cities within readily

Vampire Umbral Lord

Monsters Monster Manual

create sanctuaries apart from the living, whether hidden in cosmopolitan cities or sequestered in ruins where they dwelled in life. The region containing a vampire’s lair is warped by its presence

within 1 mile of the lair. Looming Shadows. Shadows within 1 mile of the lair seem to move as if alive. Any creature (excluding the vampire and its allies) that finishes a Short Rest while within 1

Inkling Mascot

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

ink at one creature within 15 feet of itself. The target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of the inkling’s next turn.Squelching slightly as they

inklings provide endless ink—or by lonely students hoping for company as they study. However, inklings can just as readily support mages in combat, disrupting opponents’ sight.PsychicShadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the inkling takes the Hide action.

Satyr Reveler

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Enthralling Performance. If the satyr performs for at least 1 minute, it chooses up to four humanoids within 60 feet of it who watched or listened to the entire performance. Each target must succeed

—they readily defend themselves, their friends, and their homes in the Skola Vale. With diversions aside, satyrs bend their cleverness toward tactics and methods of ending conflicts as swiftly as

Warforged Soldier

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

warforged can see makes an attack roll against a creature within 5 feet of the warforged, the warforged can impose disadvantage on the attack roll.Warforged soldiers are humanoids formed from wood and

to be, seeking work as bouncers, bailiffs, and bodyguards. Others put their tireless strength to work as laborers, committed to the reconstruction of the towns and cities they defended or destroyed in the war.Poison

Decaton Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

unleashes a barrage of lightning bolts from its eyes. Each creature within 30 feet of the decaton must make a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw, taking 38 (7d10);{"diceNotation":"7d10", "rollType":"damage

sprout out from their rounded frames in all directions. Their heads contain ten eyes to readily observe the operations of surrounding base modrons. In emergencies, a decaton can discharge a bolt of

Death's Head of Bhaal

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Aura of Murder. As long as the death's head is not incapacitated, hostile creatures within 5 feet of it gain vulnerability to piercing damage unless they have resistance or immunity to such damage

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Stunning Gaze. The death's head targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be stunned until the end

Yuan-ti Pit Master

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

involved in yuan-ti’s long-term plan to take over Humanoid governments, as well as in the ongoing effort to protect their cities from discovery or attacks by hostiles. They oppose reckless behavior

Night Blade

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Aura of Murder. As long as the night blade is not incapacitated, hostile creatures within 5 feet of it gain vulnerability to piercing damage unless they have resistance or immunity to such

cause terrible pain and bleeding. Killers from the Shadows. Bhaal’s followers are cunning murderers who kill to strike fear and thrive on sowing terror in the cities they inhabit. They can call

Sewer King

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

condition until the start of the sewer king’s next turn. Summon Swarm (1/Day). The sewer king chitters and summons a swarm of rats to its aid. The swarm appears in an unoccupied space within 30 feet of

their enormous size, supernatural strength, wicked cunning, and ability to speak. Deep in the bowels of towns and cities, sewer kings reign over underground vermin, dreaming of the day when rats will

Reaper of Bhaal

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Aura of Murder. As long as the reaper is not incapacitated, hostile creatures within 5 feet of it gain vulnerability to piercing damage unless they have resistance or immunity to such damage. Innate

the cities they inhabit. They can call upon their god's power to blend into the shadows with ease, or even turn invisible for a crucial moment. Cult Ranks. Low-ranking cultists of Bhaal are called night

Drow Favored Consort

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, message 3/day each: dimension door, fireball, invisibility 1/day each: darkness, faerie fire, levitate (self only)Protective Shield (3/Day). When the drow or a creature within 10 feet of it is hit by

encouraged by Lolth. Others can be found in Underdark cities free of Lolth’s influence, where these powerful spellcasters apply their might toward ending her tyranny.

Telescopic Transporter

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

This enormous telescope allows you to view distant celestial objects, including stars, Wildspace systems, and Astral Sea phenomena like the cities of deities or the petrified husks of dead gods

chosen by the DM. 3 Excess cosmic energy overloads the telescope, causing it to explode. Each creature within 60 feet of the telescope takes 8d6 necrotic damage. Any Humanoid who survives this damage

Ythryn Mythallar

Magic Items Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Weave that can be harnessed for various purposes. For example, Netherese mages used mythallars to keep their cities aloft and empower their magic items. The bigger the mythallar, the more magic it can

rest within 30 feet of it, meditating on the mythallar. Up to eight creatures can be attuned to it at one time; otherwise, the Ythryn mythallar follows the attunement rules in the Dungeon Master&rsquo

Lesser Star Spawn Emissary

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Aberrant Rejuvenation. When the emissary drops to 0 hit points, its body melts away. A greater star spawn emissary instantly appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of where the lesser emissary

teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 30 feet of it and can make a Lashing Maw attack. Psychic Lash (Costs 3 Actions). The emissary targets a creature it can see within 30 feet of it and

Nightmare Beast

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

one creature it can see within 60 feet of itself. The target must make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw, taking 70 (10d6 + 40);{"diceNotation":"10d6+40","rollType":"damage","rollAction

engines. A single beast can lay waste to entire cities and armies.Teleport (2/Day). The beast magically teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 120 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.

