containing replaced guardian to have relative

Walnut Dankgrass

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

statistics are replaced by the statistics of the dire wolf, except she retains her alignment, personality, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. Her attacks in beast form are magical. While in

and destroy those responsible. As a guardian of the wild, Walnut has long held an antipathy toward civilization and anything urban. However, understanding that civilization was the source of the evil

Balhannoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, balhannoths make their lairs near places inhabited by creatures they hunt. They typically haunt well-traveled roads and paths, snatching people who come along. A balhannoth used as a guardian in the

transformation lasts until the balhannoth dies or takes this lair action again. Regional Effects A region containing a balhannoth’s lair becomes warped by the creature’s unnatural presence

Umbraxakar

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can

until the end of its next turn. Regional Effects The region containing a legendary bronze dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic. Once per day, the dragon can alter the weather

Stalagma Steelshadow

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary

flames, such as lanterns, have a 50 percent chance of being extinguished. Regional Effects The region containing a legendary Steel dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic, which

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

creature to take his place. If the creature accepts, it is transformed into a noble djinni. The creature’s game statistics are replaced by those of Nafas (including this trait), though it

dust lasts until Nafas disperses it (no action required) or uses this lair action again, and it can’t be dispersed by wind. Regional Effects The region containing Nafas’s lair is warped

Rewarded

Backgrounds The Book of Many Things

stumbled across a Deck of Many Things and drawn a card with a potent, positive effect. Or maybe you inherited a modest fortune from a distant relative you didn’t know you had. Regardless, you

containing 18 gp Feature: Fortune’s Favor Your unexpected good fortune is reflected by a minor boon. You gain the Lucky, Magic Initiate, or Skilled feat (your choice). Your choice of feat

Lhammaruntosz

Monsters Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

well as this action. Her statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.Lhammaruntosz can take 3 legendary

deafened until the end of its next turn. Regional Effects The region containing a legendary bronze dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic. Once per day, the dragon can alter the

Iymrith

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

, hit points, Hit Dice, ability to speak, proficiencies, Legendary Resistance, lair actions, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as this action. Her statistics are otherwise replaced

","rollAction":"Lightning Arc","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage. Regional Effects The region containing a legendary blue dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic, which

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

of seaweed, a vial of jellyfish stingers, a glass bottle of unidentified slime, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp (Azorius 1-zino coins) Clades and Projects As a Simic researcher, you are part of a

protection and durability 2 Fin Clade, focused on movement 3 Gyre Clade, focused on cyclical patterns and metamagic 4 Guardian Project, focused on creating guard monsters and super

Selesnya Initiate

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Sylvan Equipment: A Selesnya insignia, a healer’s kit, robes, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 5 gp (Azorius 1-zino coins) Feature: Conclave’s Shelter As a

. Selesnya Contacts d8 Contact 1 A wise centaur trainer believed in me even though I was a terrible student. 2 A good friend has risen to become a Ledev guardian. 3 I left

Boros Legionnaire

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

;s wing, a tattered piece of a Boros banner (a souvenir from a famous battle), a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 2 gp (Boros-minted 1-zino coins) Feature: Legion Station You have

. 5 An adolescent relative ran off to join the Gruul in an act of rebellion and has not yet returned. 6 I once befriended an Izzet scientist, and we’re still cordial though the

Noble - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Proficiencies: One type of gaming set Languages: One of your choice Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a signet ring, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 25 gp Feature: Position of Privilege

Position of Privilege feature. One of your commoner retainers is replaced by a noble who serves as your squire, aiding you in exchange for training on his or her own path to knighthood. Your two remaining

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

a belt pouch containing 1 pp (an Orzhov-minted 10-zino coin) Feature: Leverage You can exert leverage over one or more individuals below you in the guild’s hierarchy and demand their help as

priests. 5 A Gruul druid hates me but would never dare to touch me. 6 I know an Izzet engineer who is desperate to pay off a debt accrued by a deceased relative. 7 Roll an additional

Gruul Anarch

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Equipment: A Gruul insignia, a hunting trap, an herbalism kit, the skull of a boar, a beast-hide cloak, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp (Azorius 1-zino coins

joined the Cult of Rakdos. 9 A distant relative is trying to recruit me into the Selesnya Conclave. 10 I stopped a Simic biomancer from trapping wild beasts to perform vile experiments on them.

