continuous resolve goals to have reach

Portentia Dran

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

attacks. Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shortsword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4

to maim, with a cruel combat style that emphasizes surprise and painful instruction. She is willing to affect any appearance or attitude to achieve her goals. But what those goals are — for herself and Dran Enterprises alike — remain a secret known only to her.

Silverquill Professor of Shadow

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

use of Spellcasting. Ink Lance. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Ink Lance"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (3d8

wit and debilitating inky shadow. Whether weaving their magic through spoken incantations and scathing insults or through shadows, these teachers break down the resolve of their foes. The professors

Dhergoloth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d8+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"force

brutes, employers must use caution when instructing them. They can handle simple orders that don’t take a lot of time to resolve. When given anything complex to do, however, they either forget what

Narthus

Monsters Heroes of the Borderlands

"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Vile Mace", "rollDamageType":"Bludgeoning"} Bludgeoning damage plus 3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType

fascinations. He grows the cult’s ranks through macabre rituals, conscripting the dead to serve the cult’s depraved goals.

Prismari Professor of Expression

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Multiattack. The professor makes three Cinder Strike attacks. Cinder Strike. Melee Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Cinder Strike"} to hit, reach 15 ft

will: minor illusion 2/day each: fog cloud, gust of wind, mage armorProfessors of expression embody the flare of Prismari magic. Using continuous motion, fluid grace, and interweaving steps, these

Akroan Hoplite

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

hit","rollAction":"Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft., or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Spear","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing

Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shield Bash"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction

Quandrix Professor of Theory

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

":"to hit", "rollAction":"Heuristic Lance"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Heuristic Lance

probability to impede attacks and strike at the minds of their foes with lancing equations that disrupt the opponent’s resolve. Professors of theory hold that altering the way a person

Warlock of the Great Old One

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d4

of these warlocks associate with cultists devoted to these entities, as well as Aberrations that share their goals, yet other warlocks of the Great Old One are experts at rooting out the chaos and

Razorvine Blight

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

is missing any of its hit points), reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage. Life

dangerous, in Sigil they sometimes mimic the behaviors of the city’s other inhabitants—for better or worse. At least one blight, known as Patch, spreads copies of itself across the city, creating a spy network of copies with mysterious goals.

Deathlock

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

deathlock makes two Deathly Claw or Grave Bolt attacks. Deathly Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Deathly Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target

armor, mage hand 1/day each: dispel magic, hunger of Hadar, invisibility, spider climbAn overpowering urge to serve consumes the mind of a newly awakened deathlock. Any goals and ambitions it had in life

Yuan-ti Pit Master

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

effects.Multiattack. The yuan-ti makes three Bite attacks or two Spectral Fangs attacks. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one

him from his slumber by sacrificing Humanoids to him. They are the most traditionalist yuan-ti and believe that they are best equipped to achieve the goals of their people. Pit masters are deeply

Yuan-ti Anathema

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

makes two Claw attacks and one Flurry of Bites attack. Claw (Anathema Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one

: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Flurry of Bites"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 27 (6d6 + 6);{"diceNotation":"6d6+6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction

Bone Knight

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

one of its weapons. Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Greatsword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4

sinister goals of Lady Illmarrow. Karrnathi Patriots. Early in the Last War, Karrnath turned to the necromancers of the Blood of Vol to bolster the nation's army with undead forces. The skeletons and

Necrichor

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Pseudopod"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Pseudopod","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic

sludge in the crypts of failed liches. Despite the loss of a solid physical form, these foul creatures retain their terrible intellects and aspire to megalomaniacal goals—the first of which

Rosie Beestinger

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

of the Master"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Staff of the Master","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, or 8

: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Unarmed

Returned Sentry

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

","rollAction":"Spear"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Spear","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing

work well together, sharing the unified goals of overcoming their foes and getting back to the task at hand. Returned have escaped the Underworld and dwell among the living once more, but their

Bavlorna Blightstraw

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d6+6","rollType":"damage

these visitors enter into an agreement with Bavlorna, she’ll use her powers to resolve their pressing problem in exchange for something of use to her. Alignment. Neutral evil. Personality

Kas the Betrayer

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Vengeful Sword"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (2d8 + 11);{"diceNotation":"2d8+11", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Vengeful Sword", "rollDamageType

":"slashing"} slashing damage. The sword scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft

Aspect of Tiamat

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. The aspect makes one Bite attack, one Claw attack, and one Tail attack. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +19;{"diceNotation":"1d20+19", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 20 ft., one

", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +19;{"diceNotation":"1d20+19", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit

Orcus Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

":"to hit","rollAction":"Wand of Orcus"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d8 + 8);{"diceNotation":"3d8+8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Wand of Orcus","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning

+16","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Tail"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d8 + 8);{"diceNotation":"3d8+8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Tail","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing

Orcus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

attacks. Wand of Orcus. Melee Weapon Attack: +19;{"diceNotation":"1d20+19", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Wand of Orcus"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 24 (3d8 + 11);{"diceNotation":"3d8+11

", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +16;{"diceNotation":"1d20+16", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Tail"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d8 + 8

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

destroyed. While he has 0 hit points in mist form, he can’t revert to his vampire form, and he must reach his coffin within 2 hours or be destroyed. Once in his coffin, he reverts to his vampire

which can be a bite attack. Unarmed Strike (Vampire or Wolf Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Unarmed Strike"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one

1. Spiral Staircase

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4

1. Spiral Staircase The staircase is badly rusted but appears to be sturdy. The air inside the passageway is warm, humid, and rather foul. You reach the bottom of the stairs with a splash—the floor

is submerged beneath a foot of water! The spiral staircase descends about 100 feet before ending in area 1. Sensitive characters will feel it thrumming to a continuous low vibration (this vibration

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

odds aren’t in their favor. A short retreat might be just the thing to reach a better tactical position, find allies, or to allow the yuan-ti the opportunity to study their opponents and

an anathema. (Evil) 3 Unity. No leader shall put personal goals above those of our race. (Any) 4 Kinship. My allegiance is to my caste and my city. Other settlements can burn for all I care

Splitting Loyalties

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

agent of the Sunweaver—deemed service in the Brightguard a holy calling, the group’s ranks swelled. Most members have unshakable resolve, but recent revolutionary acts have the order on edge. The

Brightguard obeys Atash and, through him, the Sunweaver (see the “Akharin Sangar Gazetteer” section for details). Motto. “All good acts take place under the sun.” Beliefs. The Sunweaver sets my path. Goals

Cultist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Cultist Doomsayer and Fanatic Cultists devote themselves to their faith’s leaders and otherworldly masters. While this zeal grants cultists no magical powers, it gives them remarkable resolve in the

Cha 10 +0 +0 Skills Deception +2, Religion +2 Gear Leather Armor, Sickle Senses Passive Perception 10 Languages Common CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2) Actions Ritual Sickle. Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) Slashing damage plus 1 Necrotic damage.

Dragonmarked Houses

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

cartel, involved in businesses ranging from hospitality to espionage-for-hire. The reach of the houses is so extensive that they have interests in every facet of life in the civilized lands of

just enough to cause friction. House Orien’s control of transportation and shipping is threatened by the growing reach of House Lyrandar’s airships. House Tharashk’s arrangement with Droaam threatens

Chapter 1: A Great Upheaval

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Chapter 1: A Great Upheaval This chapter is designed to advance a party of 1st-level characters to 5th level. The characters gain levels by accomplishing various goals, which are summarized in the

northern neighbors, the elves of the Ardeep Forest. Lady Velrosa Nandar has been searching for skilled mediators to help resolve the dispute. The Nightstone Inn is renowned for its food and cozy guest

Putting Events in Motion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

reflects the structure of dramatic stories. At the beginning of a story, something happens to shake the protagonists’ world and spur them into action. The characters take action to resolve their

problems, but other forces oppose them. As they reach a significant milestone toward their goal, a major conflict disrupts the characters’ plans, shaking their world again; failure seems imminent. At the

Orcus's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

engaged in continuous battles with one another. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Orcus can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; he can’t use the same

aware that the individual is in the lair. Orcus causes up to six corpses within the lair to rise as skeletons, zombies, or ghouls. These undead obey his telepathic commands, which can reach anywhere

Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu

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

Yeenoghu and strive to interpret the demon lord’s vicious goals. Gnoll Fang of Yeenoghu Medium Fiend, Chaotic Evil AC 14 Initiative +4 (14) HP 71 (11d8 + 22) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save

Perception 10 Languages Abyssal, Gnoll CR 4 (XP 1,100; PB +2) Actions Multiattack. The gnoll makes one Bite attack and two Bone Flail attacks. Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6

Orcus's Lair

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

engaged in continuous battles with one another. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Orcus can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; he can’t use the same

aware that the individual is in the lair. Orcus causes up to six corpses within the lair to rise as skeletons, zombies, or ghouls. These undead obey his telepathic commands, which can reach anywhere

Portentia Dran

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

emphasizes surprise and painful instruction. She is willing to affect any appearance or attitude to achieve her goals. But what those goals are — for herself and Dran Enterprises alike — remain a secret

three melee attacks. Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) slashing damage. Change Shape. Portentia magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast

Character Advancement

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

Character Advancement You can track experience points or simply allow characters to level up when they reach certain points in the adventure. Ideally, the characters should fall within the desired

experience points, you can slow the rate of advancement by banking XP until you’re ready for the party to level up. Conversely, you can hasten level advancement by awarding ad hoc XP for completing goals

Handling the Cards

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

without triggering the cards’ effects. But accidents do happen. A curious stranger who spots a deck, face down, might reach out to draw the topmost card without realizing the import of their actions

, spurring an adventure that draws the characters’ attention. While the decks aren’t sapient and have no thoughts or goals of their own, many people report feeling a compulsion to draw from decks whenever they are near.

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