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Meld into Stone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

by nonmagical senses. While merged with the stone, you can’t see what occurs outside it, and any Wisdom (Perception) checks you make to hear sounds outside it are made with Disadvantage. You remain

first entered and have the Prone condition. MARTIN MOTTET The daring Wizard Melf takes aim at a rampaging troll with Melf’s Acid Arrow

Pirate Captain

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

Pirate Captain Pirate captains spend their lives at sea, earning and keeping command through blood and daring. A captain’s impressive sword work and biting words inspire both confidence and fear in a

Athletics +5, Intimidation +4 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages any one language (usually Common) Challenge 2 (450 XP) Flourish. The captain adds its Charisma modifier to the damage roll for its

Karrnathi Undead Soldier

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

Emerald Claw. The Odakyr Rites. The nation of Karrnath has a proud martial heritage, and its soldiers are unmatched in discipline. But in the early years of the Last War, Karrnath was crippled by famine and

as cannon fodder. Over decades, a high priest named Malevanor worked with the necromancers of the Blood of Vol to develop the Odakyr Rites, which grant Karrnathi undead the ability to make tactical

Priest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

might work openly under a tyrant, or they might be the leaders of religious sects hidden in the shadows of good society, overseeing depraved rites. A priest typically has one or more acolytes to help

10 (+0) CON 12 (+1) INT 13 (+1) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 13 (+1) Skills Medicine +7, Persuasion +3, Religion +5 Senses passive Perception 13 Languages any two

Master Thief

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Master Thief Master thieves are known for perpetrating daring heists. They tend to develop a romanticized reputation. A master thief might “retire” from hands-on work to run a thieves’ guild

Acrobatics +7, Athletics +3, Perception +3, Sleight of Hand +7, Stealth +7 Senses passive Perception 13 Languages any one language (usually Common) plus thieves’ cant Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency

Kraul Death Priest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Kraul Death Priest The death priests occupy the highest roles in kraul society. They lead the buzzing chants of the kraul rites. Their inscrutable clicks and buzzing can summon crippling necromantic

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages Common, Kraul Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Feed on Death. When a creature within 30 feet of the kraul drops to 0 hit points, the kraul or another

Yuan-ti Abomination

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

intended it. They mastermind elaborate schemes and perform dark rites in the hope of one day ruling the world. Yuan-ti Abomination Large monstrosity (shapechanger, yuan-ti), neutral evil Armor Class 15

Perception +5, Stealth +6 Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15 Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic Challenge 7 (2,900 XP

Half-Dragon

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

Half-Dragon Warrior Created by Dragons Habitat: Any; Treasure: Armaments Mathias Kollros Born through magical rites involving the essences of dragons, half-dragons serve their creators and their own

Save Int 10 +0 +0 Wis 15 +2 +5 Cha 14 +2 +2 Skills Athletics +7, Perception +5, Stealth +5 Resistances Damage type chosen for the Draconic Origin trait below Senses

Mummy

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

Mummy Common mummies are the remains of priests, nobles, or champions of faith that underwent magical burial rites. Some are preserved through processes using linen wrappings or clay, but others are

; Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 11 Languages Common plus two other languages CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2) Actions Multiattack. The mummy

Lizardfolk Shaman

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Lizardfolk Shaman Lizardfolk shamans lead their tribes, overseeing rites and ceremonies performed to honor Semuanya, the lizardfolk god. Lizardfolk Shaman Medium humanoid (lizardfolk), neutral

) Skills Perception +4, Stealth +4, Survival +6 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages Draconic Challenge 2 (450 XP) Hold Breath. The lizardfolk can hold its breath for 15 minutes. Spellcasting

Lizardfolk Shaman

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Lizardfolk Shaman Lizardfolk Leaders. Lizardfolk respect and fear magic with a religious awe. Lizardfolk shamans lead their tribes, overseeing rites and ceremonies performed to honor Semuanya. From

10 (+0) WIS 15 (+2) CHA 8 (−1) Skills Perception +4, Stealth +4, Survival +6 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages Draconic Challenge 2 (450 XP) Hold Breath. The

