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Ettin Ceremorph

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

"} psychic damage. If the target is Large or smaller, it has the grappled condition (escape DC 14) and must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or have the stunned condition until this grapple

saving throw or have the stunned condition until the end of its next turn.Mind flayer;Mind flayers, which are described in the Monster Manual, are created through ceremorphosis, a process that begins

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

dash of nonhuman blood, revealing hints of elf, orc, or other lineages. Humans reach adulthood in their late teens and rarely live even a single century. Variety in All Things Humans are the most

single elf or dwarf might take on the responsibility of guarding a special location or a powerful secret, humans found sacred orders and institutions for such purposes. While dwarf clans and halfling

Gorgon

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

believe these creations have natural origins and territories. Most such gorgons continue to follow age-old commands, guarding sites long fallen to ruin. Gorgon Large Construct, Unaligned AC 19

, the target has the Prone condition. Petrifying Breath (Recharge 5–6). Constitution Saving Throw: DC 15, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. First Failure: The target has the Restrained condition and

Fear Effects

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Fear Effects Whenever the characters encounter something that is supernaturally frightful, use the Frightened condition as the baseline effect. Fear effects typically require a Wisdom saving throw

opens, revealing a nightmarish realm of torment and slaughter. 20 Typically, a Frightened creature repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success

Fear Effects

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Fear Effects Whenever the characters encounter something that is supernaturally frightful, use the Frightened condition as the baseline effect. Fear effects typically require a Wisdom saving throw

opens, revealing a nightmarish realm of torment and slaughter. 20 Typically, a Frightened creature repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success

Medusa

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

or circumstances afflicted its ancestor. 2 Created by a god and tasked with guarding a treasure or secret. 3 A cultist who made a fiendish bargain and enjoyed rewards that have since

13, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. If the medusa sees its reflection in the Cone, the medusa must make this save. First Failure: The target has the Restrained condition and repeats the save at the

Living Iron Statue

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

Living Iron Statue This squat, solid-looking statue, currently guarding the evil cult’s treasure in Isle of the Abbey, is made from pure iron. Its hands are shaped into deadly weapons. Living Iron

) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 5 (-3) Damage Vulnerabilities acid Damage Immunities lightning, poison Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned Senses

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

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

owner, they are often willing to take the chance of revealing themselves because the potential reward is worth the risk. Dragon Servitors Kobolds believe that they were created by Tiamat from the blood

Yuan-ti Broodguard

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

able to perform simple yet important tasks, such as guarding eggs or patrolling for intruders. Broodguards can speak but rarely do so, preferring to use snake-like hisses and guttural noises. Yuan-ti

(–2) WIS 11 (+0) CHA 4 (–3) Saving Throws Str +4, Dex +4, Wis +2 Skills Perception +2 Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft

The Job at Hand

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

, remains a danger due to undead guarding the only safe approach: a beach called the Skull Dunes. The mariners’ guild is willing to pay 2,000 gp to the characters if they can land, explore the island

any equipment used by the characters must be deposited with the guild and will be refunded when it is returned in good condition or after the successful completion of the mission.

Ettin Ceremorph

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

focuses on cogitation and psionic power, though its power is not as great as a mind flayer’s. Ettin ceremorphs serve mind flayer colonies, protecting the elder brains that rule the communities and guarding

Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, stunned, unconscious Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 18 Languages Deep Speech, Giant, Undercommon, telepathy 60 ft. Challenge 8 (3,900 XP

Yuan-ti Broodguard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

can no longer think as clearly as before their transformation, they are able to perform simple yet important tasks in the community, such as guarding eggs or patrolling for intruders. Yuan-ti refer to

, Wis +2 Skills Perception +2 Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities charmed, paralyzed, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic

Spectator

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

spherical body. A spectator serves its conjurer for 101 years by guarding something of the spellcaster’s choice—typically a treasure or location. The spectator is a reliable guardian and allows only its

range. If the target can’t attack, it does nothing on that turn. Paralyzing Ray. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 12. Failure: The target has the Paralyzed condition and repeats the save at the end of

Spectator

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

Spectator A spectator is a spherical monster that can be tasked with guarding a treasure for a period not exceeding 101 years. If the treasure is stolen or destroyed before the spectator’s period of

(6d8 + 12) Speed 0 ft., fly 30 ft. STR 8 (−1) DEX 14 (+2) CON 14 (+2) INT 13 (+1) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 11 (+0) Skills Perception +6 Condition

Eidolon

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

drives out the intruders bent on plundering the relics it is charged with guarding. Eidolon Medium undead, any alignment Armor Class 9 Hit Points 63 (18d8 − 18) Speed 0 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover

, thunder; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks Damage Immunities cold, necrotic, poison Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified

Eidolon

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

relics it is charged with guarding. Sacred Guardians. Creating an eidolon requires a spirit of fanatical devotion — that of an individual who, in life, served with unwavering faithfulness. Upon death, a

god might reward such a follower with everlasting service in the protection of a holy site. An eidolon has no purpose beyond guarding the place it was assigned to and never leaves. Animated Statues. An

Thornwall Keep

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

. “Ispin left this for all of you,” she explains. “But it comes with a condition. Since he won’t be attending the Kingfisher Festival this year, he wanted you all to participate for him. Specifically

.” Becklin smiles at the memory as she opens the box, revealing a round green shield. The box contains Ispin’s signature shield, a +1 shield carved with a scarred broadleaf tree and painted a mossy green

Razorvine Blight

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

still to appear as ordinary razorvine. When unassuming travelers pass by the seemingly inanimate plant, the blight strikes, revealing its twisted, humanlike form and lashing out with razor-sharp

) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 3 (−4) Skills Stealth +4 Condition Immunities blinded, deafened Senses blindsight 60 ft. (can’t see beyond this radius), passive Perception 10 Languages understands

Drowned Assassin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

) INT 9 (−1) WIS 9 (−1) CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws Dex +5, Con +5 Skills Intimidation +5, Stealth +5 Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities poisoned Senses

must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or contract bluerot (see the “Bluerot” sidebar). Reveal (1/Day). The drowned assassin removes its mask, revealing its rotting face. Each creature of

Drowned Assassin

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

16 (+3) Saving Throws Dex +5, Con +5 Skills Intimidation +5, Stealth +5 Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9 Languages

or contract bluerot (see the “Bluerot” sidebar). Reveal (1/Day). The drowned assassin removes its mask, revealing its rotting face. Each creature of the assassin’s choice within 30 feet of it that

Able Scavengers

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

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 undetected and don’t

to use any such item they come across. When kobolds sense an opportunity to separate a magic item from its owner, they are often willing to take the chance of revealing themselves because the potential reward is worth the risk.

Maurezhi

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

the next few days, eventually revealing the demon’s original form. A Plague of Ghouls. Maurezhi are contagion incarnate. Their bite attacks can drain a victim’s sense of self. If this affliction is

Deception +5 Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning, necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, poisoned

Exploration Example

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Shreeve was protecting the group by guarding the door. 3 Worth Rolling with or without Proficiency. You usually have a chance of success on an ability check even if you don’t have proficiency in a

logs in the fire. Jared: As soon as you lift the poker, you hear a grinding sound, and the back of the fireplace slides to the side, revealing a room behind it! Amy: “Uh, folks? I found something

Phantom Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

defending a wall might return as a phantom warrior and continue guarding the wall, then disappear forever once a new guard assumes its post or the wall is destroyed. The period between the time it died and

Damage Immunities cold, necrotic, poison Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive

Amnizu

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

and unfailingly loyal — qualities that the hellish archdukes value. Guarding the River Styx. Some amnizus perform the critical task of watching over the River Styx from fortresses along the river’s

Condition Immunities charmed, poisoned Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17 Languages Common, Infernal, telepathy 1,000 ft. Challenge 18 (20,000 XP) Devil's Sight. Magical darkness doesn’t

Guardian Naga

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

memories. They collect the histories and lore of those they live among, guarding cultures’ stories and passing them on to new generations with infallible accuracy. Guardian nagas that outlive their

see within 60 feet. Failure: 31 (7d8) Poison damage, and the target has the Blinded condition until the start of the naga’s next turn. Success: Half damage only. Spellcasting. The naga casts one of

Zodiac Phenomena

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

peers through an observatory’s telescope. The clouds break, revealing the stars above. A creature casts a divination spell. On nights when I’m feeling especially lonely, I’ll search the sky for that

condition. 5 Key. A creature can unlock an object in this region simply by touching it, even if the lock is magical. 6 Flames. Emotions in the region become more intense. Whenever a creature in the

Gargoyle

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

creatures. Cruel Servants. Gargoyles are easily inspired by the cunning of an intelligent master. They enjoy simple tasks such as guarding a master’s home, torturing and killing interlopers, and anything

adamantine Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities exhaustion, petrified, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages Terran Challenge 2 (450 XP) False Appearance

Girallon

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

Girallon A girallon looks like an oversized, four-armed ape with gray skin and white fur. Its fangs and claws set it apart from a normal ape, revealing it to be a monstrous predator. Girallon

seemingly unlikely place, such as guarding the entrance to a city’s thieves’ guild. Those who would keep a girallon as a pet must always be wary, because the creature could revert to its predatory nature at any time.

Maurezhi

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

begins to rot away over the next few days, eventually revealing the demon’s original form. A maurezhi is contagion incarnate. Its bite can drain a victim’s sense of self. If this affliction is allowed

) Skills Deception +5 Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning, necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities charmed

Surface of the Sun

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

damage and has the grappled condition (escape DC 15) as the talons grab hold of it, releasing the orb. The talons have an AC of 19, 10 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. With a

silver orb is a valuable art object worth 500 gp. Oversized Key This gold key is 4 feet long and weighs 100 pounds. One round after it is removed from the sword stand, it comes to life, revealing itself

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

properties. Roll for each of these properties on the Infernal Machine Properties table. To keep things interesting, the DM might roll secretly for detrimental properties, revealing those properties only

, and you are its familiar. If destroyed, it reappears in 1d4 hours. 18 While you are afflicted by a disease or suffering the poisoned or frightened condition, whenever you hit a humanoid with a

Guildhall Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

chairs. The bosses use this elegant meeting room to plan future heists and to meet with guests they wish to impress. 6: Guard Post Two wereboars stand before the northern doors, guarding the vault

end of its turn. On a failed save, the creature has the prone condition. This room’s ceiling is 30 feet high. This vault holds much of the Moonstalkers’ gold and treasure, but not all of it. The

Secrets of Immortality

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

highest levels of Yongjing’s government. Before running the adventure, familiarize yourself with the “Yongjing Gazetteer” section. Keep the following details of the conspiracy secret, revealing them

political position unassailable so she can ease the transition of power from the old emperor to a worthy successor of her choice. The Grand Secretary hides the truth of the emperor’s condition from her

Running Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

easier than subtracting, and you can track damage on a visible list of Initiative (such as a whiteboard) without revealing to the players how many Hit Points the monsters have. The tracking might look

Many rules and features in the game apply conditions to creatures. You can also apply conditions on the fly when it makes sense to do so. For example, the Poisoned condition can reflect a variety of

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