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Oren Yogilvy

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

carries four daggers. Roleplaying Information Oren came to Northfurrow’s End looking for easy work and found it. He sings for his supper, drinks like a fish, and wanders the fields at night

dreaming up new lyrics to entertain the inn’s other guests. Oren likes to stir up trouble from time to time, but he doesn’t have a mean bone in his body. Ideal: “Music is food for the

Diderius

Monsters Tyranny of Dragons

Magic Resistance. Diderius has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Rejuvenation. Diderius gains a new body in 24 hours if his heart is intact, regaining all his hit

points and becoming active again. The new body appears within 5 feet of Diderius’s heart. Spellcasting. Diderius is a 10th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell

Sibriex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

6 levels of exhaustion, it dies and instantly transforms into a living manes (see the Monster Manual) under the sibriex’s control. The transformation of the body can be undone only by a wish

bile cascade from a sibriex’s body, polluting the surrounding landscape. Sibriexes have spent eons amassing knowledge from across the planes, hoarding it for when it might be useful. Such are

Nass Lantomir's Ghost

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

saving throw or be possessed by the ghost; the ghost then disappears, and the target is incapacitated and loses control of its body. The ghost now controls the body but doesn’t deprive the target

until the body drops to 0 hit points, the ghost ends it as a bonus action, or the ghost is turned or forced out by an effect like the dispel evil and good spell. When the possession ends, the ghost

Halaster Blackcloak

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

/Day). If Halaster fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Rejuvenation. If Halaster dies in Undermountain, he revives after 1d10 days, with all his hit points and any missing body

parts restored. His new body appears in a random safe location in Undermountain. Spellcasting. Halaster is a 20th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 22, +14 to hit

Snapping Turtle Bay

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

caves overlooking the bay. These simple creatures aren’t inherently hostile, but they are suspicious and wary around newcomers. Any show of malicious intent on the part of strangers is enough to shift

always need metal tools (shortswords make dandy daggers), and they’re delighted by whimsical magical trinkets. For generous inducements, cyclopes could even be hired to serve as bearers, guards, or guides

Crawling Claws

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

specific victims. In rare cases, a crawling claw wreaks mayhem while the rest of its body still lives, with the original creature potentially unaware of its severed hand’s crimes. Brian Valenzuela

possible for any creature, any living being, to be inherently evil? Such an assertion may itself facilitate the committing of evil acts. By defining a person as evil, we give them free rein to behave as

Classes Summary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

lightning — and adopting animal forms d8 Wisdom Intelligence & Wisdom Light and medium armor (nonmetal), shields (nonmetal), clubs, daggers, darts, javelins, maces, quarterstaffs, scimitars

weapons Monk A master of martial arts, harnessing the power of the body in pursuit of physical and spiritual perfection d8 Dexterity & Wisdom Strength & Dexterity Simple weapons

Nightmare Logic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, and the nature of domains and Darklords all claim part of the answer, but ultimately they reflect aspects of the same cause: nightmare logic. Ravenloft is inherently a vast nightmare. Most of those

genre in all its myriad forms is explored—from moody gothic horror and ghost stories to visceral body horror and mind-bending cosmic horror. Chapter 2 explores how to choose the horror themes that are right for your game, but read on at your discretion.

7. Halls of Worship

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Delvingstone is using the swarm of rats to test the cult fanatic, whose name is Jian. To pass the test, Jian must allow the rats to crawl over his body without fear or protest, or else they will devour

the shadow dragon’s memories to specific areas of Vanrakdoom. Treasure. The items on the table include three silver bowls (25 gp each), two ceremonial daggers with wavy obsidian blades (75 gp each), a

Circle of Spores

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

life shift into a new form. Druids of this circle have a complex relationship with the undead. They see nothing inherently wrong with undeath, which they consider to be a companion to life and death

Spores reaction. Fungal Body 14th-level Circle of Spores feature The fungal spores in your body alter you: you can’t be blinded, deafened, frightened, or poisoned, and any critical hit against you counts as a normal hit instead, unless you’re incapacitated.

