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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
":"to hit","rollAction":"Frightful Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d10+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Frightful Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing
"} piercing damage, and each creature within 10 feet of the feyr that can see it must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened of the feyr until the end of the feyrâs next turn
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage.
Lightning Flare (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). Each creature in contact with the ground within 15 feet of the
. If detected, it sends electrical shocks through the ground toward pursuers while it retreats.
Clockworks
Gnomesâ tinkering with magic and mechanical devices has produced many failed
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
shunted into the nearest space he last occupied.
Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If Marlos fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Petrifying Gaze. When a creature that can see Marlos&rsquo
;s eyes starts its turn within 30 feet of him, Marlos can force it to make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw if Marlos isnât incapacitated and can see the creature. If the saving throw fails by
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or suffer one random effect (roll a d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType
":"roll", "rollAction":"Bite (Random Effect)"}):
1â2: Confusion. On its next turn, the target must use its action to make one weapon attack against a random creature it can see within 30 feet
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Harpoon", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 12). While grappled in this way, a creatureâs speed isn&rsquo
;t reduced, but it can move only in directions that bring it closer to the clockwork. A creature takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Harpoon", "rollDamageType
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, and if the target is Large or smaller, it is knocked prone.Intercept Attack. In response to another creature within 5 feet of it being hit by an
attack roll, the clockwork gives that creature a +5 bonus to its AC against that attack, potentially causing a miss. To use this ability, the clockwork must be able to see the creature and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
paralyzes its prey, it retreats into its lair with the prey to feed. In the Chute. The cramped quarters of the tunnel impose disadvantage on weapon attack rolls. Also, a creature in the chute struck by the
47. Spider in Hiding Creature. In a web-covered opening in the wall of the steeply inclined chute, 30 feet above the where the lower end meets the ceiling of area 45, lurks a giant spider. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
it is detected, the bronze scout deters pursuers by sending electrical shocks through the ground while it retreats to safety. Bronze Scout
Medium construct, unaligned
Armor Class 13
Hit Points
(1d4 + 3) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) lightning damage.
Lightning Flare (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). Each creature in contact with the ground within 15 feet of the bronze scout must make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
retreats to area 7a to alert their allies. 6b. Severed Heads Double Door. Embedded in the east wall is a stone double door sealed with Qualith door locks (see âQualith Door Locksâ). Unless it is held open
Wisdom (Perception) check is required to detect the creature. The flumph has the same helpful disposition and information as the rest of its kin on this level (see area 4).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
, the Land. Strahd is bound to Barovia and it to him in a way few rulers or Darklords understand. As part of this relationship, Strahd knows when any creature enters or dies violently within Barovia
cultivates servants, particularly vampire spawn. He hasnât survived for ages by being reckless, though, and he retreats or sacrifices even his favorite agents when necessary. Vistani Sanctuary. The ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Booâs Astral Menagerie
spelljamming ship tries to enter the shipâs air envelope and stow away, remaining secluded and invisible until it finds a sleeping victim it can attack. It retreats rather than allows itself to perish in a
and one Tentacle attack.
Frightful Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage, and each creature within 10 feet of the feyr that can see it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
retreats. A drunken master often enjoys playing the fool to bring gladness to the despondent or to demonstrate humility to the arrogant, but when battle is joined, the drunken master can be a maddening
Attack. When a creature misses you with a melee attack roll, you can spend 1 ki point as a reaction to cause that attack to hit one creature of your choice, other than the attacker, that you can see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
.
The second 10-foot square along these stairs is warded by magic like that of a glyph of warding spell (save DC 17). If the glyph is triggered, nothing happens until a creature moves onto the
, the statue breathes the next three times someone moves into or through the warded area. After four breaths, the statue retreats to its room and the door closes. (The statueâs resting place is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
the cave, clinging to the wall near the entrance. A character who succeeds on a DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check notices movement inside the cave but canât tell what it is (or how large a creature it
against Frightful Presence likely flee back into the woods, where spiders might be waiting. On the dragonâs next turn, it retreats back to area 2 to await the heroesâ next move.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the cave, clinging to the wall near the entrance. A character who succeeds on a DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check notices movement inside the cave but canât tell what it is (or how large a creature it
against Frightful Presence likely flee back into the woods, where spiders might be waiting. On the dragonâs next turn, it retreats back to area 2 to await the heroesâ next move.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lordâs Wrath
. Remember that his spirit is insane and believes it is living in a nightmare. It does not want to parley and retreats into the Ethereal Plane at the first sign of trouble. Once per day, when Thalivarâs
day.
Doors. Doors are made of wood and are unlocked and badly rotted. They all creak loudly when operated.