Shadow Mastiffs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

devoted to deities of gloom and night, such as that of Shar in the Forgotten Realms, perform unholy rites to summon shadow mastiffs to work as temple sentinels and bodyguards. Shadow Mastiff Medium

) CHA 5 (−3) Skills Perception +5, Stealth +6 Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks while in dim light or darkness Senses darkvision 60 ft

Shadow Mastiff

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

replaced. When a shadow mastiff pack is hungry and senses prey nearby, the alpha lets loose a howl that strikes fear into the hearts of nearby beasts and humanoids. Its howl is also a signal to the rest of

tolerate bright light, but they shun sunlight. Summoned for Service. Some faiths devoted to deities of gloom and night, such as Shar in the Forgotten Realms, perform unholy rites to summon shadow mastiffs

Nafik

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

retinue. When Amun Sa died, Nafik and a cadre of priests locked themselves in Amun Sa’s tomb according to tradition. There, they performed holy rites and accepted food and offerings from the outside. As

, poison Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages Common Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3

Spectator

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

Spectator Magic-Bound Beholder-Kin Habitat: Underdark; Treasure: Any Jesper Ejsing Invoking mysterious rites involving four beholder eyestalks, a spellcaster can mold aberrant dreams into a beholder

Perception +6 Immunities Exhaustion, Prone Senses Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 16 Languages Deep Speech, Undercommon; telepathy 120 ft. CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2) Actions Multiattack. The

Minotaur

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Minotaur A minotaur’s roar is a savage battle cry that most civilized creatures fear. Born into the mortal realm by demonic rites, minotaurs are savage conquerors and carnivores that live for the

(+3) INT 6 (−2) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 9 (−1) Skills Perception +7 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17 Languages Abyssal Challenge 3 (700 XP) Charge. If the

Spawn of Kyuss

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

disciples continue performing the horrific rites he perfected. From a distance or in poor light, a spawn of Kyuss looks like an ordinary zombie. As it comes into clearer view, however, the scores of little

Immunities exhaustion, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8 Languages understands the languages it knew in life but can’t speak Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3

Jiangshi

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

, sowing terror and taking retribution for the slights or neglected burial rites that led to their cursed resurrections. Rigor mortis notoriously afflicts the limbs of jiangshi, causing them to hold

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages any languages it knew in life Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Jiangshi

Star Spawn Seer

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

expands to assault other creatures. The seer’s goal is to tap the energy sources and master the rites that will enable it to extend a bridge between the vulnerable sanity of the Material Plane and the

, frightened Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 19 Languages Common, Deep Speech, Undercommon Challenge 13 (10,000 XP) Out-of-Phase Movement. The seer can move through other creatures and

Lizardfolk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

, Stealth +4, Survival +5 Senses passive Perception 13 Languages Draconic Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Hold Breath. The lizardfolk can hold its breath for 15 minutes. Actions Multiattack. The

taste for humanoid flesh. Prisoners are often taken back to their camps to become the centerpieces of great feasts and rites involving dancing, storytelling, and ritual combat. Victims are either

Jiangshi

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

dead stalk their descendants, sowing terror and taking retribution for the slights or neglected burial rites that led to their cursed resurrections. Rigor mortis notoriously afflicts the limbs of

, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned Senses Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 16 Languages Common plus three other languages CR 9 (XP 5,000; PB +4) Traits Jiangshi Weaknesses. The

Types of Cultists

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

Score Mod Save Int 16 +3 +6 Wis 18 +4 +7 Cha 15 +2 +2 Skills Arcana +6, Perception +7, Religion +6 Senses Darkvision 90 ft.; Passive Perception 17 Languages Common

+3 +6 Cha 14 +2 +2 Skills Insight +6, Perception +6, Religion +4 Gear Splint Armor Senses Passive Perception 16 Languages Common CR 8 (XP 3,900; PB +3) Actions Multiattack

Spawn of Kyuss

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

the horrific rites he perfected. Kyuss has a lot to answer for. Sometimes you eat the worm — and sometimes the worm eats you. — Volo Plague of Worms. From a distance or in poor light, a spawn of

Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8 Languages understands the languages it knew in life but can’t speak Challenge 5

Bard Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

scholarly tomes, mystical rites, and peasant tales. The college’s members gather in libraries and universities to share their lore with one another. They also meet at festivals or affairs of state, where

success. On a failure, the Bardic Inspiration isn’t expended. College of Valor Sing the Deeds of Ancient Heroes IGNATIUS BUDI College of Valor Subclass Bards of the College of Valor are daring

Eternal Flame Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Common Challenge 2 (450 XP) Flaming Weapon (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action, the guard can wreath one melee weapon it is wielding in

Damage Resistances fire Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Common, Ignan Challenge 3 (700 XP) Spellcasting. The priest is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma

Little Oak

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

(–2) Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages — Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Displacement. The displacer beast projects a magical illusion that makes it appear

) WIS 8 (–1) CHA 15 (+2) Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities exhaustion, paralyzed, poisoned, unconscious Senses passive Perception 9 Languages Common, Dwarvish

Crushing Wave Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

perform rites designed to sink ships, cause terrible floods, or summon destructive rainstorms, seeking to make all who live nearby bow to the power of elemental water. Cult lairs usually feature great pools

) CHA 16 (+3) Skills Deception +5, Religion +2, Stealth +2 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Aquan, Common Challenge 2 (450 XP) Spellcasting. The priest is a 5th-level

Howling Hatred Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

their worldly goods to the cult’s coffers and the hardiness of their bodies to the cult’s emaciating rites. Cultists that survive their initiation usually gain all the things the cult promised — at the

. STR 14 (+2) DEX 14 (+2) CON 12 (+1) INT 11 (+0) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 14 (+2) Skills Animal Handling +2, History +2 Senses passive Perception 10

Lady Illmarrow

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

rites with a clan of dragons. The discovery of this pact triggered an unprecedented alliance between the Sibling Kings of Aerenal and the dragons of Argonnessen. The Sibling Kings proclaimed that House

, and slashing from nonmagical attacks Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, stunned Senses truesight 120 ft., passive perception

Star Spawn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

psychic Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages Deep Speech Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Aura of Shrieks. Creatures within 20 feet of the grue that aren’t Aberrations

, frightened Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15 Languages Deep Speech Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Psychic Mirror. If the hulk takes psychic damage, each creature

Secret Basement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

as well. He later brought these two prisoners to his lab and has been performing magical rites on them, draining their vitality and will to keep them in a state between life and death. Map 3.2 shows

creature touching the panel is teleported through the lens to the lantern room. Developments. If Wizzy is knocked unconscious instead of being killed, the gnome mage regains his senses when he

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

daring adventure undertaken on her behalf. In truth, Danthelon’s “dancing axe” is actually a tame stirge wrapped in the illusion of a double-bladed axe, which Danthelon sets loose each night. The

Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Common, thieves’ cant Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Focus. If Rilsa damages a creature with a weapon attack, she gains advantage on attack

Outer City Gazetteer

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

shop at night. Customers are inevitably treated to the story of the grateful elven princess who enchanted the axe for him as a reward for a daring adventure undertaken on her behalf. In truth

city has visited the famous Oasis Theater, home of the city’s most daring — and sometimes dangerous — productions. Oasis Theater Baldur’s Gate plays home to a variety of small theaters and cabarets, but

Metallic Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

(+2) CHA 19 (+4) Saving Throws Dex +6, Con +13, Wis +8, Cha +10 Skills History +9, Perception +14, Persuasion +10, Stealth +6 Damage Immunities fire Senses blindsight 60 ft

Damage Immunities fire Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 21 Languages Common, Draconic Challenge 13 (10,000 XP) Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a

Tier 1 Locations

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

from it in every direction. Constant chaotic motion and noise assail your senses. The githyanki exiles used this simulation to practice the combat skills needed to battle githzerai on the Plane of

gardens for resources the merchant might exploit. But the naga in area G6 captured them and transformed them into their current forms through sinister rites and excruciating torture. The yuan-ti have no

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