continually rely guardians to have rejection

Anvilwrought Raptor

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Keen Sight. The raptor has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Recorded Mimicry. The raptor can mimic any sound, including voices, it has heard in the last 24 hours. A

creatures to his most devoted followers so they could mimic his works and invent new forms at their own forges. Some anvilwroughts are vigilant guardians at holy shrines, others serve as familiars and

Drivvin Freth

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit

practice their magic without interruption. An archmage typically has one or more apprentice mages, and an archmage's abode has numerous magical wards and guardians to discourage interlopers.Damage from Spells; Nonmagical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing (from Stoneskin)

Gloamwing

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the gloamwing has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The gloamwing makes two attacks: one with its bite

guardians that ride flying creatures called gloamwings. They are fearsome agents of House Dimir, protecting the territory and interests of that guild — particularly the neighborhood of Nightveil, from which

Vizeran DeVir

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Sensitivity. While in sunlight, Vizeran has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6

pursue lichdom. Those who are neither good nor evil sequester themselves in remote towers to practice their magic without interruption. An archmage typically has one or more apprentice mages, and an archmage's abode has numerous magical wards and guardians to discourage interlopers.

Choldrith

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

that rely on sight. Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the choldrith knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web. Web Walker. The choldrith ignores movement

supervisors. The choldriths continually jockey for position, although they rarely confront one another in a way that puts the colony at risk. The colony is ruled by a sovereign, who determines which colony

Young Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

is weakened until the end of its next turn. A weakened creature has disadvantage on Strength-based ability checks and Strength saving throws, and the creature’s weapon attacks that rely on

young topaz dragon continually attempts to steal eggs from a roc nest, despite having nearly been killed by the roc parents multiple times. 6 A clan of winged kobold;winged kobolds consider a young

Adult Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

’s weapon attacks that rely on Strength deal half damage. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t weakened. Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the

realize they enjoy hunting together. 5 A tempestuous marid continually floods the carefully dried-out lair of a topaz dragon. 6 A sahuagin baron attempts to gain the support of other sahuagin

Giant Owl Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

Flyby. The owl doesn't provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy's reach. Keen Hearing and Sight. The owl has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or

","rollAction":"Talons","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.Giant owls often befriend fey and other sylvan creatures and are guardians of their woodland realms.

Kuo-toa Archpriest Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Spellcasting. The kuo-toa is a 10th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14

flame, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): detect magic, sanctuary, shield of faith 2nd level (3 slots): hold person, spiritual weapon 3rd level (3 slots): spirit guardians, tongues 4th level (3 slots

Drow Matron Mother Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

, dispel magic, spirit guardians 4th level (3 slots): banishment, death ward, freedom of movement, guardian of faith 5th level (3 slots): contagion, flame strike, geas, mass cure wounds 6th level (2

attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The matron mother makes two demon staff attacks or three tentacle rod attacks. Demon Staff. Melee Weapon Attack: +10

Giant Owl

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

Giant Owl Giant owls often befriend fey and other sylvan creatures and are guardians of their woodland realms. Giant Owl Large beast, neutral Armor Class 12 Hit Points 19 (3d10 + 3) Speed 5

out of an enemy’s reach. Keen Hearing and Sight. The owl has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or sight. Actions Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d6 + 1) slashing damage.

Kuo-toa Archpriest

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

slippery bodies and rely on their natural rubbery hides for protection. However, they like to wear jewelry made from scavenged bones, shells, pearls, gems, and carapace fragments. Kuo-toa Archpriest

disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Spellcasting. The kuo-toa is a 10th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14, +6

Anvilwroughts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

mimic his works and invent new forms at their own forges. Some anvilwroughts are vigilant guardians at holy shrines, others serve as familiars and messengers, and a few were created to emulate beauty

found among the animals of the mortal world. Each exhibits abilities suited to its role, with some behaving like companionable creatures or stoic guardians. A few extremely rare and valuable anvilwroughts

Choldrith

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

, priests, and supervisors. The choldriths continually jockey for position, although they rarely confront one another in a way that puts the colony at risk. The colony is ruled by a sovereign, who

choldrith has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the choldrith knows the exact location of any other creature

Eidolon

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

Eidolon The gods have many methods for protecting sites they deem holy. One servant they rely on often to do so is the eidolon, a ghostly spirit bound by a sacred oath to safeguard a place of import

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

Nightveil Specter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Nightveil Specter The Nightveil specters of Ravnica are hooded, undead guardians that ride flying creatures called gloamwings. They are fearsome agents of House Dimir, protecting the territory and

) checks that rely on sight. Actions Multiattack. The gloamwing makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18

