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Monsters
Curse of Strahd
to fulfill simple instructions. Some animated objects might converse fluently or adopt a persona, but most are simple automatons.
Constructed Nature. An animated object doesn't require air, food
with a semblance of life. When she wills it to do so, the hut pulls its gigantic roots free of the earth and shambles around like a spidery behemoth, shaking the ground with every step. The hut
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. A Humanoid slain in this way and then buried in the ground rises as a nosferatu after 1d10
momentarily be convinced to converse with other creatures. However, those who talk with nosferatu typically find them selfish, duplicitous creatures whose memories are faded and whose basic respect for life is long dead.Necrotic
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creature can be as large as an island— and indeed, legends suggest that many unwitting sailors wrecked at sea have mistaken slumbering dragon turtles for solid ground.
Ancient dragon turtles might
; and try to converse with them by humming snippets of tunes I have overheard.
7
I swim alongside ships sailing through my domain, just out of arrow range, so they know I am watching.
8
I am
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
by reminding them of death’s inevitable approach.
Personality Traits
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Personality Trait
1
Remember, I could kill you in your sleep. Or put centipedes in your bedroll
fight it off.
2
I assume that anyone outside the Golgari looks down on me.
3
I feel a need for revenge against those who enjoy the privilege of living above ground.
4
I don’t
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon turtles for solid ground.
Ancient dragon turtles might sleep for years or decades while floating along the surface of the ocean, enjoying the warmth of the sun and letting vegetation take root on
of sailors’ songs as their “water speech” and try to converse with them by humming snippets of tunes I have overheard.
7
I swim alongside ships sailing through my domain, just
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
indeed, legends suggest that many unwitting sailors wrecked at sea have mistaken slumbering dragon turtles for solid ground.
Ancient dragon turtles might sleep for years or decades while floating
notice taking from the sea’s bounty without offering something in return.
6
I think of sailors’ songs as their “water speech” and try to converse with them by humming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
cover that ground at a moderate pace. Fortunately, the trail is marked by the lizardfolk who transport contraband through the mere to Castle Naerytar for the cult. Without the trail, finding the
to go. Day 1 The first day’s travel is by foot through tangled marsh. The ground is what passes for dry in the mere: even “solid ground” is soggy, with water very near the surface. Lizardfolk porters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
that’s slightly drier than the muck you’ve been wading through—but four wicker lean-tos and a stone platform (for lighting a fire above the soggy ground) command attention in this wilderness. Three
canoes before the lizardfolk spot the strangers in their camp. These lizardfolk won’t negotiate or converse with characters. They’ve been told by the elf who commands operations at Castle Naerytar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
primarily as a meeting ground for him and his mate, the ancient white dragon Arveiaturace (“the White Wyrm”). She is aware of the cult’s activity but has been reluctant to join forces with it, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
primarily as a meeting ground for him and his mate, the ancient white dragon Arveiaturace (“the White Wyrm”). She is aware of the cult’s activity but has been reluctant to join forces with it, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
intelligible way. The creature can, however, identify its friends, follow them, and even protect them. This effect lasts until the character can breathe the clean air above ground under the warm sun
small one, are lying on the floor next to her. Siren will converse in a friendly fashion, asking how characters are and if they find the going hard in the tomb. Because of the enchantment, she will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
momentarily be convinced to converse with other creatures. However, those who talk with nosferatu typically find them selfish, duplicitous creatures whose memories are faded and whose basic respect for
. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. A Humanoid slain in this way and then buried in the ground rises as a nosferatu
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
alley. If the characters rush to help her, they find the warforged unconscious on the ground, but stable, surrounded by the Daask criminals. If the characters resolve the chase by catching up to Coal
, due to the fact that many businesses are reluctant to hire warforged foreigners. The pair became desperate for money. A month ago, Razor told Coal she had a job working on a long-term secret mission
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
the crenellated roof. Black brambles cover the ground within 30 feet of the tower, clustering in a dense patch around the open doorway. These brambles are difficult terrain. Each 5-foot-square section
, or worse, devour me.”
See “Snakes” below for more information about the two serpents. The characters can’t see Sir Talavar from the ground, because he is locked in a birdcage inside the basket that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
holdings to the ground. Illusion Success in business, as in combat, can often hinge on split-second decisions. As an illusionist, you have mastered the art of confounding the senses, leaving enemies
nightmare of franchise-branded zombies running amok. Still, if things get bad, there’s nothing like a general marketing campaign reminding local folk that necromancy means raise dead. Even if you can’t cast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
within 12 miles of the dragon’s lair is not considered difficult, as undergrowth moves out of a traveler’s way, slopes are not as steep as they first appeared, and rough ground levels out under a
Weather. The weather within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair is always sunny and pleasantly warm during the day. Rain falls only at night, and dew waters the ground in the early morning. Unending Rain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
significant edge in a fight, it also saddles them with a critical tactical challenge. Sahuagin affected by Blood Frenzy are at best reluctant to disengage from combat. Rather than withdraw in the
all its hit points must use an action to make a DC 13 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the sahuagin’s Blood Frenzy takes over as normal, and the creature either stands its ground or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
correctly suspects. But the priest has been reluctant to confront Milivoj because the lad is so temperamental. Father Lucian has not reported the theft for fear of the distress that the news might cause
vulnerable to attack by Strahd’s minions (see “St. Andral’s Feast” in the “Special Events” section at the end of this chapter). If the bones are returned to their resting place, St. Andral’s church once again becomes hallowed ground, as though the building was protected by a hallow spell.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Trolls The dwarven tale titled The Saga of Gnarldan Steelshield claims the god Vaprak the Destroyer came into being when Annam was injured and his blood spilled on the ground. The saga further claims
just keep reminding myself that the gods delight in the variety of their creations, new wonders are revealed every day, and the multiverse is much larger than I can imagine. And that’s a good thing!