19. Gravity Ring

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

parallel reality. Characters who walk the length of the circular corridor notice that Devlin’s body is no longer present — nor are any companions who waited behind for them. If they step back through the

dwarf cleric of Moradin), Seward (a Chondathan human ranger), and Sephirius (a dragonborn paladin often referred to as “Seph”). Treasure A search of Devlin’s body also turns up an ink pot that never

Sibriex

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

and bile cascade from a sibriex’s body, polluting the surrounding landscape. Sibriexes have spent eons amassing knowledge from across the planes, hoarding it for when it might be useful. Such are their

sibriexes can graft on new body parts to give the demons greater strength, vision, or stamina. Sibriexes never give aid freely, though; they demand a service or a treasure in return for the flesh

The Bedine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

daggers and scimitars as weapons, and some use eagles and falcons to catch prey such as small antelope and hares. The Bedine speak Common. Pesh 16-year-old human nomad Pesh has the naive charm of a young

once lush and verdant land. Shamir is cautious and superstitious, but he’s also intelligent and curious. The blue circle painted on the golem’s chest and the symbols on its body make him think it’s the

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

following: The sepulcher walls hum with arcane power. On stone shelves are leather cases, amulets, daggers, scroll tubes, unholy symbols, and other ornate objects. These are the phylacteries of Szass

released. The soul departs for the afterlife unless its body is intact and within 10 feet of the crushed gem.

Demon Ichor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

head on the end of stalks. 11–15 The target’s hands grow claws, which can be used as daggers. 16–20 One of the target’s legs grows longer than the other, reducing its walking speed by 10

become wings, giving it a flying speed of 5 feet. 91–95 The target’s body becomes unusually brittle, causing the target to gain vulnerability to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage. 96

Sibriex

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

and bile cascade from a sibriex’s body. Where these noxious fluids hit the ground, the landscape becomes polluted. Keepers of Forbidden Lore. Sibriexes have spent eons amassing information from across

. Some demons petition sibriexes for physical gifts, and if they are moved to do so, sibriexes can graft on new body parts to give the demons greater strength, vision, or stamina. Sibriexes never give

Halaster Blackcloak

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

succeed instead. Rejuvenation. If Halaster dies in Undermountain, he revives after 1d10 days, with all his hit points and any missing body parts restored. His new body appears in a random safe location

, cloud of daggers, darkvision, knock 3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, dispel magic, fireball 4th level (3 slots): confusion, hallucinatory terrain, polymorph 5th level (3 slots): Bigby’s hand, geas

The Walking Statues

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

body has been hollowed out and turned into a tower shared by several wealthy tenants, which is officially known as Sparaunt Tower after its owner. The statue’s left hand extends over a courtyard to

another in whispered tones about events in the city. If they are interrupted, their reaction reportedly varies from being helpful to engaging in murderous spell-slinging. Three Daggers Alley. This

Finding Torg's

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

complexion, dark hair pulled back in a ponytail, and no facial or body hair. He is dressed in a stylish vest with matching pants and boots, similar in style to those worn by mariners of the southern Sword

. The spirit can’t leave Sephek’s body; if Sephek dies, the winter spirit is destroyed along with him. Auril inspired Sephek to travel to Ten-Towns and offer his services to Torrga Icevein. As Hlin

Vampires

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Necrotic Immunities Charmed (except from its vampire master) Gear Daggers (10) Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 14 Languages Common plus one other language CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2

body dissolves into ichor, and it gains a new body instantly, reviving with all its Hit Points somewhere in the Abyss. Magic Resistance. The vrock has Advantage on saving throws against spells and

Merchant Princes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

, but most of her inventory consists of flint daggers, yklwas with wooden shafts and obsidian tips (see “Buying a Special Item”), and shields made of wooden frames with layers of reptile hide stretched

. Most of her body is hidden under billowy robes and tightly wrapped black bandages. Jessamine trades in plants, herbs, poison, and sanctioned assassination. Murder is illegal in Port Nyanzaru, as it is

Climbing Kelvin's Cairn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

leaps to land on one side of the chasm or the other (its choice) and doesn’t fall. F2. Trophies. The floor of this 10-foot-high tunnel is strewn with the bones of Mokingo Growling Bear, whose dead body

, only to be killed and decapitated by a yeti. The half-buried tent is his. Characters who tug on his blue leather boots can pull Barthoom’s headless body from the snowbank. Characters who search the

Pirates

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Ability Score Mod Save Int 8 −1 −1 Wis 12 +1 +1 Cha 14 +2 +4 Gear Daggers (6), Leather Armor Senses Passive Perception 11 Languages Common plus one other

