condition races grabbing to her reason

Stone Giant Dreamwalker

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

adhered to the giant unless the giant is dead, in which case the magic works normally, freeing the petrified creature as well as ending the petrified condition on it.The surface of the world is an alien

themselves become lost in the dream. Other stone giants are banished to the surface as punishment. Regardless of the reason they ended up on the surface, if they don’t take shelter under stone

Mercenary Veteran

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

possibilities.) Now you’re looking for something else, perhaps greater reward for the risks you take, or the freedom to choose your own activities. For whatever reason, you’re leaving

hiring out as mercenaries to whoever in the North would pay them. Since then the mercenary company has broadened its membership to other races, but every member is an exile, criminal, or misfit of some

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

it hard not to pluck the treasure and bring it back to their settlement to beautify it. An aarakocra who spends years among other races can learn to inhibit these impulses. Confinement terrifies the

. Great Purpose Aarakocra enjoy peace and solitude. Most of them have little interest in dealing with other peoples and less interest in spending time on the ground. For this reason, it takes an

The Ghostlight Locomotive

monsters

Large or smaller creature whose space it passes through has the Grappled condition (escape DC 14) from the spectral rails. Haunting Whistle. The locomotive blows its wailing steam whistle. Wisdom Saving

the Frightened condition until the end of its next turn. Failure or Success: The locomotive can’t take this action again until the start of its next turn.The Ghostlight Locomotive is the engine

Shrouded

monsters

", "rollAction":"Consuming Bite", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 13). At the start of a Grappled

":"Psychic"} Psychic damage, and the target has the Frightened condition until the start of the shrouded’s next turn. Success: Half damage only.Shrouded are the spirits of the dead—devoid of

Dagon

monsters

take 10 force damage if they end their turn in this area. Flying creatures that end their turn in this area must make DC 24 Strength saving throws, gaining the Prone condition on a failed

condition. Hungry Tide (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Hungry Tide"}. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 24, creatures of Dagon’s choice within 120 ft. of it

Shub-Niggurath

monsters

30 Acid damage if it has the Prone condition, when it ends its turn in the Emanation. Level 3. Plants have Advantage on all attack rolls made against non-Plants in the Emanation. A creature hit by a

Plant’s melee attack gains the Prone condition. Legendary Resistance (4/day). If Shub-Niggurath fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. Shub-Niggurath makes four

Nyarlathotep

monsters

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Rending Claw", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage and the target gains the Prone condition. Piercing Talon. Melee Attack Roll: +14, Reach 5 ft. Hit: 14 (1d10

following actions. Nyarlathotep regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns. If Nyarlathotep is unable to use legendary actions for any reason, it automatically uses Relentless Horror

Dimensional Shambler

monsters

", "rollDamageType":"Slashing"} Slashing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 16). It can Grapple up to two Medium or smaller creatures at a time

quarry with its nominal allies, but, other times, it carries off its victim to an unknown destination for an unknown reason. Cosmic Detritus. Before her disappearance, the sage Lemetra of the

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

races have little good to say about kobolds, but they do admit that the little reptilians do respectable tunnel work using simple tools. If a band of kobolds is enslaved by more powerful creatures

other creatures, because such objects are more likely to be in good condition and thus more useful or valuable. When they go after items that aren’t free for the taking, kobolds try to remain

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

Reason for Adventuring 1 Outcast for murder 2 Outcast for severely damaging home territory 3 Clan slain by invading humanoids 4 Clan slain by a dragon or demon 5

forest’s children by their deeds, habits, and other actions. By the same token, their tribe names merely refer to their homes. When dealing with other races, firbolgs refer to their lands by

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

smooth-skins is far greater. Despite their alien outlook, some lizardfolk make an effort to understand and, in their own manner, befriend people of other races. Such lizardfolk make faithful and

quirk for a lizardfolk character or to inspire a unique mannerism. Lizardfolk Quirks d8 Quirk 1 You hate waste and see no reason not to scavenge fallen enemies. Fingers are tasty and

