water, shillelagh1st level (4 slots): absorb elements, cure wounds, entangle, speak with animals2nd level (3 slots): darkvision, hold

assume the beast's hit points and Hit Dice. When Amble reverts to their normal form, they return to the number of hit points they had before they transformed. However, if Amble reverts as a result of

Dzaan

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

spell attacks). He has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): acid splash,* light, minor illusion, shocking grasp* 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, disguise self, magic missile

, Dzaan had used a spell scroll of simulacrum to create a copy of himself. This Dzaan's Simulacrum;simulacrum dwells in the sunken Netherese spire, waiting for its creator to return. The sunken Netherese

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

regular shift patrolling either the Lower City or the Outer City. In return, you have access to the Flaming Fist’s fortresses and a direct line of communication with Flaming Fist officers and

regular patrol in the Upper City or take a regular shift at its gates, and must report for training in the Watch Citadel once every ten days. In return, you have access to the Citadel and a direct line of

Vellynne Harpell

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Special Equipment. Vellynne wears bracers of defense and carries a wand of magic missiles (see “Actions” below). Spellcasting. Vellynne is an 8th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting

ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). She has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips

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

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

this role, Nafas sends adventurers to distant worlds to fulfill the wishes of creatures beyond his reach. Adventurers who return to Nafas successful receive gifts as rewards. As a noble genie, Nafas

melodious chimes dance in the shutterless windows of its vaulted halls. Held aloft by genie magic and the staircases that branch from it, the palace is a pit stop for planar travelers and a haven for

City Watch

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

City Watch You have served the community where you grew up, standing as its first line of defense against crime. You aren’t a soldier, directing your gaze outward at possible enemies. Instead, your

Silverwatch or even one of the magic-wielding Spellguard. Perhaps you hail from Neverwinter and have served as one of its Wintershield watchmen, the newly founded branch of guards who vow to keep safe

Temple Layout

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

of the five aspects of Tiamat and the matching branch of chromatic dragons, all surrounding a central apse. The apse and all five chapels rise into separate spires, culminating in the sanctuary at the

eyes adjust to the stunning chaos of Tiamat’s Temple, you see that its interior is a single, cathedral-like space that towers far overhead. Five distinct vaults branch off the central gallery. Though

D13. Big Barkless

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

, 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

three-quarters cover. Big Barkless remains rooted to the spot until it’s required to act in its own defense, whereupon it uproots itself and attacks all creatures it perceives as threatening. That

Rewards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead

their reward. Corlie must return to the Sword Coast, but she insists Ironspine Keep needs leaders who can guarantee its defense. The fortress makes an excellent base of operations for future

Kalaman Victorious

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

Kalaman Victorious With the defeat of the Red Dragon Army, the characters return to a heroes’ welcome in Kalaman. Their allies, including Darrett and Marshal Vendri, are among the first to express

their awe and thanks on behalf of the entire city. Truly, Kalaman wouldn’t have survived were it not for the characters’ daring. The city spends the rest of the day repairing the city’s fortifications and honoring those who died in the city’s defense, but the night is filled with celebration and song.

Chapter 7: Siege of Kalaman

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

Dragon Army converge on Kalaman. The characters must aid in the city’s defense, then infiltrate the flying citadel and bring it down. This chapter pits the characters and their allies against the

full might of the Dragon Army. The lead-up to the Dragon Army’s attack is a great time for allies to return and support the characters. Ultimately, the characters have the opportunity to infiltrate the

An Uncertain Future

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

the characters’ allies: Clystran. Clystran has seen more than enough of the city and is eager to return to Heart’s Hollow with his dragonnels. He invites the characters to visit the next time they’re in

Solamnia. Marshal Vendri. Ever pragmatic, Marshal Vendri is wary the Dragon Army might soon return, and she seeks ways to reinforce the city’s defenses. She also plans to send agents to Maelgoth and

Dragonmarked House Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Adventure Hook 1 A House Cannith artificer hires adventurers to steal secrets from a forge associated with a rival branch of the house. 2 House Deneith is recruiting adventurers to oppose a sudden rise

trying to break into their vault. 6 A Lyrandar sky captain lost much of their crew in a recent attack by flying monsters, and hires hands to defend the ship on its return voyage. 7 A Medani bodyguard is

Temple Layout

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

, cathedral-like space that towers overhead. Five distinct vaults branch off the central gallery. Though the overwhelming color of the place is a lifeless, ashen gray, each of the side vaults shimmers

Severin (levitating) wearing the Mask of the Dragon Queen Any free wyrmspeakers the characters have previously interacted with can be present in their respective chapels in the temple if you wish, but their presence isn’t required. Wyrmspeakers not here are outside leading the Well of Dragons’ defense.

Explorer, Dead

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

did the dwarf in.) 7 The swollen, purple corpse of an elf, dead only a few days ago from the bite of a poisonous snake. 8 A fresh human corpse stuffed into a hollow tree. (Girallons plan to return and

goblin spears thrust symmetrically through the body. (It was a Red Wizard, judging by the robes. The head is nowhere to be found.) 18 An elf, balanced on a tree branch 40 feet above the ground, arms and

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