Perception 20 Languages Infernal; telepathy 120 ft. CR 20 (XP 25,000; PB +6) Traits Diabolical Restoration. If the pit fiend dies outside the Nine Hells, its body disappears in sulfurous smoke, and

Chitines

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Walker. The chitine ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing. Actions Multiattack. The chitine makes three attacks with its daggers. Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit

the dark elves came to realize their mistake — choldriths belonged to Lolth, body and soul. They whispered to the chitines of their adoration of the Spider Queen and their enmity of the drow, and the

Monsters B - E

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

daggers. Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage. Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one

Medium creature, moves independently on the construct’s turn, and has a flying speed of 40 feet. The clockwork kraken’s senses operate through its tentacles as well as its main body. Each tentacle can

Arcane Brotherhood

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Lantomir’s Traveling Libram. The tome contains the following spells: clairvoyance, cloud of daggers, counterspell, detect magic, detect thoughts, find familiar, Melf’s acid arrow, Tenser’s floating

DC 14 Charisma saving throw or be possessed by the ghost; the ghost then disappears, and the target is incapacitated and loses control of its body. The ghost now controls the body but doesn’t deprive

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

from snowdrifts outside the cavern entrance. The bones are from recently killed animals and human travelers. The bones show gouge marks from teeth the size of daggers. As a Search action, a

, Heldalf proves chatty. He shares the following information in conversation: Giants’ Arrival. A group of frost giants followed their leader, Ralvald, to the dragon’s lair to recover the body of

NPCs

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

. Goldenfields is his home, its people his friends. Children like to carve their names and initials into his body and hang from his boughs, and he’s happy with that. Ideal: “I exist to protect the people and

carries ten crossbow bolts. Roleplaying Information Innkeeper Miros is a retired carnival attraction, dubbed “the Yeti” because of his barrel-shaped body and the thick, white hair covering his

Specific Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

Specific Spells Can I cast animate dead on the humanoid-shaped corpse of an undead creature such as a zombie or a ghast? When animate dead targets a corpse, the body must have belonged to a creature

the necrotic damage, whether because of immunity or some other reason. Using 5-foot squares, does cloud of daggers affect a single square? Cloud of daggers (5 ft. cube) can affect more than one square

The Streets of Sharn

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

–38 A human woman and a warforged with a silvered body are walking down the street together. They're too well dressed for this district, and are looking around as if lost. 39–42 A Khoravar half-elf in

–92 Two humans run into an alley, drawing daggers as they go. 93–94 Two drunken humans exit a tavern singing a Karrnathi battle hymn. Another human shouts at them to "shut up or get shut up." The

Ziggurat Locations, Tier 4

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

the coffin lies the astrologer’s body. Treasure. A bronze tube in one of the brass jars contains a crudely drawn map of this tier of the ziggurat. Two stars on the map denote the locations of the

is a gold-plated set of thieves’ tools worth 10 gp and two silvered daggers. B35: Chamberlain’s Burial Room The door to this room is boarded up with dusty planks. When the characters enter, read: This

Ziggurat Locations, Tiers 1–3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

stands open, its stone slab held ajar by the decaying body of a hobgoblin. A crossbow bolt protrudes from the corpse’s chest. The corpse is that of an explorer who reached the ziggurat several weeks ago

the body and succeeds on a DC 13 Wisdom (Medicine) check learns the corpse is fresh but bereft of blood. Sleeping Stirges. Four stirges, their bellies engorged with the corpse’s blood, hang asleep

Fortress Level 3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

floor. The characters experience some difficulty in opening this door, even with the bar removed. This is because the giant eel (Borgas’s companion) died in the confined space, and its body partially

wall has two rows of racks, one above the other, on which hang a number of warhammers and daggers. Below, on the floor, are three open coffers. The east wall is also racked, with many spears hanging

Ziggurat Locations, Tier 5

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

. Spiritual Inhabitation. A character who touches the robe must make a DC 16 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save, Demetrius’s spirit inhabits the character’s body, and the robe stops glowing. On a

, tentacled mask lounges in this decadent office, counting treasure piled atop an aged desk. Two more cultists in simpler robes and identical masks stand behind him, daggers drawn. Darius (chaotic evil

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