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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Hide in Plain Sight. The alseid has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide while it is in grassland.
Innate Spellcasting. The alseid's spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14
":"radiant"} radiant damage.Alseid
Touched with the golden light of the sun, alseids inhabit meadows, plains, and lands of cultivated natural beauty. Many live in closer proximity to human civilization
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
on Strength: attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage and isn’t weakened.
Spellcasting. Tanazir casts one of the following
.
Fold Space (Costs 2 Actions). Tanazir uses Teleport, and each other creature within 20 feet of the space she left must succeed on a DC 24 Strength saving throw or be pulled up to 30 feet closer to the
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, and Hythonia can pull the target up to 5 feet closer to her if it is a Large or smaller creature.Hythonia can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options
creature has disadvantage on Intelligence checks and Intelligence saving throws, and it behaves as if under the effect of the confusion spell.
Regional Effects
The region containing Hythonia’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Frightened [Condition] While you have the Frightened condition, you experience the following effects. Ability Checks and Attacks Affected. You have Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls
while the source of fear is within line of sight. Can’t Approach. You can’t willingly move closer to the source of fear.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Frightened [Condition] While you have the Frightened condition, you experience the following effects. Ability Checks and Attacks Affected. You have Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls
while the source of fear is within line of sight. Can’t Approach. You can’t willingly move closer to the source of fear.
Conditions
within line of sight.Can't Approach. You can't willingly move closer to the source of fear.Legacy DefinitionA frightened creature has disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls while the source
While you have the Frightened condition, you experience the following effects.Ability Checks and Attacks Affected. You have Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls while the source of fear is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Frightened A frightened creature has disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls while the source of its fear is within line of sight. The creature can't willingly move closer to the source of its fear.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Frightened A frightened creature has disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls while the source of its fear is within line of sight. The creature can't willingly move closer to the source of its fear.
Frightened
Grappled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
suggesting how their previous owners met their ends. Mind Flayer Costume Closer inspection reveals that the mind flayer is a featureless wooden mannequin dressed in a convincing mind flayer costume
, complete with black robe, cowl, and rubber mask. A Medium character who wears the costume can make Charisma (Deception) checks to impersonate a mind flayer. Such checks are made with advantage if the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Making Task Checks When a franchise task requires an ability check, a staff member can use their own ability check modifier to determine success. (This modifier might depend on the staff member’s
task and giving the staff member direction. This can encourage the characters to develop closer relationships with franchise staff through roleplaying, and keeps the players involved in staff-focused franchise tasks.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
below the tower are seven bonfires with tents clustered around them. Humanoid figures huddle near these closer fires. A trail leads up to these hillside encampments.
Due to the haze, characters can
navigable, and can be climbed without having to make ability checks. Map 3.5: Scarlet Moon HallView Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
charmed by the harpy’s Luring Song thinks it’s the most beautiful sound they have ever heard. It’s easy to imagine how a ship might be lured off course to get closer to the source of this music. Talking
Rose, but if the players come up with a strong argument (possibly supported with high rolls on Charisma checks), the harpy cooperates. These tactics are the most likely to convince the harpy to leave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
). “Well.” The duergar removes his helmet, revealing the gray skin of his kind. He musses his white beard as he walks closer, switching to Common as he lowers his voice. There is a discomfiting glint in
come closer.
Firelight illuminates massive columns with structures built around their bases. The cold air of the Underdark is becoming warmer even at this distance, and you can now see a variety of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
triggered during the botched disarm attempt. Consider adding similar distinctions to other checks. Perhaps a failed Charisma (Persuasion) check means a queen won’t help, whereas a failure of 5 or
degrees of success. So you could decide that an attack roll of 11 or 12 lands in the outermost ring, a 13 or 14 hits the next ring closer to the center, a 15 or 16 hits the third ring, a 17 or 18
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. Closer to the door is a toy chest with windmills painted on its sides and a dollhouse that’s a perfect replica of the dreary edifice in which you stand. These furnishings are draped in cobwebs. Lying in
secret door in the attic.” Characters who then search the dollhouse for secret doors gain advantage on their Wisdom (Perception) checks to find them. The children fear abandonment. If one or more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
addresses the fifty or so of his fellows, and they scatter, performing the tasks of setting up camp. A larger, bestial-looking lizardfolk moves closer to the leader, as if waiting for directions
peaceful resolution. If the party approaches peacefully and succeeds on some DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) checks, they might convince the lizardfolk to release the prisoners if the party defeat the rot trolls for them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
weakened until the start of Tanazir’s next turn. While weakened, it has disadvantage on the following rolls that rely on Strength: attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. On a successful save, a
creature within 20 feet of the space she left must succeed on a DC 24 Strength saving throw or be pulled up to 30 feet closer to the center of that space and take 16 (3d10) force damage.
