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Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
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Fight On, You Slugs. The norker war leader picks up to three allied goblinoids within 60 feet that can see it. The chosen creatures can each use their reactions to
days, norkers were found deep within the earth. They were always few in number, and their god was a cruel, merciless tyrant who kept his children close and the outside world at a distance. This long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
restrained by it. A mantrap can engulf only one creature at a time.
Reactions
Attractive Pollen (1/Day). When the mantrap detects any creatures nearby, it releases pollen out to a radius of 30 feet
. Any beast or humanoid within the area must succeed on a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw or be forced to use all its movement on its turns to get as close to the mantrap as possible. An affected target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
restrained by it. A mantrap can engulf only one creature at a time.
Reactions
Attractive Pollen (1/Day). When the mantrap detects any creatures nearby, it releases pollen out to a radius of 30 feet
. Any beast or humanoid within the area must succeed on a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw or be forced to use all its movement on its turns to get as close to the mantrap as possible. An affected target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
or more upgrades to help it excel at its intended functions, but all androids are capable of defending themselves with concentrated bolts of force up close or from a distance. Despite an android’s
components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability:
2/day each: Cure Wounds (as a 3rd-level spell; medic only), Identify, Tongues (diplomat only)
Reactions
Parry (Duelist Only). The android
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Notes When faced with multiple foes, Zarak prefers to hurl daggers from a distance. When targeting a lone individual, especially someone he has been hired to kill, he prefers the up-close-and-personal
Zarak can’t grapple another creature or use Assassin’s Whim.
Bonus Actions
Assassin’s Whim. Zarak takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Reactions
Uncanny Dodge. Zarak halves the damage he takes from an attack made against him, provided he can see the attacker.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
happily volunteer.” Flaw. “My impatience sometimes demands that I strike out on my own while my comrades-in-arms waste time deliberating.” Combat Notes Molliver likes to get up close and personal in fights
if the target is within 5 feet of one of Molliver’s allies.
Levitate. While wearing boots of levitation, Molliver casts levitate (self only).
Reactions
Uncanny Dodge. Molliver halves the damage they take from an attack made against them, provided they can see the attacker.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Notes When faced with multiple foes, Zarak prefers to hurl daggers from a distance. When targeting a lone individual, especially someone he has been hired to kill, he prefers the up-close-and-personal
Zarak can’t grapple another creature or use Assassin’s Whim.
Bonus Actions
Assassin’s Whim. Zarak takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Reactions
Uncanny Dodge. Zarak halves the damage he takes from an attack made against him, provided he can see the attacker.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
happily volunteer.” Flaw. “My impatience sometimes demands that I strike out on my own while my comrades-in-arms waste time deliberating.” Combat Notes Molliver likes to get up close and personal in fights
if the target is within 5 feet of one of Molliver’s allies.
Levitate. While wearing boots of levitation, Molliver casts levitate (self only).
Reactions
Uncanny Dodge. Molliver halves the damage they take from an attack made against them, provided they can see the attacker.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
or more upgrades to help it excel at its intended functions, but all androids are capable of defending themselves with concentrated bolts of force up close or from a distance. Despite an android’s
components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability:
2/day each: Cure Wounds (as a 3rd-level spell; medic only), Identify, Tongues (diplomat only)
Reactions
Parry (Duelist Only). The android
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Earth. In the ancient days, norkers were found deep within the earth. They were always few in number, and their god was a cruel, merciless tyrant who kept his children close and the outside world at a
hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage.
Mace. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) bludgeoning damage.
Reactions
Defensive Rebuke. If a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Earth. In the ancient days, norkers were found deep within the earth. They were always few in number, and their god was a cruel, merciless tyrant who kept his children close and the outside world at a
hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage.
Mace. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) bludgeoning damage.
