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Returning 35 results for 'cunning weakened risk'.
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Storm King's Thunder
Cunning Action. On each of his turns, Narth can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit
ran off and never returned.
Ideal: “The bigger the risk, the greater the reward.”
Bond: “I adore my colleague Alaestra, and I’d like to do something to impress her.”
Flaw: “I’ll risk life and limb to become a legend.”
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, wall of forceSeekers of forgotten lore and lost relics, blue abishais are the most cunning and learned of their kind. Their research into occult subjects gleaned from tomes plundered from across the
;s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain destruction.Fire, Lightning, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures that can harm her.
Auril’s worshipers know better than to
incapable of showing mercy or compassion. Play her as a supremely cold and unfeeling entity.
Have Auril speak only when necessary. The less she talks, the less risk you have of unintentionally
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
using her magic.
Casting such great magic night after night while also granting spells to her devoted followers leaves Auril weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined
unfeeling entity.
Have Auril speak only when necessary. The less she talks, the less risk you have of unintentionally demystifying her in the eyes of your players. Let her actions, not her words
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
":"Desiccating Breath", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and 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 Strength deal half damage. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t weakened.
Spellcasting (Psionics
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
night while also granting spells to her devoted followers leaves Auril weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures
. The less she talks, the less risk you have of unintentionally demystifying her in the eyes of your players. Let her actions, not her words, define her.
Lesser gods in the D&D multiverse are
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
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 following spells, requiring no spell
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and 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 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
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and 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 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
create a deadly encounter. If the adventurers are weakened from earlier encounters, aim for a hard encounter instead. Don’t be reluctant to use forces that are likely to kill one or more characters
. The destruction of the heroes is the goal of this attack, and if the risk of death doesn’t feel real, the players won’t take the threat of the cult seriously. Second Attack Cult Forces Creature XP Value Dragonwing 450 Dragonsoul 1,800 Mezzoloth 1,800 Nycaloth 5,000 Adult black dragon 11,500
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
create a deadly encounter. If the adventurers are weakened from earlier encounters, aim for a hard encounter instead. Don’t be reluctant to use forces that are likely to kill one or more characters
. The destruction of the heroes is the goal of this attack, and if the risk of death doesn’t feel real, the players won’t take the threat of the cult seriously. Second Attack Cult Forces Creature XP Value Dragonwing 450 Dragonsoul 1,800 Mezzoloth 1,800 Nycaloth 5,000 Adult black dragon 11,500
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
that create a deadly encounter. If the adventurers are weakened from earlier encounters, aim for a hard encounter instead. Don’t be reluctant to use forces that are likely to kill one or more
characters. The destruction of the heroes is the goal of this attack, and if the risk of death doesn’t feel real, the players won’t take the threat of the cult seriously. Second Attack Cult Forces
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
that create a deadly encounter. If the adventurers are weakened from earlier encounters, aim for a hard encounter instead. Don’t be reluctant to use forces that are likely to kill one or more
characters. The destruction of the heroes is the goal of this attack, and if the risk of death doesn’t feel real, the players won’t take the threat of the cult seriously. Second Attack Cult Forces
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
(10d10) 99 (18d10) Nuisance damage rarely poses a risk of death to characters of the levels shown, but a severely weakened character might be laid low by this damage. Deadly damage poses a significant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
(10d10) 99 (18d10) Nuisance damage rarely poses a risk of death to characters of the levels shown, but a severely weakened character might be laid low by this damage. Deadly damage poses a significant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
to cause a setback rarely poses a risk of death to characters of the level shown, but a severely weakened character might be laid low by this damage. In contrast, dangerous damage values pose a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
to cause a setback rarely poses a risk of death to characters of the level shown, but a severely weakened character might be laid low by this damage. In contrast, dangerous damage values pose a
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the battlefield. The followers of all
area is at risk. If orcs come upon a target that is too large to assault directly, they will lurk along supply routes, taking out their frustration on caravans and travelers. Left unchecked, a tribe can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
war wagon laden with gold, gems, stout armor, and sharp weapons. Given the orcs’ propensity to rely on brute force rather than cunning, they can overcome only severely weakened dwarven strongholds
dwarves must be to blame, the dragon engages them in a wider conflict, and the dwarves respond in kind. Even if neither side destroys the other, both will be severely weakened, after which the rival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
war wagon laden with gold, gems, stout armor, and sharp weapons. Given the orcs’ propensity to rely on brute force rather than cunning, they can overcome only severely weakened dwarven strongholds
