dark instincts are birds

Gray Render

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

ground 8 Attacks carts and wagons as if they were terrible monsters 9 Howls when it rains 10 Whines piteously in the dark 11 Buries treasure it finds 12 Chases birds, leaping into the air to catch them, heedless of the destruction it causes

Claugiyliamatar (possessed)

Monsters Divine Contention

exhales dark energy in a 90--foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Constitution saving throw, taking 77 (22d6);{"diceNotation":"22d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Necrotic

plants in this area that are neither magical nor creatures, including the thickets described above. The plants remove themselves from the dragon’s path. Rodents and birds within 1 mile of the

Kalashtar

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

for any noble cause. 10 You are obsessed with Dreaming Dark conspiracies. Hunted by Nightmares The virtuous spirits tied to the kalashtar fled from the dream-realm of Dal Quor to escape

kalashtar communities focus on acts of devotion known as the Path of Light. But the dark powers of Dal Quor have their own plans for Eberron. Through the force known as the Dreaming Dark, these monsters

Hunted by Nightmares

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

dark powers of Dal Quor have their own plans on Eberron. Through the force known as the Dreaming Dark, these monsters manipulate the folk of Khorvaire to eliminate kalashtar whenever possible. Many

kalashtar defend themselves from the Dreaming Dark by focusing on devotion to the Path of Light but some among the kalashtar seek out the agents of the Dreaming Dark and oppose their plans, or protect

Hunted by Nightmares

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

they can. Still other kalashtar grow up isolated, knowing nothing about Dal Quor or the Dreaming Dark. Such orphans might use their abilities for personal gain or otherwise act against the virtuous instincts of their quori spirits; this can cause internal conflicts and violent mood swings.

devotion, they can change the fundamental nature of Dal Quor, shifting the balance from darkness to light. Most kalashtar communities focus on acts of devotion known as the Path of Light. But the dark

Magic of Wyllowwood

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

Magic of Wyllowwood In addition to dark caverns, this level contains forests of trees like those that grow on the surface. These temperate forests were magically created by Halaster, and the sky high

above can fool adventurers into thinking they have escaped Undermountain and found their way back to the surface. Birds, insects, and tree-dwelling mammals live here alongside Wyllowwood’s fiercer

Amphail

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

hills in spirit form, frightening away monsters. Horses are bred and trained here, rich Waterdhavians maintain secluded estates in the hills, and farmland is plentiful. Stands of dark duskwood and spruce

often painted bright colors by high-spirited locals. Children are allowed to hurl stones at birds perched on the statue, to keep it free of droppings. The children often climb it themselves and cling

Welcome to Ravenloft

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

Welcome to Ravenloft A scream shatters the still gloom. Inhuman shapes slip between crumbling tombs. The shadows reach forth. Do instincts and imagination conspire against you? Or have otherworldly

eternal torment as victims of malign forces known as the Dark Powers. Ravenloft is a fundamentally magical realm, one that takes its name from its most infamous haunted location, the dreaded Castle

A Wide Range of Talents

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

their work in the Underdark, but shadows are shadows wherever they occur. As a Gloom Stalker ranger, you find solace and refuge in dark alleys, dimly lit back rooms, and the shadowy corners of any

encounter, you stand at the back of the room and look dangerous. Just focus on a bit of sensitivity training to counter your predator’s instincts and you can be the definitive Acquisitions Incorporated

Shallow Graves

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

make out the tiny outline of Red Larch, and the thin dark line marking the Long Road. Several miles to the north, you see a slender old tower circled by large birds. Nothing else is around here. If

Gray Render

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

Howls when it rains 10 Whines piteously in the dark 11 Buries treasure it finds 12 Chases birds, leaping into the air to catch them, heedless of the destruction it causes I suspect gray renders owe

Gray Render

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

offerings of meat to its bonded creature 7 Compulsively digs up the ground 8 Attacks carts and wagons as if they were terrible monsters 9 Howls when it rains 10 Whines piteously in the dark 11 Buries treasure

it finds 12 Chases birds, leaping into the air to catch them, heedless of the destruction it causes Gray Render Large Monstrosity, Typically Chaotic Neutral Armor Class 19 (natural armor) Hit