Drow Shadowblade (Summoner Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, the summoned demon appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of its summoner, acts as an ally of its summoner, and can’t summon other demons. It remains for 10 minutes, until it or its

summoner dies, or until its summoner dismisses it as an action.Drow shadowblades steal down the dim passages of the Underdark, bound on errands of mayhem. They protect enclaves and Underdark cities from

Drow Shadowblade

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Underdark cities from enemies and track down thieves who make off with prized treasures. In the city of Menzoberranzan in the Forgotten Realms, noble houses often employ shadowblades to eliminate rivals from

);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Summon Shadow Demon", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage. Otherwise, the summoned demon appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of its

Kas the Betrayer

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

the attacker if it is within his reach. On a hit, the target takes an additional 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Parrying Riposte", "rollDamageType":"slashing

, Fallen Soldier (Costs 3 Actions). Kas magically summons a specter. The specter appears in an unoccupied space within 30 feet of Kas, whom it obeys. The specter takes its turn immediately after Kas

Yuan-ti Anathema

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

-ti, that starts its turn within 30 feet of the anathema must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened of snakes and yuan-ti. A frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the

. Anathemas don’t age, allowing them to pursue their goals until the end of days. Truly powerful ones might rule multiple yuan-ti cities and bring entire regions under their control.PoisonAcid

Guild Artisan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp Guild Business Guilds are generally found in cities large enough to support several artisans practicing the same trade. However, your guild

might instead be a loose network of artisans who each work in a different village within a larger realm. Work with your DM to determine the nature of your guild. You can select your guild business

Tsucora Quori

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

. Possession (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Possession"}. One humanoid that the quori can see within 5 feet of it must succeed on a DC 14 Charisma saving throw or be

the quori is forced out by an effect like the dispel evil and good spell. When the possession ends, the quori reappears in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the body. The target is immune to this

Iymrith

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

","rollAction":"Tail","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a

dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15 feet of the dragon must succeed on a DC 24 Dexterity saving throw or take 16 (2d6 + 9);{"diceNotation":"2d6+9","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Wing Attack

Astral Elf Star Priest

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

;Magical, flame-like radiance rains down on a creature that the elf can see within 60 feet of itself. The target must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (5d8);{"diceNotation":"5d8","rollType

dead gods found adrift in the Silver Void, transforming them into floating cities and citadels. Although the Silver Void is their home, astral elves often venture into Wildspace systems and place

Rak Tulkhesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

). Each creature within 60 feet of Rak Tulkhesh must succeed on a DC 24 Wisdom saving throw or use its reaction to make a melee weapon attack against a random creature within reach. If no creatures

are within reach, it makes a ranged weapon attack against a random creature within range, throwing its weapon if necessary. This attack is made with advantage and gains a +4 bonus to the damage

Ancient Deep Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

around a creature within 30 feet of it that it can see. The target must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or use its reaction to make a melee weapon attack against a random creature within reach. If

no creatures are within reach, or the target can’t take a reaction, it takes 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Commanding Spores", "rollDamageType":"psychic

Sword of Zariel

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

creature that is transformed by magic, and see into the Ethereal Plane, all within a range of 60 feet. New Personality. You gain new personality traits, determined by rolling once on each of the

1 I am too quick to judge others. 2 I offer forgiveness too readily. 3 I will sacrifice innocent lives for the greater good. 4 Flaw? What flaw? I am flawless. Utter perfection

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

nature. The Lords’ Alliance: On one level, the agents of the Lords’ Alliance are representatives of the cities and other governments that constitute the alliance. But, as a faction

and seek to destroy. d6 Flaw 1 I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely. 2 I put too much trust in those who wield power within my temple’s hierarchy

Adult Deep Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

creature within 30 feet of it that it can see. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or use its reaction to make a melee weapon attack against a random creature within reach. If no

creatures are within reach, or the target can’t take a reaction, it takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Commanding Spores", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic

Guild Artisan / Guild Merchant Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

of introduction from your guild, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp Guild Business Guilds are generally found in cities large enough to support several artisans

practicing the same trade. However, your guild might instead be a loose network of artisans who each work in a different village within a larger realm. Work with your DM to determine the nature of your

Rain

Monsters Misplaced Monsters: Volume One

’s choice within 5 feet of her takes 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fiery Wings", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. A creature that hits Rain with a melee

evil of the world. She loves cupcakes and readily accepts them as gifts. She has fiery wings and a tiny halo around the tip of her horn. When confronted by bullies or evildoers, she can emit rainbow

Crimson Aspirant

backgrounds

Characters who value study and learning, as well as those with a capacity to heal the injuries and illnesses of others, readily become crimson aspirants. More physically inclined characters can be

away. 3 A plague carried in the blood defies cures, and you must find its origin. 4 Your mentor, who inducted you into the secrets held within life and blood, vanished suddenly. 5

Sahuagin Priestess Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

to be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating. Shark Telepathy. The sahuagin can magically command any shark within 120 feet of her, using a limited telepathy. Spellcasting. The

aquatic elf cities and the societies of other creatures that pose a threat to sahuagin. The mere shadow of the malenti threat incites paranoia and suspicion among aquatic elves, whose resilience is weakened as the prelude to an actual sahuagin invasion.

Sahuagin Baron Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

needs to be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating. Shark Telepathy. The sahuagin can magically command any shark within 120 feet of him, using a limited telepathy.Multiattack

— none can say. The sahuagin put the malenti to good use as spies and assassins in aquatic elf cities and the societies of other creatures that pose a threat to sahuagin. The mere shadow of the

Dwarves

races

these metals quickly became famous across Etharis. During the wars of the Era of Expansion, the dwarves barricaded themselves within their greatest capitals: the tiered city of Stehlenwald and the

mountain stronghold of Grabenstein. Both fortress cities were once thought impregnable. The dwarves of Grabenstein fought valiantly for their homelands, withstanding multiple sieges until eventually

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

build cities to last for the ages, and great kingdoms that can persist for long centuries. An individual human might have a relatively short life span, but a human nation or culture preserves

Just as readily as they mix with each other, humans mingle with members of other races. They get along with almost everyone, though they might not be close to many. Humans serve as ambassadors, diplomats

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