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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rend", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage.
Corroding Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Corroding Breath
"}. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 20, each creature in a 90-foot Cone. Failure: 52 (8d12) Acid;{"diceNotation":"8d12", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Corroding Breath (Acid)", "rollDamageType":"Acid
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
lightning breath is a constantly shifting form of crackling lightning, and it can suddenly vanish from one place to reappear in another, striking like a bolt from the blue.Cold
Multiattack. The animated breath makes two Slam attacks.
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
animated lightning breath is a constantly shifting form of crackling lightning, and it can suddenly vanish from one place to reappear in another, striking like a bolt from the blue.LightningLightning
Multiattack. The animated breath makes two Slam attacks.
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Slam"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
animated lightning breath is a constantly shifting form of crackling lightning, and it can suddenly vanish from one place to reappear in another, striking like a bolt from the blue.Poison
Putrid Aura (Acid and Poison Forms Only). A creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the animated breath must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of its
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
cold breath looks like a walking ice sculpture with frigid air whirling around it. A blue dragon’s animated lightning breath is a constantly shifting form of crackling lightning, and it can suddenly vanish from one place to reappear in another, striking like a bolt from the blue.Fire
Fire Aura (Fire Form Only). At the start of each of the animated breath’s turns, each creature within 5 feet of it takes 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Fire
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
lightning breath is a constantly shifting form of crackling lightning, and it can suddenly vanish from one place to reappear in another, striking like a bolt from the blue.Acid
Putrid Aura (Acid and Poison Forms Only). A creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the animated breath must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of its
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Mind Blade", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage.
Heat Breath (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Abyssal Rift
modifier.Multiattack. The dragonborn makes three Mind Blade attacks.
Mind Blade. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Mind Blade"} to hit, reach
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Chromatic Form. When created, the animated breath takes one of five forms, matching its creator’s breath weapon: Animated Breath (Acid Form);Acid, Animated Breath (Cold Form);Cold, Animated
Breath (Fire Form);Fire, Animated Breath (Lightning Form);Lightning, or Animated Breath (Poison Form);Poison. This form determines the creature’s AC, damage resistance, traits, and attacks.
Fire
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
Hold Breath. The priest can hold its breath for 30 minutes.
Spellcasting. The priest is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 12, +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4
","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It knows the following sorcerer spells (an asterisked spell is from appendix B):
Cantrips (at will): blade ward, gust
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Magic Weapon. The Blade of Avernus is a magic weapon that functions as a vorpal sword.
Random Properties. The sword has the following randomly determined properties, as described in chapter 7 of the
ruler of Avernus, or a sanctuary you designate if you rule Avernus.
Destroying the Sword. The sword can be destroyed by casting it into the River Styx or melting it down in the forge that created it.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage.
Breath Weapon
(Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Breath Weapon"}. The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons:
Dream Breath. The dragon exhales mist in a 90-foot
classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
forever. A blade can end a life. Fear can end an empire.
Rule with an Iron Fist. Once you have conquered, tolerate no dissent. Your word is law. Those who obey it shall be favored. Those who defy it
to consort with the powers of the Nine Hells, valuing the rule of law over the balm of mercy. The archdevil Bel, warlord of Avernus, counts many of these paladins — called hell knights &mdash
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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
forever. A blade can end a life. Fear can end an empire.
Rule with an Iron Fist. Once you have conquered, tolerate no dissent. Your word is law. Those who obey it shall be favored. Those who defy it
to consort with the powers of the Nine Hells, valuing the rule of law over the balm of mercy. The archdevil Bel, warlord of Avernus, counts many of these paladins — called hell knights &mdash
races
origins are steeped in mystery. The shadow fey rule from their various courts fraught with intrigue and social maneuvering.
Shadow fey are immune to the shadow corruption that threatens those from
positioning themselves to fall in the good graces of the lords and ladies who rule the realm. These fey are skilled manipulators and negotiators, raised from youth to be quick both with words and with the
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
and in the deadly energy of their breath weapons. Theirs is the raw elemental fury of the volcano, of biting arctic winds, and of raging lightning storms, as well as the subtle whisper of swamp and
, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
.
Erupting Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Erupting Breath"}. The cradle exhales flames and volcanic gases in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must
make a DC 24 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 55 (10d10);{"diceNotation":"10d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Erupting Breath", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
+ 3);{"diceNotation":"1d12+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.
Steam Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge
","rollAction":"Steam Breath"}. The dragon turtle exhales steam in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw, taking 17 (5d6);{"diceNotation":"5d6","rollType":"damage
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
(2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Breath Weapon (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge
", "rollAction":"Breath Weapon"}. The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons:
Dream Breath. The dragon exhales mist in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 14
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
","rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d8+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
Steam Breath (Recharge 5
–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Steam Breath"}. The dragon turtle exhales steam in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw
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Basic Rules (2014)
, knocking their blows aside and sending them reeling, until at last she stands alone.