Interesting Things About Karrnath

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

emerged from the shadows like a villain in one of Kessler’s plays. His guardians kept him hidden during his youth while his aunt Moranna served as the regent of Karrnath. So it was a surprise to many

has ended. Fort Bones’ garrison consists primarily of Karrnathi undead soldiers. No lights glow here, as these undead rely on darkvision to see. Karrlakton The turbulent Cyre River separates this city

Girallon

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

its speed toward a hostile creature that it can see. Keen Smell. The girallon has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell. Actions Multiattack. The girallon makes five attacks

guardians for some lost empire. When that empire fell ages ago, girallons turned feral and spread out across the world. In the time since then, numerous creatures have tried to tame, subjugate, or cooperate

Drow Matron Mother

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

, spirit guardians 4th level (3 slots): banishment, death ward, freedom of movement, guardian of faith 5th level (3 slots): contagion, flame strike, geas, mass cure wounds 6th level (2 slots): blade

rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Actions Multiattack. The matron mother makes two demon staff attacks or three tentacle rod attacks. Demon Staff. Melee Weapon

Catoblepas

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

XP) Keen Smell. The catoblepas has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell. Stench. Any creature other than a catoblepas that starts its turn within 10 feet of the catoblepas

be home to a hag that drinks the monster’s milk. Although a particular catoblepas might not be linked to a hag, a coven of hags might keep one or more of these beasts as guardians or pets. Other

Chitines

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

rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the chitine knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web. Web

, priests, and supervisors. The choldriths continually jockey for position, although they rarely confront one another in a way that puts the colony at risk. The colony is ruled by a singular sovereign

Yeenoghu

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

abates only when it kills and eats intelligent creatures. Other prey might provide temporary sustenance, but it does nothing to quell Yeenoghu’s hunger. Gnolls wander the land continually in search of

gnolls rely on are the blood trails and spatters left behind after making a meal of an intelligent humanoid. They attach significance to a number of other phenomena as well, including the sight of arrows

Heart of Ubtao

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

does something foolish, but the height is dizzying. 3. Cave Entrance The floor of this entrance slopes up slightly toward the inside of the heart, so water streams out through it continually. The cave

— they’re safe back in Thay — but the shelves do hold two spell scrolls of arcane gate. 5. Undead Guardians Stuffed in this closet are six Chultan zombies and two girallon zombies (see appendix D

Example Simple Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

(level 1–4, dangerous threat) The crossbow trap is a favorite of kobolds and other creatures that rely on traps to defend their lairs. It consists of a trip wire strung across a hallway and connected to a

guardians can then more easily dispose of the sleepers. Trigger. Stepping on the pressure plate triggers this trap. Effect. When activated, this trap casts a sleep spell centered on the pressure plate

Magical Phenomena

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

. Those who find these mystical sites might bathe or drink from the pools and temporarily gain a measure of the waters’ magic. All manner of protectors or covetous guardians might lurk around these

that rely on sight. The eyestalks vanish after 1d4 days. 10 Bathing in the spring causes a creature’s voice to sound sinister. For the next 24 hours, the creature’s voice grants it advantage on Charisma

Elturgard

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

and flags of its two groups of guardians, the Hellriders and the Companions. It might be fairly said that the only reason Elturgard can exist as a nation is because of these knights, for it faces

to block out the light so that visitors can get some sleep. Without the onset of dawn or dusk to frame the day’s labors, citizens rely on the tolling of the bells from the High Hall to denote the

Mr. Dory's Warehouse

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

protected against intruders by monstrous guardians. Dory lives in the suspended ship. Reaching the ship without magic requires climbing the crane, which takes a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check

” section), and has counter-bribed the militia that Dory has paid off, so that they ignore calls for help from the warehouse. No patrol ever arrives, forcing Mr. Dory to rely solely on his own guards and

Cultists of the Dead Three

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

, hold person, silence 3rd level (2 slots): sending, spirit guardians Tactical Discipline. The black gauntlet has advantage on all ability checks and saving throws made during combat. Actions

replacing the normal flail’s striking head. Necromites are initiates who have not yet mastered arcane magic and rely on their flails in battle. Skull lashers are spellcasters who use magic to augment their

Illithinoch Locations

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

practicing arcane magic. It’s obvious that this rejection still stings Oshundo, who refers to Illithinoch’s long-dead leaders as “ignorant fools” who are “closed to the flexibility and power of arcane magic

malignant faith, resulting in his physical transformation. He can’t speak above a hoarse whisper, and black eyes continually sprout and close across his face. Larnon has been slower to accept the

Meenlock

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

the creature’s next turn. Light Sensitivity. While in bright light, the meenlock has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Actions Claws. Melee

contents of its skull to their master, which absorbs the illithid’s brain and all the knowledge and experience contained therein. In this way the elder brain continually increases its knowledge, uniting

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