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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
local environment, consuming vast quantities of fish and pale crabs and cultivating fungal growths. They bully nearby communities when they can or enter into cautious arrangements with powerful
that Long Rest. Creatures with Immunity to the Poisoned condition are immune to this effect.
Verdant Growth. Vegetation and fungi within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair grow faster and cover a
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
targets up to five creatures that it can see within 60 feet of it. Each target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or fall into a magical sleep and be unconscious for 10 minutes. A sleeping
and argue for a slow, cautious approach in all matters.PoisonChange Shape. The yuan-ti transforms into a Medium snake or back into its true form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. If it dies, it stays in its current form.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the perils of the Underdark. Equal parts fearful and vicious, bands of these dwarf-kin prey on those weaker than themselves, while giving simpering obeisance to any creatures they deem more powerful. A
two elements of their character. They are cautious and distrustful, which serves them well as they navigate the dangers of the Underdark and its societies. They also have a stronger-than-normal
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
travelers. They typically make a cautious approach to stronger creatures, speaking in halting, croaking Undercommon to offer their services in return for fresh food, metal weapons, and trinkets from
turns. All creatures that can see the blindheim have disadvantage on attack rolls while in the area of bright light and within 15 feet of the blindheim. Creatures with the Sunlight Sensitivity trait that
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
safe from the perils of the Underdark. Equal parts fearful and vicious, bands of these dwarf-kin prey on those weaker than themselves, while giving simpering obeisance to any creatures they deem more
ago but for two elements of their character. They are cautious and distrustful, which serves them well as they navigate the dangers of the Underdark and its societies. They also have a stronger-than
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures that can harm her.
Auril’s worshipers know better than to disturb her self-imposed isolation. Terrible blizzards have cut off Icewind Dale
dwells on Solstice, a frozen island hidden among the titanic icebergs in the Sea of Moving Ice. Few creatures know of this island, let alone how to reach it. See chapter 5 for information about
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures that can harm her.
Auril’s worshipers know better than to
rather Auril as she is encountered in this adventure.Lair Actions
Auril dwells on Solstice, a frozen island hidden among the titanic icebergs in the Sea of Moving Ice. Few creatures know of this
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
night while also granting spells to her devoted followers leaves Auril weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures
icebergs in the Sea of Moving Ice. Few creatures know of this island, let alone how to reach it. See chapter 5 for information about the regional effects that encompass the island.
While
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
provoke retaliatory attacks from the creatures they steal from. It’s better to be cautious and overlooked than to be considered dangerous and a threat.
In a couple of situations, kobolds might
Kobolds are a lot less cute when they learn how to cast fireballs.
— Volo
Kobolds are often dismissed as cowardly, foolish, and weak, but these little reptilian creatures actually have a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Treasure A cautious and skilled gang can follow in the tracks of a gnoll war band, keeping hidden and waiting for the creatures to move on after ravaging a village or a town. The gnolls leave the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Allies, Minions, and Pets Thanks to their lack of physical prowess and their small size, kobolds are rarely in a position to dominate other creatures, so they usually don’t have minions. Even when
the opportunity presents itself, kobolds would rather not try to enslave or hire any intelligent creatures because they can’t trust such creatures to not turn on them. Kobolds are good, however, at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
are common, as are the fierce and aggressive giant snapping turtles that give the bay its name. See appendix D for more information on these creatures. Cyclopes roam the shore and lair in mountain
caves overlooking the bay. These simple creatures aren’t inherently hostile, but they are suspicious and wary around newcomers. Any show of malicious intent on the part of strangers is enough to shift
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Able Scavengers Kobolds are adept at identifying broken, misplaced, discarded, or leftover crafted items from other creatures that can still be put to use. They prefer to scavenge objects that have
creatures, because such objects are more likely to be in good condition and thus more useful or valuable. When they go after items that aren’t free for the taking, kobolds try to remain undetected and don’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
governments, as well as in the ongoing effort to protect their cities from discovery or attacks by hostiles. They oppose reckless behavior and argue for a slow, cautious approach in all matters. Yuan
., one target. Hit: 16 (3d8 + 3) poison damage.
Merrshaulk’s Slumber (1/Day). The yuan-ti targets up to five creatures that it can see within 60 feet of it. Each target must succeed on a DC 13
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
by merchants and other brave travelers. They typically make a cautious approach to stronger creatures, speaking in halting, croaking Undercommon to offer their services in return for fresh food, metal
swayed into service with payment of fresh food and metal weapons. A blindheim’s radiant eyes make these creatures a unique source of light in the Underdark depths, and are bright enough to hinder
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Vesper, as well as four humans who were part of a merchant caravan that foolishly attacked the lizardfolk when they saw the creatures moving through the swamp. Lizardfolk Forces The leader is a
lizardfolk, and there is one per character, including sidekicks. The sleds and cages are pulled by flail snails (see appendix A), but only one of those creatures’ attacks (the one next to Hissain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
creatures that many folk consider risible at best and dangerous only in passing. Perhaps the truths contained herein shall dispel such ignorant notions. Any creature of power can upset the Balance and is
thus worthy of cautious respect, if not fear.
