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Returning 35 results for 'con release great to have rejection'.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
can manipulate or animate. Korreds take great pride in their hair and equally great offense at anyone who attempts to cut it without permission.Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical
use a bonus action to release the target, which is also freed if the korred dies or becomes incapacitated. A rope of korred hair has AC 20 and 20 hit points. It regains 1 hit point at the start of
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
experiences, particularly great meals, with the monster. Some might even convince a darkweaver to release them if they promise to return with rare spices or one-of-a-kind meals. Those who manage to
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
a loyal vassal of the Summer Queen. Many of Sir Talavar’s squires have gone on to become knights of great renown. The venerable faerie dragon has an encouraging, can-do demeanor and an
Hourglass Coven.
If the characters are unable to open the birdcage on their own, Sir Talavar asks them to get the key from Jingle Jangle, offering them his magic sword in return for his release.
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
hours.When a gnoll’s ravenous hunger is so great that it craves flesh and blood even after death, it can rise as a vampire to continue its feeding frenzy.
A gnoll vampire is a savage predator
create a passage through the glacier unknowingly release the starving gnoll vampire from its icy sepulcher. For more information about Tekeli-li’s lair, the Caves of Hunger, see chapter 6.
Necrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
prey on the rich, whether pickpockets or con artists. The community where you plied your trade might have been one of Faerûn’s great metropolises, such as Waterdeep or Baldur’s Gate
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
special joy in hitting its targets first, tipping off its con victims and otherwise frustrating its schemes.
3
It’s always been about money. You’re not paid what you’re worth
to and from your contact, even over great distances; specifically, you know the local messengers, corrupt caravan masters, and seedy sailors who can deliver messages for you.
BALDUR’S GATE
races
terms of absolutes and a sense of underlying duality. Day or night. Acceptance or rejection. Friend or foe. Their culture is also entwined along the line between life and death. They commune with
warfare but diplomacy, farming, and the raising and educating of children. The warrior caste is roughly double the size of the mystic caste, structured as a meritocracy, with great deeds leading to
Rogue
Legacy
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
was the trigger that led you away from your previous life? Did a great con or heist gone terribly wrong cause you to reevaluate your career? Maybe you were lucky and a successful robbery gave you the
class, making a living as burglars, assassins, cutpurses, and con artists. Often, these scoundrels are organized into thieves’ guilds or crime families. Plenty of rogues operate independently, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
power on an island in Scions Sound. There he built the great castle of Thronehold. After Jarot’s death and the rejection of the line of succession that led to the Last War, the island and castle were
Kenku
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
capable of flight, and similar objects provoke a great desire for the kenku to acquire the items for themselves.
Despite their lack of wings, kenku love dwelling in towers and other tall structures
.
Kenku thieves, con artists, and burglars adopt animal noises, typically those common in urban settings. In this manner, kenku can call out to each other while those who overhear them mistake them for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
. If questioned about his motivations, he claims that Acererak took his family hostage, and will not release them until Moghadam completes his work. The truth is that the artificer has no family. He
temple dedicated to Moloch some distance away. Moghadam has lured away several of Thessalar’s expert sculptors to come work on the tomb, promising them great wealth that he has no intention of paying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Ssurran Poisoner Ssurran poisoners coat their weapons with toxin and hurl bombs that release poisonous gas. Ssurran Poisoner
Medium Monstrosity (Lizardfolk), Any Alignment
Armor Class 16 (natural
armor, shield)
Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4)
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.
STR
13 (+1)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
7 (−2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
iron shears to cut off their hair, then weave the strands together to create iron ropes that they can manipulate or animate. Korreds take great pride in their hair and equally great offense at anyone
)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
20 (+5)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
9 (−1)
Skills Athletics +9, Perception +5, Stealth +5
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
can manipulate, animating them to bind or snake around creatures and objects. Korreds take great pride in their hair and equally great offense at anyone who attempts to cut it without permission
. Korred
Small Fey, Typically Chaotic Neutral
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 93 (11d6 + 55)
Speed 30 ft., burrow 30 ft.
STR
23 (+6)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
20 (+5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
invests in his followers with the expectation of receiving great returns. Those who disappoint, proving themselves incapable of sufficient cruelty or bloodshed, might find themselves on the wrong end of
instrument of his wrath.
6 You have no idea why Mogis chose you, but his hate seeps into your being day by day nonetheless.
Devotion to Mogis Following Mogis is a definitive rejection of ethical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Class 20 (19 while motionless)
Hit Points 150 (damage threshold 10, mishap threshold 20)
Speed 100 ft.
STR
20 (+5)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
20 (+5)
INT
0
WIS
0
make the claw release whatever it’s holding.
