choosing reason guard to her remote

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

her divine spark vanishes. She is dead until the next winter solstice, when she reappears at full health in a cold, remote location of her choosing. Frigid Aura. So long as Auril has at least 1 hit

until her concentration is broken (as if concentrating on a spell).Auril can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at

Storm Giant Quintessent

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

"} force damage to the target, striking unerringly. The javelin disappears after it hits.The giant can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used

. The blizzard that rages unendingly around a mountain peak, the vortex that swirls around a remote island, or the thunderstorm that howls ceaselessly up and down a rugged coastline could, in fact, be

Scion of Memnor

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

turn.A slumbering scion of Memnor appears as a dense, slowly drifting tower of clouds that never dissipates. Often, this cloud lingers over a remote valley, creating a constantly overcast sky. Sapient

guard their birthplaces (which are rich in elemental magic) or hold the substance of the world together. (See “Giants of Myth” in chapter 3 for additional inspiration.) Scions of giants

False Lich

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

/day each: Globe of Invulnerability, Hold MonsterThe false lich can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. It can take only one legendary action at a time and only at the end of

nefarious magical copies of themselves to fool enemies, to guard treasure, or for other inscrutable reasons. To create a false lich, a lich binds a shred of its life force to a corpse in a profane

Molydeus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

molydeus can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The molydeus regains

bipedal body has a slavering wolf’s head and a fanged serpent’s head. Its demon lord can speak and see through the serpent head; this master also uses the molydeus to guard treasures, slay

Cradle of the Cloud Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

have the deafened condition for 1 minute.A slumbering scion of Memnor appears as a dense, slowly drifting tower of clouds that never dissipates. Often, this cloud lingers over a remote valley, creating

seclusion. On other worlds, the scions guard their birthplaces (which are rich in elemental magic) or hold the substance of the world together. (See “Giants of Myth” in chapter 3 for additional

Molydeus (Summoner Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

;t summon other demons. It remains for 1 minute, until it or the molydeus dies, or until the molydeus dismisses it as an action.The molydeus can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options

’s head. Its demon lord can speak and see through the serpent head; this master also uses the molydeus to guard treasures, slay foes, and terrify troops into obedience. A molydeus’s demon

Hutijin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. A creature that saves against this effect is immune to his Fearful Voice for 24 hours.Hutijin can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from

figure, known only to the most learned infernal scholars. He has no cults of his own, and his servants are few in number. The reason is simple: Hutijin hates mortals. When summoned from the Hells, he

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

few miles from where they were born. You aren’t one of those folk. You are from a distant place, one so remote that few of the common folk in the North realize that it exists, and chances are

provided. The following section, discussing possible homelands, includes some suggested reasons that are appropriate for each location. d6 Reason d6 Reason 1 Emissary 4 Pilgrim

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

guildless masses of the city. Consider why you’re embedded in the secondary guild. Create a story with your DM, inspired by rolling on the following table or choosing a reason that suits you

. d8 Reason for Infiltration 1 My parents belong to this guild, and I let them think I’m following in their footsteps. 2 I’ve been assigned to track this guild&rsquo

Waterdhavian Noble

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

You are a scion of one of the great noble families of Waterdeep. Human families who jealously guard their privilege and place in the City of Splendors, Waterdhavian nobles have a reputation across

Faerûn for being eccentric, spoiled, venal, and, above all else, rich. Whether you are a shining example of the reason for this reputation or one who proves the rule by being an exception, people

Flesh Colossus

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

elemental energy in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 40 (9d8) damage of a type of the colossus’s choosing: acid

these ancient flesh colossi guard abandoned ruins, sites sacred to giants, and lost treasures—and possibly the procedure to create new examples of their kind.Lightning, Poison, Psychic

Hulgaz

Monsters The Book of Many Things

1/day: TeleportHulgaz can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Hulgaz

her finger is a well-rehearsed ploy, a gesture she has weaponized to put her targets off guard. Hulgaz is a charmer in both the common and magical sense. She effortlessly ingratiates herself

Balhannoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The balhannoth regains spent legendary

Underdark might lair in caves near Underdark passages and guard the ways in and out of its keepers’ enclave. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), a balhannoth can take

Auril (First Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Auril regains spent legendary actions at the start of

can’t truly die (although the characters can rid the world of her for a time). Thus, she has no reason to capitulate to mortals’ demands. As the embodiment of winter’s cruelty, she is

Sibriex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

spell.The sibriex can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The sibriex

Creature.Thought to be as old as the Abyss itself, sibriexes haunt remote parts of that plane, where they use their vile abilities to create new horrors and they seek ancient lore. Rivulets of blood and

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

. Great Purpose Aarakocra enjoy peace and solitude. Most of them have little interest in dealing with other peoples and less interest in spending time on the ground. For this reason, it takes an