Sylvira Savikas

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

Resolute, which binds them to defend the nation of Elturgard. I met him years ago, and my instincts told me he was a charlatan. Afterward, I grew to suspect that he had cut a deal with one or more powerful

devils, using the Creed Resolute to bind all Elturel to his dark deal. “I wish to prove my theory, and I believe the evidence is locked inside the puzzle box.” Sylvira is an expert on magic puzzle

10. Arcane Display

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

additional weight before falling. Casting dispel magic on a chandelier causes it to go dark and fall to the floor with a loud crash. The paintings are stuck to the walls with sovereign glue and

beasts (badgers, mice, rabbits, birds, fish, and so forth). The paintings’ eyes (including the eyes on Halaster’s robes) seem to follow visitors as they move through the hall — a minor magical illusion

Feywild Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

might wither the grass under their feet or cause underground insects and worms to burrow to the surface. Birds chirp merrily in the presence of those who are joyous and squawk angrily at those who are

themselves at odds. Seelie Fey cling to the trappings of civilization, value protocol, and uphold traditions. Unseelie Fey indulge their primal instincts, abhor adherence to protocol, and shun

The Three Packs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

Faunel where sapient animals overcome their instincts and live communally. If the characters converse with her, she shares the following information: She’s saddened to hear about Oka’s death but

: Straight, high-branched trees create a lofty canopy. Broad nests and tree houses hide among the branches. Below, small forest creatures scamper across shadowed trails. Any of the sapient birds who make

(Mis)Fortune

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

— and that it is completely destroyed. Most of its buildings are empty shells and piles of wreckage. Looming beyond the town is a large, dark cavern. A narrow river winds down from the mountain and

which is written: “There’s a Fortune to Be Made in Fortune!”, “Choose Fortune and Win!”, and “Tokens! Lowest Prices!” The grass, trees, and other plants in the area appear normal. Birds and rodents can

Sites and Ruins

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

seasoned bands of treasure hunters are loath to enter the Field of Ruins. Eston House Cannith was born in Eston, and the house’s labors transformed the city into a place of wonders. Clockwork birds

light can sometimes be seen in its dark depths. Toward the edges of the plateau, the glass becomes lighter in color and more transparent, appearing almost pale white along the jagged cliffs at the edge

Solitary but Social

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

her sisters are kindred souls, like the members of a dark sorority or sisterhood. Even though hags don’t like each other, they share knowledge and trade secrets, helping them to keep abreast of worldly

mundane messengers such as birds. In most cases, these relationships with her sisters, though devoid of emotion, are the closest a hag comes to having friends. When a hag is attacked or killed, other hags

Danger in the Hills

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

Rattle: The journey from Promise leads north through the Ribbon, where farmhouses dot the dark-red ground between stands of trees. Eventually, the road dwindles to a track. The farms grow fewer and farther

natural beauty of their surroundings. They sit in a rough circle, belching and laughing loudly. Two equally enormous flightless birds with axe-like beaks shift restlessly nearby. Several of the

A Race Divided

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

flame, or a crackling bolt of lightning. On nothing more than a whim, Corellon’s body could become a school of fish, a swarm of bees, or a flock of birds. When consorting with other gods, Corellon often

longer be trusted. The elf gods who sided with Corellon became the Seldarine, and those who fled along with Lolth became the Seldarine’s dark reflection. Save for those who had been named gods, Corellon

Communication

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

look for signs in the stars, in the patterns of flocks of birds in flight, in the shapes of clouds, in the organs of sacrificed animals, in the sounds of thunder, in the designs left by waves on sand

identity of a villain. Nylea might cause a flock of birds to suddenly rush eastward, inviting her champion to follow in that direction, or an animal might snarl whenever the villain’s name is spoken

Life as a Halfling

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

closer to their goal. Rangers who have encountered halflings or lived among them know of this effect, and they learn to trust their other senses and their instincts rather than relying on sight. A typical

likely to be coveted by evil wizards or to become the object of wrath for some dark force. The only enemies that a halfling village must watch for on an ongoing basis are roving bands of orcs or

The Ruined Cellar

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

island’s birds stopped being frightened by them and began roosting on the figures, so they were removed to the cellars. Bits of old birds’ nests can still be found in the medusa’s snaky hair and between the

spell scroll of command, a spell scroll of hold person, a gilded tome of dark ritual incantations written in Aquan and Infernal (25 gp), and a large silver holy symbol (50 gp). 10. Disciples’ Quarters

