consume remove get to have reasons

Daemogoth

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

daemogoth dies, or the pact is broken by any effect that can remove a curse. The daemogoth chooses one spell from the necromancy or enchantment school that is 3rd level or lower. The bound creature can

the fiends’ tendency to lurk near battlefields and other sites of great tragedy to consume the anguish saturating the area. Daemogoths are creatures of forbidden knowledge and magic, all fueled

Yuan-ti Broodguard

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

broodguards as “histachii,” which means “egg-watchers.” Most broodguards are made from human captives forced to consume a magical brew that renders them helpless and unable to

", "rollAction":"Broodguard transformation potion", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage and is otherwise unaffected. A spell such as lesser restoration or remove curse can end the transformation process at

Damselfly Ship

Equipment

transports. Explorers and pirates like them because they’re fast and sturdy. Military leaders use them as command ships for the same reasons. Damselfly ship owners are a proud lot, fond of painting

their ships in colorful patterns as well as customizing their vessels with special equipment. Large, private gatherings of damselfly ship owners are not uncommon; they use these get-togethers to show

Nabassu

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

control.The insatiable nabassus prowl the multiverse in search of souls to devour. If they think they can kill a creature and consume its soul, they attack—even if that other creature is a

to take down larger prey. Some especially powerful nabassus even search for demon lords’ amulets. Whenever magic pulls demons from the Abyss to the Material Plane, nabassus try to get summoned

Vargouille

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Charisma becomes 2, it dies, and its head tears from its body and becomes a new vargouille. Casting remove curse, greater restoration, or a similar spell on the target before the transformation is

or a dretch, fears vargouilles only if they appear in great numbers. In the Lower Planes, vargouilles rarely get the chance to eat live prey other than vermin. More often, they lap up the ichor left

Neh-thalggu

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

collectors, neh-thalggu consume the brains of Humanoids and use them as receptacles to enhance their magical abilities. Neh-thalggu are born in the nightmarish Far Realm, but they spread across the

. After a neh-thalggu kills a victim, it uses its pincers to cut open the victim’s head and remove the brain. It then swallows the brain whole. The collected brain is stored inside one of several

Nafik

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

"} for every 24 hours that elapse. If the curse reduces the target’s hit point maximum to 0, the target dies and its body turns to dust. The curse lasts until removed by the Remove Curse spell or

tomb according to tradition. There, they performed holy rites and accepted food and offerings from the outside. As time went on, Nafik grew envious of Amun Sa. “Why should the pharaoh get to

Titivilus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

to get what he wanted. Charming and pleasant, he is a master at negotiation, able to twist words so as to leave his victims confused and believing he’s on their side. Through these skills

, Titivilus has manipulated everyone along his path to power, either to win them over to his cause or to remove them as a threat. Since gaining his position, Titivilus has convinced Dispater that countless

Juiblex Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

others of its kind. It exists only to consume, digesting and transforming living matter into more of itself. A true horror, Juiblex is a mass of bubbling slime, swirling black and green, with glaring

Master’s Guide for more on madness. Madness of Juiblex d100 Flaw (lasts until cured) 01–20 “I must consume everything I can!” 21–40 “I

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

good that even if some people you meet have heard of your homeland, they know merely the name and perhaps a few outrageous stories. You have come to this part of Faerûn for your own reasons, which

number of reasons, and the departure from his or her homeland could have been voluntary or involuntary. To determine why you are so far from home, roll on the table below or choose from the options

Vellynne Harpell

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Reghed Glacier. The orb was recently stolen by Nass Lantomir, one of Vellynne’s rivals in the Arcane Brotherhood. Vellynne intends to get it back before resuming her quest to find Ythryn

’s blood on the title page. The tome contains the spells Vellynne has prepared plus the following additional spells: bestow curse, blindness/deafness, false life, find familiar, magic weapon, polymorph, protection from evil and good, remove curse, shield, and Tenser's floating disk.

