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Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
", "rollAction":"Crimson Rays", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. On a success or failure, that creature catches fire. Until the burning
. Spawned from deep rancor, the firegaunt seeks out living creatures to destroy. Like a specter, it doesn’t seek redemption; it just hopes to cause as much destruction as possible before attaining
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
for whatever catches their eye. Living creatures aren’t exempt from this curiosity, either. Naiads are known to befriend aquatic creatures, or even to keep modest menageries. The occasional star
and aid those who live off the land, while others embody violent aspects of nature. In either case, nymphs generally avoid other sapient creatures, preferring to mind the cycles of nature, the daily
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
damage is reduced to 0, the adept catches the missile if it’s small enough to hold in one hand and the adept has a hand free.Martial arts adepts are disciplined monks with extensive training in
the arms that make them look as though they were made of marble or granite
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Colorful dragon scales
3
Collage of playful Elemental or Fey creatures
4
Constellations on the palm of
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
creatures the colossus can see within 90 feet of it. Each target must make a DC 24 Dexterity saving throw, taking 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Flames of Akros
","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. On a failed save, a target also magically catches fire for 1 minute. At the end of each of its turns
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
. But during the next full moon, they transformed into the first werevultures: hideous, birdlike creatures who hungered for the flesh of the dead. In the years since, the curse has spread far and wide
, like vrocks. They follow travelers from high in the air, and when a pretty bauble catches their eye, they descend rapidly to slay the travelers and take their victims’ treasures.Change Shape. The
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
damage and catches fire. A target on fire takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage when it starts its turn, and remains on fire until it or
drastically, quadrupling in size (for example, a fire blazing in a 5-foot by 5-foot area expands to a 10-foot by 10-foot area). Pools or streams of lava or other molten material are also affected. Creatures
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
skin is often shades of blue or green, sometimes a blend of the two. If they have a human skin tone, there is a glistening texture that catches the light, like water droplets or nearly invisible fish
, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell doesn’t work on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
). Creatures. If the check result is 14 or higher, a character catches sight or warning of magically animated leather faces (from area M7, the leather works) lurking around the most shadowy corners of the
grounds. These unnatural creatures flutter away if any characters approach them, but they attack if pressed. Treat any group of leather faces as a swarm of bats, and see the leather works (area M7) for more information.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Barbed Devil (Hamatula) Creatures of unbridled greed and desire, barbed devils act as guards to the more powerful denizens of the Nine Hells and their vaults. Resembling a tall humanoid covered in
sharp barbs, spines, and hooks, a barbed devil has gleaming eyes that are ever watchful for objects and creatures it might claim for itself. These fiends welcome any chance to fight when victory
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Patterning on the arms that make them look as though they were made of marble or granite 2 Colorful dragon scales 3 Collage of playful Elemental or Fey creatures 4 Constellations on the palm of each hand
response to being hit by a ranged weapon attack, the adept deflects the missile. The damage it takes from the attack is reduced by 1d10 + 3. If the damage is reduced to 0, the adept catches the missile if it’s small enough to hold in one hand and the adept has a hand free.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Firegaunt A fire giant whose burning hatred prevents it from moving on to the afterlife rises as a firegaunt. Spawned from deep rancor, the firegaunt seeks out living creatures to destroy. Like a
) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. On a success or failure, that creature catches fire. Until the burning creature or another creature that can reach it takes an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
. On the world of Krynn, kender are a race of Humanoid creatures with pointed ears. They are similar to halflings on other worlds and about the same size. For more information about kender, see
promptly leave, or if Gazaia catches a character attempting to take the peylon fruit by stealth or force, she attacks the party viciously and fights until destroyed. Gazaia’s Secret. The deadbark dryad
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
fox patiently stalking a snowshoe hare (see appendix C for both creatures’ stat blocks). If the characters leave the animals alone, roll a d6 to determine what happens next. On an odd roll, the hare
escapes from the fox; on an even roll, the fox catches the hare and takes it back to its lair. Characters can interrupt the fox’s hunt and speak to either animal using magic or an ability that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
pair of vrock demons into the cavern from the northern passage. The demons swoop and buzz around, initially ignoring other creatures as both groups savagely assault each other. The demons’ arrival
catches all of the drow off guard. The drow rush to defend the outpost from a possible attack. The demons initially buzz past the hanging towers, leaving the walkways and caverns out of range of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Tarrasque The Shape of Calamity Habitat: Urban; Treasure: None Chris Rahn Among the most devastating creatures in existence, the tarrasque is an engine of catastrophe and a ruiner of nations. A
, its spiny carapace deflects harm and can reflect magical attacks. The tarrasque is a creature of tireless rage. It lashes out at any creature that catches its attention, thrashing with claws and its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
damage.
Flames of Akros (Recharge 6). Magical flames issue from the colossus toward up to three creatures the colossus can see within 90 feet of it. Each target must make a DC 24 Dexterity saving
throw, taking 36 (8d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. On a failed save, a target also magically catches fire for 1 minute. At the end of each of its turns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
can be extinguished by plugging the holes, each of which is 4 inches in diameter. Any creature that enters a fire or starts its turn there takes 10 (3d6) fire damage and catches fire; until someone
. Furniture is typically twice as high, long, and wide as its human-sized equivalent and roughly eight times the weight. Small and Medium creatures can scuttle under and clamber over giant-sized furniture
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
damage is a bad wound for the enemy, say: “You swing wildly, and the knight brings his shield up just a second too late. Your blade catches him along the jaw, drawing a deep gash. He recoils, bleeding
, Strengths, and Weaknesses Share information with the players about the characteristics of creatures they fight as those characteristics become apparent. For example, if a Wizard casts Fire Bolt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
from its mouth. The oil burns on the surface of the water for 1 minute. Creatures and objects that enter or start their turn in the burning oil take 18 (4d8) fire damage. I4. Icingdeath Captain’s
single spell or attack, it explodes in a 10-foot-radius sphere. Creatures in the area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 27 (6d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Celestial child of a god of storms who is trying to crash a private event. Empyreans are creatures of incredible power and overwhelming emotion. Should Kopoha’s dark mood grows much stronger, she might
interruption catches Kopoha off guard. She sizes up the characters and says, “I suppose you’re not completely unworthy of my time. Why do you approach Kopoha?” Her demeanor is challenging but not hostile. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
hags take perverse joy in corrupting mortals. Night hags were once creatures of the Feywild, but their foulness saw them exiled to Hades long ago, where they degenerated into fiends. The night hags have
also cures any disease. Crafting a heartstone takes 30 days.