Reactions
Defensive Rebuke. If a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
passage junction reshaping itself at the dragon’s command to open a passage or close it again (similar to the effect of a stone shape spell). Whenever a creature with an Intelligence of 3 or higher comes
creature it can see within 120 feet of it. If the target fails a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, its speed is halved, and it can’t use reactions or bonus actions until the end of its next turn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
passage junction reshaping itself at the dragon’s command to open a passage or close it again (similar to the effect of a stone shape spell). Whenever a creature with an Intelligence of 3 or higher comes
creature it can see within 120 feet of it. If the target fails a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, its speed is halved, and it can’t use reactions or bonus actions until the end of its next turn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
that allows characters to gain the benefit of a rest. The adventure assumes the characters stay in or close to the dungeon for the duration of their exploration. If you want the characters to be able to
recaptured or replaced, and new challenges could be set up to foil incursions. Alter the dungeon’s contents as you see fit to account for the returning party’s previous actions and the reactions of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Lords, a Harper, and a close advisor to Laeral Silverhand. The years have not worn him down, and though he has grown soft in the flesh, he remains deceptively strong, vigorous, and clear of mind. Mirt
when used as a melee weapon, or 7 (1d4 + 5) piercing damage when used as a ranged weapon.
Reactions
Parry. Mirt adds 2 to his AC against one melee attack that would hit him. To do so, Mirt must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, you’ll have to deal with me—Steel Crane!”
As Steel Crane presses his attack, the monks use the steles for cover and leap between them to engage the characters in close-quarters combat. Red Key. Steel
+ 4 hit points, and all levels of exhaustion end on him.
Reactions
Deflect Missile. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, Steel Crane deflects the missile. The damage he takes from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
poisonous gas. They also have formidable claws and teeth they use to rend foes in close combat. Dying draconian masterminds are a sight to behold, as their magical essence coalesces as a ball of
: dimension door, disguise self, sending
Reactions
Magic Shield (3/Day). When the draconian is hit by an attack roll, it can create an invisible barrier of magical force around itself, granting it a +5 bonus to its AC against that attack and potentially causing the attack to miss.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Hill Giant Avalancher Hill giants who master rune magic discover a close connection to the natural forces of earth and stone. Their magic, combined with their size and strength, helps them quickly
as much damage only.
The rocks turn the ground in that area into difficult terrain until the start of the giant’s next turn, when the rocks vanish.
Reactions
Hill Rebuff (Requires Hill Rune
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Hill Giant Avalancher Hill giants who master rune magic discover a close connection to the natural forces of earth and stone. Their magic, combined with their size and strength, helps them quickly
as much damage only.
The rocks turn the ground in that area into difficult terrain until the start of the giant’s next turn, when the rocks vanish.
Reactions
Hill Rebuff (Requires Hill Rune
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Lords, a Harper, and a close advisor to Laeral Silverhand. The years have not worn him down, and though he has grown soft in the flesh, he remains deceptively strong, vigorous, and clear of mind. Mirt
when used as a melee weapon, or 7 (1d4 + 5) piercing damage when used as a ranged weapon.
Reactions
Parry. Mirt adds 2 to his AC against one melee attack that would hit him. To do so, Mirt must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
that allows characters to gain the benefit of a rest. The adventure assumes the characters stay in or close to the dungeon for the duration of their exploration. If you want the characters to be able to
recaptured or replaced, and new challenges could be set up to foil incursions. Alter the dungeon’s contents as you see fit to account for the returning party’s previous actions and the reactions of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, you’ll have to deal with me—Steel Crane!”
As Steel Crane presses his attack, the monks use the steles for cover and leap between them to engage the characters in close-quarters combat. Red Key. Steel
+ 4 hit points, and all levels of exhaustion end on him.