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

journals or hidden away in someone’s mind. Even you might not be aware of all the reasons behind the missions you carry out. Sometimes a mission’s sole purpose is to conceal the

;s activities. 3 I’ve been assigned to get close to an individual in this guild and learn their secrets. 4 I’ve been assigned to recruit a new Dimir spy from the ranks of this

Plasmoid

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

consume food by osmosis, the way an amoeba does, and excrete waste through tiny pores. They breathe by absorbing oxygen through another set of pores, and their limbs are strong and flexible enough to

Handbook offers a list of widespread languages to choose from. The DM is free to add or remove languages from that list for a particular campaign. Creature Type Every creature in D&D, including

Yeenoghu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage and is restrained by being impaled on the spike. A creature can use an action to remove itself (or a creature it can reach) from the spike, ending the restrained

“I get caught up in the flow of anger, and try to stoke others around me into forming an angry mob.” 21–40 “The flesh of other intelligent creatures is delicious!&rdquo

Priest of Osybus (Blazing)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

destroyed, it regains all its hit points in 1 hour unless Holy Water (flask);holy water is sprinkled on its remains or a dispel magic or remove curse spell is cast on them. Spellcasting. The priest is a

been for naught if Osybus’s disciples hadn’t betrayed him. Fearing that their master would eventually consume their souls, the disciples aided Osybus’s foes and destroyed his

Claugiyliamatar (possessed)

Monsters Divine Contention

up to half its flying speed.The most cunning and treacherous of true dragons, green dragons use misdirection and trickery to get the upper hand against their enemies. A green dragon is recognized by

plants in this area that are neither magical nor creatures, including the thickets described above. The plants remove themselves from the dragon’s path. Rodents and birds within 1 mile of the

Waterdhavian Noble

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

expect things of you when they know your surname and what it means. Your reasons for taking up adventuring likely involve your family in some way: Are you the family rebel, who prefers delving in

masses. 4 I take great pains to always look my best and follow the latest fashions. 5 I don’t like to get my hands dirty, and I won’t be caught dead in unsuitable accommodations

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

(though it might cause more problems than it solves when you’re dealing with incorrigible lawbreakers). If you abuse this privilege, though, you can get in serious trouble with your superiors and

that the gears of society turn smoothly and quietly. (Lawful) 3 Peace. The ultimate object of the law is to remove violence from society. (Good) 4 Compliance. Coercion is a fine

Serum Brute

monsters

Curse Dependent. If the brute is targeted by a Remove Curse spell or similar magic, until it finishes a Long Rest, the brute loses its Blindsight, its Withering Eye trait, and its Cursed Gaze action

otherwise sealed shut to contain the curse. Serum brutes are further enhanced with—and get their name from—a series of alchemical infusions, often delivered through implanted vessels and tubes

Ancient Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

and treacherous of true dragons, green dragons use misdirection and trickery to get the upper hand against their enemies. A green dragon is recognized by the crest that begins near its eyes and

described above. The plants remove themselves from the dragon’s path. Rodents and birds within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair serve as the dragon’s eyes and ears. Deer and other large

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

among them usually venture into the world for reasons of community, friendship, wanderlust, or curiosity. They love discovering new things, even simple things, such as an exotic food or an unfamiliar

communities travel as a way of life, driving wagons or guiding boats from place to place and maintaining no permanent home. AFFABLE AND POSITIVE Halflings try to get along with everyone else and are

Adult Green Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

treacherous of true dragons, green dragons use misdirection and trickery to get the upper hand against their enemies. A green dragon is recognized by the crest that begins near its eyes and continues down

above. The plants remove themselves from the dragon’s path. Rodents and birds within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair serve as the dragon’s eyes and ears. Deer and other large game are

Story Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Story Hooks The characters could arrive at the Wandering Emporium for one or more of the following reasons: The characters need supplies, weapons, or even an infernal war machine. The characters need

a safe place to rest and perhaps get a good meal. The characters might have heard that they can sell demon ichor to a crazed wizard in the Wandering Emporium. The characters might have collected more soul coins than they feel comfortable carrying and need a place to spend them.