Soul Bag. When an evil humanoid dies as a result of a night hag’s Nightmare Haunting, the hag catches the soul in this black sack made
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
for purposes of determining random encounters and whether or not the group becomes lost. Increase the pursuit level by 1 each time the party has a random encounter with one or more creatures, unless
(Ilvara, Asha, Jorlan, and Shoor) catches up and joins the encounter. Eluding Pursuit If the adventurers lower the pursuit level to 0, the drow lose the trail unless circumstances allow them to locate the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. The rider catches the falling creature on the rider’s dragonnel if the rider succeeds on a DC 12 Strength (Athletics) check. A falling creature that isn’t rescued takes 70 (20d6) bludgeoning damage
crashing it would destroy the city). The party shouldn’t dally within the citadel, but they don’t need to rush for the sake of bringing down the citadel quickly. The tunnel here is narrow, and only Medium or smaller creatures can enter. It leads to area S1 in “The Flying Citadel.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
burst into flames. The target must make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 70 (20d6) fire damage and catches fire. A target on fire takes 10 (3d6) fire damage when
material are also affected. Creatures caught in the area of an expanded fire are subject to the normal damage for entering or being in the fire. Creatures caught by a sudden flood of lava must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
seas and rivers claim. As a result, they might be found among sunken ruins and shipwrecks, sifting through the remains for whatever catches their eye. Living creatures aren’t exempt from this curiosity
live off the land, while others embody violent aspects of nature. In either case, nymphs generally avoid other sapient creatures, preferring to mind the cycles of nature, the daily interplay of wild
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
before it touches the ground, doing so with a successful DC 10 Dexterity check. Any creature that catches a seed before it touches the ground receives a gift, determined by rolling a d8 and consulting
weight in Prismeer. Fey creatures in the domain will not attack a Witchlight Monarch unless the monarch attacks them first. Moreover, Fey creatures in Prismeer treat a Witchlight Monarch with great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
spell on Gargenhale. Once a rope is tied around him, he can pull the characters behind him as he, with a flying speed of 60 feet, catches up to the Last Breath, which has a flying speed of 35 feet
. Like the vampirates on the forecastle, these creatures fight until destroyed. 5: Spelljamming Helm Rutledge Wynn, the vampirate mage, is here. If Rutledge is reduced to 20 hit points or fewer, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
blowing sand, dirt, ash, snow, or pollen until the end of your turn. While blinded in this way, your speed is halved. 6 A sudden drop catches you by surprise. Make a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw to
Baldur’s Gate or through the spiderweb-filled alleys of Menzoberranzan might inspire you to create your own table. Splitting Up Creatures being chased can split up into smaller groups. This tactic forces
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
. If the character tries to catch the wheel before it hits the deck, ask the player to make a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw. On a successful save, the character catches the wheel. On a failed save, the
wheel hits the deck with a loud thud that catches the attention of the zombies in area C4. A moment later, the thud is answered by a loud crash against the door to C4, which repeats every 10 to 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Lower Deck and Cargo Hold The cabins beneath the main deck are home to the druid Krell — and to the murderous creatures under his control. WEBS ABOARD SHIP
Except where otherwise noted, the lower
deck of the Emperor is filled with sheets of webbing. Areas filled with webbing are lightly obscured. Ranged attacks made against creatures in areas filled with webbing are made with disadvantage. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
attacks any creatures that enter the chamber. The golem fights to the death and pursues trespassers relentlessly, even chasing them out of the caverns. Treasure. The weapon stuck in the clay golem is a
ceiling rapidly drops, crushing anything in its path. Creatures in that area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 55 (10d10) bludgeoning damage and has the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
” the altar and immediately falls, shattering on the ceiling-turned-floor unless someone within reach catches it. Catching the falling flask requires a successful DC 10 Dexterity saving throw. If more
than one character succeeds on this save, the one who rolled highest is the one who catches it. If the flask shatters, its contents evaporate instantly. Only one such flask can be created, after which
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
it. Trigger. Anyone who steps on the canvas might fall into the pit. Effect. The triggering creature must make a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw. On a successful save, the creature catches itself on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
stone. Whenever a creature enters the area marked on the map, the trap magically triggers. That section of the ceiling rapidly drops, crushing anything in its path. Creatures in that area must make a DC
images of cave-dwelling creatures decorate the smooth stone walls.
The sounds of mining tools echo from the end of the tunnel, where hewn steps rise into the darkness.
Eight pechs (see appendix B
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
of the well. The will-o’-wisps are the spirits of creatures who owned the trinkets in life. If a character tries to take one or more of the trinkets, the will-o’-wisps turn visible, accuse the
hear rustling in the vegetation ahead of them. The sound foreshadows the arrival of six Humanoid creatures on stilts. The stilts allow these creatures to move more easily through the muck and to stay