breath before devious calling returner

Orb of Dragonkind Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

magic has been warped and twisted over the centuries, so although their primary purpose of calling dragons still functions, they also allow some measure of control over dragons. Each orb contains the

fragile but is impervious to most damage, including the attacks and breath weapons of dragons. A disintegrate spell or one good hit from a +3 magic weapon is sufficient to destroy an orb, however.

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

calling in life. Proud Dragon Kin Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. The first dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues matching the

. Five types of draconians, corresponding to the five types of metallic dragons, fought for Takhisis in the War of the Lance: auraks (gold), baaz (brass), bozak (bronze), kapak (copper), and sivak (silver). In place of their draconic breath weapons, they have unique magical abilities.

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

wave of fear that emanates from the dragon like the cold of its breath, she sends one arrow after another to find the gaps between the dragon’s thick scales. Holding his hand high, a half-elf

whistles to the hawk that circles high above him, calling the bird back to his side. Whispering instructions in Elvish, he points to the owlbear he’s been tracking and sends the hawk to distract

Valachan

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

magical creatures this land is home to. But Valachan is fiercely protected by its Darklord, the devious and immortal hunter Chakuna. She roams the jungles hunting dangerous beasts—and when she grows

her power or plunge the land into utter catastrophe. The secret pulses in the breath of the forest, timed to the heartbeat of its master. Those who survive long enough in Valachan to discover its secrets might end up twisted into the predator they oppose.

Ranger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

off the wave of fear that emanates from the dragon like the cold of its breath, she sends one arrow after another to find the gaps between the dragon’s thick scales. Holding his hand high, a half-elf

whistles to the hawk that circles high above him, calling the bird back to his side. Whispering instructions in Elvish, he points to the owlbear he’s been tracking and sends the hawk to distract the

Ranger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

off the wave of fear that emanates from the dragon like the cold of its breath, she sends one arrow after another to find the gaps between the dragon’s thick scales. Holding his hand high, a half-elf

whistles to the hawk that circles high above him, calling the bird back to his side. Whispering instructions in Elvish, he points to the owlbear he’s been tracking and sends the hawk to distract the

Abominable Yeti

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

Abominable Yeti Devious mountain folk sometimes use the yetis as unwitting weapons. A warlord might lay down slaughtered sheep or goats to draw yetis into an enemy’s camp, sowing chaos and thinning

saving throw is successful, or if the effect ends on it, the target is immune to this yeti’s gaze for 1 hour. Cold Breath (Recharge 6). The yeti exhales a 30-foot cone of frigid air. Each creature

Wizard Spells

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

(evocation) Ice knife (conjuration) Snare (abjuration) 2nd Level Aganazzar’s scorcher (evocation) Dragon’s Breath (transmutation) Dust devil (conjuration) Earthbind (transmutation

) Infernal calling (conjuration) Negative energy flood (necromancy) Skill empowerment (transmutation) Steel wind strike (conjuration) Synaptic static (enchantment) Transmute rock

The Demonweb Connection

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

curry Lolth’s favor, or to accomplish something more devious. As long as both sides get what they want, these arrangements conclude without further incident. Every so often, a demon summoning goes badly

could handle. Calling forth a demon and failing to rein it in is a capital crime in most drow communities — an uncontrolled demon often spells disaster not only for the drow who pulled it from the Abyss

Parade Ambush

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

. Guards. The two guards are affected by the poison biza’s breath (detailed in a sidebar earlier in this adventure). They automatically fail their saving throws to end the poison’s effect. The guards

, giving her AC 16. She keeps her distance from the poisoned guards as she tries to kill Azra Nir using produce flame and thunderwave. She has three more doses of biza’s breath, but they are prepared for

Orb of Dragonkind

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

of calling dragons still functions, they also allow some measure of control over dragons. Orb of Dragonkind Each orb contains the essence of an evil dragon, a presence that resents any attempt to

will. Once you have used this property, it can’t be used again for 1 hour. Destroying an Orb. An Orb of Dragonkind appears fragile but is impervious to most damage, including the attacks and breath

