common returning guides to have reduced

Eye and Hand of Vecna

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

minute. To you, solid objects within that radius appear transparent and don’t prevent light from passing through themselves. The vision can penetrate 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, or up to

damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature reduced to 0 Hit Points by this damage is transformed into green slime (see chapter 3) that covers the ground in its

Spirit Statue Mascot

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Death Burst. When the spirit statue is reduced to 0 hit points, the statue crumbles, and the spirit returns to the afterlife in a burst of ghostly white flame. Each creature within 5 feet of it must

tacticians. Regardless, their appearance is so common around the Lorehold campus that they have become the college’s mascots.

Tlexolotl

Monsters Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

, rising only rarely to gorge itself on massive amounts of animal and plant life before returning to its slumber. Should a tlexolotl’s sleep be disturbed—whether by intruders in its volcanic

destructive prowess, the land around its volcano is often naturally abundant. It’s common for those who live nearby to honor the tlexolotl as a protector of the land, as the ash it creates rejuvenates the soil and encourages life to flourish.Fire, Poison

Bariaur Wanderer

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

", "rollAction":"Barbed Javelin", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a creature, its speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of the bariaur’s next turn. Ram. Melee

. Some bariaurs sate their wanderlust by exploring their home plane, the Outlands, and the Great Wheel beyond. These bariaur wanderers often serve as guides in the Outlands, assisting visitors by

Bulezau

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

maximum is reduced by 4 (1d8);{"diceNotation":"1d8", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Barbed Tail"} until the disease ends on the target. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0.Diseased

; armies, serving as foot soldiers in the Abyss’s endless warring. Bulezaus crave violence. Their eagerness to kill and willingness to die make them common members of many demon lords&rsquo

Constructed Commoner

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

notices that if the villagers are asked about anything outside Wisteria Vale or their individual talents, they quickly change subjects to small talk about the weather or gossip, and always in Common

village a few days later. If the mannequin is disintegrated or reduced to ashes, it is not replaced and the population of the village permanently decreases by one.Poison

Strahd's Animated Armor

Monsters Curse of Strahd

, or sleep. The magic that animates an object is dispelled when the construct drops to 0 hit points. An animated object reduced to 0 hit points becomes inanimate and is too damaged to be of much use

number of permanent spell effects on it to make the armor a better castle defender. The armor understands Common but obeys only the commands of its master. Lightning, PoisonCold, Fire

Darkweaver

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

if the target is a creature, the target’s hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target

dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. Shadow Web. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Shadow Web"} to hit, reach 120 ft., one creature. Hit: 16

Carrionette

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, the target’s speed is reduced by 10 feet, and it must roll a 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Silver Needle"} and subtract the number rolled from each ability check or

porcelain dolls are the most common, all manner of deadly stuffed animals, crawling jack-in-the-boxes, bloodthirsty poppets, murderous jewelry box ballerinas, and so forth might be carrionettes. These

Otyugh Mutate

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

":"roll", "rollAction":"Bite"} on a failure. On a successful save, the target is no longer poisoned. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. This reduction to the target’s hit

the Underdark. However, their efforts always proved fruitless, and eventually the mind flayers gave up their schemes. Several common types of mutates exist. The individuals with stat blocks presented

Cartographer's Map Case

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

Map of Shortcuts At rank 3, your map case becomes a common magic item. In addition to storing normal maps, your cartographer’s map case can be used to generate a special map identifying a

reduced by half while you follow that route. If you succeed at the check by 5 or more, the map includes notes on the terrain, granting you advantage on the next ability check you make to travel

Mark of Making Human

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

night at bay. Smith, carpenter, alchemist—the best all carry my seal. —Baron Merrix d’Cannith The Mark of Making guides its bearer through any act of creation. The bearer of the

-marked Cannith forgeholds use streamlined forms of production to quickly produce common goods. Even independent artisans often learn their trade at Cannith academies and adhere to Cannith standards