—Bigby
Excellent. But these trolls are loathsome.
—Diancastra
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
mortal. First Steps The steps from the ground to level 1 of the ziggurat are 50 feet long and rise 30 feet. A tangle of roots, vines, and creepers covers the steps. Characters can climb the first 10
will be from the air or from the nearest high ground. The naga remembers Ras Nsi’s first uprising, and she urges the characters to kill him both as punishment for his past atrocities and to prevent any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, sending both of them sprawling to the ground. The door closes, then opens once more as a mandolin comes flying out of the tavern.
If the characters want to lend a hand, they have ample opportunity to
step up. Catching the mandolin requires a successful DC 13 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check, and if no party member tries to do so, it crashes to the ground at the characters’ feet. The tavern is called
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
of the random encounters described below are with specific named creatures and therefore aren’t likely to happen more than once unless the characters revisit familiar ground. If you roll on the table
have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 13 or higher can see that the dogs are surrounding a crudely dug hole in the ground. The characters must get within 5 feet of the hole to see that it’s a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
and pulls a small box from his pocket, his sweetheart bursts into laughter and begins rolling on the ground. The halfling in face paint begins sobbing and darts into the nearby tent without getting his
. Candlefoot the Mime Candlefoot Candlefoot, a Witchlight hand (neutral good; see the stat block earlier in the chapter), is the reluctant ticket-puncher at the Hall of Illusions, and he does all he can to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Dock Ward is unsafe. You can set the mood by reading the following to the players: Tall, densely packed tenements leave most of the neighborhood in shadow at ground level. Most of the streetlamps have
he recognizes his description. He is reluctant to share information, but offering him a new purple item or succeeding on a DC 13 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check loosens his tongue. He
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Dragon Army corpses are lodged 20 feet up in the branches of nearby trees. Each body has a longsword, a suit of scale mail, and 10 gp. P3: Lake Inside the ring of trees, the ground lowers, creating a
below. One round later, four slimy mummies emerge from the three pits. These lawful neutral Undead seek to defend the temple. They won’t converse with characters, but they return to their soggy tombs if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, and can act independently to fulfill simple instructions. Some animated objects might converse fluently or adopt a persona, but most are simple automatons. Constructed Nature. An animated object doesn’t
, shaking the ground with every step. The hut attacks with its flailing and stomping roots. It can also use its roots to fling large rocks. Hut Interior. The hut is a 15-foot-square, ramshackle wooden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
relaxed and open attitude toward the outside world. Because they dwell in regions that lack the towering peaks that their mountain kin favor, they build stone fortresses that start above ground and end in
ambitious assault to reclaim even a single miner captured by attackers. Even the cruel drow are reluctant to raid mountain dwarf settlements, since they know a single attack will ignite the flames of war
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
of writhing flesh, eyes, and fanged mouths. From an unoccupied space in the fleshy ground arise 1d4 + 5 gibbering mouthers that attack anyone in sight. 46–54 Unintelligible murmurings threaten to
nearest creature it can see. If there are no other creatures within reach, the target spends its action babbling. 55–63 Bizarre appendages squirm beneath the ground and around trees or other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
10-foot-tall stone double door bars the way to area I6. A character must succeed on a DC 14 Strength (Athletics) check to open the door. As the door opens, it grinds nosily across the ground, alerting
willing to converse with them and explain the following: Izel awoke several months ago and can tell that the other tlexolotls dwelling in volcanoes across the region are still asleep. Izel treats these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
companion into battle and fights at its side. Heldalf and his mammoth flee if either of them is reduced to 30 Hit Points or fewer.
Talking with Heldalf. If the characters want to converse and know Giant
northeast passage to meet with him.
If the characters don’t fight Heldalf but can’t converse with him, the giant motions for them to move on, pointing toward the narrow passage to the northeast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
to sit level on the sloping track, but they look odd on level ground. A heavy draw rope and harness are hooked to the back of each cart so that a trained dinosaur could pull the heavy load up the
to hack through the heavy door with axes but gave up after making little headway.
The axe marks are only a few feet off the ground (having been made by kobolds). The door can be forced open with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
. Rusted weapons lie scattered on the ground.
A hulking, crudely formed figure made of gray clay charges at you from an alcove in the northeast, growling. The hilt of a pristine sword protrudes from
enters his lair—especially hardened adventurers. When he notices the characters, Lludd greets them in Common. Parleying with Lludd. If the characters converse with Lludd, he offers to point them toward a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
are divided into pleasant suites of guest rooms, each with its own garderobe. There’s also a dining room on the ground floor. The Sword has one recurring problem: kitchen fires. The one-story kitchen
place to hear Red Larchers unwind, the Swinging Sword is the polite social hub and neutral meeting ground of Red Larch. Key NPCs. The proprietor of the Swinging Sword is Kaylessa Irkell (female Illuskan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
center of a forest clearing. Bright green grass and colorful wildflowers blanket the ground. The toadstools range from the size of a finger to as large as a chair.
Five figures sit on the largest
cryptic rhymes shown in the Limericks table. If the characters ply the leprechauns with amusements (leveraging the leprechaun’s Reluctant Refusal trait), the charmed leprechauns let slip some hints to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
around the colossus, the ground quakes, breaking the mages’ focus. The colossus is buried in crumbling stone, surrounded by shifting mountains and sickly gray clouds. Years pass in rapid succession while
manifests a physical entity to converse with the party. Proceed to the “Graymatter Guardian” section below. Hidden Sentinels. This chamber contains false walls made of thin metal plates. A character