Tortle Legacy

Species The Tortle Package

set out on their own. Beliefs Tortles don’t have their own pantheon of gods, but they often worship the gods of other races. It’s not unusual for a tortle to hear stories or legends

friendships. They have no inbred animus toward people of other races. In fact, a tortle will often seek out friendships with non tortles to learn new customs and new points of view. Tortle Names Tortles

The Days of Thunder

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

The Days of Thunder Tens of thousands of years ago, empires of reptilian, amphibian, and avian peoples — known in Elvish as Iqua’Tel’Quessir, the creator races — dominated the world. They built great

. The age of the creator races came to a sudden end some thirty thousand years ago. Perhaps their wars reached a terrible and inevitable crescendo, or they tampered with forbidden forces. For whatever

The Days of Thunder

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

The Days of Thunder Tens of thousands of years ago, empires of reptilian, amphibian, and avian peoples — known in Elvish as Iqua’Tel’Quessir, the creator races — dominated the world. They built great

. The age of the creator races came to a sudden end some thirty thousand years ago. Perhaps their wars reached a terrible and inevitable crescendo, or they tampered with forbidden forces. For whatever

Merrow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

waters, hoping to snare unsuspecting prey by bursting from the water and grabbing their quarry or by skewering victims with deadly harpoons. These hunters then drag land dwellers back to dismal

Poisoned condition until the end of the merrow’s next turn. Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) Slashing damage. Harpoon. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. or range

Merrow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

waters, hoping to snare unsuspecting prey by bursting from the water and grabbing their quarry or by skewering victims with deadly harpoons. These hunters then drag land dwellers back to dismal

Poisoned condition until the end of the merrow’s next turn. Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) Slashing damage. Harpoon. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. or range

Steading of the Hill Giant Chief

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

, some motivational power behind this unusual banding of different races of giants. Finally, the party has been instructed to keep any and all loot they chance upon, this being their reward for the

perils they are to face. They are to follow any clues that point toward the sinister hand suspected of guiding the uprising, but are to return at once if they determine exactly the reason or force behind the unholy alliance. Some relic of great evil might be at hand.

Steading of the Hill Giant Chief

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

, some motivational power behind this unusual banding of different races of giants. Finally, the party has been instructed to keep any and all loot they chance upon, this being their reward for the

perils they are to face. They are to follow any clues that point toward the sinister hand suspected of guiding the uprising, but are to return at once if they determine exactly the reason or force behind the unholy alliance. Some relic of great evil might be at hand.

Assassin Vine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Assassin Vine An assassin vine is an ambulatory plant that collects its fertilizer by grabbing and crushing prey and depositing the carcasses near its roots. It usually stays put unless it needs to

) CHA 1 (-5) Damage Resistances cold, fire Condition Immunities blinded, deafened, exhaustion, prone Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages — Challenge 3 (700 XP

Assassin Vine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Assassin Vine An assassin vine is an ambulatory plant that collects its fertilizer by grabbing and crushing prey and depositing the carcasses near its roots. It usually stays put unless it needs to

) CHA 1 (-5) Damage Resistances cold, fire Condition Immunities blinded, deafened, exhaustion, prone Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages — Challenge 3 (700 XP

Scaladar

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

Scaladar Scaladar are constructs created by Trobriand, one of Halaster’s apprentices. They move and attack like giant scorpions, grabbing prey with two large pincer claws and delivering a deadly

, lightning, poison Condition Immunities charmed, paralyzed, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages — Challenge 8 (8,900 XP) Lightning Absorption. Whenever the

Assassin Vine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Assassin Vine An assassin vine is an ambulatory plant that collects its fertilizer by grabbing and crushing prey and depositing the carcasses near its roots. It usually stays put unless it needs to

) CHA 1 (–5) Damage Resistances cold, fire Condition Immunities blinded, deafened, exhaustion, prone Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages — Challenge 3 (700 XP

Assassin Vine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Assassin Vine An assassin vine is an ambulatory plant that collects its fertilizer by grabbing and crushing prey and depositing the carcasses near its roots. It usually stays put unless it needs to

