buildings blood diffusing confident rolling

Bloodshed Blade

Magic Items Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

The hilt of this sword bears a carnelian engraved with the blood rune. You can add your Constitution modifier (minimum of +1) to the damage rolls of attacks made with this weapon. Invoking the Rune

then spend and roll one of your unspent Hit Dice and add the number rolled to the attack roll. You can choose to invoke the rune after rolling the d20. If this attack hits, you can also spend and roll

Yestabrod

Monsters Out of the Abyss

10-foot-radius sphere centered on it, and the cloud lingers for 1 minute. Any flesh-and-blood creature in the cloud when it appears, or that enters it later, must make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw

random form of indefinite madness (determined by rolling on the Madness of Zuggtmoy table in appendix D) that lasts until the creature is cured of the disease or dies. While infected in this way, the

Chamberlain of Zuggtmoy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

). The chamberlain releases spores that burst out in a cloud that fills a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on it, and the cloud lingers for 1 minute. Any flesh-and-blood creature in the cloud when it

infected with a disease called the spores of Zuggtmoy and also gains a random form of indefinite madness (determined by rolling on the Madness of Zuggtmoy table in appendix D) that lasts until the

Bridesmaid of Zuggtmoy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

fills a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on it, and the cloud lingers for 1 minute. Any flesh-and-blood creature in the cloud when it appears, or that enters it later, must make a DC 10 Constitution

gains a random form of indefinite madness (determined by rolling on the Madness of Zuggtmoy table in appendix D) that lasts until the creature is cured of the disease or dies. While infected in this way

Mongrelfolk

Monsters Curse of Strahd

Extraordinary Feature. The mongrelfolk has one of the following extraordinary features, determined randomly by rolling a d20;{"diceNotation":"1d20","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Extraordinary

live on the fringes of civilization in ruins, deserted buildings, or other places that other humanoid races once lived in or built. They tend to be timid and skittish outside their homes and fiercely

Zuggtmoy Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

lingers for 1 minute. Any flesh-and-blood creature in the cloud when it appears, or that enters it later, must make a DC 19 Constitution saving throw. On a successful save, the creature can’t be

infected by these spores for 24 hours. On a failed save, the creature is infected with a disease called the spores of Zuggtmoy and also gains a random form of madness (determined by rolling on the Madness

Zariel

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Immolating Gaze", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.Once a mighty angel charged with watching the tides of the Blood War, Zariel succumbed to the corrupting influence

this creature hits with an attack roll that isn’t a critical hit, it can turn the hit into a critical hit. Infernal Tactics. Immediately after rolling initiative, this creature can choose

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

, carry the power of the planes in their blood. The genasi are one such people, the offspring of genies and mortals. The Elemental Planes are often inhospitable to natives of the Material Plane

Genasi inherit something from both sides of their dual nature. They resemble humans but have unusual skin color (red, green, blue, or gray), and there is something odd about them. The elemental blood

Iggwilv's Cauldron

Magic Items The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

cauldron has the following random properties: 1 minor beneficial property (determined by rolling on the Minor Beneficial Properties table in the Dungeon Master’s Guide) 1 minor detrimental

property (determined by rolling on the Minor Detrimental Properties table in the Dungeon Master’s Guide) Iggwilv's Cauldron Gold;Gold Cauldron. The gold cauldron has the following properties

Dice Rolling

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

Dice Rolling Establish expectations about rolling dice. Rolling in full view of everyone is a good starting point. If you see a player rolling and scooping the dice up before anyone else can see

and not fudging rolls. Rolling behind a screen keeps the players guessing about the strength of their opposition. When a monster hits all the time, is it of a much higher level than the characters, or

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

structures that would collapse beneath a human or an orc. Some thieves’ guilds use kenku as lookouts and messengers. The kenku dwell in the tallest buildings and towers the guild controls

. The kenku lack the talent to improvise or alter a plan, but a wise Master sets multiple plans in motion at once, confident that underlings can follow orders to the letter. For this reason, many

Exploring the Ruins

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

Exploring the Ruins As the characters explore the necropolis, call the players’ attention to any numbered locations their characters can see; these are typically the most intact buildings. Unless the