Taking a deep breath, a human covered in tattoos settles into a battle stance. As the first charging orcs reach him, he
shadow on a balcony a stone’s throw away. She slides her blade free of its cloth-wrapped scabbard and peers through the open window at the tyrant prince, so vulnerable in the grip of sleep
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tail", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Breath
Weapon (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Breath Weapon"}. The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons:
Dream Breath. The dragon exhales mist in a 90
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
.
Breath Weapon (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Breath Weapon"}. The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons:
Dream Breath. The dragon exhales mist in a
uses an action to wake it.
Moonlight Breath. The dragon exhales a beam of moonlight in a 120-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in that area must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
your character.
D6
HARDSHIP
1
Nearly Drowned. You hid underwater to avoid detection by enemies and held your breath for an extremely long time. Just before you would have
Might. The strong train so that they might rule those who are weak. (Evil)
5
Bravery. To act when others quake in fear — this is the essence of the warrior. (Any)
6
Ancient Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
hit points or uses its action to end it.
Nightmare Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath"}. The dragon exhales a cloud of spores in a 90
-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 49 (9d10);{"diceNotation":"9d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Nightmare Breath
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
instead resets to 350 hit points, and it recharges its Steam Breath. Additionally, the dragon turtle can now use the options in the "Mythic Actions" section for 1 hour. Award a party an additional
":"damage","rollAction":"Tail","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 24 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Steam Breath (Recharge 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, while a white dragon’s animated cold breath looks like a walking ice sculpture with frigid air whirling around it. A blue dragon’s animated lightning breath is a constantly shifting form of crackling
Animated Breath A chromatic dragon’s breath weapon is a manifestation of the energy that suffuses the dragon. With sufficient practice, dragons can learn to draw on magic from the Elemental Planes to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, while a white dragon’s animated cold breath looks like a walking ice sculpture with frigid air whirling around it. A blue dragon’s animated lightning breath is a constantly shifting form of crackling
Animated Breath A chromatic dragon’s breath weapon is a manifestation of the energy that suffuses the dragon. With sufficient practice, dragons can learn to draw on magic from the Elemental Planes to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, while a white dragon’s animated cold breath looks like a walking ice sculpture with frigid air whirling around it. A blue dragon’s animated lightning breath is a constantly shifting form of crackling
Animated Breath A chromatic dragon’s breath weapon is a manifestation of the energy that suffuses the dragon. With sufficient practice, dragons can learn to draw on magic from the Elemental Planes to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
chapter 3). Sardior’s champions use telekinetic power to move their foes and even carry themselves through the air. Their breath weapon, a blast of heat, is believed to be an echo of long-lost
Sardior’s breath. Dragonborn of Sardior
Medium Humanoid, Typically Neutral
Armor Class 17 (Mental Defense)
Hit Points 75 (10d8 + 30)
Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
chapter 3). Sardior’s champions use telekinetic power to move their foes and even carry themselves through the air. Their breath weapon, a blast of heat, is believed to be an echo of long-lost
Sardior’s breath. Dragonborn of Sardior
Medium Humanoid, Typically Neutral
Armor Class 17 (Mental Defense)
Hit Points 75 (10d8 + 30)
Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
chapter 3). Sardior’s champions use telekinetic power to move their foes and even carry themselves through the air. Their breath weapon, a blast of heat, is believed to be an echo of long-lost
Sardior’s breath. Dragonborn of Sardior
Medium Humanoid, Typically Neutral
Armor Class 17 (Mental Defense)
Hit Points 75 (10d8 + 30)
Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
seethe with wrath, their rage erupting in waves of fire and as a pair of vicious weapons: a sword of crackling lightning and a whip of lashing flames. A balor’s fury persists until the moment of its
on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Multiattack. The balor makes one Flame Whip attack and one Lightning Blade attack.
Flame Whip. Melee Attack Roll: +14, reach 30
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
seethe with wrath, their rage erupting in waves of fire and as a pair of vicious weapons: a sword of crackling lightning and a whip of lashing flames. A balor’s fury persists until the moment of its
on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Multiattack. The balor makes one Flame Whip attack and one Lightning Blade attack.
Flame Whip. Melee Attack Roll: +14, reach 30
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
seethe with wrath, their rage erupting in waves of fire and as a pair of vicious weapons: a sword of crackling lightning and a whip of lashing flames. A balor’s fury persists until the moment of its
on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Multiattack. The balor makes one Flame Whip attack and one Lightning Blade attack.
Flame Whip. Melee Attack Roll: +14, reach 30
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
chains binding the city to the infernal iron posts sinking into Avernus must be severed, and the city must be returned to the Material Plane. FORGING THE BLADE OF AVERNUS
At some point after the
destruction of the Sword of Zariel, Zariel gives her servants (including the characters if they have taken on that role) the task of forging a new blade for her. This endeavor comes with the following