dwarves must be to blame, the dragon engages them in a wider conflict, and the dwarves respond in kind. Even if neither side destroys the other, both will be severely weakened, after which the rival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Mind Flayer Fanatics The three most ruthless, domineering, and cunning mind flayers in Illithinoch spent their early lives scheming against one another. A few decades ago, they each realized the
rituals with the weakened elder brain. The three mind flayers eventually heard a strange psychic call from a Far Realm godlet called Ilvaash, the Dissonant Psyche. Singing a siren song made up of profane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
merchants and shifters of her ward. She is a cunning diplomat and devoted to her constituents. 7 Bestan ir’Tonn (halfling) has represented Upper Tavick’s Landing for thirty years, and largely views his ward
(halfling) is the councilor for Lower Dura, but it’s common knowledge that her true allegiance is to her family and its criminal empire. The current ongoing conflict with Daask has weakened her family and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
merchants and shifters of her ward. She is a cunning diplomat and devoted to her constituents. 7 Bestan ir’Tonn (halfling) has represented Upper Tavick’s Landing for thirty years, and largely views his ward
(halfling) is the councilor for Lower Dura, but it’s common knowledge that her true allegiance is to her family and its criminal empire. The current ongoing conflict with Daask has weakened her family and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
committed to primal justice. The excessive pride of gods and mortals threatens a world already weakened by Xenagos’s gambit, and Klothys chooses champions who can restore and restabilize Theros—even if doing
in different ways. Champions of Klothys are at risk of misinterpreting their god’s intentions to serve their own purposes or selfishly demanding a greater destiny than what they are due. This behavior
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Mind Flayer Fanatics The three most ruthless, domineering, and cunning mind flayers in Illithinoch spent their early lives scheming against one another. A few decades ago, they each realized the
rituals with the weakened elder brain. The three mind flayers eventually heard a strange psychic call from a Far Realm godlet called Ilvaash, the Dissonant Psyche. Singing a siren song made up of profane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
committed to primal justice. The excessive pride of gods and mortals threatens a world already weakened by Xenagos’s gambit, and Klothys chooses champions who can restore and restabilize Theros—even if doing
in different ways. Champions of Klothys are at risk of misinterpreting their god’s intentions to serve their own purposes or selfishly demanding a greater destiny than what they are due. This behavior
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
weakened state. If Jorlan is alive when the demons attack, he might use the distraction to free the prisoners (as described in “Jorlan’s Gambit”). Any character who asks Jorlan about the demons gets a stern reply: “The demons are not my doing. Fight them at your own risk.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
weakened state. If Jorlan is alive when the demons attack, he might use the distraction to free the prisoners (as described in “Jorlan’s Gambit”). Any character who asks Jorlan about the demons gets a stern reply: “The demons are not my doing. Fight them at your own risk.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
because they want to emulate him. Phenax’s Favor Phenax expects his champions to be cunning and self-sufficient, much as he was when he escaped the Underworld. He has great respect for a sound plan
he hadn’t.
Devotion to Phenax Following Phenax means devoting yourself to a life of trickery and guile. To a champion of Phenax, a life without risk is no life at all. Some rules are meant to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
geared toward characters who rely on cunning, skills, and versatility, but any character’s story can benefit from the ideas presented here. When using this table to help shape your character’s story, you
unfortunate events! Key You’ve had an unexpected crisis. Did you solve it quickly, or did you hesitate and risk doom? Knight An ally who is a member of a helpful organization passes you information or exerts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
because they want to emulate him. Phenax’s Favor Phenax expects his champions to be cunning and self-sufficient, much as he was when he escaped the Underworld. He has great respect for a sound plan
he hadn’t.
Devotion to Phenax Following Phenax means devoting yourself to a life of trickery and guile. To a champion of Phenax, a life without risk is no life at all. Some rules are meant to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
geared toward characters who rely on cunning, skills, and versatility, but any character’s story can benefit from the ideas presented here. When using this table to help shape your character’s story, you
unfortunate events! Key You’ve had an unexpected crisis. Did you solve it quickly, or did you hesitate and risk doom? Knight An ally who is a member of a helpful organization passes you information or exerts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
1 I have made subtle insults into an art form. 2 I always act unpleasant so others never learn of my secret affections. 3 I enjoy wagers as parts of my bargains, which increase the risk and the
, or bend the truth a little to suit my needs. 5 I am greatly weakened on the nights of the full moon. 6 I can’t resist a clever riddle.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
travel in disguise, invisibly, or by magical means. For many years, Szass Tam’s grip on absolute power in Thay has been weakened by internal strife. Mortal Red Wizards have risen against their undead
alone, but two or three Red Wizards might join forces for an important assignment. In a public area where their appearance could put them at risk, Red Wizards favor deep hoods and scarves to hide their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
travel in disguise, invisibly, or by magical means. Severin For many years, Szass Tam’s grip on absolute power in Thay has been weakened by internal strife. Mortal Red Wizards have risen against their
work alone, but two or three Red Wizards might join forces for an important assignment. In a public area where their appearance could put them at risk, Red Wizards favor deep hoods and scarves to hide