(determined by rolling a d20 and consulting the Ythryn Lore table below) Once a haven for wizards, Ythryn is now a tomb filled with ancient secrets

Iroas

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

confident with a soldier’s demeanor, Iroas is the pinnacle of martial pride and bearing. He is stoic almost to a fault, but also exhibits a wry sense of humor. Those who honorably shed blood in Iroas’s

The Red Belvedere

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

destroyed in the carnage of the Blood War, but a champion of Tiamat named Windfall rebuilt the casino and rededicated it to the Dragon Queen as a celebration of her god’s greed and vanity. The Red

Belvedere is more than a monument to the Dragon Queen. The casino is connected via a tunnel to Tiamat’s lair, and Tiamat can hear every prayer and proclamation of her power uttered within the buildings’ walls

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

yuan-ti know they can’t resort to direct attacks in order to reclaim their rightful place in the world. Operating out of the subterranean ruins of their buildings in foreign lands, yuan-ti

the blood, as it once did. Because their population is so small, the yuan-ti are aware they are vulnerable in open warfare. Instead, their current plans assume they will never rule outwardly in

Arrival

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

. The familiar sounds of a harbor — creaking ropes, slapping waves, heavy barrels rolling across cobblestones — mingle with voices shouting and cursing in an unfamiliar language filled with clicks

Nyanzaru is an explosion of color. Buildings are painted in bright shades of blue, green, orange, and salmon pink, or their walls are adorned with murals portraying giant reptiles and mythical heroes

The Approach

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

that winds lazily across the rolling grasslands of the Greenfields. Sundown is approaching when you top a rise and see the town of Greenest just a few short miles away. But instead of the pleasant

, welcoming town you expected, you see columns of black smoke rising from burning buildings, running figures that are little more than dots at this distance, and a dark, winged shape wheeling low over the

Voyage to Stormwreck Isle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

Dungeon Master, so it’s my job to tell you what’s happening in the world around you and rolling any dice for the monster. You’re playing the heroes! Read this text to set the scene: Your journey has been

smooth sailing so far. You left the bustling port of Neverwinter a few days ago, heading for an island with the foreboding name of Stormwreck Isle. But you woke this morning to a blood-red sunrise

The Approach

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

that winds lazily across the rolling grasslands of the Greenfields. Sundown is approaching when you top a rise and see the town of Greenest just a few short miles away. But instead of the pleasant

, welcoming town you expected, you see columns of black smoke rising from burning buildings, running figures that are little more than dots at this distance, and a dark, winged shape wheeling low over the

5. Demon's Triangle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

red tinge in the area between the pillars, each of which is painted with the fearsome image of a 20-foot-tall minotaur painted in blood. Any character who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion

conflicting flaw and is determined by rolling on the Madness of Baphomet table. A creature that succeeds on the saving throw can’t be affected by the pillars again for 24 hours. Madness of Baphomet

Domain Overview

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

Domain Overview The domain’s buildings, natural elements, and landmarks all represent the Darklord’s vile past. When developing these features, follow these steps: Specify Locations. Choose locations

. Outline the justifications inhabitants use to pretend nothing is wrong. What could reasonably explain their surreal experiences? They claim rivers of blood are crimson due to natural clay deposits, the

Approaching the High Hall

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

west side of the castle has been reduced to a pile of smashed brick and broken wood. The surviving buildings are blackened by soot. At the center of the castle grounds, the High Hall cathedral stands

defiant. No threats reveal themselves to the characters as they enter the castle grounds. Once inside, they spot two humans in plate armor lying dead on the ground near the shattered gate, blood

Blights

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

Nightfang Spire. Gulthias was undone when a hero plunged a wooden stake through his heart, but as the vampire was destroyed, his blood infused the stake with a dreadful power. In time, tendrils of new

blights, trees and plants grow with supernatural speed. Vines and undergrowth rapidly spread through buildings and overrun trails and roads. After blights have killed or driven off their inhabitants

Murder in Baldur's Gate

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

Murder in Baldur’s Gate There’s blood on the characters’ hands. They all had a part to play in a murder — justified or not. Shared guilt, coercion, and fear keep the secret between them. Murder