2 Harpoon Flingers (Each Station Requires 1 Crew and Grants Half Cover). Ammunition: 10 harpoons. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d8 + 1) piercing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
release their grip and plummet, intent on impaling prey in a single strike. If they’re successful, piercers consume their meals and then slowly climb to a new ambush position. If they miss or fail to
Score Mod Save
Str 13 +1 +1
Dex 13 +1 +1
Con 16 +3 +3
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 1 −5 −5
Wis 7 −2 −2
Cha 3 −4 −4
Skills Stealth +5
Senses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
dies by falling from a great height, not by any other means. 4 Remove the obstacles that prevent a retired adventurer from marrying the nobleman she loves, so that their child can grow up to carry
imprisoned rakshasa—and that will, unknown to the inventor, lead to the rakshasa’s release. 8 Protect a kalashtar monk who is being targeted by Dreaming Dark assassins as she studies a path that might eventually prevent the quori from projecting themselves into the Material Plane.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
happen in the upper towers. Daask might release a gorgon into the streets. The necromancers of the Emerald Claw could test a necrotic weapon or a new form of undead. A pack of wererats could take root
, unnoticed by the Church of the Silver Flame. It’s a grim truth that anything can happen here… but it’s also a great source of adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
embraced by such a thing, the victim experiences a flood of fear and panic as its mind buckles under the fury of this assault. The harder the victims’ allies fight for release, the worse the experience
becomes. The Lost
Medium monstrosity, neutral evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 78 (12d8 + 24)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
17(+3)
DEX
12(+1)
CON
15(+2)
INT
6(−2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
, more powerful self. If a character doesn’t release their lost incarnation, it might make the following chapter more challenging. Let each character decide what to do with their trapped incarnation
. If they decide to release it later, they can do so by returning to the House of Liars or by magical means available in Sigil. CoupleOfKooks “You never stop being a hero. You might take a break, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
environment. A darkweaver’s captive might delay being consumed by sharing tales of its experiences, particularly great meals, with the monster. Some might even convince a darkweaver to release them if
(+3)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws Dex +7, Wis +6
Skills Perception +6, Stealth +7
Damage Resistances cold
Damage Immunities necrotic
Senses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Gatekeepers The Gatekeepers are a druidic sect dedicated to protecting the natural world from unnatural forces. They battle aberrations and guard against extraplanar invasions and the release of
the orcs of the region. In her studies of the Prophecy, Vvaraak had foreseen a great threat that could be stopped only by the younger races. So she taught the orcs the secret language of the natural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
belies a murderous heart. Though he has great respect for Lady Yalah Gralhund, he is less fond of her moody husband, and wouldn’t be sad to see Orond knocked down a peg or two. Hrabbaz
Medium
humanoid (half-orc), neutral evil
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
20(+5)
DEX
15(+2)
CON
17(+3)
INT
10(+0)
WIS
14(+2)
CHA
12(+1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
. Eldemere’s Quest LEROY STEINMANN When the egg is safe in its basket again, Eldemere explains the circumstances: “This,” says Eldemere, gesturing toward the metal egg, “is the last gift of the great brass
research has since convinced me this Brazen Egg holds a final gift from Cozmioko and a way to spoil Anthradusk’s plans. To do so, you must return to Haskasori, release the egg’s power to weaken
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Roc Roc
Gargantuan monstrosity, unaligned
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 248 (16d20 + 80)
Speed 20 ft., fly 120 ft.
STR
28 (+9)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
20 (+5
)
INT
3 (−4)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
9 (−1)
Saving Throws Dex +4, Con +9, Wis +4, Cha +3
Skills Perception +4
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages —
Challenge 11
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
realize star lancers are reincarnations of the dead god’s most ardent worshipers. When a star lancer dies, its soul instantly returns to the Great Cavern that forms the hollow heart of the dead god
. There, the soul becomes housed in the body of a new, fully grown star lancer that rises magically from the cavern floor. As long as the dead god and its Great Cavern remain intact, the number of star
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
you have too. With my own eyes, I saw our Great Lord Yeenoghu slaughter the minotaurs that had plagued us. Now we are free and strong with his blessings. We feast while we live, and thanks to our lord
cultists who have died and risen as undead are kept. If battle erupts, the cultists open the door and release six ghouls. The ghouls ignore the cultists as long as there are other creatures to feed on.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Warlock of the Great Old One Warlock of the Great Old One
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor)
Hit Points 91 (14d8 + 28)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
9(–1
)
DEX
14(+2)
CON
15(+2)
INT
12(+1)
WIS
12(+1)
CHA
18(+4)
Saving Throws Wis +4, Cha +7
Skills Arcana +4, History +4
Damage Resistances psychic
Senses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
6. Captive Balor At the end of this hall, some sort of horrible binding process is underway. A balor is held against the wall, pressed in against the stonework design of a great green devil’s face. A
(area 14), and then set the controls in area 5 to release him. To convince them to do so, the fiend promises anything within his power. As a show of good faith, he can relate how to safely open the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Points 60 (11d8 + 11)
Speed 5 ft., climb 5 ft.
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
3 (–4)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
1 (–5)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
3 (–4)
Condition Immunities blinded
targeted by a remove curse spell or similar magic before it animates.
Yellow Musk (3/Day). The creeper’s flowers release a strong musk that targets all humanoids within 30 feet of it. Each target must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
can manipulate, animating them to bind or snake around creatures and objects. Korreds take great pride in their hair, and equally great offense at anyone who attempts to cut it without permission
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 102 (12d6 + 60)
Speed 30 ft., burrow 30 ft.
STR
23 (+6)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
20 (+5)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
15 (+2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Equinal Guardinal The horselike equinals are among the strongest of the guardinals. Equinals have long faces and crested manes, and their powerful, hocked legs carry them over great distances. These
)
Speed 50 ft.
STR
23 (+6)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
17 (+3)
INT
15 (+2)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
12 (+1)
Saving Throws Str +9, Con +6
Skills Athletics +9, Perception +5, Religion +5
Damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
around pillars and tree trunks from which it launches itself like a javelin, striking with great force and accuracy. Jaculis are found in damp climates, and their preferred habitats are rain forests
)
Hit Points 16 (3d10)
Speed 30 ft., climb 20 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
11 (+0)
INT
2 (–4)
WIS
8 (–1)
CHA
3 (–4)
Skills Athletics +4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Slaad Tadpole Slaad tadpoles are ravenous, newborn slaadi. They hatch from eggs implanted into living hosts by red slaadi, but they also appear in great numbers in Limbo and other chaotic realms
, Chaotic Neutral
AC 12 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 7 (3d4)
Speed 30 ft., Burrow 10 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 7 −2 −2
Dex 15 +2 +2
Con 10 +0 +0
Ability Score