) CHA 1 (–5) Damage Resistances cold, fire Condition Immunities blinded, deafened, exhaustion, prone Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages — Challenge 3 (700 XP

Scaladar

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

Scaladar Scaladar are constructs created by Trobriand, one of Halaster’s apprentices. They move and attack like giant scorpions, grabbing prey with two large pincer claws and delivering a deadly

, lightning, poison Condition Immunities charmed, paralyzed, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages — Challenge 8 (8,900 XP) Lightning Absorption. Whenever the

Getting the Quest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

as it licks that character’s face. Then, using every communication tactic at its disposal, it tries to lead the party to its master’s house a few blocks away, grabbing a character by the bootstrap and

. Keegan Velryn (neutral good human commoner), a handsome man in his thirties, opens the door, and the dog races inside. When Keegan sees the characters instead of his husband, his smile fades as he urges

Getting the Quest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

as it licks that character’s face. Then, using every communication tactic at its disposal, it tries to lead the party to its master’s house a few blocks away, grabbing a character by the bootstrap and

. Keegan Velryn (neutral good human commoner), a handsome man in his thirties, opens the door, and the dog races inside. When Keegan sees the characters instead of his husband, his smile fades as he urges

Racial Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

races—a reason for the monstrous races to be used in a campaign with care. Bugbear Traits Your bugbear character has the following racial traits. Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by

Racial Traits The game traits of the monstrous races are given here. Refer to chapter 1 for their cultural and roleplaying notes. Some of these races are more or less powerful than the typical D&D

Racial Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

races—a reason for the monstrous races to be used in a campaign with care. Bugbear Traits Your bugbear character has the following racial traits. Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by

Racial Traits The game traits of the monstrous races are given here. Refer to chapter 1 for their cultural and roleplaying notes. Some of these races are more or less powerful than the typical D&D

Shrieker

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

various intelligent races of the Underdark cultivate shriekers on the outskirts of their communities to discourage trespassers. Shrieker Medium plant, unaligned Armor Class 5 Hit Points 13 (3d8

) Speed 0 ft. STR 1 (−5) DEX 1 (−5) CON 10 (+0) INT 1 (−5) WIS 3 (−4) CHA 1 (−5) Condition Immunities blinded, deafened, frightened Senses

The Long View

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

humans to comprehend. An elf seldom becomes sentimentally attached to physical objects such as manufactured structures and furnishings, except those of personal significance, for the simple reason that

lives. It’s a rare elf who forms strong relationships with people of other races, particularly those whose life spans are much shorter. Humans like to believe that elves don’t form close bonds with

The Long View

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

humans to comprehend. An elf seldom becomes sentimentally attached to physical objects such as manufactured structures and furnishings, except those of personal significance, for the simple reason that

lives. It’s a rare elf who forms strong relationships with people of other races, particularly those whose life spans are much shorter. Humans like to believe that elves don’t form close bonds with

Shrieker

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

various intelligent races of the Underdark cultivate shriekers on the outskirts of their communities to discourage trespassers. Shrieker Medium plant, unaligned Armor Class 5 Hit Points 13 (3d8

) Speed 0 ft. STR 1 (−5) DEX 1 (−5) CON 10 (+0) INT 1 (−5) WIS 3 (−4) CHA 1 (−5) Condition Immunities blinded, deafened, frightened Senses

Forest Gnomes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

humans and other races, but they aid individuals and small groups whom they deem worthy of their help. They create lovely gardens, organic sculptures, and wondrous emerald jewelry — that precious green

community — designing longer-lasting or larger-scale illusions that help the community stay hidden from the world. Gnomes use illusions for practically any reason — as a game, for defense, or for

The Lords of Dust

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

to conquer the world already. The reason is that they have no interest in ruling this world; they want to return it to the state of unnatural glory that existed before. Their only interest in humanoids

races is in directing them and their affairs down the paths necessary to release their overlords; aside from that, dealing with mortals is a tedious chore.

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