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

rather than perform the work or confront the foe. Even when subsumed into a goblinoid host and drawn into war, bugbears must often be roused from naps and bribed to get them to do their duties. This

remove opposition or exile weaker or unpopular members to keep the rest of the gang strong. Fortunately for the race as a whole, even young and elderly bugbears have the ability to survive alone in the

Story Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Story Hooks The characters could arrive at the Wandering Emporium for one or more of the following reasons: The characters need supplies, weapons, or even an infernal war machine. The characters need

a safe place to rest and perhaps get a good meal. The characters might have heard that they can sell demon ichor to a crazed wizard in the Wandering Emporium. The characters might have collected more soul coins than they feel comfortable carrying and need a place to spend them.

Fireball!

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

when a fireball detonates near their new residence. The characters are swept up in the aftermath of this horrific event and can try to get to the bottom of it. Who cast the fireball spell and why? Who

was the intended target? They can investigate the incident on behalf of a guild or a faction, or they can become involved for reasons of their own. One casualty of the fireball is in fact its intended

Fireball!

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

when a fireball detonates near their new residence. The characters are swept up in the aftermath of this horrific event and can try to get to the bottom of it. Who cast the fireball spell and why? Who

was the intended target? They can investigate the incident on behalf of a guild or a faction, or they can become involved for reasons of their own. One casualty of the fireball is in fact its intended

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the gods has no clear explanation, the priests might have to meditate for hours or days to get a vision of its meaning. Every group of orcs has particular superstitions and recognizes certain omens

battle skills. 3 I always appear like I am about to kill everyone around me. 4 I love a good brawl. 5 I drink the blood of monsters to consume their power. 6 I chant orcish war

The Moment of Truth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

magical compulsion can get her to back down. The rest of the mutineers, however, are willing to listen to reasons why they shouldn’t overthrow their captain. Set the DC for succeeding at 15, and then

ship peacefully. Castisha offers to let the captain get into a dingy and go ashore safely, but if they don’t go peacefully, the mutineers are willing to do it the hard way. The mutineers make it clear

The Road to Phandalin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

provisions from Neverwinter to Phandalin. They’re a half-day’s march from Phandalin when they run into trouble with goblin raiders from the Cragmaw band. Read the following text to get the adventure

. Gundren was clearly excited and more than a little secretive about his reasons for the trip, saying only that he and his brothers had found “something big,” and that he’d pay you ten gold pieces each for

The Road to Phandalin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

provisions from Neverwinter to Phandalin. They’re a half-day’s march from Phandalin when they run into trouble with goblin raiders from the Cragmaw band. Read the following text to get the adventure

. Gundren was clearly excited and more than a little secretive about his reasons for the trip, saying only that he and his brothers had found “something big,” and that he’d pay you ten gold pieces each for

The Moment of Truth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

magical compulsion can get her to back down. The rest of the mutineers, however, are willing to listen to reasons why they shouldn’t overthrow their captain. Set the DC for succeeding at 15, and then

ship peacefully. Castisha offers to let the captain get into a dingy and go ashore safely, but if they don’t go peacefully, the mutineers are willing to do it the hard way. The mutineers make it clear

Harpy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Harpy A harpy is always on the hunt for prey. Its sweet song has lured countless adventurers to their deaths, drawing them in close for the harpy to kill and then consume. Harpy Medium monstrosity

and ignores the songs of other harpies. If the charmed target is more than 5 feet away from the harpy, the target must move on its turn toward the harpy by the most direct route, trying to get within 5

Murder

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

drunken patrons. Revelers can stay as late as they wish and still get home safely, provided they hire someone trustworthy to guard their trip home. Most murders in the Lower City have reasons behind

murder to keep order among their ranks and remove threats to their organization. So-called “snuff streets” hold the bodies of the dead, dumped by their murderers in piles along the lane. The most

Black Swords

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

Black Swords The characters don’t get this quest in the customary way, which is to say that the residents of Caer-Dineval aren’t counting on adventurers to help them. The quest falls into the party’s

lap if the characters decide to visit the Caer. Here are a couple reasons why the characters might go there: Looking for a good night’s rest in Caer-Dineval, the characters are directed to the castle

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