The Gardener

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

condition (escape DC 17). The vine vanishes when the target is no longer grappled, or when the Gardener wills it to (no action required). A creature reduced to 0 hit points by the vine has the

carrying, to an unoccupied space they can see within 15 feet. A creature reduced to 0 hit points by the psychic damage has the unconscious condition and is stable instead of dying. Spell Refuge. When

Murgaxor's Orb

Magic Items Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

, and a Charisma of 16, as well as hearing and darkvision out to a range of 30 feet. The orb can speak, read, and understand Common, and it can communicate telepathically with any creature touching it

, poison, and psychic damage; and resistance to all other types of damage. If reduced to 0 hit points, the orb shatters.

Kalaraq Quori

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Soul Binding","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. A creature reduced to 0 hit points from this attack dies and has its soul imprisoned in one of the quori's

host body. The Inspired are the most common type of willing host for the quori and are described earlier in this chapter. Kalaraq Quori The most powerful quori are the kalaraqs, also known as

Clockwork Oaken Bolter

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

;t reduced, but it can move only in directions that bring it closer to the clockwork. A creature takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Harpoon", "rollDamageType

. The clockwork gains a climbing speed of 30 feet. 9 Vocal Resonator. The clockwork gains the ability to speak rudimentary Common or Gnomish. 10 Water Propulsion. The clockwork gains a

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

body and mind. Some shifters believe that these spirits are independent entities, and they may speak of Bear or Wolf as ancestors or guides. Most just see the beast within as a formidable expression

within they physically transform for a short time. A shifter’s beast within is reflected by the shifter’s subrace. Four subraces are especially common: Beasthide often signifies the

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

are the most common materials they use in the construction of a lair, crystal and other precious minerals feature prominently in certain areas. In this way, crystal dragons’ hoards literally

statistics (other than its size). This transformation ends if the dragon is reduced to 0 hit points or uses a bonus action to end it. Psychic Step. The dragon magically teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet of it.

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

offering plentiful opportunities for sky gazing. Though ice and snow are the most common materials they use in the construction of a lair, crystal and other precious minerals feature prominently in

any creature that is Medium or Small, while retaining its game statistics (other than its size). This transformation ends if the dragon is reduced to 0 hit points or uses a bonus action to end it. Psychic Step. The dragon magically teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 60 feet of it.

Deck of Many More Things

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

it is killed or when you are reduced to 0 hit points. If there isn’t enough space for a Large or larger creature to appear, this card has no effect. Ooze. A gelatinous cube immediately appears

additional cards to keep, returning the other to the deck. The magic of the card you keep takes effect immediately thereafter. Tree. Your skin immediately becomes rough, like tree bark. Your base AC now

Coral

Monsters Misplaced Monsters: Volume One

a successful save, the target takes half as much damage only. If this damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the target dies, and its body is reduced to fine dust. Created by Kenzie C. Coral

can see within 10 feet of herself. The target gains the ability to understand and speak Common or Sylvan (Coral’s choice) for 10 minutes.

Sovereigns

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

and Hearth. She guides and protects communities and families, inspiring people to work together for the common good. Dol Arrah is the sun that drives away the darkness. She stands for wisdom in war and

for those who fight with honor, pursue justice, and make sacrifices for the greater good. Dol Dorn is the Sovereign of Strength and Steel. He is the patron of the common soldier, and he guides the

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

a special mummy lord whose magic pervades his tomb. Since Diderius is neutral rather than evil, the area lacks the evil magic common to other mummy-lord tombs. A few chambers of the tomb have the

appearance of opulent and well-kept rooms suitable for a noble archmage. This effect is an illusion, however, failing to cover the rank scent of dust and decay. Diderius’s magic also guides those who show proper respect. Map 11.1: Tomb of Diderius View Player Version

Strixhaven Campus Guide

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Strixhaven Campus Guide With cheerful dispositions and a knack for walking backward, Strixhaven campus guides lead gaggles of prospective students on tours. The guides’ gold and silver chassis are

built in shapes reminiscent of the star arches surrounding Strixhaven. Embedded in their chests are holographic maps of the university’s campuses, which the guides use to provide directions. However