Reactions
Deflect Missile. In response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, Steel Crane deflects the missile. The damage he takes from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
poisonous gas. They also have formidable claws and teeth they use to rend foes in close combat. Dying draconian masterminds are a sight to behold, as their magical essence coalesces as a ball of
: dimension door, disguise self, sending
Reactions
Magic Shield (3/Day). When the draconian is hit by an attack roll, it can create an invisible barrier of magical force around itself, granting it a +5 bonus to its AC against that attack and potentially causing the attack to miss.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
a bonus action. If the fractine is reduced to 0 hit points, any creature in the fractine’s demiplane is released instantly. A released creature reappears in an unoccupied space as close to the
fractine (or where it died) as possible. A creature can leave the demiplane on its own by using magic that enables planar travel, such as the plane shift spell.
Reactions
Mirrored Damage. In response to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
a bonus action. If the fractine is reduced to 0 hit points, any creature in the fractine’s demiplane is released instantly. A released creature reappears in an unoccupied space as close to the
fractine (or where it died) as possible. A creature can leave the demiplane on its own by using magic that enables planar travel, such as the plane shift spell.
Reactions
Mirrored Damage. In response to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
windows that she can see, causing each one to either open or close as she wishes. Closed doors can be magically locked (requiring a successful DC 20 Strength check to force open) until she chooses to
actions or reactions. It can interact with its environment and even pick up and hold real objects. The illusion seems real in every way but disappears if it takes any amount of damage. Otherwise, it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
windows that she can see, causing each one to either open or close as she wishes. Closed doors can be magically locked (requiring a successful DC 20 Strength check to force open) until she chooses to
actions or reactions. It can interact with its environment and even pick up and hold real objects. The illusion seems real in every way but disappears if it takes any amount of damage. Otherwise, it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Ankheg Burrowing Insectile Predator Habitat: Forest, Grassland; Treasure: None Oversize insects, ankhegs burrow close to the surface, creating sprawling underground labyrinths. From these tunnels
teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.
Reactions
Counterspell. The arcanaloth casts Counterspell in response to that spell’s trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Ankheg Burrowing Insectile Predator Habitat: Forest, Grassland; Treasure: None Oversize insects, ankhegs burrow close to the surface, creating sprawling underground labyrinths. From these tunnels
teleports up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.
Reactions
Counterspell. The arcanaloth casts Counterspell in response to that spell’s trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
deals 78 (12d12) force damage instead.
Reactions
Preemptive Strike. The living spell makes a melee attack against a creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the living spell.
Living
living spell has no surface to attach to. When the living spell is destroyed, the contents of its extradimensional chamber are expelled, appearing as close to the living spell’s previous location as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
deals 78 (12d12) force damage instead.
Reactions
Preemptive Strike. The living spell makes a melee attack against a creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the living spell.
Living
living spell has no surface to attach to. When the living spell is destroyed, the contents of its extradimensional chamber are expelled, appearing as close to the living spell’s previous location as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
being capable of wholly independent reactions to potential threats. Though most clockwork dragons have a breath weapon that deals fire damage, some might be constructed to deal acid, cold, or lightning
its namesake bird, this creature is a unique form of avian insect. Seen up close, it can easily be discerned from any other giant bird by its insectoid maw, its four-clawed feet, and the cluster of red
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
being capable of wholly independent reactions to potential threats. Though most clockwork dragons have a breath weapon that deals fire damage, some might be constructed to deal acid, cold, or lightning
its namesake bird, this creature is a unique form of avian insect. Seen up close, it can easily be discerned from any other giant bird by its insectoid maw, its four-clawed feet, and the cluster of red
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is charmed by the morkoth for 1 minute. While charmed in this way, the target tries to get as close to the morkoth as possible, using its actions to
creature’s saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature has advantage on saving throws against the morkoth’s Hypnosis for 24 hours.
Reactions
Spell Reflection. If the morkoth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
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Ruin. Something of value to this character that isn’t on their person is stolen by burglars or a recurring villain. Alternatively, someone close to this character is kidnapped or killed.
Sage. If
the Disengage or Hide action.
Reactions
Reversal of Fortune. In response to another creature dealing damage to Oddlewin, Oddlewin reduces the damage to 0 and regains 9 (2d8) hit points.
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