, the hermit, and the sage. The small colonies of aarakocra are insular and remote, and few aarakocra live away from their roosts. In the Star Mounts of the High Forest in the Forgotten Realms, no more

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

, and immunity to all damage except fire damage. The freed creature appears in an unoccupied space of its choice within 30 feet of the shattered crystal.Auril can take 3 legendary actions, choosing

might prove helpful: So long as she has mortal worshipers, Auril can’t truly die (although the characters can rid the world of her for a time). Thus, she has no reason to capitulate to mortals

Belashyrra

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

success.Belashyrra can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Belashyrra regains spent

’s lair is known to touch remote areas of the Shadow Marches and caverns below Xen’drik. A region containing a passage to Belashyrra’s lair is warped by its magic, which creates one or

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

them as a bonus action.Strahd can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn

the reach of melee combatants and spellcasters, or he flies away (using summoned wolf;wolves or swarm of bats;swarms of bats or swarm of rats;rats to guard his retreat). Strahd observes the characters

Adult Deep Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can

away in a more remote chamber, draped in illusion spells and protected by traps and magical alarms. When triggered, those alarms summon the dragon’s minions and allies first, followed by the

Ancient Deep Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary

the rest of the lair, this chamber is lit by phosphorescent fungal blooms that give off soft green, blue, and purple light. Hoard Chamber. The dragon’s hoard is hidden away in a more remote

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

underwater doesn't grant resistance against this damage.The dragon turtle can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the

, though some dragon turtles prefer coastal lairs with easier access to settlements they can trade with—or prey upon. Particularly reclusive dragon turtles seek lairs in even more remote locales

Ancient Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

emotions, dispel magic, invisibility, revivifyThe dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at one time and only at the end of

moonstone dragon has partnered with an androsphinx to guard a precious treasure, taking the place of the sphinx’s slain gynosphinx partner. 3 An ancient moonstone dragon is summoned to mediate a

Ancient Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary

abandoned mines, silver dragons covet the lost outposts of humanoid civilization. An abandoned mountaintop citadel or a remote tower raised by a long-dead wizard is the sort of lair that every silver

Adult Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action

mines, silver dragons covet the lost outposts of humanoid civilization. An abandoned mountaintop citadel or a remote tower raised by a long-dead wizard is the sort of lair that every silver dragon

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

; Gimble, Notes from a Treasure Hunter Firbolg tribes cloister in remote forest strongholds, preferring to spend their days in quiet harmony with the woods. When provoked, firbolgs demonstrate

Reason for Adventuring 1 Outcast for murder 2 Outcast for severely damaging home territory 3 Clan slain by invading humanoids 4 Clan slain by a dragon or demon 5

Storm Giant Quintessent Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

it hits.The giant can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The giant

waterfall, a remote island, a fog-shrouded loch, a beautiful coral reef, or a windswept desert bluff. As befits the environment, the storm in which the giant lives could be a blizzard, a typhoon, a

Demilich (Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

-forms in an unoccupied space nearest to the gem and in the same state as when it was trapped.The demilich can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option

its existence. Few liches seek to become demiliches, for it means an end to the existence they hoped to preserve by becoming undead. However, time can erode the lich’s reason and memory, causing

Balhannoth Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

tentacles.The balhannoth can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The

well-traveled roads and paths, snatching people who come along. A balhannoth that has been captured and exploited by drow might lair in caves near Underdark passages and guard the ways in and out of a

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

and worse, so you know you can count on them in a fight. — Brego Stoneheart, sea captain Tritons guard the ocean depths, building small settlements beside deep trenches, portals to the

remote even merfolk and sea elves rarely encounter them. Haughty Nobles As a result of their isolation and limited understanding of the Material Plane, tritons can come across as haughty and

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the area patrolled by the guard did she explain that the noises indicated that the wingless folk had claimed that area, and that to trespass would be to court death. — Gimble, Notes from a

. 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

Chapter 1: Group Patrons

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

Chapter 1: Group Patrons When creating characters for an Eberron campaign, consider choosing a patron for your adventuring party. This section describes general categories of patrons and also

adventuring group that has a powerful backer as a patron has a clear place in the world, access to additional resources, and a reason to work together in pursuit of a common cause.

Chapter 1: Group Patrons

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

Chapter 1: Group Patrons When creating characters for an Eberron campaign, consider choosing a patron for your adventuring party. This section describes general categories of patrons and also

adventuring group that has a powerful backer as a patron has a clear place in the world, access to additional resources, and a reason to work together in pursuit of a common cause.

Encounter 4: Mausoleum

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

Encounter 4: Mausoleum The City of the Dead is a public park dotted with mausoleums. The place is closed at night, with two City Guard soldiers (guards) stationed at each entry gate. A character can

Dead. They spend the night here, then disperse and return to the waking city at dawn — for a reason no one knows. Sir Ambrose Everdawn (LG male human Tethyrian knight), an aging servant of Kelemvor (god

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