Cottage Locations

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

not creatures that jump or fall into the lake. B5. Trove of Lesser Goodies The door to this room creaks loudly when opened. A large cupboard stands alone in this dark room. Fine scrollwork frames the

cupboard’s two doors, which are bridged by a circular panel of dark wood. The panel is inlaid with a silver hourglass sigil. If Sir Talavar the faerie dragon was recaptured and brought here, he

The Nine Hells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

wind, choking smoke, and pyroclastic ash. Within the fire-filled caldera of Phlegethos’s largest volcano rises Abriymoch, a fortress city cast of obsidian and dark glass. With rivers of molten lava

. Malbolge’s current archduchess is Asmodeus’s daughter, Glasya. She resembles a succubus with her small horns, leathery wings, and forked tail. She inherited her cruelty and love of dark schemes from

Upper Level Locations

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

knocker shaped like a sheep’s head. The door’s stone frame is decorated with carvings of flowers and small birds. Engraved above the door are the words “Enter in Peace” in Common. Close inspection of the

died after ingesting some kind of poison within the past 12 hours. The monk can confirm that the birds were well yesterday. He believes they died from eating poisoned meat but doesn’t know who fed it

Gods of the Orcs

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

their emotions and instincts rather than out of reason and logic. Only certain charismatic orcs, those who have been directly touched by the will and might of Gruumsh, have the capacity to control the

or combat, then drag them into Shargaas’s dark caverns to be ritually murdered and devoured. This culling of the weak and the unworthy is accepted as necessary by the tribe, but speaking about it is

Mbala

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

arthritis, blinded by cataracts. Her dark face and bald pate are outlined with streaks of yellow clay suggesting the shape of a skull — or perhaps it’s her shriveled flesh creating that illusion

side of the plateau. She is the only survivor — too stringy or too wily for the predators. She lives on the roots in her garden and the few birds and lizards she catches in snares. If asked her name, she

Areas of the Cauldron Caves

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

they met their doom. U2. Dire Wolf Den A hungry dire wolf haunts this dark cave, the uneven floor of which is strewn with animal and humanoid bones. Unless the characters offer it fresh meat, the dire

spines, humanoid skeletons in pieces, and bones of small animals and birds, along with scraps of clothing and armor and a few rusty weapons. Sitting among the bones in the middle of the cave is a frost

Haven Locations

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

weathered mosaic decorates the stairwell, depicting dwarves, elves, and humans working together to forge the Realm of Three Crowns. The area reeks of decay, and a few birds fly out of the shaft. The

birds are harmless. Images of the silver circlet, the adamantine crown, and the golden crown from the characters’ dream are still recognizable in the mosaic. Descending the crumbling stairs on foot is

Fellow Prisoners

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

reclaiming the ancient dwarven kingdom; she suggests Gauntlgrym as a destination to escape from the Underdark. Eldeth is stubborn and hates the drow and all other “corrupt dark dwellers” such as the derro and

wererats. Infected with the curse of lycanthropy, neither deep gnome has entirely embraced it yet, and they struggle to control their wererat instincts and urges. They are fearful of what potential

Locations V - Z

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

as mounts. The islanders leave treasure for the giants and food for the birds as tribute. Womford A tiny village along the Iron Road was known as Ironford until shortly after a dragon was slain nearby

looms atop a hill. Womforders lock and bar their doors and shutter their windows at night, for fear of the so-called Womford Bat, a nocturnal predator that snatches folk it can catch outside after dark

Stone Giants

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

the sea, so that Stronmaus could find the chain-tunnels that allowed him to pull the tarrasque down to the bed of the ocean where at last it would drown. Life in the Dark Stone giants see well in

darkness, and the caves and grottoes where they live are kept dark most of the time. They don’t prefer to use illumination for any purpose that’s not related to creating or displaying art. Most of a

Locations I - L

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

Dualdon, Lac Dinneshere, and Redwaters. By midsummer, Icewind Dale shakes off the torpor of winter and comes forth in full flower. Grasses grow two or three feet high in the span of weeks. Birds flock

have become nuisances once more, and that adventurers have their work cut out for them. As the characters travel through her forest, Old Gnawbone’s woodland spies (birds, rodents, and other harmless

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