Kraken

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

Kraken Beneath the waves, the kraken sleeps for untold ages, awaiting some fell sign or calling. Land-born mortals who sail the open sea forget the reasons their ancestors dreaded the ocean, even as

with its worshipers can becalm rough seas and bring a bounteous harvest of fish to the faithful. However, the devious mind of a kraken is ancient beyond reckoning, and is ultimately bent to the

The Thornapple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

, tainting the diva’s glitter—a feature of the diva’s performances—with rage-inducing biza’s breath. Diva Luma uses the assassin stat block, but her only weapon is her wicked, high-heeled shoe, which

under the effects of biza’s breath, they each randomly make one melee attack against Zenia or a character on their turns. All three divas fail their saving throws to resist the poison affecting them

Enemies All Around

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

to bear against the dragon’s teeth, claws, and fiery breath. But the dwarves know that if they allow the dragon access to the fortress’s innermost chambers, the fight is all but over. White Dragons

by creatures it can catch in the open, including the travelers that enter and exit the place. On occasion, this state of (relatively) peaceful coexistence is shattered when a devious rival dragon with

Redeeming Zariel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

along by magical means. Zariel first soars above Elturel to within reach of the corrupted Companion. She closes her eyes, raises her sword above her head, takes a deep, centering breath, and brings

.” Zariel pulls a single golden feather from one of her wings and hands it to the character closest to her. A creature that holds this feather can cast planar ally as an action, calling Zariel and

Howling Hatred Cultists

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

the end of its next turn. Hold Breath. The initiate can hold its breath for 30 minutes. Actions Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit

(+2) Skills Acrobatics +5, Intimidation +4, Religion +4 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Auran, Common Challenge 2 (450 XP) Hold Breath. The priest can hold its breath for 30 minutes

The Streets of Sharn

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

, oven, and washbasin. Several spectral hands prepare and plate food as the chef serves a party of smiling customers. 22–25 A harpy decked out in colorful ribbons flies overhead, calling, "Get the

best deals on adventuring gear at Old Claggin's in Clifftop." 26–29 Some Morgrave students follow their dwarf professor onto a lift as she says, "Next stop: the Cogs!" 30–32 An out-of-breath gnome

Encounter Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

twelve legs apiece crawl across the damp ceiling. The creatures crawling across the ceiling are two behirs. When they roar or discharge their lightning breath, thousands of gray, parasitic blood worms

afraid but seems curious, and he is clean and seems well fed. He addresses the robed figure, calling her Xanthoria and asking her to show him what she’s doing in an attempt to alleviate his boredom

Areas of the Air Temple

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

air cult suffers at least one loss each week to the umber hulk, which is devious enough to cover its tunnels. Treasure Searching through the ruined villa uncovers 92 gp, a miniature electrum anvil

and sunder the horn that summons him, the djinni brings each character a flask of bottled breath (see chapter 7) from his palace on the Plane of Air. A16. Obelisk Row Three tapered obelisks, their sides

Locations I - L

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

might strafe them once with her breath weapon or try to snatch up one of them with her claws, grappling the victim instead of dealing damage on a hit, only to drop the poor fool from a perilous height

nearby wilderness. Visitors are welcome at the Jester’s Pride tavern, which serves robust dwarven ale. Jundar’s Pass This wagon trail threads through the Dessarin Hills between Beliard and Calling

Lair Locations

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

Class is 13 (natural armor). He has a swimming speed of 30 feet, and he can hold his breath for 15 minutes. He has a Wisdom score of 18 (+4). His skills are Deception +7, Insight +6, Persuasion +7

never used. The book on the table, Power Politics by Abel Mackie, is written in Common. It discusses the trickier and more devious side of political life. It can be sold for 5 gp. THE COOPERATIVE

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