Read on and learn that perhaps the derision leveled at these fiends reflects only the fear and trepidation of those who would mock them. And perhaps if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
on the High Road. The dwarves of Thornhold at the southern end of the Mere of Dead Men might be concerned allies or remain distant and cautious, more wary of the machinations of the Margaster family
adventures in Darokin’s other port. Port Tenobar is larger than Saltmarsh but a good deal seedier, and the vast Malpheggi Swamp is an excellent location for lizardfolk and other creatures to hide.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Gracklstugh If the characters visited Gracklstugh previously, the duergar response to their return is dictated by the gray dwarves’ prior experience with the characters. The duergar are cautious — if
strongholds, afraid to venture out into the streets — even invisibly. Rumors abound of creatures active in the Darklake, and of secret rituals and offerings made to the dark waters to appease them. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
thorny bushes choke the streets. Statues representing the trickster gods leer from many junctions. Cautious characters can move through the city at a rate of 200 feet every 5 minutes. Even if they
damaged by a giant wasp must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw at the end of the encounter or become infected with shivering sickness (see “Diseases”). Nest Occupants d6 Creatures 1–2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
each. Advice from the Spirits Any characters inhabited by the spirits of Obo’laka or Papazotl receive advice when entering this area: Cautious Obo’laka advises her host to not disturb the throne or pick
, Karagos. Blind Artists The three creatures skulking about the room are undead servants of Acererak. Despite their blindness, each has the magical ability to perceive and paint scenes of pain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
both rolls. Heavy. Creatures that are Small or Tiny have disadvantage on attack rolls with heavy weapons. A heavy weapon’s size and bulk make it too large for a Small or Tiny creature to use
of 60 feet. Silvered Weapons Some monsters that have immunity or resistance to nonmagical weapons are susceptible to silver weapons, so cautious adventurers invest extra coin to plate their weapons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
is a sweet, purple sludge flowing through shallow troughs from which grells sup. Cautious of risking the wrath of an unknown number of grells deprived of their gastronomic satisfaction, the mind
creatures with dangling tentacles feed from the troughs. A dark circle in the ceiling is wrinkled like scarred skin.
When the characters arrive, three grells are feeding from the troughs. Grells without
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
for their tenacity, agility, crafty ingenuity, and dumb luck, all of which has enabled them to survive in a world overrun with creatures larger and more powerful than they are. Small and Wiry Standing
and slender. Many goblins prefer to go unshod to leave their toes exposed for climbing. Unfettered Emotion Creatures of raw impulse, goblins are found among guilds that value that quality
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse
ship’s tilted orientation, creatures inside the ship must climb to access other areas of the ship. A creature without a Climb Speed that attempts to climb inside the ship must succeed on a DC 11 Strength
(Athletics) check or fall. On the Deck. Creatures wearing harnesses on the ship’s deck can climb the deck’s vertical surface without falling. A creature has Disadvantage on attack rolls while wearing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
also avoid Netherskull. The githzerai leader, Yrlakka, is a father figure to the others and serves as their mentor. They attack mind flayers and their thralls on sight, but all other creatures are
treated with cautious respect until they prove themselves undeserving of such consideration. All rooms and corridors in this part of the dungeon have flat, 10-foot-high ceilings. 24a. Hall of Smiths Decor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. Cautious Obo’laka warns against trying on the masks. Wise Shagambi is convinced that the frescoes are clues to understanding the power of the wall shrine. Frescoes Four frescoes line the east wall of
the wall behind the sarcophagus. All creatures in the room, as well as creatures in the narrow hallway to the south, become targets of the spell. Treasure The sarcophagus contains a pair of bracers of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
whatever is hiding under the black drape, with no warning or negotiation. Cautious Obo’laka thinks a beholder is hidden under the black drape and urges her host to flee at once. When he becomes aware
disadvantage on the attack roll; if the attack misses, the ammunition becomes stuck to the sphere. Throwing the black drape over the sphere renders it temporarily inert, with creatures and objects stuck to it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
few small rooms with only one door, where the characters can bar the door and reasonably expect to spend an hour or even a night resting in safety. On the flip side, cautious characters might try to
even more terrifying foes. Provide Assistance. Some random encounters can benefit the characters instead of hindering or harming them. Helpful creatures might give the characters useful information or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
they don’t have an enemy to fight. Because the Northlanders are good at fighting and sailing, and perfectly willing to attack ships close to their shores, best to be cautious around any Northlander
casualties number in the dozens, at most. The Whalebones are so called because of the scattered skeletons of those great sea creatures that litter the beaches of most of the islands. These bones are the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
themselves, while giving simpering obeisance to any creatures they deem more powerful. A lone derro may seem pitiable, but a cackling, spitting, growling, howling horde of them is horrifying to behold
. Fractious in groups and individually weak, derro would have died out long ago but for two elements of their character. They are cautious and distrustful, which serves them well as they navigate the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
seem older and more respectable. Most kobold tribes avoid eating what they call “talking meat” — intelligent creatures — because such behavior prompts retaliation. The fear of starvation can make them
flexible about this principle, however, and if their options are either attacking such creatures or going hungry, kobolds are practical. A few tribes, particularly those in lightly populated areas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Goldwarren Locations The following locations are keyed to map 7.1. Map 7.1: The GoldwarrenView Player Version G1: Junction Tunnel After a short, cautious march from the mine entrance, the party
are surprised when several many-legged creatures hurtle out of the northwest passage. These five aurumvoraxes (detailed in the “Aurumvoraxes” section at the end of this adventure) are hostile and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Occultant Our next kill changes everything. — Occultant divination An occultant tracks the creatures and foes that a franchise has bested or killed, weighing them against the deeds the franchise has
glasses.
3 Burning a small piece of the body and looking for shapes in the smoke.
4 A cautious, reasoned, professional guesstimate.
5 Careful measurements. The distance between
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, the Nelanther. Here, all manner of seafaring or sea-dwelling creatures live, from lizardfolk and minotaurs to orcs and ogres, with a smattering of humans and others thrown in for variety. Where some
might not help, since the Knight of Nimbral have been known to appear out of nowhere, apparently invisible before they attacked, but it pays to be cautious when you’re doing something foolish.