Details Did they kill for justice or just for the thrill? Define the particulars of the murder, either by letting the players craft their own or by rolling on the Murder Details table. Murder Details d6

Murder in Baldur's Gate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

Murder in Baldur’s Gate There’s blood on the characters’ hands. They all had a part to play in a murder — justified or not. Shared guilt, coercion, and fear keep the secret between them. Murder

Details Did they kill for justice or just for the thrill? Define the particulars of the murder, either by letting the players craft their own or by rolling on the Murder Details table. Murder Details d6

Opening the Book

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

and mix it with water to form a thick paste, then spread the wet clay in a thin layer on a flat surface. Rolling one of the cylinders across this surface presses the writing into the clay and makes

from their cages and head back into the sea. The third cylinder depicts, and briefly tells about, the aftermath of the serpentfolk’s assault. The village is vacant, most of its buildings flattened

The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan

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

overgrown “valleys” between the debris of the crumbled buildings. The largest of these valleys all lead to the central clearing where a great pyramid stands. In the south side of that clearing is a

god Chemosh. The site could date back to the Age of Dreams, and might be on an isle or in an isolated region near the Blood Sea of Istar. Eberron. On Eberron, the site might be the ancient seat of

Leilon Point Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

Leilon Point Locations The following locations are keyed to the map of Leilon Point. Farmhouses The families inside the unlabeled buildings on the map of Leilon Point are farmers, fishers, and their

supplies lay destroyed on the floor of this hut near the corpse of an old woman lying face down in a pool of dried blood. Manda Gutterpunch ran this shop that serviced the fishers in the village. A

Chapter 5: The Town of Vallaki

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

the town’s current burgomaster, Baron Vargas Vallakovich. The Vallakoviches have royal blood in their veins and have long believed themselves superior to the Zarovich line. Baron Vallakovich has

garlands from previous festivals still hang from the eaves of Vallaki’s buildings, and work has begun on a large wicker sun, to be set ablaze in the town square on the day of the festival. In the days

City of Skophos

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

polis. Skophos stands as a literal maze, its twisting streets carved from the red sandstone of the badlands. The walls of the maze rise as narrow buildings that serve as homes, shops, and defensible

they are far enough inland that they have little cause to honor Thassa, and many of them view Iroas as an enemy of their people. They worship a more ancient aspect of Karametra, who demands blood to

Fey Curses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

Feywild denizen Entering a forbidden place Appearing in a fey court without an invitation You can determine the curse’s effect by rolling on the Fey Curses table. Fey Curses d8 Curse 1 Your ears

resistant to all magic except a wish spell. A creature can also remove such a curse on itself by learning and performing a specific task or ritual, determined by rolling on the Ending the Curse table

Minions and Pets

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

she might be under her command, working off the debt of a bargain for itself or someone else. Favors beget favors, and under duress a hag might speak a magic word to call upon a blood debt from a

creatures are either naturally wicked or warped by the hag to better serve her. In either case, a hag is confident that her servants will obey her orders without question. The Brutes table gives examples of

Elemental Plane of Earth

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

spires that top most buildings. The city is protected by a powerful spell that alerts the entire population if a visitor steals even a single stone. Furnaces The Furnaces are the mountains nearest the

willing to crush venerable institutions and respected traditions in its advance. Cultists of Evil Earth crave the power to destroy the works of civilization with landslides, sinkholes, or mighty earthquakes, and they believe the earth thirsts for the blood of those who don’t venerate it properly.

Xanathar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Undermountain’s third level. The place resembles a ramshackle town, built inside a giant cavern connected to an underground river. Members of the Xanathar Guild haunt Skullport’s dilapidated buildings, and

. Xanathar’s beloved fish, Sylgar, has the statistics of a quipper, except that it lacks the Blood Frenzy trait.

Myconids

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

bonus. Infestation Spores (1/Day). The myconid releases spores that burst out in a cloud that fills a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on it, and the cloud lingers for 1 minute. Any flesh-and-blood

indefinite madness (determined by rolling on the Madness of Zuggtmoy table in appendix D) that lasts until the creature is cured of the disease or dies. While infected in this way, the creature can’t be

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