Haunted Heroes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Haunted Heroes Ravenloft encourages you and your group to safely explore the thrill of all manner of ghost stories, mysteries, and other tales of terror. While chapter 4 guides DMs in how to craft

spooky experience if they’re not aware of your interests in and thresholds for participating in fear-focused adventures. This section highlights elements common to frightening D&D games, features that

Bariaur Wanderer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

home plane, the Outlands, and the Great Wheel beyond. These bariaur wanderers often serve as guides in the Outlands, assisting visitors by eagerly suggesting gate-town attractions and other points of

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages Celestial, Common Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Portal Sense. The bariaur can sense the presence of portals within 30 feet of

Scout

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Scout Scouts are skilled hunters and trackers who offer their services for a fee. Most hunt wild game, but a few work as bounty hunters, serve as guides, or provide military reconnaissance. Scout

) WIS 13 (+1) CHA 11 (+0) Skills Nature +4, Perception +5, Stealth +6, Survival +5 Senses passive Perception 15 Languages any one language (usually Common) Challenge 1/2 (100 XP

Mechanical Guides

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Mechanical Guides Each mechanical guide is programmed to teleport through space and time to the adventure’s set locations, effectively dropping the characters at the start of chapter 3 or chapter 4

mending spell or similar magic. If reduced to 0 hit points, the guide is destroyed and no longer functions—possibly stranding the characters in the distant past. Chapter 3 and chapter 4 each offer

Band of Loyalty

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Band of Loyalty Ring, common (requires attunement) If you are reduced to 0 hit points while attuned to a band of loyalty, you instantly die. These rings are favored by spies who can’t afford to fall into enemy hands.

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

or less intact, the orcs leave themselves the option of returning to raid the community over and over. When orcs fight elves, all of that changes. The enmity between the two races cuts to the core

rival orcs first and foremost as competitors for food and victims. On some occasions, though, tribes that have a common concern band together. The result is an orc horde — a sea of slavering

Flight of the Dragonnels

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

points toward the citadel and guides his mount to follow the path of a group of Dragon Army dragonnels returning from an attack. As the characters near the flying citadel, they must succeed on a DC 14

three stat blocks). Red Ruin fights to the death, but Bakaris flees if reduced to 20 hit points or fewer. If Bakaris is knocked from his mount or slain, he falls and vanishes amid the chaos. Clystran

Exiting Xonthal's Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

, read or paraphrase the following. “The mask, fools! The mask is what I’ve come for. Give it to me, and I’ll leave these crawling ants with their miserable lives. The Queen is returning! Who are you to

hope to stop her? Give me the mask!” This dragon is loyal to the cult, but it has no intention of getting killed before Tiamat’s glorious return. It fights until it is reduced to 75 hit points, then flies away to recuperate.

The Athasian Cult

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

dedication to evil. An elemental priest protects and guides the common people, using elemental magic to better their lives. An elemental cultist demands abasement, sacrifice, and obedience. The element

hold a social position similar to that of religious hermits or tribal shamans of other worlds. Common Athasians, especially those who live outside the walls of the city-states, revere elemental

Cliffside

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

district of Precarious. The area’s rough and poor, filled with sailors and dockworkers. Many of these boisterous folk love the life in Cliffside; as a common saying goes, “Better a tankard of ale in

, who sell their services as guides to help ships traveling to Xen’drik. In fact, the sahuagin rarely initiate violence, but there have been clashes between them and aggressive, drunken sailors.

11. Disposal Cave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

different expression. Corpses. Dozens of humanoid corpses in varying stages of putrefaction, including a few reduced to moldy bones, lie stacked like cordwood against the walls. The stone giants have

using the cavern to store the bodies of creatures they’re forced to kill. With the duergar and the drow returning to Undermountain in force and the bullywugs on level 8 becoming more aggressive, such

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