Criminal - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

type of gaming set, thieves’ tools Equipment: A crowbar, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 15 gp Criminal Origins Criminals are pervasive in Baldur

Guild. If either of them ever finds out, your life as you know it will be over. 6 A close friend or relative joined the Guild and vanished mysteriously. You’ve worked your way into the lower

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

and twisted remains of a failed experiment, a hammer, a block and tackle, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 5 gp (Azorius 1-zino coins) Feature: Urban Infrastructure The popular

. Izzet Contacts d8 Contact 1 An older relative is a member of the guild’s board of directors. 2 I know a sprite who carries important messages among the guild’s

Adult Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as this action. Its statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that

creature reappears in the space it left or in the nearest unoccupied space if that one is occupied. Regional Effects The region containing a legendary gold dragon’s lair is warped by the

Adult Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action

unprotected flames are extinguished. Protected flames, such as lanterns, have a 50 percent chance of being extinguished. Regional Effects The region containing a legendary silver dragon’s lair

Ancient Bronze Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one

damage and be deafened until the end of its next turn. Regional Effects The region containing a legendary bronze dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic. Once per day, the dragon

Ancient Gold Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as this action. Its statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of

ends, the creature reappears in the space it left or in the nearest unoccupied space if that one is occupied. Regional Effects The region containing a legendary gold dragon’s lair is warped

Ancient Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary

, and unprotected flames are extinguished. Protected flames, such as lanterns, have a 50 percent chance of being extinguished. Regional Effects The region containing a legendary silver dragon&rsquo

Adult Bronze Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary

damage and be deafened until the end of its next turn. Regional Effects The region containing a legendary bronze dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic. Once per day, the dragon

Ancient Brass Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can

on a success. Regional Effects The region containing a legendary brass dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic, which creates one or more of the following effects: Tracks

Ancient Copper Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options

2 feet of movement. On initiative count 20 on the next round, the mud hardens, and the Strength DC to work free increases to 20. Regional Effects The region containing a legendary copper dragon

Knight Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

retainers is replaced by a noble who serves as your squire, aiding you in exchange for training on his or her own path to knighthood. Your two remaining retainers might include a groom to care for your

gaming set Languages: One of your choice Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a signet ring, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 25 gp Feature: Retainers You have the service of three

Noble Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

Proficiencies: One type of gaming set Languages: One of your choice Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a signet ring, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 25 gp Feature: Position of

) instead of the Position of Privilege feature. One of your commoner retainers is replaced by a noble who serves as your squire, aiding you in exchange for training on his or her own path to knighthood

Perfected Armor (pg. 17)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

Perfected Armor (pg. 17) In the “Guardian” subsection, the first sentence has been replaced with the following: “When a Huge or smaller creature you can see ends its turn within 30 feet of you, you

T14: Secret Vaults

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

different statue, a different treasure, and a different guardian for that treasure. A tunnel leads to a five-sided room. A cobweb-covered statue stands in one corner. Vault Contents. Use the

Statues table to determine each statue’s form, the Creatures table to determine the guardian of each vault, and the Treasure table to determine the items stored within (see “Accessing the Vaults’ Treasure

Powered Armor

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

. It is found with one energy cell attached, containing 2d10 charges. POWERED ARMOR OPTIONS Depending on where and how it appears in the adventure, you might wish to modify the features of Kwalish

armor as a shield guardian that has stored a magic missile spell cast using a 4th-level spell slot. When the armor is reduced to 0 hit points, its defenses are rendered inert and it can be safely

Adventures in Dementlieu

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

quickly identify their relative social status. Characters can easily pass as aristocrats, particularly if they flaunt their wealth and claim ancestral lands in Chateaufaux. But if they admit to a

others to his will. 3 The party runs afoul of the city watch and learns that their captain has been replaced by a devil who’s transforming them into a brutal force. 4 People are being

Adjusting for Party Level

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

and phase spiders in the keep, using the rules for encounter building in the Dungeon Master’s Guide to create an appropriate challenge. Weaker Construct. The stone golem in area 4 can be replaced with

a clay golem, a shield guardian, or another weaker Construct. Ghostly Allies. When the characters battle the behir, their ghostly allies harry and distract the creature, giving it disadvantage on

57. Oubliette

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

above the reeking mass. The otyugh eagerly attacks a lone character but avoids confrontations with multiple enemies. Once killed, the otyugh is not replaced. Green Devil Face The 8-foot-high devil face

protrudes from the north wall. Any close inspection reveals that its nostrils contain hollow cavities, each one containing a stone lever. A pulled lever locks into place and can’t be moved until it

Smoldertown (Areas L7–L9)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

, and green copper. Its heavy iron gauntlets are clenched into fists, and the ominous helm that forms its head turns slowly from side to side. Shield Guardian. The construct blocking passage into

Tockworth’s workshop is a shield guardian that lacks the Spell Storing trait. Its creator and control amulet were destroyed long ago. Tockworth found a way to reanimate the shield guardian without having

Walnut Dankgrass

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

clan was destroyed to the last — leaving her with nothing but the all-consuming desire to seek out and destroy those responsible. As a guardian of the wild, Walnut has long held an antipathy toward

unconscious, drops to 0 hit points, or dies. While transformed, Walnut’s game statistics are replaced by the statistics of the dire wolf, except she retains her alignment, personality, and Intelligence

Shadow Mastiff

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

replaced. When a shadow mastiff pack is hungry and senses prey nearby, the alpha lets loose a howl that strikes fear into the hearts of nearby beasts and humanoids. Its howl is also a signal to the rest of

creatures and objects on the Ethereal Plane. This extraplanar perception makes a mastiff an especially skilled guardian, especially in situations when magical or spiritual incursion is likely. Shadow

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