Dangerous Floors. Some sections of floor are perilously weak and rotten. If a creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
those sounds and markingsâthe Hook Horror. The creature is hungry, but what it really wants is to find its way back to the Underdark. It retreats from a fight that is going badly for it. Underdark
creature or drive it away. Encounters The adventure consists of these encounters. Exploring the Mine. Use the Mine map in Appendix B. In the weeks since the miners abandoned the place, pests have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
area 4). Crisscrossing wooden beams cover these holes, though the beams are far enough apart that a Small or Medium creature can fit through them without having to squeeze. Two 10-foot-high earthen ramps
the pigs as cover. If the ettin is taking damage and has no enemies to attack, it retreats to its den (area 11) and releases the boars there.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
horn sounds or when intruders are detected. Svardborg Roster Area Creature(s) Behavior 1A 8 ice mephits The mephits remain in this area. 1E Nilraun Dhaerlost Nilraun retreats to area 1G. 1G 2 frost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
through the square. A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Nature) or Wisdom (Survival) check realizes the Ashen Heirsâ devices are irritating the creature. Unaware of this, the Ashen Heirs
anarchist to drop their device. The purple worm ignores creatures that donât have a boomhailer and that donât threaten it. If all five boomhailers are destroyed, the purple worm retreats down the hole
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
reaching the Pudding King as he retreats to his throne room (area 30). Princess Ebonmire engages in melee, protecting Prince Livid as it uses its Psychic Crush attack. Prince Livid prefers to slink and
: blink, dispel magic, gaseous form, major image, protection from energy, slow, tongues, water breathing
4th level: blight, fabricate, fire shield, hallucinatory terrain, locate creature, phantasmal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
hallucinatory terrain spell, this 20-foot-high cavern appears to be filled from wall to wall with a pool of bubbling acid. The caustic scent of the acid seems real to any creature that approaches this
time to hide in this manner, he casts a greater invisibility spell on himself and retreats to area 9b. Treasure. Orlâs spellbook contains a drow mageâs normal spells, plus animate dead, hallucinatory terrain, rope trick, and seeming.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
battle to the death, with the only restriction being that they canât withdraw from the combat. Brief tactical retreats are permissible, but Vizeranâs ritual has filled the demon lords with the rage
battle between the demon lords shifts dangerously close to the characters. Roll a d6 and consult the Near Miss table to determine the result. d6 Event 1â2 Explosion. Each creature within 20 feet of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
vulnerability to lightning damage. 4 Imprinting Loop. Roll a d6 at the start of the clockworkâs turn. If you roll a 1, the clockwork mistakes one creature it can see within 30 feet for its creator. The
clockwork wonât willingly harm that creature for 1 minute or until that creature attacks it or deals damage to it. 5 Leaking Lubricant. Roll a d6 at the start of the clockworkâs turn. If you roll a 1, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
hand, and two sets on the north wall, one flanking each side of the door.
Creatures. If the threshold of the chamber is crossed by any creature, one set of swords will fly off the wall and attack
all items of a set; magic weapon will cause a sword to become a plain iron weapon. 27A. Chamber of Hopelessness Any creature unfortunate enough to be teleported here from area 25 is doomed, for its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
to the shrine stand ajar. If the tide of battle turns against Chief Yorb, he retreats into the shrine with his elite guards and bars the doors. A character can force open the barred doors with a
what lies on the other side of the doors. A detect magic spell reveals an aura of divination magic around the doors. The doors swing open if a creature approaches them while carrying one or more of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
visible for 1 minute. The troll attacks any creature it sees, but retreats to area 10a (through area 9d) the first time it takes acid or fire damage. 9b. Drow Staging Area This 20-foot-high cavern is
Ruse The drow and the troglodytes avoid this cave because they think a roper lives here â but the creature is an illusion created by Halaster. Characters who can see into this dark cave observe that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
segmented body remains buried. If detected, it sends electrical shocks through the ground toward pursuers while it retreats. Clockwork Bronze Scout
Medium Construct, Unaligned
Armor Class 13
Hit
, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) lightning damage.
Lightning Flare (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). Each creature in contact with the ground within 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
crystal sphere and left it here as a guardian, but adventurers released and slew the creature long ago. The wyvernâs remains lie alongside the fragments of its crystalline prison. Bone Throne. The throne is
a hit. Any creature bitten by a snake must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 24 (7d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. After each snake makes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
saving throw should be made before attacks are made. Creatures encountered here are unaffected by the mud. Guardian. The creature at the base of the boulder is a giant crayfish (see appendix B). If it
? Who dares to enter the chamber of the guardian? You had better go, or I will have to discharge my sacred duty! Be off with you before I lose my temper!â If the party retreats, the crayfish will not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
performances only rarely. He often retreats into his lair below the cultâs guildhall for months or years at a time, but his followers know that he might emerge at any time to witness the latest spectacle
Challenge 24 (62,000 XP)
Captivating Presence. Any creature that starts its turn within 30 feet of Rakdos must make a DC 25 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature becomes charmed by Rakdos
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
they can hurl chunks of sandstone torn from Iymrithâs own amphitheater. If Iymrith is drawn to the surface and reduced to 240 hit points or fewer, she retreats to the dungeon level and makes her final
these locations on the map. Iymrith has weakened the ceilings in these places so that she can collapse them, either to cut off escape routes or to trap intruders. A creature can trigger a collapse by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
material components of any enchantment spell of 3rd level or lower. The faerie dust has other magical effects as well. If a pinch of faerie dust is sprinkled on a creature, roll percentile dice and consult
the Faerie Dust table to determine the effect. Faerie Dust d100 Magical Effect 01â70 The creature sprinkled with dust gains a flying speed of 60 feet for 10 minutes. 71â80 The creature sprinkled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
(see chapter 12, âDoom of the Desertâ). Maelstrom Roster Area Creature(s) Notes 5 2 hulking crabs The crabs scuttle out to investigate disturbances in area 1 unless the portcullis to their cave is
protects Serissa, who retreats to area 11 if seriously threatened. Iymrith escapes through the pool if her true nature is revealed. The hill giants stand guard outside the doors at all times. 19 10 hunter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
through the space of a Medium or larger creature. He has advantage on saving throws against being frightened. He speaks Common and Halfling. He has the animate dead and blight spells prepared, instead of
Golorr. If the characters pursue the stone and leave Losser alive, he eventually slips away and retreats to area B11. Next Encounter Once the characters defeat Xanatharâs forces in the cellar, they can