Fractal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. The spindle is impervious to damage, and it generates a magical repulsion field that prevents creatures from approaching any closer to it than 5 feet. When Halaster created the mithral spindle, he
Strength checks and Strength saving throws. Every time Qurrok loses his memory, he forgets about his previous excursions to the bottom of this cavern. He lowers himself to the floor, discovers the mithral
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
are focused on watching their captives, and have disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks to notice anyone approaching them. If the characters free the captives, Ironhead, Harburk, and Silvana
, and can question them with appropriate Charisma checks or roleplaying. Scouting around the area also reveals the odd sight of an unconscious bugbear wrapped up in a floral print dress. Approaching
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Charisma (Intimidation) checks but disadvantage on all other Charisma checks. Any other creature that starts its turn in the aura takes poison damage equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 0 damage
. Grasp of Hadar Prerequisite: eldritch blast cantrip Once on each of your turns when you hit a creature with your eldritch blast, you can move that creature in a straight line 10 feet closer to you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
heard about from Pond Mother and perhaps also from the yuan-ti captives. The old village was abandoned when the grippli realized they would fare better being closer to the water. They relocated to where
, this armor does not impose disadvantage on your Dexterity (Stealth) checks. Serpent’s Fang Weapon (longsword), rare This single-edged magic sword is made from the scrimshawed fang of a giant serpent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
priestess Asha shows him is an attempt to manipulate him. But he’s willing to play along for the time being, hoping to draw Asha closer and potentially use her against Ilvara when the time is right
. Because of his injuries, Jorlan has disadvantage on attack rolls, Dexterity checks, and Dexterity saving throws. Drow Warriors The remaining drow males garrisoning Velkynvelve are named Balok, Bemeril
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
closer.
Warehouse Worker. The guardian of this warehouse is Dagdra Deepforge (NG female dwarf), a long-time employee of Dran Enterprises. She has the iconic documancer feature (see “Iconic Faction
location of the exit portal. Lending a Hand. Helping Dagdra complete her tasks involves a specific process and a number of ability checks, all at DC 12. When an order comes in, it appears magically on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
adventurers, as the characters soon discover. Approaching the Nest As the characters draw closer, they see a broad expanse of detritus and guano spread out below the nest. With a successful DC 10 Wisdom
attempt to communicate with an otherworldly creature stricken with all-too-worldly relationship woes, using the following points and ability checks as guidelines. If the characters are supportive and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
convincing story. If the check fails, subsequent checks made by the characters to change its attitude have disadvantage. Gnolls Ravenous and horrifying are the gnolls that prowl Icewind Dale. Only their
possible. The contest ends when the majority of one team can’t hold their handstands and either give up or fall over. Resolve the contest using DC 10 Strength (Athletics) group checks: each team
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
ends. A blizzard’s howling wind limits hearing to a range of 100 feet and imposes disadvantage on ranged weapon attack rolls. It also imposes disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on
nonmagical means and can’t hover. Visibility in a blizzard is reduced to 30 feet. Creatures without goggles or other eye protection have disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
the rune, and it must immediately use its reaction to move its speed in the direction of the pillars. The frightened creature can’t move closer to the far end of the hallway until it uses its action
Pillars. The pillars are not susceptible to countermeasures. Rune of Fear. The rune can be disabled with three successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) checks. Each check requires an action. A creature must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
narrower spires that jab at the sky like clawed fingers. Circling above the tower’s peak is a great white dragon stained with ash and soot.
As you get closer to the tower, you notice figures shuffling atop
plate. The armor gives Arkhan advantage on ability checks and saving throws made to avoid or end the grappled condition on him.
Actions
Multiattack. Arkhan makes three weapon attacks.
Fane-Eater
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the characters’ battle balloon closer. In this and later rounds, if the Six’s airship and the characters’ battle balloon are within 5 feet of each other, half the goblins and all the hobgoblins except
strongest magic they detect on the battle balloon is the orrery components the characters have collected, and they undertake any combination of attacks and ability checks you determine to claim those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
what’s frightening him.
1 Ability Checks. Phillip’s character, Gareth, makes a Wisdom (Insight) check to determine whether he reads Ismark’s unspoken cues. Wisdom is the ability that measures
you. He delights in the destruction of all things good, like my dear sister.”
2 Phillip: Gareth draws closer and compassionately asks Ismark whether his sister has been bitten by the vampire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
isn’t incapacitated. Sunlight Sensitivity. You have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to
discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. Aggressive. As a bonus action, you can move up to your speed toward an enemy of your choice that you can see or hear. You must end this move closer to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Intelligence checks and Intelligence saving throws, and it behaves as if under the effect of the confusion spell. Regional Effects. The region containing Hythonia’s lair is warped by her presence, which
constrict another target.
Snaky Hair. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 31 (4d12 + 5) bludgeoning damage, and Hythonia can pull the target up to 5 feet closer to her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
closer proximity to human civilization than other nymphs. Farmers are grateful for the presence of alseids on their lands and often leave them offerings of mead, honey, flowers, and dates in return for
, frightened, poisoned
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Sylvan
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Hide in Plain Sight. The alseid has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide while it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
closer to the doors. A wailing howl erupts from the shadows of this dim chamber, echoing from black marble walls. Dark pillars rise to the ceiling, each exuding shadow that twists in the air like
creatures have disadvantage on melee attack rolls, Strength checks, and Dexterity checks. A character can take an action to make a DC 14 Wisdom check or Charisma check. On a successful check, the character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
desiccated and skeletal humanoid corpses litter the floor of this small chamber. The stone of the north wall has been etched with intricate runes, but the pattern ends abruptly.
Bodies and Runes. A closer
checks to work against the active rift in area 10. Secret Doors. Both the secret doors in this room swivel open like the door in the cellar. 8. Charnel